Obituaries
Ricky Schultz
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...

Randy Carroll
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...
Cynthia Walker
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,...
Nyleah Doughty
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.
...Sydney Blair
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...
Daisy Smack
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...
Christian Nero
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,...
Gary Stewart
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...
Michael Bumgarner
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...
Timothy Holliday
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...
Andrew Kelly
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...
Hope Patterson
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.
Dennis Curtis
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...
Lisa Baldwin
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...
Jerry Cochron
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...
Betty Burgess
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,...
Walter Treadway
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. ...
Sharon Pinkerton
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,...
Ann Plessel
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....
Teresa Buckner
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.
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Recent Obituaries in Buncombe County, North Carolina
Ricky Schultz
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...

Randy Carroll
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...
Cynthia Walker
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,...
Nyleah Doughty
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.
...Sydney Blair
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...
Daisy Smack
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...
Christian Nero
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,...
Gary Stewart
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...
Michael Bumgarner
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...
Timothy Holliday
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...
Andrew Kelly
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...
Hope Patterson
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.
Dennis Curtis
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...
Lisa Baldwin
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...
Jerry Cochron
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...
Betty Burgess
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,...
Walter Treadway
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. ...
Sharon Pinkerton
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,...
Ann Plessel
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....
Teresa Buckner
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.
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