Robert Alan Chandler
Jun 12, 2023
Robert Alan Chandler, 63, of Marshall, passed away Monday, June 12, 2023. He was a lifelong resident of Madison County and the son of Helen Harvel Chandler and the late Andrew Chandler.
In addition to his mother, Robert is survived by his brothers, Andrew Chandler Jr., and William Chandler (Linda); niece, Kellie Byrd (Jason); nephews, Andy Lee...
Larry Dean Duyck
Jun 8, 2023
Larry Dean Duyck, 60, of Weaverville, NC passed away on Thursday, June 8, 2023, at Four Seasons Elizabeth House in Flat Rock, NC. Larry was the son of the late Rex and Evelyn Veraeen Dillingham Duyck. He was a lifelong resident of Buncombe County and was a member of Paint Fork Missionary Baptist Church in Barnardsville, NC.
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Homer Calvin "Slick" Bailey
Jun 7, 2023
Mr. Homer "Slick" Calvin Bailey, 93, of Weaverville, NC passed away on Wednesday, June 7, 2023, at Swannanoa Health and Rehabilitation. Homer was the son of the late Walter and Ocie Corn Bailey and was a lifelong resident of Buncombe County. He served his church, Open Bible Church, as a deacon and superintendent for over 50 years. Homer was...
Aidan James Kyle Riddle
Jun 5, 2023
Aidan James Kyle Riddle, 10 yrs., passed away Monday June 5, 2023, after a lifelong illness. He was born February 13, 2013, in Mecklenburg County to Timothy Riddle and Celestrial Hinst and resided in Buncombe County.
Aidan always had a smile on his face. He was always a loving, and happy boy who loved his friends and...
Frank Conley Ballard Jr.
Jun 5, 2023
Frank Conley Ballard, Jr., 81, of Ox Creek Community in Weaverville, went to be with Jesus on Monday, June 5, 2023.A native and lifelong resident of Buncombe County, he was the son of the late Frank, Sr. and Kathleen Penland Ballard.
He was retired from Steelcase and known as the Sunflower man in the Ox Creek Community....
Robert Brantley Robertson
Jun 2, 2023
Robert Brantley Robertson, age 82, of Mars Hill, passed away Friday June 2, 2023, at home surrounded by his loved ones. He was born January 23, 1941, in Richmond County, NC to the late Gilbert and Virginia Brantley Robertson.
Robert was a United States Army veteran. He was a member of Beech Glen Baptist Church.
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Daniel David Manos
Jun 2, 2023
Daniel David Manos, 52, of Marshall, NC, went home to be with the Lord, June 2, 2023. He was the son of Minnie Seay and the late Jeter Manos.
In addition to his mother, he is survived by his wife of 9 years, Norma; several children, grandchildren, brothers, sisters, and a special friend Bobby Crow.
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Barbara Marie Bradley (Roberts)
May 30, 2023
Barbara Marie Roberts Bradley, age 87, passed away on Tuesday May 30, 2023, at home surrounded by her loved ones. She was born October 18, 1935, in Buncombe County to the late George and Lena Brooks Roberts.
In addition to her parents, she was also preceded in death by her husband, Billy Carroll Bradley who passed away...
Ronnie Wesley Warren
May 29, 2023
Ronnie Wesley Warren, age 82, passed away Monday May 29, 2023, at The Laurels of Hendersonville. He was born June 29, 1940, in Buncombe County to the late Carroll W. and Jettie Smith Warren. Also preceding him in death was his wife, Iretha Mace Warren; and two daughters, Jan Baldwin and Cathy Williams; and a grandson Joshua "Bubba" Dewayne...
Loyd James Willis
May 27, 2023
Loyd James Willis, age 91, of Mars Hill, passed away Saturday May 27, 2023. He was a son of the late Ed and Bonnie Hollifield Willis. In addition to his parents, he was also preceded in death by 11 brothers and sisters.
Loyd was a deacon at Peek's Chapel Baptist Church. He is survived by his wife,...
Donna Annette Galloway (Denny)
May 22, 2023
Donna "Cricket" Denny Galloway, age 63, passed away on Monday, May 22, 2023. Born May 4, 1960, she was a daughter of the late John Denny and Frances Presley Wood. She had a lot of hardships in her life but faced them with strength and determination. May she now rest in peace. She loved gardening, quilting and her dog...
Jerry Augustine Ball
May 22, 2023
Jerry Augustine Ball, 78, of Mars Hill passed away Monday, May 22, 2023. He was the son of the late William Tecumseh Ball and Verlie Mace Ball. Along with his parents he is preceded in death by a brother Dave Ball and wife Gladys; sister Joann Marcena Ball Faulkner and husband Bill and a brother-in-law Tom Hoffner.
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Roger Vance Murray
May 21, 2023
Roger Vance Murray, age 70, passed away on Sunday May 21, 2023. Born March 24, 1953, he was the son of the late William and Virginia Hamlin Murray. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by a brother, Darrell Murray.
He is survived by his wife, Diane Murray; sons, Baretta Murray (Dawn) and Kenny...
Katherine Nora Coates (Honeycutt)
May 21, 2023
Katherine Nora Honeycutt Coates, 83, of Marshall, NC passed away May 21, 2023. She was a lifelong resident of Madison County, and the daughter of the late Robert and Margie Honeycutt Ramsey. Ms. Coates attended Arrington Branch Baptist Church. In addition to her parents, she is preceded in death by her husband Zack Coates, sisters Martha Parker and Hazel...
Dianne Michelle Dillingham (Patton)
May 21, 2023
Dianne Patton Dillingham, age 68, of Mars Hill, NC, passed away Sunday, May 21, 2023. Born January 26, 1955, she was a daughter of the late Boyd and Bertha Mitchell Patton. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her brother, Boyd Patton, Jr.
Dianne loved her grandchildren and loved having picnics.
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Nell Metcalf (Ballard)
May 18, 2023
Nell Ballard Metcalf, 92, of Barnardsville, passed away Thursday, May 18, 2023. She was a daughter of the late Willie Ralph and Aretta Williams Ballard.
In addition to her parents, she was also preceded in death by her husband, Roy Gaither Metcalf; two sons, Eugene, and Donald Metcalf (Helen); grandchildren, Joey, and Savannah Metcalf; and sisters, Pauline,...
Marie Anders (Metcalf)
May 11, 2023
Marie Metcalf Anders, age 88, of Mars Hill, passed away Thursday May 11, 2023. She was born June 12, 1934, in Madison County to the late Herbert and Margaret Metcalf.
Also preceding her in death are her husband, Warren Anders; and two sons, Bobby, and Roger Anders.
Left to cherish her memory are her sons;...
Randall Duane "Randy" Ray
May 11, 2023
Randall "Randy" Duane Ray, 53, of Weaverville, gently passed from this world and entered into the arms of Jesus Christ Thursday, May 11, 2023 in his home surrounded by his family. He is the son of Richard Leon Ray and the late Wanda McKinney Ray. He was an avid lover of dirt bikes, ATVs, water skiing, movies, hot rods,...
Theresa Fore
May 11, 2023
Theresa Fore, 52, of Weaverville, NC left her earthly home on Thursday, May 11, 2023, unexpectedly to the precious arms of her Savior Jesus Christ surrounded by her loved ones.
She was an office manager and kitchen staff for over 16 years at the Asheville School. Prior to her employment at Asheville School, she was the 911...
Robert Ivan "Uncle Ben" Rice
May 8, 2023
Robert "Bobby" Rice, age 80, of Marshall, passed away May 8, 2023. He was a son of the late William and Zora Taylor Rice.
Bobby grew up on a 15-acre farm nestled in the outskirts of Madison County, close to the Tennessee line. The family raised tobacco, corn, and hay. He and his siblings were raised to...
