obituaries

Jul 27, 2019

John Bruce Robinson, 66, of Mars Hill, passed away on Saturday, July 27, 2019. He was the son of the late Creed and Gladys Dockery Robinson and served in the US Marine Corp during the Vietnam Era. John is preceded in death by a brother, Troy "Cam" Robinson.

He is survived by his wife, Rebecca McClellan Robinson;...

Jul 25, 2019

Emmett E. Thomas (Gene), 86 of Canton, GA, passed away on Thursday, July 25, 2019. He was born on December 25, 1932 in Walnut, NC and the son of the late Emmett Thomas and Ruby Payne Nanney. In addition to his parents, Gene was preceded in death by his wife, Patricia McDevitt Thomas.

Gene worked in the...

Jul 25, 2019

Douglas Eugene Ramsey, 91, of Marshall, passed away Thursday, July 25, 2019. A native of Madison County, Mr. Ramsey was the son of the late William Riley and Lillie Mae Gunter Ramsey. In addition to his parents, he is preceded in death by an infant daughter, Brenda; infant son, William; sisters, Betty, Catherine, Idabelle, Bonnie Mae, and Pearlie; and...

Jul 23, 2019

Tyleia Lee Addison Davis, 53, of Weaverville, passed away July 23, 2019. Tyleia was the daughter of Carl Addison and the late Jane Glass McCullough and sister Diane Brooks.

She is survived by her husband, Tommy Davis; sons, TJ Davis (Autumn) and Shannon Davis; sisters, Tehoni Avery, and Alisha Addison; grandson, Kaden Davis; mother-in-law, Alene Davis; and...

Jul 23, 2019

Rex "Allan" Hunter ("Papa"), 62, of Oak Grove Road in Marshall, North Carolina returned to his heavenly home after a valiant battle with a long illness. His devotion to his family and his firm belief in God supported him in his struggle and ultimately gave him peace on Tuesday, July 23, 2019 at his home surrounded by his family....

Jul 21, 2019

Tim Bradley, 58, of Grapevine Road, Marshall, passed away Sunday, July 21, 2019, at his home. He was the son of Ralph E. Bradley and the late Ellen Norton Bradley and a lifelong resident of Madison County. He was a member of Grapevine Baptist Church.

In addition to his father, Tim is survived by his daughter, Carrie...

Jul 19, 2019

Auz Inman King, Jr., 72, of Marshall, passed away July 19, 2019 at his residence. He was the son of the late Auz Inman King and Lillie Mae Gosnell King. In addition to his parents he is preceded in death by a son, Felix Dean King; sisters, Wilma King, Belva Johnson and Nina Hinson and a brother Weldon King....

Jul 18, 2019

Jul 13, 2019

Linda Mae Anderson Metcalf, 69, of Barnardsville, passed away Saturday, July 13, 2019. She was the daughter of the late Mitchell and Arrie Hollifield Anderson. Mrs. Metcalf was a loving wife, mother and grandmother who enjoyed taking care of others. In addition to her parents, she is preceded in death by her sister, Libby Craine.

Linda is...

Jul 11, 2019

Rev. Bruce Howard West, 89, of Asheville, passed away Thursday, July 11, 2019. He was the son of the late William McKinley and Kathleen Hampton West. In addition to his parents, he is preceded in death by a brother, Jerry West. Mr. West was a US Army Veteran and pastored in WNC for 49 years.

He is...

Jul 11, 2019

Lucille Lewis Norton, 81, of Mars Hill, went to be with the Lord, Thursday, July 11, 2019. She was a native of Madison County and daughter of the late Bailey and Neple McDevitt Lewis. In addition to her parents, she is preceded in death by her husband, David Richard Norton and brothers Willie, Robert and Walter Lewis. Mrs. Norton...

Jul 6, 2019

Don Tolley, 72, of Winter Haven, FL passed away on Saturday, July 6, 2019 at Winter Haven Hospital.

Born June 29, 1947 in Jefferson County, TN he moved here over 40 years ago. He was the owner of Tolley Concrete and loved to fish and enjoyed hunting when he was younger.

Don is survived by...

Jul 5, 2019

Katherine Farkas Smith, 75, passed away Friday, July 5, 2019 after an extended illness. She was born in Budapest, June 22, 1944. Mrs. Smith was the daughter of the late Valentine and Kathleen Stehling Farkas. In addition to her parents, she is preceded in death by her sister, Susie Farkas Maney and brothers, Steven and Alexander Farkas.

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Jul 4, 2019

William "Calvin" Ball, 67, passed away Thursday, July 4, 2019. Calvin was the son of the late William Claude and Irene Reece Ball.

He is survived by his daughters; Stacy Loven, Regina Sams (Larry) and step- daughter; Stephanie Ramsey Deas (Michael Wilde), step-son; Stephen Ramsey, sisters; Diana Gosnell (J.D.) Maggie Temple (John), Claudia Payne (Roger) and Donna...

Jul 2, 2019

Charles Riddle, 79, of Erwin, TN. passed away Tuesday, July 2, 2019. He was the son of the late Grady and Nellie Hoyle Riddle. In addition to his parents, he is preceded in death by his wife, Cloella Adkins Riddle and a brother, Auvery Riddle.

He is survived by sisters; Pauline Sauder, Dot Clemmons and Nadine Waldroup...

Jul 2, 2019

Winifred C. Ramsey, 100 years & 8 months, of 4069 East Fork Road, died on Tuesday, July 2, 2019. A native of Madison County, Mr. Ramsey was the youngest son of the late Samuel Tilden and Addie Clark Ramsey. He was a member of Peek's Chapel Baptist Church. He was a farmer and over the years earned supplemental income...

Jun 30, 2019

Glenna "Ruth" Freeman Fortner, 72 of Tillery Branch Road, passed away Sunday, June 30, 2019. She was the daughter of the late Bevily and Vernie Ball Freeman. In addition to her parents she is preceded in death by sisters; Omega Rice, Agnes Childress, and Wilma Roberts and a brother, Cleatus Freeman. Ruth was a member of Spirit Life Church...

Jun 26, 2019

James Edward Holt "Spanky", age 67, went home to be with the Lord Wednesday, June 26, 2019. He was the son of the late Donald and Ruth Wills Holt. He is preceded in death by his sister, Patricia Price.

He is survived by his wife, Rosie Holder Holt and his fur baby Buddy.

The family...

Jun 25, 2019

Joshua "Josh" Lane Merrill, 31, of Merrill's Farm Drive passed away Tuesday, June 25, 2019. He is the son of Tim Lane and Susie Hyatt Merrill. Josh is preceded in death by maternal grandmother, Dee Hyatt; paternal grandfather, Harold Lane Merrill; and step grandfather, Tommy Robertson.

Josh played baseball for Limestone and Piedmont College. He served on...

Jun 23, 2019

Harriett Hale Parker, 94, left this life and entered heaven on Sunday, June 23rd, 2019.

She is survived by her daughter, Patsy Parker Wolfe (Lester), sons, Franklin Hale Parker and John Lester Parker (Rita), granddaughter Rachel Parker and grandsons, Jeffrey and Eric Wolfe, sisters, Sara Pat Brown of Morristown, TN, and June Hale Clark. She also leaves...