Obituaries in Marshall, NC

Vickie S. Dowdy, 63, of Marshall, NC, passed away on Saturday, August 2, 2025.She was born on February 25, 1962, in Cameron, Texas, to Doyle Wayne Ball and Mary Katherine Fields.Vickie was a steady, caring presence in the lives of those around her. She was dependable, thoughtful, and down-to-earth. ...

Hattie Ella Blake Nix went to her heavenly home on the morning of November 8, 2025. She was a beloved daughter, sister, wife, mother, grandmother, great grandmother, aunt, and friend. She was the daughter of the late Dewey Edwards Blake and wife to the late Samuel Luther (SL) Nix of Marshall, NC. S...

Darrell “Low Gear” Gardner, 55, of the Spring Creek Community in Hot Springs, NC, passed away on Monday, October 13, 2025.Darrell was a lifelong truck driver, Peterbilt Trucking Industry Icon, and was currently employed with Cody Trucking. He enjoyed aggravating others for his own entertainment. He ...

Terry K. Brigmon left his earthly body Monday morning, September 1, 2025 to spend eternity with his Lord and Savior with his wife and family at his side. Terry was born December 24, 1966 to the late William G. "Jr" and Joyce R. Brigmon. He was a lifelong resident of Buncombe County, calling Barnard...

Alma Johnson Sprouse, 87, of Weaverville, NC, passed away peacefully while surrounded by her family on Tuesday, December 2, 2025.Alma was born in Yancey County on February 5, 1938 to her late parents, Floyd and Mae Elkins Johnson. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by the love of ...

Edna D. Roberts, 84, of Marshall, NC, went home to be with her Lord and Savior on Thursday, September 25, 2025 while surrounded by her family.Edna was born to the late Jess and Alzie Davis. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her son, JP Roberts Jr., granddaughter, Ida Roberts, ...

MARSHALL, NC – Pat Wallin, 72, of Marshall, NC, went home to be with her Lord and Savior on Thursday, July 31, 2025.Pat was born at home on Foster Creek to the late Ernest Peek and Rellie Fender Peek.Pat was a member of Chapel Hill Baptist church. She loved to fish. Pat was always concerned about t...

Larry Joseph Strickland, 72, of Hendersonville, NC, made his heavenly ascent on Tuesday, July 29, 2025. He was born on March 3, 1953 in Madison County, NC, to his late parents, Boyd Washington Strickland and Maude Caldwell Strickland.Larry graduated from Hot Springs High School and went on to AB Tec...

Billy James Moore, 76, of the Meadow Fork community in Hot Springs, North Carolina, passed away peacefully on August 2, 2025, just after 2 p.m., with his beloved wife and sons by his side.Born on April 30, 1949, in the Meadow Fork community of Hot Springs, NC, Billy lived a life rooted in faith, fam...

MARSHALL – Patsy Metcalf Gentry, 71, of the Shelton Laurel Community of Marshall, NC, peacefully passed away in the presence of her family on Friday, October 31, 2025.Patsy was born on March 12, 1954 in Greeneville, TN, to her late parents, Earl and Ola Mae Shelton Metcalf. In addition to her parent...

MARSHALL- Leon Payne, 78, of Marshall, NC went home to be with the Lord on Monday, January 5, 2026.Leon was born September 29, 1947, to the late Boyd and Inis Payne.Leon retired from Beacon Manufacturing in 2014. He was a member of Victory Baptist Church in Black Mountain, NC.In addition to his pare...

Jerry Buckner, 72, of Asheville, NC, passed away on Monday, August 25, 2025.Jerry was born January 6, 1953 to his late parents, Noah and Della Marlor Buckner. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his son, Jerry Wayne Buckner, and his brother, Danny Buckner.Jerry owned and operated...