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Ike Noah
Dec 28, 2025
Ikey "Ike" Lee Noah was born on March 4, 1950, in Salisbury, North Carolina, to John Franklin Noah and Marjorie Ethel Mae Noah (McIntire). He was preceded in death by his parents and his brother, Dallas Noah.
Ike proudly served his country in the United States Marine Corps as a rifleman, earning the Rifle Marksman Badge. Ike...
Edward Junior Shelton
Dec 27, 2025
Edward Junior Shelton, 82, of Mills River, NC, formerly of Greeneville, TN, passed away on Saturday, December 27, 2025. He was the son of the late Fred & Marie Helton Shelton.
In addition to his parents, Edward is preceded in death by a daughter, Teresa Ann Shelton, sister, Deborah Jones, and brothers, Robert, Larry, and Jerry Shelton....
Cleotes Crowder
Dec 22, 2025
Cleotes Crowder of Weaverville, NC, was born on October 27, 1934, and peacefully entered into rest with his Lord and Savior on Monday, December 22, 2025. Cleotes was the son of the late Lesley Crowder and Marie Bullman.
He was a member of Locust Grove Baptist Church and was baptized on December 27, 1981. Affectionately known as...
Ervin Allen Roberts
Dec 22, 2025
Ervin Allen Roberts, 85, passed away on Monday, December 22, 2025. He was the son
of the late Frank and Annie Delores Roberts. Ervin was a proud US Air Force Veteran
and retired from Southern Bell Telephone Company. He was also a member of Oak
Grove Missionary Baptist Church. Some of his happiest...
Jeanne Hoffman (Threatt)
Dec 22, 2025
Jeanne Threatt Hoffman was born on November 12, 1939, in Greenville, South Carolina, the daughter of Hines and Jeanne Threatt. She was raised alongside her sisters, Ann Dupuis of Dallas, Texas, and the late Rebecca Jane "Becky" Morgan of Abingdon, Virginia, and her brother, the late Sonny Threatt of Greenville, South Carolina. From an early age, "Baby Jeanne," as...
Joseph Adam Powell
Dec 21, 2025
Joseph Adam Powell, 37, of Mars Hill, passed away, December 21, 2025. He was the son of Joseph "Joe" and Tonya Jones Powell.
He is preceded in death by his paternal grandparents, Joseph Ralph Powell, Jr. and Eula Mae Rumbough and maternal grandfather, Jerry Lee Jones.
In addition to his parents he is survived by...
Relda Ann Capps
Dec 21, 2025
Relda Ann Capps, 80, of Weaverville, NC passed away, December 21, 2025. She was the daughter of the late Henry Earl and Pearl Randall Capps. Relda attended Woodfin Elementary School and was a graduate of Erwin High School. She worked at American Enka, Fridedaire, in home health care and later in life worked as a greeter at Wal-Mart, where...
Billie Dove Metcalf (Boone)
Dec 18, 2025
Billie Dove Metcalf, 90, of Mars Hill, passed away on December 18, 2025 at her home. She was the daughter of the late Dove and Cordellia Boone. In addition to her parents she was preceded in death by her husband of 64 years, David McKinley Metcalf who died in January 2018; a sister, Elizabeth Boone; and daughters, Sheila Metcalf...
David James Smith
Dec 17, 2025
David James Smith, 90, passed away December 17, 2025, at home. He was born February 27, 1935 to the late Lester Joy and Glenna Peck Smith.
David was a US Air Force veteran, a used car salesman, and a Glamour photographer.
David is survived by his wife of 25 years, Betty Phillips Smith; daughters, Karen...
Daylon Cross Lawson
Dec 17, 2025
Daylon Cross Lawson, 24, passed away on December 17, 2025, due to injuries sustained from a car accident. He was born on June 27, 2001, in Henderson County.
Daylon graduated from Durman High School in SC and worked very hard as an apprentice carpenter with Morgan Corp. Daylon loved music, History and Greek Mythology. He was an...
Jeffery Lane Boone
Dec 16, 2025
Jeffrey Lane Boone, 68, of Mars Hill, went to be with his Lord and Savior, on Tuesday, December 16, 2025. He was the son of the late D.C. and Faye Wheeler Boone. Jeff attended Grace Point Church and was the co-owner of Ameritech Slope Constructors for 10 years.
Jeff is survived by his wife of over 33...
Krista Leigh Moss
Dec 14, 2025
Krista Leigh Moss, 32, was born February 5, 1993 in Asheville, NC. Her struggles ended here on earth December 14, 2025 and she began her peaceful walk with her Savior Jesus Christ. She was a graduate of the 2011 class from Crossnore Academy where she received a scholarship and attended Mayland Community College and received a degree in Criminal...
Wilma Jean Chandler (Franklin)
Dec 14, 2025
Wilma Jean Chandler, lovingly known as Nanny, passed away peacefully on December 14, 2025, at the age of 79. Born on May 30, 1946, in Greenville, TN to the late Erlin and Rosie Norton Franklin.
Jean was a resident of Madison County, North Carolina, a place she loved deeply and called home for her entire life. She...
Owen Wallace Fish
Dec 8, 2025
Dr. Owen Wallace Fish passed away at home on December 8, 2025 surrounded by his family and caregivers. Dr. Fish was born October 19, 1931, to Orville and Virgie Fish in Luck, North Carolina. He is predeceased in death by his parents; his first wife, Carolyn Ann Gosnell Fish; his second wife, Helen Lewis Fish; and a daughter, Teresa...
Steven Hoye Fox
Dec 3, 2025
Steven Hoye Fox, 65 of Mars Hill passed away December 3, 2025 at Mission Hospital while surrounded by his loving family. He was born November 25, 1960 in Asheville, NC to the late Edwin and Frances Fox.
Steven was a hair stylist for over 40 years and loved his work and clients very much. He deeply loved...
Eva Elizabeth Mcintosh
Dec 2, 2025
Eva Elizabeth McIntosh, 81, passed away on Tuesday December 2, 2025. She was born June 9, 1944, to the late Frank and Edna Metcalf McIntosh. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her sister, Jane Davis and her husband, Carroll Davis; and a special cousin, Iris English.
Eva was a lifelong resident of...
Joan M. Poole (Metcalf)
Nov 30, 2025
Joan Metcalf Poole, 78, of Spillcorn, passed away, November 30, 2025 surrounded by family. She was the daughter of the late Earlis and Florence Cutshall Metcalf. In addition to her parents, she is preceded in death by a son, Jeffrey Poole (Jamie); sister, Shirley Metcalf; brother, Gene Metcalf; and Stepson, Fred Poole II (Melody). Joan spent her life working...
Lawrence Christopher Anderson
Nov 29, 2025
Lawrence Christopher Anderson, 52, passed away unexpectedly on Saturday, November 29, 2025. He is a lifelong resident of Buncombe County and the son of Lawrence and Wanda Metcalf Anderson.
Chris was an avid sports fan. He loved watching the Vols play any sport, especially with his kids. He took great pride in his family and worked hard...
Amanda Silver Vaughn
Nov 28, 2025
Amanda Silver Vaughn, 31, of Mars Hill, passed away of natural causes, on Friday, November 28, 2025. She is a lifelong resident of Madison County and the daughter of Phillip Silver and the late Angela Carver Silver. In addition to her mother, she is preceded in death by her maternal grandfather, Howard Carver and paternal grandfather and grandmother, Allon...
Eula Rice (Moore)
Nov 24, 2025
Eula Moore Rice, 76, of Mars Hill, passed away on Monday, November 24, 2025. She was a lifelong resident of Madison County and the daughter of the late Floyd and Clara Mars Moore. In addition to her parents, Eula is preceded in death by a sister, Azalee Moore, and a brother, Woodrow Moore.
Eula is survived by...
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