Rhonda Downing
May 18, 2018
Candler, NC Rhonda Crane Downing, 59, passed away unexpectedly Friday, May 18th, 2018 at her home. A native of Mecklenburg County, Mrs. Downing resided in the Hendersonville/Saluda area since 2002 and had moved to Candler in the last year. She worked most of her career as a Radiology Technician before becoming an in-home health care provider. Rhonda enjoyed reading,...
Emurytrude "Trudy" Surrett
May 15, 2018
Alexander Emurytrude Trudy Ray Surrett, 80, of 147 Gray Fence Drive, went to be with the Lord on Tuesday, May 15, 2018 at the Elizabeth House. A lifelong resident of Buncombe County, she retired in 2002 after serving for over 20 years as a Clerk in Buncombe County Central Records and was of the Baptist faith. Mrs. Surrett was...
Ivan Phillips
May 9, 2018
Asheville Ivan M. Phillips, 57, of Asheville, passed away Wednesday, May 9, 2018 at his home. A lifelong resident of Buncombe County, Mr. Phillips was well known as a sign language interpreter for Mission Hospitals. He was the son of the late Mike and Luella Phillips. Surviving are his step-mother, Linda Harmon Phillips; step-brothers: Harold Cooley and James Cooley;...
Willie Lewis
May 7, 2018
Willie Lewis, 79, passed away on Monday, May 7, 2018, at the St. Joseph Campus of Mission Hospital. A native of Madison County, he resided in Buncombe County most of his life. He was a son of the late Bailey Lewis and Nepel McDevitt Lewis. He was also preceded in death by his wife, Polly Briggs Lewis; son, Anthony...
Dora "Dot" Sumner
May 5, 2018
Asheville Dora Dot Sue Buckner Sumner, 81, passed away Saturday, May 5, 2018. A native of Madison County, she was a daughter of the late Winfred Roy Buckner and Ruby Sexton Buckner. She was also preceded in death by her husband, James Neil Sumner who died December 8, 2000. Mrs. Sumner retired in 1990 as an Eligibility Specialist with...
Georgia Dehart
Apr 30, 2018
Asheville Georgia Marie Burleson DeHart, 84, passed away Monday, April 30, 2018. A native and resident of Buncombe County for most of her life, Mrs. DeHart was a member of Bent Creek Baptist Church, and was a Past Worthy Matron in the Biltmore Chapter of the Order of the Eastern Star. She will be remembered as a loving mother...
Beauford Deck Welch
Apr 28, 2018
Beauford Deck Welch, 89, passed away peacefully Saturday morning, April 28th, 2018, at his home, with the Dogwoods blooming and a beautiful view of the mountains that he loved, where he resided with his wife, Anna Lois. He was a wonderful husband, father, and all-around good man. Mr. Welch was retired from GM after 30 years of service. He...
Paul Hobson
Apr 24, 2018
Lawrence Paul Hobson, 70, of 4 Spring Glen Road, passed away Tuesday, April 24, 2018 at his home. A native of Orange County, IN, he had resided in Buncombe County for the past 25 years. He was Owner & Operator of Hobson Construction and was a Vietnam US Army veteran. Mr. Hobson was a son of the late Charles...
Joann Blaine "Ann" Brown
Apr 22, 2018
Joann Ann Blaine Brown, 75, went home to be with her Lord on Sunday, April 22, 2018 at her residence. A native of Macon County, she resided most of her life in Buncombe County. She was a daughter of the late Charles Earl Blaine and Lucy Watts Blaine. She was also preceded in death by her brothers: Charles Thad...
David Sams
Apr 21, 2018
Leicester William David Sams, 51, of 86 Green Acres Drive, passed away Saturday, April 21, 2018 at his residence. David was a lifelong resident of Buncombe County and a son of the late William Sams and Dorothy Anders Sams. He was formerly employed as a Forman with New Dimensions Sealing Co. Surviving are his sister, Alice Marie Dockery &...
Maye Crowder
Apr 20, 2018
Asheville Maye Crowder, 102, went home to be with her Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ on Friday, April 20, 2018. She was born December 9, 1915 to Lee and Minnie McIntosh Crowder and lived all her life in the Woodfin Community of Buncombe County. She fought the good fight, she finished the race, and above all, she was faithful...
Richard D. O'Donnell
Apr 19, 2018
Asheville - Richard Dewey O'Donnell, age 96, died peacefully on April 19, 2018, at the VA Hospice Center in Asheville, NC. He is survived by three generations of descendants, as follows:
Roy Bassett
Apr 18, 2018
Woodfin Roy Allen Bassett, 81, passed away on Wednesday, April 18, 2018 at his home. A lifelong resident of Buncombe County, he retired in 1996 from Cranston Print Works following 34 years of service and was a veteran of the US Army. Mr. Bassett was the son of the late Claude Bassett and Mary Elizabeth Calloway Bassett Thomas and...
Lucille Hensley Huntsinger
Apr 18, 2018
Lucille Hensley Huntsinger, 70, entered into her eternal life early in the morning on April 18, 2018 at the Angel House Family Care Home. A native of Madison County, she had resided in Henderson and Buncombe Counties for most of her life. She was a loving mother and grandmother, and was very loving and caring towards others, always putting...
Dimetri John Varelas
Apr 14, 2018
Dimetri John Varelas, 68, went to be with the Lord on Saturday, April 14, 2018, after a short stay at the John F. Keever, Jr. Solace Center. Originally of Norfolk, VA, he resided with his beloved wife of 28 years in Mooresville, NC. He was a veteran of the U.S. Air Force and later retired from U.S. Air in...
Roy "Sefus" Stewart
Apr 14, 2018
San Diego, CA Roy Sefus Stewart, husband, father, grandfather, brother and friend to many, departed from us on April 14, 2018 in San Diego, CA. Roy will be so missed by all. Memorial services will be held on April 28, 2018 in San Diego, CA.
Lula B. Hipp
Apr 14, 2018
Lula Belle Ledford Hipp, 78, went to be with her Lord on Saturday, April 14, 2018, at her residence. A native of Mitchell County she resided most of her life in Buncombe County. She was a daughter of the late Addie Ledford and Delia Belle Davis Ledford. She was also preceded in death by her brother, Sammy Ledford, and...
Melvina Roper
Apr 12, 2018
Asheville Melvina Kansas West Roper, 78, passed away Thursday, April 12, 2018 at the CarePartners Hospice Solace Center. A lifelong resident of Buncombe County, Mrs. Roper had worked in the laundry department of the Ramada Inn. She was the daughter of the late John and Florence West, and was also preceded in death by her husband, Jesse Harold Roper,...
Trula Mae Jones Lunsford
Apr 12, 2018
Trula Mae Jones Lunsford, 71, passed away in her bed at home after a long illness on Thursday, April 12, 2018. A native and lifelong resident of Buncombe County, she was a daughter of the late James O. Jones and Dorothy Bryant Jones. She was also preceded in death by her husband, Frank D. Lunsford; brother, James Jones; and...
Len Van Putten Vink, Iv
Apr 8, 2018
Leicester - Leonard Len Van Putten Vink, IV, 57, passed away Sunday, April 8, 2018, at the Memorial Campus of Mission Hospitals. A native of Allendale, NJ, Len resided in Buncombe County for the past 12 years. He worked as a machinist with Precision Tool, in Arden. Len was a gifted small engine repairman, landscaper, master griller, and loved...
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