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...
Scottie "Scott" William Smallwood
Jun 17, 2026
Scottie "Scott" William Smallwood, 53, of Spruce Pine, passed away on Wednesday, June 17, 2026. He was a native of Illinois, having lived the last several years in Mitchell County. He graduated from AB-Technical Community College with a constructional management degree and was employed with Disaster Ministries of UMCOR.
Scott is preceded in death by his mom, Marjorie Lane Smallwood, father,...
Vincent Bechtol
Jun 17, 2026
Vincent Bechtol, 71, of Mars Hill, passed away on Wednesday, June 17, 2026. He was the son of the late Jack and Irene Bechtol. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his sister, Regina Bailey, and his brothers, Victor, Michael, and Phillip Bechtol.
Vincent is survived by his loving wife of 52 years, Phyllis Bechtol; his daughters,...
Courtney Farmer
Jun 16, 2026
Courtney Patricia Fisher Farmer, 50, of Texas, passed away peacefully on June 16, 2026, following a courageous battle with cancer. Born on July 21, 1975, in Asheville, NC, Courtney lived a life filled with love, devotion, and unwavering strength.
A graduate of North Buncombe High School, Class of 1993, Courtney went on to earn her degree in Early Childhood Education from...
Tamie Ramsey Doyle
Jun 15, 2026
Tamie Ramsey Doyle, 64, of Seneca, South Carolina, peacefully went to be with the Lord on June 15, 2026.
Born in Weaverville, North Carolina, Tamie was raised by her parents, Elizabeth Ramsey and the late George Ramsey. She spent much of her life in Greenville, South Carolina, working at Custom Images, before retiring to Lake Keowee in 2014.
Tamie is survived by...
Dwight Chandler
Jun 13, 2026
Dwight Chandler, 94, of Weaverville, passed away on Saturday, June 13, 2026. He was a son of the late Lewis and Ada Ponder Chandler and a native of Madison County, living most of his life in Buncombe County. He is preceded in death by his wife, Annette Roberts Chander, sister Ruth Hudson, and three brothers, Phil, LC, and David Chandler.
Dwight...
Christian Tyler Jamerson
Jun 8, 2026
Christian Tyler Jamerson, 27, of Marshall, passed away, June 8, 2026. He was the son of Eric Ramsey (Tammy) and Bobbie Jamerson Ramsey. Tyler enjoyed trucking, horses and helping his friends. He is preceded in death by his maternal grandmother, Sandra Jamerson.
In addition to his parents, he is survived by a special friend, Joni Massey; sisters, Sylvia and Katlyn Ramsey;...
Rocky Grooms
Jun 2, 2026
S. Rocky Grooms, 79, of Mars Hill, passed away, June 2, 2026. He was the son of the late Rass and Edith Murray Grooms. In addition to his parents, he is preceded in death by his wife, Vanessa Gayle McCoy Grooms and a sister, Jeanette Grooms Wilde.
Rocky is survived by his nephews, Chris Wilde (Shelley), and Tim Wilde (Deborah); great...
