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Lawrence Cutshall

Lawrence Cutshall

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...

Eula Mae Cordell (Edwards)

Eula Mae Cordell (Edwards)

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...

Richard Vernon Wilson

Richard Vernon Wilson

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...

Carolyn Gail Rich (Briggs)

Carolyn Gail Rich (Briggs)

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...

Opal Loretta Cudd (Crisp)

Opal Loretta Cudd (Crisp)

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...

Wade Hunter

Wade Hunter

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...

Rodney Allen Hendrix

Rodney Allen Hendrix

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...

Anne Lee (Harrell)

Anne Lee (Harrell)

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...

Roxie Mae Huffman (Arrington)

Roxie Mae Huffman (Arrington)

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,...

Jordan Russell Elkins

Jordan Russell Elkins

Aug 24, 2024

Jordan Elkins, 35, of Weaverville, NC passed away unexpectedly on August 24, 2024 and was welcomed into Heaven by his grandpa Ed Elkins, aunt Terry Hensley, and many other family members and dear friends. Born on January 6, 1989 along with his twin brother, Dustin, to Michael and Judith Elkins of Weaverville, NC.

Jordan was a loving...

Stephen Blaine Deaver Iii

Stephen Blaine Deaver Iii

Aug 7, 2024

Stephen Blaine Deaver, III, age 72, of Weaverville, passed away on Wednesday August 7, 2024. He was born on October 16, 1951, in Buncombe County to the late S.B. Deaver, Jr. and Lucille Lance Deaver.

Steve was a 1969 graduate of North Buncombe High School. After graduation, he joined the US Air Force and served from 1970-1974,...

Paul Trevis Tolley Sr.

Paul Trevis Tolley Sr.

Aug 1, 2024

Paul Trevis Tolley went to be with his Lord and Savior on August 1, 2024 after a long illness. He was the son of Francis Fredrick Tolley and Grace Hamlin Tolley of Woodfin, NC.

Left to cherish his memories are his devoted wife, Linda Burleson Tolley of almost 62 years. A son, Paul Trevis Tolley, Jr. of...

Jenny Ann Smith (Karabelski)

Jenny Ann Smith (Karabelski)

Aug 1, 2024

Jenny Ann (Karabelski) Smith, 52, of Hendersonville, NC passed away Thursday August 1st, 2024

after a fierce battle with cancer.

Jenny was a loving, passionate, loyal and devoted wife, mother, friend and employee. Her beautiful smile, deep blue eyes, curly red hair, along with her fun loving and outgoing personality, lit up every room she...

Calvin Darrell Coates

Calvin Darrell Coates

Jul 29, 2024

Calvin Darrell Coates, 58, of Marshall passed away, July 29, 2024. He was the son of Kathleen Gosnell Coates and the late Boyd Coates. In addition to his father, he is preceded in death by a brother, Christopher Coates and nephew Wesley Coates.

In Calvin's younger years he enjoyed racing cars and being wild and crazy. However,...

Glenda Joan Snelson (Hawkins)

Glenda Joan Snelson (Hawkins)

Jul 29, 2024

Glenda Joan Hawkins Snelson, 79, of Weaverville, went to heaven to be with her Lord and loved ones on Monday, July 29, 2024. She was a lifelong resident of Buncombe County and the daughter of the late Denver and Zola Edwards Hawkins. She is also preceded in death by her husband, Luther Sawyer; sisters, Jeanette Morgan and Maxine Ammons,;...

Gary Allen "Harvey" Hensley

Gary Allen "Harvey" Hensley

Jul 27, 2024

Gary "Harvey" Hensley, 61, of Marshall, NC, passed from this life, Saturday, July 27, 2024. He was the son of Frances Hensley and the late Weldon Hensley. In addition to his father, he is preceded in death by a granddaughter, Julie Ann Laws.

Gary worked as a foreman with Asplundh Tree Service for over 25 years. He...

Theresa Ann Porche (Tumbleton)

Theresa Ann Porche (Tumbleton)

Jul 27, 2024

Theresa Ann Tumbleston Porche, age 69, passed away on July 27, 2024. She was born on July 28, 1954, in Charleston County, South Carolina to the late Edgar and Grace Tumbleston. She was a loving wife, mother, and grandmother.

In addition to her parents Theresa is preceded in the death by her granddaughter, Katilyn Payne; brother Bryan...

Sandra Elaine Waldroup (Rector)

Sandra Elaine Waldroup (Rector)

Jul 26, 2024

Sandra "Sandy" Elaine Rector Waldroup, 70, of 5 Squirrel Ridge Drive, Weaverville, was called home by the Lord, July 26, 2024. She was a native of Haywood County and the daughter of the late Willard "Doc" Yoder Rector and Julia Ann Price. Sandy became a Master Gardener of Asheville and working in her beautiful yard was her passion. She...

Shirley Jeanette Shook (Taylor)

Shirley Jeanette Shook (Taylor)

Jul 22, 2024

Shirley Jeanette Taylor Shook, age 79, of Marshall, passed away July 22, 2024 at home surrounded by her loved ones. She was a daughter of the late Horace and Grace Cody Taylor, born March 6, 1945 in Madison County.

In addition to her parents, she was also preceded in death by her husband of 50 years, Pender...

Doris "Pat" Propst (Bartlett)

Doris "Pat" Propst (Bartlett)

Jul 18, 2024

Doris "Pat" Bartlett Propst, age 79, passed away peacefully on July 18, 2024. She was born on November 23, 1944, in Buncombe County.

Preceded in death by her mother, Pearl Bartlett Padgett, Pat was also preceded in death by her husband of 53 years, John Norman Propst.

Left to cherish her memory are her daughter,...

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