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Obituaries

Roscoe Norton

Roscoe Norton

Jan 25, 2019

Roscoe Norton, 94 of the Red Oak Community, was called home by his Lord and Savior, on January 25, 2019 when his work on earth was complete. Loved by his family and all who knew him. He left this world with his family by his bedside. He was born January 20,1925 in Madison County to Mount Paran Norton and Dora...

William Leroy Jarvis

William Leroy Jarvis

Jan 21, 2019

William Leroy Jarvis, Sr. (Bill), 83, of Sams Road, Weaverville, after many years of failing health, went home to be with his Savior Jesus Christ on January 21, 2019. He was the son of the late James Clarence Jarvis, Sr. and Nancy Maude Clouse Jarvis. He was preceded in death by brothers; James and Jack Jarvis and sisters; Mary Powell,...

Joann Virginia Hawkins

Joann Virginia Hawkins

Jan 12, 2019

Joann Virginia Gillespie Hawkins, 80, of Alexander, passed away Saturday, January 12, 2019 at the John F. Keever Solace Center. She was born December 17,1938 and was a lifelong resident of Buncombe County. Joann was a graduate of Leicester High School and Cecil's Business College. She retired in 1996 from the Buncombe County ASCS Office. She was a member of...

Alene Mcdaris

Alene Mcdaris

Jan 11, 2019

Alene Silver McDaris, 84, of Kelly Hunter Rd. passed away Friday, January 11, 2019. She was the daughter of the late John B. and Glen Hunter Silver. Mrs. McDaris was a Sunday School teacher and pianist for many years at Bull Creek Missionary Baptist Church of which she was a member. She is survived by her husband, Warren Grant McDaris,...

John Arthur Dodson

John Arthur Dodson

Jan 1, 2019

John Arthur Dodson, 65, of Walnut Creek Rd. passed away Tuesday, January 1, 2019 at Mission Hospital Memorial Campus. He was the son of the late James Charles "JC" and Rose Massengill Dodson. In addition to his parents he is preceded in death by a brother, James Dodson. John was a former Mayor and Alderman for the Town of Marshall....

Emily Ann Thomas

Emily Ann Thomas

Dec 22, 2018

Emily Metcalf Thomas, 83, of Walnut Cove passed away Saturday, December 22, 2018. She is the daughter of the late Chauncey and Ella Jane Callahan Metcalf. In addition to her parents she is preceded in death by a sister, Mary Janice Metcalf and brothers, Bobby, Fred, Zane, Dale and Joe Metcalf. Mrs. Thomas is survived by a daughter, Rosanna Powell...

Preston Coffey

Preston Coffey

Dec 17, 2018

William Preston Coffey, 71, of Mars Hill, passed away Monday, December 17, 2018. He was the son of the late Hershel and Beatrice Ballard Coffey and a lifelong resident of Madison County. In addition to his parents, Preston is preceded in death by his mother-in-law, Jo Lunsford Herron; and an uncle, Bruce Phillips. Preston is survived by his wife of...

Lela Mae Thomas

Lela Mae Thomas

Dec 13, 2018

Lela Mae Rigsby Thomas, 86, of Sprinkle Creek Road, went home to be with her Lord, Thursday, December 13, 2018. She was the daughter of the late Wade and Blaine Buckner Rigsby and a lifelong resident of Madison County. Mrs. Thomas was a member of the Ladies Auxiliary of Mars Hill VFW Post #5483. She loved walking, hiking and gardening....

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