Hugh Riddle
Sep 19, 2022
Hugh Riddle, 61, of Weaverville, walked into the arms of Jesus on September 19, 2022. He was the son of the late Grady and Nellie Hoyle Riddle. In addition to his parents, he is preceded in death by his brothers, Auvery and Charles Riddle, and his fur baby Toby Tritt Riddle. Hugh enjoyed spending time with his family, playing...
Robert William Sherman Rice
Sep 19, 2022
Robert passed on September 19th surrounded by family. He is survived by his wife, Malissa of Weaverville, his mother Kimberly (Bill) of Florida, his brothers Jerry (Laura) of Hendersonville and Patrick (Brittany) of Dillsboro, his mother and father-in-law Ann Marie and Carlos Gispert of Whittier, and his niece and nephew. Robert was preceded in death by his father, Jerry...
Jeff Chandler
Sep 19, 2022
Jeffrey T. Chandler of Charlotte
Jeff, 60, passed away surrounded by his loving family on September 19, 2022.
A celebration of his life will be held at his graveside ceremony in Gunter Family Cemetery, 645 Flint Hill Rd., Alexander NC, Saturday October 1st at 10:00am.
Mr. Chandler was born on October 22, 1961...
Max Shelton
Sep 17, 2022
Mr. Max Shelton, 90, of Marshall, NC passed away peacefully at his home on Saturday, September 17, 2022. He was the son of the late Coatney and Zenoba Franklin Shelton. Max was also preceded in death by five brothers: Louis, Rex, Ralph, Tom, and Frank Shelton; four sisters: Grace S. Hensley, Bethel Shelton, Pansy Tarlton, and an infant baby...
Clifton Craig Peek
Sep 16, 2022
Mr. Clifton Craig Peek, 86, of Marshall, NC went home to be with the Lord on September 16, 2022, at Memorial Mission Hospital in Asheville, NC. Clifton was the son of the late John Baird and Ruth Keith Peek. Clifton was also preceded in death by a son: Dennis Peek; two sisters: Elva Robinson and Hazel Proffitt; one brother:...
Wade Onell Fox
Sep 15, 2022
Wade Onell Fox, 73 of Weaverville, passed away on Thursday September 15, 2022 at his residence. He was the son of the late Jim and Martha Burlison Fox. He is also preceded in death by his sisters: Judy Dillingham, Helen Banks Lunsford and Imogene Fox Snider Boone; brothers: Tommy and Robert Fox. Wade was employed by Boone Realty for...
Edna Luca Caldwell (Roberts)
Sep 13, 2022
Edna Luca Roberts Caldwell, 95, of Marshall passed away Tuesday, September 13, 2022. She was the daughter of the late Mark and Bertie Rathbone Roberts and a lifelong resident of Madison County. In addition to her parents, she is also preceded in death by her husband, Sol Caldwell; sisters, Cumite Worley and Nina Caldwell; and brother, Troy Roberts.
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Barbara Jean Buckner (King)
Sep 13, 2022
Barbara Jean King Buckner, 67, of Marshall, passed away Tuesday, September 13, 2022. She is the daughter of the late Pelvin and Ruth Sams King and is preceded in death by her sister, Shirley Isreal and nephew, Christopher King.
Barbara is survived by her husband, Robert Buckner; daughter, Jill Simmons (Roderick); sisters, Susie Brown (Gerald), Ann Meadows,...
Kathleen Elizabeth Smith
Sep 12, 2022
Mrs. Kathleen Elizabeth Flynn Smith, 70, of Marshall, NC passed away on September 12, 2022, at Memorial Mission Hospital in Asheville, NC. She was the daughter of the late Frank and Jeanette Flynn. Kathleen was also preceded in death by two sisters: Lani Vaughn and Cheryl Mooney; and two brothers: Jim and Sydney Cook. Kathleen was a quilter by...
Robbie Allen
Sep 9, 2022
Robert "Robbie" Cling Allen, 38, of Mars Hill, passed away on Friday, September 9, 2022, from a tragic car accident. Robbie was a lifelong resident of Madison County and 2002 graduate from Mountain Heritage High School. He was a member of Bethel Baptist Church as well as an avid hunter who loved the outdoors. He is preceded in death...
Gerald Dean Tomberlin Sr.
Sep 8, 2022
There can never be any doubt that Gerald Dean Tomberlin, Sr. , 84, cherished four things deeply – community, faith, athletic competition, and his family. The son of Luther Tomberlin and Maymee Drake, he was born in the Beech Glen community on August 1, 1938 and transitioned into eternity on September 8, 2022. He was lovingly raised by his...
Wanda Parker (Hurst)
Sep 8, 2022
Wanda Hurst Parker, age 81, of Weaverville, passed away on Thursday, September 8, 2022. She is the daughter of the late James Eugene and Gladys Louis Johnson Hurst. Wanda was a member of First Born Baptist Church in Weaverville. She retired from St. Josephs Hospital after 30 years. Wanda is also preceded in death by her husband: Edgar Buel...
Paul Douglas "Buddy" Honeycutt
Sep 2, 2022
Paul "Buddy" Douglas Honeycutt, 55, of Mars Hill, NC passed away on September 2, 2022, at Memorial Mission Hospital in Asheville, NC. He was the son of Mr. Paul Honeycutt and the late Mrs. Bobbie Jean Metcalf Honeycutt. Buddy was fond of shooting sports and riding four wheelers with his daughter. Buddy was a great mechanic at North Main...
William Henry Bradley Jr.
Sep 1, 2022
William Henry Bradley, Jr., 79, of Barnardsville, passed away on Thursday, September 1, 2022.
Bill was born in Buncombe County to the late William H. and Ruth Lance Bradley on August 27, 1943. He was a man of faith, always willing to counsel and spend time with others.
Surviving are his sons; Mark, Henry, Rex,...
Gordon G. Moore
Aug 30, 2022
Gordon G. Moore, 80, of Marshall, went home to be with the Lord on August 30, 2022. He was born on September 23, 1941, in Madison County. Gordon was a member of Bull Creek Baptist Church. He retired from American Enka Plant after 41 years. He is preceded in death by his parents: Sammy and Carrie Moore; as well...
Mark Freeman
Aug 29, 2022
Mark Freeman, 59, a lifelong native of Marshall, NC passed away at his home, surrounded by loved ones, on August 29, 2022.
As an avid outdoorsman, he spent his free time hunting, fishing, and camping. Mark loved the Lord and made his church in the beautiful mountains of western North Carolina. He was a carpenter by trade,...
Anthony Darrell Anderson
Aug 29, 2022
Anthony "Darrell" Anderson, 54, of Marshall, passed away on August 29, 2022. He is preceded in death by his parents: Billy and Yvonne Randall Anderson; as well as his sisters: Lisa Benjamin, and Cathy Varney.
Darrell is survived by his wife: Tammy Chandler; daughter: Megan Anderson; son: Jackson Wheeler; sister: Debbie Lisenbee (Joey); brother: Dennis Anderson (Susie);...
Shirley Glenda Gayheart (Brown)
Aug 22, 2022
Shirley Glenda Brown Gayheart, 82, passed away peacefully at her home in Marshall, NC on August 22, 2022. She was a native of Knox County, KY. Mrs. Gayheart was preceded in death by her husband, Harold Gayheart; sisters, Chelsea and May; brothers, Ralph and AC Brown. Shirley was a graduate of Knox Central High School and attended Spencerian College,...
Emma Jean Maxwell (Hensley)
Aug 20, 2022
Ms. Emma Jean Hensley Maxwell, 84, of Weaverville, NC passed away on August 20, 2022, at Care Partners Solace Center in Asheville, NC. Emma was the daughter of the late Floyd and Maude Cole Hensley. Emma loved her family, was an avid gardener and enjoyed her flowers. She was formerly employed with Mills Manufacturing, Sonopress and Ingles. In addition...
Kevin Woody Robinson
Aug 18, 2022
Mr. Kevin Woody Robinson, 66, of Marshall, NC died on Thursday, August 18, 2022, at Mission Hospital. Kevin was the son of the late James Earl and Latrelle Woody Robinson. Kevin was a forest ranger in Madison County for several years before he retired from the North Carolina Forest Service. In addition to his parents Kevin was preceded in...
