Obituaries in Marshall, NC

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, ...

Johnny Bon Sawyer, 74, of Weaverville, NC, passed away Thursday, September 25, 2025 at Mission Hospital.Johnny Sawyer was born December 21, 1950 in Madison County. Johnny loved the mountains of Western North Carolina. A solid, hardworking man, who was full of grit. He was a heavy equipment operator,...

John D. Shetley, 85, of Hot Springs, went home to be with the Lord on Tuesday, September 23, 2025.John was born September 21, 1940 in Madison County to the late William Roy Shetley and Dora Violet Wyatt Shetley. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his beloved wife of 64 years, Be...

MARSHALL – Trulla Davis, 78, of Marshall, passed away on Friday October 17, 2025.Trulla was born on July 30, 1947 in Detroit Michigan to her late parents, Herbert and Gladys Bennett. She spent her life as a homemaker and enjoyed volunteering at a local preschool.Along with her parents, Trulla i...

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...

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 ...

Earl Fortner, 83, of Leicester, NC, passed away, October 4, 2025 at home.Earl was born March 24, 1942 in Madison County. He enjoyed farming and he was a collector of tractors, old cars and trucks. He was a simple man who wore overalls every day. Earl was a man of few words but cared deeply for hi...

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...

December 1, 1952 – August 23, 2025Charles Lee Davis, 72, of Marshall, NC passed away on August 23, 2025. Born in Madison County to Mamie and Lois Davis of Marshall, Charles lived a life of dedication to his loving family and many friends and neighbors in the Madison County, Marshall, and Little Pine...

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. ...

McDonough, GA – Betty Briggs Rigsby, age 86, of McDonough, GA passed away at her home on Saturday, September 21, 2024.Betty is survived by her two daughters, Deanna Rigsby Taylor (husband John, dec.) and Tracey Rigsby Moses (husband David). Betty has three grandchildren and their spouses including J...

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...