Marissa M. Hudson

Jun 4, 2023

Asheville – Marissa Michael Hudson, 27, passed away on Sunday, June 4, 2023, at Mission Hospital.

Marissa was an amazing mom, bright and full of laughter, made conversation with everyone, never met a stranger, and had a great heart!

She is preceded in death by her father, Clyde Arnspiger, IV; grandmother,...

Daniel Harlan Boone

Jun 4, 2023

Daniel Harlan Boone of Asheville, 86, passed away on Sunday, June 4, 2023, at The Greens at Weaverville.

As a native of Buncombe County, he was Owner & Operator of Daniel Boone Agency which he operated for 60 years in the Asheville area. Daniel was a veteran of the US Army and served...

Melanie Prucha

Jun 1, 2023

*Anders-Rice Funeral Home is attempting to locate her Next-of-Kin, please call 828-254-3511.

Melanie Prucha, 58, died on June 1, 2023, at her residence, 500 Landis Court, Asheville.

She is survived by a sister, Cheryl Fincher.

No services are planned at this time.

James R. Beck

May 31, 2023

Asheville ~ James R. Beck, 90, went home to be with the Lord on Wednesday, May 31, 2023, at his residence while surrounded by family.

A native and lifelong resident of Buncombe County, he was a son of the late Asa Lawrence Beck, Sr. and Opal Smathers Beck Wilson. He was also preceded in death...

James Kenneth Scott

May 30, 2023

Asheville ~ James Kenneth Scott, 68, Passed away peacefully on Tuesday, May 30, 2023, at the Elizabeth House.

Born March 25, 1955, in Redbank New Jersey, James spent most of his life in sunny Green Acres Florida and in 1979 Married his loving wife, Linda. In 1990 James moved to Western North Carolina....

Luciano James Bassani

May 26, 2023

Luciano James Bassani, 30, passed away unexpectedly on Friday, May 26, 2023, at his residence.

Born in West Palm Beach, Florida, on March 30, 1993, to Giuseppe Stelo Bassani and Cynthia Phillips Bassani, Luciano grew up and lived most of his life in Berea, Ohio. For the past six years, he worked at the Home...

Wiley "Gene" Proffitt

May 24, 2023

Candler – Wiley “Gene” Proffitt, 79, went to be with the Lord on Wednesday, May 24, 2023, at the CarePartners Solace Center.

A native of Sevierville, TN, he was a long-time employee at American Enka and later worked for Colbond, Inc. where he served as the Union Vice President advocating for improved benefits for his...

Margie Burrell Blackwell

May 24, 2023

Rockingham – Margie Elizabeth Burrell Blackwell, 67, passed away on Wednesday, May 24, 2023, at her residence.

Mrs. Blackwell was a daughter of the late Vance Edward Burrell and Margie Elizabeth Marlor Burrell. She was also preceded in death by her husband, John “Johnny” Blackwell who died August 2, 2018; and brothers: Edward Burrell, and...

Doris "Dori" Ann Barrett

May 23, 2023

Doris 'Dori' Ann Barrett passed away peacefully on May 23, 2023, after a nearly-three-year battle with brain cancer.

Born to Charles and A. Elizabeth Coole formerly of Albany WI. To know Dori was to be family, and she leaves behind a wealth of people who loved her. Dori is survived by her husband, Benjamin Barrett;...

Lorene Delores Rhodes Wilkie

May 23, 2023

Lorene Delores Rhodes Wilkie, 80, of Hoopers Creek went home to be with her Lord and Savior peacefully in her home on May 23rd, 2023. She was surrounded by her loving family during the last months of her earthly journey. She was preceded in death by her loving husband of 61 years, William Edward Wilkie, along with her beloved...

Florence Mae Case Hugg

May 20, 2023

Asheville – Florence Mae Case Hugg, 66, went to be with the Lord on Saturday, May 20, 2023, at CarePartners Solace Center.

She was a native of Douglas, WY, and had worked for Madden ACE Hardware at River Ridge. She is preceded in death by her parents, Floyd and Jane Thompson Case.

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Dorcas Butuna

May 19, 2023

Arden – Dorcas Butuna, 75, passed away on Friday, May 19, 2023, at the Memorial Mission Hospital in Asheville, NC.

She was born on October 14, 1947, in the Marshall Islands to Barton Butuna and Lekmen Zakious Butuna. In 2001 she moved to the Asheville area.

She is preceded in death...

Maxine Mathis Owens

May 18, 2023

Leicester – Maxine Mathis Owens, 68, went to be with the Lord on Thursday, May 18, 2023, at the Solace Center.

A native of Madison County, she had lived in Buncombe County since 1972. She knew she was saved and trusted in the Lord. She had a strong faith in the Lord Jesus Christ and...

Billie Faye Baird Arrowood

May 18, 2023

Weaverville – Billie Faye Arrowood, age 74, of Weaverville, North Carolina passed away at home Thursday, May 18, 2023, in the presence of family.

She was originally from LaFollette, Tennessee before relocating to Michigan where she was a longtime resident of Wyandotte, Michigan. She worked at Blue Cross Blue Shield for over twenty years, then...

James "Jamie" Eugene Riddle

May 16, 2023

Alexander – James "Jamie" Eugene Riddle, 51, died peacefully on Tuesday, May 16, 2023, at his residence.

Jamie was born April 29, 1972 in Buncombe County, North Carolina. Most recently, Jamie resided at his mother’s home, where he assisted her and his Aunt Opal with yard work and various jobs.

Jamie...

Jon Ann Mcelreath Plemmons

May 12, 2023

Asheville – Jon Ann McElreath Plemmons, 63, passed away on Friday, May 12, 2023, at the CarePartners Solace Center.

A native and lifelong resident of Buncombe County, she was a daughter of the late John McElreath and Janet Reeves McCoy.

Those left to cherish her memory are her daughter, Shannon Hallowell...

Jeremiah Dwight Lytle, Jr.

May 9, 2023

Fairview – Jeremiah Dwight Lytle, Jr., 48, passed away on Tuesday, May 9, 2023, at the CarePartners Solace Center.

A native and lifelong resident of Buncombe County, he was a 1993 graduate of A.C. Reynolds High School. He enjoyed life, loved music, and had a great sense of humor that would brighten all those around...

Mary Lee Hatton

May 8, 2023

Mills River – Mary Lee Luther Hatton, 82, went to be with the Lord on Monday, May 8, 2023, at the Greenville Memorial Hospital.

A native and lifelong resident of Buncombe County, she worked for over 30 years at Bon Worth Clothing Mfg, and was a longtime member of Friendship Baptist Church.

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Evelyn H. Robinson

May 8, 2023

Weaverville – Evelyn Marjorie Hill Robinson, 98, went to be with the Lord on May 8, 2023, at her residence.

A native of Buncombe County, she previously worked for Southern Bell, Gorham Silver Plant and retired from the Asheville-Citizen Times as a telephone operator. She was a longtime member of Pleasant Hill Baptist Church.

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Betty Jean Hollingsworth

May 5, 2023

Betty Jean Hollingsworth,78, passed away on May 5, 2023.

She was preceded in death by her husband Gene Hollingsworth and her brothers Timothy and Thomas Shotwell. Betty loved crafting and sharing her creations with family and friends and taking care of her home.

Betty is survived by her son and daughter-in-law,...