May 24, 2023

Candler – Wiley “Gene” Proffitt, 79, went to be with the Lord on Wednesday, May 24, 2023, at the CarePartners Solace Center.

A native of Sevierville, TN, he was a long-time employee at American Enka and later worked for Colbond, Inc. where he served as the Union Vice President advocating for improved benefits for his...

May 24, 2023

Rockingham – Margie Elizabeth Burrell Blackwell, 67, passed away on Wednesday, May 24, 2023, at her residence.

Mrs. Blackwell was a daughter of the late Vance Edward Burrell and Margie Elizabeth Marlor Burrell. She was also preceded in death by her husband, John “Johnny” Blackwell who died August 2, 2018; and brothers: Edward Burrell, and...

May 23, 2023

Doris 'Dori' Ann Barrett passed away peacefully on May 23, 2023, after a nearly-three-year battle with brain cancer.

Born to Charles and A. Elizabeth Coole formerly of Albany WI. To know Dori was to be family, and she leaves behind a wealth of people who loved her. Dori is survived by her husband, Benjamin Barrett;...

May 23, 2023

Lorene Delores Rhodes Wilkie, 80, of Hoopers Creek went home to be with her Lord and Savior peacefully in her home on May 23rd, 2023. She was surrounded by her loving family during the last months of her earthly journey. She was preceded in death by her loving husband of 61 years, William Edward Wilkie, along with her beloved...

May 20, 2023

Asheville – Florence Mae Case Hugg, 66, went to be with the Lord on Saturday, May 20, 2023, at CarePartners Solace Center.

She was a native of Douglas, WY, and had worked for Madden ACE Hardware at River Ridge. She is preceded in death by her parents, Floyd and Jane Thompson Case.

May 19, 2023

Arden – Dorcas Butuna, 75, passed away on Friday, May 19, 2023, at the Memorial Mission Hospital in Asheville, NC.

She was born on October 14, 1947, in the Marshall Islands to Barton Butuna and Lekmen Zakious Butuna. In 2001 she moved to the Asheville area.

She is preceded in death...

May 18, 2023

Leicester – Maxine Mathis Owens, 68, went to be with the Lord on Thursday, May 18, 2023, at the Solace Center.

A native of Madison County, she had lived in Buncombe County since 1972. She knew she was saved and trusted in the Lord. She had a strong faith in the Lord Jesus Christ and...

May 18, 2023

Weaverville – Billie Faye Arrowood, age 74, of Weaverville, North Carolina passed away at home Thursday, May 18, 2023, in the presence of family.

She was originally from LaFollette, Tennessee before relocating to Michigan where she was a longtime resident of Wyandotte, Michigan. She worked at Blue Cross Blue Shield for over twenty years, then...

May 16, 2023

Alexander – James "Jamie" Eugene Riddle, 51, died peacefully on Tuesday, May 16, 2023, at his residence.

Jamie was born April 29, 1972 in Buncombe County, North Carolina. Most recently, Jamie resided at his mother’s home, where he assisted her and his Aunt Opal with yard work and various jobs.

Jamie...

May 12, 2023

Asheville – Jon Ann McElreath Plemmons, 63, passed away on Friday, May 12, 2023, at the CarePartners Solace Center.

A native and lifelong resident of Buncombe County, she was a daughter of the late John McElreath and Janet Reeves McCoy.

Those left to cherish her memory are her daughter, Shannon Hallowell...

May 9, 2023

Fairview – Jeremiah Dwight Lytle, Jr., 48, passed away on Tuesday, May 9, 2023, at the CarePartners Solace Center.

A native and lifelong resident of Buncombe County, he was a 1993 graduate of A.C. Reynolds High School. He enjoyed life, loved music, and had a great sense of humor that would brighten all those around...

May 8, 2023

Mills River – Mary Lee Luther Hatton, 82, went to be with the Lord on Monday, May 8, 2023, at the Greenville Memorial Hospital.

A native and lifelong resident of Buncombe County, she worked for over 30 years at Bon Worth Clothing Mfg, and was a longtime member of Friendship Baptist Church.

May 8, 2023

Weaverville – Evelyn Marjorie Hill Robinson, 98, went to be with the Lord on May 8, 2023, at her residence.

A native of Buncombe County, she previously worked for Southern Bell, Gorham Silver Plant and retired from the Asheville-Citizen Times as a telephone operator. She was a longtime member of Pleasant Hill Baptist Church.

May 5, 2023

Betty Jean Hollingsworth,78, passed away on May 5, 2023.

She was preceded in death by her husband Gene Hollingsworth and her brothers Timothy and Thomas Shotwell. Betty loved crafting and sharing her creations with family and friends and taking care of her home.

Betty is survived by her son and daughter-in-law,...

May 5, 2023

Asheville – Martha Faye Sherlin, 58, passed away on Friday, May 5, 2023, at the Memorial Mission Hospital.

A native and lifelong resident of Buncombe County she was a daughter of the late James Jackson Sherlin and Patricia Mae Jones.

Martha enjoyed spending time creating crafts and fellowshipping with friends at...

May 2, 2023

Hendersonville – Martha A. “Munk” Worley, 87, went to sleep peacefully at her home surrounded by family on Tuesday, May 2, 2023.

A native and lifelong resident of Buncombe County she was a daughter of the late Fred Allen and Nola Magdalene Sanford Allen, and the wife of the late Robert E. Worley. She was...

Apr 30, 2023

Arden – Richard Miller “Dick” Booher, 84, of 149 Weston Road, passed away on Sunday, April 30, 2023 at his residence.

Mr. Booher was a native of Bristol, TN and a resident of the Asheville area for most of his life. He was the son of the late John Blevins Booher and Gladys Elizabeth Miller...

Apr 27, 2023

Asheville – Ruby Estelle Carswell Grooms, 92, went to be with the Lord on Thursday, April 27, 2023 at John F. Keever Jr. Hospice Solace Center.

A native of Burke County and resident of Buncombe County since 1949. She was a daughter of the late Rev. Isaiah and Callie Mace Carswell and wife of Harry...

Apr 26, 2023

Morganton – Inez Janette Moses Hill, 79, passed away on Wednesday, April 26, 2023, at the Greens of Weaverville.

A native of Valdese, Mrs. Hill resided in Buncombe County from 1969 till 2008 when she moved back to Burke County. She was a 1962 graduate of Drexel High School and retired from Mission Hospital following...

Apr 22, 2023

Asheville – Lela Shelton Davis, 93, passed away on Saturday, April 22, 2023, at her home..

A native of Madison County, she was the wife of the late Ernest Davis, and daughter of the late Albert Vernon Shelton and Vinnie Hall Shelton.

Lela retired from Sears in 1998 after 50 years...