obituaries

Jan 19, 2026

Ada Dodd Chambers, 83, went to be with her Lord and Savior, on Monday, January 19, 2026. She was a lifelong resident of Buncombe County and the daughter of the late Levi and Hattie Allen Dodd. She is preceded in death by her sister, Cleta Ayers, and brother, Bill Justice.

Ada was a member of Cole's Cove...

Jan 15, 2026

Bill Rice and Linda Rice, devoted husband and wife of 39 years, passed away and will be lovingly remembered in a joint service celebrating their lives, love, and legacy together. Their bond was strong, steady, and full of devotion, and it showed in the life they created together and the family they cherished so deeply.

Bill Ray...

Jan 15, 2026

Betty Tweed Blackwell, 84, of Alexander, went home to be with the Lord, Thursday January 15, 2026, surrounded by her loving family. A native of Shelton Laurel, she was born on August 24, 1941, to the late Elmer and Dorothy Tweed. She was also preceded in death by several sisters and brothers.

Betty was a loving wife,...

Jan 10, 2026

Roy Neal Carter, 87, of Candler, NC, passed away January 10, 2026. He was a native of Madison County and the son of the late, Gay and Thelma Higgins Carter. Roy was a US Navy veteran and a member of Hominy Baptist Church. In addition to his parents, he is preceded in death by sisters, Betty Dotson and Margaret...

Jan 2, 2026

Geneva Whitt Massey, 89, passed away peacefully on Friday January 2, 2026, while surrounded by her family. Geneva was a native of Madison County and was the daughter of the late Melvin Whitt and Delphia Griffin. Geneva was a long-time member of Mt. Bethel Freewill Baptist Church in Weaverville.

In addition to her parents, she was preceded...

Jan 1, 2026

Warren Grant Emory, 70, of Asheville, passed away on January 1, 2026. He was born on October 9, 1955, in Buncombe County, and was a son to the late Billy and Catherine Whitt Emory.

Warren was a retired truck driver who loved life and having a good time with family and friends. He loved the Lord and...

Dec 31, 2025

Britton Pack, 83, of Mars Hill gently left his earthly body on December 31, 2025, to go to be with Jesus Christ and his beloved wife, Lucille, who departed on April 10, 2025.

In addition to his wife, Britton was predeceased by his parents, Bratchett and Lola Cody Pack, and siblings Gar, George Carl, two infant brothers,...

Dec 31, 2025

Jean Lunsford Barnett, 81, passed away on December 31, 2025. She was born, November 2, 1944, in Madison County, and a resident of Barnardsville for most of her life. She was the daughter of the late Ralph A. and Lockie Worley Lunsford.

Jean enjoyed playing the piano, singing, reading her Bible and solving crossword puzzles. She retired...

Dec 31, 2025

Michael Dewayne Boone, 53, passed away December 31, 2025. He was born December 18, 1972, in Buncombe County, and was the son of Mary Jane "Janie" Fisher Boone and the late Novile A. Boone.

Michael was a motorcycle enthusiast, enjoyed fishing and helping others. He retired from welding and plumbing.

In addition to his mother,...

Dec 28, 2025

Ikey "Ike" Lee Noah was born on March 4, 1950, in Salisbury, North Carolina, to John Franklin Noah and Marjorie Ethel Mae Noah (McIntire). He was preceded in death by his parents and his brother, Dallas Noah.

Ike proudly served his country in the United States Marine Corps as a rifleman, earning the Rifle Marksman Badge. Ike...

Dec 27, 2025

Edward Junior Shelton, 82, of Mills River, NC, formerly of Greeneville, TN, passed away on Saturday, December 27, 2025. He was the son of the late Fred & Marie Helton Shelton.

In addition to his parents, Edward is preceded in death by a daughter, Teresa Ann Shelton, sister, Deborah Jones, and brothers, Robert, Larry, and Jerry Shelton....

Dec 22, 2025

Cleotes Crowder of Weaverville, NC, was born on October 27, 1934, and peacefully entered into rest with his Lord and Savior on Monday, December 22, 2025. Cleotes was the son of the late Lesley Crowder and Marie Bullman.

He was a member of Locust Grove Baptist Church and was baptized on December 27, 1981. Affectionately known as...

Dec 22, 2025

Ervin Allen Roberts, 85, passed away on Monday, December 22, 2025. He was the son

of the late Frank and Annie Delores Roberts. Ervin was a proud US Air Force Veteran

and retired from Southern Bell Telephone Company. He was also a member of Oak

Grove Missionary Baptist Church. Some of his happiest...

Dec 22, 2025

Jeanne Threatt Hoffman was born on November 12, 1939, in Greenville, South Carolina, the daughter of Hines and Jeanne Threatt. She was raised alongside her sisters, Ann Dupuis of Dallas, Texas, and the late Rebecca Jane "Becky" Morgan of Abingdon, Virginia, and her brother, the late Sonny Threatt of Greenville, South Carolina. From an early age, "Baby Jeanne," as...

Dec 21, 2025

Joseph Adam Powell, 37, of Mars Hill, passed away, December 21, 2025. He was the son of Joseph "Joe" and Tonya Jones Powell.

He is preceded in death by his paternal grandparents, Joseph Ralph Powell, Jr. and Eula Mae Rumbough and maternal grandfather, Jerry Lee Jones.

In addition to his parents he is survived by...

Dec 21, 2025

Relda Ann Capps, 80, of Weaverville, NC passed away, December 21, 2025. She was the daughter of the late Henry Earl and Pearl Randall Capps. Relda attended Woodfin Elementary School and was a graduate of Erwin High School. She worked at American Enka, Fridedaire, in home health care and later in life worked as a greeter at Wal-Mart, where...

Dec 18, 2025

Billie Dove Metcalf, 90, of Mars Hill, passed away on December 18, 2025 at her home. She was the daughter of the late Dove and Cordellia Boone. In addition to her parents she was preceded in death by her husband of 64 years, David McKinley Metcalf who died in January 2018; a sister, Elizabeth Boone; and daughters, Sheila Metcalf...

Dec 17, 2025

David James Smith, 90, passed away December 17, 2025, at home. He was born February 27, 1935 to the late Lester Joy and Glenna Peck Smith.

David was a US Air Force veteran, a used car salesman, and a Glamour photographer.

David is survived by his wife of 25 years, Betty Phillips Smith; daughters, Karen...

Dec 17, 2025

Daylon Cross Lawson, 24, passed away on December 17, 2025, due to injuries sustained from a car accident. He was born on June 27, 2001, in Henderson County.

Daylon graduated from Durman High School in SC and worked very hard as an apprentice carpenter with Morgan Corp. Daylon loved music, History and Greek Mythology. He was an...

Dec 16, 2025

Jeffrey Lane Boone, 68, of Mars Hill, went to be with his Lord and Savior, on Tuesday, December 16, 2025. He was the son of the late D.C. and Faye Wheeler Boone. Jeff attended Grace Point Church and was the co-owner of Ameritech Slope Constructors for 10 years.

Jeff is survived by his wife of over 33...