Dec 31, 2023

Asheville – Geraldine Wilde Helms, 91, went home to be with the Lord on Sunday, December 31, 2023, at the Asheville Specialty Hospital.

A native of Madison County, she resided in Buncombe County since 1949. She was a daughter of the late Dwight Hobart Wilde and Alice Lilly Bishop Wilde, and the wife...

Dec 31, 2023

Robert Franklin Proffitt, 89, went home to be with the Lord on December 31, 2023, at the CarePartners Solace Hospice Center in Asheville, NC.

He was born on May 14, 1934, in Yancey County, NC, to David Dewitt Proffitt and Lola Whittemore Proffitt, who preceded him in death. He was the husband of Judy Ann...

Dec 30, 2023

Asheville – Martha Lee Brown Price, 94, went home to be with the Lord on Saturday, December 30, 2023, at the Aston Park Health Care Center.

A native and lifelong resident of Buncombe County, she was a daughter of the late Gordon Brown and Faye Penland Burris. She was also preceded in death...

Dec 30, 2023

Asheville – John Paul “JP” Hiler, III had an infectious smile and a strong presence on this earth. Sadly, that presence was re-located to heaven on December 30, 2023. If Heaven has historical signs, then JP is on a tour right now asking a million questions and ducking under barricades to get a better picture.

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Dec 29, 2023

Asheville – Garland Baxter Pressley, Jr., 99, known by most who knew him as “GB”, and fondly by his grandkids and great-grandkids as “Papoo”, went home to be with the Lord on Friday, December 29, 2023, at the Charles George V.A. Medical Center.

He was born on September 20, 1924 in Canton, NC...

Dec 28, 2023

William Roy Smith, 59, passed away unexpectedly on Thursday, December 28, 2023, at his residence.

A native of Raleigh, NC he had resided in Asheville since 1980 where he earned his degree in Political Science.

He is survived by his son, William Koski Smith of Miami, FL: his parents William Fred...

Dec 26, 2023

Candler – Mildred D. Pierce passed away on Tuesday, December 26, 2023, following a period of brief illness.

A native and lifelong resident of Buncombe County, she was a daughter of the late Romas Hicks Duncan and Anna Belle D. Johnson. She was also preceded in death by her daughter, Linda...

Dec 20, 2023

Betty Sue Mason Gardner, 91, went home to be with the Lord on Wednesday, December 20, 2023, at the River Bend Health and Rehabilitation Center, formerly the Western NC Baptist Home.

Betty Gardner was born on May 5, 1932 in Asheville, NC to a great Christian home. She always had good influences from her mother...

Dec 10, 2023

Arden – Norma Jean Travis Gowan, 82, passed away at her home on Sunday, December 10, 2023.

A native and lifelong resident of Buncombe County, she was a daughter of the late James Wallace Travis and Ettie Lucille Meek Travis, and wife of the late Ernest “Ernie” Ruble Gowan who passed...

Dec 7, 2023

Asheville – Betty Meadows, 98, went home to be with the Lord on Thursday, December 7, 2023, at the Swannanoa Valley Health and Rehabilitation Center in Asheville.

A lifelong resident of Buncombe County, she was a graduate of Mars Hill College. Mrs. Meadows retired from the N.C. Division of Vocational Rehabilitation Center and was a...

Dec 7, 2023

Woodfin – William “Bill” Taft Evans, Jr, 89, passed away peacefully at his home on Thursday, December 7, 2023.

A native and lifelong resident of Buncombe County, he was a son of the late William Taft Evans, Sr. and Alda Vearl Hollifield Evans. He was also preceded in death by his daughter, Cynthia...

Dec 7, 2023

Asheville – JoAngelia “Jo” Pierce Moody, 59, passed away unexpectedly at her home on Thursday, December 7, 2023.

Born in Abilene, TX, she grew up in Miami, FL until moving to Western North Carolina during her senior year of high school where she graduated from Brevard High School in 1982. She was a...

Dec 5, 2023

Alexander – Nola Eleanor Gentry Rash, 89, of 1085 Jenkins Valley Road, passed away on Tuesday, December 5, 2023, at the Aston Park Health Care Center.

A lifelong resident of Buncombe County and retired in 2010 following 20 years of service with Square D. She was a daughter of the late Herman Gideon Gentry and...

Dec 5, 2023

Charlotte, NC – Argylle Runion Woolley, 89, went to be with the Lord on Tuesday, December 5, 2023, at the Pavilion Health Center at Brightmore.

Mrs. Woolley was a native and resident of Buncombe County until moving to Charlotte in 1966. She retired in 1979 from Mirafi where she served as the receptionist. She was...

Dec 4, 2023

Asheville – George Robert “Loren” Ingle, 95, of 108 Appalachian Way, went to be with the Lord on Monday, December 4, 2023, at Mission Hospital.

A lifelong resident of Buncombe County, he retired from Lowes TV Service as an Electronic Technician. He was a member of Eagle Rock Church and the Aircraft Owners and Pilots...

Dec 4, 2023

Asheville - Robert G. “Cat” Benson, 92, went home to be with the Lord on Monday, December 4, 2023, at the Charles George VA Medical Center.

A native of Buncombe County, he was a son of the late Horace Benson, Sr. and Nellie Emma Warren Benson. He was also preceded in death by his wife,...

Dec 2, 2023

Asheville – Sandra Elaine Sparks Sprinkle, 80, went home to be with the Lord on Saturday, December 2, 2023, at her home while surrounded by family.

A native of Mitchell County, she resided in Buncombe County most of her life. She was a daughter of the late Avery and Oleta Duncan Sparks, and was also...

Dec 2, 2023

Donna Sue Bell

Leicester – Donna Sue Bell, 82, went to be with the Lord on Saturday, December 2, 2023, at Mission Hospital.

A native of West Frankfort Illinois, she lived most of her life in Arizona before moving to Leicester in 1991. Donna enjoyed painting and talking with friends sharing...

Nov 28, 2023

Asheville - Heather Michelle King, 47, went home to be with the Lord on Tuesday, November 28, 2023, at Mission Hospital.

A native and lifelong resident of Buncombe County, Heather was a devoted Christian and longtime member of Monticello Road Baptist Church. She worked at Jacksons Western Store for more than 10 years. She was...

Nov 28, 2023

Asheville – Thelma Marie Best, 84, passed away Tuesday, November 28, 2023, at the J.F. Keever Solace Center.

A native of McDowell County, she has resided in Buncombe County most of her life. She was a daughter of the late Samuel Oliver Effler and Bessie Mae Calloway Revis and was also preceded in death by...