Eileen Louise Rochau Myers

Sep 30, 2024

Eileen Louise (Rochau) Myers passed away on September 30, 2024 in Asheville, North Carolina at the age of 91. She was born in Davenport, Iowa to Fred and Edna (Weiskopf) Rochau on September 18, 1933. She grew up on the family farm and was active in 4-H. She met her future husband, Frank Myers, in Government class during their...

Roy Albert Hall

Sep 29, 2024

Roy A. Hall, 85, a quiet man with a heart full of tenderness and a soul full of music, left this life peacefully on Sunday, September 29, 2024. He had been under hospice care at his residence in Asheville, NC, with his loving wife, Anne, by his side.

Roy was born in Pulaski, VA, to...

John Warren Ferguson

Sep 25, 2024

Burnsville, NC –John Warren Ferguson, 73, passed peacefully home to be with the Lord on Wednesday, September 25, 2024, at Mission Hospital in Asheville, NC.

A native of Quincy, Massachusetts, he spent the majority of his career as a beloved teacher, both in special education and U.S. History, as well as a longtime...

Judith "Judy" Herron

Sep 24, 2024

Asheville –Judith “Judy” Rhea Banks Herron, 83, went home to be with the Lord on Tuesday, September 24, 2024, at Emerald Ridge Health Care Center.

A native of Madison County, she resided in Buncombe County most of her life. She was a daughter of the late Lewis Elbert “L.E.” Banks and Virgie Beulah Rhea Banks....

Lou Ann Deweese Sealey

Sep 24, 2024

Leicester – Lou Ann Deweese Sealey, 92, went to be with the Lord on Tuesday, September 24, 2024, at Camdenton, Missouri.

A lifelong resident of Buncombe County, she retired as a Saleslady with Sky City Department Store for 15 years, was a member of Corinth Baptist Church and was past WMU president and church organist...

Ted Junior Buckner

Sep 22, 2024

Ted Buckner

Asheville – Ted Junior Buckner, 83, passed away Sunday, September 22, 2024, at his residence.

A native and lifelong resident of Buncombe County, he was a huge Tarheels Fan, he loved sports and his family.

He was a son of the late Theodore Buckner and...

Shlomo "Shlomi" Fisher

Sep 20, 2024

Fairview –Shlomo “Shlomi” Fisher, 65, passed away on Friday, September 20, 2024, at his home.

A native of Israel, he was a son of the late David and Ora Fisher. He was also preceded in death by his brother Isaac Fisher.

Shlomi served in the Israeli Military from 1977 to 1979...

Virginia Dills Wilson

Sep 16, 2024

Asheville –Virginia Marie Dills Wilson, 75, passed away on Monday, September 16, 2024, at AdventHealth in Hendersonville.

A native of Fairview, she was a daughter of the late George Dee Dills, Jr.. and Mary Elizabeth Searcy Davis. She was also preceded in death by her sister, Louise Cassidy.

Mrs. Wilson enjoyed...

Deborah "Debbie" Ingle

Sep 14, 2024

Asheville –Deborah “Debbie” Sams Ingle, 67, passed away on Saturday, September 14, 2024, at Mission Hospital.

She was born on April 18th, 1957, to the late Martin and Willena Sams of Asheville. She is also preceded in death by her brother, Tommy Warren; son, Nathaniel Ingle; and many other beloved family members.

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Audrey Gasperson Craig

Sep 13, 2024

Arden –Audrey Gasperson Craig, 92, went home to be with The Lord on Friday, September 13, 2024, at her residence.

Mrs. Craig was born on July 18, 1932, at home in Topekeo Hill (off Overlook Road), to Clyde Thomas Gasperson, Sr. and Mabel Ruth Rhodes Gasperson. She worked many years as a waitress and was...

Eddie Maxwell

Sep 13, 2024

Candler –Eddie Maxwell, 76, went home to be with The Lord on Friday, September 13, 2024, at his residence.

A native and lifelong resident of Buncombe County, he was the son of the late Charles Andrew Maxwell and Alma Marie Conner Allen and stepson of the late Benson Allen whom Eddie considered to be his...

Margaret Duffy Hatter

Sep 8, 2024

Margaret “Peggy” Duffy Hatter of Asheville, NC, passed away on September 8, 2024 at her home with her family by her side after a long battle with Alzheimer’s. She was 79 years old. Born November 25, 1944 in Philadelphia she was the daughter of the late John P and Elizabeth (McLaughlin) Duffy. Peggy was a graduate of Academy of...

Ronnie Lee Grooms

Sep 7, 2024

Asheville –Ronnie Lee Grooms, 69, went home to be with The Lord on Saturday, September 7, 2024, at the Swannanoa Valley Health and Rehabilitation Center.

A native of Madison County, he resided in Buncombe County most of his life. He was a son of the late Coy and Barbara Radcliff Grooms. He was also preceded...

Tanya Capps Mooring

Aug 31, 2024

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Leicester – Tanya Capps Mooring, 64, went home to be with the Lord on Saturday, August 31, 2024, at her residence.

A native and lifelong resident of Buncombe County, she was a daughter of Sarah Sue Roberson Capps and the late Edward...

James Robert Cordell

Aug 31, 2024

Asheville –James Robert Cordell, 81, went home to be with The Lord on Saturday, August 31, 2024, at the Aston Park Health Care Center.

A lifelong resident of Buncombe County, he was a son of the late Melton and Bertha Cordell and husband of 60 years to the late Nadine Elizabeth Cordell who passed away...

Betty Lou Ballard Stevens

Aug 31, 2024

It is with profound sadness that we announce the passing of Betty Lou Ballard Stevens, a devoted wife to the late John Stevens Sr. , and cherished mother to Susan Ellege and Mike of Asheville NC; John Stevens Jr. and Martha of Houston TX; and Tina Thomas and Randy of McLeansville NC. She had 5 grandchildren, Randy Thomas Jr....

Shirley Grindstaff Smith

Aug 30, 2024

Old Fort – Shirley Grindstaff Smith, 77, passed away Friday, August 30, 2024, at the Emerald Ridge Health Care Center.

A native of Buncombe County, she was a daughter of the late Albert Grindstaff and Ada Roberts Grindstaff.

Mrs. Smith worked for the Medicap Pharmacy in Black Mountain for many years....

Deborah Ann Bode Paradis

Aug 30, 2024

Horse Shoe –Deborah Ann Bode Paradis, 72, passed away on Friday, August 30, 2024, at Pardee Hospital.

A native of Arlington, Massachusetts, she was a daughter of the late Lawrence Henry Bode and Dorothy Claire Crockett Bode. She was also preceded in death by her sister, Donna King.

Surviving are her...

Christel Kupka Fisher

Aug 29, 2024

Barnardsville – Christel Marie Luise Kupka Fisher, 87, passed away Thursday, August 29, 2024, at Aston Park Health Care Center.

She was born in Germany and was of the Catholic faith. She loved being outside gardening, long walks, traveling, the Catholic Church, reading, and being with her family. She was a terrific baker...

Robert Bruce Moore

Aug 23, 2024

Robert Bruce Moore

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Asheville –Robert Bruce Moore, 61, went to be with the Lord on Friday, August 23, 2024, at his residence.

A native of Buncombe County, he was a son of the late Lee Vance Moore Jr. and Barbara Jean...