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Ike Noah

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

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

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

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)

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

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

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)

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

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

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

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

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)

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

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

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

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)

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

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

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)

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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