Obituary Listing

Fred Morrow

Fred Morrow

Jan 22, 2022

Woodfin – Fred William Morrow, 92, of 22 6th Street, passed away Saturday, January 22, 2022 at the NC State Veterans Home in Black Mountain. He was a lifelong resident of Buncombe County, was a plumber, and served in the US Army during the Korean War. He was a son of the late Lyda and Annie Mae Crabtree Morrow...

Rodney "Papaw" Edward Hendrix

Rodney "Papaw" Edward Hendrix

Jan 20, 2022

Rodney "Papaw" Edward Hendrix, 64, passed away on Thursday, January 20, 2022, at the Memorial Mission Hospital. A native and lifelong resident of Asheville, he was a son of Betty Jean Wallen Hendrix of Asheville and the late John Edward Hendrix. Rodney enjoyed fishing and spending time with his family. He especially enjoyed watching his grandchildren play sports. He...

Johnny Clinton Warren

Johnny Clinton Warren

Jan 18, 2022

Candler – Johnny Clinton Warren, 70, passed away on Tuesday, January 18, 2022, at his residence. A native and lifelong resident of Candler, he was a son of the late Ulysses Stonewall Warren and Daisy Ola Keith Warren. He was also preceded in death by three sisters and three brothers. Johnny’s greatest joy was spending time with his grandchildren....

Pauline Cantrell Cassada

Pauline Cantrell Cassada

Jan 16, 2022

Leicester – Pauline Cantrell Cassada, 96, the daughter of the late Sampson and Leta Caldwell Cantrell of the Leicester community, passed away on Sunday, January 16, 2022, at her home surrounded by a family who loved her dearly. She was the wife of the late Cecil Cassada who passed away on January 15, 2001. She is also preceded in...

Johnny Moss

Johnny Moss

Jan 15, 2022

Asheville – John Lee “Johnny” Moss, 87, of 141 Brickyard Road, went to be with the Lord on Saturday, January 15, 2022 at the Memorial Campus of Mission Hospitals. A native of Yancey County, he retired from Buncombe County School System following 30 years of service and was a member of Sunrise Baptist Church. Mr. Moss was the son...

Thomas Dewight Dill

Thomas Dewight Dill

Jan 15, 2022

Black Mountain - Thomas Dewight Dill, 86, of 932 Old US Hwy #70, passed away Saturday, January 15, 2022 at the Black Mountain Neuro Medical Center. A native of Henderson County. He was the son of the late William Dewight Dill and Phoebe Missouri Carver Dill. Surviving are his sister Doris Moore and husband, Francis of Edneyville. Private burial...

Micah Kellan Greene

Micah Kellan Greene

Jan 14, 2022

Candler – Micah Kellan Greene, 37, went home to be with the Lord on Friday, January 14, 2022, at the John F. Keever, Jr. Solace Center. A native and lifelong resident of Buncombe County, he was a son of Neil Wilson Green of Candler and the late Carrie Jean Greene. He was also preceded in death by his brother,...

Larry Penley

Larry Penley

Jan 13, 2022

Asheville – Larry Allen Penley, 69, went to be with the Lord on Thursday, January 13, 2022 at his home. A native of Henderson County and lifelong resident of Buncombe County. He was a Medical Supply Technician at the Charles George VA Medical Center for 23 years, attended Lee Edwards High School and was a member of Words of...

Billy Joe Debruhl

Billy Joe Debruhl

Jan 13, 2022

Asheville – Billy Joe DeBruhl, 81, passed away on Thursday, January 13, 2022, at the John F. Keever, Jr. Solace Center. A native and lifelong resident of Buncombe County, he was a son of the late Joe Payne DeBruhl and Jewel Evelyn Brown DeBruhl. He was also preceded in death by his brother, Larry Jimmy DeBruhl. Mr. DeBruhl served...

Patricia "Pat" Jones

Patricia "Pat" Jones

Jan 12, 2022

Asheville – Patricia “Pat” Mae Jones, 81, of 3 Brickyard Drive, went to be with the Lord on Wednesday, January 12, 2022. A native and lifelong resident of Buncombe County, she formerly was employed with Belding Corticelli Inc for over 10 years. She was a daughter of the late William E. Jones and Pearl Ann Sherlin Jones and was...

Mary Joan Calloway

Mary Joan Calloway

Jan 9, 2022

On January 9, 2022, Mary Joan Calloway, 87, of Asheville, NC ascended to Heaven to join her beloved husband of 71 years, Noel. Joan was born on March 3, 1934 in Asheville to Robert Lee Coleman and Velsa Amemiel Coleman. As one of four children, she was preceded in death by sisters Dolores and Betty, and brother Jerry. Joan...

Cynthia Reyes

Cynthia Reyes

Jan 9, 2022

It is the Lord who goes before you. He will be with you; He will not leave you or forsake you. Do not fear or be dismayed. DEUTERONOMY 31:8 Cynthia Lynn Rigney Reyes, 59 born in West Islip, New York and resided in Buncombe County was reunited with our Heavenly Father in his eternal kingdom on Sunday, January 9,...

Timothy Dobbings

Timothy Dobbings

Jan 6, 2022

Arden – Timothy Christopher Dobbings, 66, passed away unexpectedly Thursday, January 6, 2022 at his home. A native of Miami, FL, Tim had resided in Buncombe County since 1974. As a teen, he enjoyed surfing in Florida, and as a young adult, became very interested in collecting 1960’s and 1970’s rock and roll and jazz records, amassing an extensive...

Darrien Michael Carver

Darrien Michael Carver

Jan 5, 2022

Asheville – Darrien Michael Carver, 24, of 35 Trexler Road, passed away Wednesday, January 5, 2022. A native of Buncombe County and the son of Ashlie Brook Carver Oetman of the home and Christopher Mark Sherren of Asheville. Surviving in addition to his parents are his sisters, Danielle Oetman and Jade Sherren and brother, Mason Sherren. Celebration of life...

June  Bowman Lane

June Bowman Lane

Jan 3, 2022

Asheville – June Bowman Lane, 64, went home to be with the Lord on Monday, January 3, 2022, at Pardee Hospital. A native and lifelong resident of Buncombe County, she was a daughter of the late Harold Winston Bowman and Annie Mae Russ Bowman. June was the cornerstone of her home, always providing love and direction to those she...

Robert Wayne Curtis, Sr.

Robert Wayne Curtis, Sr.

Dec 31, 2021

Asheville – Robert Wayne Curtis, Sr., 74, went home to be with the Lord on Friday, December 31, 2021, at the John F. Keever, Jr. Solace Center. A native and lifelong resident of Buncombe County, he was a son of the late Maynard Walter Curtis and Virginia Mabel Smith Curtis. He was also preceded in death by his wife,...

Charlotte Reiner Baldwin

Charlotte Reiner Baldwin

Dec 30, 2021

Asheville – Charlotte Reiner Baldwin, 93, went to be with her Lord on Thursday, December 30, 2021 at Flesher’s Fairview Healthcare Center. Our Bible tells us this about our Mother, who can find a virtuous woman? For her price is far above rubies. Charlotte and Ken loved to travel, but in her later years, she loved being home, planting...

David Christian Molter

David Christian Molter

Dec 29, 2021

Fletcher – David Christian Molter, 67, of 316 Lower Brush Creek Rd., passed away Wednesday, December 29, 2021. A native of Mecklenburg County and resident of Becky’s Rest Home in Fletcher for 32 years. Mr. Molter was the son of the late David Kephart Molter and June Corinne Smith Molter and was a US Army Vietnam Veteran. Surviving are...

Bonnie Mae Reece

Bonnie Mae Reece

Dec 27, 2021

Weaverville – Bonnie Mae Owenby Reece, 85, passed away Monday, December 27, 2021 at the Memorial Campus of Mission Hospitals. A native of Blairsville, GA, she had resided in Buncombe County most of her life. She retired following 40 years of service from Carolina Freight Carrier where she served as Office Manager, was a member of Newbridge Baptist Church...

Madeleine Lack

Madeleine Lack

Dec 27, 2021

Fletcher – Madeleine Dudley Lack, 101, went to be with the Lord on Monday, December 27, 2021 at the Elizabeth House. A native of West Chester, PA. She had resided for most of her life in PA, prior to moving to WNC in 2011. She retired from the former Pennsylvania R/R following 42 years of service and was of...