Thomas Russell Hawkins, Sr.
Nov 21, 2020
Candler – Thomas Russell Hawkins, Sr., 86, went home to be with the Lord on Saturday, November 21, 2020, in Asheville, NC. A native and lifelong resident of Buncombe County, he was a son of the late James Russell Hawkins and Annie Mae Moore Hawkins. He was also preceded in death by his first wife, Laura Joan Hawkins; son,...
Emily Ballard Bugg
Nov 21, 2020
Asheville – Emily Elizabeth Ballard Bugg, 96, went home to be with the Lord on Saturday, November 21, 2020, at her residence. A native and lifelong resident of Buncombe County, she was a daughter of the late Levi and Martha Pressley Ballard. She was also preceded in death by the love of her life and husband, J.C. Bugg who...
Nikki Renee Ping
Nov 17, 2020
Candler - Nikki Renee Ping, 41, passed away unexpectedly on Tuesday, November 17, 2020, at the Memorial Campus of Mission Hospital. A native of St. Joseph, MI she was a daughter of Sandra Bennett Ray of Benton Harbor, MI, and the late Mike Ping. Surviving in addition to her mother are her companion, Dwayne Harris of the home; son,...
Stanley Marion Vardiman
Nov 11, 2020
Asheville – Stanley Marion Vardiman, 58, passed away on Wednesday, November 11, 2020 at the Memorial Campus of Mission Hospitals. A native and lifelong resident of Buncombe County, he was a son of the late George Stanley Vardiman and Mildred Fisher Capps. He was also preceded in death by his step-father, Ed Capps; son, Scotty Medford; and brother, Lloyd...
Kathleen "Kat" Parris
Nov 10, 2020
Kathleen Haney Parris, 92 of Alexander, went to be with her Lord and Savior on Tuesday, November 10, 2020. Kathleen was born in Buncombe County on March 3, 1928 to the Late Commodore Randolph and Elsie Woods Haney. She lived in Buncombe County all of her life. She was a 1945 graduate of French Broad High School. She was...
Charles William Lee
Nov 6, 2020
Woodfin– Charles William Lee, 72, went to be with the Lord on Friday, November 6, 2020, at his residence. A native and lifelong resident of Buncombe County, he was a son of the late Leonard and Edna Lee. He was also preceded in death by his wife of more than 50 years, Peggy Jenkins Lee, and a son, Horace...
Dawn Boone
Nov 6, 2020
Asheville – Dawn Embler Boone, 70, went home to be with the Lord on Friday, November 6, 2020 at the Memorial Campus of Mission Hospital. A native and lifelong resident of Buncombe County, she was a daughter of the late Sam and Delores Embler. She was also preceded in death by her loving grandmother, Blanche McIntyre; and brother, Samuel...
Carl Lee Taylor
Nov 3, 2020
Hendersonville– Carl Lee “Root Boy” Taylor, 61, went to be with the Lord on Tuesday, November 3, 2020, at Harris Regional Hospital in Sylva. A native of Buncombe County, he worked at the Asheville Regional Airport and GE Lighting in Hendersonville. He was of the Pentecostal Faith. Carl loved his family, especially his grandchildren, and he will be greatly...
Douglas Dean Martin
Oct 30, 2020
Asheville – Douglas Dean Martin, 95, passed away Friday, October 30, 2020 at the Memorial Campus of Mission Hospitals. A native of McDowell County, Mr. Martin had resided most of his life in Buncombe County. He had worked for several years as an EMT and retired from Buncombe County in 1995. He was a US Navy veteran of World...
Betty Kemp Wilson
Oct 28, 2020
Mill Spring – Betty Jean Kemp Wilson, 89, went to be with the Lord on Wednesday, October 28, 2020 at her residence. A native and resident for most of her life of Buncombe County, she moved to Polk County in 2016. She was a retired Registered Nurse from Mission Hospitals where she was a member of the Mission Belles....
Becky King
Oct 27, 2020
Marion – Rebecca Lynn “Becky” King, 62, went to be with the Lord on Tuesday, October 27, 2020 at her residence. A native of Buncombe County, she had resided in McDowell County for the past five years. She was a graduate of Lucy Herring School and a member of Crossroads Church. She loved people, animals, and her music. Becky...
Franklin Delano Orr, Sr.
Oct 21, 2020
Asheville - Franklin Delano Orr, Sr., 85, went home to be with the Lord Wednesday October 21st, 2020 in Winter Haven, FL. Frank was as native of Asheville, NC and one of eight children. He graduated from Lee H. Edwards High School and attended Blanton's Business College. He proudly served his country in the US Army during the Korean...
Glenda Mccurry
Oct 20, 2020
Asheville – Glenda Mae Baker McCurry, 81, went to be with the Lord on Tuesday, October 20, 2020 at Pisgah Manor Health Care Center. A native of Madison County and resident of Buncombe County, she retired in 1998 from Square D after 33 years of service. Following retirement, she worked at The Cove for over 20 years. She was...
Golda Cox
Oct 18, 2020
Golda Tillery Hensley Cox passed away on Sunday, October 18, 2020, at the WNC Baptist Home. She was born on December 5, 1918 in Virginia, the daughter of the late Roy and Minnie Ensley Tillery. When she was an infant they moved back to Mars Hill where she grew up and lived until she and her first husband, Harden...
Judith Ann Payne
Oct 17, 2020
Judith Ann Tesner Payne Weaverville - Judith Ann Tesner Payne, of Weaverville, went home to be with the Lord and her loved ones who were waiting there for her on Saturday, October 17th 2020. She was the daughter of Wade “Dudley” Tesner and Edna Mae Johnson Tesner. Loving wife, mother, grandmother, and great grandmother, she is survived by her...
Jim Cook
Oct 13, 2020
Hendersonville – James “Jim” Preston Cook (Danny to family) began his journey to a new beginning Tuesday, October 13, 2020. Jim was born in Winston-Salem, NC on March 12, 1946. He was preceded in death by his parents, James A. and Viola T. Cook; brother, David A. Cook and sister-in-law, Sonja McDaniel. He is survived by his wife, Cheryl...
Jennifer Francis Pinkney
Oct 8, 2020
Asheville – Jennifer Lynn Francis Pinkney, went home to be with the Lord on Thursday, October 8, 2020, at the John F. Keever, Jr. Solace Center. A native of Spartanburg, SC she resided in Buncombe County most of her life. She was the daughter of the late Mike and Judy Carolyn Teague Francis. She was also preceded in death...
Cora Rash
Oct 7, 2020
Leicester – Cora Fay Sluder Rash, passed away Wednesday, October 7, 2020 at the John F. Keever, Jr. Solace Center. A lifelong resident of Buncombe County, she was a member of Mountain View Freewill Baptist Church. Mrs. Rash was the daughter of the late Mark Sluder and Mary Alberta Israel Sluder. She was also preceded in death by all...
Robin Pressley
Oct 6, 2020
Asheville – Robin Pressley, 45, went home to be with the Lord on Tuesday, October 6, 2020 at her home. A native and resident for most of her life of Buncombe County, she was a server at Moose Café for over 25 years, attended AC Reynolds High School, was a special aunt to 5 nieces and nephews and was...
Bruce "Ray" Miller
Oct 4, 2020
Asheville – Bruce “Ray” Miller, 50, passed away unexpectedly on Sunday, October 4, 2020, at the Memorial Campus of Mission Hospital. He was a son of the late Jerry Ray Miller and Georgia Irene Craig Miller. He was also preceded in death by his sister, Michelle Annette Miller; and nephew, Dillon Bailey. Ray was an active Volunteer Firefighter with...
Subscribe
Subscribe to get alerts on new obituaries.
SUPPORT AFTER A LOSS
Circle of Friends+ provides you with resources on grief support and settling affairs, sent to you via text and email.
This is a collection of obituaries for Asheville, Buncombe County, with services throughout North Carolina that are updated regularly. Find local Asheville, NC, obituaries and join us in celebrating memories and honoring lives and legacies.
SUPPORT AFTER A LOSS
Circle of Friends+ provides you with resources on grief support and settling affairs, sent to you via text and email.
Translate This Website: