obituaries

Oct 4, 2021

Kathleen Martin Chambers, age 63, died Monday October 4, 2021 at the Brian Center Health and Rehabilitation Center of Weaverville.

She was preceded in death by her parents: Doyle and Sara Lee Caldwell Martin. In addition to her parents, she is preceded in death by her husband, Billy Denton Chambers who died in 2011, her sister, Linda...

Oct 3, 2021

Kathy Lunsford Marshbanks, 64, of Weaverville, went to be with Jesus, Sunday, October 3, 2021. She is a lifelong resident of Buncombe County and the daughter of the late Herman Curtis and Alma Ruth Rice Lunsford. In addition to her parents, Kathy is also preceded in death by two sisters, Brenda Anders and Helen Lunsford.

She is...

Oct 2, 2021

Everitt Lonnie Royce Ridener of Marshall passed away on Saturday, October 2, 2021, at his home surrounded by his family and loved ones after a long battle with an illness. He is the son of Dakota Lloyd Ridener and Londale Sue Ann Lyman.

Everitt is survived by his loving parents; his sister, Lyanna Ridener; maternal grandmother, Rosa...

Oct 1, 2021

Luther Sawyer, 83, of Mars Hill passed away on Friday, October 1, 2021, at Elderberry Health Care in Marshall. He was the son of the late Stokley and Grace Buckner Sawyer. In addition to his parents he is preceded in death by his sister: Edith Brown and a brother: Willard Sawyer. Luther was a lifelong resident of Madison County...

Sep 30, 2021

Dr. Milton Fisher, son of the late Harry Fisher and Sara Lerner, passed away in Mars Hill NC, on September 30, 2021, at the age of 87, after a short but very intense battle with cancer.

Milton is survived by his loving wife of 37 years, Elisabeth Fisher, daughter of the late Jacques Isnard and Simone Besson...

Sep 29, 2021

Jessie Briggs Nesbitt, 94, died on September 29, 2021. Jessie was born on July 22, 1927, to the late Roscoe and Roberlie Fender Briggs. Jessie moved to Asheville as a young woman to begin her working journey, taking time out after marriage t be a devoted mom. When all three children were in school Jessi joined the first major...

Sep 27, 2021

Wayne Denton, 76, of Marshall, passed away Monday, September 27, 2021. He was a lifelong resident of Madison County and the son of the late Edward "Clyde" and Catherine Reed Denton.

Wayne was a hardworking man, who started his career at Burlington Industries and was employed there for 22 years until they closed their doors and then...

Sep 27, 2021

Gary Dean Phillips, 70, of Marshall passed away at his residence on Monday, September 27, 2021. He was the son of the late Chester and Annie Hensley Phillips. In addition to his parents, he is preceded in death by an uncle, Grady Hensley and an aunt, Robbie Hensley.

Gary is survived by a daughter, Mary Phillips; son,...

Sep 25, 2021

Anthony Edd Ramsey, 39, passed from this life into eternal rest on September 25, 2021, 2 months from his 40th birthday, at his residence after a short illness. He was born in Mission Hospital on November 25, 1981, to his parents, Edward and Rose Hudson Ramsey, the first of two " tow, headed, little boys". He was always a...

Sep 25, 2021

Avanell Silver Merrill, age 79, of Kelly Hunter Road passed away on Saturday, September 25, 2021. She is the daughter of the late John and Glen Hunter Silver. In addition to her parents, she is preceded in death by a sister, Alene McDaris. Mrs. Merrill was a member of Bull Creek Missionary Baptist Church serving as the choir director,...

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....