Frances Louise Banks Burnette

Jun 25, 2023

Swannanoa – Frances Louise Banks Burnette, 86, went to be with the Lord on the morning of Sunday, June 25, 2023, at her residence while surrounded by her family.

A native and lifelong resident of Buncombe County, she was a daughter of the late Arthur Reagan Banks and Ann Albertine Warren Banks, and the wife...

Roberta "Ro" Burghart

Jun 22, 2023

Roberta “Ro” Bertha (Schweizer) Burghart died peacefully at her home with several of her loved ones by her side on June 22, 2023. Born with a fraternal twin sister February 15, 1930, to Albert and Irene Schweizer, Ro grew up during a poor but idyllic time on Staten Island, NY. She and her three sisters bicycled to the beach,...

Wanda Gosnell Fox

Jun 20, 2023

Asheville – Wanda Lee Gosnell Fox, 85, went to be with the Lord on Tuesday, June 20, 2023, at Mission Hospital.

A native of Madison County, she was married for 60 years and shared in her husband’s ministry for 49 years. She was a faithful member of Avery’s Creek Free Will Baptist Church for 27...

Eva Putnam Kuykendall

Jun 18, 2023

Marshall – Eva Putnam Kuykendall, 75, went home to be with the Lord on Sunday, June 18, 2023, at her residence.

A native of Haywood County, she resided in Buncombe County most of her life until moving to Madison County two years ago. Mrs. Kuykendall worked for AB Emblem for more than 20 years and...

Lloyd G. Robinson

Jun 16, 2023

Asheville – Lloyd G. Robinson, 78, went to be with the Lord on Friday, June 16, 2023.

He was the son of the late Robert Bruce Robinson and Lorene Malone Robinson.

He formerly was employed by Cutler Hamer, was a mainstay at our local Flea Markets and served in the US...

Jerry Lee Mosser

Jun 15, 2023

Weaverville – Jerry Lee Mosser, 82, passed away on Thursday, June 15, 2023, at his residence.

Mr. Mosser grew up in Geneva, Indiana and lived in Verona, Wisconsin prior to moving to Buncombe County, NC 3 ½ years ago to be closer to family and these beloved mountains. He was a Microbiologist, Technical Writer, and...

Colleen Theresa Celestin

Jun 11, 2023

Colleen Theresa Celestin, 66, passed away on Sunday, June 11, 2023, at the Spartanburg Regional Hospice Home in Spartanburg, SC while surrounded by her children.

Colleen was born in New Orleans, Louisiana before relocating to the Asheville area around the age of 8. She recently moved to Inman, SC where she worked as a veterinarian...

Wanda M. Stamey

Jun 10, 2023

Asheville – Wanda Marie McElrath Stamey, 76, passed away on Saturday, June 10, 2023, at her residence.

A native and lifelong resident of Buncombe County, she was a daughter of the late Ernest McElrath and Ruth Davis McElrath of Candler. Her mother's family ran the Davis Store on the Pisgah Highway. Wanda graduated...

Charles Lewis Cline

Jun 6, 2023

Asheville – Charles Lewis Cline, 85, of 25 Sienna Drive, went to be with the Lord on Tuesday, June 6, 2023, at the Charles George VA Medical Center.

A native of Swain County, he was a machinist, a member of Macedonia Baptist Church and was a US Air Force veteran.

Mr....

Marisol Campo

Jun 5, 2023

Spindale – Marisol Campo, 66, passed away on June 5, 2023, at her home.

A native of Santa Clara La Villa, Cuba, she was a daughter of the late Pablo De La Cruz Campo and Herminia Soe Cobo.

She competed well in a male dominated industry, as first, a...

Marissa M. Hudson

Jun 4, 2023

Asheville – Marissa Michael Hudson, 27, passed away on Sunday, June 4, 2023, at Mission Hospital.

Marissa was an amazing mom, bright and full of laughter, made conversation with everyone, never met a stranger, and had a great heart!

She is preceded in death by her father, Clyde Arnspiger, IV; grandmother,...

Daniel Harlan Boone

Jun 4, 2023

Daniel Harlan Boone of Asheville, 86, passed away on Sunday, June 4, 2023, at The Greens at Weaverville.

As a native of Buncombe County, he was Owner & Operator of Daniel Boone Agency which he operated for 60 years in the Asheville area. Daniel was a veteran of the US Army and served...

Melanie Prucha

Jun 1, 2023

*Anders-Rice Funeral Home is attempting to locate her Next-of-Kin, please call 828-254-3511.

Melanie Prucha, 58, died on June 1, 2023, at her residence, 500 Landis Court, Asheville.

She is survived by a sister, Cheryl Fincher.

No services are planned at this time.

James R. Beck

May 31, 2023

Asheville ~ James R. Beck, 90, went home to be with the Lord on Wednesday, May 31, 2023, at his residence while surrounded by family.

A native and lifelong resident of Buncombe County, he was a son of the late Asa Lawrence Beck, Sr. and Opal Smathers Beck Wilson. He was also preceded in death...

James Kenneth Scott

May 30, 2023

Asheville ~ James Kenneth Scott, 68, Passed away peacefully on Tuesday, May 30, 2023, at the Elizabeth House.

Born March 25, 1955, in Redbank New Jersey, James spent most of his life in sunny Green Acres Florida and in 1979 Married his loving wife, Linda. In 1990 James moved to Western North Carolina....

Luciano James Bassani

May 26, 2023

Luciano James Bassani, 30, passed away unexpectedly on Friday, May 26, 2023, at his residence.

Born in West Palm Beach, Florida, on March 30, 1993, to Giuseppe Stelo Bassani and Cynthia Phillips Bassani, Luciano grew up and lived most of his life in Berea, Ohio. For the past six years, he worked at the Home...

Wiley "Gene" Proffitt

May 24, 2023

Candler – Wiley “Gene” Proffitt, 79, went to be with the Lord on Wednesday, May 24, 2023, at the CarePartners Solace Center.

A native of Sevierville, TN, he was a long-time employee at American Enka and later worked for Colbond, Inc. where he served as the Union Vice President advocating for improved benefits for his...

Margie Burrell Blackwell

May 24, 2023

Rockingham – Margie Elizabeth Burrell Blackwell, 67, passed away on Wednesday, May 24, 2023, at her residence.

Mrs. Blackwell was a daughter of the late Vance Edward Burrell and Margie Elizabeth Marlor Burrell. She was also preceded in death by her husband, John “Johnny” Blackwell who died August 2, 2018; and brothers: Edward Burrell, and...

Doris "Dori" Ann Barrett

May 23, 2023

Doris 'Dori' Ann Barrett passed away peacefully on May 23, 2023, after a nearly-three-year battle with brain cancer.

Born to Charles and A. Elizabeth Coole formerly of Albany WI. To know Dori was to be family, and she leaves behind a wealth of people who loved her. Dori is survived by her husband, Benjamin Barrett;...

Lorene Delores Rhodes Wilkie

May 23, 2023

Lorene Delores Rhodes Wilkie, 80, of Hoopers Creek went home to be with her Lord and Savior peacefully in her home on May 23rd, 2023. She was surrounded by her loving family during the last months of her earthly journey. She was preceded in death by her loving husband of 61 years, William Edward Wilkie, along with her beloved...