Obituaries
Nellie Sue Trimnal
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....
Devon Clair McNeal
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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Sonya Carter Bentley
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...
Brian Williams Mason
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...
Julian Palmer Kirkpatrick
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),...
Arla Rose Turney Collins
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
Genevieve Maryann MacLaughlin
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...
Merri Lynn Williamson
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,...
James Robert Cutting
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...
John "Tim" Timothy Kast
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...
Sondra Anders Sizemore
Jul 6, 2023
Sondra Anders Sizemore, 59, of Flat Rock went to be with the Lord on Thursday morning, July 6, 2023, following a period of declining health. A native of Gastonia, Sondra had lived most of her life in Henderson County. She was preceded in death by her parents, Joe and Mabel Anders and siblings, Louis Inez Anders Patterson, Brenda Lee...
James "Jim" W. Ball, Jr.
Jun 30, 2023
James W. Ball Jr., 71, of Laurel Park passed away on Friday, June 30th, 2023 at Mission St. Joseph (LTACH) from a heart attack. He was born in Bristol Virginia to the late Dorothy (Dot) Ball and James William (Jim) Ball. James W. Ball Jr. was a retired Lieutenant Colonel that served for the United States Army, as a...
Douglas Ray Brown
Jun 30, 2023
Douglas Ray Brown, 81, from Candler, NC passed away June 30, 2023.
He was the son of the late James Brown and Ollie Wells Brown, both from Candler. He was preceded in death by his brother James Lewis Brown (Louie) and his sister Mary Ann Holder. He is survived by his son Keith Brown, two daughters, Karen Brown...
Ricky Lee Ray Sr.
Jun 19, 2023
Ricky Lee Ray Sr.
Waynesville, Ricky Ray, 57 passed away on Monday, June 19, 2023, at his residence. Ricky was a native resident of Phenix City Alabama. He was the late son of LeRoy Jones and Lina McConnell. He was preceded in death by his mother Linda McConnell of Alabama and his father LeRoy Jones of Louisiana.
Ricky...
James V Bruzzese
May 7, 2023
James V. Bruzzese, age 61.
A native of New Jersey, James was a resident of NC at the time of his passing on May 7, 2023 from heart related issues. James had a good sense of humor, was mechanically inclined, could fix cars, trucks, etc. and generously helped friends with their mechanical issues. He was creative, enjoyed baking at Christmas time,...
Janet Gilliland
Apr 27, 2023
Janet Sue Gilliland
August 8, 1946- April 27, 2023
Fairview- Janet Gilliland, 77, passed peacefully in her home under hospice care. She is survived by her son Steve and wife, Kim, her son Britton and wife, Lisa, her son Brain and wife, Rachel, and daughter Stephanie Owen. She also has a brother Jim Weishaar, wife...
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Recent Obituaries in Buncombe County, North Carolina
Nellie Sue Trimnal
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....
Devon Clair McNeal
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.
...
Sonya Carter Bentley
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...
Brian Williams Mason
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...
Julian Palmer Kirkpatrick
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),...
Arla Rose Turney Collins
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
Genevieve Maryann MacLaughlin
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...
Merri Lynn Williamson
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,...
James Robert Cutting
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...
John "Tim" Timothy Kast
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...
Sondra Anders Sizemore
Jul 6, 2023
Sondra Anders Sizemore, 59, of Flat Rock went to be with the Lord on Thursday morning, July 6, 2023, following a period of declining health. A native of Gastonia, Sondra had lived most of her life in Henderson County. She was preceded in death by her parents, Joe and Mabel Anders and siblings, Louis Inez Anders Patterson, Brenda Lee...
James "Jim" W. Ball, Jr.
Jun 30, 2023
James W. Ball Jr., 71, of Laurel Park passed away on Friday, June 30th, 2023 at Mission St. Joseph (LTACH) from a heart attack. He was born in Bristol Virginia to the late Dorothy (Dot) Ball and James William (Jim) Ball. James W. Ball Jr. was a retired Lieutenant Colonel that served for the United States Army, as a...
Douglas Ray Brown
Jun 30, 2023
Douglas Ray Brown, 81, from Candler, NC passed away June 30, 2023.
He was the son of the late James Brown and Ollie Wells Brown, both from Candler. He was preceded in death by his brother James Lewis Brown (Louie) and his sister Mary Ann Holder. He is survived by his son Keith Brown, two daughters, Karen Brown...
Ricky Lee Ray Sr.
Jun 19, 2023
Ricky Lee Ray Sr.
Waynesville, Ricky Ray, 57 passed away on Monday, June 19, 2023, at his residence. Ricky was a native resident of Phenix City Alabama. He was the late son of LeRoy Jones and Lina McConnell. He was preceded in death by his mother Linda McConnell of Alabama and his father LeRoy Jones of Louisiana.
Ricky...
James V Bruzzese
May 7, 2023
James V. Bruzzese, age 61.
A native of New Jersey, James was a resident of NC at the time of his passing on May 7, 2023 from heart related issues. James had a good sense of humor, was mechanically inclined, could fix cars, trucks, etc. and generously helped friends with their mechanical issues. He was creative, enjoyed baking at Christmas time,...
Janet Gilliland
Apr 27, 2023
Janet Sue Gilliland
August 8, 1946- April 27, 2023
Fairview- Janet Gilliland, 77, passed peacefully in her home under hospice care. She is survived by her son Steve and wife, Kim, her son Britton and wife, Lisa, her son Brain and wife, Rachel, and daughter Stephanie Owen. She also has a brother Jim Weishaar, wife...
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