All Obituaries

Mrs. Stacey Lynn Rime, passed away on March 3, 2026.  We are in search of any next of kin. Please contact us at 828-686-5447.

Charles "Chuck" Burnice Norman, 84, of Swannanoa, passed away peacefully on February 28, 2026. Born January 6, 1942, in Asheville, NC, Chuck was a devoted husband, loving father and doting "Pa." A graduate of Charles D. Owen High School, he proudly served in the U.S. Air Force from 1960–1964. While stationed at Homestead Air Force Base, he met his true love, Linda Holley. Their life together – which took them from Tokyo, Japan to Western North Carolina ...

Ronald “Ronnie” Price Blackmon, 71, of Candler, passed away peacefully on February 27, 2026.   Born January 12, 1955, in Asheville, NC, Ronnie was a loving father, grandfather, brother, uncle and friend.  A lifelong resident of Buncombe County, Ronne attended Asheville High School and AB Tech Community College. Ronnie was a kind, selfless man. No one was ever a stranger. He was blessed with the gift of eloquence. A man of deep faith, he was a member of Edgewood ...

Lowe Adlai Boyd, age 90, of Black Mountain, NC, passed away on Feb 26, 2026, following a period of declining health. Adlai was born in 1935 in Dunedin, FL, the fourth of eight children (and one of four redheads) in the blustery aftermath of a hurricane that blew the roof off his birthing room. He grew up there, one block from the St. Joseph Sound, where, when not in school, taking care of younger sibs, or working for his train stationmaster father, he spent every possible moment fishing, ...

Ricky Ray Ammons 70 of Black Mountain passed away peacefully at his home on Tuesday February 25th, 2026 surrounded by his loving family. A lifelong resident of Black Mountain, Rick had a deep love for these mountains he’s called home since birth, he had a fondness for being outdoors in nature, and an abiding love for music. He was an honorable and devoted family man whose presence brought strength, laughter, love, and a kindness that will be remembered by all who knew him. He is ...

Janice Hill, 76, of Mills River, North Carolina, passed away on February 17, 2026, at Advent Health of Hendersonville. Born on October 6, 1949, in Asheville, North Carolina, Janice was the daughter of the late Thomas “Elic” Robinson and Annie Bell Robinson. She was a loving mother, proud grandmother, and devoted Christian whose faith guided her life. Janice was a lifelong member of Boiling Springs Baptist Church. Janice found great joy in doing crafts, playing the piano, and ...

Shirley Hoiland was born to Esther and Richard Hoiland in 1934 in Philadelphia, PA. She began her education in local public schools, graduating from Upper Darby High School in 1951. She went on to Oberlin College, majoring in religion and receiving an AB degree in 1955. That was followed by three years at Yale University, where she earned a Master’s Degree in Nursing.   Shirley married Oberlin classmate James B. Tenney in 1958 and supported his journey through medical school, US ...

Adam Royce Brown, 49, of Woodfin, passed away peacefully at home on February 14, 2026. Adam was born in Ulysses, Kansas to Royce Eli Brown and Diana Glasco Hecht.  Adam had an extensive health journey that spanned more than two decades. Adam fought the good fight until the end. Adam credited his faith in God for his strength to carry on through the difficult times in life. Adam enjoyed Christian music and was faithful in prayer and studying the Bible. Adam shared his faith with others ...

Teddy "Ted" Rathbone, age 35, of Black Mountain, NC, passed away on Wednesday, February 11, surrounded by his loving family.  Born September 2 1990, in Asheville, NC to Justin and Kathy Rathbone. He is preceded in death by his Father Justin Rathbone, Grandparents Edsel Martin, Lois king, Iva Lee and Charlie Rathbone.  He is survived by his mother, Kathy Rathbone; son Hunter Rathbone; Bonus daughter Skylar Wright; His sister's Cathy Lee Jones(Susan), Kimberly Trantham; ...

Kenneth Ray Jerome Hudgins, age 71, a six-year resident of Sylva, NC, passed away at Mission Hospital in Asheville, NC, on Monday, February 2, 2026, with his family by his side. Ray was born on May 13, 1954, to the late Harrice Gerome Hudgins (2006) and Alma Christin Woody (2004). He was a graduate of Clyde A. Erwin High School and went on to earn two bachelor’s degrees and a master’s degree while proudly serving our country for 20 years in the United States Army. Some of his ...