Obituaries

Jan 28, 2023

Kimberly Ann (Greene) Lesnett

December 11, 1959, to January 27, 2023

Kimberly Ann (Kim) of Asheville, NC., passed away peacefully on January 27, 2023, at the age of 63.

She was preceded in death by her parents, Carl and Vee Greene of Valparaiso, FL., Grand Parents John and Barshie Arnett of Knoxville, TN,...

Jan 27, 2023

Caroline Grant Schmidt

Asheville – Caroline Grant Schmidt died peacefully in hospice care the morning of January 27, 2023. She is survived by; two children, Steven and Janet; their spouses, Veronica and Robert; daughter-in-law, Tracy; four grandchildren, Max, Grace, Calista, and Silvana. She is predeceased by her husband Frederick and son David.

Carol was born to Cliff...

Jan 25, 2023

Stanley "Skip" Ronald Young

02/27/1971~01/25/2023

Loving husband to Pat and loving father to Duston and Auston.

His care has been entrusted in A Simple Cremation

Jan 17, 2023

Mary Kathryn “Katie” Roland Brookshire 38 passed Tuesday January 17, 2023 from complications due to Covid 19 and pneumonia at Mission Hospital in Asheville, NC.

Katie was born at Harris Regional Hospital in Sylva, NC.

Katie was her dad’s pal and spent many Saturday mornings at the Dreamland Drive In Flea Market,...

Dec 31, 2022

The beloved children of Grace “Darline” Tellier announce that on 12/31/2022 their mother made her transition from this existence to the next. Darline now has learned the great mystery and we miss her so very much. She leaves to this world her wonderful children, Mark Tellier (Pat) of Raleigh, NC, Michelle Tellier, of the home, Linda Lawrence (Marty) of...

Dec 23, 2022

Karen Rene Forester Garrett, 63, of Asheville passed away on Friday, December 23, 2022 at her residence following a period of declining health.

A native and lifelong resident of Buncombe County, Karen was daughter of the late Charles Rex and Irene Gardner Forester.

She was employed with T. E Connectivity for over eight years. Karen...

Dec 15, 2022

Jamie Daryl Wishon (Knockout) Born October 30,1992. Passed away at the age of 30,On December 15 2022,at Atrium Health Cleveland, in Shelby NC. With his family by his side. He was a native of Rutherford County, NC. He was the son of Troy E. Wishon and Dorothy D. Metzinger. He was preceded in death by Grandparents,Troy Wishon Sr.,Toy Davis...

Nov 18, 2022

Robert “Bob” C Greer, 80, of Hendersonville, NC, passed away on Friday, November 18th, 2022. He was a native of Providence, Rhode Island, as well as having lived in Tampa for many years, and Hendersonville, North Carolina.   Bob was the son of John and Jessie Greer.  He was born on September 29th, 1942 in Providence, RI.  He was the...

Nov 15, 2022

Thomas Milton Putnam passed away on Tuesday, November, 15th, 2022.

His care has be entrusted in A Simple Cremation.

Nov 9, 2022

Mary Lynn Emory Culberson

of Asheville passed peacefully on November 9, 2022 with her family at her side.

Lynn worked at Ball Brothers as a Machinist for over 30 years. She then worked at Mission Hospital in medical records. She was a member of Reynolds Baptist church.

A native...

Nov 4, 2022

Howard Daniel Smith, 78, of Black Mountain went to be with the Lord Friday, November 4th at home.

Howard was born April 8th, 1944, to Fred and Louise Smith. He was a long-time employee of Highland Farms and retired from there after 20 + years.

He is preceded in death by his parents, two sisters,...

Oct 27, 2022

Louise Young Israel of Leicester, passed away on October 27, 2022 at the age of 92.  Originally from Bear Poplar, she grew up in Asheville and spent most of her life in Leicester.  Louise worked many jobs during her lifetime but especially enjoyed her time working in the uniform room doing alterations at the Grove Park Inn.  She was...

Oct 26, 2022

May 11th, 1981, a warrior was born, Robert Dean Davis A.K.A “Bert” in Asheville, NC to Shirley C. Jones and Robert L. Davis. At an early age he developed a love for spending time with friends and family. Robert also enjoyed riding bikes, fishing, baseball, basketball, and football.

As he got older, He developed a love for...

Oct 26, 2022

Wanda Walker Yow passed away Wednesday, October 26th, 2022.

Her care has been entrusted in A Simple Cremation.

Oct 21, 2022

Jason Keith Meggs, 49 of Candler passed away Friday, October 21st 2022.

Oct 15, 2022

Drake Whitlock, 3 December 1947 to 15 October 2022. All who knew him were drawn to his warmth and kindness. The son of John Lawson and Phyllis (née Parmelee) Whitlock, Drake grew up an air force brat, learning to navigate, every three years, new cultures in places as exotic as Nagoya and Paris and as humdrum as the New...

Sep 27, 2022

Diane Karen Marotta, 72 of Clyde, NC passed peacefully on Tuesday, September 27th 2022. A native of Wantagh, New York and a daughter of late Ralph and Grace Mannina. In addition to her parents, she is preceded in death by brother Ralph S. Mannina and sister Denise A. Dolan. She is survived by her daughter Danae A. Marotta (Keith...

Sep 22, 2022

Todd LeCroy, 31, died on September 22nd, 2022, in Flat Rock, NC. His death was caused by his battle with cancer.  Todd was born on September 2nd, 1991, in Glasgow, KY to Donna Green and Gregory LeCroy.  Todds Hobbies included: being with his family and friends, Worshiping Jesus Christ, traveling, listening to his favorite music and looking forward to having...

Sep 11, 2022

Carol Denise Westall 60 of Hendersonville passed away peacefully on September 11, 2022, at The Elizabeth House. She was born on August 25th, 2022, to late the Royce Lee Westall and Verlene Silver.

She is survived by a son Quentin Westall, sisters Debbie Howard of Madison County, Tina Chandler of Hendersonville; Misty Marsha of Edneyville; One brother,...

Aug 17, 2022

Cathy “Cat” Louise Landreth Galloway went to be with her Lord and savior after a hard-fought battle with MS for over 20 years. From Brevard, she was 64. She was one of five children to Gertha Hughlee Landreth and Hannah Mattie Lance Landreth, who she adored dearly. She is survived by her loving husband and caregiver, Danny Kaye Galloway,...