Gerald Gaither Young
Jan 14, 2021
Gerald Gaither Young, 90, of Mars Hill passed away January 14, 2021. He was the son of the late Robert Oscar and Pansy Mae Briggs Young. In addition to his parents Mr. Young is preceded in death by his wife of 62 years, Alda Jean Clark Young; sisters, Madeline Fleetwood and Elouise Plemmons Armstrong and brothers, Roy, Kenneth, John,...
Bobby Joe Raby
Jan 13, 2021
Bobby Joe Raby, 75, passed away Wednesday, January 13, 2021. He is the son of the late Oscar and Inez Taylor Raby and a lifelong resident of Buncombe County. Bobby retired from Estes Trucking and was an avid bowler for years. He was a member of Mt. Calvary Independent Baptist Church in West Asheville, where he served as a...
Ann Bruce Lovins (Wray)
Jan 13, 2021
Ann Bruce Lovins, 90, of Mars Hill, went to be with the Lord, Wednesday, January 13, 2021. Ann was a loving mother, grandmother, and great grandmother. She was an amazing cook, gardener, and homemaker. She is the daughter of the late Worth and Isabelle Bruce Wray and was born in Hinton, WV, but has lived most of her life...
Carroll Wayne Ammons
Jan 13, 2021
Carroll Wayne Ammons, 83, of Alexander, passed away Wednesday, January 13, 2021. He is the son of the late Bacchus and Georgia Lee Soesbee Ammons. In addition to his parents, Carroll is preceded in death by his daughter, Leashell Weido; son, Michael Ammons; two sisters, Geneva Boone and Marjorie Sprinkle; four brothers, Jim, Harold, Willard, and Luther Ammons; and...
Rodney James "Junior" Carver
Jan 11, 2021
Rodney "Junior" James Carver, 51, of Barnardsville, NC died at his home on Monday, January 11th, 2021 surrounded by his loving family. Junior was born on July 5th, 1969 to Jimmy Dale and Glenda Joyce Deweese Carver in Buncombe County, NC. He fought like the warrior that he was and won the battle and gained his wings. Junior was...
Norma Jean Cantrell
Jan 9, 2021
Norma Jean Harris Cantrell, 74, of Marshall, NC passed away peacefully at her home on Saturday, January 9th, 2021 surrounded by her loving family. Mrs. Cantrell was the daughter of the late Grady and Lula Mae Dixon Harris and a native of Greene County, TN, having lived most of her life in Madison County. She retired from Micro Switch...
Leonard Edward Davis
Jan 5, 2021
Leonard Edward Davis, age 77, of 390 Sweetwater Rd. Marshall changed his address to his heavenly home on January 5th, 2021. He is now celebrating with his heavenly father. It is homecoming day with his parents, Hall and Ollie Faulkner Davis. In addition to his parents, he is also preceded in death by his brothers, Jerry Lee Davis and...
Carolyn Sue Elkins (Ricker)
Jan 1, 2021
Carolyn Sue Ricker Elkins, age 68 of Weaverville departed this life Friday, January 1, 2021 peacefully at her home. She is the daughter of the late Hubert and Beatrice Steelman Ricker. In addition to her parents, she is preceded in death by a daughter, Cynthia Thomas.
She is survived by her husband, Everette Elkins; daughter, Connie Elkins;...
Nina Mae Shook (Ogle)
Dec 30, 2020
Nina Mae Ogle Shook, 79, of Marshall, passed away Wednesday, December 30, 2020. She is the daughter of the late Merritt and Meda Griffin Shook and a lifelong resident of Madison County.
In addition to her parents, she is preceded in death by her husband, Carl Shook; daughter, Loretta Shook Arrington; and brothers, Eldon and Clarence Ogle....
Mary Frances Marshbanks
Dec 29, 2020
Mary Frances Marshbanks, age 71 of Bartlett Road departed this life on Tuesday, December 29, 2020 at Emerald Ridge Rehabilitation Center. She is the daughter of the late Stanley Frank and Willie Mae Sheppard Marshbanks. She was a retired in-home care provider.
She is survived by a sister, Barbara Buckner; niece, Dani Tipton (Lynn) and family; nephews,...
Emily Marie Crawford (Clark)
Dec 28, 2020
Emily Marie Clark Crawford, age 72 of Olivette Rd. departed this life on Monday, December 28, 2020. She is the daughter of the late Clara Bell Collins Clark. In addition to her mother, she is preceded in death by 2 infant siblings; sister, Eleanora Clark Gardner; brothers, Bootsie and Carmel Clark and two special nephews, John and David Clark....
Phyllis Ann Brown (Hackney)
Dec 26, 2020
Phyllis Hackney Edwards Brown, 79, passed away Saturday, December 26, 2020, at John F. Keever Solace Center. She was a native of Roane County, WVA, having lived most of her life in Madison County. She is the daughter of the late George and Tiney Moore Hackney. She is also preceded in death by her husbands, Murphy Wesley Edwards and...
Wg Griffin
Dec 26, 2020
WG Griffin, 60, of Marshall, passed away Saturday, December 26, 2020. WG is the son of the late Woodrow "Chuck" and Mable Chandler Griffin. He is a native of Madison County and has been employed by the Town of Mars Hill for the past several years. In addition to his parents, he is preceded in death by sisters, Edna...
Roger Dean Riddle
Dec 25, 2020
Roger Dean Riddle, 53, of Lincolnton, NC, passed away Friday, December 25, 2020, at Carolinas Medical Center. He is a native of Buncombe County and the son of Jerry and Harriet Rice Riddle. Roger was a 1986 graduate from North Buncombe High School. He served in the US Marine Corp for 4 ½ years, including a tour of duty...
Bruce Naillon Jr.
Dec 23, 2020
Bruce Naillon, Jr., 66, of Spring Creek, NC, passed away December 23, 2020. Bruce Jr. passed away with complications due to Corona Virus and lung disease.
Bruce loved to pick his guitar, fishing, and working outdoors in his garden. He worked various jobs through the years and made friends wherever he went. Family was extremely important to...
Janet Maynor (Mckinney)
Dec 22, 2020
Janet McKinney Green Maynor, 73 of Mars Hill was graciously promoted into the Lord's presence on December 21, 2020 at Care Partners Solace Center after a long illness. She had a steadfast faith in God that gave her the desire to share Jesus with others. Janet was the daughter of the late Boyd Calvin McKinney and Ida Lee Briggs...
Joyce Wolfe
Dec 22, 2020
Joyce Cole Wolfe, 84, of Mars Hill passed away Tuesday, December 22, 2020. She is the daughter of the late JD and Bama (Trulock) Cole, a native of Orange County, FL, living the past several years in Madison County. In addition to her parents, Joyce is preceded in death by her brother, Jay Douglas Cole; sister, Lunette Brenner (Cole)....
Eloise Roberts (Carver)
Dec 19, 2020
Eloise Carver Roberts, age 77 of Garrison Branch Road passed away Saturday, December 19, 2020 at Memorial Mission Hospital. She is the daughter of the late Alfred and Faye Gibbs Carver. In addition to her parents, she is preceded in death by a daughter, Evelyn Regina Capps and grandchild, Brandie Faye Dobbins. Mrs. Roberts was owner/operator of her house...
Jeanette Marie Pegg (Metcalf)
Dec 17, 2020
Jeanette Marie Metcalf Pegg, age 72 of 482 Dillingham Rd. passed away from this life to the arms of the Lord Thursday, December 17, 2020. She is the daughter of the late Woodrow Robert and Kathryn Josephine Metcalf Metcalf. In addition to her parents, she is preceded in death by her husband of 57 years, 1 month and 9...
Donald Paul Rice
Dec 17, 2020
Donald Paul Rice, age 80 of Mars Hill passed away on Thursday, December 17, 2020 at Memorial Mission Hospital. He is the son of the late Champ Sr. and Sophia Norton Rice. In addition to his parents he is preceded in death by his sister, Reva Allison. Donald is a member of East Fork Church of God and enjoyed...
