obituaries

Sep 23, 2021

Doyle Willard Ammons, 73, of Mars Hill, passed away September 23, 2021. He was the son of the late James Willard and Frances "Wilma" Metcalf Ammons.

Doyle was a wonderful husband, loving father, and an amazing grandfather with a great sense of humor. He was a hardworking man who dedicated his life to education and helping children....

Sep 22, 2021

Evelyn Fender Moss, 90, of Moss Ridge Drive, Mars Hill, went to be with our Lord, September 22nd, 2021.She was preceded in death by her parents: Lewis and Mamie Peek Fender, two sisters and five brothers.

Mrs. Moss was a member of Blue Ridge Missionary Baptist Church. She previously served as treasurer, secretary, leader of the youth...

Sep 22, 2021

Joshua G. Broyles, 47 of Sevierville, Tennesee, went to be with our Lord, September 22nd, 2021, after an extended stay at Leconte Medical Center with complications from covid, surrounded by his family.

Josh was raised in the Shelton Laurel community of Marshall. He attended Madison High School, graduating class of 1992. After graduation Josh moved to Asheboro...

Sep 21, 2021

Floyd McKay Deweese, age 89, of Lavenia Lane passed away on Tuesday, September 21, 2021 at his residence. He is the son of the late John and Myrtle Cox Deweese. In addition to his parents he preceded in death by his wives, Gladys Shufford King and Nellie Seay Deweese; sisters, Blanche and Jo and brother Jimmy Deweese.

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Sep 20, 2021

Katilyn Elaine Porché Payne, 28, of Mars Hill passed away on Monday September 20, 2021 at her home. She is the daughter of Daniel Porché (Melisa) and Gina Herrick Price (William). Katilyn was a registered nurse in the Labor and Delivery at Mission Hospital. She is preceded in death by her maternal grandmother, Stephanie Lagrua and her paternal great...

Sep 17, 2021

Robert "R. J." James Payne, age 70 of Payne Family Drive, went home to be with the Lord on Friday, September 17, 2021. He is the son of the late Commondore and Lula Kate Atkins Payne. In addition to his parents, he is preceded in death by a son, Matthew Payne; sisters, Karen Sue and Lisa Payne and a...

Sep 17, 2021

Jimmie "Phil" Lee Burleson, age 79, of North Fork Rd. passed away on Friday, September 17,2021. He is the son of the late Samuel Clifton and Irene Haynes Burleson. Mr. Burleson was a native of Buncombe County and retired with 32 years of service as mechanic for NC DOT. He was the best dad two kids could have ever...

Sep 17, 2021

Edwin Delbert "Bud" Roberts, Jr. age 91 of Locust Grove Road passed away peacefully on Friday, September 17, 2021. He is the son of the late Edward and Lola Roberts. In addition to his parents, he is preceded in death by his first wife Lela Holden Roberts who died in 1986. He was a US Army Veteran serving in...

Sep 13, 2021

Grady Lister, Jr. age 90, went to be with the Lord on Monday, September 13, 2021. He was the son of the late Grady and Lucille McAbee Lister. In addition to his parents, he is preceded in death by his wife, Roxie Massey Lister; sisters, Mildred Harrison and Margie Revis; brother, Harvey Lister and a great granddaughter, Kylie Anne...

Sep 11, 2021

Robert Lee Hyatt, 71, of Weaverville, passed away Saturday, September 11, 2021. He was a lifelong resident of Buncombe County and the son of the late Bennie Lee and Bertha Jane Pegg Hyatt. Robert retired from the US Postal Service in 2006, after 32 years and was an US Army veteran, serving in Vietnam. He enjoyed fishing and hunting....

Sep 10, 2021

Vaughn H. Justice, 101, passed away September 10, 2021. He was the son of the late Lawrence and Florence Ledford Justice. He was retired from America Enka after forty-one years of service. In addition to his parents, he is preceded in death by his wife; Phyllis Angel Justice, nine siblings and some nieces and nephews.

He is...

Sep 10, 2021

Othella May Rice Ogle, age 80, of Marshall, went home to sing with Jesus on Friday, September 10, 2021, at Mission Hospital following a brief illness. She was a beloved Mother, Grandmother, Great-Grandmother, a retired educator, and a Christian.

Othella was born May 26, 1941, in Madison County, the daughter of the late Everett and Wavel Rice....

Sep 10, 2021

Gladys Christine Burrell Arrington, age 81 of Mars Hill passed away Friday, September 10, 2021.

She was a daughter of the late Luther and Althea Norton Burrell and wife to the late Phil Arrington, also preceded in death by her brother Ken Burrell.

Mrs. Arrington is survived by her children; Linda Penland, Phillip Arrington, Marlon...

Sep 8, 2021

Barbara Ann Riddle, age 66 of Burnsville passed away at Blue Ridge Regional Hospital on Wednesday, September 8, 2021. She is the daughter of the late Dallas Riddle and Vaulty Rathburn.

Ms. Riddle is survived by brothers Donald J. Riddle and Steve Rathburn.

Blue Ridge Funeral Service is assisting the family.

Sep 5, 2021

Talitha McDaris Price, of Madison County, NC, went to her Heavenly home on September 5, 2021. Talitha lived an amazing 101 years blessed with good health, a loving family, and innumerable friends from the many different walks of her life. She was a devoted mother and an adoring "Granny/Nanny." In addition to being extremely proud of her family, she...

Sep 5, 2021

Jack Holt Roberts died peacefully in his sleep on Sunday, September 5, 2021. Jack was born and raised in Mars Hill, North Carolina where he married his high school sweetheart, Shirley Rice, and where the two of them welcomed their first child, Shelley. After a brief stint in the Navy and a few textile jobs, Jack and his family...

Sep 5, 2021

Leonard Coffey, 79, of Mars Hill, passed away Sunday, September 5, 2021. He was a lifelong resident of Madison County and the son of the late Posey Jerome and Elizabeth Griffin Coffey. He is preceded in death by his wife, Patricia Brackens Coffey, daughter-in-law, Cindy Coffey; sister, Esther Bailey; brothers, Carroll, Anderson, and Floyd Coffey. He was a member...

Sep 5, 2021

William "Phill" Anderson, age 95, of Mars Hill went to his heavenly home Sunday, September 5, 2021. He has fought a good fight and kept the faith. WELL DONE ... He is the son of the late William Kelse and Nellie Rathbone Anderson. In addition to his parents, he is preceded in death by a son, James Anderson; daughter,...

Sep 3, 2021

Shirley Jo Hensley Chandler, age 79 of Weaverville passed away Friday, September 3, 2021, at Mission Hospital. She is the daughter of the late Zeb and Ellen Robinson Hensley. In addition to her parents, she is preceded in death by her husband, Jackie Chandler; sister, Elaine Hensley and brother, Landon Hensley.

She is survived by her daughters,...

Sep 2, 2021

Shirley "Sheryl" Young Heider, 66, of Mars Hill, passed away Thursday, September 2, 2021, at CarePartners Hospice Solace Center. She was a lifelong resident of Madison County and the daughter of the late Carl and Theda Young Hudgins.

Sheryl is survived by her husband, Jerry Heider; sons, Kevin, Daniel, and Matthew Edwards; sister, Arlene Metcalf; five grandchildren,...