Nov 21, 2022

Leicester –Doniese Hughes Goodnough, 89, passed away Monday, November 21, 2022 at the John F. Keever, Jr. Solace Center.

A native of Rutherford County and resided in Buncombe County. She worked at Square-D and in retail sales and was active in the US Marine Corps League Ladies Auxiliary.

Mrs. Goodnough was...

Nov 17, 2022

Candler – Hollis Emerson “Bud” Allen, Jr., 67, of 23 Janet Road passed away peacefully Thursday, November 17, 2022 at Advent Health following a long illness.

Bud was born in Orlando, Florida and had resided in Candler most of his life. He was a son of the late Hollis Emerson Allen, Sr. and Gloria Joyce...

Nov 15, 2022

Weaverville – Dovie Matilda Marler Rice, 94, of 109 Sprouse Town Road, went to be with the Lord Tuesday, November 15, 2022.

A lifelong resident of Buncombe County. Mrs. Rice was a daughter of the late Joseph Marler and Bonnie Mae Sprouse Marler and the wife of Clarence “Pete” Rice who died April 7, 1996....

Nov 15, 2022

Fletcher – William Edward Wilkie, 79, entered the presence of his Precious Savior on November 15, 2022, after a courageous battle with cancer.

William (Ed) was a native of Henderson County. He was born to Clarence and Doniva Wilkie on April 8, 1943. He was a graduate of the first graduating class of West Henderson...

Nov 12, 2022

Asheville –Rachel Pagán, loving mother, sister, daughter, and friend, passed away on November 12, 2022, in Asheville, NC.

Rachel served in many ways, and made a profound impact on those around her.

She first served in the U.S. Navy for 4 years.

She then served as a registered nurse for 25+...

Nov 11, 2022

Asheville –David Eugene Buckner, 80, passed away peacefully in his sleep on the morning of Friday, November 11, 2022, at his home.

A native and lifelong resident of Buncombe County, he was the son of the late Cora Lee Hendricks Miller and Fred Miller. He was also preceded in death by his wife, Linda Warren...

Nov 11, 2022

Asheville – Charles “Charlie” Erick Cox, Sr., 79, went home to be with the Lord and gained his wings on Friday, November 11, 2022, at the Carepartners Hospice Solace Center.

A native of Kingstree, SC, he had resided in Buncombe County, NC most of his life. He was the son of the late Lonnie Howell...

Nov 11, 2022

Doris Lee Hunter Stone, 94, of 162 Piney Ridge Drive, went to be with her beloved Husband, Friday, November 11, 2022 at her residence.

Mrs. Stone was born in Forsyth County and a resident of Buncombe and Henderson Counties since 1970. She was the daughter of the late William Hoyt Hunter, Sr and Mallie Lee...

Nov 10, 2022

Candler –Neil Wilson Greene, 75, went home to be with the Lord and be reunited with his wife and two sons on Thursday, November 10, 2022.

A native and lifelong resident of Buncombe County, he was the son of the late Bryan Wilson Greene and Sara Allen Greene. He was also preceded in death by...

Nov 7, 2022

Asheville - Sherrie Ruth Robinson Wilson, 68, of 151 Reed Street, went to be with the Lord Monday, November 7, 2022.

Mrs. Wilson was a lifelong resident of Buncombe County and a daughter of the late James Millard Robinson and Ruth Emily Bishop Robinson. She was also preceded in death by her brother, Lloyd James...

Nov 6, 2022

Asheville – William “Bill” Johnson Marr, Major USAF (Ret), 80, went home to be with the Lord on Sunday, November 6, 2022, at the Smoky Ridge Health and Rehabilitation Center in Burnsville.

A native of Hartford, CT he had resided in Buncombe County, NC most of his life. He was the son of the late...

Nov 4, 2022

Asheville – Betty Jackson Wilson, 80, went home to be with her Lord and Savior on Friday, November 4, 2022, at the Emerald Ridge Rehabilitation and Care Center.

A native and lifelong resident of Buncombe County, Betty Wilson was born on February 19, 1942, to Eugene Jackson and Ruth McElrath Jackson. Betty was a member...

Nov 2, 2022

Brevard – Robert Mason “Bobby” Creech, Sr., 76, passed away Tuesday, November 2, 2022.

A native and resident most of his life of Buncombe County. He was a son of the late Brooks Robert Creech and Sarah Leona Curtis Buckner and was also preceded in death by his brothers Ray and Tony Buckner. Mr. Creech,...

Oct 31, 2022

Asheville– Ann Mary Randall, 40, went home to heaven on the morning of Monday, October 31, 2022, on Halloween, which was one of her favorite holidays.

Ann was born on July 9, 1982, in Asheville to John Randall, Jr. and Elizabeth Ann Brackett. She loved the Lord and wanted,...

Oct 29, 2022

Infant Lexa Lynn McAbee, passed gently into the arms of Jesus on Saturday, October 29, 2022.

Lexa was preceded in death by her paternal grandmother, Janie McAbee.

Those left to cherish her memory are her loving parents: Kelly Ballew McAbee and Christopher Lee McAbee; loving big brother, Aiden McAbee; maternal grandparents:...

Oct 25, 2022

Fletcher – John Turner "J.T." Barber, 81, passed away Tuesday October 25, 2022 surrounded by love. J.T. was born on March 25,1941 in Asheville NC. He was a 1961 graduate of Clyde A. Erwin where he met his high school sweetheart Gloria of 61 years. He leaves a huge hole in the hearts of his friends and family who...

Oct 24, 2022

Asheville – Thomas Lee “Tommy” Shotwell, 67, of 20 Waterford Court, went to be with the Lord on Monday, October 24, 2022.

A native and lifelong resident of Buncombe County, a graduate of Clyde A. Erwin High School, an avid golfer and a member of Macedonia Baptist Church. Mr. Shotwell was formerly employed with Sun...

Oct 20, 2022

Asheville – Junius “Bud” Sales, Jr., 85, of Asheville, passed away at his home on Thursday, October 20. He is survived by his wife of 62 years, Aretha Wilson Sales, daughter Keila Briggs and husband Blaine, grandchildren, Annlei Briggs Burke, husband Josh, Ivy Briggs, Nathan Sales, wife Kate, Laurel Sales, and sister, Peggy Whisnant and husband J.D. He was...

Oct 20, 2022

Leicester – Robert Wayne Penley, 82, passed away on Thursday, October 20, 2022, at his residence.

Mr. Penley was born on March 16, 1940, in Asheville to Landrith Gerald Penley and Lucille Lewis Penley. In addition to his parents, he is preceded in death by his wife of 54 years, Wilma Jean Penley; and brother,...

Oct 18, 2022

Candler – Mona Howard Sharpe Pinner, 76, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, October 18, 2022, at her residence.

Mona was born on January 9, 1946, in Asheville to Esley William Howard and Katherine Hazel Redmond. Mona worked for American Enka/Brand Rex for 18 years and then for Mission Hospital as a Certified Nurse Assistant for...