obituaries

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

Mar 24, 2015

Johnnie Faye Hawkins Buckner, 87 of Sprinkle Creek Rd. passed away Tuesday, March 24, 2015 at Memorial Hospital – Mission Campus. She was a native of Madison County and daughter of the late Will and Minnie Humphries Hawkins. Johnnie was also preceded in death by her husband, Willard "Kenneth" Buckner, granddaughter, Christy Buckner, four sisters and three brothers. Mrs. Buckner...

Mar 19, 2015

Foie Shelton, age 88, of Weaverville, passed away Thursday, March 19, 2015 at Madison Manor. She was the daughter of the late Dave and Tina Rice Carver. She is preceded in death by her husband, Rass Shelton and daughters, Paulette Waldrup , Patricia Dell, and Billie Ruth. Foie is survived by her sons, Carl Shelton (Shelia) and Doyle Shelton (Joann),...

Mar 15, 2015

Eliza Shook Metcalf, 98 of Mars Hill went home to be with the Lord on Sunday, March 15, 2015. She was the daughter of Jeter and Etta Hensley Shook, and is also preceded in death by her loving husband, Ed Metcalf, sisters; Hulda Hall and Mae Mace, brothers; Tom, Bill, Johnny and Riley Shook. Eliza is survived by several nieces...

Mar 12, 2015

Kimberly Higgins Chandler, 50 of Scenic View Drive departed this life at her residence on Wednesday, March 11, 2015. Kim was a native of Madison County and daughter of the late Grover Howard Higgins and Sheila Tipton Whitt. She was previously employed as a guide for horse tours on Big Pine Ranch. In addition to her mother, she is also...

Mar 9, 2015

Alvin McMahan, age 92 of Mars Hill passed away Monday, March 9, 2015. He is the son of the late David and Rena Metcalf McMahan. He is preceded in death by his wife, Polly Hensley McMahan; brothers, Ray McMahan and Gaither McMahan; sisters, Thelma Field, Dexter Hensley, Lillie Proffitt and Ada McGhee. He is survived by his daughter, Linda Hopps...