obituaries

Nov 4, 2024

Ronald Wayne Wallin, 77, passed away on November 4, 2024. He was born on February 11, 1947, in Madison County, to the late Ishmael and Frankie Bullman Wallin.

Ronald was a loving Christian man who loved the Lord and his family. He was an Air Force Veteran. Ronald loved playing baseball and was an avid Atlanta Braves...

Nov 3, 2024

Matthew "Gucci" Lawrence Wallace II, age 23, passed away on November 3, 2024. He was born on August 9, 2001 in Warren County, Virginia.

Matthew was a passionate and talented young man. He had a knack for working on motors, a talent he channeled into projects like his motorcycle. He expressed his artistic abilities through drawing. Matthew's...

Nov 2, 2024

Francis Elaine Carver Bradley, age 70, passed away peacefully on November 2, 2024. She was born on March 11, 1954, in Madison County.

She is preceded in death by her parents; Claude Carver and Dolly Shook, her sisters; Glenna and Flo, and her brothers; Dewey, Landon, Daniel and Neil.

She was the matriarch of the...

Oct 31, 2024

Helen Ballew Wallin, born September 24, 1952, entered into her heavenly home on October 31, 2024 surrounded by family.

Helen was the daughter of the late Elizabeth Ducker and a native of Weaverville, NC. Along with her husband, Helen lived in Germany, Kansas, and Marshall, NC before settling back in her hometown. She lived close to family...

Oct 28, 2024

Coleane Rice Brackens, 88, of Newport News, VA, passed away, October 28, 2024. She was a native of Madison County, NC and the daughter of the late Jefferson and Leona Lamb Rice. Mrs. Brackens was a retired schoolteacher.

In addition to her parents, she is preceded in death by her husband, Howard Brackens, sisters Elizabeth Pittman, Imogene...

Oct 27, 2024

Mr. Attila Szucs, 67, of Marshall, passed away peacefully at Elderberry Health Care in Marshall, NC. He was the son of Aurelia Batki Szucs and the late John Szucs.

Attila was the owner and operator of Advanced Super Abrasives in Mars Hill, NC. Besides his family, he loved cars, the mountains, traveling and his hobby was his...

Oct 23, 2024

Charles Timothy Garrett, 49, of Hot Springs, NC, went home to be with his Lord and Savior on October 23, 2024. He was born on August 16, 1975, to his parents, David and Ida Garrett.

Charles Timothy was a graduate of Madison High School, Class of 1994. He dedicated 30 years of his career to Madison Manufacture...

Oct 21, 2024

Harry D. Rice, Sr., of Hunter Creek Road in Marshall, NC, passed away peacefully on October 21, 2024, at the Elderberry Health Care facility. His family was at his bedside. He was 87 and a lifelong resident of Madison County.

A proud veteran, Harry served in the U.S. Marine Corps before dedicating his life to farming, where...

Oct 21, 2024

Kathy Chandler Price, 66, of Weaverville, passed away peacefully on October 21, 2024. She was born on June 10, 1958, in Buncombe County to the late Clyde, Jr. and Gladys Payne Chandler.

Kathy loved to cook, and reading her bible. She had a green thumb and loved her plants.

Left to cherish her memory are...

Oct 21, 2024

Helen Jenkins Letner, 83, passed away on Monday, October 21, 2024. She was a native of Madison County and the daughter of the late Clay and Leakie Whitt Jenkins. She is preceded in death by her sister, Rebecca Ray and brother, Rick Jenkins. Helen was the owner of 23 Country Store for many years.

Helen is survived...

Oct 20, 2024

Joyce Morgan Brown, 78, went to be with her Lord and Savior in heaven on Sunday, October 20, 2024. She was born on April 2, 1946 in Jackson County, North Carolina.

She is preceded in death by her parents; Jess Lee and Mary Rebecca Ammons Morgan, husband; Willie James Brown who passed away in 2004, and her...

Oct 20, 2024

David Michael Lanning, 67, of Rutherfordton, passed away Sunday, October 20, 2024. He was a native of Buncombe County and the son of the late George and Daisy Raines Lanning. He is preceded in death by three brothers, Junior, Jesse, and James Lanning.

David is survived by his special friend, Ramona Lanning; the mother of his children,...

Oct 20, 2024

Robert "Bob" Lawrence Bartlett, 85, of Weaverville, quietly went to be with the Lord on Sunday October 20, 2024. Bob, as most everyone knew him by, was born on July 1, 1939 to the late Carl and Della Ballard Bartlett. He was born and raised in the Reems Creek/Beech Community of Buncombe County. Besides his parents, he was preceded...

Oct 17, 2024

Barbara Wallin, 85, went to her heavenly home on October 17, 2024. She was born on October 24, 1938, in Buncombe County. She was the daughter of the late Julius E. and Maggie Gosnell Lyda.

Barbara worked at Laurel Elementary School as the cafeteria manager and was also a bus driver.

In addition to her...

Oct 17, 2024

Helen Honeycutt DeBruhl, 96, of Lowers Gabriels Creek Road, Mars Hill, passed away to her heavenly home, Thursday, October 17, 2024 at Mission Hospital following a period of declining health. She was born September 7, 1928 to the late Bascombe and Carrie Crain Honeycutt. In addition to her parents, she is preceded in death by her husband of 55...

Oct 15, 2024

James William Crowe passed away October 15, 2024. He was born on June 26, 1943, in Madison County. He was a son of the late James H. Crowe and Zora Holland Crowe.

In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife, Mary Edith Chandler Crowe, and his 2nd wife, Margaret Ann Franklin Crowe....

Oct 11, 2024

Randy Lee Angel, 59, passed away at his home on October 11, 2024. He was born on January 10, 1965, in Buncombe County to the late Rothy and Mary Sue Griffin Angel.

Randy was a NASCAR, wrestling, and sports fan.

Randy is survived by his special friend, Traci Sherlin; brothers, Bruce Angel (Vickie), and Charles...

Oct 8, 2024

Arida Anne Anderson Young, 86, of Candler, NC, passed away October 8, 2024. She was a lifelong resident of Buncombe County and the daughter of the late Henry Johnson and Marietta Israel Anderson.

Arida drove a school bus for over 30 years and was cherished by many students from her bus routes. Being a bus driver was...

Oct 7, 2024

Mr. Clyde Monroe Manus, 82, of Mars Hill, N.C., passed away peacefully in his home on October 7th, 2024, due to an extended illness.

Mr. Manus was born on May 29th, 1942, in Conyers, Georgia to Early Manus and Abigail Nix Manus. He is preceded in death by his current wife, Margaret Manus: siblings, Henry Manus, Jackie...

Oct 7, 2024

James "Jim" Houston Williams, 80, of Weaverville, NC, passed away Saturday, October 7, 2024. Jimmy was a lifelong resident of Buncombe County and the son of the late Houston and Eva Ponder Williams. In addition to his parents, he is also preceded in death by his brothers, David, J.B., and Bobby Williams.

Jimmy is survived by his...