Delores Ann Prue Capps, 84 of Arden, NC formally Ft. Lauderdale. Passed peacefully on Friday June 17, 2022 after a long a hard fought battle with cancer. Delores was preceded in death by her parents, two sisters Joann Palfreyman and Carolyn Muir as well as her son Tony Capps.  She is survived by her daughter Kathy Capps Garcia of Ft. Lauderdale, FL , her beloved grandchildren Jeremy Capps of Pensacola and granddaughter Shelia Benjamin of Arden, as well as her brother Herb...

Ronnie Dean Howell Sr., 66, of Buncombe County passed away Saturday June 11th, 2022, at his home in Black Mountain, North Carolina. Ronnie was born April 13th, 1956, in Avery County to Richard Raymond Howell and Mary Ann Cantrell. He is survived by his wife of 48 years Marie Gardner Howell, his children Nathan (Andrea), Sara (Butch), Chris and Ronnie. Seven grandchildren, Zackary, Sean, Nicholas, Amellia, Dylan, Chloe and Kayla and one half-brother Micheal King. He is proceeded in death by...

Douglas H. Hemmingsen, age 74, of Burnsville, North Carolina passed away with his wife by his side after a brief battle with Pancreatic Cancer. He was born April 18th, 1948, in Belvidere Illinois and died June 9th, 2022, at Mission Hospital, Asheville North Carolina.   He grew up on a dairy farm and volunteered to serve his country as a Huey Helicopter pilot in Vietnam.  Between Warrant Officer Class 69-5 and his 26 years in the Illinois Army National Guard, he was awarded the...

Christopher Ray Pace, 45, passed away at his residence, where he was found on Wednesday, June 8, 2022. He was born in Buncombe County to Matt and Denise Pace. Chris was preceded in death by his grandparents, Jack and Eloise Nelon. He had a great passion for cars, that started with working on VWs and eventually led to Minitrucks, being dearest to his heart. He loved to tinker with these cars, and had his own business, Appalachian Welding and Drag Shop, where he proudly applied...

Maurice Dale Thompson, 62, of Haywood County passed away Saturday May 21st, 2022, at Memorial Mission Hospital in Asheville North Carolina. Maurice was born August 31st, 1959, in Baton Rouge Louisiana to Maurice Theodore Thompson and Faye Dunn Thompson.   He is survived by his son, Trey Thompson and his wife, Morgan Thompson. A granddaughter whom he held close to his heart, Lorelei. He was also survived by 2 sisters, Brenda Faye Thompson and Cynthia Darlene Thompson.   Maurice...

Randall Lee Anderson "Rooster" 6/27/1962 - 5/18/2022 Randy left us to be with the Lord May 18, 2022, at the age of 59. He lived in Young Harris, GA where he lived life on his terms and never apologized for it. He enjoyed hunting, fishing, his chickens, and growing his garden.  He didn't have much, but if someone needed it, he gave it. Preceded in death was his father Troy Lee Anderson, brother Jerry Lee Anderson, and stepfather Homer Pitts. Surviving, he leaves...

Deborah Hughes Deborah Hughes, 65, a native of Bryson City, NC passed away in her home Tuesday May 17th, 2022. She was the daughter of the late William Thomas “Tommy” Hughes and Dixie Kirkland Hughes. She is survived by her daughter Summer Hughes, her uncle Frank “FD” Hughes. Aunts Wanda Ballew and Drama Lee Woody, and many cousins. Also, special family friend, Maxine Largent. Deborah was a land locked beach bum who loved her three yorkie's Cricket, Kai, and...

Nicholas Brandon Paulsen Asheville, NC February 7, 1982 - May 14, 2022   Nicholas Brandon (Nick) Paulsen passed away on May 14 at his house in Asheville, NC. He was 40 years old. He was born February 7, 1982 in Winchester, VA. After an early childhood in both Gerrardstown, WV, and Alexandria, VA, Nick moved to Winchester, VA at age 7. Nick graduated from Sherando High School in 2000. Nick could pick up any sport easily winning tennis doubles tournaments with his cousin, family golf...

Thomas A Dobbs, (TAD), 68, passed away Tuesday, May 3rd, 2022, at Care Partners Solace Center in Asheville North Carolina. A native of Muncie, Indiana, he was son of the Thomas D. Dobbs and Mary Jane Bryan Swift. In addition to his parents, he was also preceded in death by his brother-in-law, Mike Hipskind and his special girlfriend, Alicia Simonsson. He is survived by his sons, Dustin (Samantha) Dobbs of Fairview, NC, and Dylan (Allison) Dobbs of Candler, NC; granddaughters, Rylea-Ann...

Loyd Shelton, Jr., 98, of Waynesville passed away Monday, May 2, 2022 at his residence.  A native of Haywood County, he was a son of the late Lloyd and Oey Russell Shelton. In addition to his parents, he was also preceded in death by his wife, Velma Hannah Shelton in 2004 and three sons, Loyd, Larry and Burl Rose. Lloyd loved watching and reading westerns.  One of his favorite pastimes was running beagles. He was a member of Rocky Branch Baptist Church. He is survived by his...