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Rev. Mack Revis

Rev. Mack Revis

May 18, 2015

Marshall: Rev. Mack William Revis, age 70, passed away at his residence on Monday, May, 18, 2015. He was the son of the late McBee Alexander and Edna Baldwin Revis. Mack was a US Army Veteran, Chaplin of the Madison County Sheriff Department and a retired Patrolman for NCDMV. He loved fishing and spending time with his grandson, Jordan. Mack...

Richard Clary

Richard Clary

May 17, 2015

Richard Allen Clary, of Fletcher, passed away Sunday, May 17th, 2015 at the age of 74. He was the son of the late Lee Allen and Mary Rue Clary. He is preceded in death by his wife, Barbara Hawkins Clary. He is survived by his daughters, Suzanne Wright (Charles) of Weddington,NC, and Gretchen Hoelscher (Jim) of Concord, NC; sons, Bob...

Billy Fore

Billy Fore

May 13, 2015

Billy Fore, beloved husband and father, went home to be with the Lord on Wednesday, May 13, 2015 at the John F. Keever Solice Center on Sweeten Creek, after battling a long illness. He was 88. Billy was born January 17, 1927 to the late Emmitt and Mamie Rector Fore of Marshall. He was a member, deacon and trustee of...

Carrie Joyce Moore

Carrie Joyce Moore

May 10, 2015

Carrie Joyce Rice Moore,99 years young of Marshall passed away Sunday, May 10, 2015 at Elderberry Health Care Center. She was born April 14, 1916 in Madison County to the late William Romelus and Allie Messer Rice. She was a member of Bull Creek Baptist Church . In addition to her parents, Carrie was also preceded in death by her...

Jacob Cory

Jacob Cory

May 7, 2015

Jacob Christopher Cory, age 6, went to be with the Lord on May 7, 2015 at the John F. Keever, Jr. Solace Center. Jacob was always a compassionate, happy, smiling little boy who loved Curious George, trains, dinosaurs, dolphins and wrestling. He had just joined the 1st grade football team last year when he was diagnosed with adrenoleukodystrophy, a rare...

Linda Payne

Linda Payne

May 4, 2015

Linda Faye Norton Payne, age 57, of Summitt View Drive, Marshall departed this life Monday, May 4, 2015. She was a lifelong native of Madison County and daughter of the late Jessie Mae Presnell Norton. She is also preceded in death by her sisters; Donna Norton and Delilah Hyatt and brother Jeff Norton. Linda is survived by her father; C....

Sulema Loredo

Sulema Loredo

May 4, 2015

Sulema Ruiz Loredo, of Marshall, age 60, passed away Monday, May 4, 2015. She was the daughter of the late Raymond and Rosa Doran Ruiz. She is survived by her daughters, Maria Fermin and Norma Arrington, both of Marshall; sons, Jose Hernandez of Seattle, Domingo Valle of Texas and Michael Valle of Texas; brothers, Tommy Ruiz and Martin Ruiz; sisters,...

Eileen Griffin

Eileen Griffin

May 3, 2015

Eileen Griffin, of Mars Hill, age 86, passed away Sunday, May 03, 2015. She was the daughter of the late Vaughn and Carrie Briggs Fisher. She is preceded in death by her husband, Louis Griffin; brothers, Ralph, Fred, V.C., Howard Fisher; her sisters, Nina Reece and Iva Green. Eileen is survived by her daughter, Denise Griffin of the home; a...

Grace Sluder

Grace Sluder

May 1, 2015

Grace Marie McKinney Sluder, 84, of Clarks Chapel Road in Weaverville. Passed away on May 1, 2015 at the John F. Keefer, Jr. Solace Center in Asheville. She was the daughter of the late Geter and Ocie Waldroup McKinney. She is preceded in death by her husband Roland Sluder, daughter, Patricia Kay Paz and brothers, Donald and Ernest McKinney. Grace...

Garry Franklin

Garry Franklin

Apr 30, 2015

Garry Lee Franklin, of Mars Hill, age 73, passed away Thursday, April 30, 2015. He was the son of the late Floyd and Ruth Bailey Franklin. In addition to his parents he is preceded in death by his brother, William Franklin and sister, Josephine Doan Smith. He worked as a cattle rancher in Arizona for 7 years earlier in life...

William Ramsey

William Ramsey

Apr 28, 2015

William R. Ramsey, Jr., "Junior" of Marshall, age 89, passed away Tuesday, April 28, 2015. He was the son of the late William R., Sr and Lilly Mae Gunter Ramsey. He is preceded in death by his wife, Mary Bishop Ramsey; sisters, Ida Belle Williams, Catherine Shelton and Bonnie Gwaltny; and brother, Anson Ramsey. Junior is survived by his brother,...

Macy Bradburn

Macy Bradburn

Apr 20, 2015

Macy Woody "Butch" Bradburn, age 83 of Weaverville, went to meet her Savior on Monday April 20, 2015. Mrs. Bradburn was born in the Sandy Mush Community of Leicester to the late E. Berlin Woody and the late Nonnie King Woody. A graduate of Woodfin High School, her gift for sewing led her on a career with several companies, including...

Harvey Rice

Harvey Rice

Apr 15, 2015

Harvey "Gene" Rice, of Marshall, age 76, passed away Wednesday, April 15, 2015. He was the son of the late Simon and Minnie Hensley Rice. He is survived by his wife Erma Gosnell Rice; daughter, Cyndy Fox (Rick) of Marshall; sons, Edward Rice (Lynn) of Mars Hill and Brian Rice of Marshall; brother, Arvile (Doris) Rice of Mars Hill; sister,...

Alvin Slagle

Alvin Slagle

Apr 14, 2015

Alvin Jurile Slagle, of 537 Mountain View Road, Mars Hill, age 88, passed away Tuesday, April 14, 2015. He was the son of the late Glen R. and Bessie Griffin Slagle and a lifelong resident of Madison County. Alvin was a WWII Army Veteran, and a member of the Shriners Club and French Broad Masonic Lodge #292 AF & AM....

Dorothy Honeycutt

Dorothy Honeycutt

Apr 13, 2015

Dorothy Lee Miller Honeycutt, 69, passed away, April 13, 2015 at Mission Hospital's Memorial Campus. She was a native of Yancey County and the daughter of the late Johnny Decatur and Melvie Moore Miller. Mrs. Honeycutt is survived by her husband, George David Honeycutt; sons, Rodney Honeycutt (Deana) of Kannapolis, NC, Kevin Honeycutt of Myrtle Beach, SC; sisters, Vergie Beasley...

Marvin Ball

Marvin Ball

Apr 12, 2015

Marvin Ball age 87 of Marshall, NC passed away on Sunday, April 12, 2015 as a result of injuries sustained in an accident at his home. Marvin was born on October 10, 1927 and was a lifelong resident of Madison County, NC. He was the son of the late Pearson and Nettie Freeman Ball. Marvin served in the United States...

Wayne Robinson

Wayne Robinson

Apr 10, 2015

Wayne Wilson Robinson, 95, passed away Friday, April 10, 2015, at Aston Park Healthcare. He was a lifelong resident of Madison County and the son of the late Robert Decatur and Ethel Ann Holcombe Robinson. Wayne was retired from Swannanoa Laundry but his love was farming. In addition to his parents he is preceded in death by his wife of...

Rebecca Fox

Rebecca Fox

Apr 6, 2015

Rebecca Buchanan Fox, age 71, of Weaverville, passed away peacefully at her home Monday, April 6, 2015. She was the daughter of the late Claude and Florence Thomas Buchanan. She is survived by her husband, Albert Fox; daughters, Karin Davis (Greg) of Leicester, Janet Barnett of Weaverville, and Pam Phillips (Dusty) of Canton; brothers, Mike Buchanan (Brenda), Larry Buchanan (Nadine),...

Paul Chandler

Paul Chandler

Apr 1, 2015

Paul Chandler, of Marshall, age 70, passed away April 1, 2015 at Madison Manor Health and Rehab. He was the son of the late Blake and Roxie Chandler. He is survived by his wife, Donnie Rice Chandler and step daughter, Jewel Chandler. A graveside service will be held Friday, April 3rd at 2:00 PM at Rice Cemetery in Grapevine. Online...

Bobby Hensley

Bobby Hensley

Apr 1, 2015

Bobby Lane Hensley, of Weaverville, formerly of Madison County, age 55, passed away Wednesday, April 1, 2015. He was the son of the late Ottis and Mammie Hensley. He is survived by his brother David Pegg (Vicki) of Weaverville, nephew, Cody Pegg and many other relatives and friends. A funeral will be held at 2:00 PM, Saturday, April 4th at...

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