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Obituaries
Dorothy Diane Mcgowan (Swett)
Apr 26, 2020
Dorothy Diane Swett McGowan, 71, of Pitchfork Lane passed away at her residence, Sunday, April 26, 2020. She is the daughter of the late Charles and Dorothy Swett.
She is survived by her husband, Richard "Dick" McGowan; beloved stepchildren; Erin McDonough of N.H., Lauren Lewis of VA., Jill Oechler of WI., and Kristin Ishac of MA; brothers,...
Jerry Miles Emory
Apr 22, 2020
Jerry Miles Emory, 42, of Asheville, NC, passed away April 22, 2020. He was the son of Miles Emory (Gail) and Linda Rice (Bill).
In addition to his parents he is survived by children, Brianna, Christian and Daniel Emory; brothers, Rodney and Robert Emory; maternal grandmother, Adaleen Gahagan and several uncles, aunts and cousins.
A...
Deborah Jean ""Manu"" Cutshall (Turner)
Apr 19, 2020
Deborah Jean "Manu" Turner Cutshall, 65 of Marshall, passed away Sunday, April 19, 2020. She is the daughter of the late Gene and Dessie Miller Turner and attended North Fork Baptist Church.
Mrs. Cutshall is survived by her husband, Sherman Cutshall; daughter, Gina Buckner (Jeremiah); son, Craig Cutshall (Zianny); sister, Brenda Bandy (Harry); brother, Gene "Bud" Turner,...
Bobby Dean Cody
Apr 18, 2020
Bobby Dean Cody, 51, of Mars Hill, passed away Saturday, April 18, 2020. He is the son of Bruce Cody (Dianne) and Nancy Clark (Nelson). Bobby is preceded in death by his special grandmother, Annie "Little Granny" Cody.
He is survived by his wife Donna Waycaster Cody; daughter, Hannah Nicole Cody; son, Bobby Dean Cody, II (Kayla);...
Jeanette Metcalf (Burleson)
Apr 16, 2020
Jeanette Burleson Metcalf, 77, of Weaverville went home to be with the Lord, April 16, 2020. She was a member of Pleasant Hill Baptist Church and the daughter of the late Rev. Garson and Lucille Burleson.
Surviving are her husband of 59 years, Marvin Metcalf; daughter, Beverly Allman and
husband Steve; son, Mike Metcalf and...
Evelyn Hunter (Buckner)
Apr 13, 2020
Evelyn Buckner Hunter was called home to be with her Lord and Savior on Monday April 13,
2020. She was born October 27, 1927 in Madison County. She was the daughter of the late
Hampton Buckner and Lora Bailey Buckner and the foster daughter of the late Joe J. Edwards
and Lula Buckner...
Donald Lee Shipley
Apr 13, 2020
Donald Lee Shipley, 61, of Leicester, passed away Monday, April 13, 2020. He is the son of Bettie Buckner Kirby and the late Zane Plemmons. In addition to his father, Donald is preceded in death by a brother, Larry Case. He loved playing his guitar and carving birds of prey.
In addition to his mother, Donald is...
Bobby Ray Pegg
Apr 11, 2020
Bobby Ray Pegg, 75 years old, of 482 Dillingham Road, passed away from this life to the arms of the Lord, Saturday, April 11, 2020. He lived all his life in Barnardsville, the place he loved. He worked several jobs, but the last 38 years as a concrete finisher. He is preceded in death by his parents, Wiley and...
Emily Jane Draggoo (Moore)
Apr 11, 2020
Emily Jane Moore Draggoo, 60, of Marshall, passed away at Mission Hospital Saturday, April 11, 2020. She is the daughter of the late Lee and Jane Ledbetter Moore. In addition to her parents, she is preceded in death by a brother, Charlie Moore. Emily was a loving, caring, mother and wonderful wife for 28 years.
She is...
Richard Lee Wells
Apr 10, 2020
Richard Lee Wells, of Leicester, NC. age 55, passed away on Friday, April 10, 2020. Richard was born July 29, 1964 in Buncombe County to the late Grover and Myrtle Brown Wells and resided in Buncombe County all his life. Richard was a very kind-hearted man and willing to help anyone in need. He was a loving father, grandfather,...
Stephen Toby Swann
Apr 3, 2020
Stephen "Toby" Swann, 43, of Buladean, NC, left his wheelchair behind and went to be with our gracious Lord and Savior on April 3, 2020, surrounded by his family. He is preceded in death by his parents, Ed and Virginia Anderson Swann; brothers, Larry Bruce and Robert Gary Swann.
Toby is survived by his brother, Mike Swann...
Ruth Rose Hudson (Chandler)
Apr 2, 2020
Ruth "Granny" Rose Hudson passed away peacefully in her sleep Thursday, April 2, 2020 after a brief illness. Ruth was the daughter of the late Everett Glen Chandler and the late Lola B. Cutshaw of Marshall, NC. In addition to her parents she was preceded in death by her husband, our father, John Henry Hudson; brothers, Everett "Tom" Chandler,...
Christopher Glen Gentry
Mar 31, 2020
Christopher Glen Gentry, age 34, born May 25, 1985, went to be with the Lord early Tuesday morning, March 31, 2020. He is the son of Dewayne Wilde and Sissy Gentry.
In addition to his parents, he is survived by a son, Nacomma Lyle Gentry; daughter, Jaidyn Paige Metcalf; brothers, Lewis Gordin, Phillip Aaron Denton and Allen...
Bobby Brian Anders
Mar 31, 2020
Bobby Brian Anders, 55 of Paint Fork Road, passed away Tuesday, March 31, 2020 at his residence. He is the son of Marie Francis Metcalf Anders and the late Warren Anders. Bobby was an avid farmer who loved piddling with guns, sharping knives and gardening.
In addition to his mother, he is survived by his lifetime partner...
Clyde Ambrose Banks
Mar 28, 2020
Clyde Ambrose Banks, 69, of Marshall, passed away Saturday, March 28, 2020 at Elderberry Health Care Center. He is the son of the late Virgil and Loduska Edmonds Banks and a native of Henderson County. In addition to his parents, Clyde is preceded in death by his daughter, Stephanie Banks; son, Jason Banks; and sister, Evelyn Revis.
...
Karen Ann Gingras (Shackley)
Mar 26, 2020
Karen Ann Shackley Gingras, age 66, passed away in the comfort of her home, on Thursday, March 26, 2020. She is the daughter of George G. Shackley and the late Dorothy A. Whittenburg Shackley.
Mrs. Gingras had a love for gardening, baking, owls, hummingbirds and her two doggies, Casper and Benny.
In addition to her...
Angela Hope Deaver
Mar 23, 2020
Angela Hope Deaver, 44, of Asheville, NC passed away, March 23, 2020. She was the daughter of Glenda Faye Roberts Deaver and the late David Michael Deaver.
In addition to her mother she is survived by daughters, Sarah Osborne, Brittney and Cheyenne Helmuth; fiancé Jim Glover; brother Michael Deaver and a grandchild Samiyah Osborne.
A...
Joann Molly Honeycutt (Reavis)
Mar 23, 2020
JoAnn Molly Reavis Honeycutt, age 72, born August 27, 1947, passed peacefully in her sleep and woke up in the arms of her Heavenly Father on March 23, 2020. She is preceded in death by her parents, Lewis and Nellie Capps Reavis and sisters, Mozelle, Martha, Mary Lee and Mary Gail.
She is survived by her husband,...
Oscar Samuel Bradley
Mar 18, 2020
Oscar Samuel Bradley, 74, born on September 21,1945, left this life peacefully on March 18, 2020. He was preceded in death by his parents, Walter and Lydia Bradley; brother, Clifford Bradley and infant daughter, Daisy Bradley.
He is survived by his wife of 53 years, Texie Bradley; daughter, Teresa Arrington (Ronald); grandchildren, Allen Arrington and Keri Hernandez...
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