obituaries

Oct 6, 2024

Marilyn Jean Van Gunst, age 80, passed away peacefully on October 6, 2024 surrounded by her family. She is preceded in death by her parents, Marvin and Henrietta Langeland, and her brother, Kenneth Langeland of Kalamazoo, Michigan.

She is survived by her husband of 56 years, Roger Van Gunst, and her daughters, Sara Van Gunst (Amit Yashar),...

Oct 2, 2024

The Mountains of both heaven and Appalachia thundered Wednesday, October 2nd, 2024 when Karen Kay Henderson was welcomed into God's Kingdom.

A daughter of the late Clarence Edward and Fay Hille Henderson, she was a strong fiercely independent woman of God who spent her moments here with us sharing His love and His will. She used her...

Oct 1, 2024

Lucille Carver, 83, passed away peacefully on October 1, 2024. She was and was born May 30, 1941 in Madison County to the late Julius and Mae Rice.

In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Dewey Carver; daughter, Sandra Wilson; sister, Virginia Graham; and daughter-in-law, Lisa Bradburn.

Left to...

Sep 27, 2024

Major Michelle Lynn Elliott Quintero, 48, of Burnsville passed away, September 27, 2024. She was the daughter of Cash and Patsy Durham Phillips. Michelle worked for the Madison County Sheriff Office since June of 2007 and was a member of Liberty Chapel.

In addition to her parents, she is survived by her husband, Isaac Quintero; daughter, Ashlyn...

Sep 27, 2024

Bruce Eugene Tipton, 75, of Marshall, passed away September 27, 2024, during the flooding caused by Hurricane Helene. He had lived his entire life beside the French Broad River. He was born on June 15, 1949, in Madison County to the late Coleman and Robena Clark Tipton.

In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death...

Sep 21, 2024

Billy Earl Metcalf, 90, of Mars Hill, North Carolina passed away peacefully on September 21st 2024 after a brief illness. Earl was a Veteran of the Korean War in the 1950's. He retired from Honeywell (Micro Switch) where he and his beloved wife Shelby Jean worked together for their full career. He loved watching sports on TV and tending...

Sep 20, 2024

Jose Carmen Gonzalez

1965-2024

Born on June 1st 1965 in Guanajuato, Mexico to the late Paulino Gonzalez and Fausta Malagon. On Thursday September 19, 2024 Jose Gonzalez, loving husband and father of 6 children suddenly passed away.

The simplest pleasures in life brought great joy to Jose. He enjoyed a quiet evening with...

Sep 17, 2024

Myrtle "Stella" Kent West, age 97, passed away peacefully on September 17, 2024. She was born on May 10, 1927, in Buncombe County. She was the daughter of the late Cecil A. and Eva Edmonds Kent.

In addition to her parents, Stella was preceded in death by her husband, Rev. Bruce West; sisters, Betty Holcombe, Naomi Hensley,...

Sep 17, 2024

Clyde Luther Hagan, 81, of Marshall, passed away on Tuesday, September 17, 2024. A native of Madison County, he was the son of the late Luther Jake Hagan and Zetta Riddle Hagan.

In addition to his parents, he was also preceded in death by his wife, Donna Elizabeth Tweed Hagan and a brother-n-law, Terrell Humphfrey.

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Sep 17, 2024

Myrtle Rochester Ealey, age 90, passed away peacefully at home surrounded by her family, on September 17, 2024-. Myrtle was born on August 18, 1934, in Madison County. She was a daughter of the late Tommy and Mada Gosnell Rochester.

Myrtle was someone who always made sure you had a meal or a snack. She retired from...

Sep 15, 2024

Harold Marvin Burnette Jr. went home to be with his Lord and Savior on September 15, 2024. A committal service will be held on Saturday, September 21, 2024 at 11:00 AM at English-Metcalf Cemetery on Smith Creek Road in Mars Hill, NC arranged by Blue Ridge Funeral Service.

Online condolences may be sent to the family at...

Sep 13, 2024

Lawrence "Pete" Cutshall age 91, passed away peacefully on Septembrer 13th, 2024, He was born on the 23rd of April, 1933. He was a native of Madison County and retired from Crescent Land and Timber Company, a division of Duke Power (now Duke Energy).

He is preceded in death by wife; Lucille Shelton Cutshall, children; Ricky Keith...

Sep 12, 2024

Eula Mae Edwards Cordell, age 87, went home to heaven Thursday, September 12, 2024. She was born on Thursday, January 28, 1937 in Mars Hill and was a lifelong resident of Buncombe and Madison Counties.

Eula was preceded in death by her loving husband, A. Wayne Cordell who passed on July 15, 1995; parents, Bernard & Lillie...

Sep 8, 2024

Richard Vernon Wilson

02/18/1942-09/08/2024

A chill can be felt in the air as the seasons change from summer to fall, and as that began this year another transition was taking place. Richard Vernon Wilson was taking the final steps on his journey in this life. He completed his journey here on September 8, 2024, after...

Sep 6, 2024

Carolyn Gail Briggs Rich, 73, of Mars Hill, passed away Friday, September 6, 2024. She was a lifelong resident of Madison County and the daughter of the late Frank and Mildred Brigman Briggs. Carolyn retired from Madison County Schools as a teacher and was a member of Beech Glen Baptist Church.

She was preceded in death by...

Sep 4, 2024

Opal Loretta Crisp Cudd, age 84, of Barnardsville, passed away on Wednesday September 4, 2024. She was born on February 28, 1940, in Macon County to the late William Benjamin and Belle Sutton Crisp. In addition to her parents, she is preceded in death by her husband, Dock William Cudd; and sister, Vivian Crisp Fulton.

She is...

Sep 4, 2024

Wade Hunter, 91, of the Walnut Creek Community in Marshall, went to be with Jesus, his Lord and Saviour, on Wednesday, September 4, 2024 after hugging and bidding "Good-bye" to his immediate family surrounding him. He was gloriously and peacefully gathered to his people in heaven above. Wade was born October 12, 1932 in Marshall, NC to the late...

Sep 2, 2024

Rodney Allen Hendrix, age 62, passed away Monday September 2, 2024. Born on January 1, 1962 in Buncombe County, he was a son of the late Eddie Belton and Joanne Jones Hendrix.

Rodney enjoyed riding his motorcycle and had many riding buddies that joined him in his many rides. He loved spending time with his family, chickens...

Aug 31, 2024

Anne Harrell Lee, 95, of Mars Hill, N.C., passed away peacefully at Mars Hill Manor on August 31, 2024. Anne was born in Greensboro, N.C. on January 6, 1929. She attended public schools in Greensboro and worked as a local model. She was considering nursing school, but at the young age of 19 years old began her lifelong journey...

Aug 31, 2024

Roxie Mae Huffman passed away on August 31, 2024. Born on March 12, 1933, Roxie was the cherished daughter of the late Sue and Ed Arrington. She was a well-known member of The Madison County Community.

Remembered as a devoted Wife, Mother, Grandmother, Great-Grandmother, and Friend, Roxie is preceded in death by her beloved husband, Fred Huffman,...