obituaries

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

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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...

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...

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....

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,...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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:...