Toru August
Sep 10, 2026
Toru August passed away on Thursday, September 10, 2026, at his home in Candler, North Carolina. He was born on December 17, 1968, in the Marshall Islands.
Toru will be remembered as a man who loved his family deeply and found joy in caring for those around him. He especially enjoyed cooking for the people he loved, sharing both meals and...
Jerry Sylvan Deal
Sep 30, 2026
Jerry Sylvan Deal, 92, of 11 Elk Mountain Road, Asheville, widower of Barbara Ann (Wyatt) Deal, passed into the external embrace of his Creator and Redeemer on Wednesday, September 30, 2026, at the home he shared with his son and live-in caregiver, Greg Deal, after receiving dedicated, compassionate support and guidance from Four Seasons Hospice & Palliative Care.
Jerry was preceded...
Freda Sue Settles Baker
Sep 26, 2026
Freda Sue Settles Baker, 85, of Weaverville, passed away on September 26, 2026, at her home in Weaverville while surrounded by her family.
Born on December 28, 1940, in Blackey, Kentucky, Freda lived a life marked by devotion to her family, pride in her work, and joy in the simple beauties that meant so much to her. She was a woman...
Carole Kay Boyer Hawkinson
Sep 18, 2026
ICarole Kay Boyer Hawkinson passed away on Friday, September 18, 2026, at Mission Hospital in Asheville, North Carolina. She was born on December 29, 1945, in Rockford, Illinois.
Carole graduated from Wheaton College, where she earned her bachelor’s degree. She went on to work as an elementary school teacher, a calling that reflected her deep love for children. That love continued...
Jose De Jesus Gomez
Sep 18, 2026
Jose De Jesus Gomez, de 58 años, falleció el viernes, 18 de septiembre de 2026, en su hogar en Candler. Nació el 18 de diciembre de 1967, en México.
Jose será recordado como un padre y abuelo amoroso que siempre puso a su familia por encima de todos los demás. La devoción que sentía por sus seres queridos era el centro...
Earl James Shelton
Sep 17, 2026
Earl James Shelton, 82, passed away peacefully at his home in Asheville on September 17, 2026, surrounded by his family. He was born on April 9, 1944, in Burnsville.
Mr. Shelton built a life marked by steady work, devotion to family, and a spirit of adventure. He worked for Mission Hospital for 10 years and later worked with Asheville City Schools...
Betty Jean Todd
Sep 16, 2026
Betty Jean Todd, 88, passed away on Wednesday, September 16, 2026, at Fleshers Fairview Health Care. Born on March 6, 1938, in Sylva, North Carolina, she will be remembered with love by all who knew her.
Betty’s life was rooted in the place where she was born, and her memory remains closely held by the family and friends who shared in...
James "Gene" Eugene Messer, Jr.
Sep 13, 2026
James “Gene” Eugene Messer, Jr., of Candler, passed away on September 13, 2026, in Candler, just days after his 73rd birthday. He was born on September 7, 1953, in Candler, and his life was deeply rooted in the community he called home.
Gene graduated from Enka High School with the Class of 1971 and went on to attend Western Carolina State...
Real Gille Gauvin
Sep 11, 2026
Real Gille Gauvin, 87, husband of Shirley Perry of Brownington, Vermont, passed away on Friday, September 11, 2026, in Asheville, North Carolina. He was born on September 19, 1938, in Waterloo, Quebec, Canada. In the later years of his life, Real made his home in Asheville with his daughter, Diane, who had the privilege of helping care for him and...
Jerry Walter Rogers
Sep 11, 2026
Jerry Walter Rogers, 82, went home to be with The Lord on Friday, September 11, 2026, at his home in Fairview. He was born on August 27, 1944, in Asheville.
Mr. Rogers served honorably in the United States Army. He went on to build a long and steady career with Eaton, Cutler-Hammer, where he worked for more than 30 years before...
Lynne Sharon Datig
Sep 10, 2026
Lynne Sharon Rothburn Datig passed away unexpectedly in Leicester on Thursday, September 10, 2026, at the age of 76. She was born on November 15, 1949, in Los Angeles, California.
Lynne was a proud graduate of Belmont High School in Los Angeles, Class of 1968. She went on to earn her Master’s Degree in Language Arts from the University of Oregon,...
Edwin "Eddie" Frisbee
Sep 10, 2026
Edwin “Eddie” Frisbee, of Leicester, went home to be with The Lord on Thursday, September 10, 2026, at the Valor Hospice Unit of the Charles George VA Medical Center in Asheville. He was born on November 8, 1947, in Mars Hill.
Eddie graduated from Erwin High School with the Class of 1966. He went on to build a life defined by...
Evelynn Ray Barber
Sep 9, 2026
Evelynn Ray Barber was born in Asheville on September 8, 2026, and passed away peacefully in Asheville on September 9, 2026, just hours after her birth. Although her time on earth was far too brief, Evelynn was deeply loved from the very moment she entered this world. Her precious life, though short, touched the hearts of all who welcomed her,...
Sarah Elizabeth Farmer
Sep 7, 2026
Sarah Elizabeth Farmer, born December 30, 1977, in Wilson, North Carolina, passed away on Monday, September 7, 2026, at Mission Hospital in Asheville, North Carolina. She will be remembered as a woman of deep compassion, generous spirit, and abiding devotion to both people and animals.
Sarah obtained her nurse's aide certification, a fitting path for someone whose life reflected care, service,...
Thom Hill
Sep 6, 2026
Louis Thompson (Thom) Hill, Jr. died peacefully at home after a four month battle with an aggressive form of brain cancer.
Born to Louis Thompson Hill, Sr and Helen (Hammond) Hill in Raleigh, NC, the family soon moved to Cary, NC while it was still a small town. He graduated from Cary High School Class of 1970 and UNC - Chapel...
David Michael Sams
Aug 25, 2026
David Michael Sams, of Leicester, went home to be with the Lord on Tuesday, August 25, 2026, in Asheville at the age of 68. He was born on June 9, 1958, in Asheville and was a lifelong resident of Buncombe County.
David graduated from Erwin High School class of 1976. He went on to serve his community through his work at...
Bobby "Bob" Joe Conard
Aug 22, 2026
Bobby “Bob” Joe Conard passed away peacefully on August 22, 2026, at Mission Hospital in Asheville. A native of Haywood County who spent most of his life residing in Buncombe County, Bob was the embodiment of a loving husband, father, and brother—a man whose devotion to those he loved knew no bounds.
Born on February 5, 1941, in Haywood County, Bob’s...
Jonathan Allen Ray
Aug 22, 2026
Jonathan Allen Ray, 46, of Candler, passed away on Saturday, August 22, 2026, at his home.
A native of Asheville, Jonathan was the son of Viola Ray and the late Harold Ray. He was a member of Snow Hill Church in Candler and worked as a wine picker for Skyland Distributors. He was also preceded in death by his brother, Daniel...
James "Jim" Houston Glazener
Aug 21, 2026
James “Jim” Houston Glazener, of Candler, passed away peacefully on August 21, 2026, at the age of 91. Born on June 16, 1935, in Transylvania County.
Jim was the beloved son of the late Claude Edward Glazener and Ora Elsie Moore Glazener, whose values and love shaped his early years. He was preceded in death by his cherished wife of over...
John G. Bell
Aug 16, 2026
John Grover Bell, beloved husband, father, grandfather, great-grandfather, and friend, passed away peacefully while surrounded by his family on August 16, 2026, in his hometown of Asheville. Born on February 9, 1939, in Asheville, John’s life of eighty-seven years was a testament to hard work, adventure, and above all, unwavering devotion to his loved ones and community.
John graduated from Lee...
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