Nancy Lee Blitch (Goforth)
Jun 19, 2024
Nancy Lee Goforth Blitch, 86, formerly of Mars Hill, was absent from her body and present with her Lord on June 19, 2024. She was preceded in death by her husband Paul Raymond Blitch; parents, Walter and Mabel Radford Goforth; son, Joseph James DeBlaker; grandson, Benjamin Andrew James; and a special mother-in-law, Catharine DeBlaker.
She is survived...
Paul Boles
Jun 17, 2024
Paul R. Boles, 85, passed away peacefully on June 17, 2024, at The Greens at Weaverville. Paul was born and raised on Spillcorn, to Oscar and Nellie Wallin Boles, one of five children.
In addition to his parents, Paul is preceded in death by his wife, Peggy Gentry Boles, sister Sophia Franklin, and a brother, Junior Boles....
Helen Elizabeth Chandler (Harvel)
Jun 16, 2024
Helen Harvel Chandler, 88, of Madison County, went to be with Jesus on June 16, 2024.
Helen was born in Jonesville, VA on June 13, 1936 to William and Edna Harvel. She attended Warren Wilson College. She met and married Andrew Chandler on September 3, 1956 and has resided in Madison County, NC. She was a member...
Rebecca Ray (Jenkins)
Jun 15, 2024
Rebecca Jenkins Ray, 77, went to be with her Heavenly Father peacefully at her home on Saturday, June 15, 2024. She was a native of Madison County and the daughter of the late Clay and Leakie Whitt Jenkins. In addition to her parents, she is preceded in death by her brother, Rick Jenkins.
Becky taught high school...
Barbara Jean Shipley (Franklin)
Jun 15, 2024
Barbara Jean Franklin Shipley, 92, of TN, passed away Saturday, June 15, 2024. She was the daughter of the late P.E. and Dolly Lee Wallin Franklin and a native of Madison County, NC. Barbara is preceded in death by her husband, Paul Lewis Shipley; her daughter, Marcia Lee Shipley Henry; her son, Paul Edward Shipley; and her two brothers,...
Ivarene Marlor (Ammons)
Jun 6, 2024
Ivarene Ammons Marlor, 89, passed away on Thursday, June 6, 2024, surrounded by her children and grandchildren.
A native of Madison County, she was raised in the Grapevine community and lived most of her adult life in Sandy Mush. She was a loving wife, mother, and granny. She took pleasure in taking care of her family through...
Don Wesley Honeycutt
Jun 4, 2024
Don Wesley Honeycutt, age 81, passed away on June 4, 2024. He was born on September 26, 1942, in Yancey County, to the late Joe and Etta Mae Wilson Honeycutt.
Don worked in the construction industry.
In addition to his parents, he was also preceded in death by his sisters, Wilma Honeycutt, and Marie Chapman;...
Dr. Virginia Hart
Jun 1, 2024
Dr. Virginia Hart died on June 1, 2024, in Mars Hill, NC at the age of 101.
Coach Hart was born on May 16, 1923, in Charleston, SC to Mr. & Mrs. Thomas J. Hart. She spent her first 18 years in Vance, SC and was the last survivor of eight children and had 18 nieces and...
Jarrod Herbert Franklin
Jun 1, 2024
Jarrod Herbert Franklin, 57, passed away Saturday, June 1, 2024, at Mission Hospital. He was
born June 30, 1966, in Buncombe County and was a lifelong resident of the Alexander
community.
Jarrod attended North Buncombe High School and had a career as a skilled plumber. He
enjoyed playing golf, even scoring...
Rufus "Dean" Peek
May 31, 2024
Dean Peek, age 64, passed away on Friday May 31, 2024. He was born on April 3, 1960, in Buncombe County to the late Rufus H. and Louisa Ramsey Peek.
Dean was a loving husband, father and grandfather.
In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by a sister, Linda Ponder; and three...
Paula Elaine Hensley (Chandler)
May 25, 2024
Paula Elaine Chandler Hensley, 72, of Asheville, passed away Saturday, May 25, 2024. She was a lifelong resident of Buncombe County and the daughter of the late Shuford and Elsie Chandler. In addition to her parents, she is preceded in death by her brothers, Donnie and Tommy Chandler; sister-in-law, Betty Hensley; brothers-in-law, Roscoe and Russell Hensley, and Steve Gentry;...
Jack "Junior" Seay
May 24, 2024
Jack Junior Seay, 89, passed away Friday May 24, 2024. He was preceded in death by his parents, Orville and Ethel Seay; wife of 58 years, Wavel Chandler Seay; an infant son; grandson, Zachary Freeman, who passed away in 2013; 1 brother; and 8 sisters.
He is survived by his daughter, Sheila Hyatt (Bobby); son, Ricky Seay...
Paul Pritchard Briggs Jr.
May 21, 2024
Paul Pritchard Briggs Jr., 78, of Mars Hill, passed away Tuesday, May 21, 2024. He was born on Wednesday, March 13, 1946, and the son of the late Paul Pritchard Briggs, Sr. and Elezene Elizabeth English Briggs. Paul was a native of Madison County and served in the US Army Reserve for six years. He was a graduate of...
Preston Arvil Edwards
May 20, 2024
Preston Arvil Edwards, 99, of Woodfin, NC, went to be with his Lord and Savior on May 20, 2024. He was the son of the late Luther and Ethel Smith Edwards of Mars Hill, NC. He was preceded in death by his loving wife of 58 years, Nancy Jo Fisher Edwards; infant son, Carson Edwards; son, Keith Edwards; two...
Brenda Sue Wheeler (Arwood)
May 19, 2024
Brenda Arwood Wheeler,74, of Leicester, passed away May 19, 2024. She was the daughter of the late Junior Lee and Mary Frances Wingfield Arwood. In addition to her parents Brenda is preceded in death by her loving husband of 57 years, Ray Wheeler.
Mrs. Wheeler was employed at Buncombe County DSS for 30 years and Eblen Foundation...
Richard Nelson "Dick" Mccurry
May 19, 2024
Richard Nelson McCurry, age 90, of Asheville, passed away on May 19, 2024 at CarePartners Hospice Center. Richard was born on August 14, 1933, in Buncombe County to the late George Nelson and Rhoma Brown McCurry.
In addition to his parents, he was also preceded in death by his wife, Joan Randall McCurry; daughter, Janet McCurry Henderson;...
Eddie Bert Foxx
May 16, 2024
Eddie Bert Foxx, of Asheville, passed away peacefully when he went to be with the Lord on May 16, 2024, after an extended illness. He was surrounded by a loving family and Christian caregivers.
He was preceded in death by his parents, George L. Fox and Dorothy Chandler Foxx, and a son, Gregory Allen Foxx. He is...
Helen Hensley (Littrell)
May 14, 2024
Helen Littrell Hensley, age 75, of Weaverville, passed away on May 14, 2024. Helen was born on February 24, 1949, in Buncombe County. She was a daughter of the late Norman and Lula Mae Fowler Littrell.
In addition to her parents, she was also preceded in death by a sister, Carolyn Littrell Winders, and two brothers, Ronnie...
Rickey Dale Hensley
May 14, 2024
Rickey Dale Hensley, 62, went to be with Jesus, and waiting on him was his late wife Kit, his parents, and several siblings. He was surrounded by loved ones in the afternoon of May 14. He was a father figure to so many and a constant example of Christ-like love. A hard worker all his life, he never refused...
