obituaries

Aug 17, 2023

Judith Ann Wilson Rice, age 66, of Weaverville, passed away on Thursday August 17, 2023. She was born on March 28, 1957 in Transylvania County, to the late Charles and Janie McCall Wilson.

In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by a son, Christopher, and a sister, Wanda.

Judith is survived by...

Aug 17, 2023

JoAnn Anderson Holcombe, age 90, of Barnardsville, passed away peacefully at home on Thursday August 17, 2023. She was born on March 8, 1933 in Buncombe County, to the late Anuel and Bertha Harwood Anderson.

JoAnn loved the outdoors. She enjoyed ginseng hunting, hiking, and exploring the mountains.

In addition to her parents, she was...

Aug 16, 2023

Leonard "Ryan" Randall, age 44, passed away peacefully on Wednesday August 16, 2023. Ryan was born on May 13, 1979, in Buncombe County.

Ryan is survived by his parents, Winona Buckner McMahan (Jerry Keller), and Leonard Randall (Revonda Reese); sister, Kellina Randall Rogers (Jason); beloved niece, Lauren Hughes; and partner, Lane Miller; and his beloved friends of...

Aug 16, 2023

Anna Belle Wyatt Silver of Marshall, NC was born on May 18, 1937 and entered her heavenly home on August 16, 2023. She was the daughter of the late Raymond Wyatt and Elizabeth Rich Wyatt.

She is preceded in death by her husband Lou Allon Silver; sister, Glenada Wyatt; brother, Charles Wyatt; and brothers-in-law, JL Heath, and...

Aug 16, 2023

Joanne Hylemon Rice, age 71, daughter of the late Joe and Lizzie Robinson Hylemon, went to her heavenly home, Wednesday August 16, 2023.

In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her brother, Dale Hylemon.

Left to cherish her memory are her husband of 51 years, David; her daughter, Kendall (Jeffrey); granddaughter,...

Aug 15, 2023

JC Willis, age 86, of Weaverville, passed away peacefully on Tuesday August 15, 2023 at the Solace Center. He was born on July 18, 1937, in Yancey County to the late William Brasky, and Thelma Metcalf Willis.

In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by a daughter, Sherry Crowther; sisters, Hazel Lee Willis, Margie...

Aug 14, 2023

Don Landon "Don L" Murray, age 78 passed away peacefully at home surrounded by family and friends on Monday August 14, 2023. He was born March 5, 1945 to the late Moody and Orlie Clark Murray.

Don L was a member of Peeks Chapel Baptist Church. He retired as a rock mason and carpenter and raised tobacco...

Aug 8, 2023

Andrew Jackson "Boots" Landers, Jr., age 88, passed away on Tuesday August 8, 2023. Boots was born on September 17, 1934, in Madison County to the late Andrew Jackson Landers, Sr and Margaret Kistler Landers.

Boots was a US Navy Korean veteran; upon returning home, he worked as a mechanic, and then was self-employed as a construction...

Aug 8, 2023

Ruth Susan Shook Radford Sutherland, age 95, of Weaverville, passed away peacefully at home surrounded by her loved ones, on Tuesday August 8, 2023. She was born September 25, 1927 in Madison County to the late Hubert and Macie Fender Shook.

Ruth was a member of Victory Fellowship Worship Center. She retired from Mission Hospital as the...

Aug 4, 2023

Michael Everette Boone, age 67, passed away peacefully on August 4, 2023 at home surrounded by his loved ones. He was born on May 7, 1956, in Buncombe County to the late Everette and Christine Cody Boone.

In addition to his parents, he is preceded in death by his brothers, Danny, and Paul Boone.

Left...

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...