Obituaries
Sharon Sue White
Sep 26, 2025
ASHEVILLE – Sharon Sue White, age 71, of Asheville, passed away unexpectedly on Friday, September 26, 2025, at Mission Hospital.
Sharon was born on May 24, 1954, in DuBois, Illinois, and moved to Asheville in 1989. She became a Registered Nurse while still in Illinois and had a diverse career as a nurse for nearly 40 years. Sharon was very dedicated...
Ashley Adele Campbell Dexter
Aug 4, 2025
In Celebration of Ashley Adele Campbell Dexter and with full hearts, we share the story of our beloved Ashley—a cherished daughter, sister, wife, mother, grandmother, aunt, cousin, niece, and friend. A true bright ray of sunshine, her warmth brings joy to everyone she touches, illuminating even the hardest days.
Ashley has a profound relationship with her Creator, filling her life with...
Mary Elizabeth Tanner
Oct 12, 2025
WEAVERVILLE – Mary Elizabeth Tanner (Mary Beth), born April 13, 1955, in San Diego, California, left this life on Sunday, October 12, 2025. A resident of Weaverville, NC, Mary Beth was married to Donald Thomas Landes for 35 years. Mary Beth and Don moved to Asheville in 2019 and were active members of Central United Methodist Church (CUMC) in downtown...
Hazel Lucille Rogers
Oct 12, 2025
INMAN, SC – Hazel Lucille Rogers, age 80, of Inman, SC, went to be with the Lord on Sunday, October 12, 2025, at her home.
Ms. Rogers was born on September 29, 1945, in Buncombe County and was a resident there for much of her life. She worked as a supervisor at various manufacturing plants, including Richmount from which she retired....
Monroe Charles Ballew
Oct 7, 2025
BARNARDSVILLE – Monroe Charles Ballew, age 90, of Barnardsville, passed away Tuesday, October 7, 2025, at Mission Hospital.
Monroe was born on June 25, 1935, in Buncombe County to the late Henry and Ollie Harwood Ballew. In addition to his parents, he was also preceded in death by his loving wife, Anna Ballew who passed in 2009; and by several siblings.
In...
Sherry Lynn Lawing
Oct 7, 2025
SWANNANOA – Sherry Lynn Lawing, age 71, born on September 6, 1954, in Buncombe County passed away peacefully at home on October 7, 2025. She was known for her unwavering dedication and service as a school bus driver for Buncombe County Schools, where she positively impacted countless children throughout her career.
Sherry was the beloved wife of Roy D. Lawing and...
Ralph Henry Moore
Oct 4, 2025
OAKLEY – Ralph Henry Moore, age 69, went to be with the Lord on Saturday, October 4, 2025.
Ralph was born on May 5, 1956, in Buncombe County. He lived in the Oakley area most of his life. Ralph lived at the Baptist Children’s Homes for 10 years at the Alverta Bolick home. For the past 8 years he was an...
Carolyn Buckner Evans
Oct 4, 2025
WEAVERVILLE - It is with heavy hearts yet joyous spirits that we announce the passing of a remarkable soul, Carolyn Buckner Evans, who gracefully ascended to the loving embrace of the Lord on the serene morning of Saturday, October 4, 2025, at the age of 77.
Born a radiant gem on April 10, 1948, amidst the verdant hills of Buncombe County,...
June Guthrie Clark
Oct 4, 2025
WEAVERVILLE – June Guthrie Clark, age 79, went to be with the Lord on Saturday, October 4, 2025.
June was born on September 13, 1946, in Buncombe County where she had lived most all her life. She was a 1964 graduate of North Buncombe High School. She retired from Buncombe County Schools, and enjoyed reading, working in her yard and spending...
D. Welmon Roberts
Oct 4, 2025
WEAVERVILLE – D. Welmon Roberts, age 84, passed peacefully from this life into eternal life with his Lord and Savior on Saturday, October 4, 2025. A native of Buncombe County, he was born on September 6, 1941, to the late Dennis Venard and Mildred Garrison Roberts.
He was a proud graduate of North Buncombe High School. Following graduation, Welmon began his...
James Arthur Eison
Sep 23, 2025
James "Jim" Arthur Eison died September 23, 2025, at Mission Hospital Asheville NC, and is survived by his loving wife Kathleen "Kathy" Eison, his brother Michael "Mike" S. Eison, and his wife, Elizabeth.
Jim was born in 1950 in Brooklyn, New York to Fred and Freda Eison, but lived most of his early years in Flushing, Queens. A product of the...
Ryan Emery Neill
Sep 19, 2025
ASHEVILLE – Ryan Emery Neill, age 25, unexpectedly passed away on Friday, September 19, 2025.
Ryan was born in Solano, California on July 20, 2000, and was a resident of Buncombe County for most of his life. He graduated from North Buncombe High School in 2018 and was a member of the Blackhawk Band. He attended AB Tech and worked at...
Grady Mathis
Sep 14, 2025
ASHEVILLE – Grady Mathis, age 93, of Asheville, passed away on Sunday, September 14, 2025.
Mr. Mathis was born on February 21, 1932, in McDowell County and was a resident of Buncombe County most of his life. He worked at American Enka and retired from Beacon Manufacturing. He loved to go fishing and was always looking for an opportunity to go...
Anna G. Ramsey
Sep 13, 2025
WEAVERVILLE – Anna G. Ramsey, age 79, of Weaverville passed away on Saturday, September 13, 2025, at her home with her daughter by her side. Anna was born on April 18, 1946, in Madison County to the late John and Martha Bailey Ramsey.
Anna was a former nurse; she worked for the U. S. Government in Panama. Later she went to...
Frank Edward Langford
Sep 12, 2025
WEAVERVILLE – Frank Edward Langford, age 94, of Weaverville, went home to be with the Lord on Friday, September 12, 2025.
Mr. Langford was born on April 28, 1931, in Buncombe County where he had lived all of his life. He was a veteran of the US Army serving during the Korean War, and was retired from Burlington Industries. He was...
Patrick Anthony Miljour, II
Sep 6, 2025
WEAVERVILLE - Patrick Anthony Miljour II, beloved husband, father, son and brother passed away Saturday Sept. 6, 2025, doing what he loved, kayaking the Gauley River in West Virginia. Patrick was born in Harbor Beach, Michigan on June 19, 1972, to Pat and BetteJo Miljour. Patrick’s love of adventure began early, as he was the youngest person to cross the...
James Carlos Rice
Sep 6, 2025
It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of James “Jim” Carlos Rice, who peacefully departed this life at the age of 95 on Saturday, September 6, 2025, at his home in Asheville. He was born on April 18, 1930, to the late Carroll James Rice and Mary Jenkins Rice.
Jim proudly served his country in the United States...
Ruth Gibson Shipman
Sep 3, 2025
Ruth Gibson Shipman, age 92, of Asheville, went to be with the Lord on Wednesday, September 3, 2025.
Mrs. Shipman was born July 22, 1933, in Buncombe County where she had lived all her life. She was a founding member of New Hope Baptist Church who enjoyed reading her Bible, taught Sunday School and loved her Church family.
She was the daughter...
Saundra Rice Rogers
Sep 3, 2025
ALEXANDER – Saundra Rice Rogers, age 83, of Alexander, went home to be with the Lord on Wednesday, September 3, 2025, at Mission Hospital.
Mrs. Rogers was born July 24, 1942, in Buncombe County where she had lived all her life. Family was very important to her as she was a loving wife, mother, and grandmother. She loved southern gospel music...
Brett Randall Eaker
Sep 1, 2025
WEAVERVILLE – Brett Randall Eaker, age 62, of Weaverville, passed away Monday, September 1, 2025, and was greeted by his beloved dogs, Baxter, Roxie, and Putter.
Brett was born on July 31, 1963, in Nash County and was a resident of Buncombe County for most of his life. He was a member of the 1981 North Buncombe High School senior class,...
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