Dec 7, 2022

Leicester – Howard H. Lunsford, 89, of 31 Golden Lane went to be with the Lord Wednesday, December 7, 2022.

Mr. Lunsford was a native and resident of Buncombe County until 1952. He and his family moved throughout the United States over the many years serving as CEO of several large Bread Companies and upon...

Dec 7, 2022

Candler – Leesa “Dee-Do” Bishop Jones, 69, went home to be with the Lord on Wednesday, December 7, 2022.

A native and lifelong resident of Buncombe County, she was a daughter of the late George L. Bishop and Betty L. James Bishop, and wife of the late James “Raymond” Jones. She was also preceded in...

Dec 6, 2022

Leicester – Martha Julene Rhodes Colburn, 75, of 31 Coyote Ridge Run went to be with the Lord on Tuesday, December 6, 2022, at her residence.

A native and resident most of her life of Buncombe County and was a daughter of the late Allie Mae Revonda Rhodes Surcey. She was also preceded in death...

Dec 2, 2022

Asheville – Mary Evelyn Justice, 84, went to be with the Lord on Friday, December 2, 2022.

A native and lifelong resident of Buncombe County, she was a daughter of the late Herman and Fannie Corn Gentry. She was also preceded in death by her husband of over 65 years, Ralph Justice; and sister, Lorraine...

Dec 1, 2022

Asheville – David Gary McMahan, 72, of 5 Eve Drive passed away Thursday, December 1, 2022 at his residence.

Mr. McMahan was a lifelong resident of Buncombe County and was a son of the late Maude Louise Edwards McMahan. David was the husband of Karen Floreta Miller McMahan who died November 30, 2008 and was...

Dec 1, 2022

Alexander – Kenneth Luke Cook, 73, passed away on Thursday, December 1, 2022. He had significant health problems for a number of years, but through his determination he was able to return home and enjoy life for the past six months.

Kenneth was the son of the late Luke Herman Cook and Doris Clontz Cook....

Nov 29, 2022

Donna McKinley

Asheville – Donna P. McKinley, 88, entered into her heavenly home to celebrate with The Lord Jesus and her family while at her home surrounded by family on Tuesday, November 29, 2022.

A native of Yancey County, she resided in Buncombe County most of her life. She was a...

Nov 26, 2022

Ann Vann Stewart, 86, of Asheville went to be with the Lord, Saturday, November 26, 2022 at her residence

Mrs. Stewart was born in Wayne County and a resident of Buncombe County most of her life. She was the daughter of the late Noel Edgar Vann and Delphia Elizabeth Peele Vann and the wife of...

Nov 25, 2022

Asheville – Howard Avery Rice, 76, went to be with the Lord on Friday, November 25, 2022.

A lifelong resident of Buncombe County, he was a wonderful caring man who loved all of his family unconditionally - spending time with all of his family every chance he could get.

Mr. Rice...

Nov 23, 2022

Clyde – Derryl Ray DeBruhl, 73, passed away peacefully while surrounded by family at his home on Wednesday, November 23, 2022.

A native of Buncombe County, he was born on November 5, 1949, to Hilliard M. DeBruhl and Harriett Fisher DeBruhl. Derryl graduated from Clyde A. Erwin High School in the class of 1968. He...

Nov 22, 2022

Arden – David “Dave” Evans, 67, passed away unexpectedly Tuesday, November 22, 2022, at his home.

Born in Ohio, Dave grew up in Bronxville, NY before moving to Alexandria, VA, where he lived for most of his life. He moved to Buncombe County nine years ago. His first part time job was as an assistant...

Nov 21, 2022

Leicester –Doniese Hughes Goodnough, 89, passed away Monday, November 21, 2022 at the John F. Keever, Jr. Solace Center.

A native of Rutherford County and resided in Buncombe County. She worked at Square-D and in retail sales and was active in the US Marine Corps League Ladies Auxiliary.

Mrs. Goodnough was...

Nov 17, 2022

Candler – Hollis Emerson “Bud” Allen, Jr., 67, of 23 Janet Road passed away peacefully Thursday, November 17, 2022 at Advent Health following a long illness.

Bud was born in Orlando, Florida and had resided in Candler most of his life. He was a son of the late Hollis Emerson Allen, Sr. and Gloria Joyce...

Nov 15, 2022

Weaverville – Dovie Matilda Marler Rice, 94, of 109 Sprouse Town Road, went to be with the Lord Tuesday, November 15, 2022.

A lifelong resident of Buncombe County. Mrs. Rice was a daughter of the late Joseph Marler and Bonnie Mae Sprouse Marler and the wife of Clarence “Pete” Rice who died April 7, 1996....

Nov 15, 2022

Fletcher – William Edward Wilkie, 79, entered the presence of his Precious Savior on November 15, 2022, after a courageous battle with cancer.

William (Ed) was a native of Henderson County. He was born to Clarence and Doniva Wilkie on April 8, 1943. He was a graduate of the first graduating class of West Henderson...

Nov 12, 2022

Asheville –Rachel Pagán, loving mother, sister, daughter, and friend, passed away on November 12, 2022, in Asheville, NC.

Rachel served in many ways, and made a profound impact on those around her.

She first served in the U.S. Navy for 4 years.

She then served as a registered nurse for 25+...

Nov 11, 2022

Asheville –David Eugene Buckner, 80, passed away peacefully in his sleep on the morning of Friday, November 11, 2022, at his home.

A native and lifelong resident of Buncombe County, he was the son of the late Cora Lee Hendricks Miller and Fred Miller. He was also preceded in death by his wife, Linda Warren...

Nov 11, 2022

Asheville – Charles “Charlie” Erick Cox, Sr., 79, went home to be with the Lord and gained his wings on Friday, November 11, 2022, at the Carepartners Hospice Solace Center.

A native of Kingstree, SC, he had resided in Buncombe County, NC most of his life. He was the son of the late Lonnie Howell...

Nov 11, 2022

Doris Lee Hunter Stone, 94, of 162 Piney Ridge Drive, went to be with her beloved Husband, Friday, November 11, 2022 at her residence.

Mrs. Stone was born in Forsyth County and a resident of Buncombe and Henderson Counties since 1970. She was the daughter of the late William Hoyt Hunter, Sr and Mallie Lee...

Nov 10, 2022

Candler –Neil Wilson Greene, 75, went home to be with the Lord and be reunited with his wife and two sons on Thursday, November 10, 2022.

A native and lifelong resident of Buncombe County, he was the son of the late Bryan Wilson Greene and Sara Allen Greene. He was also preceded in death by...