obituaries

Nov 21, 2025

Locke "Paw" Davis, 84, of Weaverville, went to be with Jesus, on Friday, November 21, 2025. He was born on May 21, 1941, in Madison County, to the late Jeter and Stella Robinson Davis. Also preceding him in death are his wife of 52 years, Inez Honeycutt Davis who died in 2016; grandson, Austin Sams; and five brothers Willard,...

Nov 20, 2025

Bonnie Lynn Clinton Bullman, 62, after a strong and courageous battle with Leukemia, passed away on Thursday, November 20, 2025. She was born on May 30, 1963, and was a daughter of Henry and Barbara Ann Hensley Clinton.

Bonnie was a loving, faithful wife, mother and grandmother. She loved her family, tending to flowers and teaching. Bonnie...

Nov 18, 2025

Bobby Carver, 84, of Mars Hill, passed away peacefully at home November 18, 2025. He was born on January 31, 1941, to the late Albert and Minnie Cody Carver.

Bobby retired from Thermo Fisher in Weaverville, NC. He was an avid gardener and loved his Dahlias. He enjoyed being on Big Pine at his cabin and being...

Nov 14, 2025

Rose Marie Gaugh, 69, passed away on November 14, 2025. Born on December 5, 1955, she was the daughter of the late Edward William and Nellie Mae Leer Gaugh in St. Louis, MO. She was a resident of Candler, NC for 25 years and she was also a resident of Woodfin, NC for six years.

She is...

Nov 12, 2025

Ronald Shelton, 77, of Madison County, NC, after a long battle with dementia and many other health issues finally found rest in the arms of Jesus, Wednesday, November 12, 2025. He was born August 21, 1948, to Evert and Kathleen Shelton.

Ronald worked for 19 years for Coca-Cola before going on to work for Pepsi, where he...

Nov 10, 2025

Pauline Sawyer, 92, of Marshall, went to be with the Lord on Monday, November 10, 2025. She was a lifelong resident of Madison County and the daughter of the late Moody and Lizzie Davis Sawyer.

In addition to her parents, Pauline is preceded in death by her daughter, Ellen Sawyer, son, Eugene Sawyer, daughter-in-law, Vickie Sawyer; brothers,...

Nov 9, 2025

Doris Wilson Edwards 86, passed away peacefully at her home on Sunday, November 9, 2025. She was born on October 17, 1939, in Yancey County, North Carolina, a daughter of the late Gus and Althea Pate Wilson.

Doris was a devoted member of the Little Ivy Baptist Church and retired from Micro Switch after many years of...

Nov 4, 2025

Hoye Coates went home to be with the Lord on November 4, 2025. He was a proud native of Madison County and was born on April 9, 1935, to the late Theodore and Bonnie Coates.

Hoye was married to his wonderful wife Christean, who stood by his side for over 72 years. They were married on September...

Oct 29, 2025

Mary Dean Rice Whitt, 86, of Mars Hill, passed away on Wednesday, October 29, 2025. She was born November 25, 1938, to the late James Wayne Rice and Jennie Lou Myers Ingle. Also preceding her in death was her husband, Bascom Whitt who died October 9, 2025; and a brother, Jimmy Rice

Mary was a lifelong member...

Oct 28, 2025

Forrest Arvin Dodd, 91, of Mars Hill, passed away Tuesday, October 28, 2025. He was born on September 8, 1934, in Madison County to the late Welzie and Ada Lee Rathburn Dodd. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife, Kathleen Bradford Dodd; three brothers, J.B. Dodd, Harris Dodd, and Rev. Eugine Dodd; a...

Oct 27, 2025

David Britt Williams, 71, of Weaverville, passed away at home with his family by his side, on Monday, October 27, 2025. He was a lifelong resident of Buncombe County and the son of the late Britt and Juanita Delores Lloyd Williams.

In addition to his parents, David is preceded in death by a sister, Marsha Nash, a...

Oct 27, 2025

Teddy Dwight Blankenship, 56, of Mars Hill, passed away on Monday, October 27, 2025. He was a lifelong resident of Madison County and the son of E.L. and Louise Chandler Blankenship.

Teddy loved spending time with his family and cooking for them. He was an avid outdoors man who enjoyed hunting and fishing. He was a well...

Oct 26, 2025

With a heart overflowing with love and a spirit that brightened every room, Ann Marie Cantrell, a beloved wife, mother, and grandmother, of Weaverville, North Carolina, passed on to her heavenly home, surrounded by the love of her family, on Sunday, October 26, 2025. She was 75 years old. Ann was the devoted wife to her lifelong love, Donald...

Oct 24, 2025

Claudia Ann Worley Reavis, 82, of Mars Hill entered her heavenly home on Friday October 24, 2025. She was born on September 12, 1943, to the late Clayton William and Velma Ponder Worley.

In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Wade Reavis; son-in-law, Marvin Silvers of Burnsville; brothers, Grady and Bruce...

Oct 24, 2025

Paul Henry Hudson, 64, of Weaverville, passed from this world to his eternal heavenly home on October 24, 2025, at Mission Hospital. He was the son of the late John Henry and Ruth Rose Chandler Hudson. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his maternal grandmother, Lola Cutshaw; aunt, Frances Chandler; uncles, Everett "Tom" Chandler,...

Oct 24, 2025

Margaret Kathryn Smith Church, 94, of Weaverville, entered the arms of her Lord and Savior, surrounded by her family, Friday October 24, 2025. She was born August 24, 1931, to the late Zebulon Collins and Bertie Wallin Smith. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her sisters, Thana Arrowood and Louise Smith; brothers, Robert, Jimmy,...

Oct 24, 2025

John Lloyd Clark, 62, of Marshall, passed away on October 24, 2025. He was born on April 11, 1963, to Patricia Proffitt Fowler and the late Wayne Calvin Clark. Also preceding him in death were his sister, Gila Clark; brother, Gene Clark; and paternal grandmother, Marie Ponder Clark.

John worked for the past 14 years for Bingham...

Oct 22, 2025

Tommy Glen Bradley, 74, of Mars Hill, NC, passed away, October 22, 2025. He was the son of the late Billy Carroll and Barbara Roberts Bradley. Tommy was a US Navy Veteran having served during the Vietnam War, where he was awarded a National Defense Service Medal. He was retired from Mission St. Joseph Hospitals after 33 years. In...

Oct 19, 2025

Zelma Whitt, 95, of Weaverville, passed away on Sunday, October 19, 2025. She was a lifelong resident of Buncombe County and the daughter of the late Lewis and Ellie Buckner Whitt. In addition to her parents, she is preceded in death by four sisters and five brothers. Zelma is a member of Piney Mountain Baptist Church.

She...

Oct 18, 2025

Mozelle Moss Moore, age 93, peacefully entered her heavenly home on Saturday, October 18, 2025. Born in Skipwith, VA, she was the daughter of the late Herbert Graydon and Beulah Morgan Moss. Mozelle was preceded in death by her beloved husband, Pastor George Moore. Together, they faithfully served in 11 different churches across 6 states and founded the Christian...