Burial will be in the Roland Family Cemetery. This obituary is a courtesy of Holcombe Brothers Funeral Home. Surviving are a sister: Irene Penland of Burnsville; 3 nephews: Alex Penland and wife, Betty Carolyn, of Burnsville, Will Penland and wife, Nancy, of North Cove and Eric Penland and wife, Rhonda, of Green Mountain; a great niece, Lydia Penland of North Cove; 2 great nephews: Ed Penland and Joe Penland and wife, Rachel, of Burnsville; 3 great-great nieces: Emily, Brianna and Adrianna Penland and 2 great-great nephews: Bryson and John Penland. Surviving are her husband of 51 years, Roy Blankenship; a son: Keith Blankenship and wife, Judy; a daughter: Connie Robertson and husband, Jeff; 3 grandchildren: Brian Blankenship, Ashley Blankenship and Amanda Howell and husband, Niles; 3 great grandchildren: Alexis Cooper, Riley Blankenship and Carly Howell all of Burnsville; a brother: Phillip Ogle and wife, Sandy, of Old Fort; 5 sisters: Marlene Davis, Shelby Allen and husband, Russell, Katherine Johnson and husband, Richard , and Jane Hensley all of Old Fort and Jackie Waters and husband, Mike, of Pigeon Forge, TN. Revs. She was also preceded in death by brothers: Charles, Billy and James Gilley. The family will receive friends from 6:30 until 8 PM prior to the service at the funeral home. The children of Clarence and Joyce wish to express deep gratitude to the church for the many years of ministry and fellowship their parents enjoyed. Surviving are a sister: Annette Buchanan and husband, Dennis, of Burnsville; 3 nephews: Joey Buchanan, Rick Peterson and Roger Peterson; 4 nieces: Terri Grindstaff, Rachel Austin, Theresa Briggs and Wanda Miller; 3 great nieces and 8 great nephews; and, an aunt: Helen Letterman Keyes of Johnson City, TN. Wes Sharpe will officiate. BACK TO TOP Today, the tradition of providing caring and compassionate services continues. 6 grandchildren and 5 great grandchildren also survive. She was a resident of Burnsville and Black Mountain. Willie Rash and Tom Hewitt will officiate. She was a member of Covy Rock Free Will Baptist Church. The family will receive friends from 6 until 8:00 PM prior to the service at the funeral home. A native of Yancey County, he was the son of the late Earl and Maude Hughes Tolley. He was interested in the careers of colleagues who did not work with him, many of whom were wards in what came to be known as Dicks mentor program. Born and reared in the Paint Fork community of Madison County, he graduated from Berea College. The family will receive friends from 6 until 7PM prior to the service at the funeral home. Robert W. Wyatt, 67, of Vale, formerly of Newdale, passed away Saturday, March 28, 2009 in Carolinas Medical Center in Charlotte. James Norman will officiate. Memorials may be made to Hospice of Yancey County, 856 Georges Fork Road, Burnsville, NC 28714 or First Baptist Church, P.O. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her loving husband, Clifford Bradford; brothers: John Wes Cooper and Charlie T. Cooper; sisters: Ethel Ledford, Belle Mode, Marie Rabb, and Emma Coggins. A native of Yancey County, she was a daughter of the late Will and Laura Hyatt Young. Eugene "Gene" Shepherd A graveside service will be held at 2 PM Sunday in the Hughes Cemetery at Pleasant Gap with Revs. George Steven Crain, 59, of Sims Fork, went home, Tuesday, April 28, 2009 at his home. Funeral services will be held at 7 P.M. Sunday in the Chapel of Holcombe Brothers Funeral Home. The family will receive friends from 1 until 3 PM Sunday prior to the service at the funeral home. A native of Yancey County, he was a son of the late Walter B. and Pearl Grindstaff Robinson, and the husband of Pauline Bolick Robinson who died in 2001. BACK TO TOP 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. William Edgar and Edith Oakley Burrus. Request Information Price list for Holcombe Funeral Home Know the prices here? A native of Yancey County, he was a son of the late Dan and Foye Higgins Bailey. He was also preceded in death by a half sister: Chloe Fields of Weaverville. Memorials may be made to Gideons International, P. O. The family will receive friends from 5 until 7 PM Thursday prior to the service at the church. Frank Cable and Bobby Revis and Dr. Burkett Raper will officiate. She worked in munitions factories and was a member of the Ground Observer Corps there. Memorials may be made to First Presbyterian Church, P O. Garrett Dixon Bailey The Rev. A native of Yancey County, she was a daughter of the late Pearl Peterson. BACK TO TOP Philip Garland will officiate. Beuna Deyton Edwards, 94, of Green Mountain, passed away Sunday, October 26, 2008 at Brookside Rehabilitation and Care Center. Burial will be in the Sam Hilemon Cemetery. 13 nieces and nephews and a very special caregiver, Linda Ayers, also survive. She was the wife of James Homer Huskins who passed away in 1988. Ruth G. Hensley She was the daughter of the late Francis Coffill and Elizabeth Lotz Coffill Wright. She was a realtor associated with Carolina Mountain Realty, and later, a partner in Styles Properties. 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. Graveside services will be held at Noon Tuesday in the Fairview Cemetery at Seven Mile Ridge. A native of Yancey County, she was a daughter of the late Woodrow and Pansy Estep Hensley. Yancey Funeral Services in Burnsville, NC provides funeral, memorial, aftercare, pre-planning, and cremation services in Burnsville and the surrounding areas. Events Jul 31 Celebration of Life Saturday, July 31 2021 01:00 PM Holcombe Brothers Funeral Home 501 E. Main Street Burnsville, NC 28714 Bruce Boone, 74, of Micaville, passed away Monday, September 8, 2008, at Brian Center in Spruce Pine. A graveside service will be held at 9:30 AM Saturday in the Johnnie Ramsey Family Cemetery. She had many experiences and stories from the "early years" in North Pole with it's adventures and adversities. Royce Ball will officiate. Burial will be in the Eddie McMahan Cemetery at Low Gap. A native of Yancey County, he was a son of the late Jap and Opal Proffitt Phillips. BACK TO TOP Surviving, in addition to his mother, are a son: Bobby Wyatt and wife, Kim, of Vale; 2 daughters: Valerie Wyatt of Lincolnton, and Debbie Adkins of Johnson City, TN; former wife and childrens mother: Alice Wyatt of Burnsville; 8 grandchildren; and, 2 great grandchildren. He was a U.S. Army Korean Conflict Veteran and a Purple Heart recipient. He was preceded in death by his brother, Timothy Franklin. She and Ed moved to Miami, Florida and started their family. Linnie was also preceded in death by a daughter: Mary Belle Ayers; brothers: Cal, Fred and Jess Street; and, sisters: Inas Shell, Etta Davis and Sally Thomas. He was the husband of Geraldine Engle Holloway who died in 1990. Homer T. Price, 89, of Burnsville went home to be with the Lord, Wednesday, February 11, 2009 in Mission Hospitals Memorial Campus. Tracy Buckner Pearson, 38, of Arden, passed away Saturday, August 16, 2008, at her residence. A graveside service will be held at 11 AM Monday in the Boone Cemetery on Plum Branch. Please take a moment to let us know how well we served you in your time of need. Memorials may be made to Brookside Rehabilitation & Care, P. O. CLARENCE HALL Memorials may be made to St. Thomas Episcopal Church, P. O. LINNIE STREET AYERS BACK TO TOP Funeral services will be held at 3:00 P.M. Sunday in the Paint Gap Presbyterian Church. BACK TO TOP Danny Jenkins will officiate. He is survived by his wife of fifty-two years: the former Mary Bowman of Huntington, WV; his daughter: Elizabeth Williams, who resides in Madison County, and his son: Todd Bailey of Burnsville. Surviving are his wife: Evelyn Gorman Baker of Burnsville; a daughter: Arlene Motte of Burnsville; sons: Dennis Ralph Baker of Richmond, Virginia and Robert E. Baker of Burnsville. Surviving are four daughters: Glenna Gardner and husband, Gene, Norma Grindstaff and husband, Ronnie, and Marsha Gregory and husband, Clarence, all of Burnsville and Carolyn Ledford and husband, Charles, of Inman, SC; 6 grandchildren; 8 great grandchildren; a sister: Bobbye Ruth Peterson of Burnsville and a brother: Gene Banks and wife, Helen, of Asheville. The Revs. A native of Mitchell County, she was a daughter of the late Will and Izabelle Street. Wayne Braswell will officiate. Burial will be in the Will Young Cemetery. LeRoy McCracken Memorials may be made to Pensacola Freewill Baptist Church, c/o Patricia Silvers, 305 Ewart Wilson Road, Burnsville, NC 28714. Memorials may be made to the Loren Westall Memorial Account at RBC Bank in Burnsville for his childrens educational expenses. Linnie Street Ayers, 88, of Green Mountain, passed away Sunday, November 16, 2008, in Brookside Rehabilitation & Care. Memorials may be made to First Presbyterian Church, P O. Burial will be in the Vaughn McMahan Cemetery. Buddy Gibbs will officiate. Arle Honeycutt We hope that it will be helpfull. A graveside service will be held at 11 AM Friday in the Penland Family Cemetery on Maney Branch. Charlie Carroway will officiate. Burial will be in the Holcombe Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Concord Baptist Church, P. O. Rev. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his baby brother and baby sister. At other times, the family will be at her home. E. Randolph Chapter 57 DAV. Visit Obituary James W. McKinney, 76, of the Jacks Creek Community, passed away Friday, January 2, 2009, in Mission Hospitals St. Joseph Campus. Funeral services will be held at 2 P.M. Saturday in the Chapel of Holcombe Brothers Funeral Home. Granny Bug spent her life serving others. Surviving are her husband: L. B. Larry Dean Honeycutt Wade was very active in the Democratic Party in Yancey County. The Rev. Rev. Brother Dayton Lewis will officiate. Ricky Ray and Charlie Carroway will officiate. To send flowers to the family or plant a tree in memory of Milton Bradley Higgins, III please visit our Tribute Store. Banner, 86, of Newdale, passed away Friday, June 12, 2009 at Blue Ridge Regional Hospital in Spruce Pine. Gladys Boone Bartlett, 80, of the Arbuckle Community, passed away Tuesday, June 16, 2009, at the Brian Center in Spruce Pine. The Rev. Revs. Military graverites will be conducted by Sgt. Revs. Elvina Robinson Surviving are her husband, William O. Riddle; 3 sons: Sam Ball and wife, Donna, of Cherokee; Danny Ball and wife, Myra, and Rev. Burial will be in the James W. McKinney Cemetery. Paul was also preceded in death by sisters: Jennie Banks and Helen Anglin; and, brothers: Oscar, George, Lester and Roger Banks. Surviving are his wife: Icie Aldridge Banks; 2 sons: Marvin Ray Banks and Paul Stanley Banks; and a daughter: Janice Boone, all of Burnsville; 7 grandchildren; 7 great grandchildren; and, several nieces and nephews. BACK TO TOP The family will receive friends from 12 until 2 PM Saturday prior to the service at the funeral home. Surviving are his wife: Glenda Stewart, and daughter: Angie Stewart, of Boone; and a sister: Joyce Gardner, of Burnsville. Reece Edwards Hunter was a WWII Army Veteran having served 3 years in The Pacific. BANNER. William C. Bill Davis, Sr., 81, of Burnsville, went to be with the Lord Tuesday, January 20, 2009, at Brookside Rehabilitation and Care. The family will receive friends 30 minutes prior to the service at the funeral home. The Rev. A native of Yancey County, she was a daughter of the late Harvey and Sarah McDowell Storie and wife of William Champ Silver who died in 1957 and the late Will Wilson. Hunt conferred on him the Order of the Long Leaf Pine of the State of North Carolina. Crate was a World War II U S Army veteran, having served from January 1944 until December 1945. Mr. Wilson had served several years as a Trustee of Mayland Community College, was an avid Harley Davidson enthusiast and was a founding member of The Mount Mitchell Toy Run. She was a member of Plum Branch Baptist Church. Rev. Max E. Gillis Randy Laws will officiate. Gladys Boone Bartlett, 80, of the Arbuckle Community, passed away Tuesday, June 16, 2009, at the Brian Center in Spruce Pine. Don Ray Ramsey She was preceded in death by two sisters: Viola R. Johnson and Martha R. Shipley; and, two brothers: Robert Lee Riddle and Ben Riddle. Marie McIntosh Jerry Shelton will officiate. She was the wife of Cecil Murphy, who passed away in 1986. Steven Mark McMahan His early civic participation included membership in the Lions Club and through the years he participated in many civic ventures. Publicado el sbado, 1 de abril de 2023 . Funeral services will be held at 1:00 PM Wednesday in the Chapel of Holcombe Brothers Funeral Home. B., Zeph and C. R. Peterson. BACK TO TOP. A native of Yancey County, he was a son of the late Joe and Caroline Bradford Howell. Royce was a retired employee of the N. C. Dept. Bonnie Wilson, 96, of Marion passed away Thursday, November 27, 2008 at Brookside Rehabilitation and Care. Funeral services will be held at 2PM Wednesday in Halls Chapel Baptist Church, of which he was a member. Surviving are a daughter: Gail Hughes Galgano of Estatoe; 5 grandchildren and 7 greatgrandchildren. Mary Alice finished high school in three years and went to Appalachian State Teachers College in Boone. A native of Yancey County, she was the daughter of the late Vonno and Helen Banks Anglin. BACK TO TOP. Surviving are 3 children: Dianne Neal and husband, Jim, of Marion, Danny Honeycutt and wife, Rebecca, of Celo, and Bonnie Bigelow of Asheville; 4 grandchildren: Ashley Adkinson, Brandon Bigelow, Charity Honeycutt and Mark Bigelow; 2 great grandchildren: Lathan Adkinson and Grayson Robinson; 2 sisters: Wilma Cosner of Morganton and Myree Chapman of Georgia; a brother: Donald Honeycutt of Weaverville; and, a special friend: Grace Fox of Burnsville.

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