Obituaries

Nov 24, 2023

Angela DeBruhl Hawkins, 49, of Candler, NC went home to be with our Lord on November 24, 2023.  She was preceded in death by her father, Wade Owen DeBruhl, Jr.

She is survived by her husband, Kevin Hawkins; daughters, Natasha Jones and Shelby Hawkins; mother, Sandra DeBruhl; sisters, Crystal DeBruhl and Samantha Bailey (Doug); three nieces and two nephews...

Oct 27, 2023

 

Sue Woodrup, adored by so many who knew her, died aged 79 in her home in Weaverville, NC of respiratory failure. She passed away peacefully surrounded by loved ones.

Sue was born in Wallasey, England to Joan and Gordon Lindley in 1944 during the Second World War. She went to secretarial school and ferried across the Mersey to work in...

Oct 15, 2023

 

With heavy hearts we announce that JoAnne Huff (87) passed away on Sunday, October 15, 2023. She is survived by her daughter Yvonne Huff.

 

Born in Cock County, Tennessee in 1936, she went on to an illustrious office career in banking, reception and state services retiring in Asheville, where she led a quiet life until her death....

Oct 12, 2023

 

Sandra Trantham Hall

 

Sandra Hall, 73, passed away on October 12, 2023, at Mission Hospital in Asheville. Resident of Candler, she was the daughter of the late Anna Lou Coward, and Lee J. Trantham.

She is survived by her spouse Raymond Hall Jr. and son Jonathan Hall. Sandra loved cooking, sewing, reading books, and doing all kinds...

Sep 30, 2023

 

Davie Robinson passed away September 30, 2023, with his loved ones by his side.

 

Davie was born in Egypt NC to Ray Robinson and Barbara Harris Robinson. He is proceeded in death by his sister, Sheila Robinson. He is survived by his loving wife of 30 years Darlene Robinson; sons, Nicholas (Nik) Robinson, (Summer), Nathan Robinson and two...

Sep 21, 2023

 

 

Laura Belle Dills Ledbetter 85 of Leicester, NC made her journey to meet The Lord, our Heavenly Father at Solace Center in Asheville on September 21, 2023.

 

She was preceded in death her husband Weaver James Ledbetter, her father Garland Allen Dills, her mother Mary Alice Gibson Dills her brothers Johnny Dills, Samuel Dills, Bobby Dills, Jim...

Sep 14, 2023

 

Nellie Sue Trimnal, 68, of Canton, North Carolina, passed away on September 14, 2023, with her two children by her side. 

 

Born in Pickens, South Carolina to parents Louie and Louise Parsons Nix, she was the youngest of seven siblings. Nellie cherished her childhood days spent playing in the creek and enjoying trips to the lake with family....

Sep 8, 2023

Devon Clair McNeal, 51, passed away September 8th, 2023 in Arden, NC.

 

Native of Apple Valley, CA, he was the son of Brenda and Ronald McNeal.  He was preceded in death by his grandfather, Millard Fillmore Chatwood and grandmother, Clara Catherine Chatwood.  He was an avid hunter, car enthusiast and enjoyed restoring old fans, lamps and other antiques.

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Sep 2, 2023

 

Sonya Bentley, 75, of Asheville, NC and Myrtle Beach, SC went to be with her Lord and Savior Saturday September 2nd.

 

Sonya was a 1966 graduate of Enka High School and a 1968 graduate of A-B Tech. She loved teaching children and was a passionate Carolina Tar Heels Basketball fan.

 

Sonya was preceded in death by her...

Aug 28, 2023

 

Brian Williams Mason, 38, died August 28th, 2023 in Candler, NC on Monte Vista road. He was born on September 1st, 1984 to Michael and Linda Mason, in Anchorage, Alaska, where he spent the first two decades of his life and welcomed his sister, Kari Johnson, into the family. His summers were spent enjoying the festivals, camping, fishing, and...

Aug 19, 2023

Julian Palmer Kirkpatrick, age 80, died Aug 19th, 2023 in Asheville, NCnear. He was born Nov 29, 1942 in Laurinburg, NC to Palmer MKirkpatrick, Sr and Edna Fishburne Kirkpatrick. He is survived by two sons,Andrew Scott Kirkpatrick (Noelle) of Chicago, and Brian StewartKirkpatrick of Manassas, Va, a granddaughter, Ursula Willow Kirkpatrick(and former wife, Sharon Clark of Whidbey Island, Washington State),...

Aug 15, 2023

Aug 12, 2023

 

Arla Rose Turney-Collins

 

Arla Rose, passed away on August 12th, 2023 at Mission Health Asheville.

 

She is survived by her parents, Curt Collins and Brianna Turney.

 

The care of Ms. Turney-Collins has been entrusted to A Simple Cremation and an online memorial register is available at "Obituaries" at https://www.asimplecremationwnc.com

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Aug 3, 2023

 

Genevieve Maryann MacLaughlin of Morganton NC, a devoted wife, mother, grandmother and veteran of the Women's Army Corps passed away and went to be with the Lord on August 3, 2023 at the age of 82. She passed away peacefully at Elizabeth House Hospice Home in Hendersonville, NC. She was born on December 27, 1940 in Greenfield, MA to...

Jul 24, 2023

 

Merri Williamson, a resident of Asheville, North Carolina, passed away on July 24, 2023, at the age of 78. She was born on March 26, 1945, and was surrounded by loved ones at the time of her passing. Merri was deeply loved and will be missed by many.

Merri was a beacon of resilience and compassion in her community,...

Jul 17, 2023

James "Jim" Cutting of Asheville, North Carolina passed away on Monday, July 17 of complications from sudden cardiac arrest. Jim was born and raised in St. Paul, Minnesota, and the son of the late Malcolm Wallace Cutting and Mary Jean Cutting. He is survived by his beloved wife of 31 years, Donna (Bouchard) Cutting (Asheville, NC), his two sisters...

Jul 13, 2023

 

John Timothy “Tim” Kast went to be with the Lord Jesus on July 13, 2023, after a two-year battle with cancer. He died peacefully at his home with his wife, Rose, by his side.

Tim was a life member of the Navy SEAL Museum. One of his proudest achievements was assisting Chief James D. “Patches” Watson III in hosting...