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Stephanie Leah Waldrup

Stephanie Leah Waldrup

Mar 2, 2019

Stephanie Leah Gardner Waldrup, 45 of Asheville passed away Saturday, March 2, 2019. She was the daughter of Cathey Allen Gardner and the late Ronald Gardner and was employed by Mission Hospital. In addition to her mother, Stephanie is survived by her husband, Cimarron Waldrup; daughters, Hannah Waldrup Jarvis (Jesse) and Gabby Waldrup; brother, Jeffrey Gardner (Shawna); and granddaughter, Calli...

Angela Kay Abshire

Angela Kay Abshire

Feb 18, 2019

Angela "Kay" King Abshire, 66, of Hot Springs, passed away Monday, February 18, 2019. She was a native of Madison County and the daughter of late Carl and Jerda Mae King McCarter.

Kay is survived by her sons, Dewey Ronald Wills (Lisa) and Brian Wills (Melissa); sisters, Joann Huff, Billie June Woods (Gerald), and Judy Payne (Richard);...

Carl Chandler

Carl Chandler

Feb 15, 2019

Carl Andrew Chandler, 59 of N. Main Street, passed away Friday at his residence. He is the son of the late Eugene and Velma Lee Shelton Chandler. In addition to his parents, he is preceded in death by a brother Larry Chandler. Carl is survived by his wife of 31 years, Patricia Chandler; sons, Gene Chandler, Kirk Ramsey, Mark Ramsey...

Gary Donovan Ealey

Gary Donovan Ealey

Feb 15, 2019

Gary Donovan Ealey, 76, of Grapevine Road, passed away Friday, February 15, 2019. Gary is the son of the late James Arthur and Ocie McKencie Ealey. He is also preceded in death by his sister, Virginia Hackworth (Payne). Gary was an Army veteran worked as an NC Agriculture Extension Agent in Madison County for over 30 years and served...

Allen Ramsey

Allen Ramsey

Feb 11, 2019

Allen (Al) Edward Ramsey, Jr., 85, of Buckwood Drive, went home to be with his heavenly father Monday, February 11, 2019 at Elderberry Health Care surrounded by his loving family. He was the son of the late Allen Edward Ramsey, Sr. and Ruth Mills Ramsey. In addition to his parents he is preceded in death by his wife, Linda Dianne...

Edith Ramsey

Edith Ramsey

Feb 7, 2019

Edith Gosnell Ramsey, 78, of Revere Road, passed away Thursday, February 7, 2019 at Memorial Mission Hospital. She is the daughter of the late Robert and Cora Chandler Gosnell. In addition to her parents she is also preceded in death by sisters, Catherine Norton, Ruby Chandler, Levella Chandler and brothers, Josh and Benjamin Gosnell. She is survived by her husband,...

Mary "Jolene" Brigmon

Mary "Jolene" Brigmon

Feb 5, 2019

Mary "Jolene" Buckner Brigmon, 81, of Dillingham Road, passed away Tuesday, February 5, 2019 at John F. Keever Solace Center. She was the daughter of the late Allie Jane Crues Buckner and Roy and Sadie Buckner. In addition to her parents, she is preceded in death by her husband, Robby Clark Brigmon. Mrs. Brigmon was a beautician for over 45...

Ronald Rich

Ronald Rich

Feb 2, 2019

Ronald Jack Rich, 77 of Banjo Branch Road Mars Hill NC, passed away unexpectedly at Mission Hospital on February 2, 2019. He was born on August 26, 1941 to the late Hubert and Amber Jean Hamlin Rich. In addition to his parents he was preceded in death by his brother, JC Rich and sisters, Demaris Propst and Doris Fisher. Ronald...

Samuel Edwards

Samuel Edwards

Feb 1, 2019

With deepest sorrow, we announce that Samuel Stephen Edwards II, age 29, our beloved son, brother, father of our grandson, family member, and friend passed away on Friday, February 1, 2019. Stephen was a man that loved his family more than anything. He was a loving and devoted father to his precious child Malcolm. Stephen's whole world lit up when...

Dorothy Jean Coone

Dorothy Jean Coone

Jan 30, 2019

Dorothy Jean Coone was called to join our Lord on January 29, 2019. She passed peacefully at Madison Health and Rehabilitation Center. Dorothy was born January 19, 1933 to the late John and Augusta Ray of Mars Hill. She was also preceded in death by her husband, L.D. Coone; sons, Lawrence and Ronald Coone and sister, Christina Ray Rucker. Dorothy...

Trelby Jean Bailey

Trelby Jean Bailey

Jan 27, 2019

Trelby Jean English Bailey, 78, of Harmony, NC, passed away January 27, 2019. Mrs. Baily was proud to have served 23 years at Iredell Memorial Hospital working in the birthplace. She was the daughter of the late Cleo and Ruby Wilson English.

Mrs. Bailey was survived by her husband of 11 years, Larry Mason; daughters, Shelia Metcalf...

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