Howard Donald Overman
May 2, 2021
Candler – Howard Donald Overman, 73, of 70 White Rock Branch Road, Candler, passed away on May 2, 2021 at the John F. Keever Solace Center after an extended illness. He is preceded in death by his parents, Roscoe and Lula Cody Overman; brothers: Edward and Jimmie Overman; and a sister, Mary Angel. Left to cherish his memory are...
Jayne Lombardo
Apr 30, 2021
Asheville – Jayne Elizabeth Roberts Lombardo, 57, passed away Friday, April 30, 2021 at the Memorial Campus of Mission Hospitals. A native of Statesville, NC, Jayne had resided in Buncombe County since 1970. She was an experienced hair and nail technician, and worked later in life at Mission Hospitals as a radiology technician. Jayne loved the beach, especially the...
Ken Plemmons
Apr 30, 2021
Leicester – Kenneth Kermit “Ken” Plemmons, age 87, went to be with his loved ones on Friday, April 30, 2021. He was born July 17, 1934 in Spring Creek to his late parents, Kenneth V. and Bonnie Lee Meadows Plemmons, whom we are sure met him at Heaven’s door, along with his son, William. Ken leaves behind to treasure...
Mihna Rospel
Apr 29, 2021
Mihna Rospel, 69, went to be with the Lord, Thursday, April 29, 2021, at Memorial Mission Hospital. Mrs. Rospel was a native of Pohnpei, Micronesia and was a daughter of the late Mikio Minoru and Marihna Alanzo Minoru. She is also preceded in death by her husbands: Alter Mudong, Pelerino Mudong, and Samuel Rospel. She is survived by her...
Bob Haney
Apr 29, 2021
Asheville - Robert Noah “Bob” Haney, Jr., “The Great Bob Haney”, age 66, went home to be with our Lord Thursday, April 29, 2021 following a valiant battle with cancer. Bobby was born in Waynesville, NC on March 4, 1955 to Robert and Rose Marie Haney, and was a graduate of Erwin High School. He loved to travel, Dunkin...
Margaret Ann Allen
Apr 25, 2021
Margaret Ann Cannon Allen, 66, a lifelong resident of Asheville went to be with the Lord after a long battle with illness on April 25, 2021. She attended Asheville High. She spent her life waiting tables at some of the popular restaurants in Asheville. She worked most notably at Silver Dollar, Tastee Diner, but the bulk of her career...
Doris Baker Spencer
Apr 25, 2021
Fletcher - Doris Lillian Baker Spencer, 94, went to be with the Lord, Sunday, April 25, 2021 at her residence. Mrs. Spencer was a native of Algona, Iowa and a resident of the Asheville area since 1955, was a member of Trinity Baptist Church and was a professional seamstress for most of her life. She was the daughter of...
Michael E. Knisely
Apr 25, 2021
Michael Edward Knisely, 66, died peacefully at home on April 25, 2021, leaving his beloved wife Jane, many friends and colleagues, and a huge extended family to remember and celebrate his life. In Asheville, Mike’s home for nearly a quarter century, he was a gracious, well-known and highly respected public servant. After a 24-year career with the Asheville Fire...
Thomas Grady Robinson, Sr.
Apr 24, 2021
Thomas Grady Robinson, Sr. was a lifelong resident of Jacksonville, FL He was born on December 25, 1944 in Ft. Benning, GA to Clifford and Beatrice Robinson. He passed away suddenly on April 24, 2021. He attended Robert E. Lee High School. He was married to his loving wife, Wanda for 46 years. Grady spent most of his career...
Donald Victor Kee
Apr 17, 2021
Donald Victor Kee, a resident of Asheville for many years, went to be with our Lord April 17, 2021. The funeral service will be held Friday April 23, 2021 with 1:00 pm viewing and 2:00 pm service at Discovery Church, 110 Johnston Blvd, Asheville, NC. He will be laid to rest at Black Mountain State Veterans Cemetery. Donald was...
Jim Whiteside
Apr 16, 2021
Asheville – James Walter “Jim” Whiteside, 76, went to be with the Lord on Friday, April 16, 2021. A lifelong resident of Buncombe County, he was the son of the late James Taylor Whiteside and Dorothy Boone Whiteside. Mr. Whiteside was a Vietnam Veteran having served in the US Navy, was an avid golfer and a member of Macedonia...
Michelle Bachelor
Apr 15, 2021
Asheville – Michelle Rae Masopust Bachelor, 74, went to be with the Lord on Thursday, April 15, 2021 at the Memorial Campus of Mission Hospitals. She was a native of Oklahoma City, OK, where along with her husband pastored from 1973-1990 and resided in Whittier, CA until moving to Asheville in 2000. She was Program Director with the Billy...
Sammy Murdock
Apr 13, 2021
Elberton, GA – Sammy D Murdock, 84, passed away Tuesday, April 13, 2021 at the Care Partners John F. Keever, Solace Center. A native of Mocksville, NC, Mr. Murdock was a retired real estate agent, and was working in the maintenance department of IPS Packaging. He was a veteran of the US Air Force, serving for twelve years. Mr....
Jerry "Don" Hawkins
Apr 11, 2021
Asheville – Jerry “Don” Donald Hawkins, 76, went to be with the Lord on Sunday, April 11, 2021 at his residence. A native of Madison County, he was a son of the late Charlie Clingman Hawkins and Marie Margaret Robinson Maynard. He was also preceded in death by his daughter, Lisa Marie Reid, and brother, Phil Hawkins. Mr. Hawkins...
Alvin G. Rogers
Apr 10, 2021
Alvin (Al) G. Rogers, 88, of Cherokee North Carolina went home to be with his Lord and Savior on April 10th, 2021 at Care Partners Health Services in Asheville. He is survived by his Wife of more than 65 years, Mary Jo Rogers of Cherokee, North Carolina, where they were married. He is also survived by his son Glenn...
Carolyn Ann Jones
Apr 10, 2021
Asheville – Carolyn Ann Jones, 55, passed away peacefully on Saturday, April 10, 2021. A native and lifelong resident of Buncombe County, she had served for many years as a waitress at the Grove Park Inn. Carolyn was the daughter of Marjorie Shelton Jones of Asheville and the late George Larry Jones, Sr. She was also preceded in death...
Neil Cathey
Apr 9, 2021
Weaverville – Neil Ervin Cathey, 86, went to be with the Lord on Friday, April 9, 2021 at the Charles George VA Medical Center. A lifelong resident of Buncombe County, he was a son of the late John Dow Cathey and Nellie Shope Cathey Baldwin. He was also preceded in death by his granddaughter, Krysten Oaks, 2 sisters and...
Bob Turner
Apr 7, 2021
Candler, NC – Bob Turner, 63, passed on Wednesday, April 7, 2021, to join his family in heaven. Bob was a son of the late Robert Bryson Turner and Frances Watt Briggs. Bob enjoyed life and had a big personality, he was generous, authentic, and loving. He was an amazing father and enjoyed everything that was Harley Davidson and...
June E. Rice
Apr 6, 2021
Asheville – June Elizabeth Worley Rice, 86, of 40 Gerber Road, passed away Tuesday, April 6, 2021 at her residence. A native of Buncombe County, she had served for many years as a waitress and cook. Mrs. Rice was the daughter of the late Earl Bascombe Worley and Flora Louise Jenkins Worley and wife of the late Ted Eugene...
Raymond Wilson
Mar 26, 2021
Raymond Wilson, 90, went to be with the Lord on Friday, March 26, 2021 at the John F. Keever Jr. Solace Center. A native of Yancey County, Mr. Wilson was a son of the late Huie and Bertha Murphy Wilson and was married for 60 wonderful years to the late Elizabeth M. Wilson. He was also preceded in death...
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