obituaries

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...

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...