obituaries

Apr 27, 2023

Daphne Roberson Hodges, age 55, of Weaverville, NC, passed away Thursday April 27, 2023, surrounded by her family. She was born May 21, 1967, in Rockingham County.

Daphne was a very dedicated wife to Steve and together they raised 8 children. She took delight in faithfully training her children to know and love the Lord and in...

Apr 26, 2023

Mr. Robert "Bobby" Lee Maynard, 85, of Sarasota, FL passed away April 26, 2023, at Heron Club at Prestancia Assisted Living in Sarasota, FL. He was born in Madison County on June 24, 1937, to the late Robert Lee and Geneva Hamlin Maynard.

Robert graduated from Mars Hill High School in 1955, attended Mars Hill College for...

Apr 25, 2023

Delbert Clayton Cummins, known by his family and friends as "Bud", passed away peacefully April 25, 2023, at his home in Mars Hill, NC at age 92.

Bud was born in Pawnee, Oklahoma, on July 13, 1930. His parents were Delmer and Fannie Cummins. He married Sevelta Jean Cummins, a native of Lookeba, Oklahoma. They were married...

Apr 24, 2023

Flossie Mae Harwood, age 90, of Weaverville, went to be with her Lord and Savior on Monday, April 24, 2023.

Flossie was born June 9, 1932, in Buncombe County to the late Charlie and Alta Harwood. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by 11 siblings.

She is survived by 6 nieces;...

Apr 22, 2023

Edwin Ronald "Ronnie" Sprinkle, 71, of Weaverville, passed away Saturday, April 22, 2023. He was the son of Barbara Ann Edmonds Sprinkle and late Edwin Wallace Sprinkle. In addition to his father, he is also preceded in death by a sister, Malinda Sauerwein; and a brother Jimmie Sprinkle.

Ronnie was a US Navy veteran and worked in...

Apr 19, 2023

Sara Katheryn Brotherton, 43, passed away on April 19, 2023. Sara was the daughter of Kay Robinson Brotherton and the late Bob Brotherton. Born in Huntsville, Alabama on March 30, 1980, Sara received her early education through Huntsville city schools, graduating from Huntsville High and then attended her beloved Auburn University. She received her undergraduate and master's degrees, in...

Apr 18, 2023

Shelby Jean Chandler Phillips, 86, of Weaverville, passed away Tuesday, April 18, 2023, at her home. She was a native of Madison County, having lived most of her life in Buncombe County and the daughter of the late Nelson and Ollie Jarvis Chandler. She is also preceded in death by her first husband, Edward Phillips, second husband, Dan Young;...

Apr 17, 2023

William "Will" Pink English, 88, of Mars Hill passed away April 17th, 2023. He was a native of Madison County and the son of the late Julius and Nellie English. Will loved picking his guitar and banjo at local churches. He had a strong Christian faith. In addition to his parents, he is preceded in death by his wife...

Apr 17, 2023

Weaverville – Gerald Thomas McKinney, 69, of Alexander, went home to be with his Lord and Savior on April 17th, 2023, at 10:00 pm following an extended illness.

Gerald was the son of the late Carlie and Marylene McKinney, and brother to the late Elaine Maynor.

He is survived by his loving wife of 42...

Apr 16, 2023

Mrs. Betty Lou Wilson Lunsford, 84, of Weaverville, went home to be with her Lord and Savior on Sunday morning, April 16, 2023. Betty was the daughter of the late Clarence and Vada Miller Wilson born in Yancey County. She was preceded in death by her loving husband: Howard Lunsford, and brother: Bruce Wilson, and an infant brother and...

Apr 16, 2023

Grace Randall Worley, 93, of Alexander NC, completed her journey on Sunday April 16, 2023, to be with her Savior and dear loved ones in Heaven. Born January 12, 1930, to the Late Johnny and Eva Worley Randall of Madison County, she was the last living survivor of 16 children. Grace and her late husband, Lamer Worley lived in...

Apr 12, 2023

Sinda Ledford, age 95, of Marshall, passed away Wednesday, April 12, 2023. She was born October 23, 1927, in Madison County. Preceding her in death are her husband, Donald Ledford and a son, Roger Ledford.

Left to cherish her memory are her daughter, Norma "Jean" Blankenship (Govan); sons, Larry Ledford (Kathy), and Dwight Ledford (Cathy); daughter-in-law, Clatie...

Apr 8, 2023

Billierene Honeycutt Shelton, age 72, of London, KY formerly of Mars Hill, NC, passed away Saturday, April 8, 2023 at her home surrounded by her family. She was born in Buncombe County February 22, 1951, to Donnie Sprinkles Honeycutt and the late Reverend Cline Honeycutt.

Left to cherish her memory are her husband, Preston Shelton; son, Scottie...

Apr 5, 2023

McClelland "Mac" Rice, 84, of Marshall passed away April 5, 2023. He was the son of the late Everett and Wavel Franklin Rice.

Mac was a U.S. Air Force veteran having served from 1959-1962 and worked for the railroad before attending Western Carolina University, receiving a Teaching degree. Most of his career was teaching driver's education at...

Apr 2, 2023

Billy Raye Ponder, 85, died Sunday evening, April 2, 2023, at his home in Canon City, Colorado. A viewing for family and friends was held on Friday, April 7, 2023, at Harwood Cremation and Funeral Services in Canon City which was to be followed by cremation and internment at Pike's Peak VA National Cemetery in Colorado Springs, Colorado per...

Mar 31, 2023

Dennis Carrol Bailey, 67, of Weaverville, passed away unexpectedly in the early hours of Friday, March 31, 2023 at Mission Hospital. He was a lifelong resident of Buncombe County and the son of the late Milton and Hazel Ray Bailey.

Dennis loved to fish, spend time with his family, and help others when needed. He was a...

Mar 28, 2023

Russell E. "Rusty" Kanupp, age 66, of Weaverville, passed away on Tuesday, March 28, 2023, surrounded by his loving family. He was a son of the late Eugene and Edythe O'Kelley Kanupp, and was also preceded in death by an infant brother, Larry Keith Kanupp, and infant daughter, Autumn Brittany Kanupp.

Rusty is survived by his wife,...

Mar 26, 2023

Toby Jared Linville, 22, of Barnardsville, passed away unexpectedly Sunday, March 26, 2023. He was a lifelong resident of Buncombe County and a son of the late Tanya McGinley.

Toby worked in the landscaping business.

He is survived by his grandparents: David and Elizabeth McGinley, sister: Chloe Maness; brothers: Kaden Maness, Presley Linville, and Trevor...

Mar 20, 2023

Robert Edward Trickle had a favorite saying. "We are all just a heartbeat away from eternity."

On Monday, March 20, 2023 while resting in his favorite chair, his heart pumped its last beat. At that moment he was released from his earthly body and stepped through the gates of heaven to meet his Savior face-to-face. We can...

Mar 17, 2023

Evelyn "Jerlene" Deweese Metcalf, age 80, of Weaverville, passed away after a short battle with cancer, surrounded by her loved ones on Friday, March 17, 2023. She was born January 9, 1943, in Madison County to the late John and Myrtle Coxe Deweese.

Jerlene was a loving, faithful, Christian mother, grandmother, and friend. She enjoyed spending time...