Everett Carlisle Sherlin
Oct 17, 2025
Everett Carlisle Sherlin, 79, of Walnut, NC passed away, October 17, 2025 at Care Partners Hospice in Asheville, NC. He was the son of the late Clayton Sherlin and Ruby Waldrop Rogers.
Everett served in the US Army and US Air Force and fought in the Vietnam War. He was a loving father, grandfather and friend to...
Carolyn Jane Lamberson (Hinton)
Oct 16, 2025
Carolyn Jane Hinton Lamberson, 86, of Mars Hill, North Carolina, passed away on Thursday, October 16, 2025, surrounded by her loving family. She was born in Raleigh, North Carolina to Avon Battle and Ollie Jane Lewis Hinton. Carolyn was predeceased by her parents and her beloved husband of 53 years, Dale Lamberson.
Carolyn is survived by her...
Carolyn Teague (Hoglen)
Oct 16, 2025
Carolyn H. Teague, of Leicester, went to be with The Lord on October 16, 2025. She was born in Buncombe County to the late Pearl Lorine and Raymond John Hoglen. She was preceded in death by her husband of 68 years, William R. Teague, her parents, as well as one brother, John Carroll Hoglen, and a son, Infant Boy...
Robert Glenn Shuford
Oct 12, 2025
Robert Glenn Shuford (Bob or Shoestring) 90, entered the gates of heaven Sunday morning, October 12th, surrounded by his loving family.
Robert was born on October 10, 1935, in Barnardsville, where he lived his entire life. He was a son to the late David Glenn and Grace Dillingham Shuford. He was preceded in death by an infant...
John Larson
Oct 11, 2025
Eric John Larson, Sr., 84, passed away on October 11, 2025, at the Charles George VA Medical Center in Asheville. He was preceded in death by his sons, Eric J. Larson, Jr., Dennis R. Larson, and Werner T. Kraemer.
John was a retired Army Veteran.
He is survived by his wife, Heidemarie Larson; sons, Heinz...
Bascom Sylvannas Whitt
Oct 9, 2025
Bascom Sylvannas Whitt, 85, of Mars Hill, passed away on Thursday October 9, 2025. He was born April 16, 1940, to the late Chalmers and Mollie Shook Whitt. Also preceding him in death is a brother, Conley Hubert Whitt.
Bascom was a US Army Veteran and a retired truck driver. He was a member of Laurel Bend...
Billy Ray Saunders
Oct 9, 2025
Billy Ray Saunders, 89, passed away on Thursday, October 9, 2025. He was born February 15, 1936 in Haywood County and was a son to the late, James Haywood and Julia Troutman Saunders. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by a brother, Jimmy Saunders.
Billy had a love for old cars and enjoyed...
Ardath Peeke Rice (Carson)
Oct 9, 2025
Ardath Peeke Rice, 102, passed away peacefully October 9, 2025, surrounded by love and gratitude for a life so beautifully lived. She was born in Buncombe County, North Carolina in the Flat Creek Community. Ardath was the daughter of the late Charles and Laura Whittington Carson. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husbands,...
Lucille Thomas (Ramsey)
Oct 7, 2025
Lucille Ramsey Thomas, 96, passed away peacefully surrounded by love and gratitude for a life beautifully lived. A devoted wife, mother, grandmother, and friend, Lucille's gentle heart and steady spirit left an indelible mark on everyone who knew her.
Born in Buncombe County, North Carolina, in the Flat Creek community, Lucille grew up with strong mountain roots...
Georgia Geraldine Hoffman (Head)
Oct 5, 2025
Georgia "Gerri" Head Hoffman, 78, passed away on Sunday, October 5, 2025. She was a native of Middlesboro, KY, and spent most of her adult life in Sarasota, FL. A few years ago, she returned to the Blue Ridge Mountains and lived in Arden, NC. She was the daughter of the late Albert and Myrtle Morgan Head. In addition...
Edna Mae Justice (Dalton)
Oct 4, 2025
Edna Mae Justice, 91, passed away on October 4, 2025. Born on May 19, 1934, she was a daughter of the late Arthur and Mamie (Hall) Dalton. Edna was a loving mother, grandmother, sister, and friend who will be remembered for her warm heart. She had a passion for sewing and quilting, creating handmade treasures for those she loved....
Keith Royce Cody
Oct 2, 2025
Keith Cody, age 43, traded the challenges of this world for the peace of his forever home with his Lord and Savior on Oct 2. Keith attended Laurel Bend Baptist Church. He is resting safely in the arms of our savior reunited with his beloved dog, Mac.
He lived a life full of love, positivity and laughter....
John Byron Blankenship
Oct 1, 2025
John Byron Blankenship, 62, of Barnardsville, NC passed away unexpectedly, October 1, 2025. He was born on May 27, 1963, to the late Freneau and Lanelle Wells Blankenship. He lived in Barnardsville most of his life and lived in Raleigh for a short time.
In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his paternal...
Linda Ann Anders (Candler)
Oct 1, 2025
Linda Candler Anders, 75, of Marshall, went home to be with the Lord, on Wednesday, October 1, 2025. She was a lifelong resident of Madison County and the daughter of the late Clyde and Mary Lee Edwards Candler. Linda was a member of Mt. Sheba Baptist Church.
In addition to her parents, Linda is preceded in death...
Connie Howell
Oct 1, 2025
Connie Lee Baker Howell, 64, of Leicester, passed away on Wednesday, October 1, 2025. She was the daughter of the late Louis and Lillian Sposky Baker and a native of Wyandotte, MI, having lived most of her life in North Carolina.
In addition to her parents, Connie is preceded in death by two brothers, Louis and Frank...
Betty Sue Massey (Young)
Sep 27, 2025
Betty Sue Young Massey, 88, of Weaverville, passed away on Saturday, September 27, 2025. She was the daughter of the late George and Elizabeth Henderson Young and a native of Cherokee County, having lived most of her life in Buncombe County.
She is also preceded in death by her husband, Spencer Floyd Massey.
Betty attended...
Homer Douglas Revis
Sep 27, 2025
Homer Douglas "HD" Revis, 92, of Madison County, NC, went home to be with the Lord on September 27, 2025. Born on November 25, 1932, to Samuel Carl Revis and Juanita Jamerson Revis. HD lived a long and full life centered around faith, family, and friendship. He was a loving father to the late Stevie Revis and a beloved...
Tina Jones (Pegg)
Sep 27, 2025
Tina Pegg Jones, 52, of Barnardsville, passed away on Saturday, September 27, 2025. She was a lifelong resident of Buncombe County and the daughter of Margaret Diane Webb Craine and the late Willey Pegg.
In addition to her mother and stepfather, Diane and Terry Craine, Tina is survived by her husband, Robert Jones; daughters, Andrea, Hannah, and...
David Mckinney
Sep 26, 2025
Jerry "David" McKinney, 66, passed away on September 26, 2025. He was born on August 15, 1959, to the late Jerry McKinney, Sr. and Betty Hensley McKinney.
David retired from Hickman Edge Systems after 35 years of service. He attended Carolina Baptist Tabernacle. David loved gardening and caring for his family and any others that needed a...
Donna Kay Rice (Payne)
Sep 25, 2025
Donna Kay Payne Rice, 68, passed away peacefully, at home surrounded by her loving family. She was the daughter of Pauline Randall Payne and the late James Payne. She was also preceded in death by her daughter, Stephanie Rice; brothers, J.R. Payne, Donnell Payne; and brother-in-law, Junior Roberts.
In addition to her mother, she is survived by...
