All Obituaries

Kenneth Davidson Israel, PhD, 92, of Candler passed away peacefully on Saturday, May 14, 2022 at his home with his son Tim, his “Angel” Ann, and his granddaughter Emily.  Born June 15, 1929 in Asheville, NC, he was a son of the late Lewis Watson Israel and Mary Mable Davidson.   In 1954, he received a B.A. from Berea College in Kentucky where he also met his wife to be, Jewel May Baldock Israel. This was the same year that he was drafted into the U.S. Army where...

Herbert Eugene Ingle, age 94, of Asheville, NC, passed away on Thursday, May 12, 2022, at the John F. Keever, Jr. Solace Center, in Asheville. Herbert was born on April 4, 1928, in Canton, NC to the late Chester Ingle and Essie Mae Club Ingle. He worked as a forklift driver at Charles D. Owen until his retirement. Herbert served his country proudly in the United States Army during the Korean War. Herbert was a wonderful husband, father, and grandfather. He loved his family and was a hard...

Judi Ann Davis, age 74, of Pisgah Forest, NC, went home to be with her Lord and Savior, on Wednesday, May 11, 2022, at the John F. Keever, Jr. Solace Center in Asheville, NC. Judi was born on March 11, 1948, in Buncombe Co., NC to the late Dewey Ray Davis an Iris Lipe Davis. She was a member of Calvary Baptist Mission Church in Pisgah Forest and a homemaker. Judi loved the Lord, her church family and reading her bible. She was a very religious and spiritual lady. She also loved helping...

Carole Ann Browning (ne’e Gill) passed away Sunday morning May 8, 2022 after a prolonged illness, to the sounds of horses shuffling through the morning dew and birds singing.  She was 79. Mrs. Browning was the daughter of late Sarah (Sallie) Pike Gill and the late George Martin Luther Gill.  She was born January 4, 1943 in New York City. Mrs. Browning was a long-time teacher locally working for both Buncombe County and Asheville City Schools where she prided herself on...

Aldina Marie Cooper Jackson, age 64 , of Asheville, NC, passed away on Friday, May 6, 2022, at Mission Hospital in Asheville. Dina was born on December 9, 1957, in Cleveland, OH to the late Charles Cooper and Lora Ann Turk Cooper. She worked at Electrolux in Asheville. Dina was a beautiful person inside and out. She loved to have fun and laughed a lot with her family and friends. When she was a young child, she started rescuing animals. She really loved animals and has helped rescue many...

Darrell L. Letterman, 53 of Swannanoa, NC, passed away Wednesday, May 4, 2022 at his home. Darrell was born on October 5, 1968 in Newport News, VA. He is proceeded in death by his father Robert D Letterman Sr.; Step-father Samuel Jack Adams; Sister, Donna M. Letterman and his nephew Michael B. Langlois. He is survived by his mother Mary J. Adams; Daughter Katie Niver; Granddaughters, Britnee, Kourtnee, and Kathleen; Sister Teresa Jackson; Brother-in law, Eric Jackson; Brother, Robert...

Curtiss David Wagner, age 79, of Canton, NC, passed away on Monday, April 25, 2022, at the John F. Keever, Jr. Solace Center in Asheville. Curtiss was born on December 28, 1942, in Guilford Co., to the late Charles G. Wagner and Oka Ora Morgan. He served his country proudly in the United States Marine Corps during the Vietnam War era. Curtiss was a member of Welcome Home Ministries in Canton and was retired. He was a family man who was very close to his family and loved spending time with...

Delores Ann Barltey Hensley, age 81, of Marion, NC, passed away on Monday, April 25, 2022 at Mountain Ridge Health and Rehabilitation in Black Mountain. Delores was born on September 5, 1940, in Catawba County to the late William S. Bartley and Mildred Duncan Bartley. She was a member of Kingdom Hall of Jehovah Witnesses Marion Congregation and was retired from Triangle South Enterprises. Delores was a real spitfire. She had a sweet nature and a great sense of humor. Her family says she...

Anita Frances Faulkner Plemmons, age 77, of Asheville, NC, passed away on Sunday, April 24, 2022, at her residence. Anita was born on July 17, 1944, in Buncombe Co., NC to the late J. D. Faulkner and Katherine Kennerly. She attended West Asheville Presbyterian Church and had retired from her job as an inspector at Williams Plating Company. She had also been employed for 25 years at Ticar Chemical Co., Inc.  She was a strong woman with a wonderful sense of humor. She enjoyed riding...

On April 23, 2022, Nada Miyat Barnett, a resident of Givens Highland Farms in Black Mountain, NC, died peacefully in her sleep.  She was 95 and recently had been in declining health.  Born on March 1, 1927 in Madelia, MN, Nada was the third child of the Reverend Alexander Miyat and Goldys Triplett.  Her older sisters Priscilla and Alexa predeceased Nada.  Her younger brother James (Joan) of North Venice, FL survives her. Nada’s father Alexander was a Presbyterian...