Helen Louise Barber Vance passed away in Brevard, NC on August 31st, 2020. Born in Nyack, NY on July 6, 1929, Helen was a beloved mother and grandmother, a fierce competitor at National Button Society competitions, and an antiques enthusiast who delighted in collecting Santa Claus memorabilia. She was a wonderfully stubborn and warmhearted woman, and will be sorely missed. Her husband, William Vere Vance, Jr., passed away in 2002 after 52 years of marriage, and her son, William...

Micheal “Mike” Ramsey Carey, 66, of Asheville, N.C. passed away peacefully on August 29, 2020 with his brother Paul at his side.  Mike was born on October 3, 1953 to Marie Ellen Buckner Carey and Richard Edward Carey in Corona, California.  Mike was preceded in death by his mother, his stepmother Dena Carey, and his sister Melody Dawn Carey. Mike is survived by his father LTGEN Richard E. Carey of Plano, TX, brothers Bill Carey of Parker, Texas, Paul Buckner Carey of...

Allan L. Bishop Born Jan 16, 1940 in Woonsocket, RI. Predeceased by his parents, Albert W. and Beulah (Crockett) Bishop. One brother and beloved sister, Elizabeth Aldrich. His sister June Eaton resides in Brooklyn, ME. Also several nieces and nephews. Allan served in the USMC as an Aircraft Mechanic. Allan leaves behind his wife of 59 years, Carol (McGeary) Bishop. Also surviving are his children, Allan L. Bishop, Jr and wife Helmi Bishop of Litchfield, ME, Sheri Ross of Florida,...

     Vanda Houston Robertson, at age 84, went to meet the Lord on August 16, 2020.        She was preceded in death by Billy F. Robertson, husband, Linda R. Kluttz, daughter and Joanie R. Murdock, daughter.      She is survived by Shirley R. Sweatt, daughter and Frank P. Roberts, son.  She has 6 grandchildren and 9 great-grandchildren.      There was a private family gathering but no public service.

Clyde Leroy Stogner passed on August 9th, 2020 at 11:20 AM at his home at 20 Elkmont Drive in Asheville, NC when his heart stopped after a long illness.  He was born January 25, 1950 and emigrated as a small boy from Russia.  He is survived by a daughter, a son, niece and grand niece, and grand children, as well as a number of close friends. His favorite charity was Muscular Dystrophy for children.  He truly loved raising money for the children and worked with several...

Sara Pauline Rickenbaker, 82, of The Great Laurels of Waynesville, passed away on Thursday, August 6th. A native of Charleston, SC, and a resident of both Jackson and Haywood Counties, she was the daughter of Gleaton and Pauline Rickenbaker. She held a Master's degree in Education. She was a teacher for special needs children, and directed church choirs in both Raleigh and Cullowhee, NC. She loved trinkets, technology and okra, as well as convertible car rides on the parkway.  She...

Gerald Thomas Dyer, 67, of Asheville N.C. Went to be with the Lord on July 21,2020 surrounded by his family at mission hospital. Gerald is the son of Herman John Dyer and Ethel Miller. Gerald is survived by his 3 brothers, Norman Dyer, Ray Dyer, Roger Dyer, and his sister Debra Jones. His 3 kids, Dewayne Dyer, Jeremy Dyer, and Cathy McFarland. With many grand kids and great grand kids. He was a loving father and a friend to everyone. Gerald spent most of his life driving a tractor...

Bryant Michael “Bud” McCarthy, resident of Hendersonville, NC, passed away on July 12, 2020, at the age of 71. Bryant was born in Albany, NY, the son of Bryant Edward and Ruth Marie McCarthy, who preceded him in death. He is survived by his wife of 21 years, Kelly McCarthy, sister Maureen Rigert (Seattle, WA), brother Paul McCarthy (Franklin Falls, NY), and sister-in-law Kimberly Lesnett. He also leaves his loving cousins, Frederick Grober, Kathleen Koester, and Patricia...

Mark A. Davis, a world class carpenter, passed away unexpectedly on July 2, 2020 at the age of 62.  Mark was born in Georgia and raised in Olympia, SC.   He attended Dreher High School and joined the U. S. Navy at the age of 18.    Despite his cutting remarks and stubbornness, there's actual evidence he was a loving and caring man as evidenced by his involvement with the Special Olympics.  Mark resided in Charleston, SC where he rode out...

On Tuesday, June 30, 2020, our eldest brother, Paul E. Simard, Jr., passed away at the N.C. State Veterans Home in Black Mountain, NC. He was 65. Paul was born on March 19, 1955 in Holyoke, Mass., to Paul and Allyene Palmer Simard. Paul graduated from Harwich H.S. in 1973 and entered the U.S. Air Force soon thereafter. Paul was very proud of his 6 years of service in base security. He moved to Seattle, WA in the 1980s. He worked in the city’s traffic management division for...