obituaries

May 7, 2023

Loy Wayne Thomas, 81, of Marshall, passed away Sunday, May 7, 2023. Born February 23, 1942, to the late Cletus and Hazel Chandler Thomas in Madison County.

In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his sister, Sharon Brown.

Loy retired from APAC Paving Company.

He is survived by his...

May 5, 2023

Ronnie Dale Soles, 66, of Marshall, passed away Friday, May 5, 2023. He was the son of the late Leo and Lessie Phillips Soles. In addition to his parents, he is preceded in death by sisters, Patricia Payne, Louise Todd, Carol Fowler, Geraldine Ward, and Lavenia Yarborough, brothers, Wingate and Roger Soles.

Ronnie is survived by is...

May 3, 2023

Judy Gosnell Durham, age 78, of the Grapevine Community, went home to be with the Lord on Wednesday, May 3, 2023, at Elderberry Nursing Home. She was the daughter of the late Arvil and Ruby Buckner Gosnell.

Judy graduated from Mars Hill College with a major in education. She then received her Master's degree from Southern Baptist...

May 2, 2023

Billie "Bill" Ray Ledford, 87, of Weaverville received his heavenly wings to join his loving wife, Nell of 48 years, on Tuesday May 2, 2023, at Mission Hospital.

Bill, as he was affectionately known, was a loving, devoted husband, father, grandfather, and friend to all that knew him. He cherished his family, made countless trips to Duke...

Apr 30, 2023

June Estep Hunter, 79, of Weaverville, passed away on Sunday, April 30, 2023. She was a native of Yancey County having lived most of her life in Buncombe County. June was the daughter of the late Carl and Harriett Ledford Estep. She is also preceded in death by sisters, Christine Swann (Sherrill), Lillie Frost (John Holland), and Patricia Haney...

Apr 29, 2023

Junis Boyd King, 73, of Horseshoe, NC passed away Friday, April 28, 2023, in Transylvania Regional Hospital in Brevard, NC. Junis was the son of the late Russell and Verlie Rogers King. Junis was a local dump truck driver and worked for Hamilton Trucking before retiring. Junis was also preceded in death by his wife: Lisa King.

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Apr 29, 2023

John Earl Wilson, 90, of Barnardsville passed away April 29, 2023. He was the son of the late James S. and Genova Allen Wilson. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife of 64 years, Eloise Worley Wilson. John was a U.S. Air Force veteran having served during the Korean War.

He...

Apr 29, 2023

Wesley Avery Yount

Wesley Yount age 80, of Barnardsville, NC. The son of Avery and Pauline Yount; went home to be with his Lord and Savior on April 29, 2023at Wake Forest Baptist Hospital due to injuries he sustained falling into a fire.

He truly loved and lived his life to the fullest and was...

Apr 28, 2023

Caroline Marie Marino, age 62, of Marshall, NC, passed away unexpectedly in the early morning hours of Friday, April 28, 2023. She was born July 17, 1960, in Brooklyn, New York to the late Pasquale and Loretta Puglisi Strano. She is also preceded in death by her son, Joseph Thomas Marino.

Left to cherish her memory are...

Apr 28, 2023

Kenneth Moulton, Jr., age 81, passed away April 28, 2023. He was born March 19, 1942, in Chepstow Monmouth, United Kingdom during World War II. During this time his family lived through some hard times because of rationing and the town was bombed during the war.

At the age of 15 Ken joined the Royal Navy. He...

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...