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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)
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
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.
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
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
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
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
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
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)
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
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
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)
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)
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)
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,...
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...
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