Obituaries

Oct 12, 2021

Sharon Ramsey Pinkerton, 62, of Candler departed for her eternal home on Tuesday October 12, 2021.  She is survived by her Mother - Hattie C. Ramsey, her Ex-Husband (but life-long friend of 45 years) -Thomas Pinkerton, Her loving Children-Tonna Davis (Damian), Riecka Lee, Crissy Byas, and Cadence Pinkerton (Destiny).  She had 4 adoring grandsons-Chace Mcadoo, Malakai Davis, Joziah Davis,...

Oct 11, 2021

Ann Plessel, aged 92, passed away of natural causes on Monday, October 11, 2011.

The widowed mother of two was loved by her extended family and all who knew her. She was a most generous and caring mother to the whole neighborhood, and was active in elementary school as a teacher assistant, library founder, and PTA President....

Oct 10, 2021

Teresa Diane Buckner, 58, of Weaverville passed away on Sunday, October 10, 2021 at Memorial Mission Hospital following a period of declining health.

Arrangements are incomplete at this time.

Oct 8, 2021

Gretchen Rasely Sills, 82, of Hendersonville died on Friday, October 8, 2021 at The Elizabeth House of Flat Rock. No services are planned at this time.

Oct 7, 2021

Jim Marks, 81, of Candler, went to be with the Lord on Thursday, October 7, 2021. Prior to moving to Candler in 2007, he had been a lifelong resident of Westchester County, NY.  The son of the late Wayne and Helen Breslin Marks, he grew up in Pleasantville, NY and graduated from Mount Herman Preparatory School.

He...

Sep 15, 2021

Peggy Culbertson Cogburn, of Asheville, a lifetime resident of Western North Carolina, died on Wednesday, September 15, at Mission Hospital.

She was born July 14, 1940, in Madison County, the daughter of Harry Culbertson and Elsie Plemmons Culbertson.

She is survived by her husband, Hershel L. Cogburn; daughter and son-in-law, Janice Cogburn Caldwell and Roger Caldwell;...

Sep 13, 2021

Reinna Jean (Cates) Lewis, 71, passed away Monday September 13, 2021 at her residence in Leicester, NC.  She was the daughter of the late L. D. Cates of Bridgeport, AL and Bertha Mai (Marler) Cates of Nashville, TN.

In addition to her mother, she is survived by her husband, Chester Lewis of Murrells Inlet, SC,  2 sons,...

Sep 12, 2021

Terri Susan Oliver, 64, of Waynesville died on Sunday, September 12, 2021 at Memorial Mission Hospital. She was a native of Pittsburgh, PA.

She is survived by her sons, Joshua Brinson, Justin Corzine and Jeremy Corzine.

A memorial service will be held 7:00 p.m. on Friday, September 17, 2021 at Ninevah Baptist Church.  The family...

Sep 6, 2021

Victor Webb Varnadore, 79, of Canton, passed away on Monday, September 6, 2021 at Mission Hospital following a period of declining health.

Mr. Varnadore proudly served in the US Navy.

No services are planned at this time.

Sep 5, 2021

Tita Robin Hyde, 58, passed away unexpectedly on September 5th, 2021, at Mission Hospital. She was born March 6, 1963 in East Flat Rock, the daughter of Robert and Edith Darryl Taylor.

Tita graduated from East Henderson High School, Class of 1981. Following graduation, she went on to work at Pardee Hospital, where she met her husband...

Sep 3, 2021

David Wayne Jones, 57, of Hendersonville passed away on Friday, September 3, 2021 at The Elizabeth House in Flat Rock.

Services are private.

Sep 2, 2021

Emma Faith Prestwood, 25, of Alexander passed away on Thursday, September 2, 2021, at Memorial Mission Hospital.  She is survived by her dad - Kelly Matthew Prestwood, her mom - Tammi Sue York, sister - Luci Mae Prestwood, and daughter Zaeda. Also included in family that will miss her are grandparents - Duane and Donna McIntyre, Jan and Tom...

Sep 1, 2021

Cora Bonita Johnson, 75, of Weaverville passed away on Wednesday, September 1, 2021at John F. Keever, Jr. Solace Center.

Services will be private.

Aug 30, 2021

Jack Michael Berns made his transition Monday, August 30th, 2021.   He was born on November 17, 1947 in London England,   son of  Clara and Woolfe  Berns . Jack was raised and spent his early life in Montgomery Alabama, where he raised his 2 daughters and later moved to the mountains of North Carolina. Jack is survived by his eldest...

Aug 29, 2021

Dennis aka Nicholas Morrison of Asheville, NC passed away of natural causes on Sunday, August 29th at the age of 73.  Dennis was born in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania and was the son of the late Joseph Nick Morrison and Madeline H. Morrison (Magliocca).  He is survived by two siblings Janet (Morrison) Girasek and Nickey Morrison along with many nieces and nephews.  A...

Aug 23, 2021

Mary Catherine Hoyaux, of Candler, NC, went home to be with the Lord on August 23, 2021, at the age of 80.

Born in Louisville, Kentucky, she was the daughter of the late Joseph George Sr and Eva Jeanette Becker. She was preceded in death by her brother Joseph Becker, Jr, sister Phyllis Coffey, and former spouse...

Aug 20, 2021

Rose Marie Jacobs, 89, passed away on August 20, 2021 at Arbor Terrace of Asheville.

She was the daughter of the late Anthony Krause and Helen Guzowski. She was preceded in death by her husband Andrew Jacobs.

Rose Marie loved to walk, cycle, read and teach special need kids. She loved music and the theatre....

Aug 17, 2021

A native of Alexander NC, Gary passed away on August 14th, 2021 at Mission Hospital at the age of 71.

He was the son of the late Edgar Clark and Genevieve Franklin Clark and brother of the late J.E. Clark.

He is survived by wife-Patricia Clark and four children, Daughters-Carrisa Clark and Teresa Clark Griffin...

Aug 16, 2021

Deanna Jo Farmer, 74, of Asheville died on Monday, August 16, 2021.

Private services will be held at a later date.

Aug 14, 2021

Ricky Nelson Turner, from Crossville, TN  born 10/24/59 and passed 8/14/2021. His survivors include wife, Amy Turner from Crossville, TN; daughter Alecia turner from Crossville, TN and 4 grandsons.