Obituaries

Paul Simard, Jr.

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...

Joyce Cerny

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...

Linda Johnson

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...

Elizabeth Gilliland

Jun 5, 2020

Elizabeth Ellen Gilliland, 40, passed away peacefully on Friday, June 5, 2020 at her home in Fairview, NC.

She was born on March 2, 1980 in Asheville to Tim and Janet Gilliland.

"Lizzy" joins in Heaven with her father, Tim; her grandparents, Britton and Ellen Gilliland, Paul and Betty Weishaar; her aunt, Lillian Craig; and...

Daniel Blankenship

Jun 2, 2020

Daniel Glenn Blankenship, 57, died on Tuesday, June 2, 2020.

Mr. Blankenship was born on August 25, 1962 in Buncombe County to Patrisha Joyce Dawson and the late William Harold Blankenship. He spent many years working in construction before retiring and being placed in rehabilitation care at The Oaks of Sweeten Creek. Daniel enjoyed flirting with the nurses and...

Lulla Mills

May 10, 2020

Lulla Shook Mills, 75, passed away on Sunday, May 10, 2020 at Mountain View Manor in Bryson City, NC.

She was a longtime member of Cullowhee Baptist Church. She enjoyed rummaging through flea markets, listening to old bluegrass music, and watching old Westerns. Lulla loved taking care of her grandchildren. She was a strong woman who made sure everyone...

Erica Nicholson

May 4, 2020

On Monday, May 4, 2020, Erica Nicole McConnell Nicholson, loving mother, sister, and friend, passed away at the age of 28.

Erica has always been a beautiful, fun, loving, kind-hearted individual. She enjoyed being with family and friends, but her biggest accomplishment was becoming a mother to her best friend, Garrett Nicholson, the love of her life.

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David "Red" Morgan

May 2, 2020

Hendersonville, NC - David "Red" Luther Morgan, Sr., 66, of Flat Rock died on Saturday, May 2,2020 at his home after a courageous battle with cancer.

He was born on April 8, 1954, the son of the late Luther Otto Morgan and Ellen Morrison.

He was born in Marion, NC. He was employed at the City...

Sylvia Wright

Apr 27, 2020

Sylvia Jean Wright, 52, of Candler, passed away on Monday, April 27, 2020.

She will be missed by her wife of 20 years, Brenda Wright; her brother, Jeff Wright; her mother, Betty Wright (Gloria Duncan); her father, Allan Wright; her stepson, Kenny Roberts; her stepdaughters, Melissa and Lindsey; and many grandchildren, nieces, and nephews.

We all loved her dearly.

Julian Pennstrom

Apr 26, 2020

Julian ‘Tyler’ Pennstrom, 29, was born on June 19, 1990, a native of Asheville, NC. He entered his eternal life on April 26, 2020.

Left behind to grieve his loss are those who will always honor his memory, his Mother, Debra Patton DeCurtis of Charleston, SC, Father, Thomas ‘Tom’ Michael Pennstrom of Asheville, NC, Brother, Thomas ‘Michael’...

Philip Connell

Apr 8, 2020

Philip Winburn Connell, 72, passed away from natural causes at his home in Asheville on Wednesday, April 8, 2020.

Philip graduated from St. Andrews High School in South Carolina. He joined the Navy, having served as an electronic technician sometime between 1965-1969, and was honorably discharged. He worked at the Navy Base in Charleston, SC, then moved on to become a...

Cynthia Greene

Apr 8, 2020

Cynthia Galloway Greene was born on October 9, 1947 and died on April 8, 2020.

Cyndi was the daughter of the late Virginia and Millard “Bud" Galloway of Weaverville, NC; the granddaughter of Ida and Alonzo Bucker; and the sister of Garland Galloway.

She is survived by her first husband, Richard Rosen; and three sons, Gary Rosen, Eric Rosen, and Michael Greene by...

Ray Fenner Jr.

Mar 9, 2020

Ray G. Fenner Jr went to join his brother and father in Heaven today. Ray was born June 11, 1991 and left the rest of his family on March 9, 2020. He was preceded in death by his paternal grandparents, his father Ray Sr, baby brother Dakota Ray and maternal grandfather Joseph Hudson. Those he leaves behind to miss and cherish his...

Tony Henson

Mar 7, 2020

Tony was proceeded in death by his parents, Frances (Angel) and Troy Henson.  He is survived by his partner, Michelle Russell, brother Tim (Ann) Henson, children, Kristina,  Autumn (Joe) Rocco and Dustin Henson.  Nieces and a special great nephew Zay Henson.   Tony lived his life to the fullest, on his own terms.

Do not go gentle into that good night...Rage, rage...

Sheila Rios

Feb 15, 2020

Sheila Ann Rios, 55, Left us on Saturday, February 15, 2020 in Asheville, North Carolina. Sheila was a native of Asheville and the daughter of the late Joseph Rios and Mary Lou Chapman. She attended school at Erwin High School in Asheville and was employed at the Hot Dog King in Asheville, North Carolina for many years.

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Lee Moore Iii

Feb 11, 2020

Lee Vance Moore III, 59 , passed away on Tuesday, February 11, 2020 after a courageous battle with cancer.

He was preceded in death by his mother, Barbara Anderson Moore, and is survived by his father, Lee V. Moore, Jr., and his brother, Robert Bruce Moore.

Lee will be missed by his many friends and...

Mary Revis

Feb 9, 2020

Mary Edna Miller Revis, age 95, died February 9, 2020 at Clemson Downs Health Care Center, in Clemson, South Carolina.

Born on New Year's Day 1925 in Marion, NC, to George W. (Bud) and Edna Godfrey Miller, Mary proudly called Beech Island, SC home for almost 70 years.  An accomplished third-generation tailor, talented seamstress, and dedicated volunteer...

Daniel Lester

Jan 25, 2020

Daniel Brewster Lester, 80 years old, passed away at 1:15am on January 25th, 2020 at his home in Brevard, North Carolina surrounded by loved ones.

He leaves behind his wife of 45 years, Celinda Winstead Lester; and their two children, Elizabeth Gibbs (husband Jeremy), and Andrew Lester; along with two children from a previous marriage, Nathan Lester...

Victoria Horton

Jan 17, 2020

Victoria Elizabeth Adams (Johnson) Horton passed away on January 17th, 2020 in her home in Franklin, North Carolina, after an extended illness.  Born in 1924 outside Wilmington in New Hanover County, Mrs. Horton, or Lib as she was known to her friends, lived and raised her family in Burlington, before retiring to Franklin in 1999. A private memorial service...

Isham "Mike" Moore

Jan 11, 2020

Isham "Mike" Walter Moore, 67, known to many friends as "Yank", passed away Saturday, January 11, 2020. Mike was born December 14, 1952 in Raleigh, North Carolina, to the late Fredrick Clinton Moore and Doris Jacquelyn Moore.

He worked for many years as a painter, and was an avid hunter and fisherman. He enjoyed gardening, and was...