James J. Gillespie

James J. Gillespie

James J. Gillespie James Jennings Gillespie, 87, went to be with the Lord on Saturday, March 8, 2025, at the Stonecreek Health and Rehabilitation Center. Mr. Gillespie was a native of Buncombe County and had resided in Buncombe County since 1963. He retired in 1993...
James J. Gillespie

Elizabeth “Ann” Smith

Elizabeth “Ann” Smith Elizabeth Ann Wiggins Smith, born May 26, 1941, went home to be with the Lord on Saturday, March 8, 2025. She was 83 years old. A native of Graham County, she was the first child born to the late John Melvin Wiggins and Gladys...
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Ruth M. Landreth

Ruth M. Landreth Ruth MacLean Landreth, age 81, of Newburyport, passed away peacefully at Anna Jaques Hospital on March 5, 2025, surrounded by her loving family and friends. Born in Biddeford, Maine, on February 5, 1944, Ruth was the daughter of the late Eliot B. and...
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Karen E. Cody

Karen E. Cody From the moment Karen Elaine Colleen Cody entered this world on February 19, 1955, she brought joy and happiness to all who knew her. On this day, we are deeply saddened by her passing on Sunday, March 2, 2025, into her glorious place of eternal peace....
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Dr. Betty N. Gaddy

Dr. Betty N. Gaddy Dr. Betty Louise Masters Nelon Gaddy, 87, went to be with the Lord on February 28, 2025. She was the daughter of the late Stanley Masters and Martha Terrell Masters. She was preceded in death by her first husband, George A. Nelon, Jr., her second...
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Thomas “Tom” E. Hall

Thomas “Tom” E. Hall It is with heavy hearts and profound sadness that the family announces the untimely passing of Thomas (Tom) Edward Hall. On Friday afternoon, February 28, 2025, Tom, age 71, left his family on earth to be with the Lord and heavenly...