Patsy "Pat" Kuykendall
Jan 24, 2025
Patsy “Pat” Tipton Kuykendall, 84, went home to be with the Lord on Friday, January 24, 2025, at Mission Hospital.
A native of Madison County, she resided in Buncombe County most of her life. She was a daughter of the late Monroe Tipton and Armintha Waldroup Tipton and wife of the late William Hollingsworth Kuykendall, Jr. who passed away on October...
Norris Jane Hall
Jan 22, 2025
Leicester – Norris Jane Gwinn Hall, 80, passed away on Wednesday, January 22, 2025, at the CarePartners Solace Center after a long illness.
A native of Spring Dale, West Virginia, she and her husband, Cecil, moved to Asheville after college. They made their home in the mountains of Western North Carolina exploring the natural beauty of the outdoors and learning...
Charlene Ball Sprouse
Jan 21, 2025
Charlene Ball Sprouse, 54, passed away on Tuesday, January 21, 2025, at her residence.
A native of Buncombe County, she worked as a manager for Beauty Salon products for 13 years, loved spending time with her grandkids, and was the backbone of her family.
She was a daughter of the late Nancy Jean Ball and Bobby McMahan.
Surviving are her...
James Richard "Rick" Smart
Jan 21, 2025
After a courageous and well-fought battle with a chronic illness, James Richard “Rick” Smart, age 64, passed away peacefully with his family by his side on January 21, 2025 at Carolinas Medical Center, Charlotte, NC.
Rick was a 1978 graduate of Clyde A. Erwin High School, where at the age of 15, he met his high school sweetheart, Roxie. They later...
Shirley Hawkins Taylor
Jan 18, 2025
Shirley Sue Hawkins Taylor, 84, went home to be with the Lord on Saturday, January 18, 2025, at the CarePartners Hospice Solace Center while surrounded by her family.
A native and lifelong resident of Buncombe County, she was a daughter of the late James Russell Hawkins and Annie Mae Moore Hawkins. She was also preceded in death by her sister, Nancy...
Lonnie Edmond King
Jan 14, 2025
Asheville – Lonnie Edmond King, 73, went to be with the Lord on Tuesday, January 14, 2025, at StoneCreek Health and Rehabilitation Center.
A native and lifelong resident of Buncombe County, he was the son of the late Ralph William King and Harriet Jane Bullman.
Lonnie was an expert on anything with wheels, he worked most of his life as a mechanic...
Martha Alma "Nana" Plemmons
Jan 14, 2025
Martha Alma “Nana” Plemmons, 85, went home to be with the Lord on Tuesday, January 14, 2025, at Memorial Mission Hospital.
A native and lifelong resident of Buncombe County, she was a daughter of the late Cas Thomas and Bessie Shelton Thomas, and wife of 50 years to the late Larry Plemmons who passed away May 16, 2012. She was also...
Patricia "Shirley" Elizabeth Warren Proffitt
Jan 10, 2025
Patricia “Shirley” Elizabeth Warren Proffitt, 81, went to be with the Lord on Friday, January 10, 2025, at the CarePartners Solace Center.
A native of Asheville, she was a daughter of the late Berlin Wilson Warren and Lucille “Lucy” Whitted Warren, and wife of 60 years to the late Wiley “Gene” Proffitt who passed away May 24, 2023. She was also...
Carol Robinson
Jan 1, 2025
Nancy “Carol” Robinson, 77, went home to be with The Lord on Wednesday, January 1, 2025, at her residence.
A native and lifelong resident of Asheville, she was born on December 22, 1947, to Thomas “Tom” Calvin Robinson and Agnes Elizabeth Moore Robinson. She graduated from Lee Edwards High School (now Asheville High School) in 1965 before graduating from Blantons Business...
Rev. Robert "Wade" Hall, Sr.
Dec 31, 2024
Rev. Robert “Wade” Hall, Sr., 76, went home to be with The Lord on Tuesday, December 31, 2024, at the Laurels of Greentree Ridge.
A native of Hendersonville, he resided in Western North Carolina all his life. Wade and his wife, Gwen, hosted “Nite Line” for 29 years on Channel 16 WGGS-TV until January of 2024. They also founded the...
Judy Bishop Mullinnix Tanner
Dec 29, 2024
Judy Bishop Mullinnix Tanner, 98, passed away on Sunday, December 29, 2024, at the Elderberry Health Care Center.
A native of Plains, Georgia, she resided in Western North Carolina most of her life. She was a daughter of the late Arthur Bailey Bishop and Nelli Vaughan Bishop. She was also preceded in death by her first husband, Robert Lucius Mullinnix; second...
Betty Ailene Grant
Dec 28, 2024
Betty Ailene Chandler Grant, 93, went to be with the Lord on Saturday, December 28, 2024, at Mission Hospital.
A native and lifelong resident of Buncombe County, she was a daughter of the late Bascomb Chandler and Devonna Jones Chandler and the wife of the late Denver E. Grant, Sr. She was also preceded in death by her son-in-law, Barry...
Richard Clayton Pressley
Dec 28, 2024
Richard Clayton Pressley, 89, passed away on Saturday, December 28, 2024, at the CarePartners Solace Center.
A native and lifelong resident of Buncombe County, he was the son of the late Julius McCree Pressley and Mary Malinda Clark Pressley.
Richard was a U.S. Navy Veteran and worked for Gerber for more than 30 years until his retirement in 1990. He...
Nancy Carolyn Waites
Dec 27, 2024
Nancy Carolyn Waites
Candler - It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Nancy Carolyn Waites on December 27, 2024, at the age of 85. She was born on September 17, 1939, in Asheville, NC, to Van and Christine Burnette and later adopted by Roy Inglette. Carolyn married her first husband, James William Reaves in 1953, and together...
Julie Ann Rosen
Dec 26, 2024
Julie Ann Rosen, 69, went to be with Spirit on Thursday, December 26, 2024.
A native of Adrian, Minnesota in Nobles County, she was a veteran of the United States Air Force. During her 40-year career working as a Registered Nurse, she cared for many people with great compassion and dignity. She received countless expressions of gratitude from patients and families....
Rita Phillips Rhymer
Dec 24, 2024
Rita Jayne Phillips Rhymer, 81, went to be with the Lord on Tuesday, December 24, 2024, at Mission Hospital.
A native of Graham County, she was a daughter of the late William Lock Phillips and Claudia Lail Phillips. She was also preceded in death by her sister, Geraldine Brooks.
Rita was a longtime member of Newfound Baptist Church and worked...
Nancy Kemp Day
Dec 22, 2024
Nancy Kemp Day, 77, went to be with the Lord on Sunday, December 22, 2024, at home surrounded by family and friends.
A native and resident of Buncombe County, Nancy was a daughter of the late James Herbert Kemp and Rosa Lee Lance Kemp and wife of the late Dr. Bill Day. She was also preceded in death by her brothers,...
Larry Wayne Gipe
Dec 22, 2024
Larry Wayne Gipe, born on October 20, 1947, passed away peacefully on December 22, 2024, leaving behind a legacy of love, hard work, and community service. He was preceded in death by his beloved parents, Mary Yoke Gipe and B.L. Gipe, and his brother, Bob Gipe.
Larry is survived by his devoted wife of 54 years, JoAnn Gipe, and his two...
Rosa Lee Ledford
Dec 20, 2024
Fairview – Rosa Lee Rathbone Ledford, 87, went to be with the Lord on Friday, December 21, 2024, at The Greens at Spruce Pine.
A native of Mitchell County, she was a daughter of the late George Dewey Rathbone and Bessie Mae McKinney Rathbone. She was also preceded in death by her first husband, Wayne Buckner; second husband, Alvin Ledford;...
Randy Keith Smith
Dec 19, 2024
On December 19, 2024, Randy Keith Smith of Arden, NC decided to take seriously his proclamation of being a free bird, and made his way to Heaven. If you ask anyone who knew Randy, a “free bird” described him well. He was full of humor, compassion, love for the outdoors, and most importantly, love for his family.
Raised in...
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