James "Jamie" Eugene Riddle

May 16, 2023

Alexander – James "Jamie" Eugene Riddle, 51, died peacefully on Tuesday, May 16, 2023, at his residence.

Jamie was born April 29, 1972 in Buncombe County, North Carolina. Most recently, Jamie resided at his mother’s home, where he assisted her and his Aunt Opal with yard work and various jobs.

Jamie...

Jon Ann Mcelreath Plemmons

May 12, 2023

Asheville – Jon Ann McElreath Plemmons, 63, passed away on Friday, May 12, 2023, at the CarePartners Solace Center.

A native and lifelong resident of Buncombe County, she was a daughter of the late John McElreath and Janet Reeves McCoy.

Those left to cherish her memory are her daughter, Shannon Hallowell...

Jeremiah Dwight Lytle, Jr.

May 9, 2023

Fairview – Jeremiah Dwight Lytle, Jr., 48, passed away on Tuesday, May 9, 2023, at the CarePartners Solace Center.

A native and lifelong resident of Buncombe County, he was a 1993 graduate of A.C. Reynolds High School. He enjoyed life, loved music, and had a great sense of humor that would brighten all those around...

Mary Lee Hatton

May 8, 2023

Mills River – Mary Lee Luther Hatton, 82, went to be with the Lord on Monday, May 8, 2023, at the Greenville Memorial Hospital.

A native and lifelong resident of Buncombe County, she worked for over 30 years at Bon Worth Clothing Mfg, and was a longtime member of Friendship Baptist Church.

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Evelyn H. Robinson

May 8, 2023

Weaverville – Evelyn Marjorie Hill Robinson, 98, went to be with the Lord on May 8, 2023, at her residence.

A native of Buncombe County, she previously worked for Southern Bell, Gorham Silver Plant and retired from the Asheville-Citizen Times as a telephone operator. She was a longtime member of Pleasant Hill Baptist Church.

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Betty Jean Hollingsworth

May 5, 2023

Betty Jean Hollingsworth,78, passed away on May 5, 2023.

She was preceded in death by her husband Gene Hollingsworth and her brothers Timothy and Thomas Shotwell. Betty loved crafting and sharing her creations with family and friends and taking care of her home.

Betty is survived by her son and daughter-in-law,...

Martha Faye Sherlin

May 5, 2023

Asheville – Martha Faye Sherlin, 58, passed away on Friday, May 5, 2023, at the Memorial Mission Hospital.

A native and lifelong resident of Buncombe County she was a daughter of the late James Jackson Sherlin and Patricia Mae Jones.

Martha enjoyed spending time creating crafts and fellowshipping with friends at...

Martha "Munk" Worley

May 2, 2023

Hendersonville – Martha A. “Munk” Worley, 87, went to sleep peacefully at her home surrounded by family on Tuesday, May 2, 2023.

A native and lifelong resident of Buncombe County she was a daughter of the late Fred Allen and Nola Magdalene Sanford Allen, and the wife of the late Robert E. Worley. She was...

Richard M. "Dick" Booher

Apr 30, 2023

Arden – Richard Miller “Dick” Booher, 84, of 149 Weston Road, passed away on Sunday, April 30, 2023 at his residence.

Mr. Booher was a native of Bristol, TN and a resident of the Asheville area for most of his life. He was the son of the late John Blevins Booher and Gladys Elizabeth Miller...

Ruby Grooms

Apr 27, 2023

Asheville – Ruby Estelle Carswell Grooms, 92, went to be with the Lord on Thursday, April 27, 2023 at John F. Keever Jr. Hospice Solace Center.

A native of Burke County and resident of Buncombe County since 1949. She was a daughter of the late Rev. Isaiah and Callie Mace Carswell and wife of Harry...

Inez Janette Hill

Apr 26, 2023

Morganton – Inez Janette Moses Hill, 79, passed away on Wednesday, April 26, 2023, at the Greens of Weaverville.

A native of Valdese, Mrs. Hill resided in Buncombe County from 1969 till 2008 when she moved back to Burke County. She was a 1962 graduate of Drexel High School and retired from Mission Hospital following...

Lela Shelton Davis

Apr 22, 2023

Asheville – Lela Shelton Davis, 93, passed away on Saturday, April 22, 2023, at her home..

A native of Madison County, she was the wife of the late Ernest Davis, and daughter of the late Albert Vernon Shelton and Vinnie Hall Shelton.

Lela retired from Sears in 1998 after 50 years...

Eddie Crowder

Apr 21, 2023

Asheville - Eddie Crowder, 66, took his first peaceful and pain free steps into heaven on Friday, April 21st, 2023, after an extended illness.

A native of Buncombe Co., Eddie was the son of the late Roy Edward Crowder and Margaret Ann Bailey Crowder and husband of the late Janice Buckner Crowder who passed on...

Pauline C. Reed

Apr 20, 2023

Fairview – Pauline Faye Conner Reed, 93, went to be with the Lord on Thursday, April 20, 2023.

A native of Henderson County and resident of Buncombe County for most of her life. She was the daughter of the late Benjamin and Ina Duga Baily Conner and wife of Morris Weldon Reed who died October...

Lisa Hooker Schultz

Apr 19, 2023

Lisa Hooker Schultz, 63, passed away unexpectedly on April 19, 2023, at her home in Asheville, NC. A vibrant and passionate soul, she will be forever missed by family and friends from all over this beautiful world.

Lisa Schultz was born to Dr. Don and Sally Schultz on April 4, 1960, and was raised in...

John Custer Perry, Jr. “Johnny”

Apr 17, 2023

Candler – John Custer Perry, Jr. “Johnny”, 59, passed suddenly on Monday, April 17, 2023, while enjoying and caring for his beautiful property in Candler.

Johnny was born on December 25, 1963 to John “Custer” Perry, Sr. and Ruth Knight Perry in Asheville. Although Johnny was a longtime carpenter by trade, he was capable of...

Judy Ann Watts

Apr 16, 2023

Asheville – Judy Ann Edwards Watts, 78, passed away peacefully Sunday, April 16, 2023 at her home surrounded by her family.

A lifelong resident of Buncombe County, Mrs. Watts will be remembered as a loving wife, mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother. She was a sweet lady who offered her time to anyone, friend, or stranger, that...

Hilda Swayngim

Apr 15, 2023

Asheville – Hilda Messer Swayngim, 75, passed away peacefully Saturday, April 15, 2023, at the

Laurels of Summit Ridge Health and Rehabilitation Center.

A lifelong resident of Buncombe County, Ms. Swayngim was a 1965 graduate of Erwin High

School and retired as a CNA from WNC Baptist Retirement Home. She was...

Dorothy T. Williams

Apr 15, 2023

Marshall – Dorothy Lou Tweed Williams, 84, went to be with the Lord Saturday, April 15, 2023.

A native of Madison County and resident of Buncombe County for most of her life. Mrs. Williams throughout her career was a Beautician and a daughter of the late Elmer and Dorothy Tweed. She was also preceded in...

Miguel Angel Perez-Lopez

Apr 9, 2023

Leicester – Miguel Angel Perez-Lopez, 46, passed from this life into his heavenly home on Sunday, April 9, 2023.

Miguel was born on July 11, 1976 in Mexico City, Mexico to Florentino Perez-Martinez and Cristina Lopez. He grew up in Ixmiquilpan, Mexico and moved to Buncombe County in 2001 where he worked as a construction...