obituaries

Mar 2, 2026

Rosetta Worley, 89, of Marshall, passed away on Monday, March 2, 2026. She was a lifelong resident of Madison County and the daughter of the late Burnette Carlton and Belle Capps Worley. Rosetta was a member of Alexander Baptist Church. She loved her home, cooking and canning, an avid gardener, and farmer and working her land.

In addition to her parents,...

Feb 28, 2026

Leroy Dewayne Carver, 67, of Mars Hill, passed away peacefully at home on February 28, 2026. He was a lifelong resident of Madison County and the son of the late Rev. Claude and Dollie Shook Carver. Leroy is a member of Shoal Hill Freewill Baptist Church. He also enjoyed fishing and spending time with his family. In addition to...

Feb 28, 2026

Rodney Dale Littrell, 56, of Salem, SC, passed away on Saturday, February 28, 2026. He was the son of Marvin Edward and Bertha Mae Gosnell Littrell and a native of Buncombe County.

In addition to his parents, Rodney is survived by two daughters, Kristen Leigh Ward (Ryan) and Amber Kitchens; two sons, Josh Littrell (Amber) and Jonathan...

Feb 27, 2026

Linda Gail Watts Gaddy, 82, passed away on February 27, 2026. She was the daughter of the late Claude and Alice Hensley Watts. Linda was born November 29, 1943, in the Bee Log Community of Yancey County and was a resident of Barnardsville for most of her life. She worked at Walmart and retired after 16 years. She was...

Feb 25, 2026

William Bradley Franklin, 63, passed away on Wednesday, February 25, 2026. Born on February 3, 1963, he was of the Baptist faith and was a son of the late Harvey and Janie Edwards Franklin.

Brad is survived by his devoted wife of 42 years, Carla Baldwin Franklin; his son, Nick Franklin (Kaylan); his sister, Cindy Belcher (Scott);...

Feb 22, 2026

Dorothy Mae Lamb Rice, 82, of Barnardsville, passed away February 22, 2026. She was the daughter of the late Glen and Pauline Biddix Lamb. Dorothy was an avid gardener and loved canning. She loved her Lord and was a member of the Pisgah Forest Freewill Baptist Church. In addition to her parents, she is preceded in death by her...

Feb 20, 2026

Dale Wilde Brigmon passed away at her home on Friday February 20, 2026. Dale was born on June 24, 1950, to Posey Wilde, Jr and Agnes Roberts Wilde.

In addition to her parents, she is preceded in death by her husband Carl Brigmon, stepdaughter Sandra Brigmon and brother Freddie Wilde.

She is survived by her...

Feb 18, 2026

Jimmy Robert Wilson, 82, of Weaverville, passed away peacefully at the Solace Center on Wednesday, February 18, 2026. He was born on December 13, 1943, and was the son of the late Grover and Juanita Jarvis Wilson. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his brother and sister-in-law, Junior and Susan Wilson.

Robert...

Feb 18, 2026

Timothy Sie Bentley, 68, of Mars Hill, North Carolina, passed away Wednesday, February 18, 2026, after a courageous two-year battle with cancer.

Born December 1, 1957, in Corning, New York, Tim was the son of the late Ralph and Marion Barber Bentley. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his sisters, Carol Burnside...

Feb 18, 2026

Beloved Tacoma Michael Reda, born September 19, 2003, and raised in Clarksville, TN and Marshall, NC returned to union with his Creator on February 18, 2026. He is the son of Adam Michael Reda and Stephanie Hawley, and stepson of Jennifer Hord Reda. He graduated from Madison High School in 2022 and then entered the workforce, learning the trades...

Feb 16, 2026

Joyce Fox Bryant, 82, of Leicester, NC, passed away on Monday, February 16, 2026. She was a native of Madison County and the daughter of the late Hoye Fox and Gertie Edwards Fox Stines. Joyce was a member of Cross Rock Baptist Church. She had a love for Southern Gospel Music, playing the piano and her church family. In...

Feb 15, 2026

David Ames Ruesch, 81, of Weaverville, NC has passed to be with his Savior on Sunday, February 15, 2026. David was born in Waukegan, IL on July 28, 1944, to the late Carl and Alice Ruesch.

Along with his parents, David is preceded in death by his daughter, Reyna; and a son, Christopher.

In 2020,...

Feb 15, 2026

Ray Cornelius Silvers, 93, went to be with our Lord on Sunday, February 15, 2026. He was a lifelong resident of Buncombe County and the son of the late David Wilse and Harriett Edwards Silvers. Ray is preceded in death by his wife, Annie Evelyn Howell Silvers, a son, Danny Silvers, and a grandson, Brad Silvers.

Ray...

Feb 14, 2026

Brett Scott Morton, 39, passed away on February 14, 2026. He was born April 3, 1986 in Lakeland Florida. Brett was a loving father and husband. He enjoyed cooking and worked in culinary management. Brett was a talented musician.

Brett is survived by his wife, Anne Turner Morton; daughter, Mary Jane Morton; father, Gary Morton; mother, Patricia...

Feb 13, 2026

"When the good Lord is ready for me to come home, He'll take me"

-Lorrie Nynette Fisher Roberts

On Friday, February 13,2026, Mom was called home to Heaven. She passed peacefully, surrounded by her family and her two loved (and very spoiled) little dogs. She was a lifelong resident of Weaverville, NC and was the...

Feb 13, 2026

Rev. Carl J. Robinson, 88, of Weaverville, passed away on Friday, February 13, 2026. He was a native of Madison County and the son of the late Cays and Stella Mae Ponder Robinson. Carl is also preceded in death by his first wife, Betty Ruth Robinson, a son, Kevin Robinson, grandson, Jeff Robinson, Jr., sisters, Ruth Rice and Eva...

Feb 10, 2026

Lori Ann Reese Ray, 63, passed away on Tuesday February 10, 2026. She was born on September 21, 1962, in Buncombe County to the late Bobby and Berniece Davis Reese. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by a sister, Janice Reese. Lori was a loving wife and mother. She worked as tax collector for Madison...

Feb 9, 2026

Janie Nash Boyd, 81, of Marshall, passed away peacefully, February 9, 2026, with her family by her side. She was born on August 26, 1944, on Little Pine in Madison County. Janie was the third oldest child born of 8 children to the late Walter, and Mamie Price Nash. There were 4 boys and 4 girls born and raised...

Feb 8, 2026

Marvin Lee King, 69, of Marshall, passed away on Sunday, February 8, 2026. He was the son of Louella Shelton King and the late Clinton King. He is preceded in death by a brother, Lawrence King.

In addition to his mother, Marvin is survived by his children, Misty Fowler, Amber Conner, Sandon King, and Terry King; sister,...

Feb 7, 2026

Jodi Lyn Jamison Brazil, 58, of Mars Hill, passed away on Saturday, February 7, 2026 after a brief illness. She was a native of Philadelphia, PA, and raised in Roanoke, VA surrounded by a large, loving family. She was the daughter of Jean Bratton Jamison and the late Richard Ellis Jamison.

Jodi was a Registered Nurse and...