Jesse Case
Jun 8, 2021
Asheville – Jesse Marion Case, 59, of 45 East Chestnut Street, went to be with the Lord on Tuesday, June 8, 2021 at the Memorial Campus of Mission Hospitals. A native and lifelong resident of Asheville, he was a Jewelry Maker and a Flea Marketeer. He was a son of the late William Joseph Case, Sr. and Patricia “Pat”...
Linda Sue Kemp
Jun 7, 2021
Asheville – Linda Sue Kemp, 75, passed away unexpectedly Monday, June 7, 2021 at her home. A native of Sheboygan, WI, Ms. Kemp had resided in Buncombe County for over ten years and enjoyed long scenic rides along the Blue Ridge Parkway. She was the daughter of the late Orville and Delores Voigt Repenn. Surviving are her sons: Jason...
Edith Louise Freeman
Jun 4, 2021
Candler – Edith Louise Ewart Freeman, 68, went to be with the Lord on Friday, June 4 2021 at the Elizabeth House. A native of Buncombe County, she was a homemaker and formerly a member of Candler House of Prayer. Mrs. Freeman was a daughter of the late Hardy Thomas Ewart and Rosie Mae Ramsey Ewart and former wife...
Harry Samuel Foden, Sr.
Jun 1, 2021
Major Harry Foden was Promoted to Glory peacefully in his sleep on June 1, 2021 from the home of his son and daughter-in-love at the noble age of 93. Harry Samuel Foden was the firstborn to Henry (Harry) and Hazel Foden on March 16th, 1928 in East Liverpool, Ohio. Born at home, he was part of the “Greatest Generation,”...
Setsue Warren
Jun 1, 2021
Candler – Setsue Shibata Warren, 90, passed away Tuesday, June 1, 2021 at the John F. Keever, Jr. Solace Center. A native of Yahata, Japan, she had resided in Asheville since 1972. She moved to the USA, along with her husband in 1964, was employed with Square D for over 21 years and was of the Buddist faith. She...
Pearl Medford Radford
May 29, 2021
Asheville – Ila Pearl Medford Radford, 95, went to be with the Lord on Saturday, May 29, 2021 at the John F. Keever, Jr. Solace Center. A native of Jackson County, she had resided in Canton, NC most of her life prior to moving to Asheville in 1971. She retired in 1982 from Brooks-Howell Retirement Home after 8 years...
Richard Shane Holt
May 25, 2021
Weaverville – Richard Shane Holt, 40, passed away unexpectedly on Tuesday, May 25, 2021, at Memorial Mission Hospital. A native and lifelong resident of Buncombe County, he was a son of the late Jackie Dale Holt and Dorothy Faye Craig Holt. Surviving are his wife of 17 years, Jennifer Lynn Holt; sons: Richard Shane Holt, Jr, and Jackson Troy...
Doris Sluder
May 25, 2021
Mrs. Doris Mae Sluder, age 95, of Jonesboro, passed away on May 25, 2021. She was predeceased by her husband, Vance Rex Sluder. She was a member of Zion Hill Baptist Church in Jonesboro, GA. She is survived by her children, Janet Black of Lanett AL, Kathryn (Billy) Vaughn of Locust Grove and Jeffrey Sluder (Cristal) of Forsyth; 9...
Hazel W. Barker
May 24, 2021
Dandridge, TN – Hazel Nell Woolley Barker, 85, passed away Monday, May 24, 2021 at the Jefferson Park Nursing Center in Dandridge, TN. A native of Wilton, AL, Mrs. Barker had resided in Buncombe County for most of her life. She was formerly employed with First Union National Bank as an Assistant Trust Officer, and was employed by the...
Dorothy "Dot" Stirewalt
May 23, 2021
Fairview - Dorothy “Dot” Virginia Stirewalt, 94, went home to be with Christ on Sunday May 23, 2021. She was a resident of Fleshers of Fairview Nursing Home and a lifelong resident of Buncombe County. She was a teacher’s assistant at Fairview Elementary school for over 20 years. She was the daughter of the late George Herman Williams and...
Jeff Shook
May 21, 2021
Asheville – Jeffery Lynn Shook, affectionately known as “Smurf”, 58, went to be with the Lord on Friday, May 21, 2021, at the John F. Keever, Jr. Solace Center. A lifelong resident of Buncombe County, he was a son of the late Mack Shook and Cornelia Hazel Haney Shook. He was also preceded in death by his sister, Cornelia...
Aaron "Joe" Holcombe
May 18, 2021
Aaron Barnard “Joe” Holcombe, 81, formerly of Barnardsville and Weaverville, passed away Tuesday, May 18, 2021 at Mission Hospital. Aaron was born in Gainesville, GA to the late John T. Holcombe and Thelma P. Welchel Holcombe. He will be missed by his loyal, faithful loving dog, a Pekingese, Buddy. He is survived by his wife of 45 years, Helen...
Pepito Olivete Padilla
May 18, 2021
Asheville, NC – Pepito Olivete Padilla, 75, passed away on Tuesday, May 18, 2021, at Memorial Mission Hospital. Born on July 13, 1945 in Pasay, Philippines, he resided in the Marshall Islands before moving the Asheville, NC. He is preceded in death by his parents, Casimiro Padilla and Jacinta Olivete Padilla; and a son, Louie Padilla. Surviving are his...
Emily Clark
May 15, 2021
Asheville – Emily Hughes Clark, 80, passed away Saturday, May 15, 2021 at her residence. A lifelong resident of Buncombe County, Mrs. Clark was a 1959 graduate of Erwin High School, and was employed in the textile and healthcare industries during her working career, working 12 years for Charles D. Owen before going to The Oaks of Sweeten Creek....
Betty Greene
May 11, 2021
Hickory – Betty Greene, 90, of Hickory, NC formerly of Weaverville passed away May 11, 2021 at Caldwell Hospice, Hudson, NC. Born in Buncombe County she was the daughter of the late Vernon and Vonnie Stuart. She was preceded in death by her husband Don Greene. She is survived by sons: David and Ronnie Greene and daughter-n-law Shirley Greene....
Robert "Bob" Rice
May 10, 2021
Asheville – Robert Alexander “Bob” Rice, 77, after fighting a courageous battle, was surrounded by his loving family at home and peacefully went to Heaven to be with the Lord on Monday, May 10, 2021. Mr. Rice was a lifelong resident of Buncombe County. He was a hard worker and was self-employed with many trade skills throughout the years....
Sidney "Reese" Kingry
May 3, 2021
Tryon – Sidney “Reese” Maurice Kingry, 77, passed away on May 3, 2021 at the Memorial Mission Hospital, Asheville. A native of Atlanta, GA he was a son of the late Cecil Kingry and Mary Lou Booker. He was also preceded in death by his son, John Kingry; and sister, Frances Gibson. Reese was a U.S. Army veteran and...
Mary "Marcella" Lipe
May 3, 2021
Asheville – Mary “Marcella" Wilkes Lipe, 71, went home to be with the Lord on Monday, May 3, 2021, at Memorial Mission Hospital. A native and lifelong resident of Buncombe County, she was a daughter of the late Plumber “P.J.” Wilkes and Lola Buckner Wilkes. She was also preceded in death by her husband, Donald “Don” Lipe who passed...
Howard Donald Overman
May 2, 2021
Candler – Howard Donald Overman, 73, of 70 White Rock Branch Road, Candler, passed away on May 2, 2021 at the John F. Keever Solace Center after an extended illness. He is preceded in death by his parents, Roscoe and Lula Cody Overman; brothers: Edward and Jimmie Overman; and a sister, Mary Angel. Left to cherish his memory are...
Jayne Lombardo
Apr 30, 2021
Asheville – Jayne Elizabeth Roberts Lombardo, 57, passed away Friday, April 30, 2021 at the Memorial Campus of Mission Hospitals. A native of Statesville, NC, Jayne had resided in Buncombe County since 1970. She was an experienced hair and nail technician, and worked later in life at Mission Hospitals as a radiology technician. Jayne loved the beach, especially the...
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