obituaries

Sep 3, 2025

Daniel King Burry, 75, of Mars Hill, passed away on Wednesday, September 3, 2025. He was born on September 16, 1949, and was the son of the late Odus Dalton and Ruby Bridwell Burry.

In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his sister, Mary Irene Burry; brothers, Odus Lee, and John Hamilton Burry;...

Sep 1, 2025

William "Billy" Morris Blagg, 70, of Marshall, NC, went home to be with the Lord on September 1, 2025. He passed away peacefully at home with family by his side after a short illness. He was born on August 12th, 1955 in Buncombe County, but lived most of his life in Madison County.

He was preceded in...

Sep 1, 2025

Carl "Clifton" Shelton, 81, of the Spillcorn community, passed away Monday, September 1, 2025. He was a lifelong resident of Madison County and the son of the late Louis and Josephine Cutshall Shelton. In addition to his parents, Clifton is preceded in death by a son, Danny Shelton, and a brother, JV Shelton.

Clifton is survived by...

Aug 30, 2025

Gilbert Jefferson Alexander, 81, of Hendersonville, went on his heavenly flight leaving his battle of cancer behind. He was born to Clemeth and Carl Alexander of Avery Creek and lived in the Avery Creek area all his life. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by two half-brothers.

Gilbert was of the Baptist faith...

Aug 26, 2025

Rev. Paul Riddle, 97, passed away on Tuesday, August 26, 2025, in Spartanburg, SC. He was a native of Madison County and the son of the late Grant and Fannie Whaley Riddle. In addition to his parents, Paul is preceded in death by his wife, Ida Mae Ponder Riddle, a daughter, Karen Long, and three sisters and three brothers....

Aug 26, 2025

It is with great sorrow that we announce the passing of Darren Ray Isbell, August 26, 2025, in Asheville, NC.

Darren was born June 25, 1958 in Ft. Worth, TX, to Marjorie Baker and Jean Paul Isbell. He graduated from Haltom High School, in Haltom City, TX in 1976, and graduated from Steven F. Austin 1980. He...

Aug 25, 2025

Preston C. Fox (a.k.a. "Lightning" to many of his friends), age 83, of Mars Hill went home to be with the Lord on August 25, 2025 at Mission Hospital surrounded by his family. He was a native of Madison County and son of the late Horace and Sadie Sprinkle Fox.

In addition to his parents, he was...

Aug 21, 2025

Evelyn Shetley Collins, 83, of Marshall, left this life here to wake up in Heaven on Thursday, August 21, 2025, surrounded by love. She was the daughter of the late Burnett and Algie Shetley of Greenville, TN. In addition to her parents, she is preceded by all her siblings and husband, Robert "Bob" Collins.

Evelyn is survived...

Aug 21, 2025

Linda Lee Nix Teague, 70, of Marshall, passed away on Thursday, August 21, 2025. She was the daughter of the late Paul and Nancy Stringer Nix and a native of Mecklenburg County, having lived the last several years in Madison County. In addition to her parents, Linda is preceded in death by a sister, Sharon Bramlett, and a brother,...

Aug 20, 2025

Ruth Anderson Griffin, 83, of Marshall, NC, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, August 20th, 2025. She was born October 7th, 1941, in Barnardsville, NC, where she grew up. She attended Rabun Gap High School in Georgia and returned home to marry her lifelong partner, living out her life in Marshall. Ruth was a member of Davis Chapel Baptist Church....

Aug 17, 2025

Howard Carver, 82, passed away on August 17, 2025. He was born on June 20, 1943, to the late Albert and Minnie Carver. He was a self-employed painter for 47 years. In addition to his parents, he is preceded in death by two daughters, Pamela Carver and Angela Carver Silver; sisters, Jean Carver Sexton, Kate Carver, Glenna Carver Bates;...

Aug 16, 2025

Jason Gary Cole, 43, of Weaverville, died Saturday, August 18, 2025.

Jason's true love was for his motorcycle, which he enjoyed the most. He also enjoyed being outdoors, hunting, fishing, and spending time in nature. He had a deep appreciation for horses and took pride in learning and practicing the art of wood carving.

He...

Aug 13, 2025

Lewis Woodson Ammons, Jr., affectionately known as "Woody," was born on November 16, 1943, in Mars Hill, North Carolina. He passed away peacefully on August 13, 2025, surrounded by his loving family.

Woody was preceded in death by his beloved wife of 54 years, Joyce Boone Ammons; his brothers, Jud Ammons, Roy Ammons, and Lawrence Ammons; and...

Aug 12, 2025

Harold Dean Gosnell, 83, passed away Tuesday, August 12, 2025. He was born March 6, 1942 in Madison County. He was a son of the late Silvanes and Linnie Treadway Gosnell.

In addition to his parents he was preceded in death by the love of his life, Ruby Lee Gosnell who died in 1992; brothers, Herman, Starlin,...

Aug 6, 2025

Dennis Lane Ammons, 54, of Mars Hill, went home to be with the Lord on Wednesday, August 6, 2025. He was a lifelong resident of Madison County and the son of Paula Metcalf Ammons and the late Doyle Ammons.

Dennis is survived by his wife, Memory Ammons; daughters, Carrie Lane Ammons (Kaleb Worley), Abigail Brown (Dakota), and...

Aug 4, 2025

Jerry Dale Peel, 80, of Mars Hill, passed away on Monday, August 4, 2025. He was a native of Texas, having lived the last several years in Madison County. Jerry was the son of the late Judge Arnold and Othel Lawson Peel, and is also preceded in death by his wife, Cathy Patman Peel, a son, Michael Edward Peel,...

Aug 3, 2025

Oime Mae Cutshall Banks, 95, of Alexander, passed away on Sunday, August 3, 2025 at home surrounded by her family. She was born July 24, 1930 in Madison County to the late Dan and Lucinda Ray Cutshall.

Oime enjoyed gardening, flowers, and working outdoors. She was a loving mother and grandmother; she loved her dog "Mia".

Aug 2, 2025

Paul Vernon Rice, of Weaverville, NC, passed away on August 2, 2025, surrounded by his family—the people he loved most. He was 85 years old.

Born on September 5, 1939, in Asheville to the late Willard and Julie Rice, Paul was one of many siblings and was preceded in death by several beloved brothers and sisters. He...

Aug 1, 2025

DUE TO A FAMILY ILLNESS SERVICE HAS BEEN RESHEDULED FOR FRIDAY, AUGUST 15

Robert Donald Dudley, 92, passed away Friday August 1, 2025. Born on July 22, 1933, he was a son to the late Hubert C. and Madeline Ross Dudley.

Bob enjoyed modified stock car racing, leading the Boy Scouts and coaching little league....

Jul 29, 2025

Gwendolyn Joyce Cody Metcalf, 80, passed away Tuesday July 29, 2025. She was born March 31, 1945 in Buncombe County and was the daughter of the late Earnest Taft and Clara Burrell Cody.

Gwen retired from Mars Hil University in 2010 after 35 years of service in the Admissions Department. She was a faithful member of Blue...