Obituaries

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...

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...

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...

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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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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

Jan 10, 2020

Helene Suzanne ”Sue” Church was born in Castlewood, VA on May 21, 1967. Sue, loving mother of three children, passed away on Friday, January 10, 2020 at her home with her husband, John, at her side in Asheville, NC at the age of 52. She lived her life in Wise County, VA and attended Appalachia Elementary School until about...

Dec 29, 2019

Robert Malone Dumont, 67, passed away peacefully on Sunday, December 29, 2019 at Charles George VA Medical Center in Asheville.

He was an avid outdoorsman who enjoyed staying active and being social. He's a very special person with a zest for life who will be dearly missed.

Robert was preceded in death by his father,...

Dec 27, 2019

Henry "Glenn" Murray, 67, passed away on Friday, December 27, 2019 at Mission Hospital.

Glenn was born on December 8, 1952, the son of the late George and Myrtle Murray.

He is survived by his son, Jason Murray; sister, Debbie Bradley and husband, Ross; and nephew, Joshua Hathaway and wife, Jennifer.

He resided...

Dec 25, 2019

Patricia Ann Gibson Farmer, 67, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, December 25, 2019 at Memorial Campus at Mission Hospital.

Farmer was a Buncombe County native and a daughter to Marian Maltry Parker and Hugh Grant, and stepdaughter to Warren G. Parker. Along with her parents, she was preceded in death by her dear husband whom she loved...

Dec 24, 2019

Kermitt Patrick Russell Jr., 50, of Marion passed away Tuesday, December 24, 2019.  Kermitt was born January 4, 1969 in Asheville to the late Kermitt Patrick Russell Sr. "Pat" and survived by Carolyn Haynie Russell.

He worked for Dave Kehler Builder Inc. and was a member of Glenwood Baptist Church.  In addition to his dad Pat, he...

Dec 17, 2019

Stephen Anderton Jones was born in Indianapolis, Indiana on September 18, 1942 to Horace & Mary (Hooven) Jones. He married Linda Clines on March 26, 1966 in Muncie, Indiana. He passed away peacefully on December 17, 2019.

Steve was an avid game player and liked to make up his own rules, completed two world cruises, and authored...

Dec 6, 2019

Ellenboro,NC- Mr. Randy Allen Townsend, 54, was born October 29, 1965. The Lord took him home on December 6, 2019. He is proceeded in death by his Father Vernon Townsend, Mother Amy Sue Townsend and Sister Mary Cook. He also had 2 sisters Melissa Rhoney and Teressa Rogers, 1 brother Donald Townsend. He had one son Dustin Townsend and...

Nov 30, 2019

Grab your butt and get glad!  Consider:  Susan Cabe Snelson (you probably knew her as “Sue”) who entered eternal life on Saturday, November 30th, 2019.  Her spirit is carried on by her husband of 52 years, Samuel T. Snelson, and her son, Chris.  She is also survived by her sister, Donna Cabe Collins, many in-laws, nieces, nephews, friends and...

Nov 24, 2019

Faye Cooper Stilwell, 87, of Anderson Branch Road in Marshall, NC, passed away on November 24, 2019. Faye was born and lived most of her life in Valdese, NC. After being diagnosed with Alzheimer's, she moved to the Marshall community in 2014 where she lived and was cared for by her family.

Faye was raised in a...

Nov 12, 2019

Joseph Clarence “Joe” McCall

Joe McCall was born in Jackson County, NC, on May 26, 1940, and he passed unexpectedly on Nov 12, 2019, at Mission Hospital in Asheville, NC, at 79 years old.

Joe was a pillar of the community.  He owned and operated Joe McCall Excavating serving Transylvania and the neighboring counties, as...

Nov 10, 2019

Stephen Randolph Maynard passed away at the Elizabeth Hospice House on Sunday, November 10 at age 72 after a brief battle with cancer.

Born on June 3, 1947 in Hamlet, NC, he was a son of the late Robert Clyde Maynard Jr. and the late Ethel Rushing Maynard. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in...