Obituaries
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...
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...
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...
Carl Puskarcik
Aug 25, 2024
Carl Puskarcik of Sylva, North Carolina passed away on August 25, 2024 at age 73. He was born on April 16, 1951 to Carl and Helen Puskarcik. Born on Helen’s birthday; she always said he was her favorite birthday present.
Carl was full of life and loved deeply. A Campbell Memorial High School graduate and Class of 1969 prom king, he...
Bruce Blaisdell Pfeffer
Aug 24, 2024
Bruce Blaisdell Pfeffer
1939 - 2024
At the age of 85 years old, Bruce went to dance with abandon on the streets of paradise on August 24, 2024. He was born in Mississippi but raised in New York. His life was defined by sharing joy. A strong-willed and stubborn man at times, he also had an enormous heart and wonderful sense of...
David DeWayne Henline
Jul 22, 2024
David DeWayne Henline
Candler, NC- David DeWayne Henline, 62, passed away peacefully on July 22, 2024 at CarePartners Hospice Solace Center of Asheville.
A native of Haywood County, David was the son of Corena Phillips Henline and the late Fred Lee Henline.
He is survived by his son, Dustin Michael Lee Henline of Pickens, SC; his mother, Corena Henline; sister, Diane Hove (Anita);...
Lucinda Anjen
Jun 26, 2024
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Doris Pauline Green
Jun 17, 2024
Doris Pauline Green passed away on June 17, 2024 in Flat Rock, NC at the age of 83 from injuries from a fall about 24 days prior that she was unable to recover from. Doris was preceded in death by her mother and father, and her sister Barbara Green. Doris leaves behind her sister, Louise Marie Walker, and her brother,...
Lynne Anne Edwards
Jun 16, 2024
Lynne A Edwards, 81, passed away on June 16, 2024, surrounded by her family who adored her.
Lynnie, as she was known by family and friends, was born in Columbus, Ohio. She was the daughter of the late Don and Anne Mowery. She was preceded in death by her brothers, Don II, Ed and sister Cathy.
Lynnie spent her early years in...
Vickie Joe Crook
Jun 13, 2024
Vickie Joe Crook, 62, of Asheville passed away on June 13, 2024, at Memorial Mission Hospital. He was born in Waco, Texas to the late James Henry and Elnora Bernice Crook.
In addition to his parents, he was proceeded in death by his brothers, Charles Dykes and Willie Jean Dykes; sisters Rosalind Moore and Sandra Crook.
Vickie Joe loved having fun with...
Deborah Kay Payne Mathis
Jun 13, 2024
Deborah Kay Payne Mathis 62 of Sylva passed away Thursday June 13, 2024 at Mission hospital. A native of Jackson County, she was the daughter of the late William Roy and Mary Sue Payne.
She was preceded in death by her husband Stevie Lee Mathis in 2014, two brothers Roger Dale Payne, Terry "Shorty" Payne and one sister Elizabeth "Lib" Sutton.
Deborah...
Gary Briane Tuttle
May 29, 2024
Gary Tuttle, age 54, passed away on Wednesday, May 29, 2024, in Ashville, North Carolina after a long illness. He was a native of Waterbury CT. He is survived by his parents Raymond and Yvonne Tuttle of Waterbury and his sisters and brothers-in-law; Loreen (Dan) Hayes Massaro of Wolcott CT, Denise (Bill) Beckett of Cheshire CT and Deena (Scott) Allard...
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Recent Obituaries in Buncombe County, North Carolina
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...
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...
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...
Carl Puskarcik
Aug 25, 2024
Carl Puskarcik of Sylva, North Carolina passed away on August 25, 2024 at age 73. He was born on April 16, 1951 to Carl and Helen Puskarcik. Born on Helen’s birthday; she always said he was her favorite birthday present.
Carl was full of life and loved deeply. A Campbell Memorial High School graduate and Class of 1969 prom king, he...
Bruce Blaisdell Pfeffer
Aug 24, 2024
Bruce Blaisdell Pfeffer
1939 - 2024
At the age of 85 years old, Bruce went to dance with abandon on the streets of paradise on August 24, 2024. He was born in Mississippi but raised in New York. His life was defined by sharing joy. A strong-willed and stubborn man at times, he also had an enormous heart and wonderful sense of...
David DeWayne Henline
Jul 22, 2024
David DeWayne Henline
Candler, NC- David DeWayne Henline, 62, passed away peacefully on July 22, 2024 at CarePartners Hospice Solace Center of Asheville.
A native of Haywood County, David was the son of Corena Phillips Henline and the late Fred Lee Henline.
He is survived by his son, Dustin Michael Lee Henline of Pickens, SC; his mother, Corena Henline; sister, Diane Hove (Anita);...
Lucinda Anjen
Jun 26, 2024
We are looking for the next of kin, if you have any information please contact us at 828-418-6486.
Doris Pauline Green
Jun 17, 2024
Doris Pauline Green passed away on June 17, 2024 in Flat Rock, NC at the age of 83 from injuries from a fall about 24 days prior that she was unable to recover from. Doris was preceded in death by her mother and father, and her sister Barbara Green. Doris leaves behind her sister, Louise Marie Walker, and her brother,...
Lynne Anne Edwards
Jun 16, 2024
Lynne A Edwards, 81, passed away on June 16, 2024, surrounded by her family who adored her.
Lynnie, as she was known by family and friends, was born in Columbus, Ohio. She was the daughter of the late Don and Anne Mowery. She was preceded in death by her brothers, Don II, Ed and sister Cathy.
Lynnie spent her early years in...
Vickie Joe Crook
Jun 13, 2024
Vickie Joe Crook, 62, of Asheville passed away on June 13, 2024, at Memorial Mission Hospital. He was born in Waco, Texas to the late James Henry and Elnora Bernice Crook.
In addition to his parents, he was proceeded in death by his brothers, Charles Dykes and Willie Jean Dykes; sisters Rosalind Moore and Sandra Crook.
Vickie Joe loved having fun with...
Deborah Kay Payne Mathis
Jun 13, 2024
Deborah Kay Payne Mathis 62 of Sylva passed away Thursday June 13, 2024 at Mission hospital. A native of Jackson County, she was the daughter of the late William Roy and Mary Sue Payne.
She was preceded in death by her husband Stevie Lee Mathis in 2014, two brothers Roger Dale Payne, Terry "Shorty" Payne and one sister Elizabeth "Lib" Sutton.
Deborah...
Gary Briane Tuttle
May 29, 2024
Gary Tuttle, age 54, passed away on Wednesday, May 29, 2024, in Ashville, North Carolina after a long illness. He was a native of Waterbury CT. He is survived by his parents Raymond and Yvonne Tuttle of Waterbury and his sisters and brothers-in-law; Loreen (Dan) Hayes Massaro of Wolcott CT, Denise (Bill) Beckett of Cheshire CT and Deena (Scott) Allard...
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