obituaries

Nov 16, 2019

Wolf Laurel - Kay Ryan, 85, passed away on November 16, 2019. A native of Pittsford, NY, she resided in Wolf Laurel for the past 25 years.

She is preceded in death by her husband of 56 years, Leo William Ryan. Surviving are their nine children, William Ryan (Mary Lynn), Julie Hartland-Swann (Julian), Timothy Ryan (Patricia), Bridget...

Nov 15, 2019

Richard Gregory Smith, 58, of Mars Hill, passed away at his home, Friday, November 15, 2019. He is the son of Carol Byrne Andres and husband Jim and the late Thomas H. Smith. Richard was employed with Mission Hospital in environmental services and a member of Pleasant Hill Baptist Church. In addition to his father, he is preceded in...

Nov 10, 2019

Vava Jean Hensley Metcalf, 81, of Crooked Creek Road, Mars Hill, passed away Sunday, November 10, 2019. She was a lifelong resident of Madison County and the daughter of the late Eli and Ella Crawford Hensley. Mrs. Metcalf was a member of Paint Gap Baptist Church and a loving wife and mother. In addition to her parents, she is...

Nov 9, 2019

Rickey Dale Robinson, 63, of Pickens, South Carolina passed away Saturday November 9, 2019 in Seneca. Born in Asheville, North Carolina, he is the son of Hazel Robinson, the late Oscar Robinson and the husband of Anna Robinson.

He was the pastor of Sunnyside Freedom Baptist Church in Oconee County. His church family was like his real...

Nov 8, 2019

Edward Jackson Shortridge, age 99, passed away Friday, November 8, 2019 at VA Medical Center in Asheville. He is the son of the late Edgar and Dora Owens Shortridge. In addition to his parents he is preceded in death by his wife, Marilyn Joyce Shortridge and brother Dennis Shortridge. Mr. Shortridge was a WWII Navy Veteran.

He...

Nov 7, 2019

Ina "Dink" Metcalf, 94, passed away Thursday, November 7, 2019. He is the son of the late Dewey and Bertha Mace Metcalf. In addition to his parents, he is preceded in death by his wife, Irene Ingle Metcalf; son, Ken Metcalf; sister, Deali Norton; and brothers, Porter, Chever, Herschel, Grant, and Ed Metcalf. He was a very Godly man,...

Nov 7, 2019

Gregory Nathaniel Barnette, 58, of Mt. Olive Drive, Mars Hill, passed away Thursday, November 7, 2019 at his home. He is the son of Herbert and Flora Young Barnette.

In addition to his parents Greg is survived by his wife of 23 years, Brenda Roberts; five brothers, Jerry Carson (June), Larry Carson (Rhonda), Dennis Carson, David Carson,...

Nov 4, 2019

Tucker "Cole" Thomas, 22, of Marshall, passed away Monday, November 4, 2019. He was a lifelong resident of Madison County and survived by his parents, Ernest and Deborah Waldrop Bradley and his biological father, Michael Thomas. Cole graduated from Madison High School in 2016 and was employed with French Broad Paving. He is preceded in death by his grandfathers,...

Nov 3, 2019

Freda Carleen Webb Hylemon, 53, of Barnardsville passed away Sunday, November 3, 2019 at Memorial Mission Hospital. She is the daughter of Trudy King and the late Ronald Webb. In addition to her father she is preceded in death by a sister, Connie Webb and a brother Ronnie Webb.

She is survived by her mother, Trudy King;...

Nov 2, 2019

Mary Hazel English, 90, of Daytona Beach, FL, passed away November 2, 2019. Hazel was born June 21, 1929 in Madison County. She is the daughter of the late Welzie and Addie Sprinkle English. She graduated from Mars Hill High School and Cecil's Business College. In addition to her parents, Hazel is preceded in death by four sisters, Lee...

Nov 1, 2019

Rebecca Ann Howerton Ball, 81, of Marshall, passed away Friday, November 1, 2019 at Elderberry Health Care. She was the daughter of the late George and Lenny Davis Howerton. Mrs. Ball retired from AB Emblem Conrad Industries after 25 years of employment and was a dedicated member of Grace Missionary Baptist Church. In addition to her parents, Mrs. Ball...

Oct 31, 2019

William "Bart" Bartley Clinton, 56, of Barnardsville passed away October 31, 2019. He was the son of the late William Onis and Dorothy Begin Clinton.

Bart is survived by his wife, Monica Louise Clinton; daughter Rebecca Ann Clinton; sons, William Benjamin and Thomas Bartley Clinton; brother, Robert Clinton (Sherry); sister, Cathy Hensley (Cloud) and several nieces and...

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...