obituaries

Apr 28, 2021

Clyde Franklin Gregory, age 84, of Hot Springs, gained his heavenly wings on Wednesday, April 28, 2021.

Mr. Gregory is a native of Madison County. For the younger part of his life and after graduating from Hot Springs High School, he joined the U.S Army for which he served for two years. After his service in the...

Apr 25, 2021

Richard David Cogdill, Sr. 64, of Asheville, NC passed away on April 25th, 2021 at Creekstone Health and Rehabilitation. Richard was the son of the late Richard Dixon and Gladys Marie Cogdill.

He is survived by his wife, Linda Hewitt Cogdill; daughters: April Cogdill (Adan), Deannea Dominguez (Julian) and Shanna Hunt (Christopher); sons: Richard D. Cogdill, Jr....

Apr 25, 2021

Wade Ramsey, 64, of Mars Hill, passed away Sunday, April 25, 2021. He was the son of the late John and Martha Bailey Ramsey. In addition to his parents, Wade is preceded in death by one sister, Irene Howell and three brothers, Jeter, Ernest, and Urias Ramsey.

Wade is survived by his sisters, Anna Ramsey, Lois Jones,...

Apr 24, 2021

Lisa "Annette" Bailey Ducker, 48, of Marshall, passed away Saturday, April 24, 2021. She is the daughter of Morris Dan and Geneva Metcalf Bailey and has lived in Madison County most of her life. Annette was formerly employed with SonoPress for 20 years and is currently employed with Mercy Urgent Care. Annette loved her work family very much. She...

Apr 20, 2021

Shelby Stuart Buckner, 84 of Buckner Branch Road passed away at his home surrounded by his loving family on Tuesday, April 20, 2021. He was the son of the late Levi Gaither and Ada Hill Buckner. In addition to his parents, he is preceded in death by his first wife, Janette Robinson Buckner; brother, Hershel Buckner, and brother-in-law Floyd...

Apr 18, 2021

Judy Sue Wallin, 67, fought her final war with pain and our Lord Jesus called her home on Sunday, April 18, 2021. Judy was born to the late Troy Ellis and Lila Mae Connor Wallin on August 25, 1953.

She is survived by her son, Pastor Eddie Wallin, his wife of 22 years, Jennifer; "the best" grandchildren...

Apr 15, 2021

Derek "Duck" John Ball, 57, of Stoney Fork Road passed away at his home on Thursday, April 15, 2021. He was born on April 11, 1964 to the late Frank O'Neal and Grace Harwood Ball. In addition to his parents, he is preceded in death by brothers, Eugene O'Neal and Richard Lee Ball.

He is survived by...

Apr 11, 2021

Troy "Bart" Cole, 61, went home to be with his Lord and Savior, Sunday, April 11, 2021 at Mission Hospital following an extended heart related illness. He was the eleventh patient to receive a LVAD heart pump at Mission Hospital. He was born to the late Denver and Daisy Buckner Cole. In addition to his parents, he is preceded...

Apr 10, 2021

Boyd Glenn Norton, 66, of Hot Springs, NC, passed away Saturday, April 10, 2021. He was the son of the late Carl Lee Norton Sr. and Nellie Mae Cody Norton. In addition to his parents Boyd is preceded in death by brothers, Raymond Hurst, Carl Lee Norton, Jr., Dwight "Mickey" Norton, Johnny, and Billy Norton. Mr. Norton is a...

Apr 1, 2021

William Grady Mundy, age 84, of Barnardsville NC, went to be with his Lord and Savior on Thursday, April 1, 2021.

Mr. Mundy was born August 29, 1936 to the late Taft and Gladys Burrell Mundy. Grady proudly served in the U.S Army and marched in the President John F. Kennedy Inaugural Parade. He retired from Carroll...

Mar 30, 2021

Florence Cutshall Metcalf, age 97, of Culvin Creek Rd., passed away Tuesday March 30, 2021. She is the daughter of the late Bascom and Sophina Cutshall. In addition to her parents Mrs. Metcalf is preceded in death by her husband Earlis Metcalf, 8 sisters and 6 brothers.

She is survived by daughters, Shirley Metcalf, Joan Poole (Fred),...

Mar 29, 2021

Douglas Allen Angel, age 70, passed away Monday, March 29, 2021 from injuries sustained in an automobile accident. He is the son of the late Mack and Evelyn Ramsey Angel.

He is survived by his wife Joyce Bowens Angel; daughter, Stephanie Angel; son, Chad Angel (Virginia); sister, Maxine Cook; brother, Larry Angel (Barbara); grandchildren, Carson, Colton and...

Mar 28, 2021

Martha Waco Paris Culbertson, age 88 of River Drive, passed away at her residence on Sunday, March 28, 2021. She is the daughter of the late William Banks Paris and Pearl Henderson Paris Lawson. In addition to her parents, she is preceded in death by a son, Billy Gray Culbertson II; a sister, Gaynelle Lawson and brothers, Harold Paris,...

Mar 23, 2021

Kimberly Anders Johnson, age 32, passed away from an automobile accident Tuesday, March 23, 2021. She is the daughter of Rebecca Shelton and the late Michael "Kim" Anders. She is also preceded in death by her grandfather, Shorty Shelton.

In addition to her mother, she is survived by her grandmother, Levon Shelton; husband, Ian Johnson and their...

Mar 21, 2021

Esther Marie Rogers Robinson, age 80 of Spicewood Trail, passed away at Mission Hospitals St. Joseph Campus on Sunday, March 21, 2021. She is the daughter of the late Gus and Nellie Collie Rogers. In addition to her parents, she is preceded in death by her husband, Earl Robinson, 6 sisters and 6 brothers. Mrs. Robinson was a loving...

Mar 20, 2021

Payton Chadwick Ayers, 20, of Marshall passed away Saturday, March 20, 2021. He was born on August 18, 2000, to Chadwick Ayers and the late Pamela Boyd Ayers. In addition to his mother, he is preceded in death by his great grandmother, Winifred Joan Boyd, and grandfather, Sidney Ayers. Payton graduated from Greene High School and attended Walters State...

Mar 17, 2021

Arthur Boyd Chandler, age 76, of Haynie Graveyard Rd. passed away on Wednesday, March 17, 2021. He is the son of the late James Frank and Virginia Gertrude English Chandler. In addition to his parents, he is preceded in death by a son, Kevin Arthur Chandler; sister, Peggy Austin and brother, Claude Chandler.

He is survived by...

Mar 14, 2021

Cindy Lankford Coffey, a loving wife, daughter, sister, and proud mother and Nene/Nini, 52, of Weaverville, passed away Sunday, March 14, 2021. She is the daughter of Rita Sluder Lankford and the late Randolph Lankford and a lifelong resident of Buncombe County. In addition to her father, Cindy is preceded in death by her mother-in-law, Patricia Brackens Coffey. She...

Mar 12, 2021

Carl Parker, 77, of Mars Hill, passed away Friday, March 12, 2021, at Madison Health & Rehabilitation. He is the son of the late Harley and Lori Ledford Parker and a native of Yancey County. In addition to his parents, Carl is also preceded in death by a brother, Danny Parker.

Carl is survived by his wife,...

Mar 10, 2021

John Carl "JC" Wallin, of Madison County, NC, was born July 21, 1935, and went to his Heavenly home on Wednesday, March 10, 2021. JC was a loving husband, father, and "G-Daddy." He was an avid sports fan, particularly fond of the North Carolina Tar Heels and the St. Louis Cardinals. He loved to fish, hunt, spend time at...