Sep 12, 2023

William “Bill” Edward Gosnell, 80, went home to be with the Lord on Tuesday, September 12, 2023, at the Carepartners Solace Center.

A native and lifelong resident, Bill was the son of the late William Russell Gosnell and Adelaide Bishop Gosnell. He was also preceded in death by a daughter-in-law, Allison Gosnell.

Sep 12, 2023

Asheville, NC / Erwin & Limestone, TN – Marjorie Hensley Grooms, 98, gained her heavenly wings on Tuesday, September 12, 2023. She is now with her husband, many family members, and her Heavenly Father.

“My mother was and is the perfect example of a Christian woman. She has always made God (and me) proud.”

Sep 12, 2023

Candler – Todd Brandon Shotwell, 39, went home to be with the Lord on Tuesday, September 12, 2023, at the Memorial Mission Hospital.

A native of Buncombe County, he is a son of Freida Marie Blankenship and the late Thomas Lee Shotwell.

Todd graduated in 2002 from Erwin High School and...

Sep 9, 2023

Liselotte Doos Di Guiseppe, 88, passed away on Saturday, September 9, 2023, at the Bear Mountain Health and Rehabilitation Center.

Born in Weisbatten, Germany on March 15, 1935, she spent most of her life in Long Island New York working as a hairdresser from the young age of 16 until she could no longer work....

Sep 9, 2023

Heaven gained another angel today on Saturday, September 9, 2023, our beautiful mom Geneva Mae McKinney Moore Chandler.

Geneva Mae McKinney Moore Chandler was born on September 12, 1934, in Hendersonville NC to the late James Ernest McKinney and Myrtle Lula Sherlin McKinney.

Geneva Mae McKinney Moore Chandler was a Christian...

Sep 5, 2023

Michael James Austin, 53, went to home be with the Lord on Tuesday, September 5 2023, at Memorial Mission Hospital.

A native of Buncombe County, he was the son of Barbara Ann Mashburn Thomas and the late James Dennis Austin.

Surviving are his wife of 15 years, Joanna Etchinson Austin; mother,...

Sep 5, 2023

Howard Burgin, 56, passed away unexpectedly on Tuesday, September 5, 2023, at Memorial Mission Hospital.

A native and lifelong resident of Buncombe County, he was the son of the late Samuel Lee Burgin and Clara Bell Petty Burgin. He is also preceded in death by his sisters, Julia Burgin and Antinita Burgin; and brother, Robin...

Sep 5, 2023

Asheville – Juanita “Granny” Austin Calloway, 90, went to be with the Lord, Tuesday, September 5, 2023, at the Greens at Weaverville.

A lifelong resident of Buncombe County she was a former member of Friendship Baptist Church and employed for many years with T.C. Smith Drug Company.

She was a daughter...

Aug 28, 2023

Asheville - Thomas Edwin Anderson, 83, went to be with the Lord on Monday, August 28, 2023, at Memorial Mission Hospital.

Mr. Anderson was a native of Kane, PA and had resided in Northwestern Pennsylvania for many years prior to moving and residing in Western North Carolina for the past 23 years.

Aug 27, 2023

Dr. David Martin Gebb, 81, of Brevard, is in the presence of the Lord Jesus Christ on Aug. 27, 2023. He is rejoicing and set free of all his infirmities because Jesus died on the cross for our sins, conquered death and rose from the dead.

His loving and faithful parents were Dr. Lynnwood George...

Aug 26, 2023

Joel F. Sasscer, age 66, died of cancer August 26th.

He was the former director of Camp Living Water, a former officer of the U.S. Coast Guard and graduate of the Coast Guard Academy.

He is survived by his wife, Joanna Sasscer, and his children, Joshua Sasscer and daughter-in-law Leah, Julie...

Aug 26, 2023

Robin Mashburn Hunnicutt, of Candler, passed away unexpectedly on August 26th, 2023.

Robin dedicated her life to taking care of her family and friends, caring, giving, and loving to the fullest every day. She served many colleagues and patients at Mission Hospital for the past 29 years as a surgical nurse, providing excellent care and...

Aug 21, 2023

Sherrill Addy Fisher, 58, passed away suddenly on Monday, August 21, 2023, at her residence.

She was a daughter of the late Richard Reed Addy and Mary Lee Nemo Addy.

Those left to cherish her memory are her loving husband of 35 years, Brenton Fisher; children: Jennifer Densmore and husband Jason,...

Aug 20, 2023

Daren Wayne DuVall, 55, went to be with the Lord on Sunday, August 20, 2023. He is now reunited with his dad (Boss) Rev. C.J. DuVall and mother Margaret H. DuVall, also sister, Norma Jean Murphy, sister-in-law, Wanda DuVall, and step-mother, Betty DuVall.

Left to cherish his memory are his brothers, Jerry DuVall, and Allen...

Aug 20, 2023

Fairview – Grace Laurane Klenotiz Goldenberg, 96, passed away on Sunday, August 20, 2023, at Four Seasons, Elizabeth House.

Mrs. Goldenberg was born on July 6, 1927, in Harrisburg, PA to Andrew Edward Klenotiz and Anna Evanich Klenotiz. She worked for ITT and the State Department where she enjoyed her travels to Egypt, France, and...

Aug 19, 2023

Alyse Green Fielder, 71, passed away on Saturday, August 19, 2023, at the Memorial Mission Hospital in Asheville, NC.

A native of New York, NY she was a daughter of the late Joseph and Ruth Green. She was also preceded in death by her sister, Betty Moore.

Alyse attained her Masters...

Aug 18, 2023

Asheville – Claudette N. Dubois Harris, 82, passed away on Friday, August 18, 2023, at Memorial Mission Hospital.

Throughout her life she was very creative and enjoyed making jewelry and painting. She attended Saint Joan of Arc Catholic Church.

In addition to her parents, she is preceded in death by her...

Aug 16, 2023

Candler – Columbus Horace Young, 91, passed away on Wednesday, August 16, 2023, at the Carepartners Solace Center.

Mr. Young was born and grew up in Glenville and was a son of the late Ted and Iowa Young. He lived in Buncombe County for most of his life and was a member of Malvern Hills...

Aug 15, 2023

Asheville – Jim King, 72, passed away on Tuesday, August 15, 2023, at Mission Hospital.

A native Haywood County, he was a son of the late Roy and Maude Clark King. He was also preceded in death by his brother, Larry King; and sisters, Geneva Fox and Polly Fox.

Jim proudly...

Aug 15, 2023

Newton, NC – Viola Eugenia Capps Hooker, 99, went to be with the Lord on Tuesday, August 15, 2023, at the Abernethy Laurels Health Care Center.

A native of Madison County and a resident of Buncombe County for most of her life until moving to Catawba County in 2002. She retired from Magnavox where she...