obituaries

Jun 26, 2025

Kathleen Davis Phillips, 90, of Mars Hill, passed away June 26, 2025. She was the daughter of the late George Washington and Ella Street Davis. Mrs. Phillips loved genealogy and was a member of California Creek Baptist Church. In addition to her parents Kathleen is preceded in death by her husband, Jack Perry Philips.

She is survived...

Jun 20, 2025

Regina Blair Bishop, 41, of Marshall, went to her Heavenly home unexpectedly on Friday, June 20, 2025 at Mission Hospital. She was a bright soul, especially in her job as a nurse at the Madison County Jail where she earned the name "Nurse Gina".

She is preceded in death by her father, James "Freddie" Bishop; grandparents, Ed...

Jun 19, 2025

William M. Craine, 76, of Barnardsville, passed away on Thursday, June 19, 2025. He was born May 15, 1949 to the late Junior and Ruth Ray Craine. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by a brother, Lawrence Craine.

William was a peaceful family man and a retired concrete finisher.

He is...

Jun 16, 2025

Joseph H. Lisenbee, 83, of Mars Hill, passed away, June 16, 2025. He was the son of the late Robert Lisenbee and Nina Rice Griffee. Mr. Lisenbee was a US Veteran and a retired truck driver. In addition to his parents, he is preceded in death by brothers, William and James Lisenbee and Larry Griffee.

Joseph was...

Jun 15, 2025

April Agnes Brooks Mace, 55, a resident of Marshall, went to be with the Lord on Sunday, June 15, 2025. She was born on April 18, 1970, and spent most of her life in Madison County.

April was a standout athlete at Madison High School, participating in basketball, softball, volleyball and track; in 1988 she was named...

Jun 12, 2025

Linda Ann Chandler Maynor, age 78, of Weaverville went home to be with the Lord on June 12, 2025. Born in Madison County on May 4, 1947, Linda was the youngest of 5 children and the daughter of the late William Nelson Chandler and Ollie Jarvis Chandler. In addition to her parents, she was also preceded in death by...

Jun 11, 2025

Barbara Penland Bartlett, 87, went home to be with the Lord on Wednesday, June 11, 2025. A native of Yancey County, North Carolina but lived most of her life in Buncombe County. She was the daughter of the late Dennie Penland and Robbie Penland. She was also preceded in death by her husband, William W. Bartlett, and her son...

Jun 11, 2025

Elezene Lois Ballard Brown, 88, went home to be with the Lord on Wednesday, June 11, 2025. A native of Yancey County, she was the daughter of the late Lattie and Margaret Shepherd Ballard. She was also preceded in death by her husband, Fairl Brown, and her brother, Bill Ballard.

Elezene was a loving homemaker and a...

Jun 6, 2025

Terry Joseph Shepherd, 61, passed away on Friday June 6, 2025. He was born on July 16, 1963 and was the son of Joseph Shepherd and the late Peggy Haney Shepherd.

Terry was a NASCAR racing, Alabama football, and UNC Tar Heel basketball fan. He loved life and having a good time with family and friends.

Jun 5, 2025

Calvin Rice, 75, passed away on June 5, 2025 at home surrounded by his family. He was born on February 15, 1950 to the late Mack and Nita Bishop Rice.

Calvin worked at SquareD for 35 years. He enjoyed the outdoors and camping with family.

Left behind to cherish his memory are his wife of...

Jun 4, 2025

Julia Norton, 67, of Marshall, NC, passed away June 4, 2025 after a long battle with illness. She was born April 23, 1958 and was a daughter to the late Boney Junior and Gwendolyn Wallin Gosnell. She was also preceded in death by her father, Joseph Teat Norton; brothers, Martin Kevin Norton and Danny Junior Gosnell; sister-in-law, Martha Norton;...

Jun 2, 2025

Henrietta Wheeler Anderson, 85, of Mars Hill, passed away on Monday, June 2, 2025. She was the daughter of the late Rev. Ebb and Eddie Letterman Wheeler. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Don Anderson; sisters, Wanda Cooper, Evelyn Shepherd, Kathy Callahan, Margaret Morrow and Faith Higgins; brother, A.C. Wheeler; and two...

Jun 2, 2025

James Woodrow "Woody" Dillingham, 64, passed away Monday, June 2, 2025. He was the son of the late E.J. and Mary Geneva Lane Dillingham. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by two brothers-in-law, Jimmy Cole and Charles Ellison; and a sister-in-law, Lynn Dillingham.

Woody is survived by his wife, Betty Wyatt Dillingham; children,...

May 31, 2025

James "Chester" Teague, 89, of Marshall, passed away on Saturday, May 31, 2025. He was a son of the late Ambrose and Nola Freeman Teague and a lifelong resident of Madison County. Chester was a member of Teague's Chapel Church and was a farmer and timber cutter.

He is preceded in death by a daughter, Gerry Jean...

May 30, 2025

Mary Rice Dockery, 74, passed away on May 30, 2025. Born on February 13, 1951. She was a daughter to the late Wade and Hattie Edwards Rice. She had the ability to overcome anything life dealt her with strength and courage.

She was preceded in death by her beloved husband, Paul Mace; her sister, Nola Rice; and...

May 29, 2025

Joe Bruce Ogle, 91, passed away on May 29, 2025. Born on February 17, 1934, he was the son of the late John and Belle Ray Ogle.

He was preceded in death by his son, Bruce Dean Ogle, three sisters and three brothers. Joe was a member of Gabriel's Creek Baptist Church.

Joe is survived...

May 29, 2025

Doyle Taffer, 81, passed away on May 29, 2025 at home surrounded by his family. He was born on July 31, 1943 to the late Ardle and Nellie Shelton Taffer.

Doyle enjoyed coon hunting, and was a farmer, raising tobacco and cattle. He also enjoyed hunting for ginseng. He retired from Cheney Bigelow and Madison County Solid...

May 27, 2025

David Victor Hyatt, 63, passed away on May 27, 2025. He was born on December 17, 1961 in Fort Benning, Georgia. He was a son to the late William David and Katherine Ward Hyatt. Preceding him in death was a sister, Nancy Jean Hyatt; and nephews, Joshua Bradley and Beau Barnes; as well as mother and father-in law, Ruth...

May 27, 2025

Ray Sanow, 81, of Cleveland, Ohio, passed away on Tuesday, May 27, 2025. He was born on January 5, 1944 and was the son to Helen and Walt Sanow.

Ray lived in Weaverville, North Carolina, for thirty-one years. He graduated from Arizona State University and was a video and audio engineer in Hollywood. He worked for Merv...

May 19, 2025

George Carl Pack, 88, of Marshall, NC passed away, May 19, 2025. He was the son of the late Harold "Bratchett" and Lola Cody Pack. George was a US Air Force Veteran. In addition to his parents, he is preceded in death by his wife, Alene Cutshall Pack; infant sister; brothers, Gar Lee Pack and two infant brothers; grandchildren,...