Katie Lanae Williams
Jun 5, 2022
Katie Lanae Williams, 36, of Leicester, North Carolina went gently to sleep in Jesus on June 5, 2022. But the memory of her unwavering love and dedication to family-- which were always at the center of her heart-- lives on in each one of us. With every breath, we cling to the promise that all will be made new...
Frank Leon Dearmond
Jun 5, 2022
Dayton, TN – Frank Leon DeArmond, 78, passed away Sunday, June 5, 2022, at Mission Hospital in Asheville, NC. A native of Dayton, OH, Mr. DeArmond lived in Sidney, OH before moving to North Carolina in 1986, and then to Dayton, TN in 2021. He had been involved in the insurance industry since 1969, culminating in the foundation of...
Dotsy Worley Gray
Jun 2, 2022
Elkin, NC – Dotsy Worley Gray, 74, went to be with the Lord on Thursday, June 2, 2022, at the Hugh Chatham Memorial Hospital in Elkin. A native of Buncombe County, she had resided in Elkin since 2007 and was formally a Real Estate Agent and worked with the U.S. Post Office. Mrs. Gray was a daughter of the...
Sue Gillespie
Jun 1, 2022
Asheville – Eva Sue Gillespie, 71, passed away Wednesday, June 1, 2022 at the Memorial Campus of Mission Hospitals. A native of Buncombe County, Mrs. Gillespie had resided in Georgia for 25 years before returning to Asheville in 2020. She worked as a cloth inspector in the textile industry and cleaned several houses as a side business. Mrs. Gillespie...
Glenda Rash
Jun 1, 2022
Leicester – Glenda Ruth Davis Rash, 76, went to be with the Lord on Wednesday, June 1, 2022 at her residence. A lifelong resident of Buncombe County, she retired from Buncombe County EMS following 12 years of service, and formerly served as a volunteer EMT for Leicester Volunteer Fire Department. Mrs. Rash was a daughter of the late Tom...
Randy "Beanie" Tallent
May 31, 2022
Asheville – Randy “Beanie” Logan Tallent, 66, of Asheville, passed away on Tuesday, May 31, 2022, at the Care Partners Solace Center in Asheville after a decline in health due to ALS. Born in Franklin, NC on August 15, 1955, he was preceded in death by his mother Annie Maud Burnette Tallent, his father Jack Logan Tallent, and his...
Wayne Elmer Griffin
May 30, 2022
Wayne Elmer Griffin, 85, passed away on Monday, May 30, 2022, at the Memorial Campus of Mission Hospital. A native of Buncombe County, Mr. Griffin was a son of the late Lawson Griffin and Edith M. Herron Ruffing. He was also preceded in death by his wife, Pat “Nana” Griffin who passed away on May 16, 2022; and a...
Terry Dean Rogers
May 27, 2022
Marion – Terry Dean Rogers, 75, went to be with the Lord on Friday, May 27, 2022, at his residence. A native and resident most of his life in Buncombe County and a member of St. Paul’s UMC. He served with a Natural Food Distributor in Bagging Foods and over the years he always worked, had numerous jobs and...
Mary Laurel Brady
May 26, 2022
Howell, MI - Mary Laurel Brady, 30, of Howell, MI and formerly of Asheville, NC passed away on Thursday, May 26, 2022. Mary Laurel Brady was born on December 14, 1991 in Asheville, North Carolina to Karl, Sr, and Mary Joyce Brady. After moving to Michigan, Mary graduated from Hartland High School in 2010. She earned an associate degree...
Dennis Stines
May 24, 2022
Alexander - Orville Dennis Stines, 90, of 632 Old NC 20 Hwy, went to be with the Lord on Tuesday, May 24, 2022. A native of Madison County and resident of Buncombe County for most of his life. He served as a Construction Superintendent and Builder for most of his life and was a US Army veteran during the...
Robert "Bob" Melton, Sr.
May 23, 2022
Asheville - Robert “Bob” Thomas Melton, Sr., 83, went to be with the Lord on Monday, May 23, 2022, at the Elizabeth House. A lifelong resident of Buncombe County, he retired in 2001 from White & Williams Heating & Air Conditioning following 8 years of service and formerly was employed with Rogers Plumbing and Heating for over 30 years....
Craig Wilde
May 23, 2022
Weaverville – Craig Crawford Wilde, 69, went to be with the Lord on Monday, May 23, 2022, at his residence. A native and lifelong resident of Buncombe County, he was an Automobile Salesman for most of his life, having served with Ken Wilson Ford for 15 years and in helping with others, he started in specializing with handicap vans...
Vickie Gardner Becker
May 22, 2022
Asheville – Vickie Lee Gardner Becker, 84, peacefully went home to be with the Lord on Sunday, May 22, 2022, at her residence after a prolonged illness. She was born on January 1, 1938 in Port Huron, MI to the late William and Myrtle Mae (Bellanger) Kress. She is survived by her husband, Col. Ronald C. Becker, Ret., and...
Willie Loftin
May 21, 2022
West Asheville – Willie Loftin, 84, went home to be with the Lord on Saturday, May 21, 2022, at his residence. A native of Buncombe County, he was a son of the late Tom and Mary Jones Loftin. He was also preceded in death by his wife, Nancy Jean Loftin who passed away on May 27, 2006; sister, Lucille...
Bobby Gene Jones
May 20, 2022
Asheville – Bobby Gene Jones, 64, went home to be with the Lord on Friday, May 20, 2022, at his residence. A native of Buncombe County, he was a son of Patricia Ann Carver of Gastonia and the late Eugene Jones. He was also preceded in death by his brother, Scott Jones; and sisters: Angela Mullins, and Terry Humphrey....
Ruby Griffin
May 19, 2022
Leicester – Ruby Griffin, 85, passed away on Thursday, May 19, 2022, at her residence. A native and lifelong resident of Buncombe County, she was a daughter of the late Charlie and Tilda Waycaster Angel. She was also preceded in death by her husband, Bill Griffin; daughters: Kathy and Norma Griffin; sisters: Mary Lee, Loretta, and Frances; and brothers:...
Ralph Justice
May 18, 2022
Asheville – Ralph Reed Justice, 93, of 41 Cobblers Way, went to be with the Lord on Wednesday, May 18, 2022. A native of Henderson County, he had resided in Buncombe County since 1930, and was Owner & Operator of Justice Tree Service. Ralph was a devoted Christian and attended church regularly when his health permitted. He enjoyed strumming...
Sheila Joyce Reeves
May 18, 2022
Greer, SC – Sheila Joyce Reeves, 77, went home to be with her Lord on Wednesday, May 18, 2022, at the Windsor House in Greenville, SC. A native of Buncombe County, NC she resided in the Upstate of South Carolina since 1973. She was a daughter of the late James Earl Reeves and Clementine Grooms Reeves. She was also...
Lori Cheadle
May 18, 2022
Arden – Lucy Marie “Lori” Depew Cheadle, 58, of 24 Joshua Ridge, went to be with the Lord on Wednesday, May 18, 2022. A native of Johnson City, TN, she had resided in Buncombe County since 1978. She was a very loving wife, mother, and grandmother who adored her grandchildren and all of her family. She was a daughter...
Pat "Nana" Griffin
May 16, 2022
Asheville – Pat “Nana” Griffin, 72, of Nebo, passed away peacefully surrounded by her family on Monday, May 16, 2022. A native of Asheville, she was born on May 8, 1950, in Asheville, NC to the late Jack and May Henderson. She is also preceded in death by her late husband, Charles Drake; and brother, Gary Henderson. Pat enjoyed...
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