Hazel W. Barker
May 24, 2021
Dandridge, TN – Hazel Nell Woolley Barker, 85, passed away Monday, May 24, 2021 at the Jefferson Park Nursing Center in Dandridge, TN. A native of Wilton, AL, Mrs. Barker had resided in Buncombe County for most of her life. She was formerly employed with First Union National Bank as an Assistant Trust Officer, and was employed by the...
Dorothy "Dot" Stirewalt
May 23, 2021
Fairview - Dorothy “Dot” Virginia Stirewalt, 94, went home to be with Christ on Sunday May 23, 2021. She was a resident of Fleshers of Fairview Nursing Home and a lifelong resident of Buncombe County. She was a teacher’s assistant at Fairview Elementary school for over 20 years. She was the daughter of the late George Herman Williams and...
Jeff Shook
May 21, 2021
Asheville – Jeffery Lynn Shook, affectionately known as “Smurf”, 58, went to be with the Lord on Friday, May 21, 2021, at the John F. Keever, Jr. Solace Center. A lifelong resident of Buncombe County, he was a son of the late Mack Shook and Cornelia Hazel Haney Shook. He was also preceded in death by his sister, Cornelia...
Aaron "Joe" Holcombe
May 18, 2021
Aaron Barnard “Joe” Holcombe, 81, formerly of Barnardsville and Weaverville, passed away Tuesday, May 18, 2021 at Mission Hospital. Aaron was born in Gainesville, GA to the late John T. Holcombe and Thelma P. Welchel Holcombe. He will be missed by his loyal, faithful loving dog, a Pekingese, Buddy. He is survived by his wife of 45 years, Helen...
Pepito Olivete Padilla
May 18, 2021
Asheville, NC – Pepito Olivete Padilla, 75, passed away on Tuesday, May 18, 2021, at Memorial Mission Hospital. Born on July 13, 1945 in Pasay, Philippines, he resided in the Marshall Islands before moving the Asheville, NC. He is preceded in death by his parents, Casimiro Padilla and Jacinta Olivete Padilla; and a son, Louie Padilla. Surviving are his...
Emily Clark
May 15, 2021
Asheville – Emily Hughes Clark, 80, passed away Saturday, May 15, 2021 at her residence. A lifelong resident of Buncombe County, Mrs. Clark was a 1959 graduate of Erwin High School, and was employed in the textile and healthcare industries during her working career, working 12 years for Charles D. Owen before going to The Oaks of Sweeten Creek....
Betty Greene
May 11, 2021
Hickory – Betty Greene, 90, of Hickory, NC formerly of Weaverville passed away May 11, 2021 at Caldwell Hospice, Hudson, NC. Born in Buncombe County she was the daughter of the late Vernon and Vonnie Stuart. She was preceded in death by her husband Don Greene. She is survived by sons: David and Ronnie Greene and daughter-n-law Shirley Greene....
Robert "Bob" Rice
May 10, 2021
Asheville – Robert Alexander “Bob” Rice, 77, after fighting a courageous battle, was surrounded by his loving family at home and peacefully went to Heaven to be with the Lord on Monday, May 10, 2021. Mr. Rice was a lifelong resident of Buncombe County. He was a hard worker and was self-employed with many trade skills throughout the years....
Sidney "Reese" Kingry
May 3, 2021
Tryon – Sidney “Reese” Maurice Kingry, 77, passed away on May 3, 2021 at the Memorial Mission Hospital, Asheville. A native of Atlanta, GA he was a son of the late Cecil Kingry and Mary Lou Booker. He was also preceded in death by his son, John Kingry; and sister, Frances Gibson. Reese was a U.S. Army veteran and...
Mary "Marcella" Lipe
May 3, 2021
Asheville – Mary “Marcella" Wilkes Lipe, 71, went home to be with the Lord on Monday, May 3, 2021, at Memorial Mission Hospital. A native and lifelong resident of Buncombe County, she was a daughter of the late Plumber “P.J.” Wilkes and Lola Buckner Wilkes. She was also preceded in death by her husband, Donald “Don” Lipe who passed...
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...
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