Robert Bernhard, III
Jun 12, 2025
Robert “Bobby” Bernhard, III, age 63, of Alexandria, Virginia, passed away unexpectedly due to a sudden cardiac event while vacationing in Asheville, North Carolina on June 12, 2025.
Bobby was born on December 14, 1961 in New Orleans, Louisiana to the late Bob and Pat Bernhard. He is survived by his loving wife, Debbie; his three children, Robert Connor Bernhard (Kara),...
Maria Dolores Tovar
Jun 28, 2025
Maria Dolores Tovar, known fondly as Dolores, passed away peacefully at her home on June 28, 2025, at the age of 75.
Born on March 30, 1950, in Mexico City, Mexico Dolores was the daughter of the late Samuel Tovar and Antonia Colin. She later made her home in the United States, where she became a beloved member of the community.
Dolores...
Ronald "Ron" Lewis Penland
Jun 25, 2025
Ronald “Ron” Lewis Penland, 67, went home to be with his Lord and Savior on Wednesday, June 25, 2025, at his residence while surrounded by his family.
A native and lifelong resident of Buncombe County, he was a son of the late Charles Ray Penland and Myrtle Victoria Fisher Ligon. He was also preceded in death by his son-in-law, Josh Martin;...
Edna Jane Miller Martin
Jun 23, 2025
Edna Jane Miller Martin, 93, went home to be with the Lord on Monday, June 23, 2025, at The Lodge at Mills River.
A native and lifelong resident of Buncombe County, she was a daughter of the late Robert McKinley Miller and Nora Martin Beachboard Miller, and wife of the late Douglas Dean Martin who passed on October 30, 2020. She...
Lauren Bethany Berryman
Jun 21, 2025
Lauren Bethany Berryman was born on January 15, 2009, in Jacksonville, Florida. She left this world too soon on June 21, 2025, in Candler, North Carolina. Lauren's life, though brief, was filled with impactful moments that touched the hearts of those around her.
As a devoted friend, Lauren was known for her kindness, generosity, and humor. Her vibrant spirit shone brightly...
Arlene Medford Allison
Jun 21, 2025
Arlen Medfod Allison went home to be with The Lord on Saturday, June 21, 2025, at Mission Hospital.
A native of Haywood County, she resided in Buncombe County most of her life. She was a daughter of the late Pearl Ira Medford Radford and wife of the late Robert Kenneth Allison who passed away on September 17, 2011. She was also...
Kenneth Hugh Clark
Jun 19, 2025
Kenneth Hugh Clark, 84, went home to be with The Lord on Thursday, June 19, 2025, at the Carepartners Solace Center.
A native of Madison County, he resided in Buncombe County most of his life. He was the son of the late Hugh Alvin Clark and Velda Taylor Clark, and husband of the late Sara McCrary Clark who passed away on...
James "Jim" William McMillan, Jr.
Jun 17, 2025
James “Jim” William McMillan, Jr., 77, went home to be with his Lord and Savior on Tuesday, June 17, 2025, at Mission Hospital.
A native of Whitmire, SC. He worked for many years at Ecusta Paper Mill, was a member for 45 years of Sunrise Baptist Church. He served in the U.S. Navy during the Vietnam War.
Jim enjoyed his time coaching...
JoAnn Dalton
Jun 17, 2025
JoAnn Marlowe Dalton, 90, went to be with the Lord on Tuesday, June 17, 2025, at her residence while surrounded by her family.
A native and lifelong resident of Buncombe County, she was a homemaker and a longtime member of Cedar Mountain Missionary Baptist Church. She was a loving wife, mother, and grandmother, known for her hard work and love for...
Dale Murray Wood
Jun 15, 2025
Dale Murray Wood, 77, passed away on Sunday, June 15, 2025, at Misson Hospital.
A native of North Kingston, RI, he lived most of his life in Orange County, Florida where he worked for the Orange County Convention Center for 27 years until his retirement as the Building Service Supervisor. The past 8 years, Dale and his family have resided in...
Richard Lee Dulin
Jun 11, 2025
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Richard Lee Dulin, 86, of Hendersonville, NC, passed away peacefully on June 11, 2025.
Born in Mint Hill, North Carolina, Richard devoted his life to service, both in uniform and in his community. He proudly served in the United States Navy for 20 years, including during the...
Gary Lee Blair
Jun 11, 2025
Gary Lee Blair, 72, of Naples, Florida, and formerly of Asheville, North Carolina, passed away peacefully on June 11th, 2025, surrounded by his loving family.
Born on July 2, 1952, in Asheville, Gary was a proud native of the area. He graduated from Enka High School in 1970 before honorably serving his country in the United States Army during the Vietnam...
Ethel Belle Roller Clubb Penley
Jun 5, 2025
Ethel Belle Roller Clubb Penley, 87, went to be with The Lord on Thursday, June 5, 2025, at the CarePartners Solace Center.
A native and lifelong resident of Buncombe County, she was a daughter of the late Elford “Jack” Roller and Beulah Morgan Roller; and wife of the late John “Don” O’Donald Penley who passed away on February 5, 2017. She...
Gary Dean Ducker
Jun 1, 2025
Gary Dean Ducker, 66, went to be with the Lord on Sunday, June 1, 2025, at his residence.
A native of Buncombe County, he was a son of the late Burgin Ducker, Jr. and Hazel Lee Lunsford Ducker. He was also preceded in death by his first wife, Rita Davis Ducker; grandchildren: Charlotte Grace Ducker, Lucas Ducker, Zion Ducker; and sister,...
Bonnie Mae Collins
May 30, 2025
Bonnie Mae Collins
Bonnie Mae Collins, 87, went to be with the Lord on Friday, May 30, 2025, at the Solace Center.
A native of Buncombe County, Bonnie devoted her life to her faith and family. A beloved wife, mother, grandmother, and caregiver, she spent most of her life working as owner and operator of her daycare and volunteering at church and...
William "Andy" Stowe
May 27, 2025
William “Andy” Anthony Stowe, 57, went home to be with the Lord on Tuesday, May 27, 2025, at the Memorial Campus of Mission Hospital.
A native of Buncombe County, he was the son of Emily Jean Watts Warren and the late Raymond Harold Stowe. He was also preceded in death by his maternal grandparents, William Alonzo Watts Sr. and Emily Rogers...
Debra Louise Keffer
May 27, 2025
Debra Louise Keffer, 59, passed away on Tuesday, May 27, 2025, at her residence while surrounded by her family.
She was a daughter of the late Melvin Spencer Williams and Juanita Marie Spencer.
Debra was a true mother, always giving loving support to her children, grandchildren, and extended family. She will be greatly missed.
Those left to cherish her memory are her children:...
Shirley McMahan Orr
May 26, 2025
Shirley McMahan Orr went to be with the Lord on Monday, May 26, 2025, with her family by her side.
Shirley was a native of Asheville, NC and had moved to Ocala, FL in 2023 to be closer to family. She graduated from Biltmore High School where she played on the Girl’s Basketball Team. She continued her love of basketball and...
Charles Wesley Smith
May 22, 2025
Charles Wesley Smith, 47, passed away Thursday, May 22, 2025, at his residence following a courageous battle with cancer.
A native and lifelong resident of Buncombe County, he deeply loved his mom and his family. Charles was passionate about life and would pour himself fully into everything he cared about.
He was preceded in death by his brother, Scottie Smith; and grandparents,...
Paula Jean Allison
May 21, 2025
Paula Jean Taylor Allison, 67, went to be with the Lord on Wednesday, May 21, 2025, at the Solace Center.
She was a native of Henderson County and worked for most of her life as a secretary for a law firm and was of the Baptist faith.
She was a daughter of the late Walter Taylor and Dorris Jean Brown Taylor.
Surviving are...
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