All Obituaries

Nancy Sparks Angel, age 89 of Scronce Creek, went home to be with the Lord on Wednesday, September 15th, 2021 at Smoky Ridge Health and Rehabilitation. A native of Mitchell County, she was the daughter of the late Homer and Mamie Ellis Sparks. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by sister, Anita Ray and husband, Terrell. She was a dedicated member of Cane River Baptist Church. She is survived by her loving husband of 68 years, Claburn Angel, of the home; sons: Donald...

Ray Vance McMahan, age 85 of Burnsville, went home to be with his Lord on Wednesday, September 15th, 2021 at the Charles George VA Medical Center in Asheville. A native of Yancey County, he was born on January 13th, 1936 to the late Joe and Virgie McMahan. He was also preceded in death by his step-father, Hilliard McMahan; infant daughter, Connie McMahan; sisters, Louise Allen and Katherine Shehan; brothers: James McMahan, Jerry McMahan and one infant brother. Ray was a loving father,...

David Lamont Henson, age 68 of Burnsville, passed away Sunday, September 5th, 2021 at his home surrounded by family. A native of Yancey County, he was the son of the late Paul Young and Ruby Jean Henson. In addition to his parents, he was also preceded in death by paternal grandparents: George and Sally Young; maternal grandparents: Zeb Henson and May Bell Barnard Henson; brothers: Drennon and Mickie Henson and Otis Young; and aunt-in-law, Christine Effler Henson. David enjoyed...

Lola Jane Silvers Radford, age 69 of Burnsville, passed away Saturday, September 4th, 2021 at Brian Center of Weaverville. A native of Yancey County, she is the daughter of the late Avery and Alida King Silvers. She was also preceded in death by four sisters and two brothers. She is survived by her son, Lawrence Radford; sisters: Helen Robinson (Sherman) of Burnsville, Shirley Dockery (Eddie) of Fletcher, and Billie Laws (Sam) of Asheville; brother, Lloyd Silvers of...

Linda Louise Buchanan, age 71 of Burnsville, passed away Thursday, September 2nd, 2021 at Care Partners in Asheville. A native of Yancey County, she was the daughter of Virginia Robinson Buchanan and the late Jeter “Biss” Buchanan. In addition to her father, she was also preceded in death by her brother, Ronnie Buchanan. Linda enjoyed reading her Bible and worshipping the Lord. She is survived by her mother, Virginia Robinson Buchanan, of Burnsville; sisters, Donna Hollifield...

Clara Lee Briggs Chrisawn, age 80 of Lower Browns Creek, passed away Thursday, August 26th, 2021 at home surrounded by her family. A native of Yancey County, she was the daughter of the late Roscoe and Pearl Briggs. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by brothers: Thurman, Reed, and Paul. Clara Lee wholeheartedly dedicated her life to her work and family. Spending 23 years at Henredon Furniture Company in the veneer room, she took great pride in her work. She loved nothing...

Judy Ann Morrell, age 81 of White Oak, passed away Saturday, August 21st, 2021 in Mills River, NC. A native of Michigan, she was the daughter of the late James and Shirley Hubble Woods. Surviving is her daughter, Sherri Woods Hubbard, of Burnsville. No services will be held at this time. Holcombe Brothers Funeral Home is respectfully serving the Morrell family.

  John “Jack” Krolak, age 74 of Trenton, FL and Cruso, NC, passed away suddenly Tuesday, August 17th, 2021 from the flooding of tropical storm Fred. Born in Albany, NY, he was the son of the late Joseph Casmir and Dorothy Ratz Krolak. John was retired from a lifelong career as a police officer and he was a Navy veteran. He was a member of the Fraternal Order of Police. Surviving is his wife, Donna Krolak, of the home; son, Jerome Krolak of Gainesville, FL; sister, Mary...

Cleo Robinson, age 81 of the Prices Creek Community, went home to be with the Lord on Monday, August 16th, 2021 at his home. Born August 24th, 1939 to the late Willie and Irene Autrey Robinson. He was husband of 60 years to the late Unieda Burleson Robinson, who passed away January 3rd, 2019. He was also preceded in death by a great-granddaughter, Sarah Dawn Carpenter. Cleo was a wonderful father, grandfather, and a friend to many. A family man who always provided for and put his family...

Mary McKinney Dale, age 80 of Burnsville, passed away Monday, August 16th, 2021. A native of Yancey County, she was the daughter of the late Raymond and Stella McCurry McKinney. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, John Wesley Dale; brothers: Jack McKinney, Wesley McKinney and wife, Pauline, James McKinney and wife, Lois, and Wayne McKinney. She worked for many years as a spinner at Hickory Springs. She is survived by her daughters: Cathy Davenport and...