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Michael Charles Jarvis

Michael Charles Jarvis

Jun 9, 2022

Michael Charles Jarvis, 58, of Asheville, passed away on Thursday, June 9, 2022, at Care Partners Solace Center in Asheville. Michael was lifelong resident of Buncombe County and was the son of Allen "Bud" and Joyce Wright Jarvis. Michael was preceded in death by his father; Allen "Bud" Jarvis. Michael loved music and was very artistic. He enjoyed other...

Thelma Lucille Metcalf (Coates)

Thelma Lucille Metcalf (Coates)

Jun 9, 2022

Lucille Coates Metcalf, 89 went home to be with her Lord and Savior on June 9, 2022 at the Brian Center in Weaverville, NC. Lucille was a native of Madison County, born June 26, 1932, to the late Theodore Coates and Bonnie Ingle Coates. She lived in Shelby, NC for the last several years of her life and was...

Ryon Justin Burgess

Ryon Justin Burgess

Jun 4, 2022

Ryon Justin Burgess, 46, of Erwin, Tennessee passed away on June 4, 2022. He was the son of Rosalind Schellhous Holycross and the late Richard Edwin Burgess. Ryon is also preceded in death by his brother Sierra Burgess.

A Golden heart stopped beating, hard working hands are now at rest, your special memories will always bring joy...

Richard Daris Anderson

Richard Daris Anderson

Jun 3, 2022

Richard Daris Anderson, 70, of Marshall, passed away on June 3, 2022. He is preceded in death by his wife, Mary Ann Anderson, who died in 2008. Richard was an avid horseman, who enjoyed riding and spending time with his family.

Richard is survived by his daughter: Becky Hollifield (Gary); son: Larry Anderson; Sister: Wilma Anderson; dear...

Andrea Elizabeth "Dre" Dominguez

Andrea Elizabeth "Dre" Dominguez

Jun 2, 2022

Andrea Elizabeth Ruth "Dre" Dominguez, 23, of Candler passed away on June 2, 2022. Dre was a graduate of Enka High School.

Dre is survived by her mother Deanea Rhodes Dominguez (Julian), sister Montana Kaye Dominguez, as well as many aunts, uncles, and cousins.

A funeral service will be held at 1:00 pm Tuesday, June...

Freida Ponder (Allen)

Freida Ponder (Allen)

May 31, 2022

Freida Allen Ponder, 72, of Mars Hill passed away on May 31, 2022. She was preceded in death by her parents Kelley and Dorothy Allen. She attended Mars Hill United Methodist Church. She was a dedicated schoolteacher in the Madison County Schools for 25 years where she was awarded Teacher of the Year twice during her career. She was...

Linda Carson (Thomas)

Linda Carson (Thomas)

May 29, 2022

Linda Thomas Carson, 75, passed away on Sunday, May 29, 2022. She was the daughter of Bertha McLean Thomas and the late Lidie Thomas; also preceded in death by her loving son Little Tommy Carson; brother, Gary Thomas and sister-in-law, Evonne Thomas.

Linda is survived by her husband Tommy Carson; daughter, Sharon Jarvis (Mike); son, David Carson;...

Glenna Mace (Carver)

Glenna Mace (Carver)

May 29, 2022

Ms. Glenna Carver Mace, 81, of Marshall, passed away peacefully at her home on Sunday evening. Glenna was the daughter of the late Rev. Claude and Dollie Shook Carver. She was preceded in death by her husband; Ude Mace, one sister; Flo Arrington, and four brothers; Landon, Dewey, Neal, and Hoye Carver.

Glenna is survived by her...

Avery Shelton

Avery Shelton

May 25, 2022

Avery Shelton, 87, of Marshall, passed away Wednesday, May 25, 2022. He was a lifelong resident of Madison County and the son of the late Henry and Maryetta Rice Shelton. In addition to his parents, he is also preceded in death by his wife, Betty Johnson Shelton; sister, Alma Rice; and brothers, Buster, Don, Robert, & Harold Shelton.

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Martha Ann Sitton (O'Sullivan)

Martha Ann Sitton (O'Sullivan)

May 24, 2022

Mrs. Martha O'Sullivan Sitton, 76, of Alexander, NC passed away on Tuesday evening, May 24th, 2022, at The Oaks at Sweeten Creek. She was the daughter of the late William and Frances Arledge O'Sullivan. Martha was a long-time member of Trinity Baptist Church and was a devout Christian, raising her children in church in hopes that they would become...

Sarah Ann Shelton

Sarah Ann Shelton

May 22, 2022

Sarah Ann Shelton, 62, of Marshall passed away on Sunday, May 22, 2022. Sarah was the daughter of Robena Metcalf Shelton and the late Earl Shelton. She is also preceded in death by her loving boyfriend: Charlie Meadows.

Sarah is survived by her daughters: Earl Lynn Allison, Billie Jean Dillingham; sisters: Sylvia Shelton (Bobby), Sandra Shelton (Frankie);...

Jay Bryant

Jay Bryant

May 22, 2022

Jay Bryant, 77, of Leicester, NC, passed away May 22, 2022. He was the son of the late Lawson and Edna Duckett Bryant. Mr. Bryant was a member of Crossrock Baptist Church. Jay had a love for gospel music and played in several gospel bands. In addition to his parents, he is preceded in death by a daughter, Christy...

Rodney Gerald Shelton

Rodney Gerald Shelton

May 16, 2022

Rodney Gerald Shelton, 75, of Aurora, IL passed away on May 16, 2022. He was born January 7, 1947, the son of Georgia and Moody Shelton. He was a Machinist, worked and retired from Aurora Custom Machining. After retirement you could usually find him playing Golf, a game he truly loved. His laughter was contagious, he always had a...

Odell Shelton

Odell Shelton

May 11, 2022

Odell Shelton, 89, of Erwin TN went home to be with the Lord on Wednesday, May 11, 2022. Odell was born February 12, 1933, in Madison County NC to his late parents Joe and Nellie (Hensley) Shelton. He was a member of Carmen Church of God and loved the Lord. He gave praise to the Lord not only through...

Ama Lee Shelton (King)

Ama Lee Shelton (King)

May 11, 2022

Ama Lee (King) Shelton, 91, of Marshall, NC went to be with the Lord on May 11, 2022. Ama Lee was born May 1, 1931, in Madison County, NC to the late Roscoe & Matilda (Hensley) King. She married Luther Junior Shelton on December 16, 1948. He preceded her in death on August 23, 2005. Also preceding her in...

Gerald Denver Shelton

Gerald Denver Shelton

May 10, 2022

Gerald Denver Shelton, 81, passed away on May 10, 2022. He was the son of the late Freeman and Ethel Worley Shelton also preceded in death by grandparents Manuel "Rod" and Varelia Chandley Shelton and James and Nora Ellen Patrick Worley. Gerald worked as a logger and sawmill operator.

Gerald is survived by his loving wife of...

Lawrence Eugene Smith

Lawrence Eugene Smith

May 2, 2022

Reverend Lawrence Eugene Smith, 89, of Weaverville, went home to be with the Lord on Monday, May 2, 2022. He was the son of the late Alex and Marjorie Smith. Lawrence is also preceded in death by two of his sisters: Anna Ramsey and Martha Hensley.

Lawrence is survived by his loving wife of 65 years: Betty...

Tommy Robert Lunsford Sr.

Tommy Robert Lunsford Sr.

May 1, 2022

Tommy Robert Lunsford Sr., 77, of Asheville, passed away Sunday May 1, 2022. He was the son of the late Richard James Sr. and Maggie Conner Lunsford. He is also preceded in death by two grandchildren.

Tommy is survived by his daughters: Karen and Tammy Lunsford, Tonya Beeman (Stephen); sons: Tommy Robert Jr. (Regina) and Jimmy (Lucy)...

Howard Charles Adams

Howard Charles Adams

Apr 29, 2022

Howard Charles Adams, 65, of Mars Hill, NC passed away Friday, April 29, 2022, at Care Partners Solace Center in Asheville. Howard was the son of the late Arthur and Ora Grindstaff Adams. Howard was of the Baptist faith and loved his grandchildren, enjoyed camping, and was an avid fisherman. In addition to his parents Howard was preceded in...

Penny Ann Smith

Penny Ann Smith

Apr 28, 2022

Penny Ann Smith, 34, of Marshall, passed away Thursday April 28, 2022. Penny was preceded in death by a son: Tyler Dale Smith in 2009.

She is survived by her parents: Bud and Leisa Norton Smith; three children: Leeland, Jesse, and Shauna Smith; one sister: Ashley Smith; and two brothers: Buddy Lee and Jonathan Smith.

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