Apr 21, 2023

Asheville - Eddie Crowder, 66, took his first peaceful and pain free steps into heaven on Friday, April 21st, 2023, after an extended illness.

A native of Buncombe Co., Eddie was the son of the late Roy Edward Crowder and Margaret Ann Bailey Crowder and husband of the late Janice Buckner Crowder who passed on...

Apr 20, 2023

Fairview – Pauline Faye Conner Reed, 93, went to be with the Lord on Thursday, April 20, 2023.

A native of Henderson County and resident of Buncombe County for most of her life. She was the daughter of the late Benjamin and Ina Duga Baily Conner and wife of Morris Weldon Reed who died October...

Apr 19, 2023

Lisa Hooker Schultz, 63, passed away unexpectedly on April 19, 2023, at her home in Asheville, NC. A vibrant and passionate soul, she will be forever missed by family and friends from all over this beautiful world.

Lisa Schultz was born to Dr. Don and Sally Schultz on April 4, 1960, and was raised in...

Apr 17, 2023

Candler – John Custer Perry, Jr. “Johnny”, 59, passed suddenly on Monday, April 17, 2023, while enjoying and caring for his beautiful property in Candler.

Johnny was born on December 25, 1963 to John “Custer” Perry, Sr. and Ruth Knight Perry in Asheville. Although Johnny was a longtime carpenter by trade, he was capable of...

Apr 16, 2023

Asheville – Judy Ann Edwards Watts, 78, passed away peacefully Sunday, April 16, 2023 at her home surrounded by her family.

A lifelong resident of Buncombe County, Mrs. Watts will be remembered as a loving wife, mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother. She was a sweet lady who offered her time to anyone, friend, or stranger, that...

Apr 15, 2023

Asheville – Hilda Messer Swayngim, 75, passed away peacefully Saturday, April 15, 2023, at the

Laurels of Summit Ridge Health and Rehabilitation Center.

A lifelong resident of Buncombe County, Ms. Swayngim was a 1965 graduate of Erwin High

School and retired as a CNA from WNC Baptist Retirement Home. She was...

Apr 15, 2023

Marshall – Dorothy Lou Tweed Williams, 84, went to be with the Lord Saturday, April 15, 2023.

A native of Madison County and resident of Buncombe County for most of her life. Mrs. Williams throughout her career was a Beautician and a daughter of the late Elmer and Dorothy Tweed. She was also preceded in...

Apr 9, 2023

Leicester – Miguel Angel Perez-Lopez, 46, passed from this life into his heavenly home on Sunday, April 9, 2023.

Miguel was born on July 11, 1976 in Mexico City, Mexico to Florentino Perez-Martinez and Cristina Lopez. He grew up in Ixmiquilpan, Mexico and moved to Buncombe County in 2001 where he worked as a construction...

Apr 8, 2023

Asheville – Faye Redmon Smith, passed away on Saturday, April 8, 2023, at the Memorial Mission Hospital.

A native of Madison County, she was a daughter of the late Grover and Lillian Roberson Redmon, and wife of the late Edward A. Smith.

Surviving are her sister, Helen R. Beck and husband...

Apr 6, 2023

Asheville - Janice Buckner Crowder, 71, took her first peaceful breath in heaven on Thursday, April 6th, 2023.

A native of Buncombe Co., Janice was the daughter of the late Jennings Coy (Junior) and Eleanor C. Buckner.

She was a graduate of Lee Edwards High School, Class of 1969. She recently...

Apr 5, 2023

Mary Greene Bowers, a humble and beautiful servant of the Lord, died of natural causes at the side of her husband Harry of 71 years in her 95th year. She gently fell asleep to wake no more until that day when the dead in Christ shall rise.

I am the resurrection and the life, says...

Apr 1, 2023

Asheville – Columbus Harold Tyrone Bailey, Jr., 71, of 650 Caribou Road, passed away on Saturday, April 1, 2023, at his residence.

A lifelong resident of Buncombe County. Ty was a 1971 graduate of TC Roberson High School. He retired in 2020 following many years of service with the South Forest Ingles on Hendersonville Road...

Mar 23, 2023

Asheville – Hazel Lamberth Bullman, 96, passed away on Thursday, March 23, 2023, at The Greens at Weaverville.

A native of South Point (Gaston County), she resided in Buncombe County for most of her life. She was a daughter of the late Leonard McCoy Lamberth and Lora Sharp Lambert and the wife of the late...

Mar 23, 2023

Summerville, SC – Georgia Burrell Allen, 86, passed away on Thursday, March 23, 2023, at the Summerville Medical Center.

A native of Asheville, she resided in Summerville, SC for the past 20 years. She was the daughter of the late Bert Mason Burrell and Hattie Lee Curtis Burrell, and wife of the late John G....

Mar 22, 2023

Kenneth Leonard Larsen, 81, of 62 Clarendon Road, went to be with the Lord on Wednesday, March 22, 2023.

A native of Cook County, Illinois he had resided in Buncombe County since 1971 and was a son of the late Clarence Melvin Larsen and Ruth Lindquist Larsen. He was also preceded in death by his...

Mar 20, 2023

Judith Ann Willis Street, “Judi”, 72, passed away peacefully on 3/20/2023, surrounded by those she loved most. Judi laughed a lot, lived life to the fullest, and loved her family and friends dearly. Malic, Aiyana, and Nadia were the highlight of her life.

Judi was predeceased by her husband, Arthur Street, parents, Laura Lou Boone...

Mar 18, 2023

Leicester – Bessie Sharpe Sams, 92, passed away on Saturday, March 18, 2023, at her home while surrounded by family.

Bessie was born in Leicester on June 22, 1930, to Came and Mary Ward Sharpe. She was preceded in death by her parents; husband, Weaver; son, Ronnie and his wife Donna; daughter-in-law, Mae; brothers: Cecil,...

Mar 17, 2023

Asheville – Betty Jean Benson Coleman Moore, 89, went home to be with the Lord on Friday, March 17, 2023, at her home while surrounded by family.

Mrs. Moore was born on March 27, 1933, to Rev. Horace “Tobe” Benson and Nellie Warren Benson. She is preceded in death by her parents, a sister, Arney...

Mar 17, 2023

Asheville – Jerry Dean Riddle, 77, went to be with the Lord on Friday, March 17, 2023.

A native of Buncombe County and a son of the late Jeter C. Riddle and Lucille Lee Riddle. Mr. Riddle was a 1964 graduate of Clyde A. Erwin High School, R.V and Automotive Salesman and member of Stoney...

Mar 10, 2023

Alexander – Harold Lee Sprouse, 75, went to his eternal home on Friday, March 10, 2023, at Memorial Mission Hospital.

A native and lifelong resident of Buncombe County, he was a son of the late Lewis Martin Sprouse and Margaret Edna Mae Spivey Sprouse. He was also preceded in death by his sisters: Joyce Riebell...