Obituaries
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,...
Vera Ray Massey
Sep 1, 2025
WEAVERVILLE – Vera Ray Massey, age 74, passed away on Monday, September 1, 2025. She was born on October 8, 1950, and was a resident of Buncombe County all of her life. She was the daughter of the late Ernest and Willoree Ray. In addition to her parents, Vera was preceded in death by her husband of 52 years, Larry...
James "Jim" Kent Rogers
Aug 30, 2025
WEAVERVILLE – James “Jim” Kent Rogers, age 95, of 24 Church Street died Saturday, August 30, 2025.
Mr. Rogers was born December 30, 1929, to the late James Andrew and Eliza Kent Rogers; he lived in Buncombe County all of his life.
Jim retired from Southern Bell Telephone in Asheville after 38 years of service. A loving father and dad, he enjoyed...
Garrett Wayne Fox
Aug 26, 2025
LEICESTER – Garrett Wayne Fox, age 43, of Leicester, went to be with the Lord on Tuesday, August 26, 2025.
Garrett was born on May 16, 1982, in Buncombe County where he had lived most of his life. He loved working on the farm and raising hogs with his father. He loved his church and working on church building projects with...
Michael Fitzgerald Gregory
Aug 24, 2025
NAPLES, FL - Michael Fitzgerald Gregory, 59, of Naples, FL, formerly of Asheville, NC and Andrews, NC passed away on Sunday, August 24, 2025, after a courageous battle with cancer.
Mike graduated from Andrews High School in 1984 and obtained his degree in Criminal Justice in 1988 from Western Carolina University. Mike began his 30 year career with North Carolina Department...
Marie Honeycutt Miller
Aug 24, 2025
WEAVERVILLE – Marie Honeycutt Miller, age 99, of Weaverville, went to be with the Lord on Sunday, August 24, 2025, surrounded by her family.
Mrs. Miller was born July 14, 1926, in Yancey County. She was raised in Mitchell County and lived in Yancey and Buncombe Counties for the rest of her life. Marie was the pillar of her family when...
Caroleen Pike Morton
Aug 22, 2025
WEAVERVILLE – Caroleen Pike Morton, age 77, of Weaverville, went to be with the Lord on Friday, August 22, 2025.
Caroleen was born on January 7, 1948, in Buncombe County and resided in Washington, DC, for a short while. She then moved to Middlesboro, Kentucky from 1968 to 1970 and then returned to Weaverville where she remained until her death. She...
Kenneth Doyle Buckner, Sr.
Aug 15, 2025
WOODFIN – Kenneth Doyle Buckner, Sr., age 77, of Woodfin passed away on Friday, August 15, 2025, at his home.
A native of Buncombe County, he was the son of the late Doyle Moran and Louise Hollifield Buckner and husband of the late Emma Penland Buckner who died in 2021. Along with his parents and wife he is preceded in death...
Loy Edward "Eddie" Stines
Aug 11, 2025
WEAVERVILLE – Loy Edward “Eddie” Stines, age 74, of Weaverville went to be with the Lord on Monday, August 11, 2025, after a long battle with cancer.
Eddie was born on November 23, 1950, and lived in Buncombe and Madison Counties all his life. He was a truck driver for NCDOT in Marshall, NC and retired in 2006 but continued driving...
Kathy Yvonne Potts
Aug 8, 2025
WEAVERVILLE – Kathy Yvonne Potts, age 75, went to be with the Lord on Friday, August 8, 2025.
Kathy was born on July 30, 1950, in Sullivan County (Bristol) Tennessee and was a resident of Buncombe County for most of her life.
She was a teller at First Union Bank and was formerly a substitute teacher. She also worked for Webb Insurance...
Lovina "Cricket" Sales Merrill
Aug 7, 2025
ASHEVILLE – Lovina “Cricket” Sales Merrill, age 97, of Asheville, went to be with the Lord on Thursday, August 7, 2025.
Mrs. Merrill was born on September 17, 1927, in Buncombe County where she had live all of her life. She was a member of Grassy Branch Baptist Church since 1951 and taught Sunday School Class for 5 and 6 year...
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...
Bobbie Jean Stewart Rowe
Jul 31, 2025
WEAVERVILLE – Bobbie Jean Stewart Rowe, age 78, of Weaverville, passed away on Thursday, July 31, 2025, at home surrounded by her family.
Mrs. Rowe was born on October 24, 1946, in Johnston County and was a resident of Buncombe County for most of her life. She worked as a bank teller.
She was the daughter of the late Ernest Roland and...
Kermit Ray Shelton
Jul 31, 2025
WEAVERVILLE – Kermit Ray Shelton, age 79, of Weaverville was welcomed into the Kingdom of Heaven on Thursday, July 31, 2025. He was the son of the late J.D. and Valeria Payne Shelton and was also preceded in death by his in-laws, Glen, Sr. and Alice Wright Rice.
Mr. Shelton was born on March 20, 1946, in Buncombe County and lived...
Ben Armstrong Honeycutt
Jul 30, 2025
ALEXANDER – Ben Armstrong Honeycutt, age 22, of Alexander passed away on Wednesday, July 30, 2025.
Ben was born on January 10, 2003, in Irvine, California and lived there until 2020 when the family moved to Alexander. He attended Journey, MVHS, was a graduate of North Buncombe High School, furthered his education at AB Tech, and then went on to attend...
Larry Joseph Rhodes
Jul 26, 2025
CANDLER – Larry Joseph Rhodes, age 75, passed away on Saturday, July 25, 2025. Larry was born on December 5, 1949, in Buncombe County where he lived for most of his life. He was the son of the late Luther J. and Mallie Cole Rhodes.
Larry was a poet and storyteller who played the guitar. He toured a bit in South...
Freida Mae Hicks Revis
Jul 25, 2025
FAIRVIEW - Freida Hicks Revis, age of 84, passed away on Friday, July 25, 2025.
Freida was born on November 22, 1940, in McDowell County and was a resident of Buncombe County for most of her life.
She was the daughter of the late Lee Roy and Novella Davis Hicks and wife of the late Charlie Revis. Also preceding her in death...
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