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Isaac Samuel Burleson

Isaac Samuel Burleson

Apr 30, 2025

Isaac Samuel Burleson, 72, of Fletcher, NC, passed away April 30, 2025. He was the son of the late Clifton Samuel and Irene Haynes Burleson. Isaac was a loving husband, father and was a man of God who loved his family, especially his grandchildren. In addition to his parents, he is preceded in death by a sister and brother-in-law,...

Tony Santini

Tony Santini

Apr 27, 2025

Jose "Tony" Anthony Santini, 68, of Manhattan, NY, passed away on Sunday April 27, 2025. He was born on January 6, 1957, and was a son to Carmen Iris Gallardo and Anthony Santini.

Tony, also called "Tony Baba" by his childhood friends, loved sports, including boxing, basketball, and weightlifting and was also known for his love of...

Ruby Irene Rice (Rice)

Ruby Irene Rice (Rice)

Apr 26, 2025

On the morning of April 26, 2025, Ruby Irene Rice, loving wife, sweet mama and nana was given her angel wings and entered eternal life to be with our Lord. Born on November 14, 1943, she was a daughter to the late Horace G. and Ollie Buckner Rice.

Ruby was a faithful and longtime church member at...

Tanner Chase Ramsey

Tanner Chase Ramsey

Apr 26, 2025

In Loving Memory of Tanner Chase Ramsey, 24, of Alexander, NC, who found peace in the arms of Jesus, Saturday, April 26, 2025, surrounded by those who love him the most. He was born on July 18, 2000, in Asheville, NC.

Tanner was the son of Brian "Bird" and Michelle Gentry Ramsey. Along with his parents, his...

Anthony "Tony" Cogdill

Anthony "Tony" Cogdill

Apr 24, 2025

Anthony "Tony" Cogdill, 65, of Weaverville, passed away on Thursday, April 24, 2025. He was born September 5, 1959 and was a son to Lorene Willis Cogdill and the late Richard "Zorro" Cogdill.

Also preceded in death by his father-in-law, Frank Conley Ballard.

Tony loved fishing and hunting. He was a professional welder and a...

Hazel Eva Robinson (Anderson)

Hazel Eva Robinson (Anderson)

Apr 21, 2025

On April 21, 2025, the Lord whispered, 'Well done, my good and faithful servant,' and welcomed, Hazel Eva Anderson Robinson, age 94, of Mars Hill, NC, into His eternal presence. A beloved mother, "Maw," friend, and caregiver, Hazel lived a life full of joy, service, and unshakable faith.

Throughout her life, Hazel nurtured and cared for so...

Mattie Jarvis (Allman)

Mattie Jarvis (Allman)

Apr 21, 2025

Mattie Ellen Allman Jarvis, 79, of Mars Hill, passed away on Monday, April 21, 2025, at home after an extended illness. She was born in Asheville, NC, having lived in Buncombe and Madison Counties most of her life. Mattie was the daughter of the late Wilburn M. Allman and Pansy McGalliard Davis. She is also preceded in death by...

Rev. E. Joe Tomberlin

Rev. E. Joe Tomberlin

Apr 21, 2025

On Monday, April 21, 2025, the journey of Alzheimer's ended, and the victory was won as God gathered our beloved Rev. E. Joe Tomberlin into his loving arms and carried him to his eternal home.

Left to cherish Joe's memory is the love of his life and devoted wife of 51 years, Marlene Wilson Tomberlin; a sister,...

Douglas Elmore Taylor

Douglas Elmore Taylor

Apr 21, 2025

Douglas Elmore Taylor, 83, of Marshall, NC went home to be with his Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ, on April 21, 2025, in Asheville, NC, surrounded by his devoted family. Although he lived with the challenges of dementia for many years, in the midst of all of those challenges he was blessed with faith, family, joy, love, and laughter....

Donnie Honeycutt (Sprinkle)

Donnie Honeycutt (Sprinkle)

Apr 20, 2025

Donnie Sprinkle Honeycutt, 95, passed away Sunday April 20, 2025. She was a daughter of the late Virgil and Mary Myers Sprinkle. Donnie was a member of Terry's Fork Baptist Church.

In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Rev. Cline Honeycutt; daughter, Billierene Honeycutt Shelton; sisters, Virgie Rector, Pauline Metcalf, and...

Verla Hensley (Wilson)

Verla Hensley (Wilson)

Apr 19, 2025

Verla Wilson Hensley, 86, of Weaverville, passed away April 19, 2025, surrounded by her family. She was the daughter of the late Robert Lee and Carrie Elizabeth Rice Wilson. Verla loved her family and was a loving wife, mother, grandmother and sister. She is a woman whose love and spirit will forever be missed. In addition to her parents,...

Lou Hester Cutshaw (Norton)

Lou Hester Cutshaw (Norton)

Apr 18, 2025

Lou Hester (Norton) Cutshaw, 78, of Marshall, passed away on Friday, April 18, 2025. She was a lifelong resident of Madison County and the daughter of the late Oliver Jessie and Arthie Norton. In addition to her parents, Lou is preceded in death by her husband, Jessie Carson Cutshaw, infant son, Boyd Cutshaw, 2 sisters, Ida Cutshall and Josephine...

Barbara Emory Chandler

Barbara Emory Chandler

Apr 16, 2025

Barbara Emory Chandler, age 91, of Mars Hill, NC went to Heaven on Wednesday, April 16, 2025 after a long and courageous battle with cancer. She was born April 11, 1934 in Weaverville N.C. to the late Woodson and Flossie Emory.

Barbara enjoyed working in her flower garden, and took pride in having a beautiful and tidy...

Hugh Malone Boles

Hugh Malone Boles

Apr 14, 2025

Hugh Malone Boles, 88, of Weaverville, NC, went to be with the Lord, April 14, 2025. He was born on his parents' anniversary which was also Mother's Day, May 9th, 1936. He grew up in Spillcorn in Madison County, raised by his parents Oscar and Nell Boles. His lifelong friends were his sister Sophie (Eugene "Dugan"), his brothers, Oscar...

William Boyd Eatmon

William Boyd Eatmon

Apr 12, 2025

William Boyd Eatmon, 88, of Mars Hill, NC passed away peacefully at his home on April 12, 2025, surrounded by his loving family.

He was a lifelong resident of Madison County, born on November 4, 1936, in Mars Hill. He was a proud and faithful member of California Creek Baptist Church. He also attended Mt. Pleasant Baptist...

Alton James Roberts

Alton James Roberts

Apr 11, 2025

Surrounded by family, Alton James Roberts peacefully entered the presence of the Lord on April 11, 2025, World Parkinson's Day. Lovingly known as Jim, Dad, Uncle Jimmy, and Grampie, he was born in Honesdale, PA on October 31, 1934 to the late Alton Jay and Margaret (Thornton) Roberts.

Jim married the former Muriel Olver of Hawley, PA...

Lucille Pack (Shelton)

Lucille Pack (Shelton)

Apr 10, 2025

Lucille Pack left peacefully from her earthly home to begin her life in her eternal heavenly home on April 10, 2025. After a long fight with genetic kidney disease, Lucille was ready when God called her home.

She was predeceased by her parents Rev. Edd Shelton and Viola Carver Shelton, brothers – Harold and Harlon Shelton, and...

Jeffrey Fox

Jeffrey Fox

Apr 10, 2025

Jeffrey Arnold Fox, 47, of Fairview, passed away on April 10, 2025. He was born on October 9, 1977, in Buncombe County to Nancy Pike Fox and the late Arnold Douglas Fox.

Jeffery was known for his smile and hard work ethic; he loved the outdoors and adventure. He especially enjoyed riding side-by-sides with his friends and...

Jeffrey Scott Worley

Jeffrey Scott Worley

Apr 8, 2025

Jeffrey Scott Worley, 58, of Marshall, went to his Heavenly home Tuesday, April 8, 2025, following his brief illness.

Jeffrey is preceded in death by his mother, Georgia Anderson Worley, father, James Worley, infant brother, Ricky, mother-in-law, Joanne Hylemon Rice, and several aunts and uncles.

Left to cherish his memory is his wife of 20...

Lee Jason Wilde

Lee Jason Wilde

Apr 7, 2025

Lee Wilde, 48, of Marshall, went to his heavenly home on Monday, April 7, 2025. He is preceded in death by his maternal grandparents, Lloyd and Ruby Thomas, paternal grandparents, Truman and Lola Wilde, as well as his grandparents-in-law, Bill and Faye Candler.

Lee is survived by the love of his life, Chanell Wilde, his three wonderful...

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