Obituaries

May 1, 2022

Diane Faye Osborne Sisley, born June 2, 1949 in Akron Ohio to Ethel M Brewer Osborne and Claremont C Osborne, passed away at home with her family on Sunday, May 1st, 2022 at the age of 72.

Diane is preceeded in death by her son Brian Matthew Sisley who passed in June of 2021.

Diane...

Apr 29, 2022

Patricia Kay Payne of Murphy, North Carolina Formerly Sarasota, Florida and Pennsylvania

You were loved.

Rest in Peace!

8/21/1957 - 4/29/2022

Apr 25, 2022

James Randall Cabe,  62 of Sylva passed away on April 25th, 2022, at the John F. Keever Jr. Solace center in Asheville North Carolina.  James was born on December 7th, 1959, in Jackson County, North Carolina to Wilburn Tolliver Cabe and Georgia Freida Henry Cabe.

He is survived by his significant other, Leslie Abrocrombie; children, James "Andy"  Andrew Cabe and his...

Apr 12, 2022

Ricky Gene Schultz, 70, of Waynesville, NC entered into the presence of his Lord and Savior on Tuesday, April 12, 2022.

Ricky was born on May 7, 1951, in Toledo, Ohio.  His family moved to Colorado when he was a young boy.  He grew up and graduated from Elizabeth High School in Elizabeth, Colorado where he lettered...

Mar 14, 2022

Randy Mark Carroll, 66 of Asheville, NC passed away on March 14th, 2022. He was the son of Rev Homer Carroll and wife, Norma and the late Mary Alice Carroll. He is survived by his son, Brandon Carroll, wife Mindy, and granddaughter, Aleigh. Randy enjoyed flying model airplanes, riding motorcycles, Nascar, Miami Hurricanes, and baseball. Randy was an industrial...

Mar 9, 2022

Cynthia Ann Walker, 87, passed away on March 9, 2022 at The Laurels of GreenTree Ridge, yet remains in our hearts. Born May 11, 1934 in Asheville, she was the daughter of the late William Joseph Mathews and Mabel O'Kelly.  She was preceded in death by her son Mark and is survived by her husband Peter Walker, son Paul,...

Mar 7, 2022

In loving memory of Nyleah Everlee Dorothea Doughty

March 07, 2022-March 07, 2022

Our precious little angel, Nyleah Everlee Dorothea Doughty, daughter of Caitlyn Roper and Jackie Doughty, of Candler went to be with her loving grandpa and great grandparents on March 7th, 2022. She touched the hearts of many before she was born.

Feb 20, 2022

Asheville, NC  Sydney Elizabeth Blair, 26, passed away on February 20, 2022, at Mission Health Asheville.

Sydney was born on November 29, 1995 in Atlanta, Georgia to David Melvin and Nancy Newton Blair. She graduated from Watauga High School and attended UNC Asheville. She was a well known makeup artist in the Asheville area, and loved making brides and models...

Feb 18, 2022

Daisy Mary Smack was a caring wife, mother, grandmother, and sister. She left this world suddenly on February 18, 2022 at age 86.

She was born to Joseph Kriesche and Daisy Brown on May 1, 1935. After graduating from high school, Daisy worked at Playtex where she met her late husband, Neil Smack, they married and had...

Feb 4, 2022

Christian Michael Nero of Candler NC, age 63, passed away peacefully on February 4, 2022 after a brief illness.

Chris is survived by his sweetheart of 28 years, Tara Anderson of the home, and Tara’s children and grandchildren, whom he was proud to share. Predeceased by his father Richard Nero, Chris is also survived by his mother,...

Jan 30, 2022

Gary Joseph Stewart, 79 years old, of Hendersonville, NC went to be with the Lord on Sunday, January 30, 2022 due to Parkinson's disease.

Gary was born on November 5, 1942 in Watertown, NY to Percy and Mabel Stewart and spent his early years in Owego, NY. Later on, he moved to Syracuse, NY where he graduated...

Jan 28, 2022

Michael Eugene Bumgarner, 56, was preceded in death by his wife, Sheila Lee Bumgarner.

He is survived by two daughters, Sonja Gibson and Julia Bumgarner; four granddaughters, Amelia and Ava Gibson, Addison Cowan, and Kyleigh Parran; and two brothers, Kevin and Christopher Gibson.

The immediate family will hold a gathering in Michael's honor at the home...

Jan 21, 2022

Timothy Wayne Holliday, age 61, of Asheville, NC, passed away Friday, January 21, 2022, at Mission Memorial Hospital.

Born August 9, 1960, in Anderson, SC, he was a son of the late Edward Holliday and Frances Babb Holliday.

Tim was a 1978 graduate of Belton-Honea Path High School and a 1985 graduate of Clemson University...

Jan 14, 2022

Andrew “Andy” Anthony Kelly, 81, passed away on January 14, 2022, at the Charles George VA Medical Center in Asheville, NC.

He was known by his friends to be a devout Christian man. He was a member of Victory Baptist Church in Asheville, where he enjoyed singing in the choir. Andrew was a classically trained singer. While...

Jan 9, 2022

Hope Elaine Patterson, 49, of Asheville died on January 9, 2022 at John F. Keever Jr. Solace Center.

Arrangements are incomplete as this time.

Dec 31, 2021

Dennis Curtis of Black Mountain, NC passed away Friday, December 31, 2021 at Memorial Mission Hospital.  Dennis was 68 at the time of his passing. He was a native of Marion, NC and the son of the late Raymond and Marrietta Burgin Curtis.

An avid craftsman, Dennis had multiple talents and was always looking for the next...

Dec 29, 2021

Lisa H. Baldwin, age 44, of Fletcher NC passed away suddenly on December 29, 2021. She was the daughter of Faye H. Harrington and the late Jerry D. Hoots.

Lisa is also preceded in death by husband, Ricky Baldwin, sister, Ginger H. Smathers, maternal and paternal grandparents.

She is survived by her mother, Faye Huntley...

Dec 19, 2021

Jackson, Jerry Cochron, age 79, passed away on Sunday, December 19, 2021. A native of Jackson county, he traveled to many different states during his work as an engineer. He enjoyed telling stories of his adventures and the people he met while traveling. Even though his mobility had been limited for several years, he reached out to family by phone...

Oct 30, 2021

Betty Lee Burgess, 84, passed away on Saturday, October 30, 2021 at The Elizabeth House in Flat Rock, NC.

Betty was born and raised in Haywood county to the late James Decatar and Mayburr Sanford Burgess on May 11, 1937.

She is survived by two sons, Ronnie Burgess of Candler, and Randy Burgess of Asheville,...

Oct 23, 2021

Walter Eugene Treadway Jr. formally known as Gene Treadway, was a machinist, state record holder in bowling, mentor to many, and friend to all died October 23, 2021, at his home in Candler North Carolina. He was 56.

He was born December 3, 1964, in Madison North Carolina to Walter Eugene Treadway Sr. and Marie Clark Treadway. ...