Obituary Listing

John Roger Boone

John Roger Boone

Jul 12, 2021

Asheville – John Roger Boone, 78, went home to be with the Lord on Monday, July 12, 2021, at the Baptist Memorial Hospital of Memphis, TN. A native of Marion, NC he was a son of the late Frank Edward Boone and Tuie Roxanna Bradburn Boone. He was also preceded in death by his daughter, Sherry Boone; brothers: Frank...

John  T. Meadows

John T. Meadows

Jul 12, 2021

Asheville – John Troy Meadows, 96, of 25 Dove Road, went to be with the Lord on Monday, July 12, 2021 at the Pelican Health at Asheville. A lifelong resident of Buncombe County, he retired in 1987 from Supply Specialities following 21 ½ years of service where he was in charge of Shipping and Receiving. He was a son...

Jim Standridge

Jim Standridge

Jul 12, 2021

Asheville – James Earl “Jim” Standridge, was born December 15, 1949 and went to be with the Lord on Monday, July 12, 2021. A strong, hard working man that had a heart bigger than the universe. He brought a smile to everyone he was around. His family was his prize possession. He was a lifelong resident of Buncombe County,...

James "Jim" Lester Rhew

James "Jim" Lester Rhew

Jul 9, 2021

Asheville- On July 9th 2021, James "Jim" Rhew joined the Lord and is celebrating with family and friends in Heaven. Jim Rhew was known for his larger than life personality, his love for America, his love for his wife and family, his hospitality, being a successful businessman, and devoted to the care of burned and crippled children. Jim was...

Freddie Sales

Freddie Sales

Jul 6, 2021

Asheville – Fred “Freddie” Wallace Sales, 73, went to be with the Lord on Tuesday, July 6, 2021 at the Elizabeth House. A native and resident for most of his life of Buncombe County, he retired following many years with Ford Dealerships as a Sales Representative and also a retired member of Reynolds Volunteer Fire Department. Following retirement, he...

Herman C. West

Herman C. West

Jul 5, 2021

Swannanoa – Herman C. West, 84, of 111 Old Jim’s Branch Rd., went to be with the Lord on Monday July 5, 2021. Mr. West was a native of Bryson City and resided in Buncombe County most of his life and son of the late John and Beulah Pelkington West. He was also preceded in death by his wife,...

Jesse Richard Franklin

Jesse Richard Franklin

Jul 3, 2021

Asheville - Jesse Richard Franklin, 72, passed away peacefully with his loving family by his side, Saturday, July 3, 2021, at his residence. He was born in Florence, SC to the late Orville Gary and Anna Rochester Franklin and was also preceded in death by three brothers, who were also proud veterans, Gary, William (Midge) and Phillip Franklin. Mr....

Nancy Ann Rodier Callahan

Nancy Ann Rodier Callahan

Jul 2, 2021

Nancy Ann Rodier Callahan, 63, went to be with the Lord on Friday, July 2, 2021 at her residence. A lifelong resident of Buncombe County, she was a daughter of Mary Weber of Fletcher and the late Arthur Rodier. She was also preceded in death by her husband, Spurgeon “J.R.” Junior Callahan, III. Nancy worked for more that 20...

Frances Gail Fisher Ramsey

Frances Gail Fisher Ramsey

Jul 2, 2021

Asheville – Frances Gail Fisher Ramsey, 73, passed away on Friday, July 2, 2021, at the Memorial Mission Hospital. A lifelong resident of Buncombe County, she was a daughter of the late Claude and Elsie Fisher. She was also preceded in death by her sister, Kathleen; and brothers: Ray, Jimmy, Wayne, J.C., and Kenny. Surviving are her daughter, Janet...

Brenda Kaye Camby Reed

Brenda Kaye Camby Reed

Jun 30, 2021

Asheville – Brenda Kaye Camby Reed, 71, passed away unexpectedly on Wednesday, June 30, 2021, at the Memorial Mission Hospital. A native and lifelong resident of Buncombe County, she was a daughter of the late Junior Camby and Bernice Ruth Hugg House. Surviving are her children: Patricia “Pattie” Reed and her son, Justin Reed of Asheville, and also Tammy...

Dr. Pamela L. Starcher

Dr. Pamela L. Starcher

Jun 26, 2021

In the early morning hours of Saturday, June 26, 2021, Pamela L. Starcher left the confines of her earthly body behind to step into the brilliance of her Maker. She held fast to her faith, even as her body failed. In her last days, she was at peace with all the things she knew, which amounted to little in...

Ralph Willis Roberts

Ralph Willis Roberts

Jun 24, 2021

Alexander - Ralph Willis Roberts, 75, of Macedonia Road, Alexander, NC passed away on June 24, 2021 at Mission Hospital. A lifelong resident of Alexander, he was the son of the late Carl Francis Roberts and Ibbie Ball Roberts. Ralph was an author of over 100 books, video producer, book publisher and photographer., He was a decorated Vietnam Veteran...

Judy Johnson Denton

Judy Johnson Denton

Jun 18, 2021

Judy Johnson Denton, 63, passed away on Friday, June 19, 2021, at the Memorial Mission Hospital. She was a daughter of the late Pete Johnson and Patsy Idella Bain Locklear. She is survived by her daughters: Tasha Denton, Tabitha Denton, Christy Hunt, and Rachel Willingham, and by many extended family and friends. A private memorial service will be held...

Rev. Charles Albert Shelton

Rev. Charles Albert Shelton

Jun 18, 2021

Swannanoa - Rev. Charles Shelton, age 73, met the loving and precious Savior he preached about for 40 years on Friday, June 18, 2021. Charles was raised in Madison County and the eldest son of the late Everett “Bud” and Kathleen (Martin) Shelton on July 1, 1947 and was a resident of Buncombe County most of his life. He...

Asaleen Bishop Rogers

Asaleen Bishop Rogers

Jun 18, 2021

Asheville – Janney Asaleen Bishop Rogers, 99, went home to be with the Lord Friday, June 18, 2021 at Brookdale Senior Living. She was a native of Crewe, VA and has resided in Madison County since she was 6 years old and later moved to Buncombe County, a member of Beaverdam Baptist Church and former Bakery Manager at the...

Jewell L.  Rogers

Jewell L. Rogers

Jun 17, 2021

Sylva - On June 17, 2021, God called another faithful servant home, Jewell Lillian Lunsford Rogers. She passed away peacefully under the care of The Hospice Solace Center, Asheville. Mrs. Rogers was a loving wife, mother, sister, aunt, grandmother, and great-grandmother. Born on March 13, 1933, Mrs. Rogers was the daughter of the late Carl Everette Lunsford and Roxie...

Lucinda Lynn Knapp Robinson

Lucinda Lynn Knapp Robinson

Jun 16, 2021

Asheville – Lucinda Lynn Knapp Robinson, 53, passed away unexpectedly on Wednesday, June 16, 2021, at her residence. A native and lifelong resident of Buncombe County, she was a daughter of Helen Tweed Chandler of Asheville, and the late Porter Lee Knapp, Sr. She was also preceded in death by her brother, David Lee Knapp. Lucinda worked for Mountain...

Vicki  Lynn Dukes Paulk

Vicki Lynn Dukes Paulk

Jun 15, 2021

Vicki Lynn Dukes Paulk, 59, passed away unexpectedly on Tuesday, June 15, 2021, at her residence. A native of Freemont, Nebraska, she was a daughter of the late Clyde McKinnie Dukes and Marlene Mildred Goree Dukes. She was also preceded in death by her husband, Madison V. Kelley; sister, Cheryl West; and brother, Eric Dukes. Our mother loved her...

Angela Michelle Ellis

Angela Michelle Ellis

Jun 15, 2021

Asheville – Angela Michelle Ellis, 58, went to be with the Lord on Tuesday, June 15, 2021, at Emerald Ridge Health Care. A native and lifelong resident of Buncombe County, she was a daughter of Irene Kilby Ellis of Asheville and the late Roy Edwin Ellis, Jr. Surviving in addition to her mother are her sister, Margaret Ellis of...

Virginia Charlene  Rogers

Virginia Charlene Rogers

Jun 14, 2021

Virginia “Jennie” Charlene Sluder Rogers, 84, went to be with the Lord on Monday, June 14, 2021, at her home. A native and lifelong resident of Buncombe County, she was a daughter of the late Carl and Lou Bailey Sluder. She is also preceded in death by her husband, Hubert Rogers; sisters: Shirley Franklin, and Mildred Burchette; and brothers:...

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