obituaries

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...

Feb 20, 2025

Howell W. Cody, 72, of Mars Hill, went home to be with the Lord on Thursday, February 20, 2025, at Mission Hospital. He was the son of the late Marcus and Mary Ball Cody. He is preceded in death by his adopted son, Patrol Sergeant Andrew Cody, who passed away on December 12, 2008, and his beloved Welsh Corgi,...

Feb 18, 2025

Erma Sue Gosnell Rice, 79, of Marshall, went home to be with her Lord & Savior Jesus Christ, Tuesday, February 18, 2025, at Mission Hospital. She was a lifelong resident of Madison County and the daughter of the late Ueal and Dolly Letterman Gosnell. She is also preceded in death by her husband Harvey Eugene Rice, sisters, Madge Burrell...

Feb 17, 2025

Philip Gardner, 51, passed away on February 17, 2025. He was a native of Madison County, born on August 15, 1973 to Frances Rice Gardner and the late Clyde Gardner. Philip was a generous man, always trying to help others. He had a big heart and loved to make others smile. In addition to his father, he is preceded...

Feb 15, 2025

Robert Claude Chandler, 70 died peacefully at his home with his loving wife and son by his side.

He is proceeded in death by his parents; Joseph Claude Chandler and Martha Norton Chandler, paternal grandparents; Simeon Chandler and Matilda Ray Chandler and maternal grandparents; Ross Norton, Sr. and Dellie Chandler Norton, his brothers; Joseph Claude Chandler, Jr....

Feb 12, 2025

It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Oliver Dean Honeycutt, beloved husband, father, grandpa, and brother. He passed away peacefully into the arms of Jesus and surrounded by his family on February 12, 2025 at the age of 77. Oliver was born on November 27, 1947 in Madison County, NC. He was a cherished member...

Feb 11, 2025

Vivian Hall Mitchell, 82, of Harmony of Reynolds Mountain, died on February 11, 2025 at the Hospice Solace House at Care Partners in Asheville with her family by her side. Vivian was born in Greenwood, S.C. on October 29, 1942. She was the daughter of the late Ernest and Doris Hall.

After graduation from Ware Shoals High...

Feb 8, 2025

Brian Hughes, 22, of Swannanoa passed away February 8, 2025. He was the son of Shaun Hughes and Eva Noles. Brian was a loving son, husband, father and brother who knew how to make people laugh. He loved his family and motorcycles. Brian was everyone's best friend.

In addition to his parents he is survived by his...

Feb 8, 2025

Mary Jo Gosnell Cody, 77, of Marshall, went home to be with the Lord on Saturday, February 8, 2025. She was born on January 25, 1948, to the late Boney and Lura Gunter Gosnell. Mary Jo retired from Micro Switch when her health wouldn't allow her to work anymore. She loved her children, but most of all her grandchildren....

Feb 3, 2025

Danny Junior Gosnell, 64, of Mars Hill, passed away on February 3, 2025. He was born on March 22, 1960 in Buncombe County to the late Boney Junior and Gwendolyn Wallin Gosnell.

In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by a brother, Martin Norton.

Danny was an avid Carp fisherman.

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Feb 3, 2025

Ruby Arrington Willis, 88, of Mars Hill, passed away on February 3, 2025. She was born January 14, 1937 in Madison County and was the daughter of the late Cleophus and Dallie Willis Arrington.

In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Loyd James Willis, and sisters, Myrtle Metcalf and Rita Smith....

Jan 29, 2025

Bruce Dean Ogle left his Mars Hill home on January 29, 2025 at the age of 64 to be with the Lord. He is survived by his wife of 39 years, Brenda Jarrett Ogle, and daughter, Jade Ogle, as well as his parents, Joe & Christine Ogle of Mars Hill. Dean was preceded in death by his maternal grandparents,...

Jan 28, 2025

Charles Junior Coffey, Sr., 67, passed away on Tuesday, January 28, 2025. He was a lifelong resident of Madison County and the son of the late Rev. Anderson and Girtha Gunter Coffey. He is preceded in death by an infant brother, David Jerome Coffey, and sister-in-law, Cindy Coffey.

Charles is survived by his wife, Jackie Law Coffey;...

Jan 28, 2025

Lorraine Michelle Smith Reece, 55, passed away on January 28, 2025. She was born on November 27, 1969, to the late Holbert and Elma Johnson Smith.

Lorraine is survived by her sons, Christopher Lee Reece, Kenneth Dale Reece, and Lucas Blaine Reece; grandchildren, Gracelynn Mae Reece, Addalyn Mae Dockery, Kenneth Dale Reece, Jr., and Cheyenne Marie Reece;...

Jan 28, 2025

Willie Zene Ramsey, 81, of Mars Hill, passed away on January 28, 2025. She was born on November 21, 1943 in Flag Pond, TN. Willie was a daughter to the late Claude and Eunice Carver Ramsey.

Willie was a hardworking, dedicated and loving daughter. She retired from Micro Switch Manufacturing. Willie loved being outside and working in...