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
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)
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)
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
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)
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
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
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
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
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
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
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...
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...
