obituaries

Mar 7, 2023

Alice Tracy Droller passed on March 7, 2023, surrounded by family in Asheville, North Carolina. Born

October 22, 1949, in Omaha, Nebraska, she is reunited with her parents, Morton R. Tracy and Gladys G.

Shaw, as well as her beloved nephew, Tyler Rosenberg.

Alice was a graduate of Bridgeport (CT) High School, Class...

Mar 7, 2023

Charles William Silvers age 62, passed away Tuesday, March 7, 2023, surrounded by his loved ones. He was born January 28, 1961, in Buncombe County to the late Ernest and Molly Fields Silvers.

Charles was a veteran of the U.S. Navy serving as Hull Maintenance Technician. From 1983 – 1985 he served on the USS Kalamazoo and...

Mar 6, 2023

Michael Graham Edwards, age 74, passed away Monday, March 6, 2023. He was born June 11, 1948, in Buncombe County to the late Woodrow and Sue Clayton Edwards.

Graham was a proud U.S. Marine, serving in Vietnam and was a Prisoner of War. He entered the military straight out of high school and retired from the military...

Mar 4, 2023

Jerry David McKinney, Sr., passed away on Saturday, March 4, 2023. He was the son of the late Coy and Susie Buckner McKinney and a native of Madison County, having lived most of his life in Buncombe County. Jerry is preceded in death by his two brothers, Billy and Clyde McKinney. He is a member of Union Valley Freewill...

Mar 3, 2023

Alexander - Edna Reese Selman, 87, died Friday, March 3 at Aston Park Health Care Center in Asheville, NC. She was born January 27, 1936 in Mars Hill, NC. She is survived by her sons Bob of Alexander, NC and Ron (and wife Jennifer) of Marshall, NC, daughter Linda (and husband Greg) of Greenville NC, five grandchildren, and seven...

Mar 2, 2023

Ms. Juda Hall Edwards, 84, of Weaverville, NC passed away at her home Thursday, March 2, 2023. Juda was the daughter of the late Ottis and Letha Hensley Hall. She was also preceded in death by her loving husband, Rev. Elmer Edwards to whom she was married for 61 years as a pastor's wife; a sister, Savada Fender; and...

Feb 24, 2023

Mrs. Mildred England Anders, 101, passed away on Friday, February 24, 2023. She was born in 1921 in the Green Cove on Indian Creek near Burnsville, NC. She is preceded in death by her husband J.B. Anders and daughter June Elaine Anders, by her parents, Herbert and Mamie Higgins England, her brothers Armin (Louise), Perry (Eloise (not deceased), Howard...

Feb 23, 2023

Jerome Carl "Jerry" Heider, 79, of Mars Hill, passed away Thursday, February 23, 2023, at Charles George VA Medical Center in Asheville. He was born in Chicago, Illinois to the late Arthur and Jean Medema Heider. Mr. Heider was also preceded in death by his wife Sheryl Heider who died in 2021; a son, Jerome Frank Heider; and a...

Feb 22, 2023

Ronald Nathaniel Shetley, 77, of Hot Springs, passed away Wednesday, February 22, 2023, at his residence. He is the son of the late William Roy and Dora Wyatt Shetley and a lifelong resident of Madison County. Ronald is preceded in death by his sister, Betty Waldroup; and two brothers, Horace and Lewis Shetley.

Ronald is survived by...

Feb 19, 2023

Ruth Calloway, 77, of Weaverville, NC passed away peacefully to the arms of Jesus, February 19, 2023. She was a "miracle" with a strong fighting spirit as quoted by her oncologist, Dr. Don Jackson, as she endured and conquered stomach, lung and cancer of both breasts and remained cancer free up to the day she passed.

A...

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...