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Alice "June" Robinson Rhodes

Alice "June" Robinson Rhodes

Jun 13, 2020

Alice "June" Robinson Rhodes, 85, of Green Mountain (formerly of Weaverville), went home to be with the Lord on June 13, 2020, after a valiant battle with Alzheimer's. She was the daughter of the late Melvin Wilson and Zelda Elkins Robinson. In addition to her parents, she is preceded in death by her husband of 46 years, Rev. Ross...

Camden Lee Bohager

Camden Lee Bohager

Jun 8, 2020

Camden Lee Bohager was born on March 10, 1998 in Atlanta, Georgia to parents David and Shari. Words cannot adequately convey who Camden was. His beautiful smile and kind manner were readily apparent to all who came in contact with him, but even more prominent was his love for people. When Camden was almost three, his sister Alex was...

Roxann Sue Burrell (Love)

Roxann Sue Burrell (Love)

Jun 2, 2020

Roxann Sue Love Burrell, 65, of 77 East Ivy Trails Rd., Weaverville, passed away Tuesday, June 2, 2020. She was the daughter of the late Harold and Mary Jane McMahan Love. In addition to her parents, she is preceded in death by a son, Luke Alan Burrell and brothers, Harold and John Love.

Roxann is survived by...

Gail English

Gail English

Jun 1, 2020

Linda "Gail" Gosnell English, 57, of Mars Hill, passed away Monday, June 1, 2020. She is the daughter of Ruben Kenneth and Oma Shelton Gosnell. Gail is preceded in death by her maternal grandparents, Jimmie and Falecia Shelton and paternal grandparents, Ruben and Esther Gosnell.

In addition to her parents, she is survived by her husband Marvin...

Michael Dean Metcalf

Michael Dean Metcalf

May 30, 2020

Michael Dean Metcalf, 66, of Alexander, passed away peacefully in his sleep on Saturday, May 30, 2020.

Michael was born on June 18, 1953 to his late parents, John "Bobby" and Betty Flasher Metcalf. In addition to his parents, he is preceded in death by a son, Dean Metcalf and a brother, Roger Dale Metcalf.

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Teresa Ann Proffitt (Tapp)

Teresa Ann Proffitt (Tapp)

May 25, 2020

Teresa Ann Proffitt (Tapp) was born on April 10, 1957 in Erwin, TN. She passed peacefully at home surrounded by her loving family on May 25, 2020 in Jonesborough TN, at the age of 63 years.

Teresa will be remembered as a family-focused woman who loved children. She generously poured her time, attention and love into her...

Wanda Sue Dehart (Bailey)

Wanda Sue Dehart (Bailey)

May 23, 2020

Wanda Sue Bailey DeHart, age 61, passed away at her residence Saturday, May 23, 2020. She is the daughter of the late Eddie Fred and Genive Bailey Ramsey. In addition to her parents she is preceded in death by her husband, Donald DeHart.

She is survived by her sons, Donald and Brett Dehart; sister, Donna Ramsey (Owen);...

Ava Leona Norton (Cole)

Ava Leona Norton (Cole)

May 22, 2020

Ava Leona Cole Norton, 84, of Mars Hill, passed away May 22, 2020. She was the daughter of the late Glenn and Donnie Hensley Cole. Ava was a faithful Christian and loved people. In addition to her parents she is preceded in death by her husband, Steve Norton; a daughter, Carolyn Lampley; sons, Donald and Larry Norton; brothers, Melvin,...

Raney Gail Balding (Mccarter)

Raney Gail Balding (Mccarter)

May 21, 2020

On Thursday, May 21, 2020, Raney Gail Balding, mother, grandmother and sister, passed away after a prolonged illness. Gail will forever be remembered by her daughter, Tanya Robinson Mata, and grandchildren, Austin and Raquel Mata. Her memory will also be cherished by her sister, Patty Balding Kirkley (Nathan), brother, Jennings Balding, sister-in-law, Peggy Balding and Gail's special friend, Benjamin...

Kathy Rathbone

Kathy Rathbone

May 15, 2020

Katherine "Kathy" Marshall Rathbone, 65, of Marshall passed away Friday, May 15, 2020. She was the daughter of the late Cecil Franklin and Juanita Jackson Marshall and a native of Buncombe County. In addition to her parents, she is preceded in death by a brother, Cecil Marshall.

Kathy is survived by her husband of 47 years, US...

Dorothy Ann Chandler (Bullman)

Dorothy Ann Chandler (Bullman)

May 15, 2020

Dorothy Bullman Chandler, 79, entered Heaven's gates on May 15, 2020 at her residence in Alexander, NC. She was a native of Madison County, daughter to the late A. Jackie Bullman and Polly Chandler Bullman, but has been a resident of Buncombe County since 1952. She attended Mt. View Baptist Church growing up. In addition to her parents, Dorothy...

Ann Wall (Keever)

Ann Wall (Keever)

May 12, 2020

Ann K. Wall, 96, passed away at her home Tuesday, May 12, 2020. She was a wonderful wife, mother and friend who was much loved, and she will be greatly missed. She was preceded in death by her husband, Albert "Speedy" Wall (67) and her brother, James Andrew Keever (93) and her sister Mary Louise Booker (98). She is...

Ross Hal Ramsey

Ross Hal Ramsey

May 9, 2020

Ross Hal Ramsey, 84, formerly of Walnut, NC, passed away May 9, 2020 at Elderberry Nursing Home after a battle with dementia. He was the son of the late Coleman and Pearl Norton Ramsey and a United States Army Veteran. In addition to his parents he is preceded in death by sisters, Hazel Reece, Queen Plemmons and Mary Lou...

Janet Arlene Carter (Chandler)

Janet Arlene Carter (Chandler)

May 6, 2020

Janet Arlene Chandler Carter, 56, of McDonough, GA, passed away Wednesday, May 6, 2020. She was a native of Buncombe County and the daughter of Arlyon and Ida Davis Chandler. Janet is preceded in death by a son, David Michael Carter and a brother, Dwayne Chandler.

In addition to her parents, she is survived by her husband,...

Walker Ernest Hill

Walker Ernest Hill

May 1, 2020

Walker Hill, 76, of Weaverville, passed away Friday, May 1, 2020, at John F. Keever Solace Center. He is the son of the late Edwin and Carrie Wood Hill. Walker was a native of Haywood County, having lived most of his life in Buncombe County. He was a member of Oak Grove Baptist Church and worked most of his...

Larry Dean Metcalf

Larry Dean Metcalf

Apr 30, 2020

Larry Dean Metcalf, age 67, went home to be with the Lord at his residence on Thursday, April 30, 2020. He is the son of the late Bart and Frances Hensley Metcalf. In addition to his parents, he is preceded in death by sisters Jeanette King and Janice Buckner. Larry was a Volunteer Fireman with Weaverville Fire Dept. EMT...

Brittany "Punkin" Davis Teague

Brittany "Punkin" Davis Teague

Apr 28, 2020

Brittany "Punkin" Nicole Davis Teague, age 25, passed away on Tuesday, April 28, 2020 at her home. She is the daughter of April Rice (Bobby Swann) and Scott Davis (Candice). She is preceded in death by her paternal grandparents, Bruce and Connie Moore Davis.

In addition to her parents, Brittany is survived by her husband, Logan Teague;...

Gary Griffin

Gary Griffin

Apr 28, 2020

Ronald "Gary" Griffin, 58, of Weaverville, NC died Tuesday, April 28, 2020, at his residence after a 3-year long battle with cancer. He preceded in death by his parents, Ronald Jess Griffin and Mary Jane Bass Griffin of Madison County.

He is survived by his wife of 28 years, Teresa Henderson Griffin, formerly of Haywood County. Together...

Lawrence Oscar Cracium

Lawrence Oscar Cracium

Apr 27, 2020

Lawrence Oscar Cracium, age 72 died peacefully at his home on Monday, April 27, 2020. He is the son of the late John Eli and Carlene May Grace Cracium.

He is survived by his wife of 50 years, Julia Dailey Cracium; son, Aaron Cracium (Sue); brothers, John and Don Cracium and two grandsons, Andy and Brandon.

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Joan Norton Ballard

Joan Norton Ballard

Apr 26, 2020

Joan Norton Ballard, age 84, of Ballard Drive passed away at her residence, Sunday, April 26, 2020. She is the daughter of the late Elisha and Ellie Burrell Norton. In addition to her parents, she is preceded in death by her husband, Raleigh Ballard.

She is survived by her daughters, Kathy Plemmons (David), Connie Byrd (Ricky) and...

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