Dewey Ducker
Aug 7, 2021
Asheville - Dewey McKinley Ducker, 86, went home to be with the Lord Saturday, August 7, 2021 at his residence surrounded by his family. A lifelong resident of Buncombe County, Mr. Ducker worked as a Commercial and Industrial Electrician with M.B. Haynes for over 30 years. He was a US Army veteran of the Korean War. Mr. Ducker was...
Homer "Sonny" Honeycutt
Aug 6, 2021
Asheville – Homer Alvin “Sonny” Honeycutt, 79, went to be with the Lord on Friday, August 6, 2021 at his residence. A lifelong resident of Woodfin, he formerly served as Manager of Atlantic & Pacific (A&P) and Bi-Lo Grocery Stores, served as Mayor of Woodfin from 2001-2003 and was employed by the Buncombe County Sheriff’s Department. He was a...
Gladys Penley
Aug 6, 2021
Asheville – Gladys Penley, 79, of 72 West Cedar Lane, went to be with the Lord on Friday, August 6, 2021. A lifelong resident of Buncombe County, she was a devoted mother and sister, and daughter of the late John Henry and May Grace Rice Penley. Surviving are her daughter, Mary Kelly Stephenson of the home; sister, Martha Ann...
Marian Baldwin Shoff
Aug 5, 2021
Asheville – Marian Baldwin Shoff, 94, of 4 East Forest Road, went to be with the Lord on Thursday, August 5, 2021 at the John F. Keever, Jr. Solace Center. A native of Atlanta, GA, she had resided in Asheville since 1936. She was a member of The Gathering and was very active in the Christian Women’s Club where...
Sarah Frances Adkins
Aug 5, 2021
Asheville – Sarah Frances Bean Adkins, 85, went home to be with the Lord on Thursday, August 5, 2021, at Carolina Pines of Asheville. A native of Gaston County, she resided in Buncombe County since the early 1950’s. She was a daughter of the late Charles C. Bean and Almaree Bradley Bean. She was also preceded in death by...
Janet Goode
Aug 4, 2021
Asheville – Janet Goode, 72, went home to be with the Lord on Wednesday, August 4, 2021, at her residence. Janet graduated from West Henderson High School and in her early days worked for the FBI, later she worked for the City of Asheville in the Purchasing Department until retirement following 30 years of service. She was a member...
Barbara Carver Hague
Aug 4, 2021
Leicester – Barbara Carver Hague, 80, went to be with the Lord on Wednesday, August 4, 2021 at the Laurels of Summit Ridge. A native of Madison County, she had resided in Buncombe County for most of her life. She retired as former owner & operator of Barbara C. Hague Income Tax Service, and was a member of Newfound...
Mary S. Miller
Aug 4, 2021
Asheville – Mary Ann Stamey Miller, 68, went home to be with the Lord on Wednesday, August 4, 2021, at the Memorial Mission Hospital. A lifelong resident Buncombe County, she was a daughter of the late Charles Edward Stamey, Sr. and Ermalee Ashe Hakinson. She was also preceded in death by her sister, Irma Jean Stamey, and brother, Thomas...
Doris Henderson
Aug 2, 2021
Belton, SC – Leila Doris Solesby Henderson, 90, went to be with the Lord on Monday, August 2, 2021 at her residence. A native of Buncombe County, she had resided in South Carolina for the past 27 years. She was formerly employed with Walmart, and was a member of South Side Baptist Church in Piedmont, SC. Mrs. Henderson was...
Bonnie Reese
Aug 1, 2021
Fairview – Bonnie Leota Metcalf Reese, 92, passed away Sunday, August 1, 2021 at the Care Partners Hospice John F. Keever, Jr. Solace Center. A native of Yancey County, Mrs. Reese had resided in Buncombe County since 1966. The oldest of 12 siblings, Mrs. Reese was a sweet, kind, loving sister. Her smile was contagious, and her laughter would...
Dr. Bill Cave
Jul 31, 2021
Asheville - William “Bill” Cave passed away July 31 2021 at the age of 84 surrounded by his beloved family. He is survived by his wife of 66 years, Elaine Joyce Cave, and daughters Kelly Anne (Philip Sanzica) and Sue Anne (Mike Marshall). Bill was born and raised in Huntington, WV and was the son of the late Preston...
Steve Sale
Jul 28, 2021
Leicester – Stephen Graham “Steve” Sale, 66, went to be with the Lord on Wednesday, July 28, 2021 at his residence. A native and resident of Buncombe County, he retired as a former machinist and was a member of Pole Creek Baptist Church. Mr. Sale was the son of L. Graham Sale of Fletcher and the late Ann Hipps...
Edward Glenn Cole
Jul 27, 2021
Alexander – Edward “Eddie” Glenn Cole, 76, passed away on Tuesday, July 27, 2021, at Memorial Mission Hospital following a period of declining health. Edward worked for Orange and Rockland Utilities in Spring Valley, NY for more than 35 years until he retired in 2004. He was a member of the First Presbyterian Church of Weaverville where he was...
Agnes Gentry Ellison
Jul 23, 2021
Candler – Agnes Charlotte Gentry Ellison, 91, went to be with the Lord on Friday, July 23, 2021 at the John F. Keever, Jr. Hospice Center. A native of Newport, TN she had resided in Buncombe County most of her life. Mrs. Ellison was formerly employed with American Enka for over 20 years and attended Maple Ridge Baptist Church...
Betty Jo Harris
Jul 22, 2021
Woodfin – Betty Jo Jarvis Harris, 93, formerly of 76 Walnut Lane, went to be with the Lord on Thursday, July 22, 2021 at the Emerald Ridge Rehabilitation and Care Center. A lifelong resident of Buncombe County, former member of Elk Mountain Baptist Church and retired from Square D Corporation where she had served for 27 years. She was...
Sadako "Judy" Nottingham
Jul 19, 2021
Charlotte, NC – Sadako “Judy” Nottingham, 85, passed away Monday, July 19, 2021 at University Place Nursing and Rehabilitation Center. A native of Osaka, Japan, Mrs. Nottingham came to North Carolina in 1964, settling in Jacksonville. Due to her husband’s military career, she later moved to Hawaii, then back to Jacksonville before coming to Buncombe County in 1974. She...
Tammy Ann Rice
Jul 16, 2021
Asheville – Tammy Ann Rice, 37, went home to be with the Lord on Friday, July 16, 2021, unexpectedly at the Memorial Mission Hospital. A native and lifelong resident of Buncombe County, she was a daughter of Regina Barnes Rice of Asheville and the late Billy Rice. She was also preceded in death by her grandmother, Ruby Harrin. Tammy...
Peggy Burris
Jul 14, 2021
Woodfin – Peggy Jean Fortner Burris, 80, went to be with the Lord on Wednesday, July 14, 2021 at her residence. A lifelong resident of Buncombe County, she retired in 2001 from Wilsonart following 17 years of service, and previously was employed with American Enka for 14 years. Mrs. Burris was a daughter of the late Paul Eugene Fortner...
John T. Meadows
Jul 12, 2021
Asheville – John Troy Meadows, 96, of 25 Dove Road, went to be with the Lord on Monday, July 12, 2021 at the Pelican Health at Asheville. A lifelong resident of Buncombe County, he retired in 1987 from Supply Specialities following 21 ½ years of service where he was in charge of Shipping and Receiving. He was a son...
John Roger Boone
Jul 12, 2021
Asheville – John Roger Boone, 78, went home to be with the Lord on Monday, July 12, 2021, at the Baptist Memorial Hospital of Memphis, TN. A native of Marion, NC he was a son of the late Frank Edward Boone and Tuie Roxanna Bradburn Boone. He was also preceded in death by his daughter, Sherry Boone; brothers: Frank...
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