obituaries

Oct 30, 2019

Minnie Leona Willis Rice, 94, of Leicester, passed away Wednesday, October 30, 2019. She is the daughter of the late Ralph and Blanche Pittman Willis and a member of Community Chapel Baptist Church. In addition to her parents, she is preceded in death by her husband Calvin Rice; a son, Glen David Rice; sisters, Lora Silvers, Ruth Greene, Lois...

Oct 29, 2019

Robert H. Moore, 81, of Mars Hill passed away peacefully on Tuesday, October 29. He was born on August 22,1938 in Winston Salem to Judson and Myrtle Metcalf Moore.

He is survived by his wife of 35 years, Lucy Pearson; daughters Angela Wholihan (Paddy) of Knoxville, Tennessee, and Alice Moore of Chevy Chase, Maryland; grandchildren Lauren, Kevin,...

Oct 29, 2019

Frederick Ernest Ellis Loomis, 80, of Weaverville passed away Tuesday, October 29, 2019. He was a native of Montreal, Canada, the son of the late Dan and Marjorie Ellis Loomis and is also preceded in death by a brother. Fred is a member of St. Matthew's Anglican Church.

He is survived by his wife, Marlene Kolesky Loomis;...

Oct 27, 2019

Edward E. Hall, 86, passed away Sunday, October 27, 2019 at John F. Keever Solace Center. He is the son of the late Ottis and Letha Hensley Hall. In addition to his parents he is preceded in death by a sister, Savada Fender and brothers, Vaughn and Melvin Hall. Mr. Hall is a member of Mt. Zion Freewill Baptist...

Oct 27, 2019

Kile M. Honeycutt, 93, of 272 Lloyd Drive, passed away on October 27, 2019. He was the son of the late Cline and Jane Phillips Honeycutt. In addition to his parents, Kile is preceded in death by his daughters, Beulah "Boots" Kiggins and Brenda Reinoehl; and son-in-law, Daniel Reinoehl.

He is survived by his wife, Wilma Evans...

Oct 26, 2019

Corrado Daniel "Dan" Fano, 77 of 280 Hamburg Road, Mars Hill, NC went to be with his Lord and Savior on October 26, 2019. He was surrounded by his loving family and friends. He was the son of the late Nicholas J. and Lucy Fano. He is also preceded in death by his brothers, Mike and Nick Fano and...

Oct 23, 2019

Dennis C. Wells, 70 of Mars Hill NC, passed away at the John F. Keever Solace Center on October 23, 2019 following complications from brain surgery. Dennis was born in Haywood County and was a graduate of Canton High School. Dennis graduated from Mars Hill College on a football scholarship. Dennis spent the early part of his career teaching...

Oct 21, 2019

Anthony Boings, 48, of Mars Hill, passed away Monday, October 21, 2019. He is the son of Mary Jane Norton Clubb and the late Kermit Boings.

Anthony is survived by a daughter, Kassie Boings; a son, Mark Boings; two sisters, Kathy Boings and Angie Boings; brothers, Dewayne and Andy Boings; a special brother, Brandon Quinn; and several...

Oct 16, 2019

Doyle "Junior" Martin, 62, of Erwin, TN, formerly of Weaverville, passed away Tuesday, October 15, 2019. He is the son of the late Doyle and Sarah Lou Caldwell Martin.

He is survived by his sister, Kathleen Chambers; uncles, Cecil Caldwell, Vestal Caldwell, and Noah Martin; several cousins; and best friend, Larry Bradley.

In lieu of...

Oct 15, 2019

Tillery Kirk Payne, 89, of Little Pine Community, passed quietly at home Tuesday, October 15, 2019. He is the son of the late Joe M. and Myrtle Wilde Payne and a resident of Madison County most of his life. Mr. Payne was a US Army Veteran, a retired farmer and school bus driver. He is also preceded in death...

Oct 9, 2019

Virginia Jean Tipton Phillips, 79, passed away Wednesday, October 9, 2019. She was the daughter of the late Frank D. and Polly Cenie Tipton. In addition to her parents, she is preceded in death by her husband, Michael Jerome Phillips; sister, Madge Allen; and brother, Johnny Tipton. Jean retired from Conrad Industries after 42 years of employment.

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Oct 8, 2019

Samuel Bruce Watkins, 83, of Candler, passed away Tuesday, October 8, 2019. He is the son of the late Gene and Ina Moore Watkins and retired from General Motors in Michigan. In addition to his parents, Bruce is preceded in death by two sisters, Patricia Fisher and Janet Corkum; and three brothers, Bill, Mike and Charles Watkins.

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Oct 5, 2019

Miriam Verdie Anderson Matthews, 90, of Hendersonville, passed away Saturday, October 5, 2019. She is the daughter of the late Charlie and Mae Metcalf Anderson and a native of Madison County. In addition to her parents, Miriam was preceded in death by her sons, Gary Moore and Lyndel Moore; and sisters, Virginia King, Oleta Brigman, and Ruth Allen.

Oct 3, 2019

Linda Lee Leonard Malkin, 79, of Marshall passed away Thursday, October 3, 2019. She is the daughter of the late Oswald and Elvera Wetter Leonard. In addition to her parents she is preceded in death by two sisters, Donna and Sharon, and a great granddaughter,

Mrs. Malkin is survived by her husband, Edward Malkin; daughters, Elizabeth Palazzolo,...

Oct 2, 2019

Verna Mae Wilde Rice, 78, of Gabriel's Creek Road passed away Wednesday, October 2, 2019. She is the daughter of the late Clayton and Robbie Chandler Wilde. In addition to her parents, she is preceded in death by 2 infant twin brothers. Mrs. Rice is a member of Locust Grove Baptist Church and retired from Micro Switch after 25...

Sep 24, 2019

Mary Madeline Ramsey, 80, of Mars Hill, passed away Tuesday, September 24, 2019. She is the daughter of the late John Weldon and Sarah Frances Ramsey. She is also preceded in death by a sister, Francine Smith; and a brother, Johnny Ramsey. Madeline loved God, family, photography, knitting, and her dog, Khaki.

Madeline is survived by her...

Sep 19, 2019

Christine "Granny" Simmons Lunsford, has left her earthly home at the age of 98 on Thursday, September 19, 2019. The oldest of six children, she was the daughter of the late Brook and Maude Connor Simmons and wife of the late Jack Lunsford. In addition to her parents she is preceded in death by a grandson, Christopher Lunsford; siblings,...

Sep 16, 2019

Billy Ray Candler, 79, of Fletcher, passed away Monday, September 16, 2019. He was a son of the late Clyde and Mary Lee Edwards Candler. Billy was a native of Madison County and retired from Dunham's Music House after 40 years of employment. He also served in the US Army during the Vietnam conflict.

He is survived...

Sep 13, 2019

Sep 8, 2019

Howard Jackson Riddle, 84, of Mars Hill passed away Sunday, September 8, 2019, at Elderberry Healthcare. He is the son of the late Sanders Burgin and Bessie Capps Riddle and lifelong resident of Madison County. Mr. Riddle was a farmer and retired from Biltmore Estate as a landscaper and groundskeeper. He is survived by many friends and family.