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...

Mar 10, 2023

Leicester – Theresa “Mama T” Woody Baker, 64, passed away on Friday, March 10, 2023, at her home in Leicester.

Theresa was born on August 8, 1958, to Wayne Woody and Launia Sluder Woody. She is preceded in death by her parents, and brothers: Leon and Bobby Sluder.

She was an...

Mar 8, 2023

Asheville – William Thomas Muse, Jr., 69, passed away unexpectedly Wednesday, March 8, 2023 at Mission Hospital.

A native and resident for most of his life of Buncombe County, Mr. Muse retired from the City of Asheville Water Resources Department following 34 years of service. It was due to his diligence in making sure water...

Mar 8, 2023

Asheville – Minnie Catherine Ronchi Bogue, 94, went to her eternal home on Wednesday, March 8, 2023, at the Deerfield Retirement Center.

A native and resident of Blanford, IN for most of her life prior to moving to Mandeville Jamaica, WI for 10 years prior to moving to Asheville in 1981, she was a daughter...

Mar 8, 2023

Asheville – Mary Sue Motes Phillips, 81, went to her eternal home on Wednesday, March 8, 2023, at her residence. Her daughter, Lisa, was with her at the time of her passing.

A native of Madison, GA Mary was a daughter of the late Raymond Motes and Maebell Pendergrass Motes. She...

Mar 8, 2023

Fletcher – Heather Ann Marshall Pethtel, 42, went to be with the Lord on Wednesday, March 8, 2023, at the JF Keever, Jr. Solace Center.

A native of Blythe, CA, she was a long-time resident of Daytona Beach, FL and had resided in WNC since 2019. She was a Recruiter in the Entertainment Industry and...

Mar 5, 2023

Gail Louise McPeters Jones, 78, born on May 17, 1944, went home to be with the Lord on Sunday, March 5, 2023, at her residence while surrounded by family.

A native and lifelong resident of Buncombe County, Gail was a daughter of the late Gay Marvin McPeters and Juanita Bailey McPeters. She was also preceded...

Mar 4, 2023

West Asheville – Jonathan “Jon” Stephen Sparks, 43, born on August 3, 1979, went to his eternal home on Saturday, March 4, 2023.

A native and lifelong resident of Asheville, Jon was a beloved son of Edward “Ed” Sparks and Anita Wills Sparks. He is preceded in death by his companion, Henrietta Caldwell.

...

Mar 4, 2023

Linda Carol Risco, 72, died on Saturday, March 4, 2023, at Mission Hospital.

Anders-Rice Funeral Home is attempting to locate her next-of-kin. Please call (828) 254-3511.

Anders-Rice Funeral Home is Honored to Serve the Risco Family.

Mar 3, 2023

Fairview – James Harold “Jim” Cordell, 81, of 188 Old Fort Road, passed away Friday, March 3, 2023, at the John F. Keever, Jr., Solace Center.

A native of Houston, TX, he was a US Navy Vietnam War veteran and was a son of the late Harry McClellen Cordell and Bessie Margaret Wilton Cordell.

Mar 1, 2023

Asheville – Jo Ann Calloway McMahan, 83, went to be with the Lord on Wednesday, March 1, 2023, at The Oaks of Brevard.

A native and resident most of her life of Buncombe County, she was former Owner and Operator of Jo Ann’s Fashions and Limited Editions Clothing. She was a graduate of Lee H....

Mar 1, 2023

Harold “Wayne” Connor, 59, born on January 4, 1964, went to his eternal home on Wednesday, March 1, 2023, at the Memorial Mission Hospital.

A lifelong resident of Buncombe County, Wayne was a son of the Sheila Cabe Connor and the late Harold Oneal Connor. In addition to his father, he is preceded in death...

Feb 27, 2023

Woodfin – Ruby Jean Rumbough Foster, 64, of 22 Laurel Terrace, went to be with the Lord on Monday, February 27, 2023, at her residence.

A lifelong resident of Buncombe County, she retired in 2021 from Woodland Hills Ingles where she served in the Floral Department.

She was a daughter of...

Feb 25, 2023

Alexander – Miles Forrest DeBruhl, 82, born March 16, 1940, entered into his eternal home on Saturday, February 25, 2023, at his residence.

A native and lifelong resident of Buncombe County, Miles was a son of the late Gardner Gary DeBruhl and Clara Ledford DeBruhl.

Miles attended Clyde A. Erwin High...

Feb 21, 2023

*** Anders-Rice is attempting to locate Next of Kin for Mr. John Guffey.  Please contact us at (828) 254-3511 with any information. ***

Asheville – John Guffey, 84, passed away Tuesday, February 21, 2023 at the Care Partners Hospice John F. Keever, Jr. Solace Center.

A native of Buncombe...

Feb 21, 2023

*** SERVICE ANNOUNCEMENT UPDATE ***

Leicester – Donald Lee Fox, 73, passed away Tuesday, February 21, 2023 at the North Carolina State Veterans Home in Black Mountain.

Donald had spent the last eight years in a battle against cancer. Dr. Martin Palmeri and his warrior team, along with Dr. Kuehn and...

Feb 12, 2023

Barbara May Banks Edmonds, 86, went home to be with the Lord on Sunday, February 12, 2023, at Pardee Hospital.

Barbara was the wife of the late Willard Edmonds who died May 15, 2001.

Barbara retired from the Skyland Ingles Store Bakery following 30 years of service and was a longtime...

Feb 7, 2023

John Allen Barnett, 79, went to be with the Lord on Tuesday, February 7, 2023, at his home.

John was born April 23, 1943 in Asheville, NC to the late Glenn and Mattie Roberts Barnett.

A native of Buncombe County, John retired after 30 years from Three Mountaineers, Inc as a...

Feb 7, 2023

Candler - Barbara Elaine Reynolds Case, 75, passed away Tuesday, February 7, 2023 at the Care Partners Hospice John F. Keever, Jr. Solace Center.

A native and resident of Buncombe County for most of her life, Mrs. Case worked as a CNA in the Heart Tower at Mission Hospital. She was a member of Edgewood...

Feb 1, 2023

Erika Emma Anna Wilhelmina Gustava Martin Carmienke, 100, of Hot Springs, NC went to her eternal home on Wednesday, February 1, 2023, at Aston Park Health Care Center.

Mrs. Carmienke was a native of Hamburg, Germany and came to reside in Manchester Connecticut in the 1950’s until moving to Port Orange, Florida in 1993. In...