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Elizabeth L. Van Leuven Butler

Sep 6, 2024

Elizabeth L. (Van Leuven) Butler lived a life full of love, duty, work, music and kindness. She was born in Detroit in 1933, took up violin in public school as a youngster, became an RN, then married and mothered 3 children in Western Michigan, where she was an expert homemaker. In early middle age, she moved to Chapel Hill, NC,...

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Billy Ogle

Aug 31, 2024

Billy Ogle (82), of Swannanoa, went to be with his Heavenly Father on August 31, 2024. He was the son of the late Grady and Lily Mae Ogle. He is preceded in death by his parents, wife Mary Ogle of twenty-nine (29) years, his son Billy Ogle Jr., and eleven siblings.

Left to cherish his memory are seven children: Tami Hudgins...

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Carl Puskarcik

Aug 25, 2024

Carl Puskarcik of Sylva, North Carolina passed away on August 25, 2024 at age 73. He was born on April 16, 1951 to Carl and Helen Puskarcik. Born on Helen’s birthday; she always said he was her favorite birthday present.

Carl was full of life and loved deeply. A Campbell Memorial High School graduate and Class of 1969 prom king, he...

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Bruce Blaisdell Pfeffer

Aug 24, 2024

Bruce Blaisdell Pfeffer

1939 - 2024

At the age of 85 years old, Bruce went to dance with abandon on the streets of paradise on August 24, 2024. He was born in Mississippi but raised in New York. His life was defined by sharing joy. A strong-willed and stubborn man at times, he also had an enormous heart and wonderful sense of...

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David DeWayne Henline

Jul 22, 2024

David DeWayne Henline

Candler, NC- David DeWayne Henline, 62, passed away peacefully on July 22, 2024 at CarePartners Hospice Solace Center of Asheville.

A native of Haywood County, David was the son of Corena Phillips Henline and the late Fred Lee Henline.

He is survived by his son, Dustin Michael Lee Henline of Pickens, SC; his mother, Corena Henline; sister, Diane Hove (Anita);...

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Lucinda Anjen

Jun 26, 2024

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Doris Pauline Green

Jun 17, 2024

Doris Pauline Green passed away on June 17, 2024 in Flat Rock, NC at the age of 83 from injuries from a fall about 24 days prior that she was unable to recover from. Doris was preceded in death by her mother and father, and her sister Barbara Green. Doris leaves behind her sister, Louise Marie Walker, and her brother,...

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Lynne Anne Edwards

Jun 16, 2024

Lynne A Edwards, 81, passed away on June 16, 2024, surrounded by her family who adored her.

Lynnie, as she was known by family and friends, was born in Columbus, Ohio. She was the daughter of the late Don and Anne Mowery. She was preceded in death by her brothers, Don II, Ed and sister Cathy.

Lynnie spent her early years in...

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Vickie Joe Crook

Jun 13, 2024

Vickie Joe Crook, 62, of Asheville passed away on June 13, 2024, at Memorial Mission Hospital. He was born in Waco, Texas to the late James Henry and Elnora Bernice Crook.

In addition to his parents, he was proceeded in death by his brothers, Charles Dykes and Willie Jean Dykes; sisters Rosalind Moore and Sandra Crook.

Vickie Joe loved having fun with...

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Deborah Kay Payne Mathis

Jun 13, 2024

Deborah Kay Payne Mathis 62 of Sylva passed away Thursday June 13, 2024 at Mission hospital. A native of Jackson County, she was the daughter of the late William Roy and Mary Sue Payne.

She was preceded in death by her husband Stevie Lee Mathis in 2014, two brothers Roger Dale Payne, Terry "Shorty" Payne and one sister Elizabeth "Lib" Sutton.

Deborah...

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Gary Briane Tuttle

May 29, 2024

Gary Tuttle, age 54, passed away on Wednesday, May 29, 2024, in Ashville, North Carolina after a long illness. He was a native of Waterbury CT. He is survived by his parents Raymond and Yvonne Tuttle of Waterbury and his sisters and brothers-in-law; Loreen (Dan) Hayes Massaro of Wolcott CT, Denise (Bill) Beckett of Cheshire CT and Deena (Scott) Allard...

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Perry Wayne Clement

May 26, 2024

Perry Clement, 65, of Canton passed away Sunday, May 26th, 2024, after a long battle of health issues. He was born in Asheville NC on June 5th, 1958, to the late Mitchel and Julia Mae Clement.

In addition to his parents, he is preceded in death by his son Christopher (Chad) Clement, brothers, Alvin Clement, Larry Clement, Harold Clement, and Albert...

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Timothy Joseph Cormier

May 20, 2024

Timothy Joseph Cormier, 37, passed away on May 20th 2024 at his home in Mills River.

Timothy was a native of Asheville. His favorite thing in life was spending time with his children, making them laugh and teaching them life lessons. He loved eating, working out and dancing. Most of all, He loved his kids.

He is survived by his son, Kylar...

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Alan Cecil Williams

May 11, 2024

Alan C. Williams passed away at the John F. Keever Jr. Solace Center on May 11th, 2024 after a valiant fight against Parkinson’s Disease. His daughter and grandchildren were by his side.

Alan was born in Windsor, Vermont, on June 7th, 1940, the son of the late Merrill and Gertrude Williams.

Alan graduated from SUNY Plattsburgh in 1962 and SUNY Albany,...

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Peggy Lee Jordan

May 11, 2024

It is with sadness and love after a lingering illness that we say goodbye to our sister.

Peggy Lee Jordan April 2, 1954 – May 11,2024, a native of Asheville, NC. Has passed away after a prolonged illness. Daughter of Harry L Jordan and Dorotha K Boyer, both deceased. A daughter Misty Waldrop Reeve (Jesse Reeve) grandchildren Marcus, Marissa, and...

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Norma Jo Bell

Apr 24, 2024

Norma Jo Bell, age 71, of Franklin, NC, passed away on April 24, 2024, after a courageous battle with cancer. Born on May 6, 1952, she brought immense joy to those around her.

Jo’s journey touched the lives of many, leaving behind cherished memories and a legacy of strength and resilience. She worked as a Registered Nurse for over 25 years...

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James "Russ" Russell Jones

Apr 16, 2024

James “Russ” Russell Jones, 70, of Morganton passed away on April 16, 2024, at his residence. A native of Jacksonville, FL, he was the son of the late Charles Gordon Jones and Josephine Moody Jones.

Russ proudly served in the US Marine Corps and remained passionate about the military. For many years, Russ worked as a trim specialist in the...

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William "Bill" F. Roland

Apr 12, 2024

William F. “Bill” Roland, 68, of Arden, NC passed away on April 12, 2024 after an unexpected heart attack. Bill was an Investment Advisor with Cambridge Investment Services. Bill was born on February 16, 1956 in Topeka, KS to Russ Roland and Kay Mulvaney Roland Allen. Bill graduated from Warner Robins High School in 1974. He then earned a BA...

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