obituaries

Dec 27, 2023

Ryan Thomas Atkins, 44, of Asheville, passed away Wednesday, December 27, 2023. He was a lifelong resident of Buncombe County and the son of Deborah Clinton and Larry Atkins.

In addition to his parents, Ryan is survived by his son, Thomas Atkins and his mother, Vicki Morgan; sister, Tiffany Atkins; brother, Jason Atkins; niece, LaRae Atkins; nephew,...

Dec 26, 2023

Donna Nagey Robertson, formerly of Mountain View Dr. Mars Hill peacefully passed away on December 26, 2023, at the Givens Estates Health Care Center .

Donna was born in Indiana, PA, to Frank and Helen (Miller) Nagey on November 16, 1935. In 1960, she married Joe Chris Robertson, and together they shared 40 years until his passing...

Dec 26, 2023

Leo Elwood Dillingham, age 78, of 32 Tobacco Rd Weaverville N.C, left his earthly home to be with his heavenly father on December 26, 2023. He was born on October 29, 1945, in Barnardsville N.C. to the late Lyman and Zertha Banks Dillingham.

He spent his early years fishing, hunting, trapping, logging, digging ginseng, landscaping, doing carpentry,...

Dec 25, 2023

Adam "Ross" Pike, age 41, of Oak Ridge, TN, passed away on Monday, December 25, 2023 and is now at peace with the Lord in his eternal home in Heaven.

Ross was a native of Weaverville and attended North Buncombe High School. One of his most proud achievements was that he became a Wildland Fire Fighter going...

Dec 23, 2023

Regenia Darline Chandler Young, 70, of Weaverville passed away Saturday, December 23, 2023 at her home. She was a native of Madison County, graduated from Mars Hill High School and moved to Buncombe County. Regenia was the daughter of the late Oval and Jessie Smith Chandler. In addition to her parents, she is also preceded in death by a...

Dec 22, 2023

Ms. Chelsie Courtney Baldwin-Anderson, 31, of Asheville, NC passed away Friday, December 22, 2023, at Mission Hospital in Asheville, NC. Chelsie was a graduate of A.C. Reynolds High School and worked as a data analyst at Thermo-Fisher Scientific.

Her true passion and heart were her family, two beautiful little girls, Sybil and Skylar and her beloved pets,...

Dec 18, 2023

Patricia Ann "Pat" Parton Cantrell, 72, of Marshall passed away Monday, December 18, 2023. She was a native of Greene County, TN and the daughter of the late Howard and Oneta Shelton Parton. Pat was a member of Memorial Church of God and a loving wife, mother, and grandmother.

In addition to her parents, she is preceded...

Dec 16, 2023

Cornelia Fay Ball, long-time resident of Mars Hill, North Carolina, passed away on Saturday, December 16, 2023.

Born on November 10, 1940 to James Wesley and Mary Sue Jacobs, Fay grew up in Johnson City, Tennessee and graduated from Science Hill High School. After marrying the love of her life, Phillip Ball, Fay moved to Mars Hill,...

Dec 15, 2023

Marsha Rice Gosnell, age 69, passed away on December 15, 2023. She was the daughter of the late Hassel and Zell Metcalf Rice.

She is survived by her husband; Cline Gosnell, sons; Garland Gosnell (Hannah) and Bobby Gosnell (Roxanne), grandchildren; Corey Lane Gosnell, Boone Grady Gosnell, Mariah Shea Frye (Bradley), and great grandchild; Hazelyn Frye.

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Dec 14, 2023

James Robert Griffin, age 56, passed away on December 14, 2023.

He is survived by his mother; Louise Griffin Caldwell (Jerry), daughter; Danielle Griffin, brother; Donnie Griffin (Doris), grandchildren; Conner and Ellie, nieces; Victoria Moorefield (Austin), Elizabeth Griffin and Brittany Lamb (Zack) and great nephew; Walker Lamb.

A funeral service will be held at 12:00...

Dec 12, 2023

Merita Ann McKinney Pegg Dudley, age 88, passed away on December 12, 2023. She was born on October 14, 1935 in Buncombe County to the late Coy D. and Susie Lee Buckner McKinney.

Merita was a member of Mt. Sheba Baptist Church.

In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her first...

Dec 11, 2023

Rev. Warren Walter Williams, age 78, passed away on December 11, 2023. He was born on November 1, 1945 in Buncombe County, to the late Clyde and Ira Lorena Anders Williams.

Warren was a loving father, grandfather and great grandfather. His passion was preaching God's word and singing. Rev. Williams pastored and spread the word to Byrds...

Dec 10, 2023

Everett Calvin Hensley. 82 of Weaverville, passed away December 10, 2023. He was the son of the late John and Althea Hensley and a native of Madison County having lived most of his life in Buncombe County. Everett was employed by American Enka and a mechanic in the US Army. He was interested in the Beacon food ministry.

Dec 8, 2023

Mrs. Alta "Susie" Capps passed away on Friday, December 8,2023 at Pardee Hospital in Hendersonville, NC. She was born at home on December 3, 1936, the second child of the late Ralph & Meda Coates Harmon.

She lived most of her life in Madison Co. until her illness when she moved to Hendersonville to live with her...

Dec 8, 2023

Stephanie Anne (Butler) Warner, known for her witty humor and endless hospitality, went to be with

the Lord on December 8, 2023, after a courageous battle with brain cancer. She was 57 years old.

Stephanie was born on December 13, 1965, in California to Jennie Medford Butler and the late William

Butler. In...

Dec 7, 2023

Hall Bruce, age 85, of Marshall, passed away on December 7, 2023. He was born on November 8, 1938, in Madison County, to the late Harrison and Ada Belle Cody Bruce.

In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife, Barbara Anne Cargile Bruce

Hall enjoyed antiquing and loved his dog,...

Dec 7, 2023

Rochsella Norton, age 85, of Madison County passed away on December 7th 2023. She was born on May 28th 1938 to the late John and Delcie Hensley. In addition to her parents she was preceded in death by her husband son and a daughter. Also three brothers and a sister. She's survived by her daughters Frances Norton Linda Peters...

Dec 7, 2023

Richard "Leon" Ray, age 77, passed away on December 7, 2023. He was born on August 13, 1946, in Yancey County, to the late Kenneth and Glen Eva Calloway Ray.

In addition to his parents, he was also preceded in death by his wife, Wanda McKinney Ray; his son, Randy Ray; sisters, Peggy Deitz, and Jean Hicks;...

Dec 3, 2023

Janet Carol Ramsey Watts, 61, of Mars Hill, passed away December 3, 2023. She was the daughter of Jerome and Virginia Green Ramsey.

She is survived by her husband Randy Watts; sister, Pat Meadows (Jack); Brothers, Ronald Ramsey (Marilyn), Keith Ramsey (Karen), Gary Ramsey (Rosalyn); her fur baby Midnight; numerous nieces' nephews, and great nieces and great...

Dec 2, 2023

Elizabeth "Liz" Adele Ponder Clayton gained her angel wings December 2, 2023. She was born October 5, 1928.

Liz was a beloved mother, Maw, aunt, and educator. Liz will be remembered for the stories she told of her grand and adventurous life as well as her bold personality. She was not afraid to share her opinion or...