Obituaries
Mary Grile
Feb 15, 2019
Mary Lynne Yerger Grile of, as late, Arden, North Carolina, passed away in peace on February 15, 2019 after an extended illness that had zapped away her energy and vitality for life that she lived to the fullest.
Mary Lynne, as she was called, born on February 6, 1930 in Apollo, Pennsylvania to Claude and Bertha Yerger;...
James Lynn
Feb 4, 2019
Dr. James E. Lynn of the Beaverdam community in Canton passed away peacefully February 4 at home after 95 years of a life lived to the fullest. He was born in Evanston, IL to Harold and Ethel Lynn. He was preceded in death by his son, Douglas J. Lynn; and sisters Constance Hargreaves and Barbara Foiles.
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Mary Robinson
Jan 31, 2019
Mary Evans Robinson, 59, of Candler, NC died Thursday morning, January 31, 2019 after an extended battle with ovarian cancer.
Mary was born in Asheville on March 29, 1959, the youngest daughter of the late Neal and Jean Evans. A graduate of Montreat College, Mary was employed by GE Lighting in Flat Rock, and previously employed by...
Laura Trawick
Jan 27, 2019
In Loving Memory of Laura
She came into this world on September 26, 1961; an adorable dark haired, dark eyed little girl. Born and raised in Miami, FL, she became a freckled little cutie in a family with one sister and four brothers. Growing up, she loved sleep-overs and going to soccer games with her girlfriends. Laura...
Robert Cale
Jan 14, 2019
Mr. Robert Berkley Cale of Hendersonville, North Carolina, passed away on January 14, 2019, at the age of 69, after a brief illness.
Robert was born to Peggy Cale Simmons on February 3, 1949, in Covington, Virginia. He served in the United States Navy during the Vietnam War from 1967 to 1970, and was awarded the National...
Loren Snyder
Jan 12, 2019
Loren William “Bill” Snyder 64, of Sylva, NC passed away peacefully Saturday, January 12, 2019 after a courageous battle with cancer. He was a loving father and grandfather and a faithful friend to all who knew him. He was born and raised in Dayton, OH. He was a Veteran of the U.S. Navy and served on the USS Concord...
Clyde Luck
Jan 11, 2019
Clyde “Walton” Luck, 78, of Asheville, passed away at his home at 10:38 AM on January 11, 2019 with a hospice nurse and his husband Ned by his side. He is preceded in death by his parents John Walton Luck and Lona Smith Luck. He is survived by his husband, Ned Darr, brother Thomas H. Luck, sister-in-law Gail Luck,...
Michele Haran
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...
Faith Dye
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...
Diane Woodward
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...
Thomas Lewis
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,...
Curtis Price
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.
John Pischel
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....
Michael Nichols
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...
Roselin Williamson
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.
...Kimberly Jones
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...
Sadie Mcknight
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...
Homer Pitts
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...
L. Joye Patterson
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,...
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Recent Obituaries in Buncombe County, North Carolina
Mary Grile
Feb 15, 2019
Mary Lynne Yerger Grile of, as late, Arden, North Carolina, passed away in peace on February 15, 2019 after an extended illness that had zapped away her energy and vitality for life that she lived to the fullest.
Mary Lynne, as she was called, born on February 6, 1930 in Apollo, Pennsylvania to Claude and Bertha Yerger;...
James Lynn
Feb 4, 2019
Dr. James E. Lynn of the Beaverdam community in Canton passed away peacefully February 4 at home after 95 years of a life lived to the fullest. He was born in Evanston, IL to Harold and Ethel Lynn. He was preceded in death by his son, Douglas J. Lynn; and sisters Constance Hargreaves and Barbara Foiles.
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Mary Robinson
Jan 31, 2019
Mary Evans Robinson, 59, of Candler, NC died Thursday morning, January 31, 2019 after an extended battle with ovarian cancer.
Mary was born in Asheville on March 29, 1959, the youngest daughter of the late Neal and Jean Evans. A graduate of Montreat College, Mary was employed by GE Lighting in Flat Rock, and previously employed by...
Laura Trawick
Jan 27, 2019
In Loving Memory of Laura
She came into this world on September 26, 1961; an adorable dark haired, dark eyed little girl. Born and raised in Miami, FL, she became a freckled little cutie in a family with one sister and four brothers. Growing up, she loved sleep-overs and going to soccer games with her girlfriends. Laura...
Robert Cale
Jan 14, 2019
Mr. Robert Berkley Cale of Hendersonville, North Carolina, passed away on January 14, 2019, at the age of 69, after a brief illness.
Robert was born to Peggy Cale Simmons on February 3, 1949, in Covington, Virginia. He served in the United States Navy during the Vietnam War from 1967 to 1970, and was awarded the National...
Loren Snyder
Jan 12, 2019
Loren William “Bill” Snyder 64, of Sylva, NC passed away peacefully Saturday, January 12, 2019 after a courageous battle with cancer. He was a loving father and grandfather and a faithful friend to all who knew him. He was born and raised in Dayton, OH. He was a Veteran of the U.S. Navy and served on the USS Concord...
Clyde Luck
Jan 11, 2019
Clyde “Walton” Luck, 78, of Asheville, passed away at his home at 10:38 AM on January 11, 2019 with a hospice nurse and his husband Ned by his side. He is preceded in death by his parents John Walton Luck and Lona Smith Luck. He is survived by his husband, Ned Darr, brother Thomas H. Luck, sister-in-law Gail Luck,...
Michele Haran
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...
Faith Dye
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...
Diane Woodward
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...
Thomas Lewis
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,...
Curtis Price
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.
John Pischel
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....
Michael Nichols
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...
Roselin Williamson
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.
...Kimberly Jones
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...
Sadie Mcknight
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...
Homer Pitts
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...
L. Joye Patterson
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,...
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