obituaries

Dec 1, 2024

Kay Louise Peek Boone, 86, of Charlotte, NC, passed away December 1, 2024. She was a native of Madison County and the daughter of the late George Washington and Janet Limer Peek. Mrs. Boone was a member of Charlotte's First Baptist Church. In addition to her parents, she is preceded in death by a brother Tom Peek.

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Nov 30, 2024

Reverend Leonard Cecil Hopps, Jr., 81, of Mars Hill passed away, November 30, 2024. He was the son of the late Leonard and Violet Meadows Hopps.

Cecil served in churches in Madison, Buncombe, Henderson, Rutherford and Yancey Counties. He also served as a Chaplin for the United States Air Force, the Mars Hill Volunteer Fire Department and...

Nov 27, 2024

Robert "Bob" McLaughlin, 85, passed away on November 27, 2024. He was born on April 13, 1939, in Richland, Ohio, and was the son of the late Howard and Christine Baba McLaughlin.

He was a longtime employee of Ingles and was a member of Mt. Sheba Baptist Church.

In addition to his parents, he was...

Nov 26, 2024

Iris McIntosh English, 94, passed away November 26, 2024. She was born on August 20, 1930 in Yancey County, to the late Herman and Frona Roland McIntosh. Iris volunteered for over 30 years at Madison Manor. She was a Long Leaf Pine recipient from the Governor of NC. Iris was a lifelong member of Peasant Gap United Methodist Church...

Nov 25, 2024

James Olsteen Justice Sr., arrived at the Pearly Gates of Heaven on Monday, November 25, 2024. He was greeted and welcomed in by our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ with "Well Done Thy Good and Faithful Servant!" His mother Hettie Allen was second in line to wrap her arms around her beloved son and show him all the beauty...

Nov 24, 2024

Dorothy Phillips Cody, 93, of Mars Hill, passed away, November 24, 2024. She was a native of Madison County and the daughter of the late, Cash and Dessie Tipton Phillips. Dorothy retired from Mars Hill College (University). In addition to her parents, she is preceded in death by her husband Ernest Cody; sister, Irene Harris; brothers, Jack and Edward...

Nov 21, 2024

Angela Denise Carver Silver, 59, went home to be with her Lord and Savior on November 21, 2024. She was born on January 24, 1965, and was a daughter to Howard and Phyllis Tipton Carver.

Angela loved photography. She was a member of Middle Fork Baptist Church and attended Shady Grove Baptist Church, where she loved her...

Nov 19, 2024

J.R. Ghosthorse, Fernando Bruno Aranda Jr, age 61, transitioned peacefully, on November 19, 2024.

One-of-a-kind spirit, relative, and Warrior; a Sundancer who suffered for the people and helped many. J.R. was our best friend, father, son, brother, cousin, he made everyone laugh, cry, feel loved even in the darkest times. You are a light that ripples through...

Nov 18, 2024

Carolyn Smith Crowder, 79, of Asheville, passed away Monday, November 18, 2024. She was the daughter of the late Charles and Maude Smith and a native of Haywood County. Mrs. Crowder was preceded in death by her husband, James Crowder Sr.; her daughter, Crystal Banks; a sister, Geraldine McClure; and her brothers, Calvin and James Smith.

Mrs....

Nov 16, 2024

John Edmund Waller, Jr., 91, of Weaverville, NC and formerly of Kingsport, TN, died peacefully at his home on Saturday, November 16, 2024, surrounded by his family.

Ed, as he was best known, was born in Asheville, NC to the late John E. Waller, Sr. and Inez Johnson Waller. He grew up in Asheville and spent several...

Nov 16, 2024

Tiffany Lance Honeycutt, 43, passed away peacefully on November 15, 2024. Born on October 31, 1981 in Buncombe County, North Carolina to the late Katie Clark Lance and William Lance.

She was a loving wife, mother and daughter. Her family referred to her as "Mother Hen" because she always wanted to help everyone she came into contact...

Nov 16, 2024

Robbie Rice Davis, 90, passed away peacefully on November 16, 2024. Born on June 28, 1934 in Madison County to the late Ode and Mae Rice.

In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by husband; Calvin Davis and son; Larry Davis.

She is survived by daughter; Velma Davis, son; Lonny Davis (Sharon),...

Nov 15, 2024

Ted Shook, 87, passed away peacefully on November 15, 2024. Born on February 4, 1937 in Madison County.

Ted served in the United States Air Force and was a member of the Blackmer Masonic Lodge #127 A.F. & A.M.

He was preceded in death by his parents; Temple and Nova English Shook, and his sister;...

Nov 14, 2024

Wilma Edna Reed Maxwell, 82, of Marshall, passed away, November 14, 2024. She was the daughter of the late Roy Clyde and Leta Tweed Reed.

Wilma was a loving mother, grandmother, great grandmother who enjoyed quilting and canning. She was a member of Long Branch Baptist Church.

In addition to her parents, she is preceded...

Nov 12, 2024

Sheila Shinn Hughes went home to be with her Lord on November 12, 2024. She was born November 9, 1948.

Sheila is survived by her son, Chris Hughes; mother, Arcille Shinn; two granddaughters, Willow Hughes (Will Lockridge) and Ember Hughes.

Sheila is preceded in death by her husband, Willard Hughes; father, Milton Shinn; brother, Greg...

Nov 10, 2024

Clella M. DeLaney, 91, of Asheville, NC, passed peacefully on November 10th, 2024, into her Heavenly Father's arms, along with waiting family and friends who have gone before her. Mrs. DeLaney was born in Mars Hill, NC, and was the daughter of the late William J. Grindstaff and Cilla English.

Mrs. DeLaney was preceded in death by...

Nov 8, 2024

Cleophas "CP" Ramsey, 90, passed away Friday, November 8, 2024. He was born on June 4, 1934 in Madison County. He was the son of the late Fred and Lillie Franklin Ramsey.

In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife of 62 years, Edith Gosnell Ramsey, and sister, Dorothy L. Chandler (MV)....

Nov 5, 2024

Mechelle Dianne Hall, 54, passed away on November 4, 2024, in Hospice care in Asheville, NC. Born on March 21, 1970, She was a loving daughter, sister, mother, and friend cherished by many.

Mechelle's life was marked by her love for the Lord, her family, sports, and her emotional support dog, Fiona. She was especially passionate about...

Nov 4, 2024

Janice Isabel Griffin, 86, passed away November 4, 2024. She is survived by a daughter and a grandson.

No services are planned.

Online condolences may be sent to www.blueridgefuneralservice.org

Nov 4, 2024

Jerry Everett Caldwell, age 75, passed away on November 4, 2024. He was born on December 4, 1948 in Madison County, to the late Coleman and Pearl Caldwell.

In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by a stepson, James Griffin; a sister, Patricia Gahagan; and a brother, Thomas Coleman Caldwell.

Jerry attended...