Obituary Listing

Bertha Dellinger

Bertha Dellinger

Jan 27, 2021

Asheville - Bertha Bagwell Dellinger, 83, passed away Wednesday, January 27, 2021 at Harmony Square at Reynolds Mountain. A native of Fairview, Mrs. Dellinger graduated from Fairview High School, and then from Gardner-Webb University and Queens University. She had resided in Drexel, NC for 47 years before moving to North Myrtle Beach, SC for another 10 years, returning to...

Daisy Brown

Daisy Brown

Jan 25, 2021

Candler – Daisy Eloise Dahle Brown, 96, of 50 Suddreth Lane, went to be with the Lord on Monday, January 25, 2021 at the John F. Keever, Jr. Solace Center. A native of Athens, WI, she formerly managed restaurants and last served at Wal-Mart as a greeter, and was a member of Pole Creek Baptist Church. She was the...

Phillip Edward Bell

Phillip Edward Bell

Jan 22, 2021

Swannanoa – Phillip Edward Bell, 75, of Swannanoa, passed away Friday, January 22, 2021 at Carolina Pines at Asheville Health Care Center. A native of Washington, DC, Mr. Bell had resided in Buncombe County since 1993. He was fascinated by Native American culture and people, which led him to open Spirits on the River first in Cherokee, then in...

Norman Calhoun

Norman Calhoun

Jan 20, 2021

Norman Louis Calhoun, 90, of Asheville, passed away peacefully after a brief illness on January 20, 2021. He was preceded in death by his wife, Peggy B. Calhoun, also of Asheville. A native of Buncombe County, Norman was a former brick and rock mason, a salesman and painter. In his later years, he became well known locally and at...

Susan Mcnutt Chambers

Susan Mcnutt Chambers

Jan 15, 2021

Weaverville – Susan McNutt Chambers, 63, moved to her eternal home in heaven on Friday, January 15, 2021. Susan was the daughter of the late Barney Leonard McNutt and Mamie Kelly McNutt, and is survived by her husband David William Chambers of 40 blessed years. Susan grew up in Knoxville, graduating from the University of Tennessee with a degree...

Linda Sluder

Linda Sluder

Jan 13, 2021

Asheville – Linda Sluder, 78, passed away on Wednesday, January 13, 2021, at the John F. Keever, Jr. Solace Center. A native and lifelong resident of Buncombe County, Mrs. Sluder was a daughter of the late Fred and Clara Strickland Deaton. She was also preceded in death by her sister, Ann Wilson; and brothers: Leo Deaton, Carl Deaton, Danny...

Bill Clontz

Bill Clontz

Jan 11, 2021

Asheville – William Clyde “Bill” Clontz, 83, went to be with the Lord on Monday, January 11, 2020 at the Memorial Campus of Mission Hospitals. A native of Buncombe County, he was a long time volunteer at ABCCM, an avid airplane enthusiast and pilot, and a charter member of the WNC Pilots Association. Bill was a long time member...

Betty Trantham

Betty Trantham

Jan 10, 2021

Candler – Betty Ann Hughes Trantham, 90, went to be with the Lord on Sunday, January 10, 2021 at the Memorial Campus of Mission Hospitals. Mrs. Trantham was a native of Rutherford County and had resided in Buncombe County all of her adult life. She was a daughter of the late Waye Waits Hughes and Floy Jeanette Sinclair Hughes...

Mildred Haney

Mildred Haney

Jan 9, 2021

Leicester – Mildred Elizabeth Davis Haney, 88, passed away Saturday, January 9, 2021 at her home surrounded by her family. Born on September 13, 1932 in Madison County, Mrs. Haney moved to Buncombe County in 1946, graduating from Leicester High School in 1950. She moved to Henderson County in 1969, and returned to Leicester in 2005. Mrs. Haney retired...

Carrie Morgan

Carrie Morgan

Jan 8, 2021

Carrie Marie Mathis Morgan, 94, went to be with the Lord Friday, January 8, 2021. A native of Spring Creek, Mrs. Morgan had previously worked at American Enka, as a Department Manager for Rose’s Department Store, and as a Hostess for McDonald’s. She was a member of Center Pigeon Baptist Church in Haywood County, and loved singing harmony to...

Delaina Gail Smith

Delaina Gail Smith

Jan 8, 2021

Candler – Delaina Gail Smith, 58, passed away unexpectedly Friday, January 8, 2021 at her home. A lifelong resident of Buncombe County, Ms. Smith was a former member of the Salvation Army Church. She enjoyed doing crafts, decorating, taking pictures, and animals. She will always be remembered as a strong Christian woman, one that was a great mom and...

Linda B. Richards

Linda B. Richards

Jan 5, 2021

Linda Richards went to her eternal rest on January 5, 2021 at the Hilton Head Regional Hospital. She was born in Black Mountain, NC on October 15. 1948 to Earl Edgar and Katherine Bartlett and is survived by her husband, Jerry; son, David; sister, Lucille and brother, Wayne. Linda graduated from Charles D. Owen High School in Black Mountain...

Georgia Mae Hill Chandler

Georgia Mae Hill Chandler

Jan 5, 2021

Candler - Georgia Mae Hill Chandler, 101, beloved Mother, Nanny, Sister and Friend, left us January 4, 2021 with an intact mind and a heart full of love for her family. She was predeceased by her husband of 66 years, Anson Woodrow Chandler; a sister, Helen Hill Gaddy; a brother, William James Hill; and her parents, William Mitchell and...

Jerry Ray Hubbard

Jerry Ray Hubbard

Jan 4, 2021

Asheville – Jerry Ray Hubbard, 65, went to be with the Lord on Monday, January 4, 2021 at his residence. A native of Thornhill, WV, he had resided in Asheville for the past 12 years. He was a son of the late Plezy Robert Hubbard and Hazel Mae Shrader Hubbard. Surviving are his daughters, Victoria Padgett and Tracy Barth;...

Woldemar Rudolf Dogny

Woldemar Rudolf Dogny

Jan 3, 2021

"Woldemar Rudolf Dogny, 79, died January 3, 2021. He is survived by his wife of 43 years, Patricia M. Cook; two sons, Trajan W. Dogny (Mastaneh Khoshro) of Brooklyn, NY, and Aidan A. Dogny of Asheville; brother-in-law Kenneth L. Cook of Alexander; and also his long-time friend Dane Killion, who has been like a brother to him. Woldemar was...

Nancy Jane Monninger

Nancy Jane Monninger

Jan 2, 2021

Hendersonville – Nancy Jane Monninger, 97, passed away on Saturday, January 2, 2021 at The Life Care Center of Hendersonville. A native of Kent County Maryland, she served as a Medical Secretary for Adventist Hospital in Takoma Park, Maryland and was a member of the Seventh-day Adventist Church. Mrs. Monninger was the daughter of the late John W. Taylor...

Lee Ann Banks

Lee Ann Banks

Dec 30, 2020

Asheville – Lee Ann Lowe Banks, 73, went home to be with the Lord on Wednesday, December 30, 2020, at her residence. She resided in Buncombe County most of her life. She was a daughter of the late Junior and Ruby Shelton Lowe. She was also preceded in death by her husband, Burnice Banks and brothers: Alvin and Billy...

Catherine Miller Jackson

Catherine Miller Jackson

Dec 29, 2020

Fairview – Catherine Louise Sales Miller Jackson, 100, went to be with the Lord on Tuesday, December 29, 2020 at Tore’s Home/East Flat Rock. A lifelong resident of Buncombe County, she was a member of Laurel Pines Baptist Church. She was a devoted wife, loving mother and grandmother. Mrs. Jackson was the daughter of the late George Alvin Sales...

Howard Sherrill Wright

Howard Sherrill Wright

Dec 25, 2020

Asheville – Howard Sherrill Wright, 75, of 8 Manila Street, went home to be with the Lord on Friday, December 25, 2020, at his residence. A native of Haywood County, he resided in Asheville most of his life and was the son of the late Carroll Rudolph Wright and Grace Marie Medford Wright. He was also preceded in death...

Michael  Evans

Michael Evans

Dec 23, 2020

Candler – Michael Evans, 47, went home to be with the Lord on Wednesday, December 23, 2020. A native of Forsythe County, he resided in Buncombe County most of his life. Michael graduated from Erwin High School in 1991 and was a member of Pole Creek Baptist Church. He was the owner and operator of Sharper Image Auto Cleaning...

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