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Dave Metcalf

Dave Metcalf

Jun 18, 2019

Dave Metcalf, 73, of Culvin Creek Road, passed away at this home, Wednesday, June 18, 2019. He is the son of the late Lewis Metcalf and Sylvia Norton. In addition to his parents, he is preceded in death by a brother Mitchell Metcalf. Dave was a deacon and Sunday School teacher at Culvin Creek Community Church.

He...

Anthony Reynard Condra

Anthony Reynard Condra

Jun 18, 2019

Anthony Reynard Condra, age 37, a native of Madison County, passed away on June 18, 2019. Anthony was preceded in death by his grandparents, Paul and Paris Brigman Moxley and cousin Derrick Gardner.

He is survived by his mother, Dianne Moxley Roberts; aunt, Linda Gardner (Gary); cousins, Scott Gardner (Nichole), Melissa Bartlett (Baxter) and children, Dallas, Brooklyn,...

Cecil Bruce Davis

Cecil Bruce Davis

Jun 18, 2019

Cecil "Bruce" Davis, age 79, passed away peacefully and entered his heavenly home on June 18th, 2019. Bruce was born on July 25, 1939, in Buncombe County North Carolina to the late Thomas Davis and Martha Rice. In addition to his parents, he is preceded in death by a brother, William Davis and sister, Jean Davis Wyatt, as well...

Bruce Alan Letner

Bruce Alan Letner

Jun 4, 2019

Bruce Alan Letner, 78, of Weaverville, passed away Tuesday, June 4, 2019. He was a native of Council Bluffs, Iowa and the son of the late Richard and Dorothy Lacy Letner. In addition to his parents, he is predeceased by his brother, Richard Letner. Bruce was active in senior softball for the past 20+ years.

Bruce is...

Charles William "Bill" Lisenbee

Charles William "Bill" Lisenbee

Jun 1, 2019

Charles William "Bill" (aka "Pa Bill") Lisenbee's sweet soul went to Heaven on Saturday, June 1, 2019 after an extended period of declining health.  He was 82.

Left to cherish his memory are his wife of 59 and a half years, Janice "Nana Dean" (Kent) Lisenbee; sons, Gregory Lisenbee; Mark Lisenbee (Shelia); and daughter Daphne Harwood (Buddy);...

William Kenneth Anderson

William Kenneth Anderson

May 27, 2019

William Kenneth Anderson passed away Monday, May 27th, 2019 on his beloved balcony at Bella Vista Retirement Community in Asheville. Ken was the son of the late Joyce "Spunk" Ward Anderson and the late William Preston (Pet) Anderson. He is also preceded in death by a brother, Michael Bruce Anderson. He is survived by an aunt, Doris Reagan, cousins,...

Patsy Wilson

Patsy Wilson

May 24, 2019

Ima Jean "Patsy" Ingle Wilson, 74, of 68 Upper White Oak Road, entered into her heavenly home, Friday, May 24, 2019, surrounded by her family. Pasty was the daughter of the late Rass and Mae Crain Ingle. In addition to her parents, she is preceded in death by her first husband, George Wilson; second husband, CL Norton and stepchildren,...

Martha Price (Jarvis)

Martha Price (Jarvis)

May 22, 2019

Martha Jarvis Price, 67 of Decatur, GA passed away Wednesday, May 22, 2019. Martha was preceded in death by her husband, Robert Hendley Price and her parents, Ray and Polly Jarvis.

Survivors include her sisters, Margaret Tilson of Asheville, NC as well as her very special sister, Mary Jarvis of Decatur, GA.; a brother, Ray Jarvis, of...

Yvonne English

Yvonne English

May 21, 2019

Yvonne English, 64, of Puncheon Fork Road passed away Tuesday, May 21, 2019. She is the daughter of William English and the late Opal English. Yvonne was a native of Yancey County and lived most her life in Madison County.

A graveside service will be held 1:00 PM Thursday, May 23, 2019 at Lower English Cemetery. Reverend...

Luke Alan Burrell

Luke Alan Burrell

May 20, 2019

Luke Alan Burrell, 37, passed away, Monday, May 20, 2019. He was the son of Roxann Love Burrell and father, Johnny Burrell.

He is survived by a sister, Meredith Sams (Bryan); brothers, Stephen Barnett (Summer) and James Barnett; nieces and nephews, Brandon Barnett, Bryanna Sams, Wesley Barnett, Haley Sams, Ashley Sams, Gabe Barnett, Sydney Barnett, Anthony Barnett,...

Coy Lee Hollifield

Coy Lee Hollifield

May 13, 2019

Coy L. Hollifield, 85, passed away at his home, after a short battle with Lung Cancer, Monday, May 13, 2019. He was the son of the late Curn and Harriett Sprinkle Hollifield. Mr. Hollifield was an Army veteran, having served in the Korean War. He was a member of Cole's Cove Baptist Church. Mr. Hollifield, was a very good...

Geraldine Cole (Bradley)

Geraldine Cole (Bradley)

May 2, 2019

Geraldine Bradley Cole, 77, of Weaverville, passed away Thursday, May 2, 2019, at her residence. She is the daughter of the late George Estes and Bettie Lou Tipton Bradley and a native of Buncombe County.

In addition to her parents, Geraldine was preceded in death by her sister, Betty Wright.

She is survived by her...

Freddy Crain

Freddy Crain

May 2, 2019

Freddy Crain, 77, of Mars Hill, passed away, Thursday, May 2, 2019. He is the son of the late Bascomb and Bertie Crain. He was a member of Paint Gap Baptist Church. In addition to his parents, he is preceded in death by sisters, Evelyn, Alma and Mary; brothers, Jim, Clain, Bobby, John, and Leroy.

Freddy is...

Joyce Bradley Roberts

Joyce Bradley Roberts

Apr 30, 2019

Etta "Joyce" Bradley Roberts, 78, of Oak Grove Road went home to be with the Lord Tuesday, April 30, 2019. Joyce was the daughter of the late JC and Beatrice Fisher Bradley. In addition to her parents, she is preceded in death by a sister, Carolyn Houston and brother, Harrell Bradley. Joyce was a member of Oak Grove Missionary...

Theresa Ann Calloway (Foster)

Theresa Ann Calloway (Foster)

Apr 26, 2019

Theresa Ann Foster Calloway, 65, of Big Oak Drive, passed away Friday, April 26, 2019. She was the daughter of the late J.B and Noreen Kroll Foster. In addition to her parents, she is preceded in death by a sister, Beverly Wilson.

Theresa is survived by her husband, Chick Calloway; daughters, Jenifer Calloway and Missy Ammons (Ryan);...

Nita Rice (Bishop)

Nita Rice (Bishop)

Apr 26, 2019

Nita Bishop Rice, age 98, passed away Friday, April 26,2019 at Elderberry Health Care. She was the daughter of the late Daniel and Matilda Wallin Bishop. In addition to her parents, she is preceded in death by her husband, Mack Rice; infant son, Dedrick Rice; sister, Susie Bishop Rice and two infant sisters; brother, Elmer Bishop; and a beloved...

Kate Melton

Kate Melton

Apr 18, 2019

Kate Fender Melton, age 87, formerly of Pfafftown, North Carolina passed away peacefully, April 18, 2019 at Madison Health and Rehabilitation, in Mars Hill, North Carolina.

She was the daughter of Cas and Clara Farmer Fender, who preceded her in death. She was also preceded in death by her husband, Maurice Melton, Sr. and her sister, Joann...

Brice "Junior" Mcghee

Brice "Junior" Mcghee

Apr 18, 2019

Brice "Junior" McGhee, 55, of Flag Pond, TN, passed away peacefully at his home, Thursday, April 18, 2019. He is the son of the late Brice and Edna Williams McGhee and a lifelong resident of Flag Pond, TN.

Junior is survived by his wife of 15 years, Michelle Robinson McGhee; children, Josh McGhee (Brandy), Kristen Johnson, and...

Charles Douglas Mullins

Charles Douglas Mullins

Apr 18, 2019

Charles Douglas Mullins, 75, of Candler, passed away Thursday, April 18, 2019. He is the son of the late Arlin and Martha Sowards Mullins. In addition to his parents, he is preceded in death by a sister, Bernice Lucas and two brothers, Donald Wright and Terry Mullins.

Charles is survived by his wife of 49 years, Arlene...

Jean Elizabeth Edwards (Mcdaris)

Jean Elizabeth Edwards (Mcdaris)

Apr 16, 2019

Jean Elizabeth McDaris Edwards, 90, of Marshall, passed away Tuesday, April 16, 2019. She is the daughter of the late Grant and Muriel Glen Buckner McDaris and a lifelong resident of Madison County. She was an employee with Hammarlund Mfg. until it closed and since retiring from Shadowline Inc. Mrs. Edwards played the organ and piano for over 70...

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