Obituaries
Joel Douglas Downs
Feb 17, 2025
Joel Douglas Downs, age 67, of Asheville, NC, passed away on Monday, February 17, 2025 following an extended illness. He was born in Johnson City, TN on December 21, 1957, but he lived most of his life in Buncombe County.
He was a graduate of AC Reynolds High School, Class of 1976, and a graduate of A-B Tech where he earned...
Maxine Mease Queen
Feb 16, 2025
Maxine M. Queen, 96, passed away on February 16, 2025 at Autumn Care of Waynesville.
Maxine was born in Canton, N.C. to Frank Mease and Tulen Henson Mease. She was also preceded
in death by her husband, D.B. Queen, and sisters Louise M. Reno and Frankie Ruth M. Queen. Maxine
had fond memories of growing up on Henson Cove Road with her sisters...
Joan Ana-Leo
Feb 3, 2025
Joan Ana-Leo, age 86, of Asheville, North Carolina, passed away peacefully in her sleep on February 3, 2025 at home in Asheville, North Carolina
She was a native resident of Lake Forest, Illinois, she was the daughter of the late Leo Richard Kupskey and Anna Kupskey, Anne Jadrich. She was preceded in death by her Brothers Leo C. Kupskey, Sr. and...
Claude Arthur Moore
Jan 20, 2025
Claude Arthur Moore, age 86 of Franklin, passed away of natural causes on January 20, 2025,
at his home surrounded by family. He was born in the Rose Creek Community on August 5,
1938, to the late Arthur Wilburn Moore and the late Gertrude Beulah Welch Moore. He was a Jehovah's Witness by faith. He was also a talented master carpenter, and...
Trina Marie Larson
Jan 2, 2025
We are looking for the next of kin, if you have any information please contact A Simple Cremation at 828-418-6486.
Mary Roberta Murphy
Dec 15, 2024
Mary Roberta Murphy, 82, of Burnsville passed away on Sunday, September 15, 2024, at her residence. A native of Yancey County, she was the daughter of the late Carl and Violet Redmond Reeves.
Mary was known for her delicious meals that brought family and friends together. Cooking was not just a hobby for her, it was a way to express her...
Dennis Waldron McQuaig
Dec 6, 2024
Dennis Waldron McQuaig (Swamp Rat), 67, passed away peacefully on Friday, December 6, 2024, at his home with his loving wife of 48 years. He was born on December 3, 1957, to the late Walter McQuaig and Betty West of Ocala, Florida. He made Western, NC his home around 36 years ago.
In addition to his parents, he is proceeded in...
Teddy Morris Stroupe
Dec 5, 2024
Teddy Morris Stroupe, 78, a native of Swannanoa, North Carolina and made Alexander, North Carolina his home for the past 13 years. He was the son of the late James and Donnie (MacMahan) Stroupe.
Teddy was retired firefighter for the City of Asheville, North Carolina, where he devoted a significant chapter of his life to serving the City of Asheville, where...
Steven M. Ellis
Nov 23, 2024
Steven M. Ellis, Sr., 60, of Flat Rock, North Carolina, departed from this life on November 23, 2024. He was born December 9, 1963, to the late Richard A. and Karen L. (Bennett) Ellis. In addition to his parents he is proceeded in death by, his stepdaughter Summer Stepp Crowe.
Steve worked most of his life as a construction worker, but...
Thomas Willis Meadows Jr.
Nov 15, 2024
Thomas Willis Meadows, 64, passed away on November 15, 2024, at Mission Hospital in Buncombe County, North Carolina. He was born November 5, 1960, in Haywood County, to the late Thomas Meadows and Sandra Moore Jordan.
Thomas was an individual who cherished his family deeply. He took great joy in spending time with those loved and made countless memories that will...
Laura Jane "Janie" Garrett Edwards Trepanier Davis
Nov 13, 2024
Laura Jane “Janie” Garrett Edwards Trepanier Davis
We would like to honor the life of our beautiful mother. Janie was a people person, always concerned for the comfort and welfare of others. She spent her life helping and caring for people in their time of need. She loved everyone she ever met and believed everyone she ever met and believed everyone...
Gary George Boynton Sr.
Nov 11, 2024
George Boynton, Sr. April 7, 1946 – November 11, 2024
“We know we don’t get him forever but we get forever with him.”
Gary George Boynton, Sr. beloved husband, father, grandfather, and friend, passed away peacefully on the morning of November 11, 2024, at the age of 78. Born on April 7, 1946, to Roy and Evelyn Boynton, Gary lived a life...
Colin Scott Gordon
Oct 21, 2024
Colin "SCOTT" Gordon, 62, lost his battle with cancer on October 21st, 2024. Scott was born May 3rd, 1962, to the late John Wesley and Lesta Mae Gordon.
Scott was a Master Mason for most of his adult life but also like his father he enjoyed the aspects of the carnival. He ran the Oteen go-cart track "Fun Wheels" for several...
Earl Seth Davis
Oct 11, 2024
Earl S. Davis, 85, died peacefully on Friday, October 11, 2024, at The Elizabeth House at Four Seasons Hospice in Flat Rock, NC. Born June 21, 1939, in Haywood County, he was a son of the late Theodore Hunley Davis and Myrtle Kuykendall Guy. Earl lived most of his life in Candler, North Carolina. He graduated from Enka High School,...
Floyd Jay Shelton Sr.
Oct 7, 2024
Floyd “Jay” Shelton Sr., 78, of Old Fort, NC, passed away unexpectedly on October 7, 2024, at Mission Hospital McDowell Campus. He was born on October 15, 1945, in Madison, North Carolina, to the late Paul M. and Nellie Wyatt Shelton.
A physically imposing figure with a larger-than-life personality earned him the name Big Jay from friends and family. Jay was...
Patrick Lawrence Murphy
Oct 1, 2024
Patrick Lawrence Murphy, 73, of Burnsville passed away on Tuesday, October 1, 2024, at Blue Ridge Regional Hospital. He was born May 4, 1951, to the late Richard Edward and Betty Ann (Myer) Murphy in Wisconsin.
He was a dedicated truck driver whose years on the road were marked by his unwavering commitment to both his profession and his family. Patrick...
David Michael Butts
Sep 27, 2024
It is with deep sadness we announce David Michael Butts went to be with the good Lord, on September 27, 2024, at the John F Keever Solace Center. He was born in Lenior County on December 24th, 1951, growing up in Pink Hill North Carolina. He moved to Asheville in 1978.
David's career spanned several decades beginning with the tobacco markets...
Dorthy May Potts
Sep 13, 2024
Dorthy May Potts, 88, of Candler passed away on Friday, September 13, 2024 at her residence. She was the daughter of the late James and Noma Truitt Potts and was also preceded in death by all of her siblings. She has finally been reunited with her family that she missed so very much,
She retired from the US Air Force following...
Elizabeth L. Van Leuven Butler
Sep 6, 2024
Elizabeth L. (Van Leuven) Butler lived a life full of love, duty, work, music and kindness. She was born in Detroit in 1933, took up violin in public school as a youngster, became an RN, then married and mothered 3 children in Western Michigan, where she was an expert homemaker. In early middle age, she moved to Chapel Hill, NC,...
Billy Ogle
Aug 31, 2024
Billy Ogle (82), of Swannanoa, went to be with his Heavenly Father on August 31, 2024. He was the son of the late Grady and Lily Mae Ogle. He is preceded in death by his parents, wife Mary Ogle of twenty-nine (29) years, his son Billy Ogle Jr., and eleven siblings.
Left to cherish his memory are seven children: Tami Hudgins...
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Recent Obituaries in Buncombe County, North Carolina
Joel Douglas Downs
Feb 17, 2025
Joel Douglas Downs, age 67, of Asheville, NC, passed away on Monday, February 17, 2025 following an extended illness. He was born in Johnson City, TN on December 21, 1957, but he lived most of his life in Buncombe County.
He was a graduate of AC Reynolds High School, Class of 1976, and a graduate of A-B Tech where he earned...
Maxine Mease Queen
Feb 16, 2025
Maxine M. Queen, 96, passed away on February 16, 2025 at Autumn Care of Waynesville.
Maxine was born in Canton, N.C. to Frank Mease and Tulen Henson Mease. She was also preceded
in death by her husband, D.B. Queen, and sisters Louise M. Reno and Frankie Ruth M. Queen. Maxine
had fond memories of growing up on Henson Cove Road with her sisters...
Joan Ana-Leo
Feb 3, 2025
Joan Ana-Leo, age 86, of Asheville, North Carolina, passed away peacefully in her sleep on February 3, 2025 at home in Asheville, North Carolina
She was a native resident of Lake Forest, Illinois, she was the daughter of the late Leo Richard Kupskey and Anna Kupskey, Anne Jadrich. She was preceded in death by her Brothers Leo C. Kupskey, Sr. and...
Claude Arthur Moore
Jan 20, 2025
Claude Arthur Moore, age 86 of Franklin, passed away of natural causes on January 20, 2025,
at his home surrounded by family. He was born in the Rose Creek Community on August 5,
1938, to the late Arthur Wilburn Moore and the late Gertrude Beulah Welch Moore. He was a Jehovah's Witness by faith. He was also a talented master carpenter, and...
Trina Marie Larson
Jan 2, 2025
We are looking for the next of kin, if you have any information please contact A Simple Cremation at 828-418-6486.
Mary Roberta Murphy
Dec 15, 2024
Mary Roberta Murphy, 82, of Burnsville passed away on Sunday, September 15, 2024, at her residence. A native of Yancey County, she was the daughter of the late Carl and Violet Redmond Reeves.
Mary was known for her delicious meals that brought family and friends together. Cooking was not just a hobby for her, it was a way to express her...
Dennis Waldron McQuaig
Dec 6, 2024
Dennis Waldron McQuaig (Swamp Rat), 67, passed away peacefully on Friday, December 6, 2024, at his home with his loving wife of 48 years. He was born on December 3, 1957, to the late Walter McQuaig and Betty West of Ocala, Florida. He made Western, NC his home around 36 years ago.
In addition to his parents, he is proceeded in...
Teddy Morris Stroupe
Dec 5, 2024
Teddy Morris Stroupe, 78, a native of Swannanoa, North Carolina and made Alexander, North Carolina his home for the past 13 years. He was the son of the late James and Donnie (MacMahan) Stroupe.
Teddy was retired firefighter for the City of Asheville, North Carolina, where he devoted a significant chapter of his life to serving the City of Asheville, where...
Steven M. Ellis
Nov 23, 2024
Steven M. Ellis, Sr., 60, of Flat Rock, North Carolina, departed from this life on November 23, 2024. He was born December 9, 1963, to the late Richard A. and Karen L. (Bennett) Ellis. In addition to his parents he is proceeded in death by, his stepdaughter Summer Stepp Crowe.
Steve worked most of his life as a construction worker, but...
Thomas Willis Meadows Jr.
Nov 15, 2024
Thomas Willis Meadows, 64, passed away on November 15, 2024, at Mission Hospital in Buncombe County, North Carolina. He was born November 5, 1960, in Haywood County, to the late Thomas Meadows and Sandra Moore Jordan.
Thomas was an individual who cherished his family deeply. He took great joy in spending time with those loved and made countless memories that will...
Laura Jane "Janie" Garrett Edwards Trepanier Davis
Nov 13, 2024
Laura Jane “Janie” Garrett Edwards Trepanier Davis
We would like to honor the life of our beautiful mother. Janie was a people person, always concerned for the comfort and welfare of others. She spent her life helping and caring for people in their time of need. She loved everyone she ever met and believed everyone she ever met and believed everyone...
Gary George Boynton Sr.
Nov 11, 2024
George Boynton, Sr. April 7, 1946 – November 11, 2024
“We know we don’t get him forever but we get forever with him.”
Gary George Boynton, Sr. beloved husband, father, grandfather, and friend, passed away peacefully on the morning of November 11, 2024, at the age of 78. Born on April 7, 1946, to Roy and Evelyn Boynton, Gary lived a life...
Colin Scott Gordon
Oct 21, 2024
Colin "SCOTT" Gordon, 62, lost his battle with cancer on October 21st, 2024. Scott was born May 3rd, 1962, to the late John Wesley and Lesta Mae Gordon.
Scott was a Master Mason for most of his adult life but also like his father he enjoyed the aspects of the carnival. He ran the Oteen go-cart track "Fun Wheels" for several...
Earl Seth Davis
Oct 11, 2024
Earl S. Davis, 85, died peacefully on Friday, October 11, 2024, at The Elizabeth House at Four Seasons Hospice in Flat Rock, NC. Born June 21, 1939, in Haywood County, he was a son of the late Theodore Hunley Davis and Myrtle Kuykendall Guy. Earl lived most of his life in Candler, North Carolina. He graduated from Enka High School,...
Floyd Jay Shelton Sr.
Oct 7, 2024
Floyd “Jay” Shelton Sr., 78, of Old Fort, NC, passed away unexpectedly on October 7, 2024, at Mission Hospital McDowell Campus. He was born on October 15, 1945, in Madison, North Carolina, to the late Paul M. and Nellie Wyatt Shelton.
A physically imposing figure with a larger-than-life personality earned him the name Big Jay from friends and family. Jay was...
Patrick Lawrence Murphy
Oct 1, 2024
Patrick Lawrence Murphy, 73, of Burnsville passed away on Tuesday, October 1, 2024, at Blue Ridge Regional Hospital. He was born May 4, 1951, to the late Richard Edward and Betty Ann (Myer) Murphy in Wisconsin.
He was a dedicated truck driver whose years on the road were marked by his unwavering commitment to both his profession and his family. Patrick...
David Michael Butts
Sep 27, 2024
It is with deep sadness we announce David Michael Butts went to be with the good Lord, on September 27, 2024, at the John F Keever Solace Center. He was born in Lenior County on December 24th, 1951, growing up in Pink Hill North Carolina. He moved to Asheville in 1978.
David's career spanned several decades beginning with the tobacco markets...
Dorthy May Potts
Sep 13, 2024
Dorthy May Potts, 88, of Candler passed away on Friday, September 13, 2024 at her residence. She was the daughter of the late James and Noma Truitt Potts and was also preceded in death by all of her siblings. She has finally been reunited with her family that she missed so very much,
She retired from the US Air Force following...
Elizabeth L. Van Leuven Butler
Sep 6, 2024
Elizabeth L. (Van Leuven) Butler lived a life full of love, duty, work, music and kindness. She was born in Detroit in 1933, took up violin in public school as a youngster, became an RN, then married and mothered 3 children in Western Michigan, where she was an expert homemaker. In early middle age, she moved to Chapel Hill, NC,...
Billy Ogle
Aug 31, 2024
Billy Ogle (82), of Swannanoa, went to be with his Heavenly Father on August 31, 2024. He was the son of the late Grady and Lily Mae Ogle. He is preceded in death by his parents, wife Mary Ogle of twenty-nine (29) years, his son Billy Ogle Jr., and eleven siblings.
Left to cherish his memory are seven children: Tami Hudgins...
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