All Obituaries

William Oliver “Bill” Riddle, age 95 of Burnsville, went home to be with the Lord on Sunday, November 29th, 2020 after his work here on Earth was done. A native of Yancey County, he was a son of the late John Ransom and Samantha Penland Riddle. He is preceded in death by wife, Faye Robinson Riddle who died in 2003; 3 sisters: Alma Riddle, Lora Lee Thacker and Sue Brooks; and 3 brothers: Claude Riddle, Plato Riddle and Arnold Riddle. Bill was a World War II Army veteran. He...

Jack “Bubby” Justice Mace, age 88 of White Oak Creek community, went home to the Lord Wednesday, November 25th, 2020 at his home. A native of Yancey County, he was a son of the late Clay and Callie Waycaster Mace. He was preceded in death by his son, Roger Mace; grandsons, Robert Mace and Loren Westall; and 2 brothers and 5 sisters. Jack served as a Deacon and Sunday School Superintendent at White Oak Church of which he was a faithful member. He loved his church very...

Carrie Lee Laws Bennett, age 64 of Spruce Pine, passed away Wednesday, November 18th, 2020 at her home. A native of Yancey County, she was a daughter of the late Albert and Marie Fox Laws. She was also preceded in death by a brother, Benny Laws; sisters, Ruby Laws and Verda Smith Laws; and nephew, Jeremiah Hoilman. Surviving are a brother, David Laws of Jonesborough, TN; a sister, Mary Cook of Burnsville; fiancée, Ronnie Cook; a nephew whom she viewed as a son and loved dearly,...

On November 17th, 2020, Jesus called Raymond “Ray” Villano, age 76 of Spruce Pine, home. A native of Hudson County, New Jersey, he was a son of the late Nunzio and Tina Cecere Villano. Ray was a proud U.S. Navy veteran and he worked as a Union Asbestos worker for over 30 years. Surviving are his devoted wife of 53 years, Margaret “Maggie” Yaccarino Villano; children: Raymond Villano, Jr. of New Jersey, Christopher Villano of Pennsylvania, Peter Villano of...

Henrietta Rhoten Tomberlin, age 94 of Micaville, passed away Monday, November 16th, 2020 at Smoky Ridge Health and Rehabilitation. A native of Jackson, Tennessee, she was a daughter of the late Jake and Zady Smith Rhoten. She was also preceded in death by her husband, Ovel Tomberlin; her son, Ronall Tomberlin; sister, Betty Strong; and two brothers, Morgan and Herman Rhoten. Henrietta was a retired employee of Taylor Togs in Micaville. Surviving are her daughter-in-law, Louise Tomberlin...

Opha Shepherd Hylemon passed away on Sunday, November 15th, 2020. A beloved sister and aunt, who lived 99 remarkable years. She was a long-time resident of the Cane River community in Burnsville, North Carolina. She lived her last years with her family in Tennessee. She was a native of Yancey County, born November 1st, 1921 to the late W.J. (Bill) and Viola King Shepherd. She was the wife of Lawrence Ray Hylemon who passed away in 1963. Opha was a woman of strong faith and a dedicated...

Kay Boone King, age 71 of Burnsville, passed away Saturday, November 14th, 2020 at home. She was a daughter of the late Daniel Boone and Martha Ann Carroll Boone. She is survived by daughters, Tonya Ann Boone and Heather Dawn Parker; grandchildren, Logan Lemaster-Boone and Samantha and Madison Bradford. Also surviving are 3 great-grandchildren and numerous nieces and nephews. Services will be announced at a later date. The family requests memorial donations to be made to Care Partners...

Larry Eugene Deal, age 79 of Shoal Creek, passed away at his home on Friday, November 13th, 2020 surrounded by family. He was a son of the late Verlie and Addie Mae Burns Deal. He was also preceded in death by brothers, James Deal and Robert Deal and sister, Gail Turnmire. Surviving are his loving wife of 41 years, Mildred Jones Deal; brother, Harold Wayne Hildebran and wife Chris; sister, Alice Williams; son, Verlie Deal and wife Sheryl; daughter, Martha Smith and husband Rob; step-sons,...

Wanda Mae Edwards Shepherd, age 84 of Fox Creek, passed away Thursday, November 12th, 2020 at home. A native of Yancey County, she was a daughter of the late Clifford and Zeed Edwards. She was the wife of Ralph Eugene Shepherd who passed away in 2003. She was also preceded in death by a brother, Pete Edwards and sister, Peggy Edwards Owens. Wanda spent her life as a homemaker. Surviving are children: Glenda Stamey and husband Bill of Burnsville, David Shepherd and wife Ginger of...

Max Metcalf, age 82 of Phipps Creek, went home to be with the Lord Sunday, November 8th, 2020 at Madison Health Care and Rehabilitation. A native of Yancey County, he was a son of the late Carl and Bertha Whittemore Metcalf. He was also preceded in death by brothers, John Alden Metcalf and Ray Metcalf. Max was a skilled machinist and spent many years as a real estate investor. He was a loving father, having made a lot of sacrifices for his children, they were undoubtedly his pride and...