obituaries

May 4, 2015

Linda Faye Norton Payne, age 57, of Summitt View Drive, Marshall departed this life Monday, May 4, 2015. She was a lifelong native of Madison County and daughter of the late Jessie Mae Presnell Norton. She is also preceded in death by her sisters; Donna Norton and Delilah Hyatt and brother Jeff Norton. Linda is survived by her father; C....

May 4, 2015

Sulema Ruiz Loredo, of Marshall, age 60, passed away Monday, May 4, 2015. She was the daughter of the late Raymond and Rosa Doran Ruiz. She is survived by her daughters, Maria Fermin and Norma Arrington, both of Marshall; sons, Jose Hernandez of Seattle, Domingo Valle of Texas and Michael Valle of Texas; brothers, Tommy Ruiz and Martin Ruiz; sisters,...

May 3, 2015

Eileen Griffin, of Mars Hill, age 86, passed away Sunday, May 03, 2015. She was the daughter of the late Vaughn and Carrie Briggs Fisher. She is preceded in death by her husband, Louis Griffin; brothers, Ralph, Fred, V.C., Howard Fisher; her sisters, Nina Reece and Iva Green. Eileen is survived by her daughter, Denise Griffin of the home; a...

May 1, 2015

Grace Marie McKinney Sluder, 84, of Clarks Chapel Road in Weaverville. Passed away on May 1, 2015 at the John F. Keefer, Jr. Solace Center in Asheville. She was the daughter of the late Geter and Ocie Waldroup McKinney. She is preceded in death by her husband Roland Sluder, daughter, Patricia Kay Paz and brothers, Donald and Ernest McKinney. Grace...

Apr 30, 2015

Garry Lee Franklin, of Mars Hill, age 73, passed away Thursday, April 30, 2015. He was the son of the late Floyd and Ruth Bailey Franklin. In addition to his parents he is preceded in death by his brother, William Franklin and sister, Josephine Doan Smith. He worked as a cattle rancher in Arizona for 7 years earlier in life...

Apr 28, 2015

William R. Ramsey, Jr., "Junior" of Marshall, age 89, passed away Tuesday, April 28, 2015. He was the son of the late William R., Sr and Lilly Mae Gunter Ramsey. He is preceded in death by his wife, Mary Bishop Ramsey; sisters, Ida Belle Williams, Catherine Shelton and Bonnie Gwaltny; and brother, Anson Ramsey. Junior is survived by his brother,...

Apr 20, 2015

Macy Woody "Butch" Bradburn, age 83 of Weaverville, went to meet her Savior on Monday April 20, 2015. Mrs. Bradburn was born in the Sandy Mush Community of Leicester to the late E. Berlin Woody and the late Nonnie King Woody. A graduate of Woodfin High School, her gift for sewing led her on a career with several companies, including...

Apr 15, 2015

Harvey "Gene" Rice, of Marshall, age 76, passed away Wednesday, April 15, 2015. He was the son of the late Simon and Minnie Hensley Rice. He is survived by his wife Erma Gosnell Rice; daughter, Cyndy Fox (Rick) of Marshall; sons, Edward Rice (Lynn) of Mars Hill and Brian Rice of Marshall; brother, Arvile (Doris) Rice of Mars Hill; sister,...

Apr 14, 2015

Alvin Jurile Slagle, of 537 Mountain View Road, Mars Hill, age 88, passed away Tuesday, April 14, 2015. He was the son of the late Glen R. and Bessie Griffin Slagle and a lifelong resident of Madison County. Alvin was a WWII Army Veteran, and a member of the Shriners Club and French Broad Masonic Lodge #292 AF & AM....

Apr 13, 2015

Dorothy Lee Miller Honeycutt, 69, passed away, April 13, 2015 at Mission Hospital's Memorial Campus. She was a native of Yancey County and the daughter of the late Johnny Decatur and Melvie Moore Miller. Mrs. Honeycutt is survived by her husband, George David Honeycutt; sons, Rodney Honeycutt (Deana) of Kannapolis, NC, Kevin Honeycutt of Myrtle Beach, SC; sisters, Vergie Beasley...

Apr 12, 2015

Marvin Ball age 87 of Marshall, NC passed away on Sunday, April 12, 2015 as a result of injuries sustained in an accident at his home. Marvin was born on October 10, 1927 and was a lifelong resident of Madison County, NC. He was the son of the late Pearson and Nettie Freeman Ball. Marvin served in the United States...

Apr 10, 2015

Wayne Wilson Robinson, 95, passed away Friday, April 10, 2015, at Aston Park Healthcare. He was a lifelong resident of Madison County and the son of the late Robert Decatur and Ethel Ann Holcombe Robinson. Wayne was retired from Swannanoa Laundry but his love was farming. In addition to his parents he is preceded in death by his wife of...

Apr 6, 2015

Rebecca Buchanan Fox, age 71, of Weaverville, passed away peacefully at her home Monday, April 6, 2015. She was the daughter of the late Claude and Florence Thomas Buchanan. She is survived by her husband, Albert Fox; daughters, Karin Davis (Greg) of Leicester, Janet Barnett of Weaverville, and Pam Phillips (Dusty) of Canton; brothers, Mike Buchanan (Brenda), Larry Buchanan (Nadine),...

Apr 1, 2015

Paul Chandler, of Marshall, age 70, passed away April 1, 2015 at Madison Manor Health and Rehab. He was the son of the late Blake and Roxie Chandler. He is survived by his wife, Donnie Rice Chandler and step daughter, Jewel Chandler. A graveside service will be held Friday, April 3rd at 2:00 PM at Rice Cemetery in Grapevine. Online...

Apr 1, 2015

Bobby Lane Hensley, of Weaverville, formerly of Madison County, age 55, passed away Wednesday, April 1, 2015. He was the son of the late Ottis and Mammie Hensley. He is survived by his brother David Pegg (Vicki) of Weaverville, nephew, Cody Pegg and many other relatives and friends. A funeral will be held at 2:00 PM, Saturday, April 4th at...

Mar 28, 2015

Ruby Lee Jones Robinson, 95, of Chambers Rd., Weaverville, went peacefully to be with her Heavenly Father,March 28, 2015. She was the daughter of Crawford and Neill Carol Jones. In addition to her parents she is preceded in death by her husband, Willie Burt Robinson; son, Earl Junior Robinson; sister, Liddy Crawford Snelson and brother, James Jones. Mrs. Robinson is...

Mar 26, 2015

Margaret Downs Bogart, of Mars Hill, formerly of New York, age 95. Passed away Thursday, March 26, 2015. She is the daughter of the late Clinton and Amanda Curry Downs. She is preceded in death by her husband, Karl Bogart and grandsons, Eric John Larson, Jr. and Dennis Robert Larson. She is survived by her son, Eric John Larson, Sr....

Mar 26, 2015

Vance Brank, Jr., of Weaverville, age 64, passed away Thursday, March 26, 2015. He was the son of the Harold Brank, Sr. and the late Margaret Sharp Brank. He is survived by his wife, Terie Chandler Brank; daughters, Brittany Morawietz and Vanessa Brank; sister, Mary Brank Lacky; grandchildren, Brooklyn Morawietz, Justin and Terra Hayes and a special uncle, David Brank....

Mar 25, 2015

Ted Voyd Edwards, 63, of 120 McFalls Rd., Asheville, NC passed away, March 25, 2015 at his residence. Ted was the son of the late James Voyd and Ruth Fore Edwards. He is survived by his wife Susan Ogle Edwards; daughter, Heather Lawson (Matt); son, Heath Voyd Edwards (Chrystal); brother, Joel Edwards; sister, Ann Fox; grandchildren, Melinda Adams, Matthew Voyd...

Mar 24, 2015