Obituaries

Dec 14, 2020

Rita L. Williams passed away at the John F. Keever Jr. Solace Center on December 14, 2020.  Rita was born in New York City, the oldest daughter of Alex and Selma Levine.

Rita met and married a fellow educator, Alan Williams, in 1964. Rita was a voracious reader and was a reading teacher for 20 years.  While...

Dec 13, 2020

Pauline King Fox entered into eternal rest on December 13, 2020.

She retired from the 29th judicial district of NC after 35 years as a court reporter.

Her survivors are her brother, Jim and his wife, Kristi; sister, Kaye and her three sons, Adrian & his wife, Jeannie, Mark...

Dec 13, 2020

Rita Fay Hulkower passed away peacefully on December 13, 2020, at the age of 86 following a series of medical challenges and, finally, COVID-19.

Rita was born in New York City on July 12, 1934, and lived in Hartsdale, Westchester County, NY, until relocating to Asheville in 2013. Most recently she resided in the Healthcare Center at...

Dec 6, 2020

James Lee Kisselburg, 72, of Candler, born on December 9, 1947, died on December 6, 2020 at Silver Bluff Nursing Home.

Vicky Sue Ingle Kisselburg born November 17, 1948 died on June 30, 2019 at her residence.

They are survived by their children, Scott Kisselburg and his wife, Amy of Candler, Phillip Kisselburg and Michael...

Dec 4, 2020

Lori Anne Campbell, 46, of Brevard, North Carolina, passed away at Mission Hospital Asheville, on December 4, 2020 after suffering from a hemorrhagic stroke.

Lori was born at Halifax Hospital on April 10, 1974 in Daytona Beach, Florida, to Terry Lamar Campbell, Nancy Blanton Campbell and big sister, Lisa Beth Campbell Crouch.

Lori was a...

Nov 23, 2020

After a long full life, lived with joy and generosity, Patricia N. Jenkins Penn , age 89, passed away peacefully on November 23, 2020. She was born in New Brunswick, New Jersey on November 19, 1931, the daughter of Rachel (Osborne) Jenkins and Ralph Jenkins.  She was the youngest of 5 children, raised in Middlebush, New Jersey in her...

Nov 22, 2020

Michael (Mike) Patrick Gann, 65, of Robbinsville, passed away at Mission Hospital in Asheville on November 22, 2020.

Born to William Delmer (Del) and Mary Elizabeth (Betty) Gann on July 27, 1955 in Indiana, his family moved from Chicago to Jacksonville Beach, FL when he was in grade school. Michael attended St. Paul’s Catholic school and later...

Nov 17, 2020

Judith Chandler Robinson, 85, of Brevard, passed away at home on Nov. 17, 2020, surrounded by her family singing softly.

Born to Dudley Carlyle and Georgia Totten Chandler on June 25, 1935 in Kingsport, TN, her family moved between North and South Carolina as her father’s textile mill positions dictated and eventually settled in Lincolnton, NC, where...

Nov 4, 2020

Freddie Allen Rich, 58 of Bryson City,NC passed away on Nov.4,2020 at Care Partners Solace Center in Asheville, NC.

He was Preceded in death by his father Ray Rich, His mother Shirley Hutton, and his brother Bobby Rich.

He is survived by a son, Dustin Rich and his family of Robbinsville,NC and a sister Rita...

Oct 29, 2020

Jeff Deitz, 52, of Candler, NC passed away October 29, 2020 after long illness. He was born in Sylva, NC to the late Arquilla Wood Lance and W. H. Deitz. Jeff was an avid fisherman. He worked for many years at Thermo Fisher and Asheville Technologies. He is survived by a daughter, Zavannah A. Deitz of Candler, NC; two...

Oct 25, 2020

Peter Baker Young, of Franklin, NC passed away October 25, 2020 at the age of 86. Peter was born in Edina, MN to John and Marian Young on June 21, 1934.  Peter had many great stories of the Edina gang and growing up there with four sisters and one brother.

Peter married Louise Loken in...

Oct 20, 2020

ASHEVILLE, NC- Barbara Stratton Gore, 65, formerly of Paducah, died on October 20 at Mission Hospital in Asheville.

Mrs. Gore was a 1973 salutatorian and graduate of Paducah Tilghman High School. She was also a graduate of Vanderbilt University, where she earned a Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering. She had lived in New York, Chicago, and Dallas...

Oct 4, 2020

Elliot Odas Hansen

Elliot Odas Hansen, of Brevard, was unexpectedly taken from this earth on Sunday, October 4, 2020.

Born January 14, 1991, to Vickie Hansen, he was a family man and always wanted to provide for his family, Linda Hansen, Riley, and Lylah Leonard.

He is survived by...

Sep 23, 2020

Jerry Wayne Warren

Jerry Wayne Warren, 75, of Woodfin, passed away on Wednesday, September 23, 2020 at his home.

A native of Buncombe county, Jerry worked as a department manager for a number of area grocery stores. He was a U.S. Army veteran, having served in Germany.

Jerry is survived by a brother,...

Aug 31, 2020

Helen Louise Barber Vance passed away in Brevard, NC on August 31st, 2020. Born in Nyack, NY on July 6, 1929, Helen was a beloved mother and grandmother, a fierce competitor at National Button Society competitions, and an antiques enthusiast who delighted in collecting Santa Claus memorabilia. She was a wonderfully stubborn and warmhearted woman, and will be sorely missed. Her...

Aug 29, 2020

Micheal “Mike” Ramsey Carey, 66, of Asheville, N.C. passed away peacefully on August 29, 2020 with his brother Paul at his side.

Mike was born on October 3, 1953 to Marie Ellen Buckner Carey and Richard Edward Carey in Corona, California.  Mike was preceded in death by his mother, his stepmother Dena Carey, and his sister Melody...

Aug 22, 2020

Allan L. Bishop Born Jan 16, 1940 in Woonsocket, RI. Predeceased by his parents, Albert W. and Beulah (Crockett) Bishop. One brother and beloved sister, Elizabeth Aldrich. His sister June Eaton resides in Brooklyn, ME.

Also several nieces and nephews. Allan served in the USMC as an Aircraft Mechanic. Allan leaves behind his wife of 59 years, Carol...

Aug 16, 2020

Vanda Houston Robertson, at age 84, went to meet the Lord on August 16, 2020.

She was preceded in death by Billy F. Robertson, husband, Linda R. Kluttz, daughter and Joanie R. Murdock, daughter.

She is survived by Shirley R. Sweatt, daughter and Frank P. Roberts, son.  She has 6 grandchildren and 9 great-grandchildren.

Aug 9, 2020

Clyde Leroy Stogner passed on August 9th, 2020 at 11:20 AM at his home at 20 Elkmont Drive in Asheville, NC when his heart stopped after a long illness.  He was born January 25, 1950 and emigrated as a small boy from Russia.  He is survived by a daughter, a son, niece and grand niece, and grand children, as...

Aug 6, 2020

Sara Pauline Rickenbaker, 82, of The Great Laurels of Waynesville, passed away on Thursday, August 6th. A native of Charleston, SC, and a resident of both Jackson and Haywood Counties, she was the daughter of Gleaton and Pauline Rickenbaker. She held a Master's degree in Education. She was a teacher for special needs children, and directed church choirs in...