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Karen Sue English (Edwards)

Karen Sue English (Edwards)

Jul 24, 2021

Karen Sue Edwards English, age 69 of Mars Hill, departed this life on Saturday, July 24, 2021. She is the daughter of the late Dana and Betty Rose Hoyle Edwards. In addition to her parents, she is preceded in death by her first husband Gerald Shelton and son Andy Shelton, and second husband Jack English.

She is...

Gladys Ball (Ponder)

Gladys Ball (Ponder)

Jul 22, 2021

Gladys Ponder Ball, 79 of Mars Hill went home to be with the Lord after an extended illness on July 22, 2021. She was the daughter of the late Floyd Lee and Delda Buckner Ponder and grew up in the Upper Laurel community of Madison County. She was preceded in death by her parents; her lifelong love and husband...

Jackie Shelton Dejesus

Jackie Shelton Dejesus

Jul 20, 2021

Linda "Jackie" Shelton Watkins Dejesus, age 67, passed away at Care Partners Solace Center on Tuesday, July 20, 2021. She is the daughter of Clara Rice Ball and the late Jack Shelton. In addition to her father, she is preceded in death by her first husband, "Jay Bird" Watkins and mother-in-law, Sally Ann Watkins.

In addition to...

Rev. Elmer Edwards

Rev. Elmer Edwards

Jul 18, 2021

Rev. Burnus "Elmer" Edwards, 88 years of age passed away at his residence on Sunday, July 18, 2021. He is the son of the late James Fabious and Leila Lawson Edwards. He is a US Army Veteran and pastored for 57 years in several churches in Buncombe and Madison Counties.

He is survived by his wife of...

Martha Elvie Ezell (Long)

Martha Elvie Ezell (Long)

Jul 17, 2021

Martha Long Ezell, age 76, of Weaverville passed away on Saturday, July 17, 2021. She is the daughter of the late John and Magdalene Wockenfuss Long. In addition to her parents, she is preceded in death by her husband Devoyd "Red" Ezell.

She is survived by a daughter, Ellen Mills and husband Scott; sons, Jon Ezell and...

Carol Ann Mclaughlin (Johnson)

Carol Ann Mclaughlin (Johnson)

Jul 17, 2021

Carol Ann Johnson McLaughlin, 75, of Weaverville, passed away Saturday, July 17, 2021, at her home. She is a native of Kentucky and the daughter of the late Benjamin and Lavonne Johnson and retired as a beautician.

Carol is survived by her husband of 52 years, Robert "Bob" McLaughlin, sons, Chris and Jeff McLaughlin; sister, Marlene Crabtree;...

Danny Keith Redmon

Danny Keith Redmon

Jul 16, 2021

Danny Keith Redmon, 69, of Marshall, went into the hands of a just God on Friday, July 16, 2021. He was born on February 4, 1952, to David and Betty Jean Goforth Redmon. Danny was a Vietnam Army veteran and retired from the NC Department of Corrections. In addition to his parents, he is preceded in death by his...

Patricia Ramey (Robb)

Patricia Ramey (Robb)

Jul 7, 2021

Mrs. Pat Ramey, musician, artist, and grandmother died at age 83 on Wednesday, July 7, 2021, at Madison Health and Rehabilitation Center in Mars Hill, NC. Born in Chagrin Falls, OH to the late Frank B. Robb and Vivian E. Brown Robb. Pat grew up in Ohio and California, always near the water. At age 19 she met and...

John Lindsley Cutrell

John Lindsley Cutrell

Jul 1, 2021

John Lindsley Cutrell, caring father of Matt, Faith and James Cutrell, husband of Lynn, brother of Mary Jo Bailey of Irmo, SC, passed away July 1, 2021, at his home in Mars Hill, NC. He was a native of Charlotte, NC and the son of the late Joseph and Mary Hill Cutrell. John came to study at Mars Hill...

Roger Dean Allison Sr.

Roger Dean Allison Sr.

Jun 26, 2021

Roger Dean Allison Sr. age 71, passed away peacefully in his home Saturday, June 26, 2021, surrounded by his loving family. He is the son of the late Charles "Maddie" and Bobbie Norton Allison.

He is survived by a daughter, Michelle Thomas (Westley); sons, Roger "Dean" Allison (Patricia K.) and Tim Allison (Shelley); brothers, Gary, Randy and...

Sandra Buckner (Tweed)

Sandra Buckner (Tweed)

Jun 25, 2021

Sandra Tweed Buckner, age 76, entered her earthly life on May 30, 1943, and entered her eternal life on Friday, June 25, 2021. She is the daughter of the late Fred and Lillian Gosnell Tweed. In addition to her parents, she is preceded in death by a son, Dennis Buckner, sister Margie Davis and brother, Lane Tweed.

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Skyler Keith Smoke Shelton

Skyler Keith Smoke Shelton

Jun 21, 2021

Skyler Keith Smoke Shelton, of Fletcher and Shelton Laurel earned his angel wings after 13 years of life, surrounded by his family on Monday, June 21, 2021. Skyler was born on November 9, 2007.

He was survived by his mother Angela Smoke and father Keith Shelton (Carla Allen); loving brothers, Tristin Shelton, Isaac Gosnell and Austin Gosnell...

L.C. Chandler

L.C. Chandler

Jun 20, 2021

L.C Chandler, 85, passed away on Sunday, June 20, 2021. L.C was born to the late Lewis and Ada Ponder Chandler. In addition to his parents, he is preceded in death by one brother, Phil Chandler.

Mr. Chandler is survived by his wife Betty Freeman Chandler; daughter, Darlene Dillingham (Stephen); son Leonard Chandler (Marty); sister, Ruth Hudson;...

Joann M. Watts

Joann M. Watts

Jun 20, 2021

Joann Watts, age 77, of Eller Ford Road, passed away at her home on Sunday, June 20, 2021. She is the daughter of the late Rev. T.A. and Lois Ledford Watts. In addition to her parents, she is preceded in death by a son, Rodney Watts; sister, Shirley Watts and brother, Jerry Watts.

She is survived by...

Rev. David Charles Gentry, Sr.

Rev. David Charles Gentry, Sr.

Jun 19, 2021

Reverend David Charles Gentry Sr. age 80 formerly of Weaverville, passed away in Duncan SC on Saturday, June 19, 2021. He is the son of the late Erskin and Irene Lance Gentry.

He is survived by his wife of 59 years, Peggy Fields Gentry; daughter, Shirley Hulderman (Mark); son, David C. Gentry Jr, (Tena); "Special sister and...

Don L Denton

Don L Denton

Jun 19, 2021

Don L. Denton, 72, of Marshall, passed away Saturday, June 19, 2021. He is a lifelong resident of Madison County and the son of the late Edward Clyde and Catherine Reid Denton. Don was formerly employed with Burlington Industries for over 25 years and a member of Peeks Chapel Baptist Church. In addition to his parents, he is preceded...

Adale Chandler (Payne)

Adale Chandler (Payne)

Jun 12, 2021

Adale Payne Chandler, 67, of Marshall, NC, passed away unexpectedly at her home on June 12, 2021.

She was born June 27, 1953, to her late parents, Arthur and Valerie Wilds Payne.

Adale met her husband her senior year and they were married on her 18th birthday. She was a stay-at-home mom and then worked...

Louise Penland (Gaddy)

Louise Penland (Gaddy)

Jun 2, 2021

Louise Gaddy Penland, age 85, passed away on Wednesday, June 2, 2021 at Brian Center Health & Rehabilitation. Mrs. Penland was born August 18, 1935 to the late Finn and Rosa Wyatt Gaddy. In addition to her parents, she is preceded in death by her husband, Carmel C. Penland; three great grandchildren, six sisters and three brothers. She was...

Edgar Smith Dillingham

Edgar Smith Dillingham

Jun 1, 2021

Edgar Smith Dillingham, age 77, passed away at his residence on Tuesday, June 1, 2021. He is the son of the late Jobe Gaston and Ella Virginia Ball Dillingham. In addition to his parents, he is preceded in death by is wife, Brenda Jean Cook Dillingham, and two brothers, Jobe Gaston Jr. and Harry Lee Dillingham, Sr. Edgar was...

Eula Wheeler (Franklin)

Eula Wheeler (Franklin)

Jun 1, 2021

Eula Franklin Wheeler, age 83, went home to be with her Savior on Tuesday, June 1, 2021. She is the daughter of the late Grant Ulysess and Ada Mace Franklin. In addition to her parents, she is preceded in death by her husband, Morris Wheeler and brothers; Ken and Taylor Franklin.

She is survived by her daughters,...

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