obituaries

Apr 19, 2024

Bob was born on November 3, 1936, in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. He was a fighter to the end, and after years of struggling with MS and a brief stint with cancer, he passed away peacefully and with dignity on April 19th. He was 87. Bob was preceded in death by his parents, Jennings Phagen and Edna Earl, and his brother...

Apr 15, 2024

Coach Charles Franklin Phillips, 84, of Mars Hill, passed away Monday, April 15, 2024. He was the son of the late Avery and Millie West Phillips. He is also preceded in death by his wife, Patricia Layman Phillips; his grandson, Colby Murphy; and brother, Don Phillips.

Charlie graduated from Furman University, where he ran track. He was...

Apr 10, 2024

Ben Lee Honeycutt, age 70, of Mars Hill, passed away April 10, 2024. He was born on December 7, 1953 in Buncombe County to the late Ben Lee and Eva Taffer Honeycutt.

Ben was a United States Army Veteran. He retired from XPO Logistics as a truck driver after 36 years of service. Ben enjoyed the fall...

Apr 8, 2024

Sherlyn "Judy" Dickerson, age 59, passed away peacefully at CarePartners Solace Center, on Monday April 8, 2024. She was born on July 17, 1964, in Buncombe County. Judy was the daughter of the late Van Dickerson and Helen Anderson Manning.

Judy is survived by her son, Staff Sgt. Amos Dickerson of the United States Army; daughters, Felicia...

Apr 5, 2024

At almost 88 years of age, our sweet Mother left her earthly form on the afternoon of April 5, 2024. She is preceded in death by the love of her life, Gordon B. Metcalf, her parents, John & Mabel Rice, and 11 brothers & sisters (Fred, Jim, Wilma, Lucy, Della, Warren, William, Harm, Blaine, Theda Mae, & Corabell). She...

Apr 5, 2024

Melody Linette Crawford, 55, of Erwin, TN, died unexpectedly but peacefully on April 5,

2024, at Johnson City Medical Center surrounded by family.

A daughter of WC and the late Irma Blazer Crawford, Melody was a native of

Weaverville, NC, and a graduate of North Buncombe High School, where she served as

Apr 4, 2024

On April 4th, 2024, in the presence of his daughters, Billy Mitchell English concluded a life well lived. He was born and raised in the Upper Laurel area of Mars Hill N.C. Billy was the youngest son of the late Flossie Howell & Robert Zelf English. Along with his parents he was also preceded in death by his two...

Apr 2, 2024

Kenneth "Jack" Jackson Radford, 73, died peacefully at home on Tuesday, April 2, 2024. Jack was born December 13, 1950. He was the son of the late Kenneth Earl Radford and Gladys Maney Radford. He was married to the love of his life, Emma Jean Carter Radford for 41 years.

Jack has been a lifelong learner. After...

Apr 1, 2024

Elsie Geneva Harding Robinson, age 70, passed away peacefully Monday April 1, 2024 at CarePartners Solace Center. She was born on August 30, 1953 in Buncombe County. She was a daughter of the late Elzie and Ellen Roberts Harding.

She was a loving wife, mother, grandmother and homemaker.

Elsie is survived by her husband of...

Mar 27, 2024

Janet Marie Law Rosselle, age 74, passed away on March 27, 2024 at The Elizabeth House in Hendersonville, NC. She was born on September 24, 1949, in Dade County, Florida. She was a daughter of the late Ferrill and Mildred Lewis Law.

She graduated from Miami Carol City High School in 1967. She worked as a secretary...

Mar 27, 2024

Richard Arlen Wolfe, 88, of Asheville, NC died on March 27, 2024. "Dick" was born on March 10, 1936 in Pulaski, Virginia.

Dick graduated from Emmanuel College (Franklin Springs, GA) in 1955. He served in the United States Air Force from 1955-1959. His working career included Data Processing services at First Citizens Bank and Pan American Bank...

Mar 25, 2024

Joseph Garfield Justice "Papaw Joe", passed away peacefully Monday, March 25, 2024 at home surrounded by his family. He was born on May 3, 1939 to the late Edgar and Thelma Lindsay Justice. Also, preceding him in death were his wife of 62 years, Virginia; grandsons, Zachary and Hayden Sutton, and David Fuqua; sister, Catherine Ledford; and brother, Thomas...

Mar 24, 2024

Gary "Woofy" Luyckx, 62, of Leicester, NC passed away on March 24,2024 at Mission Hospital. Gary was born in Detroit, Michigan to the late William and Dorothy Luyckx.

In addition to his parents, Gary is preceded in death by his Mother-in-law, Shelby Jean Carver and several aunts and uncles.

He was a 1979 graduate of...

Mar 24, 2024

Katherine Buckner Willis, 74, of Marshall, went to Heaven on angel's wings, March 24, 2024. She was the daughter of the late, Jospeh Glen and Helen Worley Buckner. Katherine attended South Fork Church and retired from Sonopress. In addition to her parents, she is preceded in death by husbands, Lane Metcalf, and Rick Willis; and a brother, Roger Glen...

Mar 24, 2024

Carolyn "Flossie" Kay Gregg, 77, of Weaverville, passed away Sunday, March 24, 2024. She was a lifelong resident of Buncombe County and the daughter of the late Ferris and Jettie Hale Gregg.

Flossie was of the Christian faith and enjoyed traveling. She was a very loving, daughter, sister, aunt, and neighbor, who loved everyone and was willing...

Mar 20, 2024

June Chandler Miller, 72, of Yancey County, went home to be with the Lord, at her home on Wednesday, March 20, 2024. She is the daughter of the late Nina Chandler. June stayed at home while her children were growing up. She then received her nursing degree, which she later retired from after 30 years. She attended Fox Creek...

Mar 19, 2024

Virginia Lee Clemmons, age 72, passed away on March 19, 2024. Virginia was born July 11, 1951, in Buncombe County. She was a daughter to the late Walter and Myrtle Taylor Clemmons. Also preceding her in death were a sister, Betty Goodwin, and a brother, Steve Clemmons.

She is survived by her sons, Scott Turner (Amy), Adam...

Mar 18, 2024

Wanda Lee Ramsey, 93, of Mars Hill, departed this earthly life on March 18, 2024. She was a native of Madison County, predeceased by her loving husband, Robert W. Ramsey, her parents, Euclid and Pearl Cody, and three brothers and two sisters.

Supporting many work-related adventures, Wanda tenderly pampered Robert and her children. She devoted herself to...

Mar 16, 2024

Mary Jo Buckner Smith of Weaverville, age 83, entered into her heavenly home peacefully on March 16, 2024, surrounded by her family. She was born September 3, 1940 to the late Ralph Noah Buckner and Elizabeth Justice Buckner, to whom she was the eldest child. In addition to her parents, Mary Jo is preceded in death by her brother,...

Mar 15, 2024

Stephen (Steve) Blake Bentley of Mars Hill, passed away peacefully at home surrounded by his

family. Steve was born on November 22, 1957 to Dr. Fred and Doris Bentley.

Steve took after his father and loved working with his hands, whether it was working with wood or making handmade knives. He was always on the...