obituaries

Jul 22, 2020

Charles Robert Brooks, age 75 of Monticello Road passed away Wednesday morning, July 22, 2020. He is the son of the late Clyde James and Pansy Holcombe Brooks. In addition to his parents, he is preceded in death by sisters, Edith Randall and Sara Roberts and a brother James "Shorty" Brooks. Charles was a truck driver for a construction...

Jul 20, 2020

Lloyd Donald Thomas, of Mars Hill, passed away July 20, 2020 on his 97th birthday. He is the son of the late Enoch and Rushia Bailey Thomas. In addition to his parents he is preceded in death by his wife, Ruby Ballard Thomas; sisters, Mable Higgins and Ethie Miller; and brothers, George, J.B., and Watson Thomas. Mr. Thomas was...

Jul 15, 2020

Jean Elizabeth Miller Briggs, 74, of Mars Hill, North Carolina passed away peacefully on Wednesday, July 15, 2020. She was a native of Haywood County, the daughter of Stephenson Henry Miller and Bessie Arrington Miller, who predeceased her. She was also predeceased by a brother, James H. "Bud" Miller. She was a member of Hazelwood Baptist Church and recently...

Jul 15, 2020

Patty Lou Riddle Buckner, 85 of Clinton Street, went to be with her Lord and Savior Wednesday, July 15, 2020. She is the daughter of the late Dallas and Chloe Rogers Riddle. In addition to her parents, she is preceded in death by her husband, Homer Junior Buckner and son, Homer Wayne Buckner, Jr.

Mrs. Buckner is...

Jul 15, 2020

Laura Clare Smith Keegan, 53 of El Miner Drive, passed away Wednesday, July 15, 2020 at Atrium Health Union in Monroe, NC. She is the daughter of the late William and Anna Marie Ward Smith.

Mrs. Keegan is survived by her husband, Steven Vincent Keegan; sons, Corey Hill, of Douglasville, GA., Zachary Keegan, Lincoln, NE., Bryce Hill...

Jul 15, 2020

Colston Saint Baum, 13 months old son of David Scott and Maggie Blagg Baum gained his heavenly wings on Wednesday, July 15, 2020.

In addition to his parents he is survived by his brothers, Corbyn and Cameron Baum; paternal grandparents, Loretta Payne and Ricky Sawyer; maternal grandparents, Vicky Blagg and Ricky Norton; maternal great grandmothers, Delia Norton...

Jul 13, 2020

Faye Honeycutt Roberts, 78, of Greeneville, TN, passed away Monday, July 13, 2020, at Emerald Ridge Health and Rehabilitation Center. She was a native of Madison County and the daughter of the late Benjamin Harrison and Macie Pack Honeycutt. Faye was a member of Bethel Baptist Church and was employed with Kmart for several years.

In addition...

Jul 9, 2020

Edna Jerlene Shook Lewis, 83, of Hampton Drive, passed away, Thursday, July 9, 2020. She is the daughter of the late Pender "Ova" Vernon Shook Sr. and Carrie Belle Anders Shook. In addition to her parents she is preceded in death by her husband, Jeter Lewis and brother Pender Vernon Shook, Jr.

She is survived by her...

Jul 8, 2020

James Frank Hylton, 78, of Marshall, passed away July 8, 2020. He was the son of the late Cornel and Cellia Burrell Hylton. Mr. Hylton was a United States Army veteran having served in the Vietnam War. In addition to his parents he is preceded in death by his wife, Wilma (Hamlin) Hylton; sisters, Ellie Brown, Maude Woody, Ruby...

Jul 7, 2020

David "Hal" Buckner, Sr., 88, passed away Tuesday, July 7, 2020 at Blue Ridge Health & Rehabilitation Center in Hendersonville, North Carolina. A native of Madison County, he is the son of the late William Garrett and Iris Ammons Buckner of Mars Hill. In addition to his parents, Hal was preceded in death by his wife, Carolyn Jean Stroud...

Jun 27, 2020

Margaret Ann Frizzell Hagan, 78, died Saturday, June 27, 2020. She is the daughter of the late Jack and Carrie Ann Mills Frizzell. In addition to her parents, Margaret was preceded in death by her sisters; Betty Ledford, Lucy Suttles, and Carol Frizzell, and brothers; Silas and Ed Frizzell. She was dedicated to the Lord and babysit many kids....

Jun 26, 2020

Joe Lynn Murray, 73, of Marshall passed away Friday, June 26, 2020. He is the son of the late Moody W. and Orlie Clark Murray and a native of Madison County. In addition to his parents, Joe Lynn is preceded in death by sisters, Julie Rice, Glenna Robinson, and Ruby Glen Murray; brothers, Carl Ed, Bernard, and Doug Murray....

Jun 25, 2020

Alvin "Eddie" Edward Gaddy, 74, passed away June 25, 2020. Eddie is the son of the late Finn and Rosie Wyatt Gaddy. He was a past Fire Chief of French Broad Fire Department and a longtime member of Cedar Hill Baptist Church.

He is survived by his wife, Drucella P. Gaddy; son, Bennie Gaddy (Margaret) of Mars...

Jun 24, 2020

Rev. Arnold "Red" Bullman, 88, of Union, South Carolina, formerly of Jupiter Road, Weaverville, entered his heavenly home Wednesday, June 24, 2020 at White Oak Manor North Grove, Spartanburg, South Carolina.

Red was a Baptist minister and pastored churches in Madison and Buncombe County, North Carolina. He was a member of God's Healing Springs Baptist Church in...

Jun 23, 2020

Joanne Vandenhoogen Rentas, 87, of Johnson City, TN, departed this life on Tuesday, June 23, 2020 at her residence. She is the daughter of the late Cornelius and Helen Vandenhoogen. In addition to her parents she is preceded in death by a daugher, Laila Rentas.

Mrs. Rentas is survived by her husband Mario Rentas; daughters, Rosie McCoy...

Jun 21, 2020

Christopher William Goodlake, age 21, passed away Sunday, June 21, 2020. He is the son of Billie Goodlake and Shannon Capps, both of Weaverville. Christopher was a supervisor with Asheville Paint and Powder Coat Co.

In addition to his parents, he is survived by his sisters, Aliyah Minick of Woodfin and Angel Norton of Alexander; brother, Trevor...

Jun 19, 2020

Roy Joseph Below, Jr., age 73 of E. Shook Road passed away at his residence on Friday, June 19, 2020. He was the son of the late Roy J. Below Sr. and Anne Harstaad Below. Roy was a US Navy Veteran and a fireman with the Franklin Park City Fire Department, in Illinois.

He is survived by...

Jun 17, 2020

Victor Edgar Millette, age 79 of Barnardsville, NC, passed away Wednesday, June 17, 2020 at his residence. Mr. Millette was born: Feb18, 1941 in Bellingham, MA. He is predeceased by his father, Victor Joseph Millette and mother, Doris L Millette; sisters, Celena A. Reed and Elizabeth Brown and a son, Marc Victor Millette.

Mr. Millette is survived...

Jun 15, 2020

Jeanette Grooms Wilde, 78, of Mars Hill, left her earthly life to meet her Lord and Savior on June 15, 2020. She is the daughter of the late Rass and Edith Murray Grooms and a lifelong resident of Madison County. Jeanette was a graduate of Mars Hill College. After graduation, she worked at the college in the audiovisual department....

Jun 15, 2020

Kevin James Jodry, 53, of Mars Hill, North Carolina passed away at Mission Hospital in Asheville, NC on June 15, 2020.

Kevin, a U.S. Veteran served as a crew member on Mohawk reconnaissance aircraft while stationed in Germany.

Kevin was the owner of KZJ Roofing and worked as a general contractor. He was a very...