obituaries

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

Apr 4, 2025

Cling Honeycutt, 85, of Mars Hill, passed away on April 4, 2025 surrounded by his family. He was born on Foster Creek in Madison County on July 31, 1939. He was the son of the late Harrison and Macie Pack Honeycutt. He was preceded in death by his daughter Sherry Honeycutt and grandson Robbie Allen, brothers Clinton, Claude, Grady,...

Apr 3, 2025

Judy Ann Hipps Lanning, 75, passed away on April 3, 2025. She was born on November 9, 1949 to the late James Devroe Hipps and Mary Emeline Jordan Gann. Judy loved coloring and completing her crosswords.

In addition to her parents, she is proceeded in death by her loving husband, David Lanning and brother Buddy Gann.

Apr 1, 2025

Rhonda Kay Smith Runnion, 69, passed away on Tuesday April 1, 2025. Born on October 2, 1955, she was a daughter to Nell Bryant Crumpton and the late William "Billy" Smith.

Rhonda was her mother's care giver and loved to take care of her babies as their nurse. She enjoyed the beach and some good music.

Mar 31, 2025

Lucas was born February 20, 2005 in Cuilapa, Guatemala. After an 18 month-long adoption process, Matt and Morgen Yeakley were able to adopt him and bring him home to Marshall, NC where he lived for all of his life.

Lucas was a very special, sensitive soul with so much light and love in him. He also struggled...

Mar 30, 2025

Theresa Rose Stanton, 57, passed away on March 30, 2025. Born on May 12, 1967, she was a daughter to the late William "Brother Rat" and Rosalee Cantrell Stanton.

Theresa loved her family, especially her grandson, Isaiah, as well as gardening and being around water.

Left to cherish her memory are her children, Tiffany Adams,...

Mar 28, 2025

Mr. James Kimbal Robinson, 66, of Marshall, NC, went home to be with the Lord on March 28th after a series of declining health events and a courageous battle with cancer. In Heaven, he is reunited with his beautiful wife of 41 years and the love of his life, Sherry Shelton Robinson.

James was the son of...

Mar 26, 2025

Hester Wyatt Martin, 97, passed away on March 26, 2025. She was born on July 13, 1927 in Madison County and was a daughter of the late Elbert and Moring Moneyham Wyatt.

In addition to her parents, she was also preceded in death by her first husband, Ruben Gunter; second husband, Paul E. Martin who died in...

Mar 26, 2025

Steve Szakacs, 85, passed away on Wednesday, March 26, 2025. He was born on November 26, 1939, in Romania, to the late Alexander and Piroska Koppanyi Szakacs.

In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his son-in-law, Attila Szucs; brother, Aleander Szakacs; and sister, Mancika Orosz.

Steve was a God loving man,...

Mar 26, 2025

Katharine Jane Houston Kirby Dury, known to her friends as Jane, entered into eternity on

March 26, 2025 at the age of 88. Her grandson, Jeff and great-grandson, Orion were at her side

as she gently slipped away.

Jane was born on June 15, 1936 in Boise, Idaho to Frances Oberthier Houston and...

Mar 25, 2025

Victor Wayne "Bill" Burnette, 79, of Mars Hill, passed away on Tuesday, March 25, 2025. He was a lifelong resident of Madison County and the son of the late Wayne Emmitt and Lois Nola English Burnette. He was preceded in death by his true love, Mary Ann Young Burnette, who he went to be with, a sister, Glenna Burnette,...

Mar 22, 2025

Shirley Norton Shelton, 84, of Mars Hill, passed away on Saturday, March 22, 2025. She was a lifelong resident of Madison County and the daughter of the late Winfred Norton and Lovada Rice Norton Grooms. She is also preceded in death by her husband, Jack Shelton, an infant daughter, Debbie Mace, a stepdaughter, Jackie DeJesus, and two sisters, Iva...