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Obituaries
Dixie Marie Freeman
Jul 14, 2022
Dixie Marie Freeman of Mars Hill, North Carolina passed away peacefully on July 14, 2022 at Brookdale Walden Ridge with family by her side. She is a native of Madison County but spent time in Monroe, Virginia and Washington, D.C. She was a member of Anderson Branch Church and later attended Freedom Christian Church and Old Bull Creek Baptist...
Wilma Lee Clubb (Edwards)
Jul 14, 2022
Wilma Lee Edwards Clubb, age 66 of Oak Ridge Lane, passed away on Thursday, July 14, 2022. She is the daughter of the late Conway and Mary Joe Gaddy and wife of the late Norman Stuart Clubb who preceded her in death in 2018. She is also preceded in death by a daughter Heather Clubb in 2020.
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Barbara Ann Hines (Phillips)
Jul 14, 2022
Barbara Ann Phillips Hines, 89, of Mars Hill, passed away Thursday July 14, 2022, at Madison Health and Rehabilitation Center. She was the daughter of the late Adrian Earl and Doris Hunt Phillips. She is also preceded in death by her husband, Eugene M. Hines and son Michael W. Hines.
Barbara is survived by her daughters: Kathy...
Kenneth Eugene Mesker
Jul 12, 2022
Kenneth Mesker, 76, died in his sleep July 12, 2022 at his home in Madison County, NC. He was born the 25th of November, 1945 in Delphos, Ohio one of 13 children of Frank and Dorothy Mesker. Ken graduated high school, served in the Army and worked as a barber in Florida before meeting and marrying his wife, Donna....
Carol Anne Matlack Tyson
Jul 9, 2022
Carol Anne Matlack Tyson
August 1, 1939 – July 9, 2022
Carol Anne Matlack Tyson, 82, of Weaverville, passed away at her residence on Saturday July 9, 2022, just 22 days shy of her 83rd birthday. She passed peacefully and we believe she was ready to join her husband, Billy Tyson (who died in 2019)...
Della Halsey (Price)
Jul 9, 2022
Della Price Halsey, 72, of Marshall, passed away on Saturday, July 9, 2022. She was born to the late Howard and Ollie Bell Price. Della worked as a Dietician at Memorial Mission Hospital in Asheville. She also loved to garden, farming and working in her flowers.
Della is survived by her daughter: Lisa Rice; son: Bill Halsey...
Lyndall Gerald English
Jun 30, 2022
On June 30, 2022, Lyndall Gerald English went to his Heavenly home after a short battle with cancer. He was born and raised in Mars Hill where he resided for the last 33 years. Lyndall was preceded in death by his parents Clyde and Lucille English, granddaughter Samantha Howell and many pets that he dearly loved.
Lyndall...
Annette Chandler (Roberts)
Jun 28, 2022
Marilyn Annette Chandler, 83, of Weaverville, passed away on June 28, 2022. She is preceded in death by her parents Clyde W. Roberts and Frances Lunsford Roberts. Annette was a member of Pleasant Grove Church for 62 years, also serving as the pianist and organist for 57 years. She loved playing softball, bowling, the Atlanta Braves, and taking vacations...
Shelby Jean Carver (Roberts)
Jun 12, 2022
Shelby Jean Roberts Carver, 79, of Mars Hill went home to be with her Lord and Savior on June 12, 2022 at Mission Hospital after a courageous battle with cancer. She was preceded in death by her mother and father, Nelos and Marie Roberts, by sister Rosa Lee Mace and brother, Dean Roberts and sister-in-law, Joyce Roberts.
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Lionell Filiss
Jun 11, 2022
Lionell was born in Monticello, New York in 1944 to George Filiss and Katherine Poriotis Filiss. His parents were both Greek immigrants to America.
After graduating high school in New York Lionell spent time at the State University of New York in Buffalo studying art. His next adventure after college was joining the Merchant Marines and sailing...
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)
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
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
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
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)
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)
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)
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
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.
...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...
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