Obituaries
Timothy Andrew Thompson
Mar 21, 2024
Mr. Timothy Andrew Thompson 55, of Hendersonville, NC went home to be with the Lord, Thursday, March 21, 2024. He was born June 29,1968 in Spartanburg, SC to his mother the late Mrs. Grace Ann Thompson and his father the late Mr. John Andrew Boyd. Tim was educated and graduated in the Saluda, NC Schools where he was introduced to some...
Joseph Brian Pack
Mar 13, 2024
Joseph Brian Pack has gained his wings today to be our Angel. He started his new calling on March 13th,2024. In Asheville, North Carolina. Joe was born April 17th 1962.
He was an amazing soulmate to his Wife Liberty Beth and he loved his Daughters, Lauren Wallace and Samantha Alexander.SO very much but let a lot of things get in the way of...
Julie Ann Owens
Feb 21, 2024
Julie Ann Owens
Flat Rock, North Carolina. Julie Owens, 82, passed away on February 21, 2024 at The Elizabeth House, Four Seasons Hospice in Flat Rock, NC.
Long time resident of Little Rock, Arkansas, she was the daughter of Julian Van Bateman and Lawanna Mae Upson of Texarkana , Arkansas. She was preceded in death by Leland Gary Goldman in August 2020....
Charles Henry Routh, IV
Feb 19, 2024
We are looking for the next of kin, if you have any information please contact A Simple Cremation at 828-418-6486.
Erik Vance
Feb 9, 2024
We are looking for the next of kin, if you have any information please call A Simple Cremation at 828-418-6486.
Alice Kathryn Canup
Feb 8, 2024
Alice Canup
Alice Canup, of Sapphire, passed away after a short battle with cancer on Feb. 8, 2024. She was born in Indianapolis is on Nov. 8, 1947 to the late William J. and Mary Lou Alsop.
She was preceded by the death of her brother John Alsop. Alice is survived by her husband Stephen to whom she was married to for...
Roger David Ridenour
Feb 7, 2024
Roger David Ridenour, born in LaFollette, Tennessee, on March 12, 1949, was called home to be with His Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ on February 7, 2024. Roger was preceded into God’s Kingdom by his parents, Gene and Mabel Carroll Ridenour and brother, Reverend Dr. Ronnie Gene Ridenour.
Roger is survived by his loving wife of 52 years, Carol Gardner Ridenour;...
Rev. Robert Bruce Pate
Jan 27, 2024
Rev. R Bruce Pate (retired) joined the Church Triumphant on January 27, 2024 at the age of 95. Bruce was born on January 3, 1929 in the small community of Institute in Lenoir County, NC.
After graduating from Wheat Swamp High School, Bruce entered Duke University, where he received a Bachelor’s Degree in history and then a 3-year Bachelor of Divinity....
Stephanie Jean Archuleta
Jan 20, 2024
Stephanie Jean Hart Archuleta, born February 6, 1969, to Dan Hart and Linda Summer and passed away January 20, 2024, at the age of 54.
She was preceded in death by her mom Linda Sumner Hill, her brother Ronnie Hicks and her daughter Rhichelle Horton.
Stephanie was so strong in her faith and undoubtedly was thrilled to go home to be with...
Thomas Boyd Walker
Jan 19, 2024
Thomas Boyd Walker
Brevard resident Thomas B. “Tommy” Walker, 82, passed away on January 19th, 2024 following a brief illness.
A son of the late George Thomas and Frances Eloise Walker, Tom was born in Chattanooga, TN and moved with his family to Brevard, NC in his senior year of high-school. It was then and there that he met the love of...
Verla Jean Wilkerson
Jan 17, 2024
Verla Jean Wilkerson, affectionately known as Jeannie was born to John and Lois Davis, nee Willis, the 15th day of January 1947, in Chattanooga, TN went on to her glory January 17th, 2024, after a long battle of Alzheimer's. Verla was raised by her grandparents Forest and Mae 'Mother' Willis, nee Gilbert, until she was 14 and then moved to...
Jane Louiza Rynne
Jan 13, 2024
Jane Rynne, 75 of Candler NC passed away peacefully in her home on January 13, 2024.
She was the daughter of Ellis & Faye Lackey of Bryson City NC. She was preceded in death by her parents and her sister Diane Little of Asheville NC and son Eric Rynne, also of Asheville NC.
Janie enjoyed nature, animals...
Amy Christine Dixon Hyatt
Jan 13, 2024
Amy Christine Dixon Hyatt, 57, of Fletcher, NC, passed on January 13, 2024, at Mission Hospital of Asheville.
She was the daughter of the late Kenneth and Art Dixon. Amy was preceded in death by her husband John Hyatt.
Her favorite pastime was spending time with her children and grandbabies. She enjoyed camping, gardening, cooking, and escaping to the beach any chance...
Robert Byron Boettcher
Jan 12, 2024
Robert Byron Boettcher
Asheville, NC - Robert Byron Boettcher, 77, passed away peacefully on January 12, 2024 at John F. Keever Solace Center in Asheville.
Robert, known as Bob, was the son of the late Bryon Kurth Boettcher and Dorothy Edith Fink Boettcher. He was born October 4, 1946.
Bob was an accomplished businessman and...
Lynn Green Hargraves
Jan 7, 2024
Lynn Hargraves
Lynn Green Hargraves, 69, of Rutherfordton passed away Sunday, January 7, 2024.
Lynn was born May 31, 1954 to the late Julia and Wade Green of Rutherfordton. She was a graduate of R-S Central High School. She attended Isothermal Community College where she received her cosmetology license. She was a hair stylist for...
Kevin Theodore Krause
Dec 24, 2023
Kevin Theodore Krause 54 of Asheville, North Carolina died on December 24, 2023. He was born in Grand Haven Michigan on October 30, 1969 to Carl and Barbara Krause.
Kevin enjoyed cooking, boating, fishing, music and was a loyal Green Bay Packer’s fan.
Kevin is preceded in death by both his father, Carl Krause and his mother Barbara Bonny...
Chase Christian Samuel Van Leeuwen
Dec 22, 2023
Chase Christian Samuel Van Leeuwen, 30, was born in Lawrenceville, Georgia on August 23, 1993. Chase was raised in Grove City, Pennsylvania and resided in Asheville, North Carolina where his life was taken unexpectedly on December 22, 2023.
Chase is survived by his grandfather Samuel E. McClimans, his parents Tami and Dean Van Leeuwen, his sister Summer Van Leeuwen,...
Phillip Daniel Richards
Dec 21, 2023
Danny Richards, 48, of Hendersonville, NC passed away on 12/21/2023 at a friend’s home in Henderson County.
Danny Richards, was the son of the late Elizabeth Ann Frisby of Daytona, Fl and Phillip Terry Richards of Chatsworth, Ga. He was preceded in death by both of his parents, his aunt, Rosella Frisby of Daytona Beach, Fl; Aunt, Carolyn Frisby of South...
Peter Brockway Walker
Dec 16, 2023
Peter Brockway Walker
Beloved husband of Cynthia A Walker, father of Paul and Mark Walker and grandfather of Dallas H.K. Walker, died peacefully at home in Asheville, North Carolina on the evening of December 16, 2023 at the age of 92.
Born January 31, 1931 in Boston, Massachusetts to Wallace Haynes Walker and Isabella Brockway Walker, he...
Robin Gaddy Patterson
Dec 10, 2023
Robin G. Patterson 78 of Pisgah Forest passed away December 10,2023 @ Solace hospice. Robin was the daughter of the late Ernest Gaddy & Nan A. Walker She was preceded in death by a sister Beth Gantt Galloway of Brevard and a son Joshua H. Patterson of Brevard. She is survived by her daughter Donna P. Brittain/Jason of...
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Recent Obituaries in Buncombe County, North Carolina
Timothy Andrew Thompson
Mar 21, 2024
Mr. Timothy Andrew Thompson 55, of Hendersonville, NC went home to be with the Lord, Thursday, March 21, 2024. He was born June 29,1968 in Spartanburg, SC to his mother the late Mrs. Grace Ann Thompson and his father the late Mr. John Andrew Boyd. Tim was educated and graduated in the Saluda, NC Schools where he was introduced to some...
Joseph Brian Pack
Mar 13, 2024
Joseph Brian Pack has gained his wings today to be our Angel. He started his new calling on March 13th,2024. In Asheville, North Carolina. Joe was born April 17th 1962.
He was an amazing soulmate to his Wife Liberty Beth and he loved his Daughters, Lauren Wallace and Samantha Alexander.SO very much but let a lot of things get in the way of...
Julie Ann Owens
Feb 21, 2024
Julie Ann Owens
Flat Rock, North Carolina. Julie Owens, 82, passed away on February 21, 2024 at The Elizabeth House, Four Seasons Hospice in Flat Rock, NC.
Long time resident of Little Rock, Arkansas, she was the daughter of Julian Van Bateman and Lawanna Mae Upson of Texarkana , Arkansas. She was preceded in death by Leland Gary Goldman in August 2020....
Charles Henry Routh, IV
Feb 19, 2024
We are looking for the next of kin, if you have any information please contact A Simple Cremation at 828-418-6486.
Erik Vance
Feb 9, 2024
We are looking for the next of kin, if you have any information please call A Simple Cremation at 828-418-6486.
Alice Kathryn Canup
Feb 8, 2024
Alice Canup
Alice Canup, of Sapphire, passed away after a short battle with cancer on Feb. 8, 2024. She was born in Indianapolis is on Nov. 8, 1947 to the late William J. and Mary Lou Alsop.
She was preceded by the death of her brother John Alsop. Alice is survived by her husband Stephen to whom she was married to for...
Roger David Ridenour
Feb 7, 2024
Roger David Ridenour, born in LaFollette, Tennessee, on March 12, 1949, was called home to be with His Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ on February 7, 2024. Roger was preceded into God’s Kingdom by his parents, Gene and Mabel Carroll Ridenour and brother, Reverend Dr. Ronnie Gene Ridenour.
Roger is survived by his loving wife of 52 years, Carol Gardner Ridenour;...
Rev. Robert Bruce Pate
Jan 27, 2024
Rev. R Bruce Pate (retired) joined the Church Triumphant on January 27, 2024 at the age of 95. Bruce was born on January 3, 1929 in the small community of Institute in Lenoir County, NC.
After graduating from Wheat Swamp High School, Bruce entered Duke University, where he received a Bachelor’s Degree in history and then a 3-year Bachelor of Divinity....
Stephanie Jean Archuleta
Jan 20, 2024
Stephanie Jean Hart Archuleta, born February 6, 1969, to Dan Hart and Linda Summer and passed away January 20, 2024, at the age of 54.
She was preceded in death by her mom Linda Sumner Hill, her brother Ronnie Hicks and her daughter Rhichelle Horton.
Stephanie was so strong in her faith and undoubtedly was thrilled to go home to be with...
Thomas Boyd Walker
Jan 19, 2024
Thomas Boyd Walker
Brevard resident Thomas B. “Tommy” Walker, 82, passed away on January 19th, 2024 following a brief illness.
A son of the late George Thomas and Frances Eloise Walker, Tom was born in Chattanooga, TN and moved with his family to Brevard, NC in his senior year of high-school. It was then and there that he met the love of...
Verla Jean Wilkerson
Jan 17, 2024
Verla Jean Wilkerson, affectionately known as Jeannie was born to John and Lois Davis, nee Willis, the 15th day of January 1947, in Chattanooga, TN went on to her glory January 17th, 2024, after a long battle of Alzheimer's. Verla was raised by her grandparents Forest and Mae 'Mother' Willis, nee Gilbert, until she was 14 and then moved to...
Jane Louiza Rynne
Jan 13, 2024
Jane Rynne, 75 of Candler NC passed away peacefully in her home on January 13, 2024.
She was the daughter of Ellis & Faye Lackey of Bryson City NC. She was preceded in death by her parents and her sister Diane Little of Asheville NC and son Eric Rynne, also of Asheville NC.
Janie enjoyed nature, animals...
Amy Christine Dixon Hyatt
Jan 13, 2024
Amy Christine Dixon Hyatt, 57, of Fletcher, NC, passed on January 13, 2024, at Mission Hospital of Asheville.
She was the daughter of the late Kenneth and Art Dixon. Amy was preceded in death by her husband John Hyatt.
Her favorite pastime was spending time with her children and grandbabies. She enjoyed camping, gardening, cooking, and escaping to the beach any chance...
Robert Byron Boettcher
Jan 12, 2024
Robert Byron Boettcher
Asheville, NC - Robert Byron Boettcher, 77, passed away peacefully on January 12, 2024 at John F. Keever Solace Center in Asheville.
Robert, known as Bob, was the son of the late Bryon Kurth Boettcher and Dorothy Edith Fink Boettcher. He was born October 4, 1946.
Bob was an accomplished businessman and...
Lynn Green Hargraves
Jan 7, 2024
Lynn Hargraves
Lynn Green Hargraves, 69, of Rutherfordton passed away Sunday, January 7, 2024.
Lynn was born May 31, 1954 to the late Julia and Wade Green of Rutherfordton. She was a graduate of R-S Central High School. She attended Isothermal Community College where she received her cosmetology license. She was a hair stylist for...
Kevin Theodore Krause
Dec 24, 2023
Kevin Theodore Krause 54 of Asheville, North Carolina died on December 24, 2023. He was born in Grand Haven Michigan on October 30, 1969 to Carl and Barbara Krause.
Kevin enjoyed cooking, boating, fishing, music and was a loyal Green Bay Packer’s fan.
Kevin is preceded in death by both his father, Carl Krause and his mother Barbara Bonny...
Chase Christian Samuel Van Leeuwen
Dec 22, 2023
Chase Christian Samuel Van Leeuwen, 30, was born in Lawrenceville, Georgia on August 23, 1993. Chase was raised in Grove City, Pennsylvania and resided in Asheville, North Carolina where his life was taken unexpectedly on December 22, 2023.
Chase is survived by his grandfather Samuel E. McClimans, his parents Tami and Dean Van Leeuwen, his sister Summer Van Leeuwen,...
Phillip Daniel Richards
Dec 21, 2023
Danny Richards, 48, of Hendersonville, NC passed away on 12/21/2023 at a friend’s home in Henderson County.
Danny Richards, was the son of the late Elizabeth Ann Frisby of Daytona, Fl and Phillip Terry Richards of Chatsworth, Ga. He was preceded in death by both of his parents, his aunt, Rosella Frisby of Daytona Beach, Fl; Aunt, Carolyn Frisby of South...
Peter Brockway Walker
Dec 16, 2023
Peter Brockway Walker
Beloved husband of Cynthia A Walker, father of Paul and Mark Walker and grandfather of Dallas H.K. Walker, died peacefully at home in Asheville, North Carolina on the evening of December 16, 2023 at the age of 92.
Born January 31, 1931 in Boston, Massachusetts to Wallace Haynes Walker and Isabella Brockway Walker, he...
Robin Gaddy Patterson
Dec 10, 2023
Robin G. Patterson 78 of Pisgah Forest passed away December 10,2023 @ Solace hospice. Robin was the daughter of the late Ernest Gaddy & Nan A. Walker She was preceded in death by a sister Beth Gantt Galloway of Brevard and a son Joshua H. Patterson of Brevard. She is survived by her daughter Donna P. Brittain/Jason of...
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