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James Frank Hylton

James Frank Hylton

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...

David "Hal" Buckner

David "Hal" Buckner

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...

Margaret Ann Hagan (Frizzell)

Margaret Ann Hagan (Frizzell)

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....

Joe Lynn Murray

Joe Lynn Murray

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....

Alvin "Eddie" Gaddy

Alvin "Eddie" Gaddy

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...

Rev. Arnold "Red" Bullman

Rev. Arnold "Red" Bullman

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...

Joanne Rentas (Vandenhoogen)

Joanne Rentas (Vandenhoogen)

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...

Christopher William Goodlake

Christopher William Goodlake

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...

Roy Joseph Below Jr.

Roy Joseph Below Jr.

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...

Victor Edgar Millette

Victor Edgar Millette

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...

Jeanette Grooms Wilde

Jeanette Grooms Wilde

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....

Kevin James Jodry

Kevin James Jodry

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...

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,...

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