Obituaries

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.

Marion Jackson ‘Bob’ Glenn, age 86, of Spruce Pine went to be with the Lord on Wednesday, July 16, 2025 at the Johnson City Medical Center in Johnson City, TN. Born on June 10, 1939

Rickie Shawn Brady, age 64, of Bakersville, went Home to be with the Lord  on Tuesday, July 15th, 2025, at his residence.  He was a son of the late George Brady and his mother Mary

Jennifer Lynne Moore, age 56 of Burnsville, NC, went Home to be with the Lord on Saturday, July 12, 2025. Born on November 6, 1968, she was the daughter of the late Gloria Ann Thomason.

Dean Gouge, age 70, of Young Cove Road in Bakersville, passed away Saturday, July 12, 2025 at his home. Born in Washington County Tennessee, he was the son of the late Harold and Marie Young

Ray ‘Tommy’ Gilbert McKinney, age 84, of Elkins Road in Bakersville, the Ledger community, passed away Friday, July 11, 2025 at the Greens in Spruce Pine. Born on April 9, 1941 in Mitchell County, he

Fleetwood “Fleet” Gaddy, age 67, of Asheville, went Home to be with the Lord on Wednesday, July 9, 2025.  He was a son of the late Hugh Gaddy and Betty Rogers Daramus.  He was also

Elizabeth Trivett McKinney, age 75, of Gouges Creek Road in Spruce Pine, passed away Tuesday, July 8, 2025 at the Johnson City Medical Center in Johnson City, TN. Born on July 9, 1949 in Mitchell

Lelia Kay Branton, age 72, went Home to be with the Lord Wednesday, July 9th 2025, at Mission Hospital.  She was a daughter of the late Stanley Garland  Fortner.  She was preceded in death by

Jacquline Burleson, a cherished member and guiding light of her mountain community, passed away peacefully on July 6, 2025 in her home. She was a woman of deep compassion, creative spirit, and unwavering strength, whose

Lisa Marie Pittman Graham, age 52, passed away Monday, July 7, 2025 surrounded by her loving family. Born on March 26, 1973, she was the daughter of the late Johnny Pittman and Mildred Fisher Burnette.

Randy Sparks, age 60, of Deer Park Lake Road in Spruce Pine, passed away Monday, July 7, 2025 at his home. Born on April 16, 1965 in Mitchell County, he was the son of the

Jackie JR Penland, Jr., age 73, passed away peacefully on Sunday, July 6th, 2025, at his sister’s home.  A native of Yancey County, he was a son of the late Jackson William and Jewell Edith

Warren “Jerry” Guinn of Elk Park, NC passed away unexpectedly at his home on July 4th, 2025. Jerry was born on February 19th, 1946 at Cannon Hospital in Banner Elk, NC. After graduating Cranberry High

Frank Arthur Young, 74, of Martinsville, Virginia, transitioned from this earthly life Wednesday, July 2, 2025. He was born June 4, 1951, in Spruce Pine, North Carolina, to the late Ralph Young and Betty Ann

Kaye Greene, age 80, of Burnsville, passed away on Wednesday, July 2nd, 2025, at her home. A native of Yancey County, she was a daughter of the late Ada Bailey Cooper and stepfather, Jess Cooper.

Patricia “Ann” M. Flowers, age 78, a loving wife and mother, passed away peacefully on July 1, 2025. A Charlotte, North Carolina native, Ann attended East Mecklenburg High School. After graduating, she attended Presbyterian School

Erin Michelle Painter Carver went by many names. To her students, she was Mrs. Carver or Mrs. Erin. To her beloved niece, nephews, and close family, she was simply “E”, but the name she wore

Mr. John David Cox, Sr., age 79, passed away Saturday, June 28, 2025 at his home. Mr. Cox was born September 9, 1945, in Polk County, Georgia. He was the son of the late Clifford

Donald “Don” Eugene “Gene” Wright, age 78, of Bakersville, passed peacefully in his sleep on Sunday, June 29, 2025 at his home.  A native of Buncombe County, he was one of nine children of the

Gladys Ann Pendley Jordan of Spruce Pine, NC passed away on June 26, 2025 at The Greens of Spruce Pine. She was the daughter of the late Herbert Guy and Violet Tolley Pendley. Gladys loved