obituaries

Dec 24, 2021

Helen Fisher Griffin, age 78, of Turkey Branch Rd. peacefully passed to be with her Lord and Savior on Friday, December 24, 2021. She is the daughter of the late Rev. Vaughn and Carrie Briggs Fisher. In addition to her parents, she is preceded in death by sisters, Nina Mae Reece, Eileen Griffin and Iva Greene and brothers, Ralph,...

Dec 22, 2021

Cody Lee McElroy, age 35, passed away unexpectedly on Wednesday, December 22, 2021. He is the son Jimmy and Elizabeth Ammons and Robert McElroy. Cody is preceded in death by his maternal grandfather, Robert Reel and paternal grandfather, Bruce Owen Ammons.

In addition to his parents, he is survived by his daughter, Kira Shea McElroy; sisters, Bailey...

Dec 21, 2021

George Kelly Humphries, 71, of Barnardsville, North Carolina, passed away on December 21, the winter solstice. He is survived by his beloved wife of forty-two years, Linda Humphries; his treasured children Kathryn Anne Humphries, Sean Kelly Humphries, and Weston Powell Humphries; son-in-law Sigurjon Gudjonsson; and adored grandsons Magnus Reid and Matthias Powell Sigurjonsson. He was preceded in death by...

Dec 20, 2021

David Allen Buckner, 60, of Rutherfordton, passed away Monday, December 20, 2021. He was a native of Cleveland, Ohio having lived most of his life in Western North Carolina. He is preceded in death by his father Harrison Henry Buckner; and two brothers, Vincent Lester, and Stephen Buckner.

David is survived by his mother, Dolly Moody Lester,...

Dec 18, 2021

James Craig Music, age 48, of Asheville passed away unexpectedly on Saturday, December 18, 2021. He is the son of the late Ruby Nadine Biggs.

He is survived by his sons; J. C. Music (Sierra) and Josh Music (Kristina), brother, Tracy Music and grandsons; Axel, Aiden and Alexander Music.

A private family service will be...

Dec 16, 2021

Charles Edwin Carter passed away Dec 16th 2021 in Weaverville, NC at 90 years of age. He was born March 6, 1931 to the late Paul Tildon Carter and Norma Carter in the Paint Fork area of Madison County, NC. He grew up with his sister Imogene on a farm and enjoyed horse back riding and raising various farm...

Dec 16, 2021

Genell Rice King, 70, of Marshall, passed away Thursday, December 16, 2021. She was the daughter of the late Bulah and Elizabeth Griffin Rice. In addition to her parents Genell was preceded in death by her husband, Junior King and her beloved son, Felix King.

She is survived by her grandson, Kaiden Dean King and his mother,...

Dec 14, 2021

Glenn Price, 74, passed away December 14, 2021. Glenn was a native and resident of Madison County for most of his life until recently when he moved to Thomasville to be close to his brother. Glen spent most of his life as a farmer. He was the son of the late Lattie Price and Gracie Rathbone Price. In addition...

Dec 11, 2021

Farrell "Gene" King, of Weaverville, born February 17, 1950, departed this life December 11, 2021 at the age of 71, passed away after several years of declining health. He is preceded in death by his parents, Jay and Harriett Emory King, brother, Yates King and brother-in-law, Frank Rector, Jr. He was formally employed with Standard Paper Inc. and Burlington...

Dec 9, 2021

Pansy Marie Jones Morgan, age 70, of Fletcher passed away December 9th at her residence. She was born on June 5th, 1951, in Henderson County to the late James A. and Marie Crawford Jones. Pansy is preceded in death by her sisters, Elizabeth Arrington and Kathy Jones; as well as her brothers, Curtis Jones, Kenny Jones, and Jim Jones....

Dec 8, 2021

Martha Frances Lowe, age 71 of Mars Hill passed away Wednesday, December 8, 2021.

She was a daughter of the late Robert McDaniel and Mary Clarke McDaniel and wife to the late Doug Lowe.

Mrs. Lowe is survived by her children; Lydia Karstedt, Miriam Murtaugh and Gabriel Lowe (Casey), brothers; Gene McDaniel and Jerry McDaniel....

Dec 7, 2021

Guelda Foster Graham Reppond, age 87, of Alexander NC, joined her heavenly Father on December 7, 2021. She was the daughter of the late William Ernest Foster and Muriel Carter Foster.

She was proceeded in death by her husbands, Joseph E. Graham and James W. Reppond.

There are 2-surviving brothers, Ernest, and Harold Foster.

Dec 2, 2021

Margaret Black Edwards, age 91, passed away on Thursday, December 2, 2021, at The Bridge Assisted

Living Center in Ocala, Florida. Mrs. Edwards was the daughter of the late William and Irene Black. In

addition to her parents, she is preceded in death by her husband Herbert Clay Edwards. Mrs. Edwards

was a...

Nov 30, 2021

Grady Martin, 72, of Marshall passed away on Tuesday, November 30, 2021 at his home. He was the son of the late Roxie Carrie Martin Massey and was born April 29, 1949 in Madison County. Grady was a lifelong resident of Marshall, and was preceded in death by his wife Marie Thomas Martin who died in May, 2021; grandson,...

Nov 30, 2021

On November 30th, 2021, Nancy Ella Miller Lawrence went home to be with Jesus. She was preceded in death by her husband Clyde Elmore Lawrence Jr. Nancy was born in Miami, Fl on March 16th 1938 and graduated from Miami Edison Senior High School and then attended Mars Hill College, Class of 1958. She was preceded in death by...

Nov 28, 2021

Alma Viola Owenby Hopson, 72, of Canton, NC, born on May 18, 1949, passed away Sunday, November 28, 2021, in her home in Canton. She was the daughter of the late Raymond and Viola Tweed Owenby.

Alma is survived by her husband of 49 years, David Hopson, who's anniversary was November 27, 1972. She is also survived...

Nov 26, 2021

Joseph "Joe" Edward Myers, age 54 passed away at his residence on Friday, November 26, 2021. He is the son of the late Fred Lay Myers and Judith Linda Meserve Moulton and husband Ken. Joe is also preceded in death by a daughter, Alyssa Constance Myers and brother, Michael Arthur Myers. He served in the National Guard, volunteered for...

Nov 25, 2021

Sherry Lynne Roberts, age 59 passed away on Thursday, November 25, 2021 at Mission Hospital. She is the daughter of the late James and Nevada Davis Roberts. In addition to her parents she is preceded in death by a son, Dakota Watkins and a brother Michael Roberts.

She is survived by her daughters, Beverly and McKayla Watkins;...

Nov 23, 2021

Fannie Garrison Westfall, of Black Mountain passed away on Tuesday, November 23, 2021, at Givens Highland Farms. Mrs. Westfall was born December 31, 1928, to Thomas and Alma Medler Garrison in Weaverville, NC. She is preceded in death by her parents; three sisters, two brothers and a son, Timothy.

Mrs. Westfall graduated from Barnardsville High School in...

Nov 23, 2021

William Edward Fortner, age 76 of Marshall passed away on Tuesday, November 23, 2021. He is the son of the late Jeter Pearson and Ruby Taylor Fortner. He was a native and lifelong resident of Madison County.

Following Mr. Fortner's request a private burial will be held.

Blue Ridge Funeral Service is assisting with the...