Kathy HorvathCandler, NC
Kathy Marie Joseph, age 59, was born in Valentine, Nebraska March 16, 1965, to Kenneth Edgar Joseph and Laura Lee (DeMerritt) Joseph Reed lost her battle with cancer on June 13, 2024, in Asheville, NC, surrounded by her friends and family.Kathy is survived by her son, Kenneth Horvath of Mt. Croghan, SC, and 2nd family, Aunt Carol Olsen of Bellevue, Debbie Olsen Bose of Bellevue, NE, and her children Debbie Olsen Bose of Bellevue, NE, Christy Olsen Van Bibber, Carolyn Olsen Ekstrand...
Kathy Marie Joseph, age 59, was born in Valentine, Nebraska March 16, 1965, to Kenneth Edgar Joseph and Laura Lee (DeMerritt) Joseph Reed lost her battle with cancer on June 13, 2024, in...
Phillip ChapmanSwannanoa, NC
Phillip Clifton Chapman, age 54, of Swannanoa, North Carolina, passed away on June 7, 2024. A native of Buncombe County, born December 10, 1969 to the late Georgia Robinson Chapman and Clarence Clifton “Cliff” Chapman. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his sister, Saundra Blevins. Phillip was a long-haul truck driver for several companies and had driven from coast to coast. He is survived by daughters, Jessica Hernandez-Medina (Manuel) and Josie Ballew;...
Phillip Clifton Chapman, age 54, of Swannanoa, North Carolina, passed away on June 7, 2024. A native of Buncombe County, born December 10, 1969 to the late Georgia Robinson Chapman and Clarence...
Shirley SherlinAsheville, NC
Shirley Emogene "Jean" Shook Sherlin was born May 26, 1938, to the late Rufus Homer and Lois Seeley Shook in Buncombe Co, NC. She left us on May 30, 2024, four days after her 86th birthday.She began working at Colonial Grocery Store in Asheville and the Asheville Citizen-Times. She was also a member of the West Buncombe Fire Department auxiliary for many years.She was a gifted genealogist who spent many years researching all her related family members. She was a direct fifth...
Shirley Emogene "Jean" Shook Sherlin was born May 26, 1938, to the late Rufus Homer and Lois Seeley Shook in Buncombe Co, NC. She left us on May 30, 2024, four days after her 86th...
Betty MackBlack Mountain, NC
Betty Norine Mack, 88, of Black Mountain, NC passed away on Friday, May 24, 2024 at Givens Highland Farms in Black Mountain.Born May 8, 1936 in Ashtabula, OH, she was the daughter of the late Wright and Hazel Mack. She was an alumnus of Marietta College where she received her B.A., Northwestern University where she received her M.A., and Florida Atlantic University where she received her M. Ed. She was employed by Stetson University as a Professor of Speech in the 60’s, then the...
Betty Norine Mack, 88, of Black Mountain, NC passed away on Friday, May 24, 2024 at Givens Highland Farms in Black Mountain.Born May 8, 1936 in Ashtabula, OH, she was the daughter of the late...
Coy JohnsonAsheville, NC
Coy Michael Johnson, 65, of Asheville, NC passed away Wednesday, May 22, 2024, at Mission Hospital in Asheville.Coy was born on June 4, 1958, in Asheville, he was the son of the late Coy Glenn Johnson and Betty June Johnson. In 1976, he graduated from A.C. Reynolds High School and enlisted and proudly served in the U.S. Army shortly after.Of his many enjoyments and talents in life, he had a natural “Green Thumb” in gardening, was an avid NASCAR fan, enjoyed casting a line for...
Coy Michael Johnson, 65, of Asheville, NC passed away Wednesday, May 22, 2024, at Mission Hospital in Asheville.Coy was born on June 4, 1958, in Asheville, he was the son of the late Coy Glenn...
Anthony PetersonAsheville, NC
Anthony Clyde “Tony” Peterson, 77, of Asheville passed away Sunday, May 19, 2024 at Care Partners Solace Center in Asheville, NC.Anthony was born December 15, 1946 in Asheville, NC, he was a son of the late Clyde Peterson and Elizabeth Gardner. He was a graduate of Owen High School class of 1966 and was a member of the Moose Lodge. Of his many hobbies, hunting and fishing were among his favourites.In addition to his parents, he is preceded in death by brothers, John P....
Anthony Clyde “Tony” Peterson, 77, of Asheville passed away Sunday, May 19, 2024 at Care Partners Solace Center in Asheville, NC.Anthony was born December 15, 1946 in Asheville, NC,...
Mary RiddleBlack Mountain, NC
Mary Anne Riddle, 70, of Black Mountain, NC passed away peacefully on Wednesday, May 15, 2024 at Givens Highland Farms.Born May 27, 1953 in Buncombe County, she was a daughter of the late John and Agnes Owensby. She was a graduate of Charles D. Owen High School class of 1971 and attended A.B. Tech.Mary Anne took pride in her flower beds and kept them well-manicured. Of her many hobbies, arts and crafts of just about any kind were her favorite pastimes.In addition to her parents,...
Mary Anne Riddle, 70, of Black Mountain, NC passed away peacefully on Wednesday, May 15, 2024 at Givens Highland Farms.Born May 27, 1953 in Buncombe County, she was a daughter of the late John...
Stevan TurnerWeaverville, NC
Stevan Jay Turner, age 71, of Weaverville, NC, passed away on Wednesday, May 15, 2024, at CarePartners Solace Center in Asheville, NC.Stevan was born March 6, 1953 in Amarillo, TX to the late J.B. Turner and Cartha Wyatt Turner. He graduated from Charles D. Owen High School after graduation he enlisted into the United States Air Force. Stevan was retired from CVS.In addition to his parents, Stevan was preceded in death by his beloved wife Deborah S. Turner.Those left behind to cherish...
Stevan Jay Turner, age 71, of Weaverville, NC, passed away on Wednesday, May 15, 2024, at CarePartners Solace Center in Asheville, NC.Stevan was born March 6, 1953 in Amarillo, TX to the late...
Hope WilsonSwannanoa
Hope Wilson, 89, of Swannanoa passed away on Wednesday, May 8, 2024 at the Laurels of Green Tree Ridge in Asheville. Born February 7, 1935, in Yancey County, NC, a daughter of the late Jess Young and Ena Robertson. She was a hard worker who enjoyed helping others and spending time with her family.In addition to her parents, she is preceded in death by her husband, V.A. Wilson; 2 sisters, and 4 brothers. Surviving are her children, Vernon Wilson and his spouse, Debra, of Sevierville,...
Hope Wilson, 89, of Swannanoa passed away on Wednesday, May 8, 2024 at the Laurels of Green Tree Ridge in Asheville. Born February 7, 1935, in Yancey County, NC, a daughter of the late Jess...
Dorothy HensleySwannanoa, NC
Dorothy Louise Barnwell Hensley, age 95, of Swannanoa, NC, passed away on Tuesday, April 30, 2024 at her residence.Dorothy was born on August 20, 1928, in Buncombe County, NC to the late Boyd M. Barnwell and Naomi Rhymer Barnwell. She was a homemaker and a lifelong member of Bee Tree Missionary Baptist Church in Swannanoa.Dorothy was a sweet soul with a heart of gold. She was very loving and a caring Christian lady. She enjoyed working in her flower garden and spending time with her...
Dorothy Louise Barnwell Hensley, age 95, of Swannanoa, NC, passed away on Tuesday, April 30, 2024 at her residence.Dorothy was born on August 20, 1928, in Buncombe County, NC to the late Boyd M....
