obituaries

Feb 15, 2026

David Ames Ruesch, 81, of Weaverville, NC has passed to be with his Savior on Sunday, February 15, 2026. David was born in Waukegan, IL on July 28, 1944, to the late Carl and Alice Ruesch.

Along with his parents, David is preceded in death by his daughter, Reyna; and a son, Christopher.

In 2020,...

Feb 15, 2026

Ray Cornelius Silvers, 93, went to be with our Lord on Sunday, February 15, 2026. He was a lifelong resident of Buncombe County and the son of the late David Wilse and Harriett Edwards Silvers. Ray is preceded in death by his wife, Annie Evelyn Howell Silvers, a son, Danny Silvers, and a grandson, Brad Silvers.

Ray...

Feb 14, 2026

Brett Scott Morton, 39, passed away on February 14, 2026. He was born April 3, 1986 in Lakeland Florida. Brett was a loving father and husband. He enjoyed cooking and worked in culinary management. Brett was a talented musician.

Brett is survived by his wife, Anne Turner Morton; daughter, Mary Jane Morton; father, Gary Morton; mother, Patricia...

Feb 13, 2026

"When the good Lord is ready for me to come home, He'll take me"

-Lorrie Nynette Fisher Roberts

On Friday, February 13,2026, Mom was called home to Heaven. She passed peacefully, surrounded by her family and her two loved (and very spoiled) little dogs. She was a lifelong resident of Weaverville, NC and was the...

Feb 13, 2026

Rev. Carl J. Robinson, 88, of Weaverville, passed away on Friday, February 13, 2026. He was a native of Madison County and the son of the late Cays and Stella Mae Ponder Robinson. Carl is also preceded in death by his first wife, Betty Ruth Robinson, a son, Kevin Robinson, grandson, Jeff Robinson, Jr., sisters, Ruth Rice and Eva...

Feb 10, 2026

Lori Ann Reese Ray, 63, passed away on Tuesday February 10, 2026. She was born on September 21, 1962, in Buncombe County to the late Bobby and Berniece Davis Reese. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by a sister, Janice Reese. Lori was a loving wife and mother. She worked as tax collector for Madison...

Feb 9, 2026

Janie Nash Boyd, 81, of Marshall, passed away peacefully, February 9, 2026, with her family by her side. She was born on August 26, 1944, on Little Pine in Madison County. Janie was the third oldest child born of 8 children to the late Walter, and Mamie Price Nash. There were 4 boys and 4 girls born and raised...

Feb 8, 2026

Marvin Lee King, 69, of Marshall, passed away on Sunday, February 8, 2026. He was the son of Louella Shelton King and the late Clinton King. He is preceded in death by a brother, Lawrence King.

In addition to his mother, Marvin is survived by his children, Misty Fowler, Amber Conner, Sandon King, and Terry King; sister,...

Feb 7, 2026

Jodi Lyn Jamison Brazil, 58, of Mars Hill, passed away on Saturday, February 7, 2026 after a brief illness. She was a native of Philadelphia, PA, and raised in Roanoke, VA surrounded by a large, loving family. She was the daughter of Jean Bratton Jamison and the late Richard Ellis Jamison.

Jodi was a Registered Nurse and most recently employed with...

Feb 6, 2026

Christine Smith Naulty-Davis, age 52, went home to be with the Lord on February 6, 2026, after a courageous five-week battle in the hospital. Christine was a woman of deep faith, unwavering strength, and boundless love. She lived her life as a devoted Christian, finding comfort and purpose in her relationship with God, and she reflected that faith through...

Feb 4, 2026

Harry "Buddy" Smith Kimmons II, 67, of Mars Hill, passed away, February 4, 2026. He was the son of Sally Ann Weil Kimmons and the late Harry Smith Kimmons Jr. Harry was a truck driver for many years.

In addition to his mother Harry is survived by a daughter, Jennifer Kimmons-Hamel; son, Harry Kimmons III and sisters,...

Feb 3, 2026

Terrie Lynn Deweese, 63, of Buncombe County, passed away, February 3, 2026. She was a daughter of Garfield Jones and the late Wanda Norton. She was a loving mother and grandmother.

In addition to her mother, Terrie is preceded in death by two sons, Jesse and Alexander Deweese.

She is survived by her daughter, Krystal...

Jan 31, 2026

After living most of her life on her family's treasured homestead in Buncombe County, Betty Jean Calloway Robinson was escorted by the angels into the presence of her Lord and Savior on January 31, 2026 after a long battle with ALS. She had unwavering faith, never complaining about her condition. Her kind and compassionate nature led her to a...

Jan 30, 2026

Marvel "Cotton" Norton, 65, of Marshall, NC passed away on January 30, 2026 at his home in Marshall. Marvel was born on November 3, 1960 to Matthew and Minnie Norton in Madison, North Carolina.

He is preceded in death by siblings, Ellen Johnson, Helen Worley, Betty Langford and Pauline Gosnell, Jack, Grady and William "Bud" Norton.

Jan 29, 2026

Florence Gregg Willis, 95, of Mars Hill, passed away in the early morning hours of January 29, 2026. She was born on July 18, 1930, in Buncombe County to the late Noble E. Gregg and Sue Mundy Gregg.

In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Boyce Willis who passed away in...

Jan 23, 2026

Lady Diona Davis Cerelli, 81, formerly of Spring Creek, currently living in Asheville, passed away on Friday, January 23, 2026. She was a native of Kentucky and the daughter of the late Harold and Lillian Marie Williams Davis.

She is preceded in death by her husband Patrick Cerelli; and siblings, Robert and Michael Davis, Bonnie Flockhart and...

Jan 23, 2026

Shirley Marie Chandler Roberts, 89, of Weaverville, passed away on Friday, January 23, 2026. She was a lifelong resident of Buncombe County and the daughter of the late John Frank Chandler and Belle Wilson Chandler Sprinkle.

Shirley is preceded in death by her husband Tony Roberts, sisters, Ethel Howell and Grace Fender, and brother, James Chandler.

Jan 22, 2026

On Thursday, January 22, 2026, Gladys Ellen Shelton Ballard, 83, went to be with her Lord and Savior at 6:42 p.m. She accepted the Lord as a young girl and was baptized, and she thoroughly enjoyed attending church throughout her life.

Gladys was born on September 8, 1942, in Madison County, North Carolina, and spent her younger...

Jan 20, 2026

Velma Wilde Hamlin was born and raised in the Locust Grove Community where she made her home for the past 89 years. On the evening of January 20, 2026, while surrounded by her family, the Lord passed by and took her by the hand and walked her down the streets of gold.

She began her working career...

Jan 20, 2026

William P. "Bill" Conner, age 68 of Weaverville, passed away Tuesday, January 20, 2026 at home surrounded by his family. He was born March 17, 1957 in Asheville, to the late Roy and Ruth Fisher Conner.

In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his daughter, Sarah Kimberly Conner, who died in 2018.