Benjamin Dixon Edwards, Sr.
Feb 22, 2021
Fairview – Benjamin Dixon Edwards, Sr., 80, passed away Monday, February 22, 2021 at his home, having come full circle on property that has been in his family for several generations. A native of Buncombe County, Mr. Edwards had resided in Wilmington for 15 years before returning to his home place in Fairview in 1979. He worked as an...
Oaklynn Leigh Morrow
Feb 20, 2021
Oaklynn Leigh Morrow, stillborn on Saturday, February 20, 2021, at Mission Hospital passed gently into the arms of Jesus and opened her eyes in heaven. Oaklynn Leigh was preceded in death by her great-grandparents: Gloria Manley and Josephine and Willie Walker, and Jeat and Elese Morrow. Those left to cherish her memory are her parents, Robbie Lee and Amanda...
Lonnie Louis Robertson
Feb 20, 2021
Asheville – Lonnie L. Robertson, 86, passed away Saturday, February 20, 2021 at the Memorial Campus of Mission Hospitals. Mr. Robertson was the son of the late Albert and Tommie Lee Rhodes Robertson. He was also preceded in death by his first wife of 33 years, Reva Ward Robertson; and a sister, Peggy Robertson. Surviving are his daughter, Angela...
Florence Owenby
Feb 19, 2021
Arden – Sarahmae Florence Allen Owenby, 93, went home to be with the Lord Friday, February 19, 2021 at her home surrounded by her loving family. A lifelong resident of Buncombe County, Mrs. Owenby was a member of Long Shoals Baptist Church, where she was active in the WMU. She was also very active in the 4-H Program. However,...
Billy Hawkins
Feb 19, 2021
Candler – Billy Edward Hawkins, age 90, passed away Friday, February 19, 2021 at the NC State Veterans Home in Black Mountain. He was born March 4, 1930 to Julia and Clinton Hawkins of Alexander. He is survived by his sister, Alma Mehaffey of Greer, SC and a number of nieces and nephews. He was also preceded in death...
Bill Riebell
Feb 18, 2021
Asheville – William Albert “Bill” Riebell, 76, passed away Thursday, February 18, 2021 at the John F. Keever, Jr. Solace Center. A native of Rochester, NY, he had resided in Asheville since the late 60’s. He worked with Securitas as a Security Officer and formerly worked with Biltmore Press and Hickory Printing Company. He was a member of Oakley...
Martha "Kitty" Wright
Feb 17, 2021
Carrollton, GA – Martha Anders “Kitty” Blankenship Wright completed her time on earth and began her life in heaven on February 17, 2021. She was born in Fairview, North Carolina on February 12, 1932 to Oscar and Margaret Blankenship, with brothers: Freneau Blankenship, Olin Blankenship, and Francis Blankenship, and sisters: Marjorie Miller, Blaine Huntley, and Carolyn Ashton. She was...
Terry Lee Bassett
Feb 16, 2021
Candler – Terry Bassett, 58, went to be with the Lord February 16, 2021 at his home. He was preceded in death by his father, Tommy Arvil Bassett and his mother, Bonnie Katherine Waldrop Bassett, whom he loved dearly. Mr. Bassett was also preceded in death by his brother, Robin Dean Bassett. Mr. Bassett is survived by his wife,...
Ethel Victoria Metcalf
Feb 15, 2021
Asheville – Ethel Metcalf went home to be with her Lord and Savior on February 15, 2021. She had an unwavering faith in God. She was a member of West Asheville Baptist Church. Over the years, she loved her church and was very involved. She assisted with numerous church events and a dedicated member of the church choir, Sunday...
Ronnie Ogle
Feb 14, 2021
Asheville – Ronald Rial “Ronnie” Ogle, 73, of Asheville and Westminster, SC, passed away Sunday, February 14, 2021 at his Asheville residence. A native of Buncombe County he and his wife had moved over 20 years ago to their home on Lake Hartwell in Westminster, SC. Mr. Ogle was a son of the late Rial and Rachel Donnie Crowder...
Gary Long
Feb 14, 2021
Fletcher – Gary Martin Long, 65, went to be with the Lord on Sunday, February 14, 2021 at the John F. Keever, Jr. Solace Center. A lifelong resident of Buncombe County, he was Co-Owner & Operator of Reese Trailer Sales in Mills River. He was a 1977 graduate of Western Carolina University, receiving his BS Degree in Business and...
George Ervin Tipton
Feb 12, 2021
Arden – George Tipton, 89, went home to be with the Lord on Friday, February 12, 2021. A native of Madison County he resided in Buncombe County most of his life. He was a son of the late Walter Tipton and Dahlia Rose Bryan Tipton. He was also preceded in death by his great-grandson, Cullin Limer; sister, Mary Kate...
Nancy Lee Price
Feb 9, 2021
Nancy L. Price, 70 of Asheville, NC transitioned to her heavenly home on Tuesday, February 9, 2021 at Emerald Ridge Rehabilitation Center in Weaverville, surrounded by family members. Nancy was a member of Oakley United Methodist Church. A Native of Buncombe County, Nancy was a graduate of A.C. Reynolds High School where she was an honor scholar. Nancy spent...
Master Chief William T. Rice (Ret.)
Feb 9, 2021
Candler – Master Chief William T. Rice (Ret.), 82, went to be with the Lord on Tuesday, February 9, 2021 at the Charles George VA Medical Center. A native and lifelong resident of Buncombe County, he was a son of the late Edward Rice and Agnes Hutchison and was also preceded in death by his brother, Geames Rice. Master...
Jerry Baker
Feb 8, 2021
Asheville – Gerald Darius “Jerry” Baker, Jr, 55, passed away on Monday, February 8, 2021 at his residence. A lifelong resident of Buncombe County, he was a 1983 graduate of Enka High School and was the son of Gerald Darius Baker and wife Candace Baker of Mills River and Carolyn Apple and husband Bob Apple of Weaverville. Surviving in...
Wanda Fender
Feb 8, 2021
Marshall – Wanda Marie Lance Fender, 75, went to be with the Lord on Monday, February 8, 2021 at her residence, with her family by her side. A native of Buncombe County, she had resided in Madison County since December 1982. She was formerly employed with Opportunity Corporation for 15 years as a Social Worker. Mrs. Fender was a...
Johnnie Cannon
Feb 1, 2021
Candler – Johnnie Charles Cannon, went to be with the Lord on Monday, February 1, 2021 at the Charles George VA Medical Center. A lifelong resident of Buncombe County, he was a US Post Office Postal Clerk in Highlands, NC and lastly served as a Security Officer with Allied Security. Following retirement, one of his favorite pastimes was meeting...
Freida Coffey
Jan 31, 2021
Asheville – Freida Jeanette Smith Coffey, 83, went to be with the Lord on Sunday, January 31, 2021 at the home of her granddaughter. A lifelong resident of Buncombe County, she was a homemaker and of the Baptist faith. Mrs. Coffey was the daughter of the late Larkin McKinley Smith and Eula Mae Mason Smith and wife of the...
Doug Proctor
Jan 31, 2021
Keith Douglas Proctor was born December 4, 1950 in Marion and passed away January 31, 2021 in Asheville. He was preceded in death by father, James Junior Proctor, mother, Hazel Mae Cole Proctor, and brother, Tommy Lee Proctor. He is survived by his sisters, Katherine Jeanette Proctor Miller and husband Roger Dean Miller of Leicester, Belinda Faye Proctor Ledford...
Candace H. Hensley
Jan 31, 2021
Asheville – Candace H. Hensley, 70, went to be with the Lord on Sunday, January 31, 2021 at Pisgah Manor Nursing Home. She was born August 17, 1950 in Coral Gables, Florida and became a resident of Buncombe County after marrying the love of her life in 1989. She was formerly employed at Texas Instruments in Johnson City, TN....
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