obituaries

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...

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,...

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...

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,...

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...

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...

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.

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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...

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.

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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,...

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...

Mar 18, 2020

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,...