obituaries

Aug 4, 2023

Norman Phillip "Phil" Jamerson, age 66, of Marshall, passed away on August 4, 2023 at Elderberry Health and Rehab. Phil was born on February 22, 1957, in Buncombe County. He was a son of the late Columbus and Shirley Reavis Jamerson.

In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by a sister, Sandra Fore, and...

Aug 2, 2023

Diane Metcalf Ramsey, born Feb. 28, 1953, entered her eternal home in heaven on August 2, 2023. She was met at the gates by her son, Chris Ramsey, and sister, Marcia Rice, where we are certain there were long, long hugs and lots of laughter. She was also preceded by her parents, 2 brothers, and many friends.

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Aug 1, 2023

Denny "Kyle" Goforth, age 40, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, August 1, 2023. He was born on May 23, 1983 in Buncombe County to Denny and Debra Hunter Goforth.

Kyle worked for Timberline and was on the powerline groundmen crew.

In addition to his parents, he is survived by his son, Terry Bartlett (Ricki); brother,...

Aug 1, 2023

Billy G. Culbertson, 95, of Hot Springs, NC, passed away Tuesday, August 1, 2023. He was the son of the late Doctor Hilliard and Bessie Lusk Culbertson and a native of Madison County. Billy is preceded in death by his wife Martha Waco Paris Culbertson, son, Billy Gray Culbertson II, and eight brothers and sisters.

Mr. Culbertson...

Jul 30, 2023

Jack Clinith Bailey, 85, passed away on Sunday, July 30, 2023. He was the son of the late Laney and Estella Jones Bailey and a native of Madison County having lived most of his life in Buncombe County. He is preceded in death by his wife, Esther Coffey Bailey; daughter, Donna Bailey Powell; one grandson; two sisters, and seven...

Jul 29, 2023

Annie Faye Murphy Boone, 84, of Weaverville, NC passed away July 29, 2023, in her home surrounded by family she loved. She was the daughter of the late Reverend John Sam and Thelma Gardner Murphy. Annie was a charter member at Marshall Community Baptist Church. In addition to her parents, she is preceded in death by her husband Thomas...

Jul 24, 2023

Raymond Rudolph Owenby, age 79, passed away peacefully on July 24, 2023 at CarePartners Hospice Center. Raymond was born on June 27, 1944, in Buncombe County to the late Raymond H. and Viola Tweed Owenby.

In addition to his parents, he is preceded in death by his sisters, Hazel Owenby, Alma Hopson, Maxine Fuller, Rebecca Creasman, Jewell...

Jul 23, 2023

Werner Thomas Kraemer, age 64, of Mars Hill, passed away on Sunday, July 23, 2023. He was born on May 5, 1959, in Germany.

Werner served in and retired from the US Navy as Chief Petty Officer. After he retired from the Navy, he served in the Merchant Marines, until he retired from there.

Werner...

Jul 23, 2023

Doris DeBruhl Taylor, age 80, of Marshall, passed away peacefully on July 23, 2023. Doris was born on October 29, 1942, in Buncombe County. She was a daughter of the late Byron and Fushia Gosnell DeBruhl. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Lawrence Taylor, and her sister, Mary Killian.

Doris...

Jul 23, 2023

Merman Franklin, age 72, of Marshall, passed away peacefully on July 23, 2023. Merman was born on April 6, 1951, in Madison County. He was a son of the late Vaughn Franklin and Alice Griffey. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife, Delores Mecca Horne Berry; a sister, Cathy Moore; and a brother...

Jul 18, 2023

Little Whitlee Lydia-Blake Young, 18 days old, of Weaverville, went back to Jesus on Tuesday July 18, 2023, at Mission Hospital. She was born June 30, 2023 to Isaac Young and Alexandra "Alex" Holt. She was preceded in death by her great grandmother, Elaine Bell and great-great grandmother, Joyce Holcombe.

In addition to her parents, she is...

Jul 18, 2023

Floyd Coates, 83, of Mars Hill, passed away Tuesday July 18, 2023, at home, surrounded by his loving family. A native and lifelong resident of Madison County, he was the son of the late Harley and Robbie Rice Coates.

He was the owner of Coates Country Store for many years.

In addition to his parents,...

Jul 17, 2023

April Dawn Thomas, age 51, of Madison County, passed away on Monday July 17, 2023. She was born in Buncombe County on March 13, 1972. She was a daughter of the late Randall Bryson.

April was a loving wife, mother, and Nana. She loved spending time with her family.

In addition to her father, she...

Jul 16, 2023

Karolee Kearns Schloth, devoted Wife & Mother, Co-Founder of Early Childhood Assessment Services (Ambler, PA), Spiritual Alchemist (Healer), Teacher, Reiki Master, Entrepreneur, and World Traveler, played The Game of Earth until she crossed over on Sunday, July 16, 2023, at 63 years old. She passed peacefully in her mountain-top home in Marshall, NC, surrounded by her immediate family.

Jul 13, 2023

Tracy Landon Peek, age 43, of Asheville, passed away on Thursday July 13, 2023.

Tracy was born in Buncombe County on February 25, 1980. Tracy was a graduate of Madison High School and employed with Thermo Fisher.

He is survived by his mother, Lillian Wilson Peek, and brothers, Dwayne, Randy, and Darryl.

A...

Jul 11, 2023

Shirley Ann Bradley Caldwell, age 76, passed away peacefully on July 11, 2023. Shirley was born on January 25, 1947, in the Grapevine Community where she spent her life and attended Grapevine Baptist Church as a life-long member. Shirley spent her years shaping the young lives of the greater Mars Hill community with her work at Mars Hill Elementary...

Jul 11, 2023

Phillip Ball passed away on Tuesday, July 11, 2023, surrounded by the love of his family.

Born on October 1st, 1939 to John Quincey and Gertrude Edwards Ball, Phillip had a passion for cooking and became the first graduate of A-B Tech Culinary School. An affluent and successful businessman, Phillip had an illustrious career as a chef...

Jul 8, 2023

Georgia Walteen Anderson Worley, age 87, passed away Saturday July 8, 2023. She was born April 15, 1936, in Madison County to the late William Curtis and Martha Roberts Anderson.

In addition to her parents, she was also preceded in death by an infant son, Ricky Dean Worley; her sisters, Edna Roberts, Juanita Baldwin, Nora Correll, Robbie...

Jul 5, 2023

Evelyn Mae Bailey Emery, age 81, of Weaverville, passed away on Wednesday July 5, 2023, at the CarePartners Hospice Solace Center in Asheville.

Evelyn was born in Buncombe County on June 1, 1942. She was a daughter of the late Riley Howard and Hattie Sawyer Bailey. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by...

Jul 2, 2023

Ruby Gayle Anderson, 82, of Pfafftown, NC, formerly of Mars Hill, NC, died peacefully on Sunday, July 2, 2023 at Vienna Village.

She was born on August 5, 1940, in Winston-Salem, NC, daughter of the late Hubert W. Cartner and Martha Gibson Cartner. In addition to her parents she was preceded in death by her husband, Frederick...