Bill Brigman
Jul 22, 2026
William Jack "Bill" Brigman, 85, passed away on Wednesday, July 22, 2026, after a brief illness.
Born on November 14, 1940, in Madison County, North Carolina, Bill remained a lifelong resident of the county he loved. He devoted his life to his family, his community, and the education of countless children.
Bill was preceded in death by his parents, Knox Brigman and...
Carolyn Estelle Banks
Jul 22, 2026
Carolyn Estelle Westmoreland Banks, 89, passed away on Wednesday, July 22, 2026. She was a native of Buncombe County and the daughter of the late Waldo Walter and Donnie Josephine Shipman Westmoreland. After many years working in the cafeteria, Carolyn retired from West Buncombe Elementary School. She was very creative and excelled at anything she set her mind to. She...
JR McSwain Davis
Jul 23, 2026
J.R. McSwain Davis, 78, passed away on July 23, 2026. He was born on July 8, 1948, to the late Lloyd and Jean Shetley Davis. J.R. was a US Army Veteran. He was an avid carpenter and enjoyed spending time with his friends. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his sisters, Thelma Davis, Elizabeth Huntley,...
Arthur Harold Payne
Jul 23, 2026
Arthur Harold Payne, 79, of Oakboro, North Carolina, passed away peacefully on Thursday, July 23, 2026, at Atrium Health Cabarrus in Concord NC.
The family will receive friends from 2:00 p.m. until 4:00 p.m. on Sunday, July 26, 2026, at Stanly Funeral & Cremation Care, 501 North Central Avenue, Locust, North Carolina, the family will also be served by the Blue Ridge...
Ruvina Wilson Hensley
Jul 19, 2026
Ruvina Wilson Hensley, 91, of Barnardsville, passed away on Sunday, July 19, 2026, at her home.
She was born on February 6, 1935, to the late Gilbert and Ethel Wilson. In addition to her parents, she is preceded in death by her husband, William Rex Hensley of 47 years; daughters, Karen Renee Hensley, Theresa Burelson, Jolene Harwood, Anita Kaye Hensley; sisters,...
Clyde Eugene Carter
Jul 13, 2026
Clyde Eugene Carter, 83, of Mars Hill, passed away on July 13, 2026, at Mission Hospital. He was born on March 27, 1943, and was the son of the late William and Leona Schutz Carter.
Clyde was a hardworking and devoted man who spent many years working road maintenance before retiring from the North Carolina Department of Transportation. He was...
Polly Ann Gentry
Jul 13, 2026
Polly Harris Gentry, 85, passed away on Monday, July 13, 2026, after a brief illness. She was a native of Buncombe County and the daughter of the late Rev. James Grady and Lena Mae Lovingood Harris. She is preceded in death by a son, Eric Daniel Gentry, a sister, Betty Rollins, and three brothers, Jimmie, Tony, and J.P. Harris.
Polly was...
Pastor Preston Church
Jul 10, 2026
Pastor Preston Garrett Church, 88, of Weaverville, went to be with his Savior, surrounded by his loving family, on Friday, July 10, 2026. He was a son of the late Walter “Bill” and Velvie Metcalf Church and a native of Madison County, having lived most of his life in Buncombe County. In 2000, Preston retired from Drexel Heritage, after 36...
Donna Tipton Hensley
Jul 9, 2026
Donna Tipton Hensley, 60, passed away unexpectedly at her home, July 9, 2026. She was preceded in death by her husband of 33 years, Gary Allen Hensley; and her mother, Patty Tipton Meadows.
Left to cherish her memory are her daughter, Jessica English; two grandsons, Izaiah Jones and Jameson Yates; one granddaughter, Jazmine Jones, who was the center of her world.
She...
Jesse Carmel "JC" Moss
Jul 7, 2026
Jesse Carmel "JC" Moss, 88, of Spruce Pine, passed away on Tuesday, July 7, 2026. He was a son of the late Walter and Bertha Jarvis Moss and a native of Madison County, having lived the last several years in Mitchell County.
Growing up in Mars Hill after high school, JC attended Mars Hill College on an athletic scholarship where...
Donna Teague Hamlin
Jul 6, 2026
Donna Hamlin, 66 of Mars Hill went to be with her Lord on Monday July 6, 2026. Devoted wife, loving mother and adoring Grammie, she is proceeded in death by her father Huston Teague.
She is survived by her husband of 47 years Charles Hamlin; her mother Irene Teague; children, Christopher Hamlin and wife Destiny, Candace Fox and husband Todd; grandchildren,...
Roger Waylon Robinson
Jul 3, 2026
Roger Robinson, 76, passed away peacefully on July 3, 2026, surrounded by the love of his family.
A lifelong resident of Yancey and Madison Counties, Roger was a member of California Creek Baptist Church. He was a man of strong faith, unwavering values, and a genuine love for people. Roger truly never met a stranger. He loved to laugh, enjoyed teasing...
Luther "Capp" Coates
Jul 2, 2026
Luther "Capp" Coates, a devoted husband, father, grandfather, farmer, businessman, and man of faith, went home to be with the Lord on July 2, 2026. A proud native of Madison County, Capp was born on April 23, 1939, to the late Theodore and Bonnie Coates.
On June 30, 1961, he married the love of his life, Jolene Coates. Together, they recently...
David Walter Longley
Jun 28, 2026
On June 28th, 2026, David Walter Longley, 82, passed away peacefully in Marshall NC. He was born August 22, 1944, in Newburg N.Y. He was the son of Richard Vernon Longley, and Dorthea Loretta Burchase.
As a young adult, he lived in Florida, and Asheville NC. He graduated from AG Edwards High School. He attributed his development as a Botanical Illustrator...
Ida Robena Chandler
Jun 28, 2026
Ida Robena Davis Chandler, 84, of Weaverville, passed away on Sunday, June 28, 2026. She was a native of Madison County and the daughter of the late Ish and Ollie Davis. Ida was a member of Flat Creek Baptist Church, and she retired after 30 years of employment with BHP as a certified nursing assistant. She loved canning, cooking, and...
Linda Worley Robinson
Jun 27, 2026
Linda Worley Robinson, 76, of Mars Hill, passed away peacefully on Saturday, June 27, 2026, and entered her heavenly home, where she was joyfully reunited with the loved ones she had longed to see again.
Born on December 7, 1949, Linda was the daughter of the late Lamer and Grace Randall Worley. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in...
Michele Lewis
Jun 26, 2026
Michele Renee Hunter Lewis, 59, of Weaverville, passed away June 26, 2026. She was the daughter of Raymond Hunter and Dian Villard. Michele loved singing southern gospel and spending time with her animals.
In addition to her parents, she is survived by her husband, Steve Lewis, mother-in-law, Diana Lewis and several special family members and friends.
A memorial service will be...
Joseph C. Goodlake
Jun 23, 2026
Joseph Carroll "Joe" Goodlake, 78, of Marshall, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, June 23, 2026. Born on April 12, 1948, he was the son of the late Harry and Catherine Sherlin Goodlake. In addition to his parents, he is preceded in death by a grandson, Christopher W. Goodlake.
Joe was a kind-hearted mountain man whose greatest joy came from the love...
David English
Jun 20, 2026
David English, 72, of Mars Hill, went to his Heavenly Home on Saturday, June 20, 2026. He was the son of the late Ed English and Gwendolyn Shook English.
David had a passion for woodworking and gardening. He loved making rolling pins, biscuit cutters, and, most of all, baseball bats that he lovingly gave to children. In the wintertime, David could...
Arnold Rice
Jun 18, 2026
Arnold Rice, 91, of Weaverville, passed away peacefully at his home surrounded by the love of his family on Thursday, June 18, 2026. He was born to the late James Hubert Rice and Jimmie Lee Crow Rice. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife, Annie Rice, and brother, Velas Rice.
Arnold proudly served his country...
