obituaries

Mar 21, 2025

Robert Bailey, 74, of Erwin, TN, passed away Friday, March 21, 2025. He was a native of Madison County and the son of the late William Riley and Alda Wilson Bailey. He was preceded in death by a brother, Merrill Bailey.

Robert was a jack-of-all tradesman and could do anything he set his mind to. He worked...

Mar 21, 2025

It is with great sadness that the family of Lora Herron Coffey announce her passing on March 21, 2025. Lora was the first daughter born to Lew and Jo Herron in Rutherfordton, NC on October 16, 1952. She was followed by a sister Carol and their brother Ed. The family moved to Lake Junaluska in 1962 where they enjoyed...

Mar 19, 2025

Cathy Patman Peel, 78, of Mars Hill, passed away on Wednesday, March 19, 2025. She was a native of Texas, having lived the last several years in Madison County. She was the daughter of the late Lonnie Edward and Jessie Catherine Grant Patman. She is preceded in death by a son, Michael Edward Peel, and a grandson, Anthony Peel....

Mar 18, 2025

Shelia Ann Boone, passed away on March 18, 2025, after a 24-year struggle with Parkinson's Disease. Shelia was born in Buncombe County on March 25, 1956.

A lifelong resident of Madison County, Shelia was employed by Honeywell until the Mars Hill division closed. Shortly thereafter, she became employed by Madison County. After several years, due to her...

Mar 14, 2025

David Kent Ramsey, 81, passed away on March 14, 2025. He was born on August 16,1943 in Madison County to the late Raymond and Ida Kent Ramsey. He served as the Madison County's first Manager and he later retired from CP&L, which is now known as Duke Energy.

He was preceded in death by parents and brother,...

Mar 12, 2025

Martha M. Bailey, 88, of Mars Hill, NC, passed away peacefully at her home on Wednesday March 12, 2025. She was the daughter of the late Carter Emerson and Annis Shook Metcalf.

She enjoyed gardening and feeding the birds. She attended Faith Baptist Church in Tennessee.

Left to cherish her memory are her husband of...

Mar 12, 2025

Edith "Tootsie" Lawson Gregory, 83, of Hot Springs, N.C. went to her heavenly home on March 12th 2025, at Hendersonville Health and Rehabilitation Center in Flat Rock, N.C. Tootsie was born June 24, 1941, in Hot Springs, N.C. to Pearl and Albert Lawson. She married her sweetheart Clyde F. Gregory on November 18, 1958.

She loved Jesus,...

Mar 12, 2025

Carlton Gene Ward, 80, passed away on Wednesday, March 12, 2025. He was born on June 30, 1944 and was a son to the late Eugene and Mattie McKee Ward.

Carlton was a US Army Veteran. He retired from Walt Disney World, maintaining their golf courses, which he loved working in. He was a former little league...

Mar 8, 2025

Annie Mae Silvers Burrell, 86, of Mars Hill, passed away Saturday, March 8, 2025. She was a native of Buncombe County and the daughter of the late Mark and Sudie Honeycutt Silvers. Annie Mae was preceded in death by her husband, Rev. Glenn Burrell, and two grandchildren, Luke Burrell and Jason Liberty.

Annie Mae served in ministry,...

Mar 3, 2025

Betty Gores Buckner, 80, of Weaverville, went to be with her Heavenly Father on Monday, March 3, 2025. She was the daughter of the late John and Clara Buckner Gores and a lifelong resident of Buncombe County. Betty was preceded in death by her sister, Phyllis Hollifield.

Betty graduated from North Buncombe High School. She worked many...

Mar 3, 2025

Ruth Elizabeth Austin, 85, of Barnardsville, went home to be with her Heavenly Father on March 3, 2025. Born December 3, 1939, in Yancey County, she was the daughter of the late William Otis Thomason and Helen Louise Ledford.

Ruth, known affectionately as "Nanny" to many, lived a life filled with love, faith, and a generous spirit....

Mar 1, 2025

Jack Marvin Jarvis, 77, of Mars Hill, passed away March 1, 2025. He was the son of the late John and Mozelle Hicks Jarvis. In addition to his parents, he is preceded in death by brothers, Kenneth and James Jarvis and a nephew, Johnny Jarvis.

Jack was the owner and operator of Jarvis Living Art for over...

Mar 1, 2025

Richard Edward "Eddie" Roberts, 55, passed away on Saturday March 1, 2025. He was born January 22, 1970, to the late John and Dorene Carson Roberts.

Eddie started his career as a fireman at the Weaverville Fire Department and later became a member of the Jupiter Fire Department. He drove a tractor & trailer for a while...

Feb 28, 2025

Karen Keeling Harvie was born November 6, 1953, to John and Jane Keeling. Karen loved her parents, but was especially fond of her grandparents, nicknamed Honey and Poppy.

She attended The University of Florida and met her future husband, Bruce Harvie, when he delivered a pizza to her dorm room. Karen and Bruce eloped during college, yet...

Feb 28, 2025

Jim Winker, of Azalea Circle, Marshall NC age 65, passed peacefully on Friday, February 28, 2025 at Mission Hospital. He was reunited with his parents Bob and Patricia Moore, as well as his best friend and brother Robbie Winker. Jim loved to cook and was an active Uncle and Great Uncle. He was an avid Miami Dolphins fan, who...

Feb 27, 2025

Edward Junior Stanton, age 89, of Weaverville, passed away on Thursday, February 27, 2025. He was born on September 11, 1935, in Madison County, to the late Eddie G. and Dora Ramsey Stanton. Also preceding him in death was his wife, Mabrie Dixon Stanton who died in 2024.

Ed retired from Balcrank Corporation.

He is...

Feb 25, 2025

Gary Edsel Buckner, 67, passed away February 25, 2025. He was born June 30, 1957 to the late Edsel and Marie Haynes Buckner.

Gary was a graduate of Madison High School and a US Navy veteran.

In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his brother, William Roger Buckner.

Gary...

Feb 23, 2025

Tiffany Lynn Grow Roberts, 35, of Marshall, passed away February 23, 2025. She was the daughter of Tom and Bonnie Dewine. Tiffany was very loving and would go out of her way to help others. She loved gardening, tending to her flowers and just being outdoors.

In addition to her parents she is survived by her husband,...

Feb 22, 2025

Mary Ann McKinney, 90, of Weaverville, passed away February 22, 2025. She was the daughter of the late Eslie W. and Alice Hicks Doan. She was a member of Middle Fork Baptist Missionary Church. In addition to her parents, she is preceded in death by her husband, Ernest H. McKinney; sister, Willie Faye Buckner; brother, Lawrence, Paul and Charles...

Feb 21, 2025

Ronnie C. Brigmon, 67, of Barnardsville, passed away on Friday, February 21, 2025. He was the son of the late Robby and Jolene Buckner Brigmon and a lifelong resident of Buncombe County.

Ronnie retired from the NC Department of Transportation as a supervisor, after 30 years of employment and was currently employed with B.A. McCurry Engineering. He...