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Paris Hill

Paris Hill

Apr 5, 2011

MARS HILL: Paris Hamlin Hill, 88, of Mars Hill, passed away April 5, 2011 at John F. Keever Solace Center after a declining illness. She was retired from Micro Switch and was a member of Bethel Baptist Church, having served in several difference positions over the years.

She was preceded in death by her husband, of 62...

Emory Briggs

Emory Briggs

Mar 18, 2011

EMORY "ERNEST" BRIGGS MARS HILL: Emory "Ernest" Briggs 96, of Mars Hill passed away March 18, 2011 on his loving wife's 89th birthday at Emerald Ridge Rehabilitation Center. A native of Madison County and retired farmer, he was the son of the late Samuel "Jeter" and Maggie Buckner Briggs. His mother passed away when he was 18 days old and...

Calvin Norman Chandler

Calvin Norman Chandler

Mar 2, 2011

MARS HILL: Calvin Norman Chandler, 86 of 2661 Chandler Creek Rd., passed away Wednesday, 03/02/2011 at Missions Hospital. He was born in Yancey County to the late Williard Pierce and Jaylina McKinney Chandler. He was also preceded in death by his son, Michael Norman Chandler. He was formerly employed at Mars Hill College and was a retired farmer and a...

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