Obituaries

Julie Ann Owens

Julie Ann Owens

Feb 21, 2024

Julie Ann Owens



Flat Rock, North Carolina. Julie Owens, 82, passed away on February 21, 2024 at The Elizabeth House, Four Seasons Hospice in Flat Rock, NC.

Long time resident of Little Rock, Arkansas, she was the daughter of Julian Van Bateman and Lawanna Mae Upson of Texarkana , Arkansas. She was preceded in death by Leland Gary Goldman in August 2020....

Charles Henry Routh IIII

Charles Henry Routh IIII

Feb 19, 2024

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Erik Vance

Erik Vance

Feb 9, 2024

We are looking for the next of kin, if you have any information please call A Simple Cremation at 828-418-6486.

Alice Kathryn Canup

Alice Kathryn Canup

Feb 8, 2024

Alice Canup

Alice Canup, of Sapphire, passed away after a short battle with cancer on Feb. 8, 2024. She was born in Indianapolis is on Nov. 8, 1947 to the late William J. and Mary Lou Alsop.

She was preceded by the death of her brother John Alsop. Alice is survived by her husband Stephen to whom she was married to for...

Roger David Ridenour

Roger David Ridenour

Feb 7, 2024

Roger David Ridenour, born in LaFollette, Tennessee, on March 12, 1949, was called home to be with His Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ on February 7, 2024.  Roger was preceded into God’s Kingdom by his parents, Gene and Mabel Carroll Ridenour and brother, Reverend Dr. Ronnie Gene Ridenour. 

Roger is survived by his loving wife of 52 years, Carol Gardner Ridenour;...

Rev. Robert Bruce Pate

Rev. Robert Bruce Pate

Jan 27, 2024

Rev. R Bruce Pate (retired) joined the Church Triumphant on January 27, 2024 at the age of 95. Bruce was born on January 3, 1929 in the small community of Institute in Lenoir County, NC.

After graduating from Wheat Swamp High School, Bruce entered Duke University, where he received a Bachelor’s Degree in history and then a 3-year Bachelor of Divinity....

Stephanie Jean Archuleta

Stephanie Jean Archuleta

Jan 20, 2024

Stephanie Jean Hart Archuleta, born February 6, 1969, to Dan Hart and Linda Summer and passed away January 20, 2024, at the age of 54.

 

She was preceded in death by her mom Linda Sumner Hill, her brother Ronnie Hicks and her daughter Rhichelle Horton.

 

Stephanie was so strong in her faith and undoubtedly was thrilled to go home to be with...

Thomas Boyd Walker

Thomas Boyd Walker

Jan 19, 2024

 

Thomas Boyd Walker

 

Brevard resident Thomas B. “Tommy” Walker, 82, passed away on January 19th, 2024 following a brief illness.

 

A son of the late George Thomas and Frances Eloise Walker, Tom was born in Chattanooga, TN and moved with his family to Brevard, NC in his senior year of high-school. It was then and there that he met the love of...

Verla Jean Wilkerson

Verla Jean Wilkerson

Jan 17, 2024

Verla Jean Wilkerson, affectionately known as Jeannie was born to John and Lois Davis, nee Willis, the 15th day of January 1947, in Chattanooga, TN went on to her glory January 17th, 2024, after a long battle of Alzheimer's. Verla was raised by her grandparents Forest and Mae 'Mother' Willis, nee Gilbert, until she was 14 and then moved to...

Jane Louiza Rynne

Jane Louiza Rynne

Jan 13, 2024

 

Jane Rynne, 75 of Candler NC passed away peacefully in her home on January 13, 2024.

 

She was the daughter of Ellis & Faye Lackey of Bryson City NC. She was preceded in death by her parents and her sister Diane Little of Asheville NC and son Eric Rynne, also of Asheville NC. 

 

Janie enjoyed nature, animals...

Amy Christine Dixon Hyatt

Amy Christine Dixon Hyatt

Jan 13, 2024

 

Amy Christine Dixon Hyatt, 57, of Fletcher, NC, passed on January 13, 2024, at Mission Hospital of Asheville.

 She was the daughter of the late Kenneth and Art Dixon. Amy was preceded in death by her husband John Hyatt.

 Her favorite pastime was spending time with her children and grandbabies. She enjoyed camping, gardening, cooking, and escaping to the beach any chance...

Robert Byron Boettcher

Robert Byron Boettcher

Jan 12, 2024

 

Robert Byron Boettcher

 

Asheville, NC - Robert Byron Boettcher, 77, passed away peacefully on January 12, 2024 at John F. Keever Solace Center in Asheville.

 

Robert, known as Bob, was the son of the late Bryon Kurth Boettcher and Dorothy Edith Fink Boettcher.  He was born October 4, 1946.

 

Bob was an accomplished businessman and...

Lynn Green Hargraves

Lynn Green Hargraves

Jan 7, 2024

 

Lynn Hargraves

 

 

Lynn Green Hargraves, 69, of Rutherfordton passed away Sunday, January 7, 2024.

 

 

Lynn was born May 31, 1954 to the late Julia and Wade Green of Rutherfordton. She was a graduate of R-S Central High School. She attended Isothermal Community College where she received her cosmetology license. She was a hair stylist for...

Kevin Theodore Krause

Kevin Theodore Krause

Dec 24, 2023

 

Kevin Theodore Krause 54 of Asheville, North Carolina died on December 24, 2023. He was born in Grand Haven Michigan on October 30, 1969 to Carl and Barbara Krause.

Kevin enjoyed cooking, boating, fishing, music and was a loyal Green Bay Packer’s fan.

Kevin is preceded in death by both his father, Carl Krause and his mother Barbara Bonny...

Chase Christian Samuel Van Leeuwen

Chase Christian Samuel Van Leeuwen

Dec 22, 2023

 

Chase Christian Samuel Van Leeuwen, 30, was born in Lawrenceville, Georgia on August 23, 1993. Chase was raised in Grove City, Pennsylvania and resided in Asheville, North Carolina where his life was taken unexpectedly on December 22, 2023.

Chase is survived by his grandfather Samuel E. McClimans, his parents Tami and Dean Van Leeuwen, his sister Summer Van Leeuwen,...

Phillip Daniel Richards

Phillip Daniel Richards

Dec 21, 2023

Danny Richards, 48, of Hendersonville, NC passed away on 12/21/2023 at a friend’s home in Henderson County.

 

Danny Richards, was the son of the late Elizabeth Ann Frisby of Daytona, Fl and Phillip Terry Richards of Chatsworth, Ga.  He was preceded in death by both of his parents, his aunt, Rosella Frisby of Daytona Beach, Fl; Aunt, Carolyn Frisby of South...

Peter Brockway Walker

Peter Brockway Walker

Dec 16, 2023

 

Peter Brockway Walker 

 

Beloved husband of Cynthia A Walker, father of Paul and Mark Walker and grandfather of Dallas H.K. Walker,  died peacefully at home in Asheville, North Carolina on the evening of December 16, 2023 at the age of 92.  

 

Born January 31, 1931 in Boston, Massachusetts to Wallace Haynes Walker and Isabella Brockway Walker,  he...

Robin Gaddy Patterson

Robin Gaddy Patterson

Dec 10, 2023

 

Robin G. Patterson 78 of Pisgah Forest passed away December 10,2023 @ Solace hospice. Robin was the daughter of the late Ernest Gaddy & Nan A. Walker   She was preceded in death by a sister Beth Gantt Galloway of Brevard and a son Joshua H. Patterson of Brevard.  She is survived by her daughter Donna P. Brittain/Jason of...

Robert Clark Rupert

Robert Clark Rupert

Dec 8, 2023

 

ROBERT CLARK RUPERT

    Known to many as "MR. BOB", Robert Clark Rupert joined the heavenly choir on Friday, December 8, 2023. He was born on January 8, 1947, in Dekalb Illinois to the late Bill and Judy Rupert. 

    While he was a man of big stature, his heart was so much bigger, always giving back...

Richard Dana Wallen

Richard Dana Wallen

Dec 2, 2023

Looking for the next of kin, please call 828-418-6486.

Recent Obituaries in Buncombe County, North Carolina

Julie Ann Owens

Julie Ann Owens

Feb 21, 2024

Julie Ann Owens



Flat Rock, North Carolina. Julie Owens, 82, passed away on February 21, 2024 at The Elizabeth House, Four Seasons Hospice in Flat Rock, NC.

Long time resident of Little Rock, Arkansas, she was the daughter of Julian Van Bateman and Lawanna Mae Upson of Texarkana , Arkansas. She was preceded in death by Leland Gary Goldman in August 2020....

Charles Henry Routh IIII

Charles Henry Routh IIII

Feb 19, 2024

We are looking for the next of kin, if you have any information please contact A Simple Cremation at 828-418-6486.

Erik Vance

Erik Vance

Feb 9, 2024

We are looking for the next of kin, if you have any information please call A Simple Cremation at 828-418-6486.

Alice Kathryn Canup

Alice Kathryn Canup

Feb 8, 2024

Alice Canup

Alice Canup, of Sapphire, passed away after a short battle with cancer on Feb. 8, 2024. She was born in Indianapolis is on Nov. 8, 1947 to the late William J. and Mary Lou Alsop.

She was preceded by the death of her brother John Alsop. Alice is survived by her husband Stephen to whom she was married to for...

Roger David Ridenour

Roger David Ridenour

Feb 7, 2024

Roger David Ridenour, born in LaFollette, Tennessee, on March 12, 1949, was called home to be with His Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ on February 7, 2024.  Roger was preceded into God’s Kingdom by his parents, Gene and Mabel Carroll Ridenour and brother, Reverend Dr. Ronnie Gene Ridenour. 

Roger is survived by his loving wife of 52 years, Carol Gardner Ridenour;...

Rev. Robert Bruce Pate

Rev. Robert Bruce Pate

Jan 27, 2024

Rev. R Bruce Pate (retired) joined the Church Triumphant on January 27, 2024 at the age of 95. Bruce was born on January 3, 1929 in the small community of Institute in Lenoir County, NC.

After graduating from Wheat Swamp High School, Bruce entered Duke University, where he received a Bachelor’s Degree in history and then a 3-year Bachelor of Divinity....

Stephanie Jean Archuleta

Stephanie Jean Archuleta

Jan 20, 2024

Stephanie Jean Hart Archuleta, born February 6, 1969, to Dan Hart and Linda Summer and passed away January 20, 2024, at the age of 54.

 

She was preceded in death by her mom Linda Sumner Hill, her brother Ronnie Hicks and her daughter Rhichelle Horton.

 

Stephanie was so strong in her faith and undoubtedly was thrilled to go home to be with...

Thomas Boyd Walker

Thomas Boyd Walker

Jan 19, 2024

 

Thomas Boyd Walker

 

Brevard resident Thomas B. “Tommy” Walker, 82, passed away on January 19th, 2024 following a brief illness.

 

A son of the late George Thomas and Frances Eloise Walker, Tom was born in Chattanooga, TN and moved with his family to Brevard, NC in his senior year of high-school. It was then and there that he met the love of...

Verla Jean Wilkerson

Verla Jean Wilkerson

Jan 17, 2024

Verla Jean Wilkerson, affectionately known as Jeannie was born to John and Lois Davis, nee Willis, the 15th day of January 1947, in Chattanooga, TN went on to her glory January 17th, 2024, after a long battle of Alzheimer's. Verla was raised by her grandparents Forest and Mae 'Mother' Willis, nee Gilbert, until she was 14 and then moved to...

Jane Louiza Rynne

Jane Louiza Rynne

Jan 13, 2024

 

Jane Rynne, 75 of Candler NC passed away peacefully in her home on January 13, 2024.

 

She was the daughter of Ellis & Faye Lackey of Bryson City NC. She was preceded in death by her parents and her sister Diane Little of Asheville NC and son Eric Rynne, also of Asheville NC. 

 

Janie enjoyed nature, animals...

Amy Christine Dixon Hyatt

Amy Christine Dixon Hyatt

Jan 13, 2024

 

Amy Christine Dixon Hyatt, 57, of Fletcher, NC, passed on January 13, 2024, at Mission Hospital of Asheville.

 She was the daughter of the late Kenneth and Art Dixon. Amy was preceded in death by her husband John Hyatt.

 Her favorite pastime was spending time with her children and grandbabies. She enjoyed camping, gardening, cooking, and escaping to the beach any chance...

Robert Byron Boettcher

Robert Byron Boettcher

Jan 12, 2024

 

Robert Byron Boettcher

 

Asheville, NC - Robert Byron Boettcher, 77, passed away peacefully on January 12, 2024 at John F. Keever Solace Center in Asheville.

 

Robert, known as Bob, was the son of the late Bryon Kurth Boettcher and Dorothy Edith Fink Boettcher.  He was born October 4, 1946.

 

Bob was an accomplished businessman and...

Lynn Green Hargraves

Lynn Green Hargraves

Jan 7, 2024

 

Lynn Hargraves

 

 

Lynn Green Hargraves, 69, of Rutherfordton passed away Sunday, January 7, 2024.

 

 

Lynn was born May 31, 1954 to the late Julia and Wade Green of Rutherfordton. She was a graduate of R-S Central High School. She attended Isothermal Community College where she received her cosmetology license. She was a hair stylist for...

Kevin Theodore Krause

Kevin Theodore Krause

Dec 24, 2023

 

Kevin Theodore Krause 54 of Asheville, North Carolina died on December 24, 2023. He was born in Grand Haven Michigan on October 30, 1969 to Carl and Barbara Krause.

Kevin enjoyed cooking, boating, fishing, music and was a loyal Green Bay Packer’s fan.

Kevin is preceded in death by both his father, Carl Krause and his mother Barbara Bonny...

Chase Christian Samuel Van Leeuwen

Chase Christian Samuel Van Leeuwen

Dec 22, 2023

 

Chase Christian Samuel Van Leeuwen, 30, was born in Lawrenceville, Georgia on August 23, 1993. Chase was raised in Grove City, Pennsylvania and resided in Asheville, North Carolina where his life was taken unexpectedly on December 22, 2023.

Chase is survived by his grandfather Samuel E. McClimans, his parents Tami and Dean Van Leeuwen, his sister Summer Van Leeuwen,...

Phillip Daniel Richards

Phillip Daniel Richards

Dec 21, 2023

Danny Richards, 48, of Hendersonville, NC passed away on 12/21/2023 at a friend’s home in Henderson County.

 

Danny Richards, was the son of the late Elizabeth Ann Frisby of Daytona, Fl and Phillip Terry Richards of Chatsworth, Ga.  He was preceded in death by both of his parents, his aunt, Rosella Frisby of Daytona Beach, Fl; Aunt, Carolyn Frisby of South...

Peter Brockway Walker

Peter Brockway Walker

Dec 16, 2023

 

Peter Brockway Walker 

 

Beloved husband of Cynthia A Walker, father of Paul and Mark Walker and grandfather of Dallas H.K. Walker,  died peacefully at home in Asheville, North Carolina on the evening of December 16, 2023 at the age of 92.  

 

Born January 31, 1931 in Boston, Massachusetts to Wallace Haynes Walker and Isabella Brockway Walker,  he...

Robin Gaddy Patterson

Robin Gaddy Patterson

Dec 10, 2023

 

Robin G. Patterson 78 of Pisgah Forest passed away December 10,2023 @ Solace hospice. Robin was the daughter of the late Ernest Gaddy & Nan A. Walker   She was preceded in death by a sister Beth Gantt Galloway of Brevard and a son Joshua H. Patterson of Brevard.  She is survived by her daughter Donna P. Brittain/Jason of...

Robert Clark Rupert

Robert Clark Rupert

Dec 8, 2023

 

ROBERT CLARK RUPERT

    Known to many as "MR. BOB", Robert Clark Rupert joined the heavenly choir on Friday, December 8, 2023. He was born on January 8, 1947, in Dekalb Illinois to the late Bill and Judy Rupert. 

    While he was a man of big stature, his heart was so much bigger, always giving back...

Richard Dana Wallen

Richard Dana Wallen

Dec 2, 2023

Looking for the next of kin, please call 828-418-6486.

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