obituaries

Dec 14, 2025

Krista Leigh Moss, 32, was born February 5, 1993 in Asheville, NC. Her struggles ended here on earth December 14, 2025 and she began her peaceful walk with her Savior Jesus Christ. She was a graduate of the 2011 class from Crossnore Academy where she received a scholarship and attended Mayland Community College and received a degree in Criminal...

Dec 14, 2025

Wilma Jean Chandler, lovingly known as Nanny, passed away peacefully on December 14, 2025, at the age of 79. Born on May 30, 1946, in Greenville, TN to the late Erlin and Rosie Norton Franklin.

Jean was a resident of Madison County, North Carolina, a place she loved deeply and called home for her entire life. She...

Dec 8, 2025

Dr. Owen Wallace Fish passed away at home on December 8, 2025 surrounded by his family and caregivers. Dr. Fish was born October 19, 1931, to Orville and Virgie Fish in Luck, North Carolina. He is predeceased in death by his parents; his first wife, Carolyn Ann Gosnell Fish; his second wife, Helen Lewis Fish; and a daughter, Teresa...

Dec 3, 2025

Steven Hoye Fox, 65 of Mars Hill passed away December 3, 2025 at Mission Hospital while surrounded by his loving family. He was born November 25, 1960 in Asheville, NC to the late Edwin and Frances Fox.

Steven was a hair stylist for over 40 years and loved his work and clients very much. He deeply loved...

Dec 2, 2025

Eva Elizabeth McIntosh, 81, passed away on Tuesday December 2, 2025. She was born June 9, 1944, to the late Frank and Edna Metcalf McIntosh. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her sister, Jane Davis and her husband, Carroll Davis; and a special cousin, Iris English.

Eva was a lifelong resident of...

Nov 30, 2025

Joan Metcalf Poole, 78, of Spillcorn, passed away, November 30, 2025 surrounded by family. She was the daughter of the late Earlis and Florence Cutshall Metcalf. In addition to her parents, she is preceded in death by a son, Jeffrey Poole (Jamie); sister, Shirley Metcalf; brother, Gene Metcalf; and Stepson, Fred Poole II (Melody). Joan spent her life working...

Nov 29, 2025

Lawrence Christopher Anderson, 52, passed away unexpectedly on Saturday, November 29, 2025. He is a lifelong resident of Buncombe County and the son of Lawrence and Wanda Metcalf Anderson.

Chris was an avid sports fan. He loved watching the Vols play any sport, especially with his kids. He took great pride in his family and worked hard...

Nov 28, 2025

Amanda Silver Vaughn, 31, of Mars Hill, passed away of natural causes, on Friday, November 28, 2025. She is a lifelong resident of Madison County and the daughter of Phillip Silver and the late Angela Carver Silver. In addition to her mother, she is preceded in death by her maternal grandfather, Howard Carver and paternal grandfather and grandmother, Allon...

Nov 24, 2025

Eula Moore Rice, 76, of Mars Hill, passed away on Monday, November 24, 2025. She was a lifelong resident of Madison County and the daughter of the late Floyd and Clara Mars Moore. In addition to her parents, Eula is preceded in death by a sister, Azalee Moore, and a brother, Woodrow Moore.

Eula is survived by...

Nov 21, 2025

Locke "Paw" Davis, 84, of Weaverville, went to be with Jesus, on Friday, November 21, 2025. He was born on May 21, 1941, in Madison County, to the late Jeter and Stella Robinson Davis. Also preceding him in death are his wife of 52 years, Inez Honeycutt Davis who died in 2016; grandson, Austin Sams; and five brothers Willard,...

Nov 20, 2025

Bonnie Lynn Clinton Bullman, 62, after a strong and courageous battle with Leukemia, passed away on Thursday, November 20, 2025. She was born on May 30, 1963, and was a daughter of Henry and Barbara Ann Hensley Clinton.

Bonnie was a loving, faithful wife, mother and grandmother. She loved her family, tending to flowers and teaching. Bonnie...

Nov 18, 2025

Bobby Carver, 84, of Mars Hill, passed away peacefully at home November 18, 2025. He was born on January 31, 1941, to the late Albert and Minnie Cody Carver.

Bobby retired from Thermo Fisher in Weaverville, NC. He was an avid gardener and loved his Dahlias. He enjoyed being on Big Pine at his cabin and being...

Nov 14, 2025

Rose Marie Gaugh, 69, passed away on November 14, 2025. Born on December 5, 1955, she was the daughter of the late Edward William and Nellie Mae Leer Gaugh in St. Louis, MO. She was a resident of Candler, NC for 25 years and she was also a resident of Woodfin, NC for six years.

She is...

Nov 12, 2025

Ronald Shelton, 77, of Madison County, NC, after a long battle with dementia and many other health issues finally found rest in the arms of Jesus, Wednesday, November 12, 2025. He was born August 21, 1948, to Evert and Kathleen Shelton.

Ronald worked for 19 years for Coca-Cola before going on to work for Pepsi, where he...

Nov 10, 2025

Pauline Sawyer, 92, of Marshall, went to be with the Lord on Monday, November 10, 2025. She was a lifelong resident of Madison County and the daughter of the late Moody and Lizzie Davis Sawyer.

In addition to her parents, Pauline is preceded in death by her daughter, Ellen Sawyer, son, Eugene Sawyer, daughter-in-law, Vickie Sawyer; brothers,...

Nov 9, 2025

Doris Wilson Edwards 86, passed away peacefully at her home on Sunday, November 9, 2025. She was born on October 17, 1939, in Yancey County, North Carolina, a daughter of the late Gus and Althea Pate Wilson.

Doris was a devoted member of the Little Ivy Baptist Church and retired from Micro Switch after many years of...

Nov 4, 2025

Hoye Coates went home to be with the Lord on November 4, 2025. He was a proud native of Madison County and was born on April 9, 1935, to the late Theodore and Bonnie Coates.

Hoye was married to his wonderful wife Christean, who stood by his side for over 72 years. They were married on September...

Oct 29, 2025

Mary Dean Rice Whitt, 86, of Mars Hill, passed away on Wednesday, October 29, 2025. She was born November 25, 1938, to the late James Wayne Rice and Jennie Lou Myers Ingle. Also preceding her in death was her husband, Bascom Whitt who died October 9, 2025; and a brother, Jimmy Rice

Mary was a lifelong member...

Oct 28, 2025

Forrest Arvin Dodd, 91, of Mars Hill, passed away Tuesday, October 28, 2025. He was born on September 8, 1934, in Madison County to the late Welzie and Ada Lee Rathburn Dodd. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife, Kathleen Bradford Dodd; three brothers, J.B. Dodd, Harris Dodd, and Rev. Eugine Dodd; a...

Oct 27, 2025

David Britt Williams, 71, of Weaverville, passed away at home with his family by his side, on Monday, October 27, 2025. He was a lifelong resident of Buncombe County and the son of the late Britt and Juanita Delores Lloyd Williams.

In addition to his parents, David is preceded in death by a sister, Marsha Nash, a...