Obituaries in Marshall, NC

MARSHALL –June Roberts Martin entered peacefully into eternal rest October 27, 2025. Born September 25, 1935, to parents (who proceeded her in death) Jeter and Allie Roberts. June Martin, surrounded by her family, was lifted to Jesus after a period of declining health to be with her husband, Noah, w...

Conley Lee Griffin, 81, of Marshall, NC, peacefully passed away at 12:02 am on Wednesday, July 31, 2025.Conley was born to the late Paul and Gelene Griffin on April 24, 1944 in Madison County, NC, where he lived all his life. He retired from the US Department of Agriculture where he worked as a Toba...

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...

Jeffrey Raymond Day, age 60, passed away on October 1st, 2025 at home.Jeff, as he was known by family and friends, was born March 1st, 1965. He grew up in Anderson, Indiana. He was a proud US Marine Veteran. He spoke often of his younger years in the service and time spent serving in Okinawa, Japan,...

Etta Martha Young found her heavenly rest at her home on Tuesday, December 2, 2025.She was born on April 8, 1949 to the late James and Hazel Kirkpatrick. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband of 37 years, Rev. Larry Young, daughter, Priscilla West, granddaughter, Heath...

Mona Lee Cutshall Shelton, 81, gained her angel wings on November 9, 2025. She was a much beloved wife, mommy, mamaw, sister, aunt, neighbor and friend. Our lives will never be the same without her.Her favorite things to do were to cook and hunt until the last few years when her failing eyesight mad...

On Tuesday, November 18, 2025, Eloise Chandler went HOME- a place she longed to go. Her need to be in the HOME Jesus prepared with those who went on before had become greater than the ties to those left behind.Eloise was born in Madison County on June 18, 1936 to the late Robert and Cora Gosnell. In...

Penny Irene Flynn, age 59, of Dallas, North Carolina, passed away on November 19, 2025.Born a dirt farmer’s daughter on February 23, 1966, in Marshall, NC, to Jimmy and Dale Flynn, Penny grew up grounded in the values of hard work, compassion, and loyalty. Known for her infectious laugh, kind heart,...

Bobby Peek, 91, of Asheville, NC, went home to be with the Lord on Sunday, August 17, 2025.Bobby was born on November 27, 1933 in Madison County, NC, to his late parents, George and Janet Peek. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his loving wife of 63 years, Ava S. Peek, sister K...

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...

MARSHALL – Joe E. Gentry, 78, of the Shelton Laurel Community of Marshall, NC, went home to be with the Lord while his loving family was by his side on Tuesday, October 28, 2025.Joe was born on May 7, 1947 in Madison County, NC, to his late parents, Need and Nettie Cook Gentry. He was a retired main...

Sandra B. Sams, 80, of Marshall, NC, peacefully passed away at home on Monday, December 15, 2025.Sandra was born on May 11, 1945 in Madison County to her late parents, John and Alda Merrell Bailey. She retired from SonoPress as a Vault Item Master in May of 2006. She attended Sexton Freewill Baptist...