Ursula Else Plemmons (Schmidt)
Jan 15, 2025
Ursula Else Schmidt Plemmons, 83, of Asheville, passed away on Wednesday, January 15, 2025. She was born on September 20, 1941, in Germany to the late Wilhelm and Lina Wintermeyer Schmidt.
Ursula was a faithful and dedicated Christian who was a member of Mt. Sheba Baptist Church where she was a Sunday School teacher. She was a...
Betty "Louise" Capps Wilson
Jan 14, 2025
Betty "Louise" Capps Wilson, 83, of Marshall, NC, passed away January 14, 2025. She was the daughter of the late Denver and Dollie Marlor Capps. In addition to her parents, she is preceded in death by her husband, Richard Baxter Wilson and a sister, Marie Capps.
Louise is survived by daughters, Carolyn Johnson (Brad), Jolena Hensley (Bruce),...
Catherine Emory (Whitt)
Jan 14, 2025
Catherine Whitt Emory, 97, of Weaverville, passed away on January 14, 2025 surrounded by her family. She was born on February 9, 1927 to the late John and Lucitta Arrington Whitt.
In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Billy Emory who passed away in 2014; sons, Boyd Emory and Patrick Emory;...
Betty Lou Clark (Bradley)
Jan 12, 2025
Betty Lou Bradley Clark, 84, of Marshall, passed away Sunday, January 12, 2025. She was born on March 8, 1940 to the late Bill and Blanche Sams Bradley, in the Grapevine community of Madison County. She was a lifelong active member of Grapevine Baptist Church.
Betty was a devoted wife, mother, and "Nanny", who enjoyed nothing more...
Sandra Banks (Sherman)
Jan 12, 2025
Sandra Banks, 71, passed away on January 12, 2025. Born on April 6, 1953, she was the daughter of Blanche Bridges Sherman and the late Hugo Sherman.
She is survived by her daughters; Michelle Lutes and Tammy Griffin (Chad), her brothers; Tommy, Terry, Jeffrey and Billy Joe Sherman, her grandchildren; Justin Crain (Morgan), Mitch Griffin (Summer), Austin...
Lena B. Roberts (Sutton)
Jan 10, 2025
Lena B. Sutton Roberts, 78, of Leicester, NC, passed away, January 10, 2025. She was the daughter of the late Elbert and Eva Barnes Sutton. In addition to her parents Mrs. Roberts is preceded in death by her husband, Henry F. Roberts; sisters, Ila and Wanda Campbell; brothers, Tom, Robert, Kyle, Lawrence and Rubel Sutton.
She is...
Beatrice "Bea" Loven Gardner
Jan 9, 2025
Beatrice "Bea" Loven Gardner, 90, of Mars Hill, NC, passed away, January 9, 2025. She was the daughter of the late, Natt Taylor Loven, Sr. and Minnie Miller Loven. Bea was a loving mother, grandmother and great grandmother. She was a former Sunday School teacher and Choir director at Paint Gap Baptist Church and Middle Fork Baptist Church and...
Bobby Ray Winker
Jan 8, 2025
Bobby Ray Winker, 45, of Barnardsville, passed away on January 8, 2025. He was born on December 23, 1979 in Buncombe County, to Ralph and Barbara Winker Edwards.
Bobby worked with Danny Bell in the construction industry for 13 years.
In addition to his parents, Bobby is survived by his wife, Rachel Boulerisse Winker; sons,...
Mary O'Donnell (Sheahan)
Jan 5, 2025
Mary Sheahan O'Donnell passed away peacefully on January 5, 2025. Mary was an active golfer and swimmer and had an extremely quick sense of humor that would light up any room. Mary graduated from Florida Atlantic University and earned her CPA certification shortly thereafter. For many years she served as Treasury Manager and Controller of Concurrent Computer Systems before...
Jerry Anderson
Jan 4, 2025
Jerry Anderson, 78, of Marshall, NC, passed away, January 4, 2025. He was a lifelong resident of Big Pine and the son of the late Ogden and Ethel Price Anderson. Jerry enjoyed gardening and being outside. He was known for building truck beds. In addition to his parents he is preceded in death by a sister, Emma Worley and...
Peggy Lou Honeycutt (King)
Jan 4, 2025
Peggy L. Honeycutt, 70, passed away, January 4, 2025, surrounded by her family. She is now with Jesus, where she longed to be. Peggy was the daughter of the late, Jay and Harriet King. In addition to her parents, she is preceded in death by brothers, Yates and Gene King.
Left to cherish her memory are her...
Janet Lynn Mcmahan (Presnell)
Jan 1, 2025
Janet Lynn McMahan, 57, of Asheville, went to her Lord and Savior on Wednesday, January 1, 2025.
A native of Madison County, Janet is reunited in heaven with her father, Robert Lee Presnell; sister-in-law, Donna Presnell; paternal grandparents, John and Leona Presnell; maternal grandparents, Burley and Nora Green; father-in-law, William Dale Davis.
Janet was known...
Stephen Rupert Botten
Dec 31, 2024
Stephen Rupert Botten, 76, of Mars Hill, passed away on December 31, 2024. He was born in England on May 6, 1948, to the late Roy and Sylvia Payne Botten.
Stephen was preceded in death by a brother, and his daughter, JoAnna Botten.
He is survived by his wife, Beverly Botten; children, Heidi Botten and...
William Robert Bradley
Dec 31, 2024
William Robert Bradley, 64, of the Grapevine Community, went home to be with the Lord on December 31, 2024. He was born on February 17, 1960, to the late Hershel and Hazel Ramsey Bradley.
Robert was saved on June 29, 1980 at 9:45 at Grapevine Baptist Church. He announced his call to preach soon after. Despite struggles,...
Dennis Lee Chandler
Dec 29, 2024
Dennis Lee Chandler, 69, of Alexander, passed away on December 29, 2024. He was born on August 2, 1955 to the late Fred and Nellie Buchanan Chandler.
In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by a sister, Deborah Hensley and brother, Kenny Fred Chandler.
Dennis is survived by his life partner of...
Sherry Lynn Collins
Dec 27, 2024
Sherry Lynn Collins, 68, of Marshall, passed away Friday, December 27, 2024. She was the daughter of the late Joe Wilson Collins Jr. and Barbara Roberts Collins. Sherry was raised by her Granny Lillian Penland Roberts until she passed when Sherry was seven years old. She was employed by St. Joseph's Hospital, now HCA, for 32 years before retiring...
J P Roberts Jr.
Dec 25, 2024
JP Roberts Jr., 63, of Marshall, passed away on December 25, 2024. He was born on November 23, 1961. He was a son of JP Roberts, Sr. and Edna Davis Roberts.
He was preceded in death by a daughter, Ida Roberts.
In addition to his parents, JP is survived by his wife of 42 years,...
Ruth Gardner (Ray)
Dec 23, 2024
Ruth Ray Gardner, 93, of Mars Hill, passed away on December 23, 2024. She was born on April 14, 1931, to the late Kenny and Glenn Eva Ray and a lifelong resident of Madison County.
Ruth was very active in her community and church. She was always helping others as much as she could. She loved nursing...
Debra Jean Shelton (Harris)
Dec 21, 2024
Debra "Debbie" Jean Harris Shelton, 67, of Asheville, NC, passed away on Saturday, December 21, 2024. She is daughter of the late Elmer David and Verna Mae Edwards Harris. In addition to her parents, she is preceded in death by her sisters, Nina Ann Ingle and April Riddle.
Debbie is survived by her husband of 26 years,...
Karen Elaine Haynes (Maney)
Dec 19, 2024
Karen Maney Haynes, 77, passed away on December 19, 2024. She was born on September 29, 1947 in Buncombe County to the late Reeves and Floy Dillingham Maney.
Karen was a retired teacher's assistant from Barnardsville Elementary School. She and her husband took pride in making molasses every year, while they were able. She was a loving...
