Obituaries

Aug 12, 2023

 

Arla Rose Turney-Collins

 

Arla Rose, passed away on August 12th, 2023 at Mission Health Asheville.

 

She is survived by her parents, Curt Collins and Brianna Turney.

 

The care of Ms. Turney-Collins has been entrusted to A Simple Cremation and an online memorial register is available at "Obituaries" at https://www.asimplecremationwnc.com

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Aug 3, 2023

 

Genevieve Maryann MacLaughlin of Morganton NC, a devoted wife, mother, grandmother and veteran of the Women's Army Corps passed away and went to be with the Lord on August 3, 2023 at the age of 82. She passed away peacefully at Elizabeth House Hospice Home in Hendersonville, NC. She was born on December 27, 1940 in Greenfield, MA to...

Jul 24, 2023

 

Merri Williamson, a resident of Asheville, North Carolina, passed away on July 24, 2023, at the age of 78. She was born on March 26, 1945, and was surrounded by loved ones at the time of her passing. Merri was deeply loved and will be missed by many.

Merri was a beacon of resilience and compassion in her community,...

Jul 17, 2023

James "Jim" Cutting of Asheville, North Carolina passed away on Monday, July 17 of complications from sudden cardiac arrest. Jim was born and raised in St. Paul, Minnesota, and the son of the late Malcolm Wallace Cutting and Mary Jean Cutting. He is survived by his beloved wife of 31 years, Donna (Bouchard) Cutting (Asheville, NC), his two sisters...

Jul 13, 2023

 

John Timothy “Tim” Kast went to be with the Lord Jesus on July 13, 2023, after a two-year battle with cancer. He died peacefully at his home with his wife, Rose, by his side.

Tim was a life member of the Navy SEAL Museum. One of his proudest achievements was assisting Chief James D. “Patches” Watson III in hosting...

Jul 6, 2023

 

Sondra Anders Sizemore, 59, of Flat Rock went to be with the Lord on Thursday morning, July 6, 2023, following a period of declining health.  A native of Gastonia, Sondra had lived most of her life in Henderson County. She was preceded in death by her parents, Joe and Mabel Anders and siblings, Louis Inez Anders Patterson, Brenda Lee...

Jun 30, 2023

 

James W. Ball Jr., 71, of Laurel Park passed away on Friday, June 30th, 2023 at Mission St. Joseph (LTACH) from a heart attack. He was born in Bristol Virginia to the late Dorothy (Dot) Ball and James William (Jim) Ball. James W. Ball Jr. was a retired Lieutenant Colonel that served for the United States Army, as a...

Jun 30, 2023

 

Douglas Ray Brown, 81, from Candler, NC passed away June 30, 2023.

 

He was the son of the late James Brown and Ollie Wells Brown, both from Candler.  He was preceded in death by his brother James Lewis Brown (Louie) and his sister Mary Ann Holder.  He is survived by his son Keith Brown, two daughters, Karen Brown...

Jun 19, 2023

 

Ricky Lee Ray Sr.

 

Waynesville, Ricky Ray, 57 passed away on Monday, June 19, 2023, at his residence. Ricky was a native resident of Phenix City Alabama. He was the late son of LeRoy Jones and Lina McConnell. He was preceded in death by his mother Linda McConnell of Alabama and his father LeRoy Jones of Louisiana.

 Ricky...

May 7, 2023

 

James V. Bruzzese, age 61.

A native of New Jersey, James was a resident of NC at the time of his passing on May 7, 2023 from heart related issues. James had a good sense of humor, was mechanically inclined, could fix cars, trucks, etc. and generously helped friends with their mechanical issues. He was creative, enjoyed baking at Christmas time,...

Apr 27, 2023

Janet Sue Gilliland

August 8, 1946- April 27, 2023

Fairview- Janet Gilliland, 77, passed peacefully in her home under hospice care. She is survived by her son Steve and wife, Kim, her son Britton and wife, Lisa, her son Brain and wife, Rachel, and daughter Stephanie Owen. She also has a brother Jim Weishaar, wife...

Apr 20, 2023

 

James Howard Reynolds, III, of Brevard, NC, 70, died on April 20 after a brief illness.  Known as “JR” to the legion of students and colleagues that he encountered during a lengthy career, Jim was a brilliant, dedicated, and inspirational professor of Geology at Brevard College, who loved nothing more than to take his students into the field and...

Mar 31, 2023

Marvin Eugene Woods, 38, passed away on March 31, 2023, in Hendersonville, North Carolina.

Born in Brevard, North Carolina, he was the son of Jackie and Marvin Woods. He is procceded in death by his father Marvin Eugene Woods. His favorite things were fishing, hunting, working on vehicles, and being outdoors. And we can’t forget he defintiley...

Mar 14, 2023

Patsy Jean Burnette Stoss (74) of Morganton, NC passed away on March 14, 2023, at Stone Creek Health & Rehabilitation after several prolonged illnesses.

She is survived by her children: Lee Stoss (Cynthia) of Candler, NC and Mel Stoss Stanberry (Terry) of Clayton, NC; her grandchildren: Marilyn Stoss Coleman (Kelyn II) of Leicester, NC; Anthony Gosnell (Tiffanie),...

Feb 24, 2023

Timothy W.  Garcia: The Fixer of Everything.

Due to NC laws against performing a Viking funeral, we will not be sending Tim’s remains down the French Broad on a burning pyre to Valhalla, the home of slain warriors. Same to his suggestions we throw him on the fire pit in the back yard. Sorry, my...

Feb 9, 2023

Madison “Maddi” LeAnne Wilson, 20, of Candler died at her residence on February 9, 2023.

Maddi was her mammy’s blue eyed angel and sunshine who could light up a room with her beautiful smile.  She had the prettiest laugh that matched her big beautiful eyes.

She is preceded in death by her grammy, Brenda Wilson;...

Jan 30, 2023

Wesley “Wes” Earl Norton, 58 of Candler, NC passed peacefully at his home surrounded by his loving family on Monday January 30th 2023.

Wesley was born November 10th, 1964, in Buncombe County to the late Henrey Allen and Francis “Frankie” Shelton Norton. He was a devoted, loving husband to his precious wife Sharon Marie Brockwell Norton of...