Obituaries

May 28, 2019

Elbert Crowder, 73, of Burnsville, NC, passed away at Mission Healthcare of Asheville, Tuesday, May 28, 2019.  Elbert is survived by his wife of 50 years, Elva Buchanan Crowder.  His two sons: Gabe Crowder of Blountville, TN, and Elbert Crowder, Jr. and Carol of Greeneville, TN; and his daughter, Mary Jo Renfro and Norman of Burnsville, NC.

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May 27, 2019

Mary Katherine “Kathy” Josephine Miller Dickson

64, Went to her heavenly home to be with her Lord and Savior on Monday, May 27, 2019.  She was the daughter of the late Jay Lloyd and Susie Miller.  In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her brother Don Miller.  She is survived by her devoted...

May 15, 2019

Nolan Bradley McJunkin, 66, of Candler, NC, passed away on May 15th at Mission Memorial Hospital. He is survived by his children, Hallie Owen, Megan Sansosti, Sally Rose Orr and Mikayla Lynn McJunkin, his sisters Lynn Sprouse (Buck) and Juana Siniard (Nathan), several nieces and one grandson.

He was preceded in death by his father Jesse James...

May 13, 2019

Charles D. Qualls, 67, passed away on May 13, 2019 at Pardee Hospital after an extended illness. Charles was preceded in death by his father, Charles (Bill) Qualls, two brothers, Ricky and Robert Qualls and a niece, Summer Crowe.  Charles is survived by his mother, Thelma Ann Qualls, a sister, Debby Keeter (Steve) and a brother Mike Qualls (...

May 10, 2019

Samuel Merlin Ennis passed away in Asheville, NC on May 10, 2019.

Surviving are his wife, Linda Medlin Ennis, stepson, Jeff Candler (Melissa), stepdaughter, Lucinda (Cindy) Criss, (John), four grandchildren, Jacob and Daniel Candler, Justin Shelmadine and Aiden Criss, brother, Michael Ennis (Phyllis), sisters Marian Boyd (Paul) and Rebecca Holton (John).  He also leaves many nieces and...

May 10, 2019

Wilbert “Wil” Irvine, age 95, passed away on May 10, 2019 in Hendersonville NC. Born in Peterborough Ontario, Canada on September 28, 1923, Wil moved to Kenmore NY as a child.  He lived in and around Kenmore for much of his life.  Wil served honorably in the US Army in WWII.  He worked for Wurlitzer as a graphic artist...

May 7, 2019

Rodamanthus Leon Bowman, 46, of Asheville, NC, passed away on May 7th at Mission Memorial Hospital.

Leon attended Asheville City Schools and was a member of the Asheville High School Class of 1991.  He took an early interest in Cosmetology and attended the AB Tech Cosmetology Program.  He also completed the Green Opportunities Kitchen Ready Program and...

Apr 28, 2019

Harold Franklin Shumar, 62, of Asheville, NC, passed away April 28th after a courageous battle against cancer. Harold was born to Carl Shumar and Jeanne Kiser, October 18th, 1956, in Rantoul, Illinois. He graduated from Center Grove High School, Greenwood, IN, in 1975. He married Linda Gilmour in 1980 and they lived together in Bargersville, IN. Together they had...

Apr 23, 2019

Jaclyn “ Jackie” Snyder Houston passed away at Baptist Retirement Home in Asheville on April 23, 2019.

Jackie was born April 26, 1932 in Buncombe County to the late Jesse and Clenard Snyder and had lived in Morganton for the past sixteen years.   She retired from a career of providing accounting services for several different businesses in...

Apr 15, 2019

Adam Robert Gotchey, 35, passed away on April 15, 2019, at his residence in Asheville, NC.

Adam is preceded in death by his mother Kimberly (Greening) Covington, who passed away in 2008, Grandfather Robert Gotchey who passed away in 1991 and Grandfather Kim Gaynor who passed in 2002, Grandmother Albarose Gotchey who passed away in 1997.

Adam is survived by his Father Matthew Gotchey,...

Mar 30, 2019

On March 30th 2019 Daniel John Merzlak passed away from natural causes in the comfort of his home and in the presence of his family and friends at the age of 65 years. Dan was a veteran of the US army airborne division & had worked as a skilled electrician in the residential, commercial, and industrial sectors during his...

Mar 27, 2019

Karen Dale Carter passed away in Asheville, North Carolina on March 27, 2019 at the age of 64 years old. Karen was born in Redwood City, CA, and moved to the Reno/Sparks area when she was twelve years old. Karen graduated from Reno high and stayed in the area through her adult life where she went on to lead...

Mar 19, 2019

Rev. Cynthia White Barclay, who served as chaplain for Transylvania County Hospice prior to her retirement, made her transition to her new life March 19, 2019. She was 72.

Cynthia had unique gifts as a chaplain, professional substance abuse counselor, rehabilitation counselor and interfaith minister. A deep spiritual seeker, she lived a life of caring. Serving as...

Mar 12, 2019

Eula May Deitz, a lifelong resident of Buncombe County, passed away peacefully on March 12, 2019 at the age of 79 at the Brian Center Health and Rehab of Hendersonville, NC.  She was born at 190 Michigan Ave, Asheville, on July 17, 1939 the daughter of the late James Francis Tweed and Lilly Miranda Pursley Tweed.

She...

Mar 9, 2019

After a long, full life filled with generosity and purpose, The Rev. Bruce E Penn, aged 90, passed away peacefully on March 9.2019.  He was born in New Hyde Park, New York on July 4, 1928 the son of Harold V. and Dorothy (Cooley) Penn.  Bruce graduated from Central College, New Brunswick Theological Seminary and Rutgers University with degrees...

Mar 5, 2019

Marty Lee Metzinger, age 58, passed away at Mission Hospital in Asheville, NC, with his wife Diane by his side on Tuesday, March 5, 2019. He was born on July 19,1960 in California to Arvol (AJ) and Audrey Metzinger. He graduated high school in Azusa,California. Marty loved making people laugh and helping people. He loved his family and friends....

Mar 2, 2019

Stephen Lee Boyce, 62, of Asheville, struggled with multiple medical conditions resulting in his death on March 2, 2019 at Mission Hospital Memorial Campus.  Stephen was born in Upper Darby, Pennsylvania on August 23, 1956 to Hazel and Neal Boyce.  He grew up in Cherry Hill, New Jersey until he enlisted in the United States Air Force serving from...

Mar 1, 2019

Robert Eric Bee, of Buncombe County, NC and Brevard County, FL, died on March 1, 2019, following a valiant, year-long battle with cancer. He is preceded in death by his mother, Jane Klofkorn Ford, of Palm Bay County, FL, father, Robert Emil Bee, of Cook County, IL, and his wife and soulmate, Tracy Moebius Bee, of Macon County, NC...

Mar 1, 2019

John Leslie Clark, age 59, of Candler passed away during the early morning hours of March 1, 2019

Les was born June 23, 1959 in Asheville, NC.  He was a class of 1977 graduate of Enka High School where he played drums in the band and took pride in being first chair.  He studied tool and die...

Feb 27, 2019

Marjorie Lucille Saarikoski D’Armi, age 95, Hendersonville, NC (formerly of Annapolis, MD), passed away of natural causes on February 27th, 2019 at Carolina Reserve assisted living center of Laurel Park.

Born February 19th, 1924 in Meadow Brook, MN. to parents, Gustavo Saarikoski and Signa (Lehto) Saarikoski.  Was raised on a farm in Greaney, Minnesota.

Marjorie...