Heather Pethtel

Mar 8, 2023

Fletcher – Heather Ann Marshall Pethtel, 42, went to be with the Lord on Wednesday, March 8, 2023, at the JF Keever, Jr. Solace Center.

A native of Blythe, CA, she was a long-time resident of Daytona Beach, FL and had resided in WNC since 2019. She was a Recruiter in the Entertainment Industry and...

Gail Mcpeters Jones

Mar 5, 2023

Gail Louise McPeters Jones, 78, born on May 17, 1944, went home to be with the Lord on Sunday, March 5, 2023, at her residence while surrounded by family.

A native and lifelong resident of Buncombe County, Gail was a daughter of the late Gay Marvin McPeters and Juanita Bailey McPeters. She was also preceded...

Jonathan "Jon" Stephen Sparks

Mar 4, 2023

West Asheville – Jonathan “Jon” Stephen Sparks, 43, born on August 3, 1979, went to his eternal home on Saturday, March 4, 2023.

A native and lifelong resident of Asheville, Jon was a beloved son of Edward “Ed” Sparks and Anita Wills Sparks. He is preceded in death by his companion, Henrietta Caldwell.

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Linda Carol Risco

Mar 4, 2023

Linda Carol Risco, 72, died on Saturday, March 4, 2023, at Mission Hospital.

Anders-Rice Funeral Home is attempting to locate her next-of-kin. Please call (828) 254-3511.

Anders-Rice Funeral Home is Honored to Serve the Risco Family.

James H. "Jim" Cordell

Mar 3, 2023

Fairview – James Harold “Jim” Cordell, 81, of 188 Old Fort Road, passed away Friday, March 3, 2023, at the John F. Keever, Jr., Solace Center.

A native of Houston, TX, he was a US Navy Vietnam War veteran and was a son of the late Harry McClellen Cordell and Bessie Margaret Wilton Cordell.

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Jo Ann Mcmahan

Mar 1, 2023

Asheville – Jo Ann Calloway McMahan, 83, went to be with the Lord on Wednesday, March 1, 2023, at The Oaks of Brevard.

A native and resident most of her life of Buncombe County, she was former Owner and Operator of Jo Ann’s Fashions and Limited Editions Clothing. She was a graduate of Lee H....

Harold "Wayne" Connor

Mar 1, 2023

Harold “Wayne” Connor, 59, born on January 4, 1964, went to his eternal home on Wednesday, March 1, 2023, at the Memorial Mission Hospital.

A lifelong resident of Buncombe County, Wayne was a son of the Sheila Cabe Connor and the late Harold Oneal Connor. In addition to his father, he is preceded in death...

Ruby Jean Foster

Feb 27, 2023

Woodfin – Ruby Jean Rumbough Foster, 64, of 22 Laurel Terrace, went to be with the Lord on Monday, February 27, 2023, at her residence.

A lifelong resident of Buncombe County, she retired in 2021 from Woodland Hills Ingles where she served in the Floral Department.

She was a daughter of...

Miles Forrest Debruhl

Feb 25, 2023

Alexander – Miles Forrest DeBruhl, 82, born March 16, 1940, entered into his eternal home on Saturday, February 25, 2023, at his residence.

A native and lifelong resident of Buncombe County, Miles was a son of the late Gardner Gary DeBruhl and Clara Ledford DeBruhl.

Miles attended Clyde A. Erwin High...

John Guffey

Feb 21, 2023

*** Anders-Rice is attempting to locate Next of Kin for Mr. John Guffey.  Please contact us at (828) 254-3511 with any information. ***

Asheville – John Guffey, 84, passed away Tuesday, February 21, 2023 at the Care Partners Hospice John F. Keever, Jr. Solace Center.

A native of Buncombe...

Donald Lee Fox

Feb 21, 2023

*** SERVICE ANNOUNCEMENT UPDATE ***

Leicester – Donald Lee Fox, 73, passed away Tuesday, February 21, 2023 at the North Carolina State Veterans Home in Black Mountain.

Donald had spent the last eight years in a battle against cancer. Dr. Martin Palmeri and his warrior team, along with Dr. Kuehn and...

Barbara Edmonds

Feb 12, 2023

Barbara May Banks Edmonds, 86, went home to be with the Lord on Sunday, February 12, 2023, at Pardee Hospital.

Barbara was the wife of the late Willard Edmonds who died May 15, 2001.

Barbara retired from the Skyland Ingles Store Bakery following 30 years of service and was a longtime...

John Allen Barnett

Feb 7, 2023

John Allen Barnett, 79, went to be with the Lord on Tuesday, February 7, 2023, at his home.

John was born April 23, 1943 in Asheville, NC to the late Glenn and Mattie Roberts Barnett.

A native of Buncombe County, John retired after 30 years from Three Mountaineers, Inc as a...

Barbara Case

Feb 7, 2023

Candler - Barbara Elaine Reynolds Case, 75, passed away Tuesday, February 7, 2023 at the Care Partners Hospice John F. Keever, Jr. Solace Center.

A native and resident of Buncombe County for most of her life, Mrs. Case worked as a CNA in the Heart Tower at Mission Hospital. She was a member of Edgewood...

Erika Martin Carmienke

Feb 1, 2023

Erika Emma Anna Wilhelmina Gustava Martin Carmienke, 100, of Hot Springs, NC went to her eternal home on Wednesday, February 1, 2023, at Aston Park Health Care Center.

Mrs. Carmienke was a native of Hamburg, Germany and came to reside in Manchester Connecticut in the 1950’s until moving to Port Orange, Florida in 1993. In...

David E. Hollifield

Feb 1, 2023

David Eugene Hollifield, 86, went to be with the Lord on Wednesday, February 1, 2023 at his residence.

A native of Buncombe County, he worked at Enka Plant for 20 years, retired from Sayles Bleachery, and following retirement, he got the craft for landscaping from his son-in-law, Lewis, and then went on his own as...

Irene G. Blankenship

Jan 30, 2023

Irene G. Blankenship, 94, of Asheville, NC went home to her Lord and Savior on Monday, January 30, 2023. Mrs. Blankenship was born in Mars Hill, NC and was the daughter of the late William J. Grindstaff and Cilla English.

Mrs. Blankenship was preceded in death by her husband of 65 years, Boyd Blankenship; sisters:...

Ruth B. Fisher

Jan 30, 2023

Lenoir – Ruth Mildred Baker Fisher, 98, died Monday, January 30, 2023, at the Shaire Assisted Living Center near Lenoir, NC. Born on March 27, 1924 in Madison County, Mrs. Fisher lived most of her adult life in Buncombe County until moving to the Shaire Center in July of 2021.

Mrs. Fisher was a daughter...

Bob Keyes

Jan 29, 2023

Lugoff, SC – Robert “Bob” William Keyes, 90, passed away Sunday, January 29, 2023.

A native of Buncombe County, he was a son of the late Howard and Nell Ferguson Keyes and was also preceded in death by his brother-in-law, Ronald Davis and sisters-in-law, Martha Keyes and Jean Keyes.

He attended...

Alice Margaret Blinderman

Jan 26, 2023

Asheville – Alice Margaret Blinderman, 96, passed away on Thursday, January 26, 2023.

Mrs. Blinderman was a Registered Nurse, having served with the VA Hospitals in Miami, Florida and Asheville and after retirement from the VA, she volunteered as a nursing assistant at Mission Hospital for several years.

While Alice was...