Obituaries
James "Jim" Henry Hop
Jul 8, 2025
MARSHALL – James “Jim” Henry Hop, age 80, of Marshall passed away on Tuesday, July 8, 2025, at the Solace Hospice Center in Asheville. His family was by his side as they were all throughout his 20 year battle with cancer.
Jim was born on June 6, 1945, in Patuxent, Maryland. After moving many times as his father served in the...
Joy Caccavale
Jul 7, 2025
Joy Caccavale passed away peacefully on July 7th, 2025, following a brief illness. She was surrounded by her loving friends and beloved dog, Caleb. Joy was born in New York and grew up in New Jersey before relocating to Asheville, North Carolina more than 30 years ago. She fell in love with the scenic beauty of the area, and the...
Cornelia Taeko Capps
Jul 6, 2025
CORNELIA TAEKO CAPPS
ASHEVILLE - Cornelia Taeko Capps passed away peacefully at 12:15 a.m. on July 6th, following a courageous battle with lung cancer. She was 76 years old.
Born in Okinawa, Japan on February 15, 1949 to the late Misao and Lloyd Wood, Cornelia moved with her family to Brevard, North Carolina as a teenager. She graduated from Brevard High School...
Linda Buckner Albin
Jul 2, 2025
CHARLOTTE – Linda Buckner Albin, age 76, of Charlotte was welcomed into the Kingdom of Heaven on Wednesday, July 2, 2025, at her home surrounded by her loving family.
Mrs. Albin was born on August 13, 1948, in Buncombe County to the late Ross and Eupha Burrell Buckner. She lived in Weaverville until 58 years ago when she and her husband...
Danny Vinson Maney
Jun 27, 2025
WEAVERVILLE – Danny Vinson Maney, age 74, of Weaverville passed away on Friday, June 27, 2025.
Danny was born on October 21, 1950, in Buncombe County where he had lived all his life.
He was a 1969 graduate of North Buncombe High School and a self-employed Building Contractor. He was a motorcycle enthusiast. He loved lake life, including fishing and storytelling.
Danny was...
Gladys Wiebe Butzbach
Jun 22, 2025
MARSHALL – Gladys Wiebe Butzbach, age 93, of Marshall passed away on Sunday, June 22, 2025, at Mission Hospital.
Mrs. Butzbach was born on September 8, 1931, in Foam Lake, Saskatchewan, Canada to the late Paul Joseph and Sara Balzar Wiebe. One of nine children born into a preacher- teacher-farming family, they traveled by horse drawn wagon and moved to Delta,...
Ernesto Leondro Montoya
Jun 20, 2025
ASHEVILLE - Ernesto Leondro Montoya, 90, passed away peacefully at home in Asheville, North Carolina on June 20, 2025.
Born on September 14, 1934, in Taos, New Mexico, Ernesto remained deeply connected to the land and people that shaped him. A lifelong outdoorsman, he found peace in the mountains and rivers of New Mexico, where he spent countless days fishing, hunting,...
Jerald Franklin "Frank" Ramsey
Jun 20, 2025
ASHEVILLE – Jerald Franklin “Frank” Ramsey, age 85, of Asheville passed away on Friday, June 20, 2025.
Frank was born on September 22, 1939, in Buncombe County where he had lived all of his life. He was a 1957 graduate of Erwin High School and served 4 years in the United States Navy. Frank was an engineer for Norfolk Southern Railroad...
Michelle Marie Roth Guernsey
Jun 16, 2025
WEAVERVILLE – Michelle Roth Guernsey, age 71, of Weaverville, passed away on Monday, June 16, 2025.
Michelle was born on November 24, 1953, in Dayton, Ohio where she had lived most her life; was a resident of Charlotte, North Carolina for eight years and had lived in Weaverville since 1996. She was a retired teller from BB & T Bank. Michelle...
Leslie Rose Clement Bonner
Jun 13, 2025
A Life Lived in Light: Remembering Leslie Rose Clement Bonner
It is with heavy hearts and profound spiritual reflection that we announce the sudden, unexpected passing of Leslie Rose Clement Bonner, 67, who transitioned from this earthly realm on Friday, June 13, 2025, in her beloved woods of Black Mountain, North Carolina, a home-base that held her heart and soul.
Leslie was...
Patricia Parks Michael
Jun 13, 2025
MARSHALL – Patricia Parks Michael, age 92, of Marshall, died Friday, June 13, 2025.
Patricia was born on February 7, 1933, in Buncombe County and was a resident of Marshall since 2013.
Patricia graduated from Lee Edwards High School and was formerly employed at Grace Oil Company which her father founded. She formerly attended First Presbyterian Church, Weaverville. Patricia was an artist,...
Rachel Mary Benjamin
Jun 10, 2025
ASHEVILLE - Rachel Mary Benjamin, born on August 19, 1952, in LaPorte, Indiana, passed away peacefully on June 10, 2025, in Asheville, North Carolina.
Rachel was known for her warm personality and willingness to lend a helping hand. Her commitment to community service exemplified her character and deep-seated belief in humanity’s ability to uplift one another. Rachel made significant contributions as...
Paul Densmore Brown
Jun 8, 2025
WOODFIN – Paul Densmore Brown, age 86, of Woodfin passed away on Sunday, June 8, 2025, at his home. Mr. Brown was born on August 7, 1938, in Buffalo, NY to the late Edwin and Harriet Trago Brown. He was also preceded in death by his brothers, Edwin W. Brown, Richard Brown, and David Brown; and daughter-in-law, Whitney M. Brown.
Mr....
Joyce Ann Hensley
Jun 3, 2025
BARNARDSVILLE – Joyce Ann Hensley, age 71, of Barnardsville, much beloved sister of Louise, left for her heavenly home on Tuesday, June 3, 2025.
Joyce was born on April 25, 1954, in Buncombe County where she had lived all her life. She travelled on her earthly journey overcoming many physical obstacles with the Lord’s help and grace along the way. She...
Madge Herron Tesner
Jun 2, 2025
ASHEVILLE – Madge Herron Tesner, age 86, of Asheville passed away on Monday, June 2, 2025, at Mission Hospital. Mrs. Tesner was born on September 25, 1938, in Buncombe County where she had lived all her life. She was a North Buncombe High School graduate and a stay at home mom. She later worked at Square D for many years...
Charlie Ponto Hensley, Jr.
Jun 1, 2025
WEAVERVILLE – Charlie Ponto Hensley, Jr., age 87, of Weaverville, went home to be with his Lord and Savior on Sunday, June 1, 2025.
Mr. Hensley was born on October 12, 1937, in Buncombe County, son of the late Charlie P. Hensley, Sr. and Margaret Muse Hensley. Charlie lived in Atlanta, Georgia where he raised a family and worked in the...
Rickie Allen Harper, Sr.
May 31, 2025
WEAVERVILLE – Rickie Allen Harper, Sr., age 72, of Weaverville, went home to be with the Lord on Saturday, May 31, 2025.
Rickie was born on April 20, 1953, in Buncombe County where he had lived all of his life. He was a member of Covenant Church of the Highlands.
He was the son of the late Reed “Bud” and Arvenia Penley...
Diana Lynn Roberts Crawford
May 31, 2025
ASHEVILLE – Diana Lynn Roberts Crawford, age 67, passed away on Saturday, May 31, 2025, surrounded by her family after a lengthy illness.
Diana was born on March 18, 1958, in Buncombe County, where she had lived all her life. She was the youngest daughter of the late L. Earl and Winifred Burnette Roberts.
Diana always had a smile and looked at...
Roland Edward Monette
May 26, 2025
WEAVERVILLE – Roland Edward Monette passed away on Monday, May 26, 2025. He was born on January 1, 1939, in Albany, GA, raised in Birmingham AL, attended Auburn Univ, Univ of Penn, and European Univ in The Hague Holland. He served 1958 to 1973 in US Marine Corps, Major (Infantry officer) in Vietnam 1966-1970. He was a Senior aerospace engineer...
Marvin Huey Collins
May 26, 2025
ALEXANDER – Marvin Huey Collins, age 86, passed away on Monday, May 26, 2025.
Marvin was born on April 15, 1939, in Madison County and was a resident of Buncombe County most of his life.
Marvin loved to travel and was always on the go. He loved people, never meeting a stranger, and loved helping others. He also loved all of his...
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