obituaries

Jan 11, 2023

Maxine Humphrey Briggs, age 97, passed away Wednesday, January 11, 2023 at Elderberry Health Care Center where she had been a resident for the past 7 ½ years.

Maxine was born October 18, 1925, in Madison, Florida to the late William Leslie and Etha Flowers Humphrey. She moved to Greeneville, TN as a young girl where she...

Jan 11, 2023

Warren Grant McDaris, Jr., 89 of Marshall, NC passed away Wednesday, January 11, 2023. He was the son of the late Warren Grant McDaris, Sr. and Muriel Glen Buckner McDaris. He was also preceded in death by his wife, Alene Silver McDaris who died in 2019.

Warren is survived by his daughter, Carmen Jones (Billy); sons, Ricky...

Jan 10, 2023

Mr. Honley Dee "Bun" Etherton, 84, of Hot Springs, NC passed away in his home on Tuesday, January 10, 2023.

"Bun" was the son of the late Thomas Richard and Mary France Etherton. He was also preceded in death by his wife: Alma Harkleroad Etherton and twelve brothers and sisters. "Bun" was a farmer and in the...

Jan 9, 2023

Ms. Joyce Edwards Gregg, 82, of Marshall, NC passed away peacefully at her home on Monday, January 9, 2023, surrounded by her loving family. Joyce is the daughter of the late Zeb Lee and Blanche Rogers Edwards. She was also preceded in death by her husband of 35 years, Harry Gregg, in 1997. Joyce was a softball coach at...

Jan 6, 2023

Mr. Jeffery Allen Lowe, 66, of Marshall, NC passed away on Friday, January 6, 2023, at the UNC Medical Center in Chapel Hill, NC. Jeffery was the son of the late John Junior and Ruby Shelton Lowe. He was also preceded in death by his sister: Lee Ann Banks, brothers: Billy D. Lowe and Alvin Lowe, and two brothers-in-law:...

Jan 5, 2023

Ms. Betty Lou Weiss Destino, 88, of Mars Hill, NC passed away peacefully on Thursday, January 5, 2023 at Mars Hill Manor. Betty was the daughter of the late Thomas and Eilene Cantwell Weiss. Also preceding her in death were her husband: Patsy Destino, one son: Patrick Destino, one sister: Mary Sharrar, and two brothers: Frank and Ronald Weiss....

Jan 2, 2023

Nina Marie Edwards, 64, of Greeneville, TN, passed away January 2, 2023, at Durham Hensley NH surrounded by family. She was the daughter of the late Freedom and Geneva Edwards. Also preceding her in death is a brother Allen Edwards. Nina was a loving sister, aunt and friend to all who knew her.

Nina is survived by...

Jan 2, 2023

Clifford Billy Payne, 89, of Alexander, passed away Monday, January 2, 2023. He was a native of Madison County having lived for the past several years in Buncombe County. Billy was the son of the late Clifford and Gertruda Wells Payne. He is also preceded in death by his son-in-law, Doug Fortune; three sisters and three brothers. Billy was...

Jan 1, 2023

Dacie Akins Ward, "Nana," age 74, of Asheville, ended her battle with Alzheimer's Disease and went to

be with the Lord on Sunday, January 1, 2023. Dacie was born January 30,1948, in the Little Laurel

community in Madison County and was a 1965 graduate of Laurel School.

Dacie is proceeded in death by...

Jan 1, 2023

Roger Dale Harris, 59, of Marshall, passed away Sunday, January 1, 2023. He is the son of Lois Cordell Harris and the late William Harris and a native of Cleveland County, having lived in Rutherford and Madison Counties most of his life. He is preceded in death by 2 infant twin sisters and infant sister, Sherry.

In...

Jan 1, 2023

Colton Seth Anders, 29, of Burnsville, passed away January 1, 2023.

Born on December 5, 1993, Seth led a simple life with simple ways. He loved working with wood and tinkering with cars. His smile lit up every room he walked into. His sense of humor and laugh were contagious. He was always cracking a joke or...

Dec 31, 2022

Bobby "Bob" Eugene Stone of Mars Hill, formerly of Black Mountain, entered eternal rest on December 31, 2022, after an extended illness.

Bob was born on March 21, 1937, to the late Artie William Stone and Willabell Anderson Stone and was preceded in death by his sister, Karen Pressley, and brother, Phillip Stone.

Bob is...

Dec 30, 2022

Patsy Ogle Cole, age 78, of Weaverville, died Friday December 30, 2022.

Patsy was born August 28, 1944, in Madison County to the late Roy Auburn and Ivory Forester Ogle. She enjoyed reading and loved her cats. Patsy was also a member of Locust Grove Baptist Church. In addition to her parents, she is preceded in death...

Dec 26, 2022

Bailey Elizabeth Ashton Yearout, 23, of Weaverville, North Carolina, died Monday, December 26th, 2022, after a courageous two-year battle with cancer. Although her life was short, Bailey's impact on those around her will be long-lived. She had an unshakable Faith that encouraged others to lean deeper into their relationship with Christ. Through her trust in the Lord, despite her...

Dec 20, 2022

In the early morning hours of December 20, 2022, Ms. Celia Metcalf Hunter left her beloved Weaverville, North Carolina mountain farm for her forever home. She was preceded in death by husbands; Perry Easton Arrowood in 1981 and Calvin Coolidge Hunter in 1999.

The second child born to the late Jeter McKinley Metcalf and Zura Jane Edwards...

Dec 15, 2022

William McKinnley Reynolds, Jr., 77, passed away December 15, 2022. He was the son of the late William and Elizabeth House Reynolds. William loved the Lord and his family. In addition to his parents, he is preceded in death by his wife, Laura E. Knighten Reynolds and a daughter Vicky Burrell.

He is survived by his beloved...

Dec 14, 2022

A family memorial service will be held at a later date. For those who wish you can leave an online condolence for the family.

Dec 14, 2022

Timothy Michael Cole, 43, of Weaverville, passed away, December 14, 2022. Timothy enjoyed working on cars and motorcycles and loved riding horses when he was younger. He is preceded in death by paternal grandfather, Rufus Cole; great grandparents, Papaw and Nanny, Fern and Leah Arrowood and Papaw and Mamaw, Bill and Dolly Buckner; uncle, Terry Buckner.

He...

Dec 13, 2022

Chester "Slowly" Franklin, 81, went home to be with the Lord and his loved ones before him. He passed at John F. Keever Solace Center in Asheville, on December 13, 2022. Born on July 8, 1941, he was the son of Furman and Agnes Franklin.

He is survived by his loving wife of 38 years, Betty Caldwell,...

Dec 12, 2022

Mrs. Nancy Lewis Riddle, 86, of Mars Hill, NC passed away on Monday, December 12, 2022, at Smokey Ridge Health and Rehabilitation Center in Burnsville, NC. She was the daughter of the late Russell and Ethel Chandler Lewis. Nancy was also preceded in death by her husband James Riddle, and one sister: Erna Roberts.

Nancy is survived...