All Obituaries

  Allie “Jean” Jones Sluder, age 85, of Asheville, NC, passed away on Saturday, November 26, 2022, at her residence. Jean was born on December 11, 1936, in Haywood County to the late Rastus Alvin Jones and Tennie Rhinehart Jones. She was a member of Pleasant Hill Baptist Church and retired from the Square D Company. Jean was a wonderful daughter, sister, wife, mother, aunt, grandmother, and great-grandmother. She was a mother to everybody, and she always made sure you...

Enoch Mack James, age 75, of Asheville, NC, passed away on Tuesday, November 22, 2022, at Emerald Ridge Rehabilitation on Care Center in Woodfin, NC. Enoch was born on February 10, 1947 to the late Benson Luther James and Mary Catherine Ray James. Those left behind to cherish his memory are his sister Rebecca Cole, a brother in-law Walter Green and several nieces and nephews. He was long time resident of the Swannanoa Community and worked many years as a Fork Lift Driver. Enoch will be...

Brenda Susan Dumas Bradley, age 71, of Black Mountain, NC, passed away on Sunday, November 20, 2022, at the John F. Keever, Jr. Solace Center in Asheville. She was born on March 1, 1951, in Mobile, AL to the late James Dumas and Evelyn Redman Dumas. Brenda grew up in Pensacola, Florida and spent most of her adult life in Western North Carolina. Brenda retired after 35 years from her job as a training supervisor at Blue Ridge Group Homes. Brenda was a big  fan of the University of...

Carl Fred Walker, 91, of Marshall NC, passed away Friday, November 18th at the Greens in Weaverville. Born June 19, 1931, in Madison County NC, he was the son of the late David Franklin and Ollie Buckner Walker. Carl was a carpenter, block mason and farmer. He enjoyed time working with his nephew (deceased) Harold Scott. In addition to his parents, he was proceeded in death by sisters, Velma Reems, Faye Scott, and Edna Scott; brother Ralph Walker; daughter Nancy Cody; and grandson Travis...

James William Duffy, age  70, of Saluda, NC, passed away on Thursday, November 17, 2022, at Autumn Care of Saluda. He was born on June 4, 1952, in Fitchburg, MA to the late Stephen V. Duffy and Claire Boudreau Duffy. James was a devout Catholic and a member of St. Bernard’s Catholic Church in Fitchburg, MA. He was an EMT from 1974-1986, and then became a Medical Assistant. James also worked at Digital Equipment Corp for 21 years as a network technician and he delivered oil for...

Betty Jean Rickard DeHart, 91, of Lithia, Florida, born in Barnardsville, North Carolina on January 20, 1931, entered into eternal rest on November 16, 2022. She was a member of Lone Oak Baptist Church and formerly of Crossroads Baptist Church, and a retired roof truss engineer for Central Florida Truss. She loved her family and church dearly, and enjoyed working. She was preceded in death by husband John E. DeHart; and parents Thomas and Lona Rickard. She is survived by daughter,...

Edward Lee Collins, 63, of Swannanoa passed away peacefully on Wednesday, November 16, 2022, at his home.  Born September 11, 1959, in Bluefield, WV, he was a son of the late John and Gladys Collins.  He was employed by Subaru’s -r-us for several years before retiring in 2020.  Of his many enjoyments in life, casting a line into the water off Cape Lookout and spending time with his family were among his favorites. In addition to his parents, he is preceded in death by...

Reba Anderson Wright, age 90 of Milton, GA (formerly of Asheville, NC and Mobile, AL), passed away on Monday, November 14, 2022, at her residence. Reba was born on May 4, 1932, in Hayesville, NC to the late Roy and Macy Anderson. She moved to Asheville and worked as the administrative assistant to Mr. Beverly of Beverly Real Estate and was a member of Beverly Hills Baptist Church. Reba was active in the community and had been the President of United Commercial Travelers local chapter, a...

Alice Eugenia “Genie” Brown Penland, age 90, of Asheville, NC, passed away on Friday, November 11, 2022, at the Laurels of Green Tree in Asheville. She was born on July 30, 1932, in Barnardsville, NC to the late Garrett Brown and Bonnie Hensley Brown.  Genie was retired from her job as the administrative assistant for the director of Asheville City Water Department and a member of First Baptist Church of Asheville. She was a devout Christian lady whose faith never...

Michael Eugene Fore, age 64, of Burnsville, NC, passed away on Thursday, November 10, 2022, at Mission Hospital in Asheville, NC. Michael was born on December 16, 1957, in Redding, California to James Fore and the late Betty Jean Rollins Fore. He was the owner and operator of Mike’s Auto Clinic in Burnsville. Mike was a hard-working man who enjoyed helping people. He was a straight-up fellow who would ‘tell it like it is” and never give you the run-around. He loved Nascar...