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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,...

Christian Angela Waldrop (James)

Christian Angela Waldrop (James)

Jun 1, 2021

Christian "Chris" Angela Waldrop, age 46, passed away on Tuesday, June 1, 2021. She is the daughter of Sandra Louise Simmons Appelbe and the late Ronald Wright Appelbe. Her passion was her family, music and wine, where she was a Sommelier.

In addition to her mother, she is survived by her husband, Jeremy Waldrop; daughter, Jada Alexander...

Mary Kathryn Moss (Davis)

Mary Kathryn Moss (Davis)

May 29, 2021

Mary Kathryn Moss, surrounded by her loving family, left her earthly home to live eternally with Jesus on May 29th at the age of 94. She was a devoted wife, mother, grandmother, and great grandmother to her family, and will be missed dearly by all who knew her.

Other than her parents Kathryn is proceeded in death...

Wilford Dale "Bud" Hagan

Wilford Dale "Bud" Hagan

May 27, 2021

Wilford "Bud" Dale Hagan, age 85, of Worley Road, Marion passed away on Thursday, May 27, 2021 at his residence. He is the son of the late William C. and Thelma Marie Brown Hagan. In addition to his parents, he is preceded in death by his wife, Carolyn Ford Hagan; sister, Betty Anderson; brother, Bill Hagan and grandson, David...

Anna "Ann" Calloway Brooks Medford

Anna "Ann" Calloway Brooks Medford

May 25, 2021

Anna "Ann" Calloway Brooks Medford, age 83, of Academy Street formerly of Old Fort, NC went home to be with her Lord Tuesday, May 25, 2021 at Mission Hospital. She is the daughter of the late Walter Calloway and Dora Lance Calloway Parker. In addition to her parents, she is preceded in death by her first husband B.A Brooks...

Brenda Elaine Gross (Smith)

Brenda Elaine Gross (Smith)

May 23, 2021

Brenda Elaine Gross, age 75 of 100 Old NC 20 passed away Sunday, May 23, 2021 at her residence. She is the daughter of the late Robert James and Margaret Evelyn Sweeney Smith. In addition to her parents, she is preceded in death by her siblings, Earl and Margaret Smith.

She is survived by her son, David...

Bill Rice

Bill Rice

May 23, 2021

Wiley "Bill" Rice, 65, of Ralph Rice Road passed away on Sunday, May 23, 2021 at his residence. He is the son of the late Ralph and Marie Massey Rice. In addition to his parents, he is preceded in death by his wife, Wanda Rice; son, Justin Rice; and brothers, David and Rex Rice. Bill was a truck driver...

Carrie Shirley Bryant (Crawford)

Carrie Shirley Bryant (Crawford)

May 23, 2021

Carrie "Shirley" Crawford Bryant, age 83 of Weaverville passed away on Sunday, May 23, 2021. She is

the daughter of the late Lonnie and Bessie Hensley Crawford. In addition to her parents, she is preceded

in death by her husband Segal Wiley Bryant who passed away in 1979; and sisters, Lee Fisher, Faye

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Gwyn Teague Dunner

Gwyn Teague Dunner

May 21, 2021

Alma Gwyn Dunner, 74, of Marshall, passed away May 21, 2021. She was the daughter of the late Bruce and Dot Teague. In addition to her parents, Gwyn is preceded in death by her husband, Harry. She was employed for over 30 years with the Buncombe County Identification Bureau.

Gwyn is survived by her daughter and son-in-law...

Barbara Ann Bennett (Davis)

Barbara Ann Bennett (Davis)

May 21, 2021

Barbara Ann Davis Bennett, 91, Mars Hill, passed away Friday, May 21, 2021. Barbara was born February 4, 1930 to the late Roy J. Davis and Myrtle Quakenbush Davis Smith. She was a cheerleader at both Mars Hill High School and Mars Hill College. Barbara graduated in 1950 and worked at Asheville Citizen-Times before coming to Mars Hill Baptist...

Richard Lester Copeland

Richard Lester Copeland

May 21, 2021

Richard Copeland age 89, of Wentzville, Mo. died Friday May 21, 2021. He was born on July 28, 1931 in DeSoto, Mo. He retired from teaching with the Seminole County School system in Florida. He loved golfing, singing in church choirs, coaching, cooking, the Smokey Mountains, and his family. Richard was preceded in death by his beloved wife of...

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