obituaries

Mar 14, 2022

Jerry Dean Haynes, age 80, of Barnardsville passed away March 14 at his residence.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Wayland C. and Frances Haynes, daughter Dena

Haynes Rice and grandson Jerrod Haynes.

He is survived by son, Chris Haynes (Michelle), grandson Nathan Haynes, sisters Shelby Cole,

Patsy Dillingham...

Mar 11, 2022

Robert John Ward, age 93 of Hot Springs, passed away on March 11, 2022. He was born in Union City,

New Jersey on May 19, 1928 to the late George Patrick and Harriet Roser Ward. In addition to his

parents, he is predeceased by sons, Gary and Kevin Ward and a grandson, Scott Hibline. He...

Mar 11, 2022

Lucian "Lou" Lamar Savage, 80, of Barnardsville passed away on Friday, March 11. Lucian was a native of Dallas, Texas. He was a master craftsman in building and cabinetry, known for his perfection in woodworking. Lucian was a member of North Black Mountain Missionary Baptist Church. He is preceded in death by his parents Charlie Joe Savage and Emma...

Mar 10, 2022

Betty Ruth Hensley, 68 of Limestone, Tennessee went home to be with the Lord on Thursday, March 10, 2022. She is the daughter of the late Richard Vance Ponder and Zelma Lee Buckner. Betty served as a pianist, Sunday school teacher and church treasurer at Gravel Hill Baptist Church in Johnson City, TN where she was a faithful member....

Mar 9, 2022

John "Glenn" Gentry, 52, of Weaverville went home to be with the Lord on March 9, 2022. Glenn was the son of the late John Willis and Mary Hyatt Gentry. He is preceded in death by paternal grandparents; Erskine and Irene Gentry, maternal grandmother; Flora Dean "Dean Dean" Hyatt and his angel babies. Glenn was very kind and always...

Mar 8, 2022

Jesse Carroll Deweese, 40, of Alexander passed away on March 8, 2022.

Jesse is survived by his loving parents Johnnie and Terrie Deweese; daughter: Jocelyn Deweese; sons: Seth and Jacob Deweese; sister: Krystal Deweese; brother: Bradley Deweese; his paternal grandfather: Donald Deweese; his maternal grandfather: Garfield Jones; as well as several aunts and uncles.

A...

Mar 4, 2022

Russell Calvin Chandler, age 87 of North Windy Ridge, went home to be with his Lord at his residence on Friday, March 4, 2022. He is the son of the late Collis and Bonne Buckner Chandler. In addition to his parents, he is preceded in death by his sister, Lydia Chandler and brothers, Ed, Benny, and Howard Chandler. Mr....

Mar 4, 2022

It is with great sadness that the family of Silas Eugene Noel, 40, announce that he passed away on Friday, March 4, 2022, at his home in Barnardsville, NC with family by his side. Before his illness, Silas was an Eagle Scout, Buncombe County's Young Man of the Year, worked as a Climatic Data Specialist, and volunteered as a...

Feb 25, 2022

James Dewey Davis, 76, of Marshall passed away Friday, February 25,2022. James was born November 27, 1945, to the late William and Verna Massey Davis. He was a lifelong member of Caney Fork Baptist Church.

James is survived by his wife: Shirley Thompson Davis; sons: Bobby, Scott and Brian Davis; sisters: Georgette Ramsey, Janice Sherlin; granddaughter: Sydni...

Feb 25, 2022

Evonne Norton Thomas, 68, of Barnardsville, passed away Friday, February 25, 2022. She was the daughter of the late Steven and Ava Cole Norton.

Evonne is survived by her husband, Jimmy Thomas; son, Jeremy Thomas; and sister, Donna Sue Pennell.

A graveside service will be held at 11am Tuesday, March 1, 2022, at Little Ivy...

Feb 23, 2022

Larry Fox, age 69 went to be with his Lord on Wednesday, February 23, 2022. He is the son of the late Wade and Annie Mae Ponder Fox.

He is survived by his wife, Ella McCurry Fox; daughter Stephanie Sexton (Kevin); son Larry Joe Fox (Tya); sister, Laverne Warren; grandchildren, Nicole Girard (Jonathan); Michael Constantine (Leah); Christian...

Feb 23, 2022

Eddie McLean Bowens, 66, of Mars Hill went home to be with the Lord on February 23, 2022. Eddie was the son of the late Howard Mars and Macie Boings and is preceded in death by his sisters Elaine Wyatt and Shirley Mace. Eddie was the owner and operator of Bowens Towing for many years. He enjoyed working and...

Feb 22, 2022

Margaret Loven Brown, age 92, passed peacefully into her Savior's arms in the early morning hours on Tuesday, February 22, 2022. She was the daughter of the late Natt T., Sr. and Minnie Miller Loven and the loving wife of the late Richard F. Brown. She was born and resided in Buncombe County NC her whole life. Margaret was...

Feb 22, 2022

Ada M. Bailey, 94, of Leicester, NC, went to be with the Lord on February 22, 2022. She was born May 5, 1927, to Joseph Daniel "Dan" and Addie Crawford Hensley, of Mars Hill. Ada was a farmer before being a lady farmer was cool. Her neighbors called her "Farmer Ada" and she also worked at American Enka Plant...

Feb 21, 2022

Edna Ruth Rice, age 93 of Weaverville went to be with her Heavenly Father on Monday, February 21, 2022. She is the daughter of the late Cays and Stella Ponder Robinson. In addition to her parents, she is preceded in death by her husband, Dallas W. Rice and sister, Eva Robinson Hunter of Cartersville, VA.

She is...

Feb 19, 2022

Charles "Chuck" Ray Culp Jr., age 60, passed away on Saturday, February 19, 2022. He was the son of Eva Rector Hargrove and the late Charles Ray Culp, Sr. In addition to his father, he is preceded in death by an uncle, Maurice Davall.

Charles is survived by his wife, Melissa Pruitt Culp; aunts, Diane Jackson and...

Feb 19, 2022

Irma Louise Blazer Crawford, 84 of Locust Grove Road, died Saturday, February 19, 2022 at her home. Born to the late Bill and Ruby (Ruth) Blazer, Irma was a lifelong resident of Buncombe County and a member of the North Buncombe High graduating class of 1956. In addition to her parents, Irma is preceded in death by brothers and...

Feb 19, 2022

Frank Westley Gentry, age 67 passed away on Saturday, February 19, 2022. He is the son of the late Dillard and Ella West Gentry. In addition to his parents, he is preceded in death by brothers, Maurice, and Landon Gentry. Frank attended East Chestnut Church of Christ and was employed by Gill Drilling for 30 years.

He...

Feb 13, 2022

Charles Henry Zibelin III, 88, of Marshall passed away on Sunday, February 13, 2022. He was born to the late Charles Henry Zibelin II and Lula Belle Williams on September 9, 1933, in Buncombe County, NC; in addition to his parents, he is preceded in death by his wife Edith Ammons Zibelin, who passed away in 2017. Charles was...

Feb 12, 2022

Helen Lewis Fish, 85, went to be with her Lord and Savior on Saturday, February 12, 2022. She was the daughter of the late Andy and Hattie Crowe Lewis. She was also preceded in death by husband, Billy Charles Beck and daughter, Teresa Guthrie; sisters, Pansy Dale, Thelma Ponder and Marie Willis; brothers, Junior and RJ Lewis. Helen was...