All Obituaries
Derrick Geter, Jr., 33, passed away on Thursday, May 5, 2022 in Charlotte, NC. He was born in Asheville, NC on February 22, 1989 to Derrick Geter, Sr. and Shirley Elaine Jones Geter Sims.
Derrick attended college for Nursing and Paper and Mechanical Technician. He was the owner of This to That Maintenance and formerly employed with Daimler/Freightliner. He enjoyed producing music, singing, art and anything mechanical.
Derrick was preceded in death by uncles, Omar Williams and Willie Jones,...
Derrick Geter, Jr., 33, passed away on Thursday, May 5, 2022 in Charlotte, NC. He was born in Asheville, NC on February 22, 1989 to Derrick Geter, Sr. and Shirley Elaine Jones Geter Sims.
Derrick...
Louis Solomon, 78, was born November 22, 1943 in Asheville NC and received his Angel Wings on April 30, 2022. He was a son of the late Grace Adams Solomon and Lewis Craig, a former Tuskegee Airman during World War II.
Louis was a graduate of Stephens-Lee High School, Class of 1962 and played trumpet in the famous marching band. He was also a member of the Photography Club and developed a passion for photography. Louis was recognized for his love of cars and racing. He owned a...
Louis Solomon, 78, was born November 22, 1943 in Asheville NC and received his Angel Wings on April 30, 2022. He was a son of the late Grace Adams Solomon and Lewis Craig, a former Tuskegee...
Peter Thomas Goehrke, beloved son of John and Jacquelyn Goehrke of Cary, NC, passed away unexpectedly on April 30 at his home in Asheville, NC. He was 32 years old.
Peter was born in Danbury, CT, and during his life lived in Plano, TX, Lyon, France, and Cary, NC, but he always considered Asheville his home. Peter graduated from Green Hope High School in Cary and attended the University of North Carolina in Asheville where he studied creative writing.
Peter’s friends and...
Peter Thomas Goehrke, beloved son of John and Jacquelyn Goehrke of Cary, NC, passed away unexpectedly on April 30 at his home in Asheville, NC. He was 32 years old.
Peter was born in...
James Henry Finley, 80, peacefully reunited with his Heavenly Father, family, and friends on Wednesday, April 27, 2022. He was born November 25, 1941 in Asheville, NC to the late James and Ruth Hampton Finley.
James attended the Asheville City School system and retired from BASF, formerly American Enka. At BASF, he was a Union Steward and extended advocacy for employees and members of the community. James was a 33rd degree Mason. He was also a professional painter. James loved music...
James Henry Finley, 80, peacefully reunited with his Heavenly Father, family, and friends on Wednesday, April 27, 2022. He was born November 25, 1941 in Asheville, NC to the late James and Ruth...
Malcolm James Nelson passed away on Monday, April 25, 2022 at his home. He was born in Pittsburgh, PA on September 8, 1950 to the late Leroy And Beatrice Best Nelson.
Malcolm attended Braddock High School where he was a member of their championship basketball team. Malcolm served in the Unites States Army and later went on to work for Port Authority in Pittsburgh. He enjoyed reading, traveling, listening to jazz music and enjoying the many things Asheville, NC has to offer.
In...
Malcolm James Nelson passed away on Monday, April 25, 2022 at his home. He was born in Pittsburgh, PA on September 8, 1950 to the late Leroy And Beatrice Best Nelson.
Malcolm attended...
George Stuart Love, 99, passed away on Monday, April 18, 2022 at the Charles George VA Medical Center. He was born on March 25, 1923 in Cheraw, SC to the late Gordon and Grace Thomas Love.
Mr. Love served in the US Army from 1941-1945 and was WWII veteran. He worked at the VA Medical Center as a nursing assistant for 15 years. Mr. Love was a member of St. John A Baptist Church where he served as a deacon for over 60 years and was a long-time member of the choir. He enjoyed fishing,...
George Stuart Love, 99, passed away on Monday, April 18, 2022 at the Charles George VA Medical Center. He was born on March 25, 1923 in Cheraw, SC to the late Gordon and Grace Thomas Love.
Mr....
Debra O’Nedia Finley, 69, passed away on Friday, April 8, 2022. She was born on December 9, 1952 in Asheville, NC to the late James Finley and Ruth Hampton Finley.
Debra was employed with the VA Medical Center as a dietary aide for 29 years prior to her retirement. She was a faithful member of Sycamore Temple Church of God in Christ where she served as a prayer warrior. Debra enjoyed reading and spending time with her family and friends.
In addition to her parents, she was preceded...
Debra O’Nedia Finley, 69, passed away on Friday, April 8, 2022. She was born on December 9, 1952 in Asheville, NC to the late James Finley and Ruth Hampton Finley.
Debra was employed with...
Walter Howard Mapp, Jr. 87, of the Montford/Pearson Dr./Birch St neighborhood departed this life Tuesday, April 05, 2022. He was born December 12, 1934 in Asheville, NC to the late Walter Howard Mapp, Sr. and St. Ola Deshields Mapp.
Walter was educated in the Asheville city school system and attended New Mt. Olive Baptist Church as a youth and traveled throughout the city and local area to sing with his brothers. He met and married the love of his life, Jessie Mae Simuel Mapp in 1954....
Walter Howard Mapp, Jr. 87, of the Montford/Pearson Dr./Birch St neighborhood departed this life Tuesday, April 05, 2022. He was born December 12, 1934 in Asheville, NC to the late Walter Howard...
John Willie (Pete) Lewis was born in Greenwood, SC on May 1, 1941 to the late Thomas Charles Lewis and Irma Louise Chappelle Lewis and was raised in Asheville, NC. He departed this life on Saturday, March 26, 2022.
His hobby was attending Car Shows where he won several awards for displaying his 1953 Ford Crestline Victoria and 1955 Ford Fairlane. John retired as a Supervisor of Housekeeping at UNC-Asheville after 18 years of service.
He was preceded in death by his...
John Willie (Pete) Lewis was born in Greenwood, SC on May 1, 1941 to the late Thomas Charles Lewis and Irma Louise Chappelle Lewis and was raised in Asheville, NC. He departed this life on...
Katie Mae Miller Dixon, 95, passed away Monday, March 7, 2022 at Mission Hospital. She was born October 4, 1926 in Fletcher, NC to the late John Wiley and Pearl Suber Adams.
Katie was a member of Fairmount Missionary Baptist Church and served as Chair of Hospitality and a member of the choir. She loved her family, her community and completing puzzles. Katie was famous for making and serving her “Lillie Dillie” ice treats to the children. She also served as a foster...
Katie Mae Miller Dixon, 95, passed away Monday, March 7, 2022 at Mission Hospital. She was born October 4, 1926 in Fletcher, NC to the late John Wiley and Pearl Suber Adams.
Katie was a...
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