Roe Bill Edwards The family will receive friends from 6 until 7:30 PM prior to the service at the church. JAMES STUART BAGWELL. The family will receive friends one hour prior to the service. A native of Yancey County, he was a son of the late Hugh J. and Belle McMahan Banks. He was also preceded in death by a sister: Lily Kay Bradford. Richard Muri and Joe Bennett will officiate. Survivors include 3 daughters: Debra Dison of Gray, TN, Sharon Yancey of Memphis, TN and Cynthia Bradford of Johnson City, TN; 3 grandchildren: Daphanie Parham, Cody Dison and Julia Yancey; and, a great granddaughter: Erica Lowery. Rev. Surviving are his wife of 61 years, Thelma Wilson Honeycutt; 4 daughters: Carol Danford and husband, Joe, and Terrie Patton of Burnsville; Shirley Gibbs and husband, Buddy, of Orlando, FL and Debbie Callahan of Sugar Hill, GA; a sister: Kay Champion and husband, Leo, of Carolina Beach; 6 grandchildren and 5 great grandchildren. Reed C. Briggs, 71, of Micaville, passed away Tuesday, November 18, 2008 at St. Joseph Hospital. Surviving arehis sister and brother-in-law: Billie Jean and Lee Thompson of Burnsville; 2 nephews: Roger Thompson of Burnsville and Tim Thompson of Omaha, NE; 2 nieces: Sherry Dale and Jennifer Laws of Burnsville; 9 great nieces and nephews and 2 great-great nieces and nephews. A native of Yancey County, he was a son of the late Jeff and Nora Gardner Hughes. A graveside service will be held at 11AM Saturday, April 11, 2009, in Memorial Park Cemetery in St. Petersburg. Surviving are her husband: Leonard Frank Wilson; 2 daughters: Jennifer Kreinick and husband, Bobby, of Tampa, FL; Beverly Lynn Wilson and husband, Dennis Silver, of Micaville; 2 sons: George Morin of Tampa and Frankie Wilson of Newdale; 7 grandchildren: Jacob, Joshua Austin, Sierra, Jeramiah, Isaac and Ethan; 2 sisters: Martha Bell of Elizabeth City, W. VA, Mary Tabler of Myrtle Beach and 1 brother: Norman Joy of Parltow, VA. Funeral services will be held at 2:00 PM Friday in the Chapel of Holcombe Brothers Funeral Home. Ben Lee Riddle, 77, of Hendersonville, went home to meet the Lord, Sunday, September 7, 2008, in Brian Center of Spruce Pine. Rev. Samuel L. Seran Memorials may be made to First Presbyterian Church, P O. A native of Yancey County, he was a son of the late Criss and Birdella Cooper Peterson. Clara McPeters, 90, of the Low Gap Community passed away Friday, October 31, 2008 at Brookside Rehabilitation and Care. At other times the family will be at the home of Fuzz Murphy, 349 Sally Lane, Burnsville, NC 28714. Funeral homes often submit obituaries as a service to the families they are assisting. Kenneth Forbes and Billy Mitchell will officiate. Brother Samuel James Austin (SJ) was born June 26, 1924, in Lisman, to the late Agnes Austin and Thomas H. Edwards, Sr. William was educated from kindergarten through a Masters degree in education and history at the same campus, Southwest State Teachers College in San Marcos, now the University of San Marcos. Ernest J. If desired, memorials may be made in his honor to Hospice of Mitchell County, P.O. Obituary On the afternoon of August 1st, 2022, Myron and Sheila Woody, Chelsey Woody Miller, and Caleb Woody left this world of trouble and sorrow; and entered into the presence of our Lord and Savior in whom they faithfully served. Funeral services will be held at 2PM Wednesday in Morning Star Baptist Church. Steven Mark McMahan In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Maggie Valley UMC, c/o After School Program, 4192 Soco Road, Maggie Valley, NC 28751 or Haywood County Senior Games, c/o Haywood County Parks and Rec. He is survived by 6 children: Clarence Hall, Jr., of Huntingdon, PA, Michael Hall of Puerto Rico, Richard Hall of Buffalo, Wyoming, Steven Hall of Austin, TX, Deborah Harkey of Greeneville, TN and Susan Martin of Austin, TX; 26 grandchildren and a brother: Cleveland Hall of Morganton. Box 38, Spruce Pine, NC 28777. James W. McKinney Burial will be in the McClurd Cemetery at Low Gap. BACK TO TOP A native of Yancey County, he was a son of Howard Bennett of Burnsville and the late Tilda Ayers Bennett. He was the son of Leathia Riddle Phillips of Taylors and the late Charles D. Phillips. Mildred Hunter Woody, 89, of Byrd Branch, passed away Wednesday, April 1, 2009 at her home. Arthur and Pauline Woody Thomas and the wife of Worley Robinson who died in 1987. James L. Peek Henline - Hughes Funeral Home 85 Crimson Laurel Way PO Box 345 Bakersville, NC 28705 Tel: 1-828-688-4813 Welcome In Service to Our Local Communities Since 1949 Owned and operated by James and Eloise Hughes Henline since 1949, Henline - Hughes is located in Bakersville, Mitchell County NC. She was also preceded in death by her stepmother, Dorothy Joy; a son: Jerry Morin and a brother: Thomas T. Joy. Danny Lee Hughes COVID News. He pioneered a loan program to help small farmers for which he received the Award of Superior Service from the U. S. Department of Agriculture. Jerry was a Sergeant with the N. C. Department of Corrections with 22 years of service, currently at the Black Mountain Correction Facility. Revs. A native of Yancey County, he was a son of the late J. Edgar and Bessie Harris Banner and the husband of Louise McIntosh Banner who died in 1982. Burial will be in the Piney Hill Church Cemetery. The family will receive friends from 6 until 8PM Friday at Holcombe Brothers Funeral Home, where the body will remain until taken to the church to lie in state 30 minutes prior to the service. MARY WILL SCOTT. Surviving are a son: Garrett Maney of Burnsville; 5 grandsons: Neil Maney, Kevin, Travis, Gregory and Alan Bagwell all of Burnsville; 4 sisters: Ethel Maney of Burnsville, Alice McSwiggin of Maryland, Emogene Longmire of Henderson and Pearl Day of Georgia; a brother: Claude Maney of Anchorage, AK; a niece: Katherine Case and 3 great nephews. Funeral services will be held at 8 PM Friday in the chapel of Holcombe Brothers Funeral Home. Funeral services will be held at 8:00 P.M. Thursday in the chapel of Holcombe Brothers Funeral Home. Joel and Jerry Gardner, Bradley Grindstaff, Brian and Hunter Ledford and Dan Baumhardt will serve as pallbearers. Shane Cassida and Ken Mashburn will officiate. Paul S. Banks Fred Peterson Funeral services will be held at 2PM Monday in the Chapel of Holcombe Brothers Funeral Home. Funeral services will be held at 4 p.m. Monday at the S.R. Burial will be in the Academy Cemetery. BACK TO TOP. She was a member of Riverside Baptist Church. BACK TO TOP JIM TOLLEY. Burial will be in the Wilson Cemetery on John Henry Road. BACK TO TOP William was a member of the First Presbyterian Church of Burnsville, NC. MARGIE ALLEN BURLESON. As a Christian, he believed this to be his obligation and privilege. He was also preceded in death by a brother, Alvin Boone, who passed away in 2005. The family will receive friends from 2 until 3:00 P.M. at the church prior to the service. Surviving are his wife of 24 years: Deborah Boone Weber; 2 sons: Kurt and Shane Weber; 2 daughters: Sarah and Natalie Weber, all of the home; a sister: Margie Weber of Palm Harbor, FL; and, mother-in-law: Jewel Bernice Boone of Clearwater, FL. She was a member of the Church of God of Prophecy. She was also preceded in death by a daughter: Patricia Hughes Rowe anda brother: Bill McFalls. She was also preceded in death by her grandmother: Geneva Peterson. Hall, 75, of Spruce Pine, passed away Tuesday, April 14, 2009 at the Brian Center of Spruce Pine. Ollie Silver Styles Funeral services will be held at 2 P. M. Wednesday in the Chapel of Holcombe Brothers Funeral Home. Earl was a World War II U.S. Army veteran and a retired dairy farmer. Joseph Charles Williams, age 70, went home to be with the Lord on his birthday, Wednesday, February 22nd, 2023. Funeral services will be held at 2:00 PM Friday at First Baptist Church of Burnsville of which he was an active and dedicated member serving in many leadership roles. Willie Rash and Tom Hewitt will officiate. She was a loving wife, mother and grandmother. Glenn Fox The family will receive friends one hour prior to the service at the church. Surviving, in addition to her father, are her husband: Tracy Pearson; and, stepmother: Lavonne Murdock Buckner, of Burnsville. Danny Lee Hughes, 51, of Duplin Hill, died Friday, January 30, 2009, at his home. and Fate Deyton. At other times the family will be at the home of Theresa Briggs, 5275 State Highway 197 North, Green Mountain, NC. Box 100, Garden City, CA 92842. Surviving are his wife of 59 years: Virginia Buchanan Davis; a son: Bill Davis, Jr. and wife, Lisa; a granddaughter: Destini Davis Whitson and husband, Matthew; and a grandson: Mark Davis, all of Burnsville; and, a sister: Jean Sparks and husband, Bill, of High Point. Surviving are his brother: Robert G. Doan and wife, Carol, of Burnsville; sons: Jeff David Doan, Jr. and wife, Katrinka, and William Doan and wife, Jackie, all of Asheville; a daughter, with whom he made his home: Lois Evelyn Gornto and husband, Norris, of Ellenboro; grandchildren: Kendall Doan and wife, Karen, Tracy Gornto Bell and husband, Mike, Kristie Gornto Bogle, Johnny Doan and Wendy Gornto Bennett and husband, Todd; and, 8 great grandchildren: Travis and Cassidy Bell, Dalton Doan, Hannah, Victoria and Olivia Bennett and Ben and Franklin Bogle. Daniel was a store manager of Auto Zone in Suwanee, GA. Daniel was the only child of Gail Fox Gilbert of Lawrenceville and Richard Gilbert of Winder, GA. Mr. Baileys professional career spanned almost fifty-eight years, and in addition to an office practice with real estate, probate, and other matters, he actively engaged in trial work in civil and criminal proceedings principally in many of the state and federal courts in Western North Carolina, as well as appellate proceedings. of Transportation. Elvina Robinson George Steven Crain Memorials may be made to Gideons International, P. O. Arle was a self-employed building contractor and a retired foreman with Tyner Construction Company. At the Higgins Memorial United Methodist Church, he held virtually all positions of leadership at various times and was a lay speaker. A native of Yancey County, he was a son of the late Carrie Atkins Davis and Thomas Davis, Sr. Lillie Wilson Autrey Memorials may be made to the American Cancer Society, 120 Executive Park, Asheville 28801, or to Care Partners Hospice and Palliative Care Services, 21 Belvedere Road, Asheville 28803. She was the wife of Kenneth Chrisawn who passed away in 2006. He was retired from B.B. A native of Mitchell County, she was a daughter of the late Will and Izabelle Street. The family will receive friends one hour prior to the service at the funeral home, and at other times will be at the home of Jewel Hughes. Royce was a retired employee of the N. C. Dept. Obituary Lois York Holcombe, age 88, of Burnsville, NC, went home to be with the Lord on Sunday, February 6th, 2022. Funeral services will be held at 11:00 A.M. Thursday in the Chapel of Holcombe Brothers Funeral Home. She was a member of Hicks Chapel Baptist Church. Funeral services will be held at 2 PM Saturday in Pleasant Valley Baptist Church of which he was a life-long member. Burial will be in the Faith Fellowship Church Cemetery. Box 25338, Asheville, NC 28813. Watkins Brothers Funeral Homes Jennings-Lyons Chapel 520 W Main St, Owosso, MI 48867. She is survived by four sisters: Annice Maney of Burnsville, Grace Spires of Asheville, Mafra Robinson of Burnsville and Margaret Clarke of California and several nieces and nephews. Surviving are her children: Jack Presnell of Fairbanks, Alaska, Norma Burnette and husband, Ray, Wanda Riddle and husband, Pearson Riddle, Jr., all of Burnsville; Paul Budger Presnell of Marion; 2 sisters: Ellen Jones of Burnsville and Vaughtie Simmons of Marion; 9 grandchildren, 13 great grandchildren, and 2 great-great grandchildren. She was the wife of Dewey Ayers who passed away in 1992. He was property manager for the Cane River Club for 40 years, retired from Pensacola VFD after 20 years service, and served as a Yancey County Sheriffs Department Reserve Deputy for over 35 years. Dick Westbrook and Dwight Boone, Jr., will officiate. Edit. She was a daughter of the late William and Pauline Huskins Long. He was also preceded in death by two infant sons: Patrick and Evan Briggs and two brothers: Thurman and Paul Briggs. Everyone who knew Pauline received kindness and generosity. Mr. Bailey will be missed by his family who thank all his friends and colleagues for their respect and support of him. Funeral services will be held at 7:30 PM Sunday in the Morning Star Baptist Church of which she was a charter member. Masel was a retired coal miner. Along the way she touched many lives with her charm and humor. A native of Yancey County, he was the son of the late Fonze A. and Frances Bailey Hughes. Charles Ed Anders He was also preceded in death by two sisters: Gladys Robinson and Della Dale; and, a brother: William McCracken. Lawrence "Buck" Buchanan Surviving are her children: Linda Carroway and husband, Dennis, of Burnsville, Bill Bartlett and wife, Karen, and Brenda Earley and husband, Lee, of Spruce Pine; 3 grandchildren: Leslie Crowder and husband, Toby, of Burnsville, and Lydia and Danny Earley of Spruce Pine; 2 great grandchildren: Emilee and Katy Crowder of Burnsville; 3 step-grandchildren; 2 step-great-grandchildren; 3 sisters: Mildred Miller and husband, Charles, and Margaret Greene and husband, Chuck, of Burnsville and Ruby Putman of Spruce Pine; 2 brothers: Ray Boone and wife, Edna, of Burnsville and Paul Boone and wife, Emma, of Newland; a sister-in-law: Flora Ann Boone of Newland; and several nieces and nephews. Grady was a retired farmer. David Easler will officiate. They were residents of the Green Mountain community and were faithful members of Blue Rock Baptist Church. A graveside service will be held at 11:00 AM Tuesday in the Crabtree Baptist Church Cemetery. Lawrence Buck Buchanan, 78, formerly of Newdale, died Sunday, October 19, 2008, at Park Ridge Hospital. Phillip Jones urviving, in addition to his mother, is his daughter: Funeral services will be held at 8:00 PM Saturday in the Chapel of Holcombe Brothers Funeral Home with Honors by the N. C. Department of Corrections Honor Guard. A native of Yancey County, she was a daughter of the late Bobby and Betty Hall Shehan, and the wife of Mac McMillian who died in 2006. The family will receive friends from 6 until 8 PM Friday prior to the service at the funeral home. Surviving in addition to his parents, are a brother: Danny Canipe and wife, Pamela, of Marion; two nieces: Melissa Leroy and Rebecca Wing and husband, Dale; and a great niece: Kaitlyn Wing all of Oregon; an aunt: Faye Young and husband, Hal, of Green Mountain; animal companions: Cootie, the cat, and Molly, the dog, and many special friends. A graveside service will be held at 11:00 AM Wednesday in Pleasant Grove Cemetery. Surviving are 3 sons: Charles Junior Ayers and Laskie Ayers of the home, and Walter Ayers and very special friend, Mary, of Statesville; 4 daughters: Lucille Hardin and husband, Dean, of Glen Alpine, Earnestine Peterson and husband, Wayne, of Morganton, Betty McLaughlin of Burnsville and Cora Bennett and husband, J. L., of Green Mountain. Elvina Robinson, 75, of the Double Island Community passed away Sunday, November 23, 2008 at Blue Ridge Regional Hospital. A native of Yancey County, he was a son of the late Dan and Foye Higgins Bailey. John also volunteered his time and talents to the WNC AIDS Project, Loving Foods Resources in Asheville, Meals on Wheels, and the early Hospice program in Yancey County. Nieces and nephews also survive. Leona was a loving mother, grandmother and great-grandmother. Funeral services will be held at 3PM Thursday in Cane River Baptist Church, of which he was a member and deacon. Stephen Glover will officiate. E. L. Randolph, Chapter 57 DAV. Hunter Maney She was preceded in death by a son: Doug Blankenship. Mack Bascombe Ray, 91, went to be with our Lord, December 10, 2008, at his home. Dewey Silvers, 72, of Bailey Branch, passed away unexpetedly Thursday, January 15, 2009, in Morristown, TN. Burial will be in the Miller Cemetery on Bolens Creek. Funeral services will be held at 2 P.M. Saturday in the Chapel of Holcombe Brothers Funeral Home. Steve Grindstaff and Royce Ball will officiate. Surviving are his wife: Debbie Taylor Tolley; a son: Michael McKinney; a daughter: Rebecca Yelton and two grandchildren: Kyle and Nicholas Yelton all of Burnsville. Seventeen nieces and nephews also survive. Burial will be in the Holloway Cemetery. Mitchell County; . Funeral services will be held at 2PM Thursday in Crabtree Chapel Baptist Church, of which he was a member. Rev. To send flowers to the family or plant a tree in memory of Joe Silvers, please visit our floral store. Maria Carrillo Ramos Sherrill Whitson will officiate. Surviving are his brother: Wintz McIntosh and wife, Eloise; sister-in-law: Irene McIntosh; all of Burnsville, and, several nieces. Earl F. McNeill, 89, of Burnsville, passed away Monday, May 4, 2009, at Spruce Pine Brian Center. The family will receive friends from 6:30 until 8 PM Saturday prior to the service at the funeral home. William Lucky Hensley, 51, of the Little Creek Community, went home to be with the Lord Thursday, February 12, 2009 at UNC Hospital at Chapel Hill. CHARLES ED ANDERS Mr. Honeycutt was a former employee of Banco Lumber Company and retired from Buncombe Construction. Danny Lee Hughes, 51, of Duplin Hill, died Friday, January 30, 2009, at his home. BACK TO TOP Funeral services will be held at 8 PM Friday in the Chapel of Holcombe Brothers Funeral Home. Bart Deyton will officiate. Axie attended Bakers Creek Baptist Church. His other special loves were his family, children and grandson. Surviving, in addition to his parents, are two brothers: Bryan McMahan and wife, Tami, and Jason Ray and wife, Somer; paternal grandmother: Ouida McMahan, all of Burnsville; maternal grandmother: Mary Sue Marsh of Sylvania, GA; maternal grandfather: Bobby Marsh of Micaville; great grandmother: Irene Marsh of Micaville; two nieces; a nephew; and, several aunts, uncles and friends. Gladys Silvers She had been a resident of Florida most of her life. SIR KNIGHT ENDRE GONCZY He served in World War II as a rifleman in Pattons Third Army, 83rd Infantry Division. Faye was a retired employee of Henredon Furniture Company in Morganton. A native of Yancey County, she was a daughter of the late Clyde and Dorothy Scott Allen, and the wife of John Burleson who died in 2006. Funeral services will be held at 8:00 P.M. Thursday in the chapel of Holcombe Brothers Funeral Home. Burial will be in Academy Cemetery. Funeral services will be held at 2:00 P.M. Saturday in Pleasant Valley Baptist Church. The family wishes to express their deep appreciation for the care given by Hospice of Yancey County. The Rev. Surviving are a sister: Irene Penland of Burnsville; 3 nephews: Alex Penland and wife, Betty Carolyn, of Burnsville, Will Penland and wife, Nancy, of North Cove and Eric Penland and wife, Rhonda, of Green Mountain; a great niece, Lydia Penland of North Cove; 2 great nephews: Ed Penland and Joe Penland and wife, Rachel, of Burnsville; 3 great-great nieces: Emily, Brianna and Adrianna Penland and 2 great-great nephews: Bryson and John Penland. He was married to the late Joyce Drymon Hall and had 8 children. Dorothy Lee Hicks, 82, of Newdale passed away Sunday, July 20, 2008 in the Memorial Campus of Mission Hospitals. The family will receive friends from 6 until 8:00 P.M. Friday at the funeral home. She was a member of Windom United Methodist Church. James C. Wheeler Surviving are a son: Theron Woody and wife, Linda; a daughter: Shelda McIntosh and husband, Ronnie; 3 grandchildren: Terry Woody, Jon David England and Gretchen Whitson; 6 great grandchildren: Dalton, Kamron, Hunter, Hensley, Christian and Jordan all of Burnsville; a sister: Geneva Hedrick of Knoxville; and several nieces and nephews. Surviving are a sister: Jewell Hughes; a brother: Elzie McCracken, both of Burnsville; and, several nieces and nephews. E. L. Randolph Chapter 57 DAV. The family will receive friends one hour prior to the service at the funeral home, and at other times, will be at the home of Sandy Hilemon. Funeral Mass will be held at Noon Saturday, November 15, 2008 in the Chapel of Holcombe Brothers Funeral Home. Surviving are 3 children: Jane Biggs and husband, Phillip, Glen Burleson and Jerry Burleson and wife, Nina, all of Burnsville; 2 grandchildren: Charles Burleson and Sharon Biggs; sisters: Ellen Banks of Burnsville, Jewell Ledford of Myrtle Beach, SC, Evelyn Edwards and Bernice Davis, of Erwin, TN; and, 2 brothers: B.A. A native of Yancey County, he was a son of the late Thad and Beatrice Black Bradford. Funeral Services will be held at 3:00 PM Monday in the chapel of Holcombe Brothers Funeral Home. Funeral services will be held at Noon Wednesday in the Chapel of Holcombe Brothers Funeral Home. Funeral services will be held at noon Friday in the Chapel of Holcombe Brothers Funeral Home. Burial will be in the Penland Cemetery on Possum Trot Road with military graverites conducted by Sgt. Funeral services will be held at 11:30 AM Saturday in the Chapel of Holcombe Brothers Funeral Home. Margie was a former employee of Blue Bell and Taylor Togs, and a founding member of Banks Creek Union Church, where she was song leader for 50 years. Jerry Lee Pate Gladys retired from Ellen Knitting Mills. Lillie Parsley, 93, of Newdale, went home to be with the Lord Tuesday, July 22, 2008 at her home. Graveside Services will be held Wednesday in the Autrey Cemetery at South Estatoe Baptist Church. Philip Garland will officiate. Burl Ledford and Eugene Duyck will officiate. The Revs. Dr. Bob Melvin and Rev. B. Roland of Pensacola and Ellis Roland, Sr. of Cleveland, OH; 4 grandchildren: Anthony Pack of Burnsville, Johnathan Pack of Fairview, Violet and Rebecca Metcalf of Pensacola and 2 great grandsons: Tristin and Kyler Pack of Burnsville. Surviving is a brother: Bulo Riddle of Holly, Michigan. Nina G. Chandler, 78, of Chandler Branch, went home to be with the Lord after an extended illness Friday, January 30, 2009, at her home. Burial will be in the Hyatt Cemetery. H. C. Bradford He was also preceded in death by two infant sons: Patrick and Evan Briggs and two brothers: Thurman and Paul Briggs. Burial will be in the family cemetery. Funeral services will be held at 2PM Sunday in the Chapel of Holcombe Brothers Funeral Home. BACK TO TOP JAMES L. PEEK Walter Grey McMahan, 73, formerly of Micaville, passed away Friday, June 5, 2009 in Chunns Cove Assisted Living. William was a member of the First Presbyterian Church of Burnsville, NC. BACK TO TOP The family will receive friends from 6 until 7 P. M. prior to the service at the funeral home and at other times will be at the home of his sister, Jewell Hughes, 415 Stillhouse Lane. A native of Yancey County, he was a son of Ralph Westall of Burnsville and Joan Mace Westall of McDowell County. Ethel Rose McCracken, 96, of Plum Branch, went home to be with the Lord Friday, April 24, 2009, at Brookside Rehabilitation and Care. The Revs. Leonard Hughes, 78, of Burnsville passed away Monday, September 15, 2008 at Asheville VA Medical Center. The family will receive friends 30 minutes prior to the service at the funeral home. Burial will be at the Middle Fork Cemetery in Madison County. Offer condolences/tributes, send flowers or create an online memorial for free. Box 635, Burnsville, NC 28714. Surviving are his wife of 48 years: Sarah James Barnes; 2 daughters: Elaine Wilson and husband, Jim, of Marion, and Lori Aldridge and husband, James, of Robbinsville; 4 grandchildren: Emily Wilson and husband, John Bailey, Joseph Wilson, and Luke and Hollie Aldridge; a brother: Brent Barnes and wife, Brenda, of Sylva; a sister: Sharon Dittenberger and husband, Richard, of Washington State; 3 nephews and a niece; and, 2 sisters-in-law: Linda James of Sylva and Frances Conner and husband, Lyle, of Candler. The children of Clarence and Joyce wish to express deep gratitude to the church for the many years of ministry and fellowship their parents enjoyed. Earl F. McNeill, 89, of Burnsville, passed away Monday, May 4, 2009, at Spruce Pine Brian Center. He donated approximately 350 acres in El Vado to the State of New Mexico for a park, sold his remaining 5 acres and moved to Williamsburg, NM. Pleasant Baptist Church on Sunday, January 4, 2009, at 3:00 P.M. Roy Edward Riddle, 58, of Franklin Town Community, went home to be with the Lord Friday, December 26, 2008, at his home. Revs. Private burial will be at a later date. Rev. Ruby was a member of Covy Rock Freewill Baptist Church. Commander, Edward Clark, and they were married on September 12, 1944. Bonnie Wilson A native of Buncombe County, he was the son of the late Jerry Edward Baker. Larry Dean Honeycutt passed away peacefully in his home on Monday, February 20th, 2023 surrounded by his . Dale Wyrick will officiate. The family will receive friends from 5:30 until 7:30 PM prior to the service at the funeral home. James L. Peek, 81, of Robertson Street passed away Sunday, August 17, 2008 in Brookside Rehabilitation and Care after a short illness. He was also preceded in death by a sister: Lena Banner and 3 brothers: Joe, Dale and Wayne Banner. Pleasant, SC; a daughter-in-law: Jerrie Parsley of Pilot Mountain; 4 sisters: Daisy Burnett of Spruce Pine, Mary Parsley and Ellen Grindstaff of Burnsville and Lucy Hoppes of Flint, Michigan. He was also preceded in death by his father-in-law: Charles K. Boone. Grace Fox Riddle, 83, of Burnsville, went home to be with the Lord, Thursday, April 2, 2009 at her home. Mildred Hunter Woody Box 1016, Burnsville, NC 28714. James Clifford Honeycutt, 74, of Prices Creek, passed Monday, April 6, 2009, in the McDowell Hospital. He was an employee of KCB Construction of Asheville. Surviving are his girlfriend: Karissa Olivet; brother: Terry Parris, Jr,; and, father: Terry Parris, Sr. A memorial service will be held at 12 Noon Wednesday, February 11, 2009 in the Chapel of Holcombe Brothers Funeral Home in Burnsville. Funeral services will be held at 11:00 AM Saturday in the Fellowship Independent Baptist Church of which he was a member. Perry Robinson or Jerry Robinson. TO VIEW THE OBITUARY, Royce E. Bennett Lillie McKinney Parsley Surviving are 2 daughters: Nadine Deyton and husband, Howard, of Hildebran and Wilma Dulaney and husband, Roger Carroll, of Burnsville; sons: John McIntosh, Jr. and wife, Brenda, of Old Fort and Elmer Lee McIntosh and wife, Marilyn, of Marion; 10 grandchildren; and, 7 great grandchildren. An hour of quiet prayer and reflections will precede the service at the funeral home. His daughter, Dona, encouraged him to move from the Good Samatarian Assisted Living Village in Las Cruces to North Carolina 13 years ago, where he resided until entering Jonas Ridge Adult Care due to colon cancer. Funeral services will be held at 7:00 PM Friday in the Chapel of Vaughn Funeral Home in Spring City, TN. A native of Yancey County, he was a son of the late Herman and Ada Doan Penland. She was also preceded in death by a brother: Bill Westall. A native of Yancey County, she was the daughter of the late Joe and Mary McMahan Mc Peters and the wife of Stanley Presnell who died in 1964. The family wishes to extend their deepest appreciation to the staff at Mountain Manor Assisted Living Center for their love and care. The family will receive friends from 5 until 7 PM Thursday prior to the service at the church. James Stuart Bagwell, 57, of Pensacola, passed away unexpectedly Monday, April 27, 2009, on the mountain that he loved and spent most of his time. The family will receive friends from 6 until 8PM Tuesday at Holcombe Brothers Funeral Home, where the body will remain until taken to the church to lie in state 30 minutes prior to the services. Surviving are his wife of 54 years: Anise Silvers Bailey; a daughter, Judy Bailey Miller of Burnsville; two sons: Harlan Bailey and wife, Connie, of Mars Hill and Walter Bailey and wife, Kristi, of Burnsville; two grandchildren: Dale Bailey of Mars Hill and Abbey Bailey of Burnsville; and a brother, Clay Bailey of Burnsville. Funeral services will be held at 7:30 P.M. Wednesday in the Chapel of Holcombe Brothers Funeral Home. Mary Alice Maney She was a member of Hicks Chapel Baptist Church. Claude Whitson Tony Griffin will officiate. The family wishes to thank Dr. Jeffery Polgar of Blue Ridge Medical Center, Mountain Manor Assisted Living, and Hospice of Yancey County for all their support and care of Eve in the final months of her life. Marie McIntosh Burial will be in the Holcombe Cemetery. Gus Eugene Proffitt, 87, of Jacks Creek Road, passed away unexpectedly Saturday, September 6, 2008, at his home. Box 264, Burnsville, NC 28714 or Hospice of Yancey County, 856 Georges Fork Road, Burnsville, NC 28714. John B. Tripp, 80, of Little Switzerland, NC, died on Thursday, October 2, 2008, at his home after a long illness. Wes Sharpe will officiate. The family wishes to thank Dr. John J. Kelly and Dr. and Mrs. Reid Taylor for all their support. Surviving are 3 daughters: Margie Gilbert of Erwin, TN, Imojean Hensley of Aiken, SC and Helen Marihew of Virginia Beach, VA; 7 grandchildren; 9 great grandchildren and 2 great-great grandchildren. He was preceded in death by a son, Michael Crain; brothers: Luther, Alec, Arron and Eugene Crain; and sisters: Lois and Marie Crain. Earl was a World War II Army Veteran. Phillip Wayne Letterman, 68, of Green Mountain, went home to be with the Lord, Wednesday, December 3, 2008, in Blue Ridge Regional Hospital in Spruce Pine. 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