Phillip Edward Bell
Jan 22, 2021
Swannanoa – Phillip Edward Bell, 75, of Swannanoa, passed away Friday, January 22, 2021 at Carolina Pines at Asheville Health Care Center. A native of Washington, DC, Mr. Bell had resided in Buncombe County since 1993. He was fascinated by Native American culture and people, which led him to open Spirits on the River first in Cherokee, then in...
Norman Calhoun
Jan 20, 2021
Norman Louis Calhoun, 90, of Asheville, passed away peacefully after a brief illness on January 20, 2021. He was preceded in death by his wife, Peggy B. Calhoun, also of Asheville. A native of Buncombe County, Norman was a former brick and rock mason, a salesman and painter. In his later years, he became well known locally and at...
Susan Mcnutt Chambers
Jan 15, 2021
Weaverville – Susan McNutt Chambers, 63, moved to her eternal home in heaven on Friday, January 15, 2021. Susan was the daughter of the late Barney Leonard McNutt and Mamie Kelly McNutt, and is survived by her husband David William Chambers of 40 blessed years. Susan grew up in Knoxville, graduating from the University of Tennessee with a degree...
Linda Sluder
Jan 13, 2021
Asheville – Linda Sluder, 78, passed away on Wednesday, January 13, 2021, at the John F. Keever, Jr. Solace Center. A native and lifelong resident of Buncombe County, Mrs. Sluder was a daughter of the late Fred and Clara Strickland Deaton. She was also preceded in death by her sister, Ann Wilson; and brothers: Leo Deaton, Carl Deaton, Danny...
Bill Clontz
Jan 11, 2021
Asheville – William Clyde “Bill” Clontz, 83, went to be with the Lord on Monday, January 11, 2020 at the Memorial Campus of Mission Hospitals. A native of Buncombe County, he was a long time volunteer at ABCCM, an avid airplane enthusiast and pilot, and a charter member of the WNC Pilots Association. Bill was a long time member...
Betty Trantham
Jan 10, 2021
Candler – Betty Ann Hughes Trantham, 90, went to be with the Lord on Sunday, January 10, 2021 at the Memorial Campus of Mission Hospitals. Mrs. Trantham was a native of Rutherford County and had resided in Buncombe County all of her adult life. She was a daughter of the late Waye Waits Hughes and Floy Jeanette Sinclair Hughes...
Mildred Haney
Jan 9, 2021
Leicester – Mildred Elizabeth Davis Haney, 88, passed away Saturday, January 9, 2021 at her home surrounded by her family. Born on September 13, 1932 in Madison County, Mrs. Haney moved to Buncombe County in 1946, graduating from Leicester High School in 1950. She moved to Henderson County in 1969, and returned to Leicester in 2005. Mrs. Haney retired...
Carrie Morgan
Jan 8, 2021
Carrie Marie Mathis Morgan, 94, went to be with the Lord Friday, January 8, 2021. A native of Spring Creek, Mrs. Morgan had previously worked at American Enka, as a Department Manager for Rose’s Department Store, and as a Hostess for McDonald’s. She was a member of Center Pigeon Baptist Church in Haywood County, and loved singing harmony to...
Delaina Gail Smith
Jan 8, 2021
Candler – Delaina Gail Smith, 58, passed away unexpectedly Friday, January 8, 2021 at her home. A lifelong resident of Buncombe County, Ms. Smith was a former member of the Salvation Army Church. She enjoyed doing crafts, decorating, taking pictures, and animals. She will always be remembered as a strong Christian woman, one that was a great mom and...
Linda B. Richards
Jan 5, 2021
Linda Richards went to her eternal rest on January 5, 2021 at the Hilton Head Regional Hospital. She was born in Black Mountain, NC on October 15. 1948 to Earl Edgar and Katherine Bartlett and is survived by her husband, Jerry; son, David; sister, Lucille and brother, Wayne. Linda graduated from Charles D. Owen High School in Black Mountain...
Georgia Mae Hill Chandler
Jan 5, 2021
Candler - Georgia Mae Hill Chandler, 101, beloved Mother, Nanny, Sister and Friend, left us January 4, 2021 with an intact mind and a heart full of love for her family. She was predeceased by her husband of 66 years, Anson Woodrow Chandler; a sister, Helen Hill Gaddy; a brother, William James Hill; and her parents, William Mitchell and...
Jerry Ray Hubbard
Jan 4, 2021
Asheville – Jerry Ray Hubbard, 65, went to be with the Lord on Monday, January 4, 2021 at his residence. A native of Thornhill, WV, he had resided in Asheville for the past 12 years. He was a son of the late Plezy Robert Hubbard and Hazel Mae Shrader Hubbard. Surviving are his daughters, Victoria Padgett and Tracy Barth;...
Nancy Jane Monninger
Jan 2, 2021
Hendersonville – Nancy Jane Monninger, 97, passed away on Saturday, January 2, 2021 at The Life Care Center of Hendersonville. A native of Kent County Maryland, she served as a Medical Secretary for Adventist Hospital in Takoma Park, Maryland and was a member of the Seventh-day Adventist Church. Mrs. Monninger was the daughter of the late John W. Taylor...
Lee Ann Banks
Dec 30, 2020
Asheville – Lee Ann Lowe Banks, 73, went home to be with the Lord on Wednesday, December 30, 2020, at her residence. She resided in Buncombe County most of her life. She was a daughter of the late Junior and Ruby Shelton Lowe. She was also preceded in death by her husband, Burnice Banks and brothers: Alvin and Billy...
Catherine Miller Jackson
Dec 29, 2020
Fairview – Catherine Louise Sales Miller Jackson, 100, went to be with the Lord on Tuesday, December 29, 2020 at Tore’s Home/East Flat Rock. A lifelong resident of Buncombe County, she was a member of Laurel Pines Baptist Church. She was a devoted wife, loving mother and grandmother. Mrs. Jackson was the daughter of the late George Alvin Sales...
Howard Sherrill Wright
Dec 25, 2020
Asheville – Howard Sherrill Wright, 75, of 8 Manila Street, went home to be with the Lord on Friday, December 25, 2020, at his residence. A native of Haywood County, he resided in Asheville most of his life and was the son of the late Carroll Rudolph Wright and Grace Marie Medford Wright. He was also preceded in death...
Michael Evans
Dec 23, 2020
Candler – Michael Evans, 47, went home to be with the Lord on Wednesday, December 23, 2020. A native of Forsythe County, he resided in Buncombe County most of his life. Michael graduated from Erwin High School in 1991 and was a member of Pole Creek Baptist Church. He was the owner and operator of Sharper Image Auto Cleaning...
Norman Stone Pruitt
Dec 19, 2020
Asheville – Norman Stone Pruitt, born December 5, 1936, went home to be with his Lord and family on Saturday, December 19, 2020. A native and lifelong resident of Buncombe County, he was a son of the late David Jack Pruett and Hariette Grace Pruitt. He was also preceded in death by his wife, Helen Joanne Pruitt, who passed...
Mckinley Mcdevitt
Dec 19, 2020
Forest City– McKinley McDevitt, 59, went home to be with the Lord on Saturday, December 19, 2020 at the Rutherford Regional Hospital. A native of Buncombe County, he was a son of Malinda Jo McDevitt Foster and husband Ernest of Leicester, and the late Andrew McDevitt. He was also preceded in death by a granddaughter, Lilly Ann. Mr. McDevitt...
Pearl "Mammaw" Stevens
Dec 15, 2020
Asheville – Pearl “Mammaw” Garland Stevens, 98, went to be with the Lord on Tuesday, December 15, 2020, at The Laurels of Green Tree Ridge. A native of Mitchell County, she resided in Buncombe County for most of her life. She was a daughter of the late Wiley Garland and Hester Angel Garland. She was also preceded in death...
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