Obituary Listing

Sarah Frances Adkins

Sarah Frances Adkins

Aug 5, 2021

Asheville – Sarah Frances Bean Adkins, 85, went home to be with the Lord on Thursday, August 5, 2021, at Carolina Pines of Asheville. A native of Gaston County, she resided in Buncombe County since the early 1950’s. She was a daughter of the late Charles C. Bean and Almaree Bradley Bean. She was also preceded in death by...

Janet Goode

Janet Goode

Aug 4, 2021

Asheville – Janet Goode, 72, went home to be with the Lord on Wednesday, August 4, 2021, at her residence. Janet graduated from West Henderson High School and in her early days worked for the FBI, later she worked for the City of Asheville in the Purchasing Department until retirement following 30 years of service. She was a member...

Barbara Carver Hague

Barbara Carver Hague

Aug 4, 2021

Leicester – Barbara Carver Hague, 80, went to be with the Lord on Wednesday, August 4, 2021 at the Laurels of Summit Ridge. A native of Madison County, she had resided in Buncombe County for most of her life. She retired as former owner & operator of Barbara C. Hague Income Tax Service, and was a member of Newfound...

Mary S. Miller

Mary S. Miller

Aug 4, 2021

Asheville – Mary Ann Stamey Miller, 68, went home to be with the Lord on Wednesday, August 4, 2021, at the Memorial Mission Hospital. A lifelong resident Buncombe County, she was a daughter of the late Charles Edward Stamey, Sr. and Ermalee Ashe Hakinson. She was also preceded in death by her sister, Irma Jean Stamey, and brother, Thomas...

Doris Henderson

Doris Henderson

Aug 2, 2021

Belton, SC – Leila Doris Solesby Henderson, 90, went to be with the Lord on Monday, August 2, 2021 at her residence. A native of Buncombe County, she had resided in South Carolina for the past 27 years. She was formerly employed with Walmart, and was a member of South Side Baptist Church in Piedmont, SC. Mrs. Henderson was...

Bonnie Reese

Bonnie Reese

Aug 1, 2021

Fairview – Bonnie Leota Metcalf Reese, 92, passed away Sunday, August 1, 2021 at the Care Partners Hospice John F. Keever, Jr. Solace Center. A native of Yancey County, Mrs. Reese had resided in Buncombe County since 1966. The oldest of 12 siblings, Mrs. Reese was a sweet, kind, loving sister. Her smile was contagious, and her laughter would...

Dr. Bill Cave

Dr. Bill Cave

Jul 31, 2021

Asheville - William “Bill” Cave passed away July 31 2021 at the age of 84 surrounded by his beloved family. He is survived by his wife of 66 years, Elaine Joyce Cave, and daughters Kelly Anne (Philip Sanzica) and Sue Anne (Mike Marshall). Bill was born and raised in Huntington, WV and was the son of the late Preston...

Steve Sale

Steve Sale

Jul 28, 2021

Leicester – Stephen Graham “Steve” Sale, 66, went to be with the Lord on Wednesday, July 28, 2021 at his residence. A native and resident of Buncombe County, he retired as a former machinist and was a member of Pole Creek Baptist Church. Mr. Sale was the son of L. Graham Sale of Fletcher and the late Ann Hipps...

Edward Glenn Cole

Edward Glenn Cole

Jul 27, 2021

Alexander – Edward “Eddie” Glenn Cole, 76, passed away on Tuesday, July 27, 2021, at Memorial Mission Hospital following a period of declining health. Edward worked for Orange and Rockland Utilities in Spring Valley, NY for more than 35 years until he retired in 2004. He was a member of the First Presbyterian Church of Weaverville where he was...

Agnes Gentry Ellison

Agnes Gentry Ellison

Jul 23, 2021

Candler – Agnes Charlotte Gentry Ellison, 91, went to be with the Lord on Friday, July 23, 2021 at the John F. Keever, Jr. Hospice Center. A native of Newport, TN she had resided in Buncombe County most of her life. Mrs. Ellison was formerly employed with American Enka for over 20 years and attended Maple Ridge Baptist Church...

Betty Jo Harris

Betty Jo Harris

Jul 22, 2021

Woodfin – Betty Jo Jarvis Harris, 93, formerly of 76 Walnut Lane, went to be with the Lord on Thursday, July 22, 2021 at the Emerald Ridge Rehabilitation and Care Center. A lifelong resident of Buncombe County, former member of Elk Mountain Baptist Church and retired from Square D Corporation where she had served for 27 years. She was...

Sadako "Judy" Nottingham

Sadako "Judy" Nottingham

Jul 19, 2021

Charlotte, NC – Sadako “Judy” Nottingham, 85, passed away Monday, July 19, 2021 at University Place Nursing and Rehabilitation Center. A native of Osaka, Japan, Mrs. Nottingham came to North Carolina in 1964, settling in Jacksonville. Due to her husband’s military career, she later moved to Hawaii, then back to Jacksonville before coming to Buncombe County in 1974. She...

Tammy Ann Rice

Tammy Ann Rice

Jul 16, 2021

Asheville – Tammy Ann Rice, 37, went home to be with the Lord on Friday, July 16, 2021, unexpectedly at the Memorial Mission Hospital. A native and lifelong resident of Buncombe County, she was a daughter of Regina Barnes Rice of Asheville and the late Billy Rice. She was also preceded in death by her grandmother, Ruby Harrin. Tammy...

Peggy Burris

Peggy Burris

Jul 14, 2021

Woodfin – Peggy Jean Fortner Burris, 80, went to be with the Lord on Wednesday, July 14, 2021 at her residence. A lifelong resident of Buncombe County, she retired in 2001 from Wilsonart following 17 years of service, and previously was employed with American Enka for 14 years. Mrs. Burris was a daughter of the late Paul Eugene Fortner...

John  T. Meadows

John T. Meadows

Jul 12, 2021

Asheville – John Troy Meadows, 96, of 25 Dove Road, went to be with the Lord on Monday, July 12, 2021 at the Pelican Health at Asheville. A lifelong resident of Buncombe County, he retired in 1987 from Supply Specialities following 21 ½ years of service where he was in charge of Shipping and Receiving. He was a son...

John Roger Boone

John Roger Boone

Jul 12, 2021

Asheville – John Roger Boone, 78, went home to be with the Lord on Monday, July 12, 2021, at the Baptist Memorial Hospital of Memphis, TN. A native of Marion, NC he was a son of the late Frank Edward Boone and Tuie Roxanna Bradburn Boone. He was also preceded in death by his daughter, Sherry Boone; brothers: Frank...

Jim Standridge

Jim Standridge

Jul 12, 2021

Asheville – James Earl “Jim” Standridge, was born December 15, 1949 and went to be with the Lord on Monday, July 12, 2021. A strong, hard working man that had a heart bigger than the universe. He brought a smile to everyone he was around. His family was his prize possession. He was a lifelong resident of Buncombe County,...

James "Jim" Lester Rhew

James "Jim" Lester Rhew

Jul 9, 2021

Asheville- On July 9th 2021, James "Jim" Rhew joined the Lord and is celebrating with family and friends in Heaven. Jim Rhew was known for his larger than life personality, his love for America, his love for his wife and family, his hospitality, being a successful businessman, and devoted to the care of burned and crippled children. Jim was...

Freddie Sales

Freddie Sales

Jul 6, 2021

Asheville – Fred “Freddie” Wallace Sales, 73, went to be with the Lord on Tuesday, July 6, 2021 at the Elizabeth House. A native and resident for most of his life of Buncombe County, he retired following many years with Ford Dealerships as a Sales Representative and also a retired member of Reynolds Volunteer Fire Department. Following retirement, he...

Herman C. West

Herman C. West

Jul 5, 2021

Swannanoa – Herman C. West, 84, of 111 Old Jim’s Branch Rd., went to be with the Lord on Monday July 5, 2021. Mr. West was a native of Bryson City and resided in Buncombe County most of his life and son of the late John and Beulah Pelkington West. He was also preceded in death by his wife,...