Lois Elizabeth Baldwin Angel
Oct 23, 2026
Lois Elizabeth Baldwin Angel, of Asheville, passed away on October 23, 2026, in Asheville. She was born on December 28, 1934, in the Sandy Mush Community of Buncombe County.
Lois lived a life marked by devotion to her work, her family, and her unwavering faith in God. She began her career as a clerk at Malvern Hills Drug Store and went...
Thomas "Tom" Warnock
Oct 18, 2026
Tom Warnock passed away peacefully on Sunday, October 18, 2026, surrounded by his loving family.
Tom was born on December 28, 1959, in Yonkers, New York. He graduated from the State University of New York at Albany, where he earned his bachelor’s degree in business. He began his career as a fixed-income securities professional on Wall Street, building a reputation for...
Patricia Merrill Rogers
Oct 16, 2026
Patricia Merrill Rogers, affectionately known as Pat, went home to be with the Lord on Friday, October 16, 2026, in Asheville, at the age of 84. She was born on October 23, 1941, in Fairview.
Pat graduated from A.C. Reynolds High School, where the course of her life was shaped in a special way. She and Charles Rogers were high school...
Penny Burrell Stanberry
Oct 14, 2026
Penny Burrell Stanberry, 60, passed away on Wednesday, October 14, 2026, at Orchard Valley Health & Rehabilitation in Hendersonville, North Carolina.
Born on May 7, 1966, in Greenville, South Carolina, and a lifelong resident of Asheville, Penny was the daughter of Jeanette Marlene Merrill Burrell and the late Jimmy Edward Burrell. She graduated from Enka High School with the Class of...
Cheryl Hinkle Vaughn
Oct 7, 2026
Cheryl Hinkle Vaughn, of Hendersonville, passed away peacefully on October 7, 2026, at Elizabeth House in Hendersonville. She was 68.
Born on June 12, 1958, in San Diego, California, Cheryl was known as a true caregiver, a quality that extended far beyond her career as a nurse. Her caring spirit touched the lives of those around her and reflected the compassion,...
Lester William Morrow
Oct 7, 2026
Sgt. Lester William Morrow, 78, of Leicester, went home to be with the Lord on Wednesday, October 7, 2026.
A native of Madison County, he was born on February 27, 1948, to the late Virgil Eugene Morrow and Katy Wilde Morrow.
Mr. Morrow proudly served his country in the United States Army for over 20 years before retiring from military service. He...
Michael Dennis Fairchilds
Oct 6, 2026
Michael Dennis Fairchilds, 70, of Asheville, went home to be with the Lord on Tuesday, October 6, 2026.
A native and lifelong resident of Buncombe County, Michael was a son of the late Roy and Betty Fairchilds. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife, Joyce Fairchilds.
Michael worked for Speedy’s Auto Parts in Asheville and was...
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,...
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...
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,...
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