Patricia Ann Bishop
Dec 12, 2022
Patricia Ann (Baird) Bishop was called home by her savior and maker on December 12, 2022. Patricia was born on January 9, 1955, to Burns and Shirley (Knight) Baird. She graduated from Mars Hill High School in 1973. She completed the AB Tech College Nursing Program as well as receiving her Bachelor of Science from The Baptist College of...
Patsy Ann Anderson (Goldsmith)
Dec 12, 2022
Patsy Ann Goldsmith Johnson Anderson, 82, of the Walnut Community gained her wings on Monday December 12, 2022. Patsy Ann was born on February 15, 1940. She was a faithful member of Walnut Missionary Baptist Church. Patsy Ann had a green thumb which she shared with the community through her work at both Madison Florist and Shady Side Florist....
Monica Lou Arrington (Ingle)
Dec 10, 2022
Monica Ingle Arrington, 68, of Mars. Hill, went to be with the Lord on December 10, 2022. She is the daughter of Harold Ingle and Eula Grindstaff Ingle. She is preceded in death by her husband of 43 years, Frank Arrington.
Monica is survived by her daughters, Jessica Chandler (Jerry) and Leighann Arrington (Kyle Sommer); a sister,...
Jerry Ralph Briggs
Dec 10, 2022
Jerry Briggs, born in 1943, passed away Saturday morning, December 10, 2022, at his home. Jerry was preceded in death by his parents: Ralph W. Briggs and Ava Duck Briggs and his wife Joyce Ray Briggs. He grew up on a small farm near Mars Hill, NC, graduated from Mars Hill High School in 1961, and graduated from North...
Mary Lee Baumgarner (Roberts)
Dec 9, 2022
Mrs. Mary Lee Roberts Baumgarner, 81, of Cashiers, NC passed away on Friday, December 9, 2022, at her home. Mary was the daughter of the late Elbert and Dovie-Belle Fender Roberts. She was also preceded in death by three sisters: Ruby Shelton, Nell Shelton, and Arlene Honeycutt, and four brothers: Clarence, Glenn, Bobby, and James Roberts.
Mary...
Jamie Gosnell
Dec 7, 2022
Jamie Gosnell, 50, of Marshall, flew off with the Angels, December 7, 2022. Jamie was born December 7, 1972, in Buncombe County. He was a devoted son, brother, uncle and friend. Jamie spent his career as manager at Stanley's Citgo bringing joy and happiness to the ones he worked with and the ones he met. He spent his life...
Sandra Tolley (Landers)
Dec 6, 2022
Sandra Landers Tolley, 72, of Marshall, passed away on Tuesday, December 6, 2022. She was the daughter of the late Glenn and Pearl Gahagan Landers. Sandra retired from Madison County Schools after 34 years of employment. She was a former chairman of Madison County School Board, a member of Madison County Board of Commissioners, and served on several boards...
Gregory Kevin Smeltzer
Dec 4, 2022
Gregory Kevin Smeltzer, age 36, of Mars Hill NC, passed away on Sunday, December 4, 2022.
Gregory was born October 1, 1986, in Buncombe County. He was an avid fan of the NY Yankees, Dallas Cowboys and Nascar. Gregory worked in the construction business as a roofer. He is preceded in death by his grandparents Oval and...
James Willard Carter
Nov 26, 2022
Mr. James Willard Carter, 78, of Marshall, NC died peacefully at his home on Saturday, November 26, 2022. James was the son of the late Zeb Carter, Sr. and Maggie Devine Carter. He was born in Madison Florida and served his country faithfully in the US Navy.
James is survived by his loving wife: Cricket Carter, two...
Jackie Chandler
Nov 24, 2022
Mr. Jackie Chandler, 76, of Marshall, NC passed away Thursday, November 24, 2022, at Memorial Mission Hospital in Asheville, NC. Jackie was the son of the late Jeter and Hazel Gosnell Chandler. Jackie was also preceded in death by his wife: Ruby Lee Chandler, a son: Jackie Lee Chandler, two sisters: Biddie Presnell and Sheila Gosnell, and two grandchildren:...
Earlene Davis (Radford)
Nov 23, 2022
Earlene Radford Davis, 74, wife of Arthur Davis died peacefully at home on Wednesday, November 23rd, 2022. She lived a joyful life in service to family, friends, and her church. Her kind and sweet spirit was her hallmark.
Born on February 19, 1948, she was the daughter of the late Kenneth Earl Radford and Gladys Maney Radford...
Grace Lavina Lunsford (Burnette)
Nov 23, 2022
Mrs. Grace Lavina Burnette Lunsford, 89, of Weaverville, NC passed away Wednesday, November 23, 2022, at Brian Center Health and Rehabilitation Center in Weaverville, NC. She was the daughter of the late Curtis and Eunice Cole Burnette. Grace was also preceded in death by her husband: Mack Sanford Lunsford, a son: Larry Lunsford, two sisters: Virginia Dills and Mary...
Austin Jackson Garrett
Nov 22, 2022
Austin Jackson Garrett, 23, of Hot Springs, NC passed away on November 22, 2022. Austin was the son of Amy Johnston Garrett and the late Frankie Garrett.
Austin is survived by his mother: Amy Garrett (Barry Loflin), his grandmother: Aleta Johnston, two sisters: Jessica Garrett (Tim), and Kelly Goins (Adam), one brother: Frankie Garrett, Jr. (Hayley), eight...
Arnold Douglas Fox
Nov 21, 2022
Arnold Douglas Fox, 75, of Fairview, NC, passed away on November 21, 2022. He was the son of the late Huel and Katie Carter Fox. He was a native of Marshall but has lived in Fairview for the last 40 years. Arnold was of the Baptist faith, a retired truck driver of thirty years and a proud member of...
Thomas "T.L." Lumb Ball
Nov 20, 2022
Thomas "T.L." Lumb Ball, age 86, of Barnardsville, went to be with the Lord, at his home on Sunday, November 20, 2022.
T.L. was born October 11, 1936, to the late Hobert and Ruth Maynor Ball. He retired from the City of Asheville Parks and Recreation, he continued mowing and weed eating until a couple of years...
Alfred Billy Scronce
Nov 20, 2022
Alfred Billy Scronce passed away at home surrounded by his family on Sunday, November 20th, 2022.
A Native of Lincoln County, Mr. Scronce (Bill) was born on July 3rd,1929 to the late Frank Little Scronce and Vernie Leonard Scronce. He moved with his wife to Asheville in 1955 where they raised their family. He was preceded in...
Jerry "Todd" Brooks
Nov 17, 2022
On Thursday, November 17, 2022, Jerry Todd Brooks, a husband for 33 years, father of two and grandfather of three, passed away at the age of 52. Todd was born on February 26, 1970, at St. Joseph's Hospital in Asheville, North Carolina. He graduated high school from Clyde A. Erwin High School in 1988 and went on to join...
Josie Irene Bradley (Lewis)
Nov 15, 2022
Josie Irene Lewis Bradley's faith became sight on November 15, 2022. She touched her Savior and was made completely whole. She was a beautiful bright light in this world and lived fully in the "Goodness of God".
Josie was the definition of a dedicated, Holy Spirit filled Christian. Her focus was stayed on her Jesus, His word,...
Mary Faye Wheeler
Nov 12, 2022
Mary Faye Wheeler, 81, of Mars Hill, passed away November 12, 2022. She was a native of Buncombe County having lived the past several years in Madison County. She was the daughter of the late Franklin and Bertie Lee Fox Wheeler. Mary was preceded in death by her a sister, Jo Ann Wheeler, and three brothers, Jerry, John, and...
Elizabeth Marie Madorin
Nov 11, 2022
Elizabeth Marie Madorin, 52, of Mars Hill, NC passed away peacefully on Friday, November 11th, 2022 at home. She had been recently diagnosed with advanced liver disease and inoperable cancer, but she was surrounded by love, even in her final moments. Elizabeth was able to say goodbye to several family members: her mother and father, Phyllis and Fred Madorin...
