Obituaries
James Howard Reynolds III
Apr 20, 2023
James Howard Reynolds, III, of Brevard, NC, 70, died on April 20 after a brief illness. Known as “JR” to the legion of students and colleagues that he encountered during a lengthy career, Jim was a brilliant, dedicated, and inspirational professor of Geology at Brevard College, who loved nothing more than to take his students into the field and...
Marvin Woods
Mar 31, 2023
Marvin Eugene Woods, 38, passed away on March 31, 2023, in Hendersonville, North Carolina.
Born in Brevard, North Carolina, he was the son of Jackie and Marvin Woods. He is procceded in death by his father Marvin Eugene Woods. His favorite things were fishing, hunting, working on vehicles, and being outdoors. And we can’t forget he defintiley...
Patsy Stoss
Mar 14, 2023
Patsy Jean Burnette Stoss (74) of Morganton, NC passed away on March 14, 2023, at Stone Creek Health & Rehabilitation after several prolonged illnesses.
She is survived by her children: Lee Stoss (Cynthia) of Candler, NC and Mel Stoss Stanberry (Terry) of Clayton, NC; her grandchildren: Marilyn Stoss Coleman (Kelyn II) of Leicester, NC; Anthony Gosnell (Tiffanie),...
Timothy Garcia
Feb 24, 2023
Timothy W. Garcia: The Fixer of Everything.
Due to NC laws against performing a Viking funeral, we will not be sending Tim’s remains down the French Broad on a burning pyre to Valhalla, the home of slain warriors. Same to his suggestions we throw him on the fire pit in the back yard. Sorry, my...
Madison Wilson
Feb 9, 2023
Madison “Maddi” LeAnne Wilson, 20, of Candler died at her residence on February 9, 2023.
Maddi was her mammy’s blue eyed angel and sunshine who could light up a room with her beautiful smile. She had the prettiest laugh that matched her big beautiful eyes.
She is preceded in death by her grammy, Brenda Wilson;...
Wesley Norton
Jan 30, 2023
Wesley “Wes” Earl Norton, 58 of Candler, NC passed peacefully at his home surrounded by his loving family on Monday January 30th 2023.
Wesley was born November 10th, 1964, in Buncombe County to the late Henrey Allen and Francis “Frankie” Shelton Norton. He was a devoted, loving husband to his precious wife Sharon Marie Brockwell Norton of...
Kimberly Lesnett
Jan 28, 2023
Kimberly Ann (Greene) Lesnett
December 11, 1959, to January 27, 2023
Kimberly Ann (Kim) of Asheville, NC., passed away peacefully on January 27, 2023, at the age of 63.
She was preceded in death by her parents, Carl and Vee Greene of Valparaiso, FL., Grand Parents John and Barshie Arnett of Knoxville, TN,...
Caroline Schmidt
Jan 27, 2023
Caroline Grant Schmidt
Asheville – Caroline Grant Schmidt died peacefully in hospice care the morning of January 27, 2023. She is survived by; two children, Steven and Janet; their spouses, Veronica and Robert; daughter-in-law, Tracy; four grandchildren, Max, Grace, Calista, and Silvana. She is predeceased by her husband Frederick and son David.
Carol was born to Cliff...
Stanley "Skip" Young
Jan 25, 2023
Stanley "Skip" Ronald Young
02/27/1971~01/25/2023
Loving husband to Pat and loving father to Duston and Auston.
His care has been entrusted in A Simple Cremation
Mary Brookshire
Jan 17, 2023
Mary Kathryn “Katie” Roland Brookshire 38 passed Tuesday January 17, 2023 from complications due to Covid 19 and pneumonia at Mission Hospital in Asheville, NC.
Katie was born at Harris Regional Hospital in Sylva, NC.
Katie was her dad’s pal and spent many Saturday mornings at the Dreamland Drive In Flea Market,...
Grace Tellier
Dec 31, 2022
The beloved children of Grace “Darline” Tellier announce that on 12/31/2022 their mother made her transition from this existence to the next. Darline now has learned the great mystery and we miss her so very much. She leaves to this world her wonderful children, Mark Tellier (Pat) of Raleigh, NC, Michelle Tellier, of the home, Linda Lawrence (Marty) of...
Karen Garrett
Dec 23, 2022
Karen Rene Forester Garrett, 63, of Asheville passed away on Friday, December 23, 2022 at her residence following a period of declining health.
A native and lifelong resident of Buncombe County, Karen was daughter of the late Charles Rex and Irene Gardner Forester.
She was employed with T. E Connectivity for over eight years. Karen...
Jamie Wishon
Dec 15, 2022
Jamie Daryl Wishon (Knockout) Born October 30,1992. Passed away at the age of 30,On December 15 2022,at Atrium Health Cleveland, in Shelby NC. With his family by his side. He was a native of Rutherford County, NC. He was the son of Troy E. Wishon and Dorothy D. Metzinger. He was preceded in death by Grandparents,Troy Wishon Sr.,Toy Davis...
Robert Greer
Nov 18, 2022
Robert “Bob” C Greer, 80, of Hendersonville, NC, passed away on Friday, November 18th, 2022. He was a native of Providence, Rhode Island, as well as having lived in Tampa for many years, and Hendersonville, North Carolina. Bob was the son of John and Jessie Greer. He was born on September 29th, 1942 in Providence, RI. He was the...
Thomas Putnam
Nov 15, 2022
Thomas Milton Putnam passed away on Tuesday, November, 15th, 2022.
His care has be entrusted in A Simple Cremation.
Mary Culberson
Nov 9, 2022
Mary Lynn Emory Culberson
of Asheville passed peacefully on November 9, 2022 with her family at her side.
Lynn worked at Ball Brothers as a Machinist for over 30 years. She then worked at Mission Hospital in medical records. She was a member of Reynolds Baptist church.
A native...
Howard Smith
Nov 4, 2022
Howard Daniel Smith, 78, of Black Mountain went to be with the Lord Friday, November 4th at home.
Howard was born April 8th, 1944, to Fred and Louise Smith. He was a long-time employee of Highland Farms and retired from there after 20 + years.
He is preceded in death by his parents, two sisters,...
Louise Israel
Oct 27, 2022
Louise Young Israel of Leicester, passed away on October 27, 2022 at the age of 92. Originally from Bear Poplar, she grew up in Asheville and spent most of her life in Leicester. Louise worked many jobs during her lifetime but especially enjoyed her time working in the uniform room doing alterations at the Grove Park Inn. She was...
Robert Davis
Oct 26, 2022
May 11th, 1981, a warrior was born, Robert Dean Davis A.K.A “Bert” in Asheville, NC to Shirley C. Jones and Robert L. Davis. At an early age he developed a love for spending time with friends and family. Robert also enjoyed riding bikes, fishing, baseball, basketball, and football.
As he got older, He developed a love for...
Wanda Yow
Oct 26, 2022
Wanda Walker Yow passed away Wednesday, October 26th, 2022.
Her care has been entrusted in A Simple Cremation.
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Recent Obituaries in Buncombe County, North Carolina
James Howard Reynolds III
Apr 20, 2023
James Howard Reynolds, III, of Brevard, NC, 70, died on April 20 after a brief illness. Known as “JR” to the legion of students and colleagues that he encountered during a lengthy career, Jim was a brilliant, dedicated, and inspirational professor of Geology at Brevard College, who loved nothing more than to take his students into the field and...
Marvin Woods
Mar 31, 2023
Marvin Eugene Woods, 38, passed away on March 31, 2023, in Hendersonville, North Carolina.
Born in Brevard, North Carolina, he was the son of Jackie and Marvin Woods. He is procceded in death by his father Marvin Eugene Woods. His favorite things were fishing, hunting, working on vehicles, and being outdoors. And we can’t forget he defintiley...
Patsy Stoss
Mar 14, 2023
Patsy Jean Burnette Stoss (74) of Morganton, NC passed away on March 14, 2023, at Stone Creek Health & Rehabilitation after several prolonged illnesses.
She is survived by her children: Lee Stoss (Cynthia) of Candler, NC and Mel Stoss Stanberry (Terry) of Clayton, NC; her grandchildren: Marilyn Stoss Coleman (Kelyn II) of Leicester, NC; Anthony Gosnell (Tiffanie),...
Timothy Garcia
Feb 24, 2023
Timothy W. Garcia: The Fixer of Everything.
Due to NC laws against performing a Viking funeral, we will not be sending Tim’s remains down the French Broad on a burning pyre to Valhalla, the home of slain warriors. Same to his suggestions we throw him on the fire pit in the back yard. Sorry, my...
Madison Wilson
Feb 9, 2023
Madison “Maddi” LeAnne Wilson, 20, of Candler died at her residence on February 9, 2023.
Maddi was her mammy’s blue eyed angel and sunshine who could light up a room with her beautiful smile. She had the prettiest laugh that matched her big beautiful eyes.
She is preceded in death by her grammy, Brenda Wilson;...
Wesley Norton
Jan 30, 2023
Wesley “Wes” Earl Norton, 58 of Candler, NC passed peacefully at his home surrounded by his loving family on Monday January 30th 2023.
Wesley was born November 10th, 1964, in Buncombe County to the late Henrey Allen and Francis “Frankie” Shelton Norton. He was a devoted, loving husband to his precious wife Sharon Marie Brockwell Norton of...
Kimberly Lesnett
Jan 28, 2023
Kimberly Ann (Greene) Lesnett
December 11, 1959, to January 27, 2023
Kimberly Ann (Kim) of Asheville, NC., passed away peacefully on January 27, 2023, at the age of 63.
She was preceded in death by her parents, Carl and Vee Greene of Valparaiso, FL., Grand Parents John and Barshie Arnett of Knoxville, TN,...
Caroline Schmidt
Jan 27, 2023
Caroline Grant Schmidt
Asheville – Caroline Grant Schmidt died peacefully in hospice care the morning of January 27, 2023. She is survived by; two children, Steven and Janet; their spouses, Veronica and Robert; daughter-in-law, Tracy; four grandchildren, Max, Grace, Calista, and Silvana. She is predeceased by her husband Frederick and son David.
Carol was born to Cliff...
Stanley "Skip" Young
Jan 25, 2023
Stanley "Skip" Ronald Young
02/27/1971~01/25/2023
Loving husband to Pat and loving father to Duston and Auston.
His care has been entrusted in A Simple Cremation
Mary Brookshire
Jan 17, 2023
Mary Kathryn “Katie” Roland Brookshire 38 passed Tuesday January 17, 2023 from complications due to Covid 19 and pneumonia at Mission Hospital in Asheville, NC.
Katie was born at Harris Regional Hospital in Sylva, NC.
Katie was her dad’s pal and spent many Saturday mornings at the Dreamland Drive In Flea Market,...
Grace Tellier
Dec 31, 2022
The beloved children of Grace “Darline” Tellier announce that on 12/31/2022 their mother made her transition from this existence to the next. Darline now has learned the great mystery and we miss her so very much. She leaves to this world her wonderful children, Mark Tellier (Pat) of Raleigh, NC, Michelle Tellier, of the home, Linda Lawrence (Marty) of...
Karen Garrett
Dec 23, 2022
Karen Rene Forester Garrett, 63, of Asheville passed away on Friday, December 23, 2022 at her residence following a period of declining health.
A native and lifelong resident of Buncombe County, Karen was daughter of the late Charles Rex and Irene Gardner Forester.
She was employed with T. E Connectivity for over eight years. Karen...
Jamie Wishon
Dec 15, 2022
Jamie Daryl Wishon (Knockout) Born October 30,1992. Passed away at the age of 30,On December 15 2022,at Atrium Health Cleveland, in Shelby NC. With his family by his side. He was a native of Rutherford County, NC. He was the son of Troy E. Wishon and Dorothy D. Metzinger. He was preceded in death by Grandparents,Troy Wishon Sr.,Toy Davis...
Robert Greer
Nov 18, 2022
Robert “Bob” C Greer, 80, of Hendersonville, NC, passed away on Friday, November 18th, 2022. He was a native of Providence, Rhode Island, as well as having lived in Tampa for many years, and Hendersonville, North Carolina. Bob was the son of John and Jessie Greer. He was born on September 29th, 1942 in Providence, RI. He was the...
Thomas Putnam
Nov 15, 2022
Thomas Milton Putnam passed away on Tuesday, November, 15th, 2022.
His care has be entrusted in A Simple Cremation.
Mary Culberson
Nov 9, 2022
Mary Lynn Emory Culberson
of Asheville passed peacefully on November 9, 2022 with her family at her side.
Lynn worked at Ball Brothers as a Machinist for over 30 years. She then worked at Mission Hospital in medical records. She was a member of Reynolds Baptist church.
A native...
Howard Smith
Nov 4, 2022
Howard Daniel Smith, 78, of Black Mountain went to be with the Lord Friday, November 4th at home.
Howard was born April 8th, 1944, to Fred and Louise Smith. He was a long-time employee of Highland Farms and retired from there after 20 + years.
He is preceded in death by his parents, two sisters,...
Louise Israel
Oct 27, 2022
Louise Young Israel of Leicester, passed away on October 27, 2022 at the age of 92. Originally from Bear Poplar, she grew up in Asheville and spent most of her life in Leicester. Louise worked many jobs during her lifetime but especially enjoyed her time working in the uniform room doing alterations at the Grove Park Inn. She was...
Robert Davis
Oct 26, 2022
May 11th, 1981, a warrior was born, Robert Dean Davis A.K.A “Bert” in Asheville, NC to Shirley C. Jones and Robert L. Davis. At an early age he developed a love for spending time with friends and family. Robert also enjoyed riding bikes, fishing, baseball, basketball, and football.
As he got older, He developed a love for...
Wanda Yow
Oct 26, 2022
Wanda Walker Yow passed away Wednesday, October 26th, 2022.
Her care has been entrusted in A Simple Cremation.
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