All Obituaries

         George Gregory Bristow, age 88, of Asheville, NC, passed away on Sunday, November 3, 2019 at the Charles George VA Medical Center. He was born on April 8, 1931 in Cook County/Chicago, IL to the late Joseph S. Bristow and Frances Perry Bristow. George served in the United States Army while the Korean Conflict was going on. He also worked as an electronics engineer and later on opened up his own TV repair shop in California. George loved the outdoors, nature...

          Geneva Freeman Chandler of Swannanoa passed away on Thursday, October 24, 2019 at the age of 91. She was preceded in death by her beloved husband, Claude Harbert Chandler; and her eldest daughter, Sandra Gaileen Chandler. Geneva’s siblings James W. Freeman, Johnny M. Freeman and Beatrice Freeman Sneed all previously departed this life.           Surviving family includes her daughters, Sheila Chandler of Black Mountain and Kay...

          Hardie Neal Ledford Sr., age 53, of Weaverville, NC, passed away on Wednesday, October 23, 2019 at his home. He was born on March 6, 1966 in Copperhill, TN to the late John Hardy Ledford and Betty Holloway Ledford of Andrews, NC. Hardie worked as a sawman for a construction company and a driver for Southern States Company. He was also a member of Barnardsville Church of God. Along with his mother Betty, Hardie is also survived by his loving wife Catherine...

            Richard Dennis Burnette, age 71, of Black Mountain, NC, passed away on Tuesday, October 15, 2019 at his home. He was born on April 13, 1948 in McDowell County, NC to the late Virgil Burnette and Mary Ballew Burnette. Richard was a United States Army Veteran who served in Vietnam. He also worked as a supervisor for Kearfott Corporation and was of the Baptist Faith. He had a passion for the game of golf and was an accomplished...

        Robert Glenn Wilson Jr. of Crestview Florida, born May 3, 1947 died in Pensacola Florida on Oct. 13 after a brief illness. A native and lifelong resident of Buncombe County, he was the son of the late Robert Glenn Wilson Sr. and Ellen Parton Wilson. He was also preceded in death by a brother Ronnie Edward Wilson and sister, Susan Wilson Case.  He is Survived by his loving wife, Yvonne Wilson, of the home, one daughter Shannon Wilson Clark (John Jr) of Old...

          Riley Boone Sluder, age 79, of Swannanoa, NC, passed away on Friday, October 11, 2019, at Mission Hospital in Asheville. Mr. Sluder was born on October 26, 1939, in Buncombe County, NC to the late Clyde Sluder and Fannie Foster Sluder. He worked as an auto mechanic and was retired. In addition to his parents, Mr. Sluder was preceded in death by his brothers, Rex Sluder, Clyde Ray Sluder and Van Sluder; and sisters, Glenna Rubino and Mildred Culbertson....

          Sara Jane Loftin, age 64, of Fairview, NC, passed away on Thursday, October 10, 2019 at her home. She was born on February 7, 1955 in Henderson County, NC to the late Avery Patterson and Lucy Miller Patterson. Sara was a homemaker for her family and was of the Baptist Faith. Along with her parents, she was also predeceased by her husband, Donald Ray Loftin who passed away on January 5, 2018; and a daughter, Kimberly Diane Owensby. Sarah is survived by her...

          Cathy Lynn Shockley Young, age 64, of Fairview, NC, passed away on Wednesday, October 9, 2019 at her home. She was born on December 30, 1954 in Buncombe County, NC to the late Dewey Ray Davis and Iris Lipe Davis. Cathy worked as a florist for Sales Farms & Greenhouses and was of the Baptist faith. Along with her parents, she was predeceased by her late husband, Jerry Shockley who passed on April 6, 2015. Cathy is survived by her husband, Lewis Young;...

          Muriel Gear Hart, 88, died at her home in Givens Highland Farms on October 8th, 2019 in the loving presence of family and friends.           She was the daughter of the Rev. Dr. Felix B. and Mrs. Leona Harper Gear; and a sister of the late Richard A. Gear. Muriel was married to Rev. A. M. (Mac) Hart for 67 years. Together, Muriel and Mac served Presbyterian churches and presbyteries in eight southern states. They had five children,...

          Patsy Rebecca McAbee, age 75, of Arden, NC, passed away on Tuesday, October 8, 2019 at her home. She was born on June 19, 1944 in Lakeview, SC to the late Roy Elvington and Gertrude Hayes Elvington. Patsy is survived by her three daughters, Barbara Turner, Christy Bridges, and Donna Webber of Greenville, SC.           There will be no services held. Penland Family Funeral Home is honored to be caring for the McAbee Family.