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Thursday, September 05, 2024

Mary Joella RigsbyAge 92Mary Joella Rigsby, 92, of Oakley, peacefully transitioned from her earthly home to her Heavenly home on August 31, 2024.Born in the spring of 1932,...Mary Joella Rigsby, 92, of Oakley, peacefully transitioned from her earthly home to her Heavenly home on August 31, 2024.Born in the spring of 1932, Joella was the daughter of the late JT and Viola...Western Carolina Mortuary Service
Jane Terrell ShockeyAge 87Black Mountain, NCJane Terrell Shockey peacefully passed this last Tuesday, August 27, 2024. Jane’s health had been slowly declining over the last few years.Growing up in Black...Jane Terrell Shockey peacefully passed this last Tuesday, August 27, 2024. Jane’s health had been slowly declining over the last few years.Growing up in Black Mountain, Jane attended what was Montreat School for Girls. After...
Bobby Lynn Stephenson, Sr.Age 86Candler, NCBobby Lynn Stephenson, Sr. was born on August 12, 1938, in Haywood County, North Carolina, and peacefully passed away at his residence on September 3,...Bobby Lynn Stephenson, Sr. was born on August 12, 1938, in Haywood County, North Carolina, and peacefully passed away at his residence on September 3, 2024. Bobby was the son of the late William...Wells Funeral Home of Candler

Wednesday, September 04, 2024

Robert Keith BatesAge 82Robert Keith Bates, 82, of Gainesville, Ga. passed away peacefully with his family by his side on August 31, 2024, after a long illness. He...Robert Keith Bates, 82, of Gainesville, Ga. passed away peacefully with his family by his side on August 31, 2024, after a long illness. He was dearly loved by his family and friends for being...Memorial Park Funeral Home, Gainesville, GA
Judy Goodson PenleyAge 82Asheville, NCJudy Goodson Penley, 82, of Asheville passed away on Saturday, August 31, 2024, at Mission Hospital.She was born January 15, 1942, in Rowan County, NC,...Judy Goodson Penley, 82, of Asheville passed away on Saturday, August 31, 2024, at Mission Hospital.She was born January 15, 1942, in Rowan County, NC, a daughter of the late Dan E. Goodson and Willie...Groce Funeral Home at Lake Julian
James Norman RamseyAge 78Asheville, NCJames Norman Ramsey 78, of Asheville, North Carolina passed away on August 29, 2024.A service for the Requiem will be at the Church of the...James Norman Ramsey 78, of Asheville, North Carolina passed away on August 29, 2024.A service for the Requiem will be at the Church of the Resurrection, 116 Sweeten Creek Rd, Asheville NC on September 7,...

Tuesday, September 03, 2024

Jane Terrell ShockeyAge 87Black Mountain, NCJane Terrell Shockey peacefully passed this last Tuesday, August 27, 2024. Jane’s health had been slowly declining over the last few years.Growing up in Black...Jane Terrell Shockey peacefully passed this last Tuesday, August 27, 2024. Jane’s health had been slowly declining over the last few years.Growing up in Black Mountain, Jane attended what was Montreat School for Girls. After...
F.N. WillettHot Springs, NCF.N. Willett, 86, passed away in his home on September 1, 2024 and has gone on to his eternal home with the Lord.He was a...F.N. Willett, 86, passed away in his home on September 1, 2024 and has gone on to his eternal home with the Lord.He was a lifelong resident of the Spring Creek community. He graduated from...Madison Funeral Services

Monday, September 02, 2024

Frances Sue FitzgeraldAge 93Greensboro, NCFrances Sue Fitzgerald was born in Gretna, Virginia on March 15, 1931 and died on August 30, 2024. She was the daughter of the late...Frances Sue Fitzgerald was born in Gretna, Virginia on March 15, 1931 and died on August 30, 2024. She was the daughter of the late Edmond and Winnie Fitzgerald, and was predeceased by brother Ed...
Frances Sue FitzgeraldAge 93Greensboro, NCFrances Sue Fitzgerald was born in Gretna, Virginia on March 15, 1931 and died on August 30, 2024. She was the daughter of the late...Frances Sue Fitzgerald was born in Gretna, Virginia on March 15, 1931 and died on August 30, 2024. She was the daughter of the late Edmond and Winnie Fitzgerald, and was predeceased by brother Ed...

Sunday, September 01, 2024

Michael Franklin FishAge 72Michael “Mike” Franklin Fish, 72, of Fletcher, went to be with his Lord on Friday, August 30, 2024 at his residence.Born in Graham County, he...Michael “Mike” Franklin Fish, 72, of Fletcher, went to be with his Lord on Friday, August 30, 2024 at his residence.Born in Graham County, he was a son of the late Franklin and Peggy Wright...Groce Funeral Home

Friday, August 30, 2024

Brenda Runion BurrowsAge 79Asheville, NCBrenda Runion Burrows, 79, of 189 O'Donald Rd., passed away peacefully on August 28, 2024, at her home after a long illness.She was the daughter...Brenda Runion Burrows, 79, of 189 O'Donald Rd., passed away peacefully on August 28, 2024, at her home after a long illness.She was the daughter of the late Lester Scott Runion and Clara Davis Runion....Groce Funeral Home

Thursday, August 29, 2024

Brandy GougeAge 45Asheville, NCBrandy Gouge, aged 45, passed away on August 23, 2024, in Asheville, NC. Born on February 24, 1979, Brandy was known for her love of...Brandy Gouge, aged 45, passed away on August 23, 2024, in Asheville, NC. Born on February 24, 1979, Brandy was known for her love of potted plants and flowers, which brought much joy and beauty...
Evelyn Campbell LankfordAge 80Asheville, NCEvelyn Campbell Lankford died suddenly, but peacefully at her home on the morning of August 27, 2024. She was born on June 7, 1944 in...Evelyn Campbell Lankford died suddenly, but peacefully at her home on the morning of August 27, 2024. She was born on June 7, 1944 in Greenville, SC to James and Mary Campbell. She moved to...Groce Funeral Home

Tuesday, August 27, 2024

Bettie Tatham ThompsonCanton, NCBettie Tatham Thompson, 93, went to be with her Heavenly Father on Tuesday, August 27, 2024. She and her twin sister were born in Canton,...Bettie Tatham Thompson, 93, went to be with her Heavenly Father on Tuesday, August 27, 2024. She and her twin sister were born in Canton, NC, on November 17, 1930, to the late Victoria and...Crawford / Ray Funeral Home and Cremation Service
Douglas "Doug" Ashton YoungAsheville, NC94, died August 13, 2024. Arrangements provided by Groce Funeral Home at Lake Julian. Services on Sep 16, 11:00am at Haden Hall (Deerfield).94, died August 13, 2024. Arrangements provided by Groce Funeral Home at Lake Julian. Services on Sep 16, 11:00am at Haden Hall (Deerfield).Groce Funeral Home at Lake Julian

Monday, August 26, 2024

Jacquelyn Rose BooneAge 81Arden, NCJacquelyn “Jackie” Rose Boone, 81, died Sunday, August 25, 2024, at Mission Hospital.A native of Mitchell County, Jackie was the daughter of the late Lamar...Jacquelyn “Jackie” Rose Boone, 81, died Sunday, August 25, 2024, at Mission Hospital.A native of Mitchell County, Jackie was the daughter of the late Lamar and Wilma Johnson Rose. She was also preceded in death...Groce Funeral Home

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