Obituaries

Nov 22, 2020

Michael (Mike) Patrick Gann, 65, of Robbinsville, passed away at Mission Hospital in Asheville on November 22, 2020.

Born to William Delmer (Del) and Mary Elizabeth (Betty) Gann on July 27, 1955 in Indiana, his family moved from Chicago to Jacksonville Beach, FL when he was in grade school. Michael attended St. Paul’s Catholic school and later...

Nov 17, 2020

Judith Chandler Robinson, 85, of Brevard, passed away at home on Nov. 17, 2020, surrounded by her family singing softly.

Born to Dudley Carlyle and Georgia Totten Chandler on June 25, 1935 in Kingsport, TN, her family moved between North and South Carolina as her father’s textile mill positions dictated and eventually settled in Lincolnton, NC, where...

Nov 4, 2020

Freddie Allen Rich, 58 of Bryson City,NC passed away on Nov.4,2020 at Care Partners Solace Center in Asheville, NC.

He was Preceded in death by his father Ray Rich, His mother Shirley Hutton, and his brother Bobby Rich.

He is survived by a son, Dustin Rich and his family of Robbinsville,NC and a sister Rita...

Oct 29, 2020

Jeff Deitz, 52, of Candler, NC passed away October 29, 2020 after long illness. He was born in Sylva, NC to the late Arquilla Wood Lance and W. H. Deitz. Jeff was an avid fisherman. He worked for many years at Thermo Fisher and Asheville Technologies. He is survived by a daughter, Zavannah A. Deitz of Candler, NC; two...

Oct 25, 2020

Peter Baker Young, of Franklin, NC passed away October 25, 2020 at the age of 86. Peter was born in Edina, MN to John and Marian Young on June 21, 1934.  Peter had many great stories of the Edina gang and growing up there with four sisters and one brother.

Peter married Louise Loken in...

Oct 20, 2020

ASHEVILLE, NC- Barbara Stratton Gore, 65, formerly of Paducah, died on October 20 at Mission Hospital in Asheville.

Mrs. Gore was a 1973 salutatorian and graduate of Paducah Tilghman High School. She was also a graduate of Vanderbilt University, where she earned a Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering. She had lived in New York, Chicago, and Dallas...

Oct 4, 2020

Elliot Odas Hansen

Elliot Odas Hansen, of Brevard, was unexpectedly taken from this earth on Sunday, October 4, 2020.

Born January 14, 1991, to Vickie Hansen, he was a family man and always wanted to provide for his family, Linda Hansen, Riley, and Lylah Leonard.

He is survived by...

Sep 23, 2020

Jerry Wayne Warren

Jerry Wayne Warren, 75, of Woodfin, passed away on Wednesday, September 23, 2020 at his home.

A native of Buncombe county, Jerry worked as a department manager for a number of area grocery stores. He was a U.S. Army veteran, having served in Germany.

Jerry is survived by a brother,...

Aug 31, 2020

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...

Aug 29, 2020

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...

Aug 22, 2020

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...

Aug 16, 2020

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.

Aug 9, 2020

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...

Aug 6, 2020

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...

Jul 21, 2020

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...

Jul 12, 2020

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...

Jul 2, 2020

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...

Jun 30, 2020

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...

Jun 28, 2020

Joyce Ellen Wolfe Cerny, beloved mother, grandmother, slot machine master, restaurant  connoisseur, and world traveler, age 85, passed away peacefully at her home, amongst family on June 28, 2020.  She was born on October 3, 1934 in Shadyside, Ohio. She was the daughter of Henry Wolfe and Opal Marie Howard Wolfe. She graduated from Shadyside High School and worked...

Jun 16, 2020

Linda Lee Johnson, 73, passed away on Tuesday, June 16, 2020.

She is proceeded in death by her daughter, Patricia.

She is survived by her daughter, Tina; her sisters, Janice and Donna; her grandchildren, Shonna, Alan, Lynda, Dayna, Ricky, Brittany, Daylan, and Justin; and many great-grandchildren.

She was a beloved mother, sister, grandmother, and friend. She...