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...
Monroe Bula Mace
Nov 11, 2022
Mr. Monroe Mace, 84, of Marshall, NC passed away peacefully at Memorial Mission Hospital in Asheville, NC on Friday, November 11, 2022. Monroe was the son of the late Arthur and Mary Belle Norton Mace. He was also preceded in death by a sister: Biddie Ogle and a brother: Willard Mace.
Monroe is survived by his wife:...
Edith "Joyce" Franklin (Gentry)
Nov 10, 2022
Mrs. Edith "Joyce" Gentry Franklin, passed away on November 10, 2022, at Mission Hospital. Joyce was the daughter of the late Erskin and Irene Lance Gentry. She was also preceded in death by six sisters: Helen Hollar, Mildred Ries, Alice Waldrop, Vergie Gentry, Betty Brown, and Pearl Thomas and two brothers: David and John Gentry. Joyce was a nurse...
Lamanda "Mandy" Paige Hughes
Nov 9, 2022
LaManda "Mandy" Paige Hughes, 30, of Weaverville, NC passed away Wednesday, November 9, 2022, at Mission Hospital in Ashevllle, NC. She was the daughter of Anthony E. Rice and Lori Carswell Peterson. Mandy was preceded in death by her father: Anthony E. Rice, a son: Asher Cain-Hensley, and her grandfather: Douglas Carswell.
Mandy is survived by her...
Ernest Ovid Burnette
Nov 7, 2022
Ernest Ovid Burnette, 86, of Marshall, NC, passed away November 7, 2022. He was the son of the late Elbert Marion and Katie Brown Burnette. Ernest has been a member of Pleasant Hill Baptist Church since 1959, where he formerly served as a deacon, Sunday school teacher and choir director. In addition to his parents, he is preceded in...
Jeremiah "Jeremy" Ryan Metcalf
Nov 5, 2022
Jeremiah "Jeremy" Ryan Metcalf, age 41, of Mars Hill, passed away unexpectedly on Saturday, November 5, 2022. He is now walking hand in hand with his savior. To know Jeremy was to love him and he will be greatly missed by all.
He is survived by his beloved wife Julie of twenty years. They were high school...
Kevin Thomas Kent
Nov 3, 2022
Kevin Thomas Kent, age 64, passed away Thursday, November 3, 2022.
Kevin was born November 4, 1957, in Detroit, Michigan to Ervin Franklin and Barbara Runion Kent. He enjoyed working in the automobile industry where he was General Manager for several automotive sales companies including Rick Hendricks Automotive and General Manager at Terry York Enterprises in California....
Yuvonda Jenkins (Metcalf)
Oct 28, 2022
Yuvonda Metcalf Jenkins, 75, of Mars Hill, NC passed away on October 26, 2022, at CarePartners Solace Center in Asheville, NC. Yuvonda was the daughter of the late Zade and Inez Treadway Metcalf. She loved her family most of all and was always there for them no matter the cost to her. Yuvonda loved her church, playing the piano...
Jean Waldrop (Houston)
Oct 27, 2022
Jean Houston Waldrop, age 93, passed peacefully into her Savior's arms in the early morning hours on Thursday, October 27, 2022. She was the daughter of the late Thomas and Anna Mae Howell Houston and the loving wife of the late Woodard F. Waldrop. She was born in Ashland, Kentucky and grew up in Madison County, North Carolina. She...
Ronnie Dale Baker
Oct 25, 2022
Ronnie Dale Baker, 71, of Marshall, NC, passed away after an extended illness on October 25, 2022. He was the son of the late Herbert C. and Viola Massey Baker. In addition to his parents, he is preceded in death by his brother, Ricky Baker.
Ronnie is survived by his wife of 51 years, Cynthia Ogle Baker;...
Doris Jean Rice (Radford)
Oct 23, 2022
Doris Jean Radford Rice, age 80, of Weaverville, went home to be with Lord on Sunday, October 23, 2022.
Doris was born on June 7, 1942 to the late Harmon and Iris Ramsey Radford. She loved the Lord and attended Mount Sheba Baptist Church. She was a former employee of AB Emblem and Hadley's. Doris is also...
