Renata Maria Montero Valdovinos
Aug 15, 2025
Renata Maria Montero Valdovinos, a radiant soul who graced the world for a brief yet beautiful time, passed into the loving arms of Jesus Christ on Friday, August 15, 2025, in Asheville, NC. Born on May 15, 2025, Renata brought joy, laughter, and a profound love into the lives of everyone around her. Her presence was a gift to her...
Joyce "Joy" Virginia Roberts
Aug 14, 2025
Joyce "Joy" Virginia Roberts, born on February 28, 1939, in Asheville, North Carolina, passed away peacefully on August 14, 2025, in Johnson City, Tennessee. Joy's life was not only marked by her resilience and determination but also by her deep commitment to her family and her passions.
Joy moved to Bronson Florida in 1968 where she resided until November of 2024...
Lovey Moore Bigham
Aug 13, 2025
Lovey Moore Bigham, born on August 4, 1931, in Cowpens, South Carolina, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, August 13, 2025, in Asheville, North Carolina. She was a beloved figure in her community, whose dedication to education, music, and service touched the lives of many.
For over 28 years, Lovey fulfilled her vocation as an elementary school teacher at West Buncombe Elementary...
Francis "Frank" Elmer Masters
Aug 8, 2025
Frank Masters, 85, went home to be with The Lord on Friday, August 8th, 2025, at his home peacefully while sleeping.
Frank was born on July 7th, 1940, in Asheville and was the son of the late Jamie Loraine Allman Masters and Francis Elmer “F.E.” Masters. He was also preceded in death by his daughter-in-law, Penny Beaver Masters.
Frank went to school...
Michael Steven Hunter
Aug 2, 2025
Michael Steven Hunter was born on February 27, 1990, in Guadalajara, Mexico, and passed away at home on Saturday, August 2, 2025, in Asheville, North Carolina. He was a beloved son, brother and friend whose charisma and tenderness touched the lives of many.Michael moved to Illinois with his family in 1991. They later lived in Nebraska, Georgia, Florida and finally...
Irma Rice West
Aug 1, 2025
Irma Rice West, a beloved wife, mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother, passed away peacefully on Friday, August 1, 2025, surrounded by her loving family. She was 82 years old.
Born on November 29, 1942, in Buncombe County, Irma was a proud graduate of the Clyde A. Erwin High School Class of 1960. Throughout her life, she exemplified warmth and dedication, traits that...
June Davis Cutshaw
Aug 1, 2025
June was born May 7,1937, in Rutherford County, North Carolina, to Calvin and Lola Hollifield Davis who preceded her in death. She is also preceded by her beloved sister, Betty Jean Davis Cutshaw. She is survived by her son and loving caregiver, Olin Terrance Cutshaw. She is also survived by her nephew, Jamie Parham, and sisters-in-law, Lana Cutshaw Robinson and...
Francis "Frank" David McDonough
Jul 29, 2025
Francis "Frank" David McDonough, beloved husband, father, grandfather, and great-grandfather, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, July 29, 2025, in Asheville, North Carolina, at the age of 88. He was born on January 5, 1937, in Boston, Massachusetts, to Francis Patrick McDonough and Victoria Rose Armstrong McDonough.
Frank's professional journey was marked by dedication and commitment as he devoted his entire career...
Larry Dean Gaddy
Jul 28, 2025
Larry Dean Gaddy, affectionately known as "Papaw," passed away peacefully surrounded by his family on Monday, July 28, 2025, at the age of 70. Born on December 21, 1954, in Candler, North Carolina, Larry was a lifelong resident of this close-knit community. A proud graduate of Enka High School in 1973, he cherished his roots and remained deeply connected to...
Tommy Ray Plemmons
Jul 28, 2025
Tommy Ray Plemmons, age 86, passed away peacefully at his home with his son and daughter by his side on July 28, 2025.
He was born on August 2, 1938, in the Beaverdam community of Haywood County. Tommy grew up in West Asheville where attended Lee Edwards High School and worked at his father's service station. He was the son of...
Gary Clinton Price
Jul 26, 2025
Gary Clinton Price, 74, passed away on July 26, 2025, in Asheville, North Carolina. Born on September 16, 1950, in Wichita, Kansas, Gary spent much of his life serving the community as a professional with the Transportation Security Administration at the Denver Airport before retiring.
A longtime resident of the Denver area, Gary shared his passion for the great outdoors with...
Lannae Tillman Graham
Jul 26, 2025
Lannae Tillman Graham, born on May 28, 1951, in Los Angeles, California, passed away peacefully on July 26, 2025, in Asheville.
Lannae graduated from the University of California at Santa Cruz in 1973, earning a Bachelor of Arts with a major in History and a minor in French. In 1974 she moved to Asheville and began her career at Montreat in...
Glenda Lanning Blackwell
Jul 25, 2025
Glenda Lanning Blackwell passed away unexpectedly on Friday, July 25, 2025, at the age of 66 in Leicester, North Carolina while surrounded by her family.
Born on June 17, 1959, in Buncombe County, she was known for her unwavering dedication to her family and her warm, loving nature. Glenda was preceded in death by her parents, Sebern Earl Lanning and Juanita...
Jacob Matthew Till
Jul 24, 2025
Jacob Matthew Till, 44, of Candler, NC, passed away unexpectedly on July 24, 2025.
Jacob was born in Jamestown, NY on September 22,1980 to parents Kevin and Barbara Till. They moved to Candler, NC in 1989 and Jacob graduated from Enka High School in 1998. He lived out the rest of his life in the beauty of the Blue Ridge Mountains.
Jacob...
Edmond Goforth
Jul 22, 2025
Edmond "ED" J. Goforth Jr., 79, of Ed Goforth Ministries, passed away on Monday, July 22nd, 2025, peacefully at his home while surrounded by his loving family.
Ed is a native to Madison County. He was the son of the late Edmond Goforth Sr. and Matilda Ramsey Goforth. Ed was a man who loved God, his family and his country. Ed...
Penny Masters
Jul 22, 2025
Penny Beaver Masters, 58, of Leicester, went to be with her Lord and Savior, Tuesday, July 22, 2025, after a brief illness.
She was preceded in death by her parents, Bill and Ellen Beaver, and brother Gary Maney.
Left to cherish her memory is her loving husband and soulmate of 10 years, Jeffrey Masters. Sister Darlene, who she loved to the moon...
Rebecca Lynn Chapman Bryson
Jul 21, 2025
Rebecca Lynn Chapman Bryson, 81, went to be with the Lord on Monday, July 21st, 2025, at the Solace Center of Asheville.
A native of Spartanburg, SC, she was the daughter of the late Weaver Clifton Chapman and Fay Ruby Bagwell Chapman, and wife of the late Fred Clifton Bryson who passed away in 2001. She was also preceded in death...
Joanna Elaine Angy Sasscer
Jul 21, 2025
Joanna Elaine Angy Sasscer, 68, went to be with the Lord on Monday, July 21st, 2025, at Mission Hospital.
A native of Melbourne Beach, Florida, she was a daughter of the late Joseph Angy and Mary Hughes Angy and wife of the late Joel Frank Sasscer who passed on August 26, 2023.
Joanna moved to Bryson City in 1992, where she raised...
Susan Alane Coates
Jul 12, 2025
With heavy hearts, we share that our beloved sister, Susan Coates, passed unexpectedly on July 12, 2025. A lifelong native of Weaverville, NC, Susan was a mountain girl at heart who cherished her home and the breathtaking landscapes that shaped her spirit. Her love for the outdoors was evident in her passion for nurturing her gardens and cultivating vibrant flowers...
Eileen Conner
Jul 12, 2025
Eileen Catherine Melton Conner, 82, passed away on Saturday, July 12, 2025, at her home in Old Fort.
A native of Asheville, she was a daughter of the late Bascom Millard Melton and Maude Eileen Ingle Melton. She was also preceded in death by her daughter, Shannon Conner; and siblings: Billy Melton, Joe Melton, and Marie Bates.
Mrs. Conner worked for the...
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