Robert Eskridge

Sep 20, 2023

Asheville – Robert Edmund Eskridge was born April 7, 1942 in Charleston SC . He died September 20th 2023 in Asheville, NC where he and his wife Gloria had made their home for many years.

Bert grew up in an Air Force Military Family and traveled to many places during his youth, including 2 years...

Don Anderson

Sep 20, 2023

Asheville – Donald Wayne “Don” Anderson, 82, of 11 Allesarn Road, passed away on Wednesday, September 20, 2023, at The Greens of Weaverville.

Mr. Anderson was a native of Madison County and had resided in Buncombe County for most of his life. He was the former Owner & Operator of Andy’s Landscaping Company and had...

Betty Mae Widner Ward

Sep 19, 2023

Asheville – Betty Mae Widner Ward, 78, went to be with the Lord on Tuesday, September 19, 2023, at her residence.

A native of Washington County, VA, she had resided in Buncombe County since 1964 and worked at UNCA.

She is a daughter of the late Monroe Campbell Widner and Roxie...

Wanda Faye Gassaway

Sep 19, 2023

Asheville – Wanda Faye Gassaway, 76, of 25 Cherokee Road went to be with the Lord on Tuesday, September 19, 2023, at Mission Hospital.

She was a native of Oak Ridge, TN and had resided in Buncombe County for most of her life. Miss Gassaway retired from American Enka in 2009 following over 44 years...

Peggie J. Duncan

Sep 18, 2023

Weaverville, NC – Peggie J. Duncan, 83, went home to be with the Lord on Monday, September 18, 2023, at The Greens of Weaverville.

A native of Stoddard County, Missouri, she was a daughter of the late Anna Laura Brown and Floyd Paul Duncan. She was also preceded in death by her sisters: Esther Zook,...

Walter Ervin Moody

Sep 12, 2023

Walter Ervin Moody, 85, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, September 12, 2023, at his residence while surrounded by his family.

A native of Sylva, he resided in Asheville for most of his life. Walter retired from Blue Ridge Trucking Company after many years of service.

Walter is preceded in death by...

William "Bill" Gosnell

Sep 12, 2023

William “Bill” Edward Gosnell, 80, went home to be with the Lord on Tuesday, September 12, 2023, at the Carepartners Solace Center.

A native and lifelong resident, Bill was the son of the late William Russell Gosnell and Adelaide Bishop Gosnell. He was also preceded in death by a daughter-in-law, Allison Gosnell.

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Marjorie Hensley Grooms

Sep 12, 2023

Asheville, NC / Erwin & Limestone, TN – Marjorie Hensley Grooms, 98, gained her heavenly wings on Tuesday, September 12, 2023. She is now with her husband, many family members, and her Heavenly Father.

“My mother was and is the perfect example of a Christian woman. She has always made God (and me) proud.”

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Todd Brandon Shotwell

Sep 12, 2023

Candler – Todd Brandon Shotwell, 39, went home to be with the Lord on Tuesday, September 12, 2023, at the Memorial Mission Hospital.

A native of Buncombe County, he is a son of Freida Marie Blankenship and the late Thomas Lee Shotwell.

Todd graduated in 2002 from Erwin High School and...

Liselotte Doos Di Guiseppe

Sep 9, 2023

Liselotte Doos Di Guiseppe, 88, passed away on Saturday, September 9, 2023, at the Bear Mountain Health and Rehabilitation Center.

Born in Weisbatten, Germany on March 15, 1935, she spent most of her life in Long Island New York working as a hairdresser from the young age of 16 until she could no longer work....

Geneva Mae Mckinney Moore Chandler

Sep 9, 2023

Heaven gained another angel today on Saturday, September 9, 2023, our beautiful mom Geneva Mae McKinney Moore Chandler.

Geneva Mae McKinney Moore Chandler was born on September 12, 1934, in Hendersonville NC to the late James Ernest McKinney and Myrtle Lula Sherlin McKinney.

Geneva Mae McKinney Moore Chandler was a Christian...

Michael James Austin

Sep 5, 2023

Michael James Austin, 53, went to home be with the Lord on Tuesday, September 5 2023, at Memorial Mission Hospital.

A native of Buncombe County, he was the son of Barbara Ann Mashburn Thomas and the late James Dennis Austin.

Surviving are his wife of 15 years, Joanna Etchinson Austin; mother,...

Howard Burgin

Sep 5, 2023

Howard Burgin, 56, passed away unexpectedly on Tuesday, September 5, 2023, at Memorial Mission Hospital.

A native and lifelong resident of Buncombe County, he was the son of the late Samuel Lee Burgin and Clara Bell Petty Burgin. He is also preceded in death by his sisters, Julia Burgin and Antinita Burgin; and brother, Robin...

Juanita "Granny" Calloway

Sep 5, 2023

Asheville – Juanita “Granny” Austin Calloway, 90, went to be with the Lord, Tuesday, September 5, 2023, at the Greens at Weaverville.

A lifelong resident of Buncombe County she was a former member of Friendship Baptist Church and employed for many years with T.C. Smith Drug Company.

She was a daughter...

Thomas Edwin Anderson

Aug 28, 2023

Asheville - Thomas Edwin Anderson, 83, went to be with the Lord on Monday, August 28, 2023, at Memorial Mission Hospital.

Mr. Anderson was a native of Kane, PA and had resided in Northwestern Pennsylvania for many years prior to moving and residing in Western North Carolina for the past 23 years.

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David Martin Gebb, Md

Aug 27, 2023

Dr. David Martin Gebb, 81, of Brevard, is in the presence of the Lord Jesus Christ on Aug. 27, 2023. He is rejoicing and set free of all his infirmities because Jesus died on the cross for our sins, conquered death and rose from the dead.

His loving and faithful parents were Dr. Lynnwood George...

Joel Frank Sasscer

Aug 26, 2023

Joel F. Sasscer, age 66, died of cancer August 26th.

He was the former director of Camp Living Water, a former officer of the U.S. Coast Guard and graduate of the Coast Guard Academy.

He is survived by his wife, Joanna Sasscer, and his children, Joshua Sasscer and daughter-in-law Leah, Julie...

Robin Mashburn Hunnicutt

Aug 26, 2023

Robin Mashburn Hunnicutt, of Candler, passed away unexpectedly on August 26th, 2023.

Robin dedicated her life to taking care of her family and friends, caring, giving, and loving to the fullest every day. She served many colleagues and patients at Mission Hospital for the past 29 years as a surgical nurse, providing excellent care and...

Sherrill Addy Fisher

Aug 21, 2023

Sherrill Addy Fisher, 58, passed away suddenly on Monday, August 21, 2023, at her residence.

She was a daughter of the late Richard Reed Addy and Mary Lee Nemo Addy.

Those left to cherish her memory are her loving husband of 35 years, Brenton Fisher; children: Jennifer Densmore and husband Jason,...

Daren Wayne Duvall

Aug 20, 2023

Daren Wayne DuVall, 55, went to be with the Lord on Sunday, August 20, 2023. He is now reunited with his dad (Boss) Rev. C.J. DuVall and mother Margaret H. DuVall, also sister, Norma Jean Murphy, sister-in-law, Wanda DuVall, and step-mother, Betty DuVall.

Left to cherish his memory are his brothers, Jerry DuVall, and Allen...