Nov 7, 2022

Asheville - Sherrie Ruth Robinson Wilson, 68, of 151 Reed Street, went to be with the Lord Monday, November 7, 2022.

Mrs. Wilson was a lifelong resident of Buncombe County and a daughter of the late James Millard Robinson and Ruth Emily Bishop Robinson. She was also preceded in death by her brother, Lloyd James...

Nov 6, 2022

Asheville – William “Bill” Johnson Marr, Major USAF (Ret), 80, went home to be with the Lord on Sunday, November 6, 2022, at the Smoky Ridge Health and Rehabilitation Center in Burnsville.

A native of Hartford, CT he had resided in Buncombe County, NC most of his life. He was the son of the late...

Nov 4, 2022

Asheville – Betty Jackson Wilson, 80, went home to be with her Lord and Savior on Friday, November 4, 2022, at the Emerald Ridge Rehabilitation and Care Center.

A native and lifelong resident of Buncombe County, Betty Wilson was born on February 19, 1942, to Eugene Jackson and Ruth McElrath Jackson. Betty was a member...

Nov 2, 2022

Brevard – Robert Mason “Bobby” Creech, Sr., 76, passed away Tuesday, November 2, 2022.

A native and resident most of his life of Buncombe County. He was a son of the late Brooks Robert Creech and Sarah Leona Curtis Buckner and was also preceded in death by his brothers Ray and Tony Buckner. Mr. Creech,...

Oct 31, 2022

Asheville– Ann Mary Randall, 40, went home to heaven on the morning of Monday, October 31, 2022, on Halloween, which was one of her favorite holidays.

Ann was born on July 9, 1982, in Asheville to John Randall, Jr. and Elizabeth Ann Brackett. She loved the Lord and wanted,...

Oct 29, 2022

Infant Lexa Lynn McAbee, passed gently into the arms of Jesus on Saturday, October 29, 2022.

Lexa was preceded in death by her paternal grandmother, Janie McAbee.

Those left to cherish her memory are her loving parents: Kelly Ballew McAbee and Christopher Lee McAbee; loving big brother, Aiden McAbee; maternal grandparents:...

Oct 25, 2022

Fletcher – John Turner "J.T." Barber, 81, passed away Tuesday October 25, 2022 surrounded by love. J.T. was born on March 25,1941 in Asheville NC. He was a 1961 graduate of Clyde A. Erwin where he met his high school sweetheart Gloria of 61 years. He leaves a huge hole in the hearts of his friends and family who...

Oct 24, 2022

Asheville – Thomas Lee “Tommy” Shotwell, 67, of 20 Waterford Court, went to be with the Lord on Monday, October 24, 2022.

A native and lifelong resident of Buncombe County, a graduate of Clyde A. Erwin High School, an avid golfer and a member of Macedonia Baptist Church. Mr. Shotwell was formerly employed with Sun...

Oct 20, 2022

Asheville – Junius “Bud” Sales, Jr., 85, of Asheville, passed away at his home on Thursday, October 20. He is survived by his wife of 62 years, Aretha Wilson Sales, daughter Keila Briggs and husband Blaine, grandchildren, Annlei Briggs Burke, husband Josh, Ivy Briggs, Nathan Sales, wife Kate, Laurel Sales, and sister, Peggy Whisnant and husband J.D. He was...

Oct 20, 2022

Leicester – Robert Wayne Penley, 82, passed away on Thursday, October 20, 2022, at his residence.

Mr. Penley was born on March 16, 1940, in Asheville to Landrith Gerald Penley and Lucille Lewis Penley. In addition to his parents, he is preceded in death by his wife of 54 years, Wilma Jean Penley; and brother,...

Oct 18, 2022

Candler – Mona Howard Sharpe Pinner, 76, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, October 18, 2022, at her residence.

Mona was born on January 9, 1946, in Asheville to Esley William Howard and Katherine Hazel Redmond. Mona worked for American Enka/Brand Rex for 18 years and then for Mission Hospital as a Certified Nurse Assistant for...

Oct 16, 2022

Asheville – Burch Victoria Lowe Suthard, 95, passed away Sunday, October 16, 2022 at Stonecreek Health and Rehabilitation Center.

A native of Chatham County, GA, Mrs. Suthard had resided in Buncombe County for most of her life. She retired from the shipping and receiving department of Taylor Instruments and was a member of Turkey Creek...

Oct 16, 2022

Asheville – Bernice Ann Dyar Mathis, 81, passed away on Sunday, October 16, 2022, at The Oaks of Sweeten Creek.

Mrs. Mathis was born on April 17, 1941, in Anderson, SC to James Henry Dyar and Minnie Inez Dyar. She was a loving mother and homemaker, having raised five children on her own. She will...

Oct 14, 2022

Donald Berry Warren, age 82, long time resident of Cleveland TN, passed away Friday morning, October 14, 2022. He was born in Asheville NC. He was the son of the late Elmer Otto Warren and Edna Alma Jones Warren. He is preceded in death by his wife Ann Paige Willis Warren, his son Donald Richard Warren, his brother Eugene...

Oct 14, 2022

Mars Hill – Joseph Eugene “Gene” Sircey, 56, passed away unexpectedly Friday, October 14, 2022 at his home.

A native of Buncombe County, Gene worked as an auto mechanic most of his life. He loved cars, motorcycles, or anything with a motor. His love of cars led to him driving race cars for a number...

Oct 13, 2022

Alexander – Richard “Dickie” Sluder, 70, passed away on Thursday, October 13, 2022, at Mission Hospital.

Dickie was born on October 15, 1951, in Alexander to Harold and Margaret Sluder. He was well known in the community and a friend to many. He was a longtime swimming pool builder and farmer. He loved his family...

Oct 13, 2022

Kathleen “Kathy” Kellogg, 73, passed away peacefully on Thursday, October 13, 2022, at the CarePartners Solace Center.

Kathleen was born on December 19, 1948, in Clarion County, PA and resided in Buncombe County, NC for most of her life. She graduated from AB Technical College where she received her Nursing Degree and obtained her RN...

Oct 12, 2022

Asheville – Betty Jo Oliver Stephenson, 88, went to be with the Lord on Wednesday, October 12, 2022.

She was the daughter of the late William Hillary Oliver and Emma Hollifield Oliver; stepdaughter of the late Robert James Oliver, and wife of 64 years to the late Rev. F. Daniel Stephenson.

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Oct 11, 2022

Leicester – Gearleen Ethel Roberson Brown, 94, went to be with the Lord on Tuesday, October 11, 2022.

A lifelong resident of Buncombe County, she retired in 1990 from Mars Mfg Company and was a member of Western Chapel UMC.

Mrs. Brown was a daughter of the late Fred and Alice...

Oct 8, 2022

Fairview – Sheila Mae Yates, 57, passed away peacefully on Saturday, October 8, 2022, at her residence while surrounded by her family.

Sheila was born on July 14, 1965, in Asheville to Clifford and Cornelia Ann Hall Yates. She was a loving mother, grandmother, and friend. She will be missed by all who knew her....