Donna R. Ketchum
Sep 6, 2019
Asheville – Donna Lee Rich Ketchum, 63, of 741 Macedonia Road, went to be with the Lord on Friday, September 6, 2019 at the John F. Keever, Jr. Solace Center. A lifelong resident of Buncombe County, Mrs. Ketchum was employed with Walmart for 22 years and was a daughter of the late Albert Burgan and Gladys Maxine Parham Rich....
Lela Gosnell
Sep 5, 2019
Lela Shelton Gosnell, 81, passed away Thursday, September 5, 2019 at Elderberry Health Care Center. A native of Madison County, Mrs. Gosnell had resided in Buncombe County since 1960. She retired in 1990 as an elementary school teacher, spending two years in Madison County, and then teaching for 28 years at Venable Elementary School. She was a member of...
Don Riggins
Sep 4, 2019
Gerton – Donald Gene “Don” Riggins, 80, went to be with the Lord on Wednesday, September 4, 2019 at the Charles George V.A. Medical Center. A native of Six Mile, SC, he had resided in Buncombe County prior to moving to Henderson County in 2004. He was a car salesman with Sam’s Lincoln Mercury for several years, and was...
Barbara Ingle
Sep 4, 2019
Asheville – Barbara Ingle, 78, went home to be with the Lord on Wednesday, September 4, 2019 at the Memorial Campus of Mission Hospitals. She was a lifelong resident of Buncombe County, and was a loving mother, grandmother, wife, and lovingly strong-willed. Mrs. Ingle was a daughter of the late Mallie Worley and Fornada Worley and was also preceded...
William Thomas Rhew, Jr.
Sep 4, 2019
Asheville - William Thomas Rhew, Jr., 85, passed away Wednesday, September 4, 2019 at the Memorial Campus of Mission Hospitals. A native and resident of Buncombe County for most of his life, Mr. Rhew retired as a Gunnery Sergeant with the US Marine Corps, serving one tour of duty in Korea and three tours in Vietnam. He also retired...
Linda Mae Owen
Aug 28, 2019
East Flat Rock – Linda Mae Henry Owen, 58, of 136 East Collins Street, went to be with her Lord, parents, grandparents and a grandchild. Memorial services will be held at a later date.
Amy Laura Sprinkle
Aug 25, 2019
Candler – Amy Laura Sprinkle, 58 of Candler NC, passed away peacefully surrounded by family after a very courageous battle with breast cancer. A graduate of Enka High School, class of ’79 and a proud graduate of Montreat College where she graduated with honors. Amy loved these mountains, loved to fish, loved animals, and loved her community where she...
Larry P. Blanton
Aug 23, 2019
Candler – Larry Preston Blanton, 66, of Candler, passed away on Friday, August 23, 2019 at the John F. Keever, Jr. Solace Center. A native and lifelong resident of Buncombe County, he was the son of the late Roy Lee Blanton and Julia Bailey Blanton. He was also preceded in death by his sister, Janice Roberts and brother, Guy...
Alonzo W. Robinson
Aug 15, 2019
Alonzo W. Robinson, 86, passed away on Thursday, August 15, 2019 at the Emerald Ridge Rehabilitation Center. A lifelong resident of Buncombe County, he was a son of the late Fate Robinson and Clora Meadows Robinson. He was also preceded in death by his wife, Martha Ann Head Robinson; sisters: Ruby Buckner, Robbie Ramsey, Jeanette Lassiter; and brothers: Vono...
Robert Troy Shelton, Sr.
Aug 11, 2019
Leicester – Robert Troy Shelton, Sr., 76, went home to be with the Lord on Sunday, August 11, 2019 at the Memorial Campus of Mission Hospitals. A native of Buncombe County, he retired in 2006 following 30 years of service as Warehouse Supervisor with Budweiser. Mr. Shelton was a son of the late Paul C. Shelton and Nellie Wyatt...
Billie Plemmons
Aug 9, 2019
Asheville – Billie Geraldine Plemmons, 58, went to be with her Lord, surrounded by her family, on Friday, August 9, 2019 at her home. A lifelong resident of Buncombe County, she was employed for over 36 years with Mission Hospitals and Park Ridge Hospital. She was a faithful Christian and an avid Atlanta Braves fan. Billie was a daughter...
Mike Creasman
Aug 7, 2019
Leicester – Michael Clarence “Mike” Creasman, 78, of 30 Little Mountain Road, went to be with his Lord on Wednesday, August 7, 2019. A native of Asheville, he was the son of the late C.W. and Gladys Creasman and was also preceded in death by his brothers, Dennis and Steve Creasman, and a grandchild. He was a 1959 graduate...
Elsie Mae Wheeler Fite
Aug 2, 2019
Asheville – Elsie Mae Wheeler Fite, 86, was reunited with her family in heaven on Friday morning, August 2, 2019. A native and lifelong resident of Buncombe County, she was the daughter of the late Lattie Belle Davis Wheeler. She was also preceded in death by her only husband, Billy Wayne Fite; sister, Shirley Katrina Fite; and son, Danny...
Lonie Cox Ledbetter
Aug 2, 2019
Asheville – Lonie Cox Ledbetter, 90, went to sleep at home and woke up in Heaven Friday, August 2, 2019 surrounded by her family and friends. A native and lifelong resident of Buncombe County, Mrs. Ledbetter was the wife of the late Dan Ledbetter, who passed away November 1, 1983. Surviving are her son, Carroll and wife Mary Ellen...
Henry "Hank" Helm
Jul 30, 2019
After a long illness, Henry “Hank” Edward Helm, 81, of Asheville, NC, passed away surrounded by his family on July 30, 2019. The son of Henry Helm and Ethel Edith Brayman, Hank was born in New Haven, Connecticut on February 19, 1938. Hank was a proud member of the US Marine Corps. He served from 1955 to 1959, during...
Mary T. Jones
Jul 27, 2019
Asheville – Mary T. Jones, 66, went home to be with the Lord Saturday, July 27, 2019 at the John F. Keever, Jr. Solace Center. A native of Leesburg, FL she had resided in Buncombe County since 1983. She was the daughter of the late Henry Ford Trumbo and Martha Dawson Trumbo. She was also preceded in death by...
Mary Dean Carter
Jul 27, 2019
Skyland – Mary Dean Burnette Carter, 77, of Skyland, went to be with the Lord Saturday, July 27, 2019 at her home. She was the daughter of the late Curtis Virgil and Eunice Cole Burnette. She was also preceded in death by her beloved husband, William “Uncle Bill” Carter; sister, Virginia Dills; and brothers: Ben, Carl, and Willie Burnette....
Gerard Charles "Jerry" Hutcheon
Jul 25, 2019
Inman, SC - Gerard “Jerry” C. Hutcheon, age 71, departed this earthly life on Thursday, July 25, 2019 in Mars Hill, NC. He leaves behind his wife Adrienne Hutcheon; sister, Sandy Hutcheon Rupprecht (John); two stepsons: James Baker (Alicia), and Mark Baker (Dawn); an abundance of grandchildren and numerous nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his...
Bobby Scott
Jul 23, 2019
Fairview – The "Mountain Man", 84, passed away Tuesday, July 23, 2019 at the Stonecreek Health and Rehab. A native and lifelong resident of Buncombe County, he was a son of the late Huge Gordon Scott and Ellen Thomas Scott. He was also preceded in death by his brother, Jewitt Scott, and a son, Gary Scott. He was an...
Bertha Beatrice Williams
Jul 22, 2019
Asheville – Bertha Beatrice Deviney Williams, 87, passed away Monday, July 22, 2019 at her home. A native of Rutherford County, Mrs. Williams had resided in Buncombe County for most of her life. She retired as an inspector from C.I.I., and found great joy in volunteering with the ABCCM following retirement. Mrs. Williams was a dedicated member of Grassy...
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