Jul 2, 2023

Joseph Grady Buckner, 88, passed away on July 2, 2023 at his home in Asheville, NC. Joe was born in Asheville on June 3, 1935, the son of Herbert Dennis Buckner, Sr and Anna Leah Hendrix Buckner. After graduating from Lee-Edwards High School, Joe attended Mars Hill College then was drafted into the US Army where he served two...

Jun 30, 2023

Asheville - Rometta Buchanan Dean, 89, passed away Friday, June 30, 2023, at her residence.

A native of Mitchell County, she had resided in Asheville since 1956, and was a daughter of the late Bryson and Edith Woody Buchanan, and the wife of the late Scott Coleman Dean. She was also preceded in death by...

Jun 30, 2023

Fletcher – Wayne Edward Hedrick, 68, went back to be with his Creator, the Lord Jesus Christ, on Friday, June 30, 2023, at Mission Hospital.

Born in the Fletcher area, he lived his life in the Buncombe/Henderson County area. He is preceded in death by his dad, Boyd Millard Hedrick; his loving wife, Frances (Sissy)...

Jun 26, 2023

Christian Morley Ray, 53, passed away on Monday, June 26, 2023, at Mission Hospital in Asheville, NC.

Born in Huntsville, Alabama, on July 28, 1969, he resided in NC for over 15 years. He was a member of Episcopal Church of the Nativity in Huntsville. He enjoyed being outdoors, hiking in the mountains...

Jun 25, 2023

Swannanoa – Frances Louise Banks Burnette, 86, went to be with the Lord on the morning of Sunday, June 25, 2023, at her residence while surrounded by her family.

A native and lifelong resident of Buncombe County, she was a daughter of the late Arthur Reagan Banks and Ann Albertine Warren Banks, and the wife...

Jun 22, 2023

Roberta “Ro” Bertha (Schweizer) Burghart died peacefully at her home with several of her loved ones by her side on June 22, 2023. Born with a fraternal twin sister February 15, 1930, to Albert and Irene Schweizer, Ro grew up during a poor but idyllic time on Staten Island, NY. She and her three sisters bicycled to the beach,...

Jun 20, 2023

Asheville – Wanda Lee Gosnell Fox, 85, went to be with the Lord on Tuesday, June 20, 2023, at Mission Hospital.

A native of Madison County, she was married for 60 years and shared in her husband’s ministry for 49 years. She was a faithful member of Avery’s Creek Free Will Baptist Church for 27...

Jun 18, 2023

Marshall – Eva Putnam Kuykendall, 75, went home to be with the Lord on Sunday, June 18, 2023, at her residence.

A native of Haywood County, she resided in Buncombe County most of her life until moving to Madison County two years ago. Mrs. Kuykendall worked for AB Emblem for more than 20 years and...

Jun 16, 2023

Asheville – Lloyd G. Robinson, 78, went to be with the Lord on Friday, June 16, 2023.

He was the son of the late Robert Bruce Robinson and Lorene Malone Robinson.

He formerly was employed by Cutler Hamer, was a mainstay at our local Flea Markets and served in the US...

Jun 15, 2023

Weaverville – Jerry Lee Mosser, 82, passed away on Thursday, June 15, 2023, at his residence.

Mr. Mosser grew up in Geneva, Indiana and lived in Verona, Wisconsin prior to moving to Buncombe County, NC 3 ½ years ago to be closer to family and these beloved mountains. He was a Microbiologist, Technical Writer, and...

Jun 11, 2023

Colleen Theresa Celestin, 66, passed away on Sunday, June 11, 2023, at the Spartanburg Regional Hospice Home in Spartanburg, SC while surrounded by her children.

Colleen was born in New Orleans, Louisiana before relocating to the Asheville area around the age of 8. She recently moved to Inman, SC where she worked as a veterinarian...

Jun 10, 2023

Asheville – Wanda Marie McElrath Stamey, 76, passed away on Saturday, June 10, 2023, at her residence.

A native and lifelong resident of Buncombe County, she was a daughter of the late Ernest McElrath and Ruth Davis McElrath of Candler. Her mother's family ran the Davis Store on the Pisgah Highway. Wanda graduated...

Jun 6, 2023

Asheville – Charles Lewis Cline, 85, of 25 Sienna Drive, went to be with the Lord on Tuesday, June 6, 2023, at the Charles George VA Medical Center.

A native of Swain County, he was a machinist, a member of Macedonia Baptist Church and was a US Air Force veteran.

Mr....

Jun 5, 2023

Spindale – Marisol Campo, 66, passed away on June 5, 2023, at her home.

A native of Santa Clara La Villa, Cuba, she was a daughter of the late Pablo De La Cruz Campo and Herminia Soe Cobo.

She competed well in a male dominated industry, as first, a...

Jun 4, 2023

Asheville – Marissa Michael Hudson, 27, passed away on Sunday, June 4, 2023, at Mission Hospital.

Marissa was an amazing mom, bright and full of laughter, made conversation with everyone, never met a stranger, and had a great heart!

She is preceded in death by her father, Clyde Arnspiger, IV; grandmother,...

Jun 4, 2023

Daniel Harlan Boone of Asheville, 86, passed away on Sunday, June 4, 2023, at The Greens at Weaverville.

As a native of Buncombe County, he was Owner & Operator of Daniel Boone Agency which he operated for 60 years in the Asheville area. Daniel was a veteran of the US Army and served...

Jun 1, 2023

*Anders-Rice Funeral Home is attempting to locate her Next-of-Kin, please call 828-254-3511.

Melanie Prucha, 58, died on June 1, 2023, at her residence, 500 Landis Court, Asheville.

She is survived by a sister, Cheryl Fincher.

No services are planned at this time.

May 31, 2023

Asheville ~ James R. Beck, 90, went home to be with the Lord on Wednesday, May 31, 2023, at his residence while surrounded by family.

A native and lifelong resident of Buncombe County, he was a son of the late Asa Lawrence Beck, Sr. and Opal Smathers Beck Wilson. He was also preceded in death...

May 30, 2023

Asheville ~ James Kenneth Scott, 68, Passed away peacefully on Tuesday, May 30, 2023, at the Elizabeth House.

Born March 25, 1955, in Redbank New Jersey, James spent most of his life in sunny Green Acres Florida and in 1979 Married his loving wife, Linda. In 1990 James moved to Western North Carolina....

May 26, 2023

Luciano James Bassani, 30, passed away unexpectedly on Friday, May 26, 2023, at his residence.

Born in West Palm Beach, Florida, on March 30, 1993, to Giuseppe Stelo Bassani and Cynthia Phillips Bassani, Luciano grew up and lived most of his life in Berea, Ohio. For the past six years, he worked at the Home...