David Michael Lanning
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,...
Robert Lawrence "Bob" Bartlett
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...
Barbara Louella Wallin (Lyda)
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...
Helen Debruhl (Honeycutt)
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...
James William Crowe
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....
Randy Lee Angel
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...
Arida Anne Young
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...
Clyde Monroe Manus
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...
James "Jim" Houston Williams
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...
Marilyn Jean Van Gunst (Langeland)
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),...
Karen Kay Henderson
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...
Lucille Carver (Rice)
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...
Major Michelle Lynn Quintero
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...
Bruce Eugene Tipton
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...
Billy "Earl" Metcalf
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...
Jose Carmen Gonzalez
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...
Myrtle "Stella" West (Kent)
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,...
Clyde Luther Hagan
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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Myrtle Victoria Ealey (Rochester)
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...
Harold Marvin Burnette Jr.
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...
