All Obituaries

          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.

      Genevieve "Genni" Nicole Hoover, age 39, passed away on Friday, October 4, 2019 in Asheville, NC. She was born on June 27, 1980 in Miami, FL to the late Homer Hamby and her  mother, Kathleen Moneyhun Hutcheson of Swannanoa, NC. Genni worked as a CNA for a nursing home and was a member of Swannanoa Christian Church. Along with her mother, she is survived by her husband, Matthew Hoover of Swannanoa, NC; her daughters, Alyssa Brianna Ray and Abigail Josephine...

          John William Beddingfield Jr., age 81 of Black Mountain, passed away on Thursday, October 3, 2019 at The Laurels of Summit Ridge in Asheville.  He was born on February 14, 1938 in Buncombe County to the late John William Beddingfield Sr. and Ruth Wikle.  John was a United States Navy Veteran and also worked as a rock mason for his cousin.  John is survived by his brothers, James Richard Beddingfield (Libby) of Cumming, GA, Roger Neal...

          Michael Leon Harbison, age 48, of Swannanoa, NC, passed away on Wednesday, October 2, 2019. He was born on July 21, 1971 in Patterson, NJ to the late Robert Harbison and Fawn Daugherty Harbison. Michael had a great sense of humor and he loved to laugh and tell jokes. He was a very loving and caring man who loved his family and was deeply loved by his brother and sisters who will miss him dearly. He had a special place in his heart for his daughter Treasure....

          Matthew Anthony Surratt, 30, of Swannanoa, NC passed away suddenly on Wednesday, October 2, 2019 at his home.  Born November 4, 1988 in Buncombe County, NC, he was a son of Donald Lee Surratt of Swannanoa, NC and Geneva Ann Correll Wilson of Orangeburg, SC.  He was a graduate of Owen High School and was an avid gun collector who enjoyed hunting and motorcycling. His family always came first as he always worked hard to be the best provider that he...

            Sammy Campbell, age 77, of Brevard, NC, passed away on Wednesday, September 18, 2019 at the Accordius Healthcare of Brevard. He was born on May 31, 1942.              There will be no services held per his request. Penland Family Funeral Home is honored to be caring for the Campbell Family.