Dec 24, 2024

Rita Jayne Phillips Rhymer, 81, went to be with the Lord on Tuesday, December 24, 2024, at Mission Hospital.

  A native of Graham County, she was a daughter of the late William Lock Phillips and Claudia Lail Phillips. She was also preceded in death by her sister, Geraldine Brooks.

  Rita was a longtime member of Newfound Baptist Church and worked...

Dec 22, 2024

Larry Wayne Gipe, born on October 20, 1947, passed away peacefully on December 22, 2024, leaving behind a legacy of love, hard work, and community service. He was preceded in death by his beloved parents, Mary Yoke Gipe and B.L. Gipe, and his brother, Bob Gipe.

Larry is survived by his devoted wife of 54 years, JoAnn Gipe, and his two...

Dec 20, 2024

Fairview – Rosa Lee Rathbone Ledford, 87, went to be with the Lord on Friday, December 21, 2024, at The Greens at Spruce Pine.

  A native of Mitchell County, she was a daughter of the late George Dewey Rathbone and Bessie Mae McKinney Rathbone. She was also preceded in death by her first husband, Wayne Buckner; second husband, Alvin Ledford;...

Dec 19, 2024

On December 19, 2024, Randy Keith Smith of Arden, NC decided to take seriously his proclamation of being a free bird, and made his way to Heaven. If you ask anyone who knew Randy, a “free bird” described him well. He was full of humor, compassion, love for the outdoors, and most importantly, love for his family.

     Raised in...

Dec 16, 2024

Donald “Don” Edwin Clark, 69, went to be with the Lord on Monday, December 16, 2024, while at his home.

A native of Buncombe County, he was a graduate of Clyde A. Erwin High School. He deeply loved his family, and he had a passion for Ford Mustangs, having owned many throughout his life. He enjoyed being around friends, and never...

Dec 14, 2024

Wayne “Pete” Honeycutt, 79, went home to be with The Lord on Saturday, December 14, 2024, at the Swift Creek Health Center at the Templeton of Cary, NC.

  A graduate of Erwin High School class of 1963 and lifelong resident of Buncombe County, he was a son of the late Mack Daniel Honeycutt and Edna Scott Honeycutt. He was also...

Dec 14, 2024

Doyle Glen Radford

Candler – Doyle Glen Radford, 90, went to be with the Lord on Saturday, December 14, 2024, at his residence.

A native of Madison County, he spent most of his life in Buncombe County. Doyle worked for many years at B.A.S.F maintaining the machines. He was a great...

Dec 14, 2024

Leicester – Barbara Jean Ewart, 71, went home to be with The Lord on Saturday, December 14, 2024, at her residence while surrounded by her family.

A native of and lifelong resident of Western North Carolina, she was a daughter of the late Carl Young Robinson and Bernice Vildia Honeycutt Robinson, and the wife of...

Dec 10, 2024

Faye M. Huskey

Marion – Rebecca Faye Miller Huskey, 84, went to be with the Lord on Tuesday, December 10, 2024, at her residence.

A native of Buncombe County, she was a great seamstress and jewelry maker, self-published four books, loved to cook, loved her family and was of the Christian...

Dec 9, 2024

Asheville – Judith Ann Brown Griffin-Alden, born March 9th, 1943, is the daughter of Claude and Ruth Brown and is survived by many family members, church family, friends, and former students. She made a lasting impact on all she met and will be missed dearly.

Funeral services will be held at 2 PM on Friday,...

Dec 8, 2024

Ricky Lee Beachboard, aged 66, passed away peacefully at his residence on December 08, 2024. He was a loving husband, devoted father, cherished Pap, and dear friend to many.

A lifelong resident of Buncombe County, NC, Rick lived a life filled with love, laughter, and kindness shown to many. He was known for his warm...

Dec 8, 2024

Asheville – Annette Evelina Sawyer Watts, 67, went home to be with The Lord on Sunday, December 8, 2024, at her residence while surrounded by her family.

A native of Stow, Massachusetts, she resided in Buncombe County most of her life. She was a graduate of Clyde A. Erwin High School, Class of 1975 where...

Dec 7, 2024

James Rayburn Gloeckner, 73, passed away on Saturday, December 7, 2024, in Asheville, NC.

A native of Jacksonville, FL, he resided in Asheville, NC for over 20 years. He was a son of the late Charles Francs Gloeckner and Mary Elizabeth Childs Gloeckner.

James was a U.S. Navy Veteran and beloved...

Nov 29, 2024

Asheville – Norma Jean Worley, 90, went home to be with The Lord on Friday, November 29, 2024, at her residence.

A native of Paris, TN, she resided in Buncombe County since 1981. She was a daughter of the late J.D. Ray Carrington and Adell Crawford Carrington, and the wife of the late Roy Clay...

Nov 29, 2024

Charles (Chuck) Bennett Jr. of Asheville, NC passed away at home on November 29, 2024. He was born at Mission Hospital on December 31, 1952.

Chuck’s family, friends, and colleagues will remember him as a seeker of knowledge and as a

curator of the finer things in life, and for his keen sense...

Nov 25, 2024

Yeoman Tyron Jiva Johnny, 29, passed away unexpectedly on Monday, November 25, 2024, at Memorial Mission Hospital in Asheville, NC.

Yeoman was born in Micronesia on September 2, 1995 to Yoster Johnny and Thelma Pelep Johnny. He lived in Asheville, NC since 2017 and worked for Milkco.

Yeoman is preceded in...

Nov 24, 2024

David Charles Rathbone, 60, passed away on Sunday, November 24, 2024, at the Autunm Care of Saluda Center.

A native of Buncombe County, he was a son of the late Emory Vincent Rathbone and Ruth Elizabeth Beck Rathbone.

Those left to cherish his memory his aunt, Patricia Ann Wyatt; and cousins:...

Nov 24, 2024

George Dennis Rodgers Miles, 66, passed away unexpectedly on Sunday, November 24, 2024, at Memorial Mission Hospital.

A native of Charleston, SC, he resided in Buncombe County most of his life. He was a son of the late Harvey Lee Miles and Kona Jean Barnwell Miles. He was also preceded in death by his sister,...

Nov 20, 2024

Brevard –Shirley Mae McLaughlin Creech, 75, passed away Wednesday, November 20, 2024, at The Oaks at Brevard.

A native of Transylvania County, she was a daughter of the late Clyde Lee McLaughlin and Ida Mae Lusk McLaughlin, and wife of 56 years of the late Robert Mason “Bobby” Creech, Sr. who passed away on November...

Nov 19, 2024

Candler – Clara Belle Reed, 89, went to be with the Lord on Tuesday, November 19, 2024, at Mission Hospital.

A native of Swain County, she was a daughter of the late Fred Fuller and Grace Stillwell Fuller. She was also preceded in death by eight siblings.

She was a longtime...