Obituaries

Nov 1, 2019

Richard Levell Keating was found passed away at his home in Candler, NC on November 1, 2019 at the age of 64.

Richard was preceded in death by his beloved brother, Larry Allen Keating, his mother, Alma Taylor Singleton and father, Buell Levell Keating.

He is survived by three sisters, Diane Keating Brown of Raleigh,...

Oct 24, 2019

Connie Nora Gosnell Watts, LPN, 70

Hendersonville - Connie Nora Gosnell Watts, 70, of Hendersonville, NC, passed away on Thursday, October 24, 2019 in the Elizabeth House in Hendersonville, NC after an extended illness surrounded by her loving family.

Born in Henderson County, NC in 1949, Connie was the daughter of the late Albert and...

Oct 21, 2019

Ruth Ann McClurg Kouns, 85, passed away on October 21, 2019 at the Life Center in Hendersonville, North Carolina.  Ruth was born to Claude and Jessie McClurg in Ashland Kentucky.  After marrying her LOVE Herman “Mickey” Kouns, they moved to Florida where they raised their family.  After the loss of her husband in 1995, she moved to Asheville, and...

Oct 3, 2019

Danny Lee Johnson, age 65, passed away on October 3, 2019 at Carolina Pines in Asheville, NC. Danny was born on May 14, 1954 in Cherokee County, NC. He moved from Ohio to Franklin in May of this year. Danny was a very proud Marine. He worked with outdoor amusements for many years. Last employed by Penske Trucking in...

Sep 29, 2019

William George Spissinger, Jr (age 60) passed away at 7:00 AM on Sunday, September 29th 2019 at Mission Hospital in Asheville, North Carolina.

Originally from upstate New York, Bill was a big guy, but he had an even bigger heart. While he had a wide-range of passions, the things he held closest were his friends and family...

Sep 25, 2019

Elva Buchanan Crowder, 68, loving wife and mother, passed away Wednesday, September 25th 2019. She was a daughter of the late Harrison and Martha Renfro Buchanan. She was preceded in death by her husband of 50 years, Elbert Crowder, who passed away in May of this year. She was also preceded in death by two sisters: Jean Hensley and...

Sep 10, 2019

Thomas Donald "Don" Sampson, 79, passed away on Tuesday, September 10, 2019 at Mission Hospital in Asheville.

Don worked for American Enka for 26 years and retired from Black Mountain Center.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Lester and Lillian Gibson Sampson; his wife, Shirley Riddle Sampson; and his brother, Larry Sampson.

Aug 31, 2019

Robert Lewis Schlobohm, 67, passed away on Saturday, August 31, 2019 at Chunns Cove Assisted Living Center in Asheville.

He was preceded in death by his parents, William and Garnet Eleanor Fulton Schlobohm; and his sister, Mary Bishop.

He is survived by his brother, Bill Schlobohm of Virginia; two sisters, Pat Spaqunolo of New Hampshire...

Aug 27, 2019

Richard Price, Sr., 61, passed away at 1:30pm on August 27, 2019 at Four Seasons Hospice in Hendersonville.

He enjoyed riding his Harley Davidson with his wife, Cindy, for 25 years, and he enjoyed cooking and working on his cars.

Left to cherish his memory is his wife, Cindy; his daughter, Regina Hatch; and son,...

Aug 25, 2019

Ashley Lynn Komara, 26, of Hendersonville, NC ran into the arms of our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ on August 25, 2019. After fighting her lifelong battle with cerebral palsy, our beautiful Ashley joined the Choir of Angels singing Hallelujah. Her battle is done, her body now whole and we can only imagine her trying out her newfound voice when...

Aug 1, 2019

Jeffrey Glen Whitson, 64, of Candler, NC passed away peacefully at the Asheville Solace Hospice Center on Thursday, August 1, 2019, in the loving arms of his wife and encircled in the comforting voices and soothing touches of his close family.  Jeff was born on June 25, 1955 in Vincennes, Indiana to Glen Ray Whitson and the late Jeanne...

Jul 29, 2019

Timothy "Tim" Charles Thorpe, 65, of Balsam Grove, passed Monday, July 29, 2019 with his family by his side at the Charles George V.A. Medical Center in Asheville, NC. Tim is survived and loved by his wife of 26 years, high school sweetheart and soulmate, Patricia "Tootsie" McCall Thorpe. Other surviving family members are, son Christopher Thorpe, step-sons Charles...

Jul 25, 2019

Richard lost his battle with skin cancer on July 25, 2019.  Richard was born in Marietta, Ohio on March 11, 1934.  He was 85 years old at the time of death.  He was predeceased by his parents Roy Kenneth Britton and Vera Marie Britton (Skipton).

He would want to be remembered for his work in helping many...

Jul 24, 2019

Robert Montgomery Jones passed away peacefully July 24th, 2019.

Bob is survived by his loving wife Vera, his daughter Gwenith (Steve), son Robert (Julie), grandchildren Andrew (Rachel), James, Dylan, Trace, Carter, Quin, Katie, siblings Jeff (Polly) and Janet. Nieces and nephews: Michelle, John (Joleen) (Ryan, Jack), Karen (Ryan)(Lydia), Stephen (Jeannette)(Abby, McKenna), Bethany (Mark)(Ethan, Cadi, Luke, Lily, Hope),...

Jul 19, 2019

Dolores Lorraine Lundquist Kiilsgaard, 91, of Hendersonville, passed away on July 19, 2019 at Tore’s Home in East Flat Rock.  Dolores was born on December 6, 1927 in Seattle, Washington and was the daughter of the late Sigfried John Enoch Lundquist and Lorraine L Caldwell Lundquist.

She is survived by her loving husband, Paul Kiilsgaard of Hendersonville,...

Jul 13, 2019

Loyd Everett Gunter Jr, 56, of Candler passed away on July 13, 2019.  Born May 9, 1963 in Waynesville.

Loyd grew up in Candler until the family moved to Oregon in 1971.  Upon graduating high school, he joined the Army National Guard until he was Honorably discharged in 1992.  While in the Guard, he spent time in...

Jul 5, 2019

Ray McFarland Sr., 90, of Franklin, N.C., born October 22, 1928 and raised in Cincinnati, Ohio.  Which is where he later met and married Audrey Jordan.

Beloved husband, Father, Grandfather, Great Grandfather and Great Great Grandfather passed Friday, July 5, 2019 with his family by his side at the Charles George V.A. Medical Center in Asheville, N.C.,...

Jul 3, 2019

Ralph Jack Quinn, 76, of Hendersonville, passed away Wednesday July 3, 2019, at the Hendersonville Brian Center.

He is a native and life-long resident of Henderson County.  He was the son of the late Ralph Posey and Evelyn Barnwell Quinn.  He attended Flat Rock High School and was in the US Army.  He owned his own flooring...

Jun 22, 2019

Patrick Joseph Keyes, age 67, Hendersonville North Carolina, formerly of Cambridge, Ohio, died 6/22/2019 surrounded by family.

He was preceded in death by his parents, William A. Keyes and Grace (McDonough) Keyes; his brother Billy and his sister Marian.  Left to mourn his passing are:  his wife Donna; his 3 sons; Patrick (Cecelie) Keyes of Centralia Washington;...

Jun 19, 2019

God gives us many gifts. One of these gifts was our son Adam Howell Wiglesworth. This gift was taken from us today and he is now back in the arms of the giver to watch over him. Adam was born on December 28, 1983 in Greensboro. He was a graduate of UNCG with Honors from the Bryan School of...