Juanita Sparks Letterman
Apr 9, 2025
Juanita Evelyn Weber Sparks Letterman, 98, went to be with the Lord on Wednesday, April 9, 2025, at the NHC Cavette Hill Assisted Living in Knoxville, TN.
She was a native of Erwin, TN, and had worked at BASF as an Administrative Secretary. She was a member of Malvern Hills Presbyterian Church for over 70 years.
She was a daughter of the...
Annie Mae Sales
Apr 9, 2025
Annie Mae Keever Sales, 102, went to be with the Lord on Wednesday, April 9, 2025, at Mission Hospital.
A lifelong resident of Buncombe County, she was a homemaker and member of Laurel Pines Baptist Church.
She was the daughter of the late William Jennings Keever and Ada Marie Lawrence Keever, and wife of the late Carroll Millard Sales, Jr. She was...
Eddie Gene Ramsey
Apr 8, 2025
Eddie Gene Ramsey, 28, went to be with the Lord on Tuesday, April 8, 2025, unexpectedly at his home.
A native and lifelong resident of Buncombe County, he was a 2016 graduate of Erwin High School. Eddie owned and operated Ramsey Waste Services.
Eddie was preceded in death by his maternal grandfather, Ed Smith, and paternal grandfather, Jerry Ramsey.
Those left to cherish...
Margaret W. Carter
Apr 6, 2025
Margaret Carolin Wheeler Carter, 92, went to be with the Lord on Sunday, April 6, 2025, at Pisgah Manor Health Care.
A native and lifelong resident of Buncombe County, she was a homemaker and was member of Mt. Carmel Baptist Church since 2012 and formerly a member of Victory Baptist Church where she taught Children’s Sunday School for over 50 years.
She...
Patricia Revis
Apr 3, 2025
Patricia Revis, 74, went home to be with The Lord on Thursday, April 3, 2025, at her home while surrounded by her family.
A native of Evansville, IN, she resided in Buncombe County since 1970. She was the daughter of the late Douglas Walton Brackett and Hazel Edwina Hall Brackett.
Patricia graduated from Western High School in Kokomo, IN and met her...
Wilma Irene Brank Fellows
Apr 2, 2025
Wilma Irene Brank Fellows, 88, passed away on Wednesday, April 2, 2025, at the Elevate Health and Rehabilitation Center.
A native of Buncombe County, she was the daughter of the late Clarence Donald Brank and Helen Elizabeth Morgan Brank. She was also preceded in death by her first husband, John Calvin Williams, Sr.; second husband, Richard James Fellows; and brother, Charles...
Mack "Mini Mack" Edward Penland
Apr 2, 2025
Mack “Mini Mack” Edward Penland, 81, passed away on Wednesday, April 2, 2025, at his home while surrounded by his family.
A native of Henderson County, he was a son of the late Ralph Edward Penland and Arsula Pressley Penland. He was also preceded in death by his siblings: John Phillip Penland, Dixie Franks, Fraces Ray, and Ann Ledford.
Mack worked for...
Allen Edward Brannen
Mar 28, 2025
(Allen) Edward Brannen of Asheville, North Carolina passed away March 28, 2025, at the age of 90. Allen passed away peacefully at his home in Candler.
Allen was born March 23, 1935, to Gladys Van Valkenburg Brannen and Horace G. Brannen in East Branch, New York. He attended Hancock Central High School and graduated in 1953. Allen worked in direct sales...
Marjorie "Margie" Ann Shelton Jones
Mar 27, 2025
Marjorie "Margie" Ann Shelton Jones,78, went home to be with the Lord On Thursday, March 27,2025.
A native of Asheville, she lived a beautiful and full life and was at peace with God. Margie was employed as a Dietary Manager at the Baptist Home until her retirement following 20 years of service.
Margie was the daughter of the late Harvey Davis Shelton...
Kathy Lynn Maynard
Mar 24, 2025
Kathy Lynn Maynard, 69, went to be with the Lord on Monday, March 24, 2025, at Emerald Ridge Health Care Center.
A native of Cherokee, SC, she spent most of her life in the beautiful mountains of North Carolina. Kathy had a passion for reading, gardening, and most of all her family.
Kathy was a daughter of the late Hugh Cash and...
Joseph R. Powell, Jr.
Mar 23, 2025
Joseph R. Powell, Jr., 84, passed away on Sunday, March 23, 2025, while surrounded by his family at Palm Bay Hospital.
A native of Asheville, he was a son of the late Joseph R Powell Sr. and Evelyn Lee Cogdill Powell.
Mr. Powell was a U.S. Army Veteran. He enjoyed music, reading, traveling, and spending time with his family. He will be...
Melton Eugene Sizemore
Mar 22, 2025
After his lifelong pursuit of a left handed biscuit and a footlong hamburger Melton Eugene Sizemore, 78, went to be with the Lord on Saturday, March 22, 2025, at the Aston Park Healthcare Center.
He was a native of Mecklenburg County, worked at the VA Hospital as a supply tech, was a member of Connection Point Church of God, and was...
Ruth Jean Quinn Metcalf
Mar 22, 2025
Ruth Jean Quinn Metcalf, 94, went to be with the Lord on Saturday, March 22, 2025, at the Emerald Ridge Heath and Rehabilitation Center.
A native of and lifelong resident of Buncombe County, she was a 1948 graduate of Lee H. Edwards High School and was a 6th Degree Back Belt in Karakido. She retired in 1993 following 25 years of...
Pippa Carita Georgiana Clarke Dolen
Mar 20, 2025
“Pippa” Carita Georgiana Clarke Dolen, 84, went to be with the Lord on Thursday, March 20, 2025.
A native of Asheville, she was born on February 24, 1941. She was the daughter of the late Peggy Medora Eatmon, and wife of the late Bruce John Dolen who passed away in 1995.
Her career highlights are immense. She is best known for the...
Stephanie Lynn Canfield
Mar 17, 2025
Stephanie Lynn Canfield, 44, went to be with the Lord on Monday, March 17, 2025, at her residence.
A native of Greenwood, SC, she spent most of her life in the beautiful mountains of North Carolina.
Stephanie was preceded in death by her paternal grandmother, Margaret Canfield; and maternal grandparents, Fred and Carolyn Erwin.
Those left to cherish her memory are her mother,...
Kenneth "Ken" Kinlaw
Mar 16, 2025
Kenneth “Ken” Wayne Kinlaw, 73, passed away on Sunday, March 16, 2025, at Mission Hospital in Asheville, NC.
A native of Hope Mills, NC, he was a son of the late Horace Delano Kinlaw and Betty Vivian Hester Kinlaw.
Ken was a former manager of Circle 8 Foods, which he ran for many years with his father. He was also an independent...
Dortha Loretta Love
Mar 8, 2025
Dortha Loretta Love, 59, went to be with the Lord on Saturday, March 8, 2025, at her residence.
A native of Jefferson City, TN, she was a daughter of the late Melburn and Dortha Love. She was also preceded in death by her sister, Sissy Johnson; and brothers: Dean Love, and Timothy Love.
Those left to cherish her memory are her companion,...
James Jennings Gillespie
Mar 8, 2025
James Jennings Gillespie, 87, went to be with the Lord on Saturday, March 8, 2025, at the Stonecreek Health and Rehabilitation Center.
Mr. Gillespie was a native of Buncombe County and had resided in Buncombe County since 1963. He retired in 1993 from Akzo America (American Enka Company) after 35 years of service. He also retired in 2007 from Volvo Construction...
John Edwin Williams, III
Mar 5, 2025
John Edwin Williams, III, 76, passed away on Wednesday, March 5, 2025, at his residence in Asheville, NC.
A native of Poolsville, Maryland, he was a son of the late John Edwin Williams, II and Pauline Gilpin Williams.
John attended Erwin Hills Baptist Church and served in the U.S. Army as an Army Medic during the Vietnam War. He later also served...
Sandra Hornaday Frye
Mar 5, 2025
Sandra Hornaday Frye, 81, died peacefully from natural causes in her home on March 5, 2025 with her husband of 64 years by her side.
Born May 18, 1943, in Burlington, NC, she was the daughter of Robert Hornaday and Myrll Branson Hornaday. She attended high school in Alamance County and then married John Franklin Frye in 1960. She was a...
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