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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...

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....

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