Christopher Boyd Coates
Feb 14, 2020
Christopher Boyd Coates, 54, of Mars Hill passed away February 14, 2020. He is the son of Kathleen Gosnell Coates and the late Boyd Coates. In addition to his parents, Chris is preceded in death by a son, Wesley Coates.
Chris is survived by his wife, Kelli Coates; sons, Neil Coates (Emily), Ryan Craine, and Timothy Murray;...
Mary Cornelia Ammons
Feb 14, 2020
With her loyal dog Missy by her side, Mary C. Ammons age 87 passed away February 14, 2020. She was born to John Franklin Ammons and Jennie Lee Edwards Ammons in Asheville, North Carolina. Mary spent part of her childhood in Mars Hill, NC; a small community in southern Madison County. The Ammons family was among the first settlers...
Kathy F. Moore
Feb 13, 2020
Kathy F. Moore, 66, of Alexander, passed away Thursday, February 13, 2020 at John F. Keever Solace Center. She is the daughter of the late Vaughn Franklin and Alice Griffey Capps and a native of Madison County.
Mrs. Moore is survived by her husband, Leroy Moore; sons, Shane Moore and Scottie Thomas; brothers, Emerson and Merman Franklin;...
Ann Sprinkle Payne
Feb 11, 2020
Ann Sprinkle Payne, 73, of Oakboro passed away Tuesday, February 11, 2020 in her home. Her funeral service will be Thursday at 11 AM at Big Lick Baptist Church with Rev. Jeff Springer officiating. The family will receive friends from 10 until 11 AM at the church prior to the service. A burial service will be held on Friday,...
James "Jimmy" Edward Ramsey
Jan 29, 2020
James E. (Jimmy) Ramsey passed away on January 29, 2020 at The Black Mountain Neurological Center after a lengthy illness. Jimmy was the son of the late Dock and Octavia Willis Ramsey of Mars Hill, N.C. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his infant son, Scott Ramsey; brother, Glen Ramsey; and sisters, Oval Buckner...
Carol Ann Bailey (Metcalf)
Jan 28, 2020
Carol Ann Metcalf Bailey, 79, passed away Tuesday, January 28, 2020 at John F. Keever Solace Center after a long battle with Alzheimers Disease. She is the daughter of the late Bruce and Zelda Shook Metcalf. In addition to her parents she is preceded in death by a sister, Faye Lloyd and special nephew, Greg Lloyd.
She...
Velma Lee Beck (Gentry)
Jan 28, 2020
Velma Lee Gentry Beck, 90, of Alexander, passed away at her home Tuesday, January 28, 2020. She is the daughter of the late Roy and Susie Bishop Gentry and a native of Madison County. In addition to her parents, she is also preceded in death by her brother, Roy Carmel Gentry.
She is survived by her daughter,...
Pansy Roberts (Cutshaw)
Jan 21, 2020
Pansy Cutshaw Roberts, 87, of Marshall passed away Tuesday, January 21, 2020. She is the daughter of the late Sherman and Nancy Metcalf Cutshaw. She is also preceded in death by her sisters, Bertha and Joan; brothers, Elmer, David, Jet and Russell; son-in-law, Buddy Lunsford; and grandson, Johnny Bowens.
She is survived by her husband of 72...
Betty Loraine Ponder (Dockery)
Jan 15, 2020
Betty Loraine Dockery Ponder, 87, gone to be with the Lord Wednesday, January 15, 2020. She was the daughter of the late Lloyd and Cleo Payne Dockery. Betty is preceded in death by her husband, James Nelson Ponder; daughter in law, Linda Peek Ponder; sister, Marie Carr and brother Earl Dockery. She was a member of Shoal Hill Freewill...
Janet Hall
Jan 13, 2020
Janet Hall, 87, passed away January 13, 2020 at Aston Park Healthcare Center. She lived her life in the Big Laurel Creek community of Madison County. Janet was born May 27, 1932 to the late James Oliver and Hulda Shook Hall. She is also preceded in death by her brother, Oie Hall, who passed away July 26, 2018.
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Teresa Gail Franklin
Jan 12, 2020
Teresa Gail Franklin, 60, passed away Sunday, January 12, 2020 at Mission Hospital. She is the daughter of Sarah Banks Prater and the late Garry Lee Franklin. Teresa is also preceded in death by a daughter, Sarah "Channa" Franklin Register.
In addition to her mother, she is survived by a son, Bryan Christopher Franklin; son in law,...
Isaac Arvile Rice
Jan 12, 2020
Isaac "Arvile" Rice, of Mars Hill went home to be with the Lord, January 12, 2020 at the VA Hospice Center. Arvile was born October 12, 1931 in Madison County. He is the son of the late Simon and Minnie Rice. In addition to his parents, he is preceded in death by his brothers, Ernest and Eugene; sisters, May...
Bobby Jack Miller
Jan 11, 2020
Bobby Jack Miller, 75 of Mars Hill, passed away Saturday, January 11, 2020. He is a lifelong resident of Madison County and the son of the late Carmen and Ethie Thomas Miller. In addition to his parents, Bob is preceded in death by a brother, Gerald Miller. He is a US Army veteran and retired from Ball Glass Company...
Susan Patricia Breedlove (Parker)
Jan 11, 2020
Susan Parker Breedlove, 67, of Weaverville went to be with the Lord, Saturday, January 11, 2020. She was a native of Buncombe County and the daughter of the late Jesse James and Dora Lance Parker. In addition to her parents Suzy is preceded in death by her brother, Sammy Calloway.
She is survived by her sisters, Ann...
Sgt. Leonard Curtis Roscoe
Jan 10, 2020
Sergeant Leonard Curtis Roscoe, 69, husband of Sandra K. Martin Roscoe of 1010 Sugar Loaf Mountain Road passed away peacefully Friday, January 10, 2020 at his home.
Mr. Roscoe was born on March 29, 1950 in Bennettsville, South Carolina, and was the son of the late Earl James Roscoe and Ethel J. Roscoe. In addition to his...
Wendell Wilde
Jan 10, 2020
Wendell Wilde, 79, of Marshall, passed away on January 10, 2020. He is the son of Helen Ramsey Wilde and the late Abner Wilde. In addition to his father, he was preceded in death by his brothers, William Wilde (Jeanette) and Richard Wilde (Shirley); and great grandson, John Thomas Cavote. Wendell was a veteran of the US Air Force...
Rose Arlee Rice (Thomas)
Jan 9, 2020
Rose Arlee Thomas Rice, 86, of Marshall passed away Thursday, January 9, 2020 at John F. Keever Solace Center. She is a lifelong resident of Madison County and the daughter of the late Benjamin and Ethel McDevitt Thomas. In addition to her parents, she is also preceded in death by her husband, Murphy Rice, Jr.
Rose is...
Patricia Ann Chandler (Anders)
Jan 9, 2020
Patricia Anders Chandler, 79, passed away Thursday, January 9, 2020 at John F. Keever Solace Center. She is the daughter of the late Carl and Ethel Shuford Anders and a lifelong resident of Madison County. Patricia retired from Micro Switch and Mars Hill Elementary School. She was also a volunteer grandparent with Madison County Head Start Program and a...
Kimberly Delayna Brigman
Jan 9, 2020
Kimberly Delayna Brigman, 53 of Marshall, passed away Thursday, January 9, 2020. She is the daughter of John Knox Brigman and Othella Rice Ogle.
In addition to her parents, Kim is survived by her son, Grayson Brigman; brothers, James Brigman (Robin), John Brigman (Sandy), Wayne Brigman (Laura), and Danny Brigman (Cynthia); and several nieces and nephews.
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