obituaries

Nov 30, 2023

Stephanie Baldwin Soderquist, 60, of Marshall, passed away Thursday, November 30, 2023. She was the daughter of Richard and Elaine Shepherd Baldwin.

In addition to her parents, Stephanie is survived by her husband, Charlie Soderquist; two sons, Dustin Bradley (Megan) and Kelby Bradley (Betty); sister Teresa Dill (Tony); grandchildren, Taylor Ponder, Ella Bradley, Riley Jean Spencer, and...

Nov 24, 2023

Ricky Robinson, age 69, of Weaverville, passed away peacefully on Friday November 24, 2023. He was born on July 22, 1954, in Buncombe County to the late Kermit and Edna Bailey Robinson.

Ricky worked in the construction industry and loved the outdoors. He loved being in the mountains and enjoyed fishing.

Ricky is survived by...

Nov 20, 2023

My loving mother, Ruth Reed Whitmire, entered the gates of Heaven after passing away, November 20, 2023 after a long and joy filled life. She always demonstrated a life of Jesus in how she gave to others during her life. She received real joy from helping others.

If you would like to pay your respects you are...

Nov 19, 2023

Danny Lee Moore, 73, of Woodfin, passed away Sunday, November 19, 2023. He was the son of the late Jack Daniel Moore and Ruby Massey Davis. Danny was a native of Madison County having lived most of his life in Buncombe. He retired from Abbott Construction Company.

Danny is preceded in death by 3 sisters, Connie Davis,...

Nov 18, 2023

In Loving Memory

It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of our beloved Cindy Hollifield Thom. She departed this world to be with Jesus on Saturday, November 18, 2023.

A devoted kindergarten teacher, she touched the lives of countless young minds with her love for them and her love for Jesus.

Nov 15, 2023

Keith Allen Silvers, age 49, passed away unexpectedly on November 15, 2023. He was born on July 19, 1974 in Johnson City, TN to Charlotte Ray Silvers and the late Claude Silvers.

Keith was a jack of all trades working in construction most of his life. He was a loving husband, father, and grandfather.

In...

Nov 12, 2023

Carroll Evan Wilson, Sr., age 78, passed away after an extended illness where he went from a worn out body into a new heavenly body, on November 12, 2023. He was born December 23, 1944 in Madison County to the late Robert Oss and Pansy Hensley Wilson.

Carroll was a hard worker and was always helping the...

Nov 11, 2023

Eloise Hylemon Rice, age 85, passed away on November 11, 2023. She was born on May 1, 1938, in Yancey County, to the late Joe and Lizzy Robinson Hylemon.

In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Ernest Rice; brother, Dale Hylemon; sister, Joanne Rice; and great grandchild, Bentley Council; and brother-in-law,...

Nov 11, 2023

Frank Morgan, Jr., age 88, of Marshall, passed away at home with his wife by his side on November 11, 2023. He was born on September 3, 1935, in Madison County, to the late Frank and Effie McDaris Morgan.

Frank's long life was filled with love and care for Martha, his wife of 64 years, his children,...

Nov 10, 2023

Lola Payne Gosnell, age 94, passed away on November 10, 2023. She was born April 25, 1929 in Madison County, to the late Wade and Lila McDevitt Payne.

In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Rev. Roy Junior Gosnell, Jr.; daughters, Irene Sams, Christina Gosnell, and Priscilla Gosnell; sons, Ed Gosnell,...

Nov 10, 2023

David "Brooks" Doan, age 83, passed away on November 10, 2023. He was born on March 27, 1940 in Madison County to the late David and Nell Banks Doan.

Brooks joined the US Army and served in France and Germany. He was a member of Laurel Valley Baptist Church. Traveling out West was his favorite past time....

Nov 9, 2023

Patty Jo Tipton Meadows, age 79, of Marshall, passed away peacefully at home surrounded by her family, Thursday November 9, 2023. She was born on March 12, 1944 in Madison County, to the late Coleman and Robena Clark Tipton.

Patty was a seamstress for many years. She was a loving wife, mother, and grandmother. Her grandchildren were...

Nov 6, 2023

In Loving Memory of Ella Johnson Hensley

November 25, 1923, to November 6, 2023

Granny Eller, a beacon of faith and love, passed peacefully at home on November 6, 2023, after having lived just nineteen days shy of a century on this earth. Born in Madison County, she married Arnold "Monk" Hensley in 1946 after...

Nov 5, 2023

Rebecca Cory Jenkins, age 50, died unexpectedly at Mission Hospital in Asheville, NC on November 5, 2023. She was born on October 27, 1973, in Manatee County, FL, to Aaron Alan Cory and Linda Lang Cory.

She was a member of Morning View Baptist Church and loved singing in church. Rebecca enjoyed going to her cabin at...

Oct 31, 2023

Darrell Winfred Roberts, age 50, of the Walnut community, passed away unexpectedly on October 31, 2023. He was born on January 10, 1973 to the late Donnie and Darlene Reed Roberts.

In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his grandmother, Dorothy Reed Gosnell; grandparents, Lemi and Nettie Lee Davis Roberts; and a cousin,...

Oct 29, 2023

Robert C. "Bob" Ruiz, age 94, died in the early morning hour around 2:25 am on Sunday October 29, 2023. He was born on August 4, 1929 to the late Elsie Brown Ruiz.

In addition to his mother, he was preceded in death by his wife of 65 years, Betty Mehaffey Ruiz; and 2 brothers, William and...

Oct 28, 2023

Ms. Mildred Franklin Proffitt, age 90, of Mars Hill, passed away peacefully on October 28, 2023. She was born on November 19, 1932, in Madison County, to the late Grant and Ada Mace Franklin.

In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Wayne Proffitt; her sister, Eula Wheeler; and two brothers, Taylor,...

Oct 28, 2023

Ms. Donna Sue McHone, 59, of Weaverville, NC passed away Saturday, October 28th, 2023, at Mission Hospital in Asheville, NC. She was born in Ft. Knox, Kentucky to R. J. and Hilda Whittemore McHone. Donna was an administrator in the Forest Service Department. She was a Member of Browns Chapel Baptist Church.

In addition to her parents,...

Oct 26, 2023

Glenda Faye Thurmond DeWeese, age 82, passed away peacefully on Thursday, October 26, 2023 at home surrounded by her family and loved ones. She was born on October 13, 1941 to the late David and Sarah Gaither Thurmond.

In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Richard DeWeese; a sister, Virginia T....

Oct 24, 2023

Connie Pickens Helms

On October 24, 2023 God's plan for Connie here on earth was complete. Today Connie is in the hands of a loving God where she will forever be happy and at peace. Connie was born February 12, 1965 to Phil and Melba Pickens of Weaverville. She was a graduate of North Buncombe High School...