Obituaries

Jan 8, 2019

Michele Renner Haran, born Michele Renner on March 31, 1958, in Arlington, VA, passed away on January 8, 2019 in Asheville, NC from heart failure.  Michele, 60 years old, is survived by her children Yonatan Haran and Maya Haran, and her brother, Frederick Renner.

Growing up in Columbia, SC, followed by Asheville, Michele graduated from Asheville High...

Jan 1, 2019

Diane Reid Woodward, 76, of Zirconia NC, left us on New Year’s Day, 2019, to begin her endless journey. Diane was the witty and loving mother to her three children: Donalee Dolan, Michael Dolan, and Robin Keener; the bright-eyed and amusing mother-in-law of Linda Huguenin, Michele Dolan, and Charles Keener; and the adored and caring "Goosie" to Haley and...

Jan 1, 2019

Karen "Faith" Lee Dye was reunited,  at 66 years of age,  with her beloved daughter Kymber in the next life on February 2, 2019, in Ashville, NC.

She was born in Louisville, Ky, the second eldest child to Raymond and Beulah Koons. She attended Watterson College, and her charisma saw her through several successful careers in sales...

Jan 1, 2019

On Saturday, December 7, 2019, Lt. Colonel USMC retired Thomas Earl Lewis passed away at age 82 at home in the arms of his family in Pisgah Forest, NC.

Tom is survived by his wife of 58 years, Glenda; son, Tommy Lewis; daughter, April Knight; sister, Norma Irvin; 7 grandchildren; 4 great-grandchildren; as well as many nieces,...

Dec 27, 2018

REST IN PEACE MY LOVE!

Dec 22, 2018

An obituary is not available at this time for Curtis Earl Price. We welcome you to provide your thoughts and memories on our Tribute Wall.

Dec 7, 2018

John Edward Pischel passed away peacefully on the evening of December 7th, 2018 after a brief illness. It was a peaceful passing of his spirit into the arms of Jesus. He left this earth way too soon but God had a great plan and was glorified by the life John lived. John was a hard worker and a self-starter....

Dec 5, 2018

“A LIFE SPENT MAKING MUSIC” Michael Ruel Nichols, 71, of Sylva, died Wednesday December 5, 2018. He was preceded in death by his parents Ruel and Carmen Nichols, of Candler. He is survived by brother, Jerry Nichols of Candler, and sister Judi King of Leicester. Michael was a musician who was born in Asheville on October 17, 1947, reared...

Nov 27, 2018

Roselin Cornwell Williamson died on November 27, 2018, at the age of 79.

Roselin was a loving mother to Debra Williamson of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania; Lea Williamson of Bryan, Texas, and husband Yuri Horner; and Christine Trulby of Franklin, Massachusetts, and husband Jim Trulby. She was a loving grandmother to Morgan Trulby, daughter of Christine and Jim.

Nov 21, 2018

Kimberly Jones, 56

Kimberly was born June 8, 1962 in Sarasota, FL to the late Gene and Iris Sitzmann. She later moved to Fort Pierce, FL where she married Jimmy Beams. In 2012, she moved to Hendersonville, NC and married Daniel Jones in 2015. She died November 21, 2018 after a long illness with COPD. She is...

Nov 16, 2018

Sadie “Peppermint” McKnight, 51, of Asheville NC passed away on November 16th, 2018 at John F. Keever Solace Center. She was born in Jamaica Queens, New York and was the daughter of Linda Pedlar and the late Charles Slade. Her siblings that preceded her were Samuel, Nadeen and David Pedlar.

Left to cherish her memory: Jahni Gilliland...

Nov 11, 2018

Homer Lee Pitts, 80, was born on February 7, 1938 in Blowing Rock, North Carolina.  He passed away at his home in Candler on November 11, 2018.   He leaves behind a large extended family and many loving friends.

He is preceded in death by his parents Gordon and Florence Baldwin Pitts, and sisters Margaret Cuzzetto and Grace...

Nov 10, 2018

L. Joye Patterson, 81, passed from this world Sat. Nov. 10, 2018.  Joye is survived by her loving and beloved husband, David Leete Patterson (Hendersonville, NC).  Also surviving are sister, Wanda Cole (Brookland, Tx), daughters Arenda Manning (Asheville, NC) and Penny Robbins (Lake Cormorant, Ms) and sons, Hal Hopper (Walker, La), Van Hopper (Walker, La) and John Hopper (Hendersonville,...

Nov 4, 2018

Bradley Garner McMillen was born on December 1, 1971 in Columbus, Mississippi.  He left this world to join his heavenly Father on November 4, 2018.   He leaves behind a large extended family and many loving friends.  He is survived by Bradley Hunter McMillen (son) of Columbus MS and recent transplant to Brevard, NC; Robert and LaNelle McMillen...

Oct 29, 2018

Lawrence Arthur Coon, age 74, died Monday October 29, 2018 in Hendersonville, North Carolina. He was born July 17, 1944 in Elgin Illinois, to Floyd and Louise Coon.  His hobbies included fishing, hunting rocks and cutting and polishing rocks.  He is survived by his sister Evelyn Crawford, his children Stephen, Daniel, Tamara, Deborah and Jonathan, seventeen grandchildren, three great...

Oct 27, 2018

Asheville- Joseph Reece Monroe III (JR), 39, died peacefully at home on October 27, 2018.  JR was born on May 4, 1979 to Joseph and Gail Monroe Jr. in Pinehurst, NC.  He graduated from Pine Crest High School and briefly went to Appalachian State University for Food Service Management.  From there he found his home in Asheville, where he...

Oct 23, 2018

Shawn Kellie Roland, 24 of Arden passed away October 23, 2018 at home with her family. She was born in Asheville, NC on February 22, 1994. Her paternal grandfather, Russ Roland preceded her in death and she is survived by her parents, Bill and Pam Mulholland Roland, sister Katie, brother Rusty, her beloved son Kasey, her maternal grandparents, Bill...

Oct 9, 2018

Clark Webb (102) of Asheville, NC formerly of Morehead City, NC and Raleigh, NC.  Retired manager of Overnite Transportation Company in Raleigh/Durham, NC.  He served in the Pacific theater with the 503rd Parachute Regiment during World War II.  He was a member of the William G. Hill Masonic Lodge since 1948 and Sudan Shrine Temple in Raleigh, NC.  Also,...

Sep 28, 2018

Sarah Elizabeth Riddle, 65, went to be with the Lord on September 28,

2018 at the Solace Center in Asheville, NC.

Sarah was a great mother, sister, aunt, and friend to a lot of people.

She raised her son all by herself, while holding down the same job for

...

Sep 19, 2018

Edward Ray McCall, age 60, of

Brevard went home to be with the Lord, Wednesday, September 19, 2018 after an extended battle with cancer. He was preceded in death by his father Ray McCall. He is survived by Ruth Pressley Mother, Marenda Jones McCall: his wife of 33 years, AJ Sizemore and wife Rebecca of  Brevard, Ethan...