obituaries

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...

Oct 21, 2023

Donna Elizabeth Tweed Hagan, 79, of Marshall, passed away Saturday, October 21, 2023. She was a lifelong resident of Madison County and born on March 28, 1944. Donna was the daughter of the late Tola Marie Meadows Stephenson and Guy V. Tweed. She was the owner/operator of Good Enough Consignment Shop and retired from Calvary Worship Center as the...

Oct 21, 2023

Helen Anderson Manning, age 86, passed away peacefully on October 21,2023. She was born in Asheville, North Carolina on July 14, 1937, to the late Jack Anderson and Jessie Ballard Anderson.

Loving mother and grandmother, she loved spending time in the woods, searching for mushrooms, ginseng and could name about any flower and plant, watching the bears...

Oct 18, 2023

Betty Norton Mace, age 95, quietly moved from this world to her heavenly home on October 18, 2023. She was born In Mars Hill, NC September 13, 1928, to the late Luther Norton and Nora Davis Norton.

In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her beloved husband of 56 years Dewey Mace, brothers...

Oct 16, 2023

Dana Metcalf Shelton passed away on October 16, 2023. She was born September 2, 1966, and began her journey of helping other people. She was a happy child, always giggling and smiling, often so much that our mother couldn't keep her still! As she grew, she helped others at our church, sang in a small group for many churches,...

Oct 15, 2023

Mary Ruth Candler Davis, 87, went to her heavenly home on October 15, 2023. She was a lifelong resident of Madison County and the daughter of the late Clyde Hue and Mary Lee Edwards Candler. Mary was preceded in death by her husband, Fain Robert Davis, son-in-law, Robbie Winker, brother, Billyray Candler, and brother-in-law, Frankie Davis.

She...

Oct 14, 2023

Krystan "Paige" Jenkins, 27, of Alexander NC, passed away unexpectedly on October 16, 2023. Her family is deeply saddened by her death. Paige was born on May 10, 1996, to Aleshia Coates and Montie Jenkins.

Paige loved music and enjoyed playing soccer with her friends. Paige was a kind and thoughtful soul and will always be remembered...

Oct 14, 2023

Anisha Rose Sharp of Mars Hill, NC, born March 19, 1994 passed away at home on October 14, 2023. Anisha had a love for swimming, Minnie (her dog), and traveling with her family. Her passions were working as a peer support specialist to help those recovering from substance use disorder, and spending time with and caring for her Granny....

Oct 14, 2023

Jerry Joseph Riddle, age 85, passed away on October 14, 2023. He was born on January 2, 1938, in Pulaski, VA to the late Willie Frederick and Georgia Riddle Hale.

In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by two sons, Timothy, and Roger Riddle; and a great grandchild, Raegan Emanuel.

Jerry is...

Oct 13, 2023

Kathy Elaine Buckner, age 67, of Marshall, passed away on October 13, 2023. She was born on December 8, 1955, in Greene County, TN, to the late Lois and Alma Lee (Norton) Buckner.

Kathy enjoyed watching the world around her, people passing by, animals, and looking at nature. She loved listening to Conway Twitty, attending church, cutting...

Oct 13, 2023

Gail Murray, age 84, of Weaverville, passed away on October 13, 2023. She was born on April 22, 1939,

in Madison County, to the late Curtis Ledford and Hazel Howell Ledford Ramsey.

In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Rev. Billy Murray, brother, Curtis

"Gary" Ledford and...

Oct 12, 2023

Roy Leonard Robinson, age 83, of Mars Hill, went home to be with the Lord, on October 12, 2023. He was born on June 3, 1940, in Madison County to the late Rev. Cays Robinson and Stella Ponder Robinson.

In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by 2 sisters, Eva Hunter, and Ruth Rice;...

Oct 10, 2023

Edward Allen "Al" Cooley, age 57, passed away on Tuesday October 10, 2023 at his home. He was born on April 16, 1966, in Los Angeles County, CA, to Edward Allen Cooley and the late Jennie Clark Daniels.

Al is survived by his wife, Debra Lewis Cooley; daughter, Meghan Cooley; son, Blake Cooley; bonus children, Brandon and...

Oct 8, 2023

Grover Dale Gillis, Jr., of Asheville passed away peacefully at home on October 8, 2023. Dale was a native of the Paint Fork community of Madison County and the son of Grover Dale Gillis, Sr. and Nell Ann Duck Gillis who preceded him in death.

He is survived by his loving wife, Ruth Blalock Gillis, son Jason...

Oct 5, 2023

Weaverville, NC - Hazel West Deaver, age 81, died October 5th, 2023 surrounded by family after a long illness.

Hazel was born July 17, 1942 in Mars Hill NC. She was the youngest of three children born to Cline and Inez West. She graduated with honors from Mars Hill High School, before attending and graduating with honors...

Oct 5, 2023

Dallas "Bruce" Williams, 68, of Weaverville, passed away Thursday, October 5, 2023. He was the son of the late Britt and Juanita Lloyd Williams and a native of Madison County.

Bruce was a US Army veteran who served during the Vietnam Era. He retired from the VA Hospital and attended Ivy Ridge Church of God. Bruce enjoyed...

Oct 3, 2023

Ronnie James King "Taw Taw", age 75, passed away peacefully at home on Tuesday October 3, 2023. He was born November 1, 1947, in Buncombe County. Ronnie was a son of the late James Grady and Ivery Metcalf King.

Ronnie was a truck driver who was always very helpful and willing to lend a hand when needed....

Oct 3, 2023

Randolph Kyle Cutshall, lovingly known as "Randy", moved to his eternal home in Heaven, on Tuesday, October 3, 2023. Randy was born on March 24, 1960, in Winston-Salem. Born at only 4 pounds, Randy was a fighter from the beginning, and he continued to fight as his health declined over the past 10 years. He was preceded in death...

Sep 27, 2023

Johnny Robinson, age 77, of Mars Hill, passed away peacefully at home on Wednesday September 27, 2023. He was born in Madison County on August 15, 1946 to the late Clarence and Virgie Lewis Robinson.

Johnny was an avid hunter and fisherman. White tailed deer hunting was his passion. He was a member of Upper Laurel Baptist...

Sep 23, 2023

Mrs. Barbara Jane Reddick Wallen, 69, of Mars Hill, NC passed away peacefully at Mission Hospital in Asheville, NC on Saturday, September 23, 2023. She is the daughter of the late Humphrey and Margareet King Reddick and was born in Yuba City, California. Barbara enjoyed pencil sketching, reading her Bible, and crafts where she lived at Elderberry. She was...