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Obituaries

Philip Ramseur Elam

Philip Ramseur Elam

May 22, 2016

It is with deep regret and sadness that the family announces the death of Philip Ramseur Elam on Sunday, May 22, 2016. Phil, as he was known to his many friends and family, was only 65 when we lost him. Phil was born on August 1, 1950, in Asheville, NC, to now deceased parents, Julia English Roberts Elam and Philip...

Judy Lorraine Shelton

Judy Lorraine Shelton

May 13, 2016

Judy Lorraine Shelton, of Clyde Brown Rd. went to be with her heavenly father Friday morning, May 13, 2016. She was a native of Madison County and daughter of the late Baxter and Emily Cutshall Shelton. Judy loved the Lord and loved helping others. This lead her to a career as a CNA. But her greatest joy in her life...

Wiley James Pegg

Wiley James Pegg

May 8, 2016

Wiley James Pegg Jr., 72 of Twin Ridge Drive passed away at his residence on Sunday, May 8, 2016. He was a native of Buncombe County and son of the late Wiley Eli Jr. and Mildred Helen Evans Pegg. Mr. Pegg is survived by two daughters, Teresa King and Tina Jones; sister, Shirley; two brothers, Bobby Pegg (Jeanette) and Billy...

Penny Leigh O'Connell

Penny Leigh O'Connell

Apr 29, 2016

Penny Leigh Gentry O'Connell, age 54, died on April 29, 2016 in Horse Shoe, NC. Penny is preceded in death by her beloved, Jerry Vaughn. She is survived by her mother Betty Edney and her pop Jack Edney; sisters, Marlene Gentry, Latrella McElrath (Lee) and Tina Miller (Doug); nieces Shaina Lewis and Emily McElrath, and nephews Cameron Plemmons, Trevor Howell,...

Jim Ammons

Jim Ammons

Apr 21, 2016

Jim Ammons, 82, passed away on Thursday, April 21, 2016. Mr. Ammons was a lifelong resident of Madison County and the son of the late Baccus Vernon and Georgia Lee Soesbee Ammons. He retired from Madison County EMS after 20 years of service and he farmed until his death. Mr. Ammons is also preceded in death by brothers, Willard, Luther,...

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