Obituaries in Marshall, NC

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...

Jerry Lynn Fisher, 65, of Madison County, NC, passed away on Wednesday, August 6, 2025 at Memorial Mission Hospital with his family at his side.Born on April 25, 1960, to the late James and Emma Jean Fisher. He is survived by his brothers: Gary Fisher (Gracie), Ray Fisher (Dora Ann); sisters: Linda ...

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,...

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...

Frank “Leo” Blackwell, 74, of Marshall, NC, passed away peacefully while surrounded by his family on Tuesday, November 18, 2025 at CarePartners Hospice Solace Center.Frank was born on October 30, 1951 to his late parents, Jack and Bonits Blackwell. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in deat...

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...

O’Neal Lee SheltonBorn October 30, 1944 in Erwin, Tennessee. He passed away December 5, 2025 following a brief illness.He is the son of Odie Shelton of Erwin, Tennessee. He was proud to say he was a direct descendant of Roderick Shelton who was one of the earliest settlers in Shelton Laurel.O’Neal ...

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...

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...

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...

Peggy Davis Fowler, 96, passed away peacefully on October 29, 2025, in Weaverville, North Carolina. A beloved mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, and friend, Peggy lived a life marked by devotion—to her family, her faith, and her community.Born on January 7, 1929, to Ed Davis and Ethel Fortner D...

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...