Obituaries

Christy Lynn Waldroup Gomez, age 47, of the Busick Community, went Home to be with the Lord on Sunday, August 17th, 2025, surrounded by her loving family. A native of Cherokee County, she was a

Dale Miller, age 72, of the Lower Brown’s Creek Community, left this walk of life doing what he loved to do and went Home to be with the Lord on Thursday, August 14th, 2025. A

Eddie Byrd, age 57, of Brook Haven Drive in Spruce Pine, passed away Thursday, August 14, 2025. Born on July 13, 1968 in Buncombe County, he was the son of the late Emmett and Geneva

Mary Queen Silvers, age 78, of Altapass Church of God Road in Spruce Pine, passed away Thursday, August 14, 2025 surrounded by her loving family. Born on November 22, 1946 in Mitchell County, she was

Sean Byrd, age 48, of Altapass Trail in Spruce Pine, passed away Sunday, August 10, 2025 at Duke University Hospital in Durham. Born on March 27, 1977 in Mitchell County, he was the son of

Carrie Alice Ledford, age 86, of the Cane Creek community went Home to be with the Lord on Tuesday, August 12th, 2025 at the Yancey House. Carrie was a daughter to the late James and

Betty W. Penland, age 76, of the Windom Community, entered her Heavenly home on Thursday, August 7th, 2025, surrounded by the love of her family.  A native of Buncombe County, she was born one of

Robert (Bobby) Gouge, 82, of Bakersville, passed away Thursday, August 7th, 2025, at his home on Bad Creek.  A native of Mitchell County, he was the son of the late Stokes and Bertie Gouge. He

John Mitchell Redden, Jr., age 92, of Dysartsville, passed away peacefully at his home, surrounded by his loving family, on Tuesday, August 5th, 2025.  A native of Hinton, West Virginia and a resident of Bakersville

Kelly Ray Gunter, age 57, of Beaver Creek Road in Spruce Pine, passed away Monday, August 4, 2025, at his home. Born on March 11, 1968, in Mitchell County, he was the son of the

Irene Washburn McKinney, age 93, of George McKinney Circle in Spruce Pine, passed away Thursday, August 7, 2025 at the Memorial Campus of Mission Hospitals in Asheville. Born on May 15, 1932 in McDowell County,

Martina Pritchard Jackson, age 90, of Blossom Hill Lane in Spruce Pine, passed away Monday, August 4, 2025 at the Greens of Spruce Pine. Born on October 7, 1934 in Avery County, she was the

Ernesto “Ernie” Velazquez Leco, beloved son, brother, friend, and community member, went Home with our Lord Jesus Christ after his short battle with cancer, leaving behind a legacy of kindness, joy, and unwavering support for

Jimmy Dean Wilson, age 72, of the Celo Community, went Home to be with the Lord on Sunday, August 3rd, 2025, at his home.  A native of Yancey County, he was a son of the

Janice Gage Hensley, age 78, of Mine Creek Road in Bakersville, passed away Saturday, August 2, 2025 at the Care Partners Solace Center in Asheville. Born on February 27, 1947 in McDowell County, she was

John Michael Stockton, age 61, of the Buladean Community, went Home to be with the Lord on Sunday, August 3rd, 2025 at his home, surrounded by his loving family. A native of Burke County, he

Charles Luther Sparks, born December 31, 1955, in Marion, North Carolina, gained his heavenly wings on August 2, 2025. He passed peacefully at his home in Spruce Pine, North Carolina, wrapped in the arms of

Jack Hughes, age 91, of the Windom community went Home to be with the Lord while surrounded by his loving family on August 2nd, 2025. Jack was a son of the late Fonz and Frances

Gail Hughes, age 64, of the Spear community went Home to be with the Lord on Thursday, July 31, 2025 at her home surrounded by her loving family. Gail was a daughter to the late

Amaryllis Wilson, age 95, of the Pensacola community, passed on to her heavenly home on Saturday, August 2nd, 2025, surrounded by her loving family.  A native of Yancey County, she was the daughter of the

Rachel Shook Hoilman – (October 17, 1950 – July 30, 2025) Rachel Hoilman, 74, of Plumtree, passed away on Wednesday, July 30th, surrounded by her family at home. Rachel was a beloved wife, mother, grandmother, aunt,

Pauline Street Jenkins, age 88, of Hughes Gap Road in Bakersville, the Buladean Community, went to be with her Lord and Savior on Wednesday, July 30, 2025 at the Center on Aging and Health in

Frances Loree Jackson Capps, age 74 of Burnsville, NC, went Home to be with the Lord on Monday, July 28th, 2025, at Mission Hospital in Asheville, NC. Born on April 4th, 1951, she was the

Phyllis Sparks McKinney, 94, passed away peacefully of natural causes on July24th, 2025, in Timberville, Virginia. Born on May 8, 1931, Phyllis was the eldest daughter of Robert and Estelle Sparks. A woman of quiet

Edna Mae Williams Ray, age 90 of Burnsville, NC, went home to be with the Lord on July 26th, 2025. Born on March 22nd, 1935, she was the daughter of the late Clarence and Mae

Gregory Steven Robinson, age 67, of the Pleasant Gap Community, passed away peacefully on Friday, July 25th, 2025, at the Charles George V.A. Medical Center in Asheville.  A native of Yancey County, he was the

Georgia Stevens Garland, age 96, of Bakersville, passed on to her heavenly home on Friday, July 25th, 2025, at her home, surrounded by her loving family.  A native of Mitchell County, she was a daughter

Jessie Jean Parker McKinney, age 66, went to be home with the Lord on Wednesday, July 23rd 2025, after her long and courageous battle with cancer. Born August 4th 1958 in Mitchell County, Jessie was

John Charlton, age 64, of Burnsville, passed away on Tuesday, July 22nd, 2025. He was a son of the late Virgil Charles Charlton and his mother, Sylvia Jane Gardner Charlton. He was also proceeded in

Amy Elizabeth Buchanan, age 36 of the Ledger community passed away on July 18, 2025. She was the daughter of the late Joey Stewart and Gina Dinkel Stewart. She was a homemaker who loved cooking

It is with a blend of profound sorrow and joyful remembrance that we announce the peaceful passing of Judith Ann “Judy” Garland, who gracefully completed her earthly journey on the morning of June 12th, 2025.

Michael Ray McKinney age 66 of Little Switzerland went home to be with his Heavenly Father on July 20th 2025. Mike was born on February 11th 1959 to the late Claude Grady McKinney and Katie

Maxine McCurry, age 84, of Burnsville, passed away on Sunday, July 20th, 2025, after a fierce and courageous battle with cancer. A native of Yancey County, she was a daughter of the late Dot and

Modean Edwards, age 78, formally of Burnsville, passed away on Friday, July 18th, 2025. Modean was a daughter to the late R.C. and Abbie Davis Renfro. Modean loved her family more than anything. She enjoyed

Betty Frye, age 78, of the South Toe Community, went Home to be with the Lord on Thursday, July 17th, 2025, at her home.  A native of Yancey County, she was a daughter of the

Betty Gregory Carroll, age 89 years, passed away Sunday, July 13, at her residence in Spruce Pine, North Carolina. She lived most of her life in Hamilton, New York. She was preceded in death by

Elizabeth Ruth Wallace Ferradaz, age 42, of the Humpback Community, passed away on Tuesday, July 15th, 2025, at Blue Ridge Regional Hospital. A native of Avery County, she was a daughter of the late Leonard

Coy Barnett, age 79, of Johnson City, TN, went Home to be with the Lord on Wednesday, July 16th, 2025.  A native of Mitchell County, NC, he was one of 17 children to the late

Stephen Ronald Young, age 69, of Asheville, went Home to be with the Lord on Thursday, July 17th, 2025.  A native of Jackson County, he was a son of the late Lex and Annie Bryson

Charlie Molt Shepherd, age 46 of Burnsville, NC, went Home to be with the Lord on Tuesday, July 15, 2025. Born on October 7, 1978, he was the son of Roger and Julia Banks Shepherd.