obituaries

Feb 17, 2023

Steve Michael "Mike" Jarrett, 63, of Barnardsville, NC passed away on February 17, 2023, at Memorial Mission Hospital in Asheville, NC. He was a loving father, son, brother, and uncle. He loved God, family, and friends. Mike's passions included hunting, being outdoors, horses, and watching wildlife. Mike is the son of Frances "Cricket" Haynes Jarrett and the late Steve...

Feb 14, 2023

Betty Fox Anderson, 89, of Mars Hill, crossed over Jordon to meet her Lord and Savior, February 14, 2023. She was the daughter of the late Arthur and Sally Fox. Betty was a resident of Mars Hill most of her life.

She is preceded in death by her husband of 73 years, Phill Anderson; daughter, Sandra Sprinkle...

Feb 13, 2023

Shirley Gregg Coates, 84, of Weaverville, went home to be with the Lord on Monday, February 13, 2023. A native of Newport, TN, she was a daughter of the late Hooper and Lily Corn Gregg. Shirley was also preceded in death by her husband, Herbert Coates; daughter, Sharon Taylor; sons, David Stevie and Danny Coates; grandson, Timmy Coates; and...

Feb 12, 2023

Gladys Louise Fleming, age 86, of Marshall, passed away on Sunday, February 12, 2023.

Gladys was born December 13, 1936, in Haywood County to the late Bruce and Eliza Sutton Naillon. She enjoyed goldfish, had a real green thumb for flowers and plants, and enjoyed sewing and playing Nintendo games. Gladys never liked to go out without...

Feb 6, 2023

Charles Monroe "Chuck" Edwards, Jr. passed away peacefully with his family by his side on February 6, 2023 after a brief illness. Chuck was the son of the late Charles and Bonnie Edwards of Mars Hill.

He is survived by his sisters, Dale McKinney, Brenda Robinson, and Lenda Sprague; niece, Kelli Sprague; nephew, Cary Spague (Mary Ashley);...

Feb 5, 2023

Robert Harvey Moss (Bob), 92, of Moss Ridge Drive, Mars Hill, went to be with our Lord, February 5, 2023. He was preceded in death by his parents Walter and Bertha Moss, and his beloved wife, Evelyn Moss.

Bob was a member of Blue Ridge Missionary Baptist Church where he served as a deacon. He was a...

Feb 4, 2023

Ms. Elva "Dorene" Carson Roberts, of Weaverville, NC passed away Saturday, February, 4, 2023. Dorene was the daughter of the late Richard W. and Virginia J. Black Carson. She was preceded in death by the father of her children: John Roberts, and a daughter: Jeanne Lynne Sherman. Dorene was a loving mother and grandmother. She was a practical joker...

Feb 4, 2023

Ms. Maxine Metcalf, 78, of Asheville, NC passed away on Saturday, February, 4, 2023, at Madison Health and Rehabilitation Center in Mars Hill, NC. She was the daughter of the late Woodrow and Katherine Metcalf. Maxine was preceded in death by her previous husband: Johnny Briant, one daughter: Rena Lunsford, and two sisters: Joyce Ann Metcalf and Jeanette Pegg....

Feb 4, 2023

Mrs. Thelma Ballew Rice, 76, of Mars Hill, NC passed away on Saturday, February, 4, 2023, at Memorial Mission Hospital in Asheville, NC. Thelma is the daughter of the late Lois Ballew Ingle. She was also preceded in death by a daughter: Kathy Rice. Thelma was a Member of Gabriel's Creek Baptist Church where she was instrumental in developing...

Feb 3, 2023

Staff Sargent Ryan Patrick Quinlivan, 35, of Havelock, NC passed away on February 3, 2023, at his home. Ryan was a US Marine serving 14 years and is the son of Thomas Quinlivan, Jr. and Joann DiIorio Quinlivan of Mars Hill, NC.

Ryan is survived by his parents, two sons: Bryson and Aiden Quinlivan, one sister: Christina...

Feb 2, 2023

J. William "Bill" Pate , 92, of Bald Creek, went home to be with the Lord on Thursday, February 2, 2023 at The Greens in Spruce Pine. A native of Yancey County, he was the son of Edd Pate.

Bill was a U.S. Air Force Veteran. He was a member of Mt. Pleasant Baptist Church. Bill graduated...

Feb 1, 2023

Kenny Robert Chandler, 30, of Marshall, NC passed away February 1, 2023.

Kenny is survived by his wife, Felicia Colleen Chandler; a daughter, Kenley Colleen Chandler; sons, Austin Robert Dale Chandler, Dawson Blaze Chandler; special nephew, Bryson Roberts; father, James Manuel Chandler (Lisa Massey); sister, Holly Chandler; brothers, Josh Chandler (Mia), Justin Chandler (Kendall), Colby Chandler, and...

Feb 1, 2023

Mr. Calvin James Ramsey, 86, of Mars Hill, NC passed away Wednesday, February 1, 2023, at Care Partners Solace Center in Asheville, NC. Calvin was a native of Madison County, the son of the late Claude and Eunice Carver Ramsey. He was preceded in death by a brother, Carley Ramsey.

Calvin is survived by his loving wife:...

Jan 21, 2023

Mr. Matthew Oren Williams, 56, of Fletcher, NC passed away Saturday, January 21, 2023, at his home. Matthew is the son of Guy and Mildred Ball Williams. Matthew is preceded in death by his mother: Mildred Ball Williams and a brother-in-law: Richard Sears. He was a US Navy Veteran and was employed by Charles George VA Medical Center in...

Jan 20, 2023

Reverend Adam "Glenn" Burrell, 83, of Mars Hill, NC passed away Friday, January 20, 2023. He was the son of the late Adam Giles and Robbie England Burrell. Glenn was the pastor of many churches, ending up at Mt. Zion Baptist Church in Burnsville.

He was also predeceased by his sisters, Connie Abrams, Wilma Fowler, Sybil Hill,...

Jan 15, 2023

Ronnie Jay Apgar, age 58, passed away, Sunday, January 15, 2023. He was a son of Sharon Mills Franklin and the late Rodney Apgar.

He was also preceded in death by a brother, Adrian Apgar.

In addition to his mother, Ronnie is survived by his children; Amber Herron, and Chris Dobruck; a sister, Renee Leidorf;...

Jan 14, 2023

Lowell Blaine Merrill, 85, of Kelly Hunter Road, passed away, Saturday, January 14, 2023. He was a lifelong resident of Madison County and the son of the late Gay and Beulah Sams Merrill. Lowell retired from the US Postal Service after 37 years of employment and along with his wife, Avanell owned and operated Mars Hill Florist for several...

Jan 14, 2023

Douglas Woodrow Anders, age 76, of Barnardsville, entered his heavenly home on Saturday, January 14, 2023.

Douglas was born December 7, 1946, in Buncombe County to the late JD and Ethel Atkins Anders. He was a US Navy Veteran CWO retired, serving during Vietnam, Kuwait, Desert Storm and Iraq. Douglas was a faithful member of Faith Independent...

Jan 13, 2023

Linda Gail Justice, age 69, of Asheville, entered her heavenly home on Friday, January 13, 2023.

Linda was born April 12, 1953 in Buncombe County to the late William Clayton and Mattie Mae Fisher Lyle. She was a loving mother and homemaker raising her three sons. Linda was a member of Inanda Baptist Church and a former...

Jan 13, 2023

Sara Marie Pack Cole, 87, of 175 Station Gap Rd., passed away January 13, 2023. She was the daughter of the late Frank and Dora Edwards Pack. She is also preceded in death by her husband, Kelsey Cole and a sister Annie Mae Arrington.

Mrs. Cole is survived by her sons, Larry and Gary Young and special...