Calvin Rice
Jun 5, 2025
Calvin Rice, 75, passed away on June 5, 2025 at home surrounded by his family. He was born on February 15, 1950 to the late Mack and Nita Bishop Rice.
Calvin worked at SquareD for 35 years. He enjoyed the outdoors and camping with family.
Left behind to cherish his memory are his wife of...
Julia Norton
Jun 4, 2025
Julia Norton, 67, of Marshall, NC, passed away June 4, 2025 after a long battle with illness. She was born April 23, 1958 and was a daughter to the late Boney Junior and Gwendolyn Wallin Gosnell. She was also preceded in death by her father, Joseph Teat Norton; brothers, Martin Kevin Norton and Danny Junior Gosnell; sister-in-law, Martha Norton;...
Henrietta Anderson (Wheeler)
Jun 2, 2025
Henrietta Wheeler Anderson, 85, of Mars Hill, passed away on Monday, June 2, 2025. She was the daughter of the late Rev. Ebb and Eddie Letterman Wheeler. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Don Anderson; sisters, Wanda Cooper, Evelyn Shepherd, Kathy Callahan, Margaret Morrow and Faith Higgins; brother, A.C. Wheeler; and two...
James "Woody" Woodrow Dillingham
Jun 2, 2025
James Woodrow "Woody" Dillingham, 64, passed away Monday, June 2, 2025. He was the son of the late E.J. and Mary Geneva Lane Dillingham. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by two brothers-in-law, Jimmy Cole and Charles Ellison; and a sister-in-law, Lynn Dillingham.
Woody is survived by his wife, Betty Wyatt Dillingham; children,...
Chester Teague
May 31, 2025
James "Chester" Teague, 89, of Marshall, passed away on Saturday, May 31, 2025. He was a son of the late Ambrose and Nola Freeman Teague and a lifelong resident of Madison County. Chester was a member of Teague's Chapel Church and was a farmer and timber cutter.
He is preceded in death by a daughter, Gerry Jean...
Mary Dockery (Rice)
May 30, 2025
Mary Rice Dockery, 74, passed away on May 30, 2025. Born on February 13, 1951. She was a daughter to the late Wade and Hattie Edwards Rice. She had the ability to overcome anything life dealt her with strength and courage.
She was preceded in death by her beloved husband, Paul Mace; her sister, Nola Rice; and...
Joe Bruce Ogle
May 29, 2025
Joe Bruce Ogle, 91, passed away on May 29, 2025. Born on February 17, 1934, he was the son of the late John and Belle Ray Ogle.
He was preceded in death by his son, Bruce Dean Ogle, three sisters and three brothers. Joe was a member of Gabriel's Creek Baptist Church.
Joe is survived...
Doyle Taffer
May 29, 2025
Doyle Taffer, 81, passed away on May 29, 2025 at home surrounded by his family. He was born on July 31, 1943 to the late Ardle and Nellie Shelton Taffer.
Doyle enjoyed coon hunting, and was a farmer, raising tobacco and cattle. He also enjoyed hunting for ginseng. He retired from Cheney Bigelow and Madison County Solid...
David Victor Hyatt
May 27, 2025
David Victor Hyatt, 63, passed away on May 27, 2025. He was born on December 17, 1961 in Fort Benning, Georgia. He was a son to the late William David and Katherine Ward Hyatt. Preceding him in death was a sister, Nancy Jean Hyatt; and nephews, Joshua Bradley and Beau Barnes; as well as mother and father-in law, Ruth...
Raymond Sanow
May 27, 2025
Ray Sanow, 81, of Cleveland, Ohio, passed away on Tuesday, May 27, 2025. He was born on January 5, 1944 and was the son to Helen and Walt Sanow.
Ray lived in Weaverville, North Carolina, for thirty-one years. He graduated from Arizona State University and was a video and audio engineer in Hollywood. He worked for Merv...
George Carl Pack
May 19, 2025
George Carl Pack, 88, of Marshall, NC passed away, May 19, 2025. He was the son of the late Harold "Bratchett" and Lola Cody Pack. George was a US Air Force Veteran. In addition to his parents, he is preceded in death by his wife, Alene Cutshall Pack; infant sister; brothers, Gar Lee Pack and two infant brothers; grandchildren,...
Charlie Crafton Narron Jr.
May 16, 2025
Charlie Crafton Narron Jr., 91, of Mars Hill, passed away on Friday, May 16, 2025. He was a native of Nash County, NC and the son of the late Charlie C. Narron Sr. and Betty Joyner Narron. In addition to his parents, Charlie is preceded in death by a daughter, Julie Perkins.
Charlie attended school in Nash...
Rev. Roy Harmon Radford
May 15, 2025
Rev. Roy Harmon Radford, 73, of Mars Hill, went home to his Savior, on Thursday, May 15, 2025. He was a lifelong resident of Madison County and a son of the late Harmon and Iris Ramsey Radford. Roy was a Baptist preacher for over 30 years and attended South Bend Baptist Church.
In addition to his parents,...
Cilla Kate Edwards (Williams)
May 9, 2025
Cilla Kate Williams Edwards, 84, passed away on Friday, May 9, 2025. She was born April 18, 1941 to the late Grayson and Mary Fox Williams.
Cilla was a good Christian and faithful prayer warrior, a beloved wife, mother, and grandmother. She was a retired seamstress, following retirement she enjoyed spending time with her husband at home...
Pansy "Pat" Morris (Marler)
May 7, 2025
Pat Marler Morris, 77, of Marshall, passed away on May 7, 2025. She was born June 28, 1947 to the late James Buford and Betty Sams Marler.
Pat was a retired housekeeping supervisor for Mission Hospital. She was a wonderful mother and caregiver to all her family. A "Super Mom".
In addition to her parents,...
Glenna Williams (Hendrickson)
May 3, 2025
Glenna Hendrickson Williams, our angel here on earth, is now resting in the arms of Jesus. She entered Heaven on May 3, 2025, surrounded by loved ones. Her battle with cancer was over. She was the daughter of the late Paul and Mildred Hendrickson from KY. In addition to her parents, she is preceded in death by her husband,...
Bobby Charles Arrowood
May 3, 2025
Bobby Charles Arrowood, 78, of Marshall, passed away May 3, 2025. He was the son of the late Charles and Madge Eloise Fox Arrowood. Bobby was a native and lifelong resident of Madison County and a graduate of the Mars Hill High School class of 1965. Bobby was a member of Shephard's Fold House of Worship, a proud truck...
Bobby D. Elkins
May 2, 2025
Bobby D. Elkins, 80, of Mars Hill passed away, May 2, 2025. He was a native of Buncombe County and the son of the late, Clarence and Vonnie Lee Sprouse Elkins. Bobby was a member of the Bald Creek Masonic Lodge and a US Army Veteran. He retired from Mills Manufacturing after 34 years and Honeywell Manufacturing after 10...
Annette Shelton Ducker
May 1, 2025
Shirley "Annette" Shelton Ducker, 73, of Marshall, passed away Thursday, May 1, 2025. She was the daughter of the late Fred Enloe and Gladys Fender Shelton. Annette was a member of Grapevine Baptist Church. In addition to her parents, she is preceded in death by her grandchildren, Dustin and Devin Ducker; step-son, Tony Mace; daughter-in-law, Lisa Annette Ducker and...
Bruce Cleveland Bradley
Apr 30, 2025
Bruce Cleveland Bradley, 88, of Marshall, NC, passed away, April 30, 2025. He was the son of the late Henry and Cindy Sprinkle Bradley. In addition to his parents, he is preceded in death by his wife, Barbara Lou Wallin Bradley; brothers, Ben, Roy and Jim Bradley; sisters, Florence Bradley and Blanche Wrenn and a grandson Cole Thomas.
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