Perry Robinson and wife, Rebecca, of Micaville; 5 sisters: Leeila Fender of Weaverville, Tony Ann Souther of Arden, Vickie Barnwell of Fletcher, Cynthia Buckner of Weaverville and Patsy Hughes of Burnsville; 2 brothers: Billy Thomas of Concord and Denzil Thomas of Taylors, SC; 9 grandchildren, 7 step grandchildren, 8 great grandchildren, 7 step great grandchildren and a step great-great grandson. Dorothy L. Chrisawn, 79, of Cane Branch, passed away Monday, March 9, 2009, in Mountain Manor Assisted Living. She was also preceded in death by sisters: Irene McKinney, Anna Laws, Ruby Jones and Jean Deyton and brothers: Cecil Deyton, R. B. Deyton, Fate Deyton and Charles Deyton. The family will receive friends 30 minutes prior to the service at the funeral home. Joe Bennett will officiate. Roscoe Briggs, Sr. A native of Yancey County, he was a son of the late Jeff and Nora Gardner Hughes. James was a member of Laurel Branch Baptist Church at Pensacola, NC. Burl Ledford will officiate. Dr. Bob Melvin and Rev. Funeral services will be held at 2:00 PM Thursday in Liberty Hill Baptist Church of which she was a member. He was a graduate in political science from Berea College and received his law degree from Wake Forest College, where he was a member of Phi Alpha Delta legal fraternity. Cass Buchanan will officiate. FRANKLIN WILSON LAWHERN. A native of Yancey County, she was a daughter of the late Talmadge and Allie Hensley McMahan and the wife of Carmel McPeters who died in 1992. E. L. Randolph, Chapter 57 DAV. Burial will be at the Middle Fork Cemetery in Madison County. BACK TO TOP. A former resident of Medina, New York, he had lived in Burnsville for the past 5 years. Also preceding her in death were her husband: William Bill A. Restall; her sister: Violet Coffill; brothers: Everett and Delbert Buddy Coffill; her daughter: Carol Lynn Restall; and, her grandson: Kenneth Swanson. Axie Lee Fox Elkins Home; News. She is also survived by four loving grandchildren, Josh Wyatt and his wife, Felicia, of Newdale, and Micah Wyatt of Newdale, Melissa McCurry and her husband, John, of Burnsville, Samantha Fender and her husband, Jeff, of Burnsville. Memorials may be made to the Martins Chapel United Methodist Church, 1555 State Hwy. Earl Boone Funeral services will be held at 2:00 PM Thursday in the Chapel of Holcombe Brothers Funeral Home. A native of Mitchell County, she was a daughter of the late Merritt and Lilly Buchanan Young and the wife of Virgil Hicks who passed away in 1994 and her second husband, J. E. Jake Thomas who passed away in 2004. A. J. Moore, Bradley Boone and Ray Strickland will officiate. 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. He was a graduate in political science from Berea College and received his law degree from Wake Forest College, where he was a member of Phi Alpha Delta legal fraternity. 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. He worked in Yancey County for the Farmers Home Administration. Rev. Troy and his wife, Hattie were blessed in many ways and shared those blessings with others less fortunate. Rev. Who Where Receive obituaries Alma Marie Banks Hollifield February 16, 2023 (82 years old) View obituary Charles Slagle February 14, 2023 (67 years old) BACK TO TOP At other times, the family will be at the home of Keith and Jeanie Chrisawn. A native of Yancey County, she was a daughter of the late Goldman and Sue Emma Bradford Lewis. She was a member of Plum Branch Baptist Church. 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. Jeff retired as a supervisor with Burnsville Mohasco Corp. Surviving are his children: Amanda H. Powell, Dean Honeycutt, Robert Honeycutt and Rhonda H. Loftis and their spouses; a sister: Janice Blankenship and two brothers: Gerald and Bobby Honeycutt; 14 grandchildren and his former wife, Linda Honeycutt. BACK TO TOP Rev. The family wants to extend a heartfelt thanks to her sister, Eula Walker, for her loving care and companionship. A native of Yancey County, he was a son of Flora Mae Grindstaff Wyatt of Newdale and the late Roy Wyatt. A life-long resident of Yancey County, she was the daughter of the late Eugene and Tee Rue Robinson Westall and the wife of Frank Boog Butner who died in 2005. Funeral services will be held at 2:00 PM Tuesday in the Shoal Creek Baptist Church, of which she was a life long member. 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. BACK TO TOP Evangeline Restall 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. She was also preceded in death by 2 sons: J. R. Grindstaff and Daniel Harrison and 3 brothers: Elmer Boone, Harold Boone and John Boone. A native of Yancey County, he was a son of the late Thad and Beatrice Black Bradford. A WWII Navy Veteran, he was a member of the American Legion Post No. BACK TO TOP Steven Mark McMahan Burial will be in the Arvil Lewis Cemetery on Little Creek. Surviving are 2 sisters: Pauline Jackson of Surgoinsville, TN and Mary Atkins of Asheville and several nieces and nephews. Samuel L. Seran, 82, of Burnsville passed away Thursday, June 05, 2008 in Brookside Rehab & Care. He was a Deacon and song leader at Bible Baptist Church. Tony Griffin will officiate. Elma Robinson Funeral services will be held at 2PM Saturday in the Chapel of Holcombe Brothers Funeral Home. A memorial service will be held at 2:00 PM Monday in the Chapel of Holcombe Brothers Funeral Home. BACK TO TOP Funeral services will be held at 8:00 PM Tuesday in the Chapel of Holcombe Brothers Funeral Home. A native of Yancey County, he was the son of the late Edgar F. Hunter, Sr. and Buena Bailey Hunter. Banner, 86, of Newdale, passed away Friday, June 12, 2009 at Blue Ridge Regional Hospital in Spruce Pine. The family will receive friends from 6 until 8 PM Friday prior to the service at the funeral home. Holcombe Funeral Chapel by the Rev. The family will receive friends from 6 until 8:00 PM 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 service. Funeral services will be held at 2:00 PM Friday in Pensacola Freewill Baptist Church of which she was a member. He was a former employee of OMC, and was a loving and dedicated husband and father. At the Higgins Memorial United Methodist Church, he held virtually all positions of leadership at various times and was a lay speaker. Altha Bryant of Transportation after 30 years of service. Walter Grey McMahan, 73, formerly of Micaville, passed away Friday, June 5, 2009 in Chunns Cove Assisted Living. A memorial service will be held at a later date. Box 264, Burnsville, NC 28714, or Hospice of Yancey County, 856 Georges Fork Road, Burnsville, NC 28714. A native of Yancey County, she was a daughter of the late George and Hattie Adkins Woody. The family will receive friends from 6 until 8:00 P.M. Friday at the funeral home. A native of Yancey County, he was a son of Dorothy Midgley and husband, Jack, of Riverside, RI, and the late Gilmer Bagwell. Jerry Lee Pate, 57, of Woodfin, went home Thursday, March 5, 2009, at the John F. Keever Solace Center. BACK TO TOP Clara McPeters, 90, of the Low Gap Community passed away Friday, October 31, 2008 at Brookside Rehabilitation and Care. With Kathys love of nature, if so guided, plant a flower or tree in her honor. Rev. Dorothy was a well-loved member of her community. He attended Mine Fork Freewill Baptist Church. Rev. Burial will follow in Horton Hill Cemetery on Horton Creek. At other times the family will be at the home of Theresa Briggs, 5275 State Highway 197 North, Green Mountain, NC. Dorothy L. Chrisawn Funeral services will be held at 2:30 PM Thursday in the West Burnsville Baptist Church of which he was a member. A native of Yancey County, he was a son of the late Harry and Bessie Ellison McCracken. A native of Yancey County, he was the son of the late Sam P. and Myrtle Ball Doan. A native of Yancey County, she was a daughter of the late Arcemus and Lessie Lee Ledford. She was active in the Democrat Party. Bonnie Wilson James Gass will officiate. He was a World War II Army Veteran, a Purple Heart recipient, and a former employee of Glen Raven Mills and Square D Corp. Gus was a member of Windom United Methodist Church. Burial will be in the church cemetery. Margaret Jeanne Joy Wilson, 64, of Newdale, went home to be with the Lord, Wednesday, June 25, 2008. Funeral services will be held at 1 P.M. Tuesday in the Chapel of Holcombe Brothers Funeral Home. Paul S. Banks, 86, of the Banks Creek Community, passed away Tuesday, October 14, 2008, at his home. Robert Mueller, 72, of Frankfurt am Main, Hesse, passed on December 12, 2022. Elvina Robinson, 75, of the Double Island Community passed away Sunday, November 23, 2008 at Blue Ridge Regional Hospital. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the Newdale Presbyterian Church Cemetery Fund. Dept., 1233 North Main Street, Box 11, Waynesville, NC. The Revs. Revs. Royce was a retired employee of the N. C. Dept. She was the wife of the late Lawrence Carroway. Funeral services will be held at 8 PM Friday in the Chapel of Holcombe Brothers Funeral Home. A graveside service will be held at 11AM Friday in Banks Cemetery on Banks Creek. Burial will be in the Proffitt Cemetery on Hardscrabble Road. She was also preceded in death by a daughter: Zula Wilson, and a son: William David Silver. 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. She was a loving wife, mother, grandmother, teacher and friend. Funeral services will be held at noon Friday in the Chapel of Holcombe Brothers Funeral Home. Funeral services will be held at 3PM Thursday in Cane River Baptist Church, of which he was a member and deacon. James was a veteran of World War II, having served proudly in the Pacific, Aleutian Islands, and in the recovery effort of Nagasaki, Japan. The family will receive friends from 7 until 9:00 PM Monday in the Chapel of Holcombe Brothers Funeral Home. James W. McKinney, 76, of the Jacks Creek Community, passed away Friday, January 2, 2009, in Mission Hospitals St. Joseph Campus. BONNIE WILSON. Mary Will Scott John B. Tripp, 80, of Little Switzerland, NC, died on Thursday, October 2, 2008, at his home after a long illness. David Louis Weber Drayton Cooper, Warner Anthony and Joe Bennett will officiate. The Rev. Funeral services will be held at 7 P.M. Sunday in the Chapel of Holcombe Brothers Funeral Home. James Clifford Honeycutt, 74, of Prices Creek, passed Monday, April 6, 2009, in the McDowell Hospital. Charlie Robinson and Rev. Kathleen Young Murphy, 92, of Bowditch, went home to be with the Lord, Friday, August 1, 2008, at Brookside Rehabilitation and Care. The family will receive friends from 6:30 until 8 PM prior to the service at the funeral home. He was also preceded in death by his wife of 72 years: Lela Doan; a daughter: Margaret Nell Doan; a brother: Horace Doan and, sisters: Mae Styles, Gelene Cole, Ada Penland and Nell Doan Rhinehart. Surviving in addition to her mother are three daughters: Aleshia, Crystal and Gracie Harding all of the home; a sister: Anita Woody; a brother: Jerry Woody and wife, Annie; a niece: Wendy Woody and three nephews: Robert and Billy Woody and Dustin Buchanan; and a maternal grandmother: Sinnia Hughes all of Burnsville. James C. Wheeler, 88, of Arden, passed away March 2, 2009. The Revs. Hunter Maney, 92, of Indian Creek, went home Thursday, February 26, 2009 at Mountain Manor Assisted Living. Marjorie A. JUANITA BAILEY WALLACE. Steve Grindstaff and Billy Mitchell officiating. He was preceded in death by an infant daughter: Darlene Edna Honeycutt; and, brothers: Fred Metcalf, Edd Honeycutt and Junior Honeycutt. He was also preceded in death by sisters: Delzie Miller and Faye E. Hall and a brother: Lemmie Fox. Walter Grey McMahan No one ever left her home hungry or unloved. A graveside service will be held at 11 AM Friday in the Penland Family Cemetery on Maney Branch. Sherry Shehan McMillian, 54, of Micaville, passed away Monday, January 26, 2009, in Blue Ridge Regional Hospital in Spruce Pine. Kenneth was the former owner of Laughrun Heating and Sheet Metal. James W. McKinney, 76, of the Jacks Creek Community, passed away Friday, January 2, 2009, in Mission Hospitals St. Joseph Campus. She was also preceded in death by a grandson, Patrick Thomas, two brothers: George and Roy Wilson and two sisters: Jane Hollifield and Daisy Crawley. Charlie Carroway will officiate. He was also preceded in death by sisters: Hilda Hensley and Doris Roland and a brother: Albert Hensley. Funeral services will be held at 2:00 P.M. Saturday in Victory Baptist Church of which she was a member. Gladys Hutcheson Funeral services will be held at noon Friday in the Chapel of Holcombe Brothers Funeral Home. Bart Deyton will officiate. Wayne Braswell will officiate. Funeral services will be held at 3 P. M. Tuesday in the Chapel of Holcombe Brothers Funeral Home. Ethel Rose McCracken, 96, of Plum Branch, went home to be with the Lord Friday, April 24, 2009, at Brookside Rehabilitation and Care. The family will receive friends from 6 until 8:00 PM prior to the service at the funeral home. He was also preceded in death by seven brothers: Fuller, Bernie, Charles, Raleigh, Garrett, David and Billy Pittman; and, a grandson: Chris Stewart. Funeral services will be held at 2 PM Friday in the Chapel of Holcombe Brothers Funeral Home. He was also preceded in death by a brother: Clarence Robinson; 3 half-sisters; and, 3 half-brothers. He also worked as a chauffeur, and in his . The Revs. A native of Yancey County, she was a daughter of the late Nelson and Lula Creson Wilson, and the wife of Rom Blevins who died in 1995. She was a retired teacher and a homemaker. Burial will be in the Pleasant Grove Church Cemetery. Eugene "Gene" Shepherd She was of the Baptist faith. Graveside services will be held at 10 AM Wednesday in the Micaville cemetery. Memorials may be made to Holcombe Brothers Funeral Home, P. O. Nelson Ponder will officiate. Ray Wilson and Marvin Silvers will officiate. Ernest was a World War II Navy Veteran and retired from Yancey County School Systems after 30 years of service. Perry Robinson and Dwight Boone, Jr. will officiate. Burial will be in the McClurd Cemetery at Low Gap. Burial will be in the church cemetery. A native of Yancey County, he was a son of the late Thomas Britt and Lou Peterson McCourry. Perry Robinson or Jerry Robinson. Funeral services will be held at 7 P.M. Sunday in the Chapel of Holcombe Brothers Funeral Home. Box 264 Burnsville, NC 28714 or Hospice of Yancey County, 856 Georges Fork Road, Burnsville NC 28714. Daniel McMahan will officiate. Funeral services will be held at 2PM Wednesday in Morning Star Baptist Church. She was active in the Democrat Party. He was an employee of KCB Construction of Asheville. Earl Lester Bailey Burial will be in the Academy Cemetery. Funeral services will be held at 2 P.M. Thursday in the Chapel of Holcombe Brothers Funeral Home. The Rev. The family will receive friends from 6 until 8:00 P.M. Friday at the church. Loren Westall, 33, of Newdale, passed away Friday, May 22, 2009. Franklin Wilson Lawhern, 88, of Spring City, TN, died Monday, June 1, 2009 at NHC Healthcare in Oak Ridge, TN. Perry Robinson and Dwight Boone, Jr. will officiate. Funeral services will be held at noon Friday in the Chapel of Holcombe Brothers Funeral Home. Subscribe To Obituaries . Funeral services will be held at 2:00 P.M. Saturday in Victory Baptist Church of which she was a member. His other special loves were his family, children and grandson. We hope that it will be helpfull. REED C. BRIGGS BACK TO TOP. The Rev. Hunter Maney, 92, of Indian Creek, went home Thursday, February 26, 2009 at Mountain Manor Assisted Living. Leslie J. Hensley, 82, of Asheville went home to be with the Lord Monday, February 9, 2009. 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. A native of Yancey County, he was a son of the late Morgan and Amanda King Pittman. Roe Bill Edwards Jerry Lee Pate, 57, of Woodfin, went home Thursday, March 5, 2009, at the John F. Keever Solace Center. Roy Bennett Memorials may be made to Burnsville VFD, P. O. The Revs. Margaret S. Tyner Axie attended Bakers Creek Baptist Church. Ollie Silver Styles She was a native of St. Petersburg, FL. The family will receive friends from 6:30 until 8:00 PM prior to the service at the funeral home. Rev. Close. Homer T. Price, 89, of Burnsville went home to be with the Lord, Wednesday, February 11, 2009 in Mission Hospitals Memorial Campus. Cecil Miller, 81, of Miller Hill Road in the Ramseytown Community, went home to be with Jesus, Wednesday, October 15, 2008. A memorial service will be held at a later date. He was an avid bear, deer, coon and turkey hunter and fisherman. Surviving are daughters: Penny Ponder and Cathy Griggs and husband, Darryl; sons: Earl Ponder and wife, Beverly, and Donald Ponder and wife, Beth, all of Burnsville; grandchildren: Michelle Ponder, Candi Fox and husband, Mike, Cindy and Casey Griggs and Scottie Laws and wife, Laura; and, great grandchildren: Laura and Nathan Hilemon, Maci Drew Fox, and Brittany and Jessica Greene. Hattie Wilson Blevins, 90, of Burnsville, went home to be with the Lord Saturday, April 18, 2009, at Blue Ridge Regional Hospital. A native of Yancey County, he was a son of the late Lonnie and Mary Bryant Honeycutt. Burial will be in McCracken Cemetery. A graveside service will be held at 11 AM Wednesday in the Ottis Hudgins Family Cemetery on Prices Creek. As always, we are an independent family owned and operated full service funeral home. Dorothy Lee Hicks, 82, of Newdale passed away Sunday, July 20, 2008 in the Memorial Campus of Mission Hospitals. A memorial service will be held at 10 AM Thursday in Biltmore Christ Temple Church on Fairview Road. Jeff David Doan Michael Adam Young, 39, of Lincoln Park passed away Sunday, July 20, 2008 in Elizabethton, TN. Richard Muri will officiate. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Lily Branch Baptist Church, 3125 Snow Creek Road, Bakersville, NC 28705, or Hospice of Mitchell County, P. O. Walter Grey McMahan, 73, formerly of Micaville, passed away Friday, June 5, 2009 in Chunns Cove Assisted Living. Elizabeth Young Huskins Burial will be in the Roland Family Cemetery. Mari moved to Baltimore, Maryland during World War II with her sisters to assist with the war effort. JEFFERY DAVID THOMAS Funeral services will be held at 8 PM Tuesday in the Chapel of Holcombe Brothers Funeral Home. A graveside service will be held at 10:30 A.M. Monday in the Riddle-Hughes Cemetery on Upper Doe Bag. Wade Holloway A native of Yancey County, he was a son of Bobby Joe Hensley of Keene, New Hampshire and Betty Jean Perkins of Hickory. Robert W. Wyatt, 67, of Vale, formerly of Newdale, passed away Saturday, March 28, 2009 in Carolinas Medical Center in Charlotte. CLARENCE HALL Masel was a retired coal miner. A native of Yancey County, he was a son of the late Ernest and Minnie Edwards Proffitt, and the husband of Margaret Higgins Proffitt, who died in 2004. GLADYS SILVERS. Revs. He was also preceded in death by a sister: Evelyn H. Pate. 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. He was the husband of Libby Johnson Ramsey who passed away in 2007. Obituaries from Yancey Funeral Services in Burnsville, North Carolina. Yancey Funeral Services in Burnsville, NC provides funeral, memorial, aftercare, pre-planning, and cremation services in Burnsville and the surrounding areas. 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. Memorials may be made to Hospice of Buncombe County or John F. Keever Solace Center. He was preceded in death by a son, Michael Crain; brothers: Luther, Alec, Arron and Eugene Crain; and sisters: Lois and Marie Crain. Funeral services will be held at 3:00 P.M. Saturday in the Chapel of Holcombe Brothers Funeral Home. She was a member of Double Island Baptist Church. The family will receive friends one hour prior to the service at the funeral home. Earl Boone, 95, of Marion, passed away Tuesday, October 28, 2008, at his home. Funeral services will be held at 2PM Wednesday in Liberty Chapel FWB Church, of which he was a member, deacon and teacher of the mens Sunday School class for many years. Box 461, Burnsville, NC 28714 or Yancey County Humane Society, P. O. Box 1016, Burnsville, NC 28714. She was also preceded in death by 2 sisters and 3 brothers. Surviving in addition to her mother are three daughters: Funeral services will be held at 2:00 P.M. Saturday in Victory Baptist Church of which she was a member. She was also preceded in death by brothers: Charles and Avon Ray, Jr. Ethel was retired Assistant to the Registrar at Mars Hill College, a member of Mars Hill Baptist Church and a volunteer at St. Joseph Hospital. Surviving are a daughter: Karen Higgins and husband, Danny, of Burnsville; a son: James Huskins of Atlanta; a brother: Carl B. Gus Proffitt Funeral Services will be held at 3:00 PM Monday in the chapel of Holcombe Brothers Funeral Home. He was also preceded in death by a granddaughter: Kelly Dianne Towe; and brothers: Lester Owens, J. A native of Buncombe County, he was the son of the late Jerry Edward Baker. Ben Lee Riddle, 77, of Hendersonville, went home to meet the Lord, Sunday, September 7, 2008, in Brian Center of Spruce Pine. Paula Mae Higgins Funeral services will be held at 1PM Saturday in Higgins Memorial United Methodist Church, of which he was a member. Funeral services will be held at 8 PM Tuesday in the Chapel of Holcombe Brothers Funeral Home. Nieces and nephews also survive. The Revs. Graveside services will be held at Noon Tuesday in the Fairview Cemetery at Seven Mile Ridge. The family wishes to express their deep appreciation for the care given by Hospice of Yancey County. The family will receive friends following Mass. Estelle Wheeler Donna Gail Woody Harding, 41, of Burnsville went home to be with the Lord, Wednesday, November 19, 2008 at St. Joseph Hospital. Rev. The Revs. A native of Yancey County, he was the son of the late Joe and Tootsy Williams. A native of Yancey County, she was the daughter of the late Elmer and Carrie Howell Byrd, and the wife of John A. McIntosh, who passed away in 1984. Memorials may be made to Pensacola Freewill Baptist Church, c/o Patricia Silvers, 305 Ewart Wilson Road, Burnsville, NC 28714. LUCKY HENSLEY. He was preceded in death by a sister: Peggy Peterson. Grandchildren will serve as pallbearers. Dude was a retired employee of Mayland Stone. Graveside Services will be held Wednesday in the Autrey Cemetery at South Estatoe Baptist Church. Larry Dean Honeycutt Surviving, in addition to his father, are his wife of 35 years: Janice Fox Bennett; 2 sons: Nathan Bennett and wife, Katie, and Jonathan Bennett; 2 grandchildren: Riley and Mia Bennett all of Burnsville. Box 325, Burnsville, NC 28714 to assist the family with funeral expenses. Funeral services will be held at 1PM Sunday in the Chapel of Holcombe Brothers Funeral Home. Monday February 27th, 2023. The family will receive friends one hour prior to the service on Tuesday at the funeral home. Linnie Street Ayers, 88, of Green Mountain, passed away Sunday, November 16, 2008, in Brookside Rehabilitation & Care. She graduated from Mars Hill College and Appalachian State Teachers College and was a school teacher and principal for 34 years. Tracy Buckner Pearson, 38, of Arden, passed away Saturday, August 16, 2008, at her residence. Ethel Ray Cox, 83, of Mars Hill passed away Thursday, September 25, 2008 at her home. The family will greet friends immediately following the memorial service at the church. He was proceeded in death by his parents, Wade and Estelle Hoilman, sisters Brenda, Sue, and Carroll, and his brother Kenny Hoilman. The family will receive friends from 2 until 3 P.M. Sunday at Holcombe Brothers Funeral Home. He was married to the late Joyce Drymon Hall and had 8 children. Frances Granny Bug Wyatt Briggs, 80, of Micaville completed her time here with us and began spending eternity with her Lord on Wednesday, February 11, 2009. Lee Roy Hylemon, 70, of Silvers Gap Road, went home to be with the Lord, Tuesday, April 14, 2009, at Mission Hospital. The Revs. He was a U.S. Army Korean Conflict Veteran and a Purple Heart recipient. A native of Massachusetts, she had been a resident of Yancey County for the past 40 years. She was the oldest of three girls with LeahDawn and Judy. Paul was also preceded in death by sisters: Jennie Banks and Helen Anglin; and, brothers: Oscar, George, Lester and Roger Banks. Burial will be in the church cemetery. Burl Ledford will officiate. The family will receive friends from 6 until 8:00 P.M. Wednesday at the funeral home. Revs. A graveside service will be held at 11:00 AM Saturday in the Hughes Cemetery. The family will receive friends from 6:30 until 8:30 PM Saturday at Holcombe Brothers Funeral Home, and at other times, will be at the home at 102 Mountain View Road in Burnsville. Burial will be in the Pleasant Grove Church Cemetery. Crate Bailey Burial will be in the family cemetery. DONNA GAIL WOODY HARDING Burial will be in the Scott Cemetery on Prices Creek. Obituaries Subscribe To Updates 04/24/2022 Georgia Dale Holcombe Brothers Funeral Home 04/24/2022 Donna Mae Briggs Holcombe Brothers Funeral Home 04/22/2022 He was also preceded in death by a sister: Lydia McMahan and brothers: Paul, Charlie and Silas McMahan. Funeral services will be held at 12 oclock noon Tuesday in the Chapel of Holcombe Brothers Funeral Home. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Concord Baptist Church, P. O. 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. Jeffery David Thomas Don Blankenship will officiate. A native of Yancey County, he was a son of the late Silas and Leisa Higgins Silvers. A native of Yancey County, she was a daughter of the late Woodrow and Pansy Estep Hensley. Surviving are her daughter: Patricia Ledford and husband, Robert, and a granddaughter: Elyssa Ledford of Henderson; a brother: Hoyt Franklin of Erwin, TN; and, several nieces and nephews. Kenneth Forbes and Billy Mitchell will officiate. Funeral services will be held at 2 P.M. Saturday in the Chapel of Holcombe Brothers Funeral Home. Clarence Hall died Tuesday, November 25, 2008 at the age of 88. Surviving are his wife: Bonnie Robinson Pittman; three daughters: Shirley Stewart and Denean Ayers of Asheville and Deneise Pittman of Burnsville; a son: Rev. 13 nieces and nephews and a very special caregiver, Linda Ayers, also survive. BACK TO TOP A graveside service will be held at 11 AM Friday in the Penland Family Cemetery on Maney Branch. A native of Yancey County, she was a daughter of the late Geter and Lizzie Hensley Austin, and the wife of Roy Banks who died in 1998. The family will receive friends from 12:30 until 2 PM Wednesday prior to the service at the funeral home. Lillie Parsley, 93, of Newdale, went home to be with the Lord Tuesday, July 22, 2008 at her home. Burial will be in the Autrey Cemetery at South Estatoe Baptist Church. Homer T. Price REED C. BRIGGS Burial will be in the McMahan Cemetery on Rocky Fork. A native of Ft. Lauderdale, FL, he was the son of the late Tracy and Ruby Ashelford Tripp. As a Christian, he believed this to be his obligation and privilege. Myrtle was a loving mother, a friend to many, a witness of God and her loving memories will remain. Surviving are 2 children: Amber Riddle of Asheville and Matthew Riddle and wife, Michele, of Burnsville; a grandson: Jonathan Cole Riddle; 8 sisters: Anna McCourry, Minnie Ogle, Rachel Fox, Molly Briggs, Margaret Walker, Polly Fox, Mildred Tomblin and Karen Johnson; a brother: David Riddle; several nieces and nephews in Roys family and from his former marriage to the mother of his children: Rhonda Miller, daughter of Rev. Ronnie Whitson will officiate. Rev. 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. Surviving are a daughter: Teresa Harrison and husband, Bobby; and, a son: Kenny Lee Buchanan, all of Candler; 2 grandchildren: Tanya Williams and husband, Andy,and John Chasteen; a sister: Azalene Fowler of Milton, FL; and, a brother: J. Box 425, Burnsville, NC 28714 FRANCES "GRANNY BUG" WYATT BRIGGS. John B. 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