Timothy Edmund Ryan
May 18, 2025
Timothy Edmund Ryan—gardener of souls, teller of tall tales, Scrabble champion of the century, and part-time explosives enthusiast—passed away on May 18th, 2025, surrounded by spring wildflowers and the echoes of laughter he left everywhere he went.
Born in Russellville, Kentucky, on December 9th, 1947, Tim finally settled in Brasstown, North Carolina, drawn by the artistic heartbeat of the John C....
Ethel Belle Roller Clubb Penley
Jun 5, 2025
Ethel Belle Roller Clubb Penley, 87, went to be with The Lord on Thursday, June 5, 2025, at the CarePartners Solace Center.
A native and lifelong resident of Buncombe County, she was a daughter of the late Elford “Jack” Roller and Beulah Morgan Roller; and wife of the late John “Don” O’Donald Penley who passed away on February 5, 2017. She...
Gary Dean Ducker
Jun 1, 2025
Gary Dean Ducker, 66, went to be with the Lord on Sunday, June 1, 2025, at his residence.
A native of Buncombe County, he was a son of the late Burgin Ducker, Jr. and Hazel Lee Lunsford Ducker. He was also preceded in death by his first wife, Rita Davis Ducker; grandchildren: Charlotte Grace Ducker, Lucas Ducker, Zion Ducker; and sister,...
Bonnie Mae Collins
May 30, 2025
Bonnie Mae Collins
Bonnie Mae Collins, 87, went to be with the Lord on Friday, May 30, 2025, at the Solace Center.
A native of Buncombe County, Bonnie devoted her life to her faith and family. A beloved wife, mother, grandmother, and caregiver, she spent most of her life working as owner and operator of her daycare and volunteering at church and...
William "Andy" Stowe
May 27, 2025
William “Andy” Anthony Stowe, 57, went home to be with the Lord on Tuesday, May 27, 2025, at the Memorial Campus of Mission Hospital.
A native of Buncombe County, he was the son of Emily Jean Watts Warren and the late Raymond Harold Stowe. He was also preceded in death by his maternal grandparents, William Alonzo Watts Sr. and Emily Rogers...
Debra Louise Keffer
May 27, 2025
Debra Louise Keffer, 59, passed away on Tuesday, May 27, 2025, at her residence while surrounded by her family.
She was a daughter of the late Melvin Spencer Williams and Juanita Marie Spencer.
Debra was a true mother, always giving loving support to her children, grandchildren, and extended family. She will be greatly missed.
Those left to cherish her memory are her children:...
Charles Wesley Smith
May 22, 2025
Charles Wesley Smith, 47, passed away Thursday, May 22, 2025, at his residence following a courageous battle with cancer.
A native and lifelong resident of Buncombe County, he deeply loved his mom and his family. Charles was passionate about life and would pour himself fully into everything he cared about.
He was preceded in death by his brother, Scottie Smith; and grandparents,...
Paula Jean Allison
May 21, 2025
Paula Jean Taylor Allison, 67, went to be with the Lord on Wednesday, May 21, 2025, at the Solace Center.
She was a native of Henderson County and worked for most of her life as a secretary for a law firm and was of the Baptist faith.
She was a daughter of the late Walter Taylor and Dorris Jean Brown Taylor.
Surviving are...
Iva Glenn Shelton Ertzberger
May 12, 2025
Iva Glenn Shelton Ertzberger, 91, passed away on Monday, May 12, 2025, at the Carepartners Solace Center in Asheville, NC.
A native of Madison County, NC, she was a daughter of the late Kelly B. Shelton and Minnie Delova Woody Shelton, and wife of 65 years of the late Ray Ernest Ertzberger who passed away on July 8, 2019. She was...
Gene Franks
May 8, 2025
Gene Franks, 84, went to be with the Lord on Thursday, May 8, 2025, at his residence while surrounded by his family.
A native of Henderson County, he was a son of the late Willard Church and Jewell Franks Harwood. He was also preceded in death by his previous wife, Dixie Lee Franks; son, Christopher Franks; brothers: Jimmy Raines and wife...
Jose' Manuel Jaime Gonzalez
Apr 29, 2025
Infant Jose’ Manuel Jaime Gonzalez, passed away on Tuesday, April 29, 2025, at the Atrium Health Levine Children’s Hospital in Charlotte.
He was a son of Jesus Gonzalez Noyola and Miguel Jaime Acevedo.
Surviving in addition to his parents are his siblings: Lezly, Elizabeth and Michael; paternal grandparents: Miguel Jaime Sanchez and Guadalupe Acevedo Vega; maternal grandparents: Jose’ Gonzalez Rosillo and Lidia...
Jeanette Lee Roberts
Apr 29, 2025
Jeanette Lee Roberts, 77 of Asheville, joined her beloved husband, Richard Lee Roberts, on April 29, 2025. They were married for 59 years. When asked what she did in life, one would say she was Richard’s wife. Her greatest accomplishment in life would have been to be the greatest wife, mother, nana, daughter, and sister.
She was also preceded in death...
Alma Tinker Cagle
Apr 27, 2025
Alma Tinker Cagle, 93, went home to be with the Lord on Sunday, April 27, 2025, at the Aston Park Health Care Center.
A native of Erwin, TN, she was a daughter of the late Charley Broadus Tinker and Lula Chandler Tinker, and wife of the late Charles Cagle. She was also preceded in death by her daughter, Gloria Jean Angevine;...
Charles "Doug" Douglas Collins
Apr 25, 2025
Charles Douglas Collins, age 68 of Woodfin, NC went to be with his precious savior on April 25, 2025, at Care Partners Solace Center. Doug was born on September 11, 1956, to Charles Lewis & Lydia Novella Collins.
He graduated from Clyde A. Erwin High School in 1974. He worked in construction and maintenance until 2013 and at that time took...
Jo Ann Pearson
Apr 23, 2025
Jo Ann Brooks Pearson, 84, went home to be with her Lord on Wednesday, April 23, 2025, at Mission Hospital.
She was the daughter of the late Rev. E.B “Eddie” Brooks, founder of Woodland Terrace Baptist Church, who died in 1983, and her mother, Edna Ruth Brooks, who died in 1999; and wife of the late Morris Dale Pearson who died...
Patrick Michael Muzzi
Apr 22, 2025
Patrick Michael Muzzi, 75, passed away on Tuesday, April 22, 2025, at Mission Hospital.
A native of Utica, NY, he was the son of the late Bruno Michael Muzzi and Fannie Helena Salerno Muzzi.
Patrick loved everything about trains, whether scale or full size, and could tell you more than you would ever want to know about them. In his professional life...
Roy Eugene Norton
Apr 18, 2025
Roy Eugene Norton, 81, went to be with the Lord on Friday, April 18, 2025, at Mission Hospital.
Roy was a native of Franklin, NC. He was a member of Calvary Baptist Church and worked for American Enka (BASF) for over 30 years until his retirement.
He was the son of the late Manuel Lewis Norton and Ruby Hopkins Norton. He was...
Wade Arnold Edwards
Apr 18, 2025
Wade Arnold Edwards, 82, passed away on Friday, April 18, 2025, at his residence while surrounded by his family.
A native of Buncombe County, he was the son of the late William Arnold Edwards and Hazel Marie Bryant Edwards, and the husband of the late Betty Jean Shelton Edwards who passed away on June 12, 2010. He was also preceded in...
Joyce Hyatt Smith
Apr 17, 2025
Joyce Denise Hyatt Smith, 70, went to be with the Lord on Thursday, April 17, 2025, at Mission Hospital.
A native of Buncombe County, she retired from the Cafeteria at Sand Hill Venable School after nearly 30 years of service. She was a member of Maple Ridge Baptist Church in Candler.
Joyce was a daughter of the late Raymond Eugene Hyatt and...
Barbara Ann Wyatt Deal
Apr 13, 2025
Barbara Ann Deal, 89, of Asheville, NC, died Sunday, April 13, 2025, at Mission Hospital in Asheville.
Barbara was born February 12, 1936, in the Woodfin area of Asheville. She was a 1954 graduate of Woodfin High School and previously worked at Gerber Foods and later as a childcare provider before becoming a full-time homemaker.
She was a lifelong member of Elkwood...
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