obituaries

Mar 18, 2020

Betty Ann Allman Edwards, age 79, of Evermore Drive, passed away Wednesday, March 18, 2020. She is the daughter of the late Wilburn Allman and Pansy McGalliard Davis. In addition of her parents, she is preceded in death by her husband, Samuel B. Edwards; sister, Lucille Rogers; brothers, JB and Donald Allman. Mrs. Edwards was a member of the...

Mar 15, 2020

Lucille Shelton Cutshall, age 81, of Spillcorn Road, passed away Sunday, March 15, 2020 at Elderberry Health Care. She was born August 25, 1938 to the late Manuel and Valerie Chandley Shelton. In addition to her parents, she is preceded in death by a son, Ricky Keith Cutshall; infant daughter, Katherine Marie Cutshall; sisters, Marie Worley, Nell Boles and...

Mar 14, 2020

Kevin Arthur Chandler, 51, of Haney Graveyard Road, passed away at his residence Saturday, March 14, 2020. He is the son of Arthur Boyd and Glenda Sue Hembree Chandler. Kevin was IT Specialist for Carolina Knife Company.

In addition to his parents, he is survived by his sister, Kelly Chandler Badman (Thomas); brothers, Christopher Boyd Chandler, Bobby...

Mar 14, 2020

Eloise Hill Ferguson, age 93, of 62 Bethel Circle, Mars Hill, died Saturday, March 14, 2020 at her residence following a period of declining health. She was the daughter of the late Earl Gray Hill, Sr. and Eula Duck Hill. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband of 72 years, Ralph Lee Ferguson...

Mar 14, 2020

Jeffery Tucker, age 60, went home to be with his heavenly father on Saturday, March 14, 2020 at Carolina Pines in Asheville, NC. Jeffery put a smile on everyone's face that he ever met.

He is survived by his parents, Haven and JoAnn Goforth and siblings, Fred Goforth, Tammy Ports, Anna Morgan, and Bill Goforth.

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Mar 14, 2020

Simon "Pete" Shelton, age 46, passed away Saturday, March 14, 2020. He is the son of Judy and Christopher Spindler and Simon and Lyra Shelton.

In addition to his parents, he is survived by his wife, Jackie Lunsford Shelton; son, Taylor Shelton; stepdaughter, Jessica Roberts; stepson, Nick Lunsford; sister, Jennifer Shelton (Paul); step grandchildren, Bailey and Haven...

Mar 13, 2020

Stephen Harrison Buckner, age 42, of Hendersonville, went to his heavenly rest on Friday, March 13, 2020 at John F. Keever Solace Center. He is the son of Sharon Lynn Schoolcraft Buckner and the late Harrison "Junior" Buckner. Stephen is also preceded in death by a brother, Vincent Lester.

In addition to his mother, he is survived...

Mar 9, 2020

Jane Ledbetter Moore, 87, of Kelli Drive, passed away Monday, March 9, 2020 at her residence. She is preceded in death by her husband, Lee Moore and son, Charlie Lee Moore. Ms. Moore loved spending time with her family.

She is survived by daughters, Rosa Lee Moore, Emily Jane Draggoo; son, Calvin Ray Moore, Sr.; grandchildren, Jenny,...

Mar 4, 2020

Theda Marie Young Hudgins, age 87, passed away Wednesday, March 4, 2020 at John F. Keever Solace Center. She is the daughter of the late Raymond and Bessie Metcalf Young. In addition to her parents she is preceded in death by her brothers, JC Young (Wilma) and Lloyd Young (Zellia) and grandson, Jeremy Heider.

She is survived...

Mar 3, 2020

Carl Edd Murray, 80, of Marshall, passed away Tuesday, March 3, 2020 at John F. Keever Solace Center. He is the son of the late Moody and Orlie Clark Murray. In addition to his parents, he is preceded in death by his wife, Louisa Murray; sisters, Glenna Jean Robinson and Ernestine Rice; and brothers, Doug and Bernard Murray.

Feb 29, 2020

Douglas Lee Hurst "Big Central", 53, of Weaverville, came face to face with his Creator on February 29, 2020. Doug was born in Buncombe County on February 13, 1967. He was an avid outdoorsman. He loved to fish, hunt, dig ginseng, and was an expert marksman. Doug was loved by many, but no one loved him more than Jesus...

Feb 28, 2020

Charlotte Clouse Norton, 80, of Mars Hill passed away Friday, February 28, 2020. She was born on April 29, 1939, the first child of Henry and Rosalie Gibbs Clouse. In addition to her parents Charlotte is preceded in death by her husband Ray, a sister Karen, two brothers Gerald and Dean, and a great-granddaughter Abigail Byrd. She retired from...

Feb 27, 2020

Anna Mae Capps Coward, 97, peacefully went to be with her Lord and Savior, Thursday, February 27, 2020 at her home in Castlewood, Virginia. She was born in Madison County, NC on April 6, 1922 to the late Andrew J. Capps and Emma Roberts Capps. In addition to her parents, Mrs. Coward is also preceded in death by her...

Feb 18, 2020

Feb 14, 2020

Christopher Boyd Coates, 54, of Mars Hill passed away February 14, 2020. He is the son of Kathleen Gosnell Coates and the late Boyd Coates. In addition to his parents, Chris is preceded in death by a son, Wesley Coates.

Chris is survived by his wife, Kelli Coates; sons, Neil Coates (Emily), Ryan Craine, and Timothy Murray;...

Feb 14, 2020

With her loyal dog Missy by her side, Mary C. Ammons age 87 passed away February 14, 2020. She was born to John Franklin Ammons and Jennie Lee Edwards Ammons in Asheville, North Carolina. Mary spent part of her childhood in Mars Hill, NC; a small community in southern Madison County. The Ammons family was among the first settlers...

Feb 13, 2020

Kathy F. Moore, 66, of Alexander, passed away Thursday, February 13, 2020 at John F. Keever Solace Center. She is the daughter of the late Vaughn Franklin and Alice Griffey Capps and a native of Madison County.

Mrs. Moore is survived by her husband, Leroy Moore; sons, Shane Moore and Scottie Thomas; brothers, Emerson and Merman Franklin;...

Feb 11, 2020

Ann Sprinkle Payne, 73, of Oakboro passed away Tuesday, February 11, 2020 in her home. Her funeral service will be Thursday at 11 AM at Big Lick Baptist Church with Rev. Jeff Springer officiating. The family will receive friends from 10 until 11 AM at the church prior to the service. A burial service will be held on Friday,...

Jan 29, 2020

James E. (Jimmy) Ramsey passed away on January 29, 2020 at The Black Mountain Neurological Center after a lengthy illness. Jimmy was the son of the late Dock and Octavia Willis Ramsey of Mars Hill, N.C. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his infant son, Scott Ramsey; brother, Glen Ramsey; and sisters, Oval Buckner...

Jan 28, 2020

Carol Ann Metcalf Bailey, 79, passed away Tuesday, January 28, 2020 at John F. Keever Solace Center after a long battle with Alzheimers Disease. She is the daughter of the late Bruce and Zelda Shook Metcalf. In addition to her parents she is preceded in death by a sister, Faye Lloyd and special nephew, Greg Lloyd.

She...