Everette Lee Elkins
Sep 25, 2025
Everette Lee Elkins, 76, of Weaverville, passed away on September 25, 2025, surrounded by his family. He was born on March 23, 1949, to the late Clarence and Vonnie Sprouse Elkins. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife, Carolyn Sue Ricker Elkins, who died in 2021; daughter, Cynthia Thomas; and a brother, Bobby...
Denise Carlisle
Sep 24, 2025
Denise Carlisle, 72, of Marshall, went home to her Lord Jesus on September 24, 2025. She was preceded in death by her late parents, Pansy Faye Ogle and Malcomb Franklin Carlisle; stepfather, Roy ogle; as well as her husband, Reeves Surrett; and her brother, James Lister.
She is survived by her daughter, Vanessa Pfluger (Kirby) of Marshall;...
Eloise Minnie Mchone (Foxx)
Sep 23, 2025
Eloise Minnie Foxx McHone, 96, of Mars Hill, passed away on Tuesday, September 23, 2025. She was the daughter of the late William and Ada McMahan Foxx and lived most of her life in Madison County.
In addition to her parents, Eloise is preceded in death by her husband, Robert J. McHone, daughter, Barbara McHone, a son,...
William "Bill" Redmon Teague
Sep 18, 2025
William Redmon (Bill) Teague, of Leicester, went to be with The Lord on September 18, 2025. He was born in Buncombe County to the late Evalee S. and Allen Redmon (Bud) Teague. In addition to his parents he was preceded in death by sisters, Patricia Teague Elliott, Marcella Teague Morgan, and Peggy O'Neil Teague Wilde Bennett, as well as...
Oren Knicely
Sep 15, 2025
Oren Earl Knicely, age 76, of Mars Hill, North Carolina passed away on Monday, September 15, 2025. He was born in Braxton County, West Virginia on October 23, 1948 and was the son of the late Oren and Ruth Anderson Knicely.
Oren loved to cook and being around other people. He also loved doing things for others....
Hazel Peterson (Metcalf)
Sep 15, 2025
Hazel Metcalf Peterson, 77, went home to be with the Lord on Monday, September 15, 2025, surrounded by her loving family. She was born August 1, 1948 in Madison county and was the daughter of Lucille Hylemon Metcalf and the late Fred F. Metcalf. She is preceded in death by her late siblings Ruth Penland, John Metcalf, and Paul...
Grady Clayton Worley
Sep 13, 2025
Grady Clayton Worley, 87, of Mars Hill, passed away on Saturday, September 13, 2025. He was born on December 10, 1937, to the late Clayton William Worley and Velma (Ponder) Worley in Wyandotte, Michigan.
Grady was a proud U.S. Army veteran. After graduating from Mars Hill High School in 1957, he served six years from 1957-1963. He...
Marcia Gail Roberts (Guthrie)
Sep 12, 2025
Marcia Gail Guthrie Roberts, 75, of Weaverville, departed this life and went to her eternal heavenly home to be with her Lord and Savior Jesus Christ, on Friday, September 12, 2025. She was the daughter of the late Troy and Irma Fox Guthrie. She was a native of Madison County, having lived most of her life in Buncombe County....
Larry Noland Hunter
Sep 10, 2025
Larry Noland Hunter, 78, passed away in the early morning of Wednesday, September 10, 2025. He was born on July 14, 1947, to the late William Glaston and Cora Josephine Briggs Hunter.
In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by a brother, Roger Hunter.
Larry graduated from Mars Hill High School, where...
Onzie Oscar Taylor Jr.
Sep 7, 2025
Onzie Oscar Taylor, Jr., 83, passed from this life to eternal life with his Lord and his beloved wife, Judy Harding Taylor, on September 7, 2025, at his home in Weaverville, NC. A native of Buncombe County was born on December 27, 1941, to the late Onzie Oscar Taylor, Sr. and Martha Calloway Taylor.
In addition to...
Roy Warren Shelton
Sep 5, 2025
Roy Warren Shelton, 73, of Swannanoa, passed away on Friday, September 5, 2025. He was the son the late William Hayes and Pansy Smith Shelton and a native of Madison County.
In addition to his parents, Roy is preceded in death by a sister, Tina Norton, and a brother, Buddy Shelton.
Roy is survived by...
Daniel King Burry
Sep 3, 2025
Daniel King Burry, 75, of Mars Hill, passed away on Wednesday, September 3, 2025. He was born on September 16, 1949, and was the son of the late Odus Dalton and Ruby Bridwell Burry.
In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his sister, Mary Irene Burry; brothers, Odus Lee, and John Hamilton Burry;...
William Morris "Billy" Blagg
Sep 1, 2025
William "Billy" Morris Blagg, 70, of Marshall, NC, went home to be with the Lord on September 1, 2025. He passed away peacefully at home with family by his side after a short illness. He was born on August 12th, 1955 in Buncombe County, but lived most of his life in Madison County.
He was preceded in...
Clifton Shelton
Sep 1, 2025
Carl "Clifton" Shelton, 81, of the Spillcorn community, passed away Monday, September 1, 2025. He was a lifelong resident of Madison County and the son of the late Louis and Josephine Cutshall Shelton. In addition to his parents, Clifton is preceded in death by a son, Danny Shelton, and a brother, JV Shelton.
Clifton is survived by...
Gilbert Jefferson Alexander
Aug 30, 2025
Gilbert Jefferson Alexander, 81, of Hendersonville, went on his heavenly flight leaving his battle of cancer behind. He was born to Clemeth and Carl Alexander of Avery Creek and lived in the Avery Creek area all his life. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by two half-brothers.
Gilbert was of the Baptist faith...
Paul Riddle
Aug 26, 2025
Rev. Paul Riddle, 97, passed away on Tuesday, August 26, 2025, in Spartanburg, SC. He was a native of Madison County and the son of the late Grant and Fannie Whaley Riddle. In addition to his parents, Paul is preceded in death by his wife, Ida Mae Ponder Riddle, a daughter, Karen Long, and three sisters and three brothers....
Darren Ray Isbell
Aug 26, 2025
It is with great sorrow that we announce the passing of Darren Ray Isbell, August 26, 2025, in Asheville, NC.
Darren was born June 25, 1958 in Ft. Worth, TX, to Marjorie Baker and Jean Paul Isbell. He graduated from Haltom High School, in Haltom City, TX in 1976, and graduated from Steven F. Austin 1980. He...
Preston Cecil Fox
Aug 25, 2025
Preston C. Fox (a.k.a. "Lightning" to many of his friends), age 83, of Mars Hill went home to be with the Lord on August 25, 2025 at Mission Hospital surrounded by his family. He was a native of Madison County and son of the late Horace and Sadie Sprinkle Fox.
In addition to his parents, he was...
Evelyn Shetley Collins Brigman
Aug 21, 2025
Evelyn Shetley Collins, 83, of Marshall, left this life here to wake up in Heaven on Thursday, August 21, 2025, surrounded by love. She was the daughter of the late Burnett and Algie Shetley of Greenville, TN. In addition to her parents, she is preceded by all her siblings and husband, Robert "Bob" Collins.
Evelyn is survived...
Linda Lee Teague (Nix)
Aug 21, 2025
Linda Lee Nix Teague, 70, of Marshall, passed away on Thursday, August 21, 2025. She was the daughter of the late Paul and Nancy Stringer Nix and a native of Mecklenburg County, having lived the last several years in Madison County. In addition to her parents, Linda is preceded in death by a sister, Sharon Bramlett, and a brother,...
