obituaries

Aug 20, 2025

Ruth Anderson Griffin, 83, of Marshall, NC, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, August 20th, 2025. She was born October 7th, 1941, in Barnardsville, NC, where she grew up. She attended Rabun Gap High School in Georgia and returned home to marry her lifelong partner, living out her life in Marshall. Ruth was a member of Davis Chapel Baptist Church....

Aug 17, 2025

Howard Carver, 82, passed away on August 17, 2025. He was born on June 20, 1943, to the late Albert and Minnie Carver. He was a self-employed painter for 47 years. In addition to his parents, he is preceded in death by two daughters, Pamela Carver and Angela Carver Silver; sisters, Jean Carver Sexton, Kate Carver, Glenna Carver Bates;...

Aug 16, 2025

Jason Gary Cole, 43, of Weaverville, died Saturday, August 18, 2025.

Jason's true love was for his motorcycle, which he enjoyed the most. He also enjoyed being outdoors, hunting, fishing, and spending time in nature. He had a deep appreciation for horses and took pride in learning and practicing the art of wood carving.

He...

Aug 13, 2025

Lewis Woodson Ammons, Jr., affectionately known as "Woody," was born on November 16, 1943, in Mars Hill, North Carolina. He passed away peacefully on August 13, 2025, surrounded by his loving family.

Woody was preceded in death by his beloved wife of 54 years, Joyce Boone Ammons; his brothers, Jud Ammons, Roy Ammons, and Lawrence Ammons; and...

Aug 12, 2025

Harold Dean Gosnell, 83, passed away Tuesday, August 12, 2025. He was born March 6, 1942 in Madison County. He was a son of the late Silvanes and Linnie Treadway Gosnell.

In addition to his parents he was preceded in death by the love of his life, Ruby Lee Gosnell who died in 1992; brothers, Herman, Starlin,...

Aug 6, 2025

Dennis Lane Ammons, 54, of Mars Hill, went home to be with the Lord on Wednesday, August 6, 2025. He was a lifelong resident of Madison County and the son of Paula Metcalf Ammons and the late Doyle Ammons.

Dennis is survived by his wife, Memory Ammons; daughters, Carrie Lane Ammons (Kaleb Worley), Abigail Brown (Dakota), and...

Aug 4, 2025

Jerry Dale Peel, 80, of Mars Hill, passed away on Monday, August 4, 2025. He was a native of Texas, having lived the last several years in Madison County. Jerry was the son of the late Judge Arnold and Othel Lawson Peel, and is also preceded in death by his wife, Cathy Patman Peel, a son, Michael Edward Peel,...

Aug 3, 2025

Oime Mae Cutshall Banks, 95, of Alexander, passed away on Sunday, August 3, 2025 at home surrounded by her family. She was born July 24, 1930 in Madison County to the late Dan and Lucinda Ray Cutshall.

Oime enjoyed gardening, flowers, and working outdoors. She was a loving mother and grandmother; she loved her dog "Mia".

Aug 2, 2025

Paul Vernon Rice, of Weaverville, NC, passed away on August 2, 2025, surrounded by his family—the people he loved most. He was 85 years old.

Born on September 5, 1939, in Asheville to the late Willard and Julie Rice, Paul was one of many siblings and was preceded in death by several beloved brothers and sisters. He...

Aug 1, 2025

DUE TO A FAMILY ILLNESS SERVICE HAS BEEN RESHEDULED FOR FRIDAY, AUGUST 15

Robert Donald Dudley, 92, passed away Friday August 1, 2025. Born on July 22, 1933, he was a son to the late Hubert C. and Madeline Ross Dudley.

Bob enjoyed modified stock car racing, leading the Boy Scouts and coaching little league....

Jul 29, 2025

Gwendolyn Joyce Cody Metcalf, 80, passed away Tuesday July 29, 2025. She was born March 31, 1945 in Buncombe County and was the daughter of the late Earnest Taft and Clara Burrell Cody.

Gwen retired from Mars Hil University in 2010 after 35 years of service in the Admissions Department. She was a faithful member of Blue...

Jul 27, 2025

Nellie "Sue" Griffin Rice, 78, passed away on Sunday, July 27, 2025. She was born on August 7, 1946, to the late Wayne and Nona Wade Lewis Griffin. In addition to her parents, she is preceded in death by her husband, Morris Lane Rice, sisters, Iva Glenn McDevitt and Edna Massey, and a brother McCllen Griffin.

Sue...

Jul 25, 2025

Donna Lynn Mann Roberts, 63, of Mars Hill, passed away on July 25, 2025. She was born on April 13, 1962 to the late Donald Eugene Mann and Barbara Jane Chomor Mann.

Donna graduated from Mars Hill College where she received a bachelor's degree. She was a veteran of the U.S. Army, retired Registered Nurse and retired...

Jul 25, 2025

Emerson English, 93, passed away on Friday July 25, 2025. Born on May 6,1932 to the late Fred and Pearl Metcalf English. He was a U.S Army Veteran serving during the Korean War and was stationed at Ft. Lee in Virginia. Emerson was a Dairy Farmer for 40 years.

In addition to his parents, he was preceded...

Jul 21, 2025

Harvey Gerald Buckner, age 78, of Asheville, N.C., passed away peacefully on Monday, July 21, 2025 and was surrounded by his loved ones.

A lifelong resident of Buncombe County, he was predeceased by his wife, Ruth Burleson Buckner, and siblings Howard, Luther, Doris, Bonnie, Betty Jean, and Carol. He was the son of the late William and...

Jul 19, 2025

Lyle Kahler Emmerich, 82, passed away on Saturday, July 19, 2025. He was born March 20, 1943 to the late Vernon and Gladys Kahler Emmerich. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife, Connie Emmerich, who died in 2017.

Lyle was a former resident of Barnardsville, NC before moving to Weaverville. He...

Jul 17, 2025

Hugh Eldridge "Benson" Shelton, age 94, passed away peacefully on Thursday, July 17, 2025. He was of the Christian Faith, accepting Christ as his Savior a number of years ago. A native of Madison County, he worked for a number of years as a machinist at Boling Chair Company in Oteen, NC, but lived most of his life in...

Jul 14, 2025

Joseph Roy Wooten, 70, passed away on July 14, 2025. Born on June 4, 1955, he was the son of the late Roy and Clara Morgan Wooten. Also preceding him in death was his sister, Gwen Wooten.

Joseph was a United State Navy Veteran and retired as a store clerk.

He is survived by his...

Jul 13, 2025

Alvin "Kermit" English, 87, passed away on July 13, 2025. He was a native of Madison County and the son of the late Oscar V. English Sr. and Nell Ball English. In addition to his parents, Kermit is preceded in death by his wife, Alene Shelton English; three sisters, Gertrude and Bertha Chandler, and Gwen Fender, and four brothers,...

Jul 12, 2025

Steven Thomas Menard, 63, of Weaverville, passed away Saturday, July 12, 2025. He was the son of the late Phillip and Ruth Menard and was a native of Bridgefield, CT, having lived the past 30 years in Buncombe County.

Steven is survived by his wife of 22 years, Barbara Norton Menard; children, Rachel, Phillip, and Steven; sisters,...