All Obituaries
Patricia Summey, 53, passed away Sunday, February 14, 2021 at Pardee Hospital, Hendersonville, NC.
Patricia was a native of Henderson County and a daughter of James Edward McClure (Virginia) and the late Carletta Summey. She attended West Henderson High School. She was employed as a certified nursing assistant. Patricia was a member of Greater New Zion Missionary Baptist Church and served on the choir.
In addition to her mother, she was preceded in death by her...
Patricia Summey, 53, passed away Sunday, February 14, 2021 at Pardee Hospital, Hendersonville, NC.
Patricia was a native of Henderson County and a daughter of James Edward McClure...
Geneva Payton Woody, 73, passed away Saturday, February 13, 2021. She was born July 27, 1947 in Fletcher, NC to the late James and Bessie Lanning Payton.
Geneva worked at the Black Mountain Neuro-Medical Center and retired with over 25 years of service. She was a member of Pleasant Hill Baptist Church and served on the Bulletin Board Committee. She enjoyed baking, working puzzles and anything crafty.
In addition to her parents, Geneva was preceded in death by brother, James Henry Payton;...
Geneva Payton Woody, 73, passed away Saturday, February 13, 2021. She was born July 27, 1947 in Fletcher, NC to the late James and Bessie Lanning Payton.
Geneva worked at the Black Mountain...
Juanita Emory Hill, 92, passed away peacefully Friday, February 5, 2021 at Brooks Howell Home.
Juanita was born July 1, 1928 in Stocksville, NC to the late Jeff Emory and Essie Myers Emory. She was a lifelong member of Ivy Hill Baptist Church and served as a Sunday school teacher for 65 years and a Bible school leader for many years.
In addition to her parents, Juanita was preceded in death by her husband of 62 years, T. Preston Hill, Jr.; sisters, Magdalene Emory, Willie Mae Hawkins,...
Juanita Emory Hill, 92, passed away peacefully Friday, February 5, 2021 at Brooks Howell Home.
Juanita was born July 1, 1928 in Stocksville, NC to the late Jeff Emory and Essie Myers Emory. She...
Otis Suber Arden NC
When you think of an incredible host, you typically think of someone that waits on you, shows you a great time, and delivers an awesome experience you’ll never forget… Well our father, friend, brother, uncle, husband, and pawpaw exhibited all of these features, developed by a strong family foundation that everyone experienced from the beginning of his life.
Otis Russell Suber was the beautiful creation of the late Johnny and Doretha Francis Suber. His parents established a...
When you think of an incredible host, you typically think of someone that waits on you, shows you a great time, and delivers an awesome experience you’ll never forget… Well our...
Raymond Leroy Kelly entered this world on October 14, 1954, in Spartanburg, SC to his loving parents, Cornell and Dorothy Booker Kelly. He departed this life on January 22, 2021, in Asheville, NC, preceded in death by wife, Kathleen Black Kelly.
Raymond’s life was a blessing to his family, especially to Tomica and LaTonya (Ronday) who call him daddy; Antwan and Jamal who call him granddad; Ethel, Donna and Cornell Jr who call him brother; Candace...
Raymond Leroy Kelly entered this world on October 14, 1954, in Spartanburg, SC to his loving parents, Cornell and Dorothy Booker Kelly. He departed this life on January 22, 2021, in...
Ray Alexander Jones, 51, passed away Sunday, January 17, 2021.
Ray was born in Spartanburg, SC to Raymond O. Jones and the late Rosie McCluney Jones. He was an employee of Borgwarner Turbo Systems, Inc. and assembled the EFR Turbo for Indianapolis 500 racing cars. He was selected by the Asheville Borgwarner plant to attend the Indianapolis 500 Race in 2017. Ray was an avid Clemson Tiger football fan. He was a connoisseur of cigars and would locate a cigar bar...
Ray Alexander Jones, 51, passed away Sunday, January 17, 2021.
Ray was born in Spartanburg, SC to Raymond O. Jones and the late Rosie McCluney Jones. He was an employee of Borgwarner...
Joseph Watkins Hendersonville
Joseph Nathaniel Watkins, 81, answered his Master’s Call from earthly labor to eternal rest on Friday, January 15, 2021 at Pardee Hospital, Hendersonville, NC.
Joseph was born to the late Gladys E. Watkins in Henderson County on the 9th day of November 1939. Joseph was reared in a Christian home and at an early age was baptized and joined Star of Bethel Baptist Church, Hendersonville, NC. Joseph attended the former Ninth Avenue High School in Hendersonville...
Joseph Nathaniel Watkins, 81, answered his Master’s Call from earthly labor to eternal rest on Friday, January 15, 2021 at Pardee Hospital, Hendersonville, NC.
Joseph was born to the...
James Louis Hill, 83, went home to be with the Lord on Saturday, January 9, 2021.
James, favorably known as "Rabbit", was born in Asheville, NC to the late Ernest and Opal Jones Hill. He was a graduate of Stephens-Lee High School, Class of 1955. James was a former employee of Welch -Allyn with 20 years of service. He enjoyed keeping his lawn well-manicured and creating wood carvings. James was a lifelong fan of NASCAR and golf.
In addition to his parents, he was...
James Louis Hill, 83, went home to be with the Lord on Saturday, January 9, 2021.
James, favorably known as "Rabbit", was born in Asheville, NC to the late Ernest and Opal...
John Willis Cunningham, Jr. 50, passed away Saturday, January 9, 2021.
He was the son of Henrietta Cunningham and the late John Willis Cunningham, Sr. John attended the Asheville City Schools and was a graduate of Asheville High School Class of 1988. He received an associate degree from Asheville-Buncombe Technical College. John was currently employed with South of Philly Restaurant and previously worked at Circle “B” BBQ Restaurant for 18 years and several years at...
John Willis Cunningham, Jr. 50, passed away Saturday, January 9, 2021.
He was the son of Henrietta Cunningham and the late John Willis Cunningham, Sr. John attended the Asheville City...
Derek Lamont Mills, 60, of Asheville, NC passed away January 7, 2021. He was born May 27, 1960 to Janet Mills and the late William H. Mills, Jr.
Derek was a graduate of A.C. Reynolds High School and served in the Unites States Army.
In addition to his father, he was preceded in death by brother, Curtis Mills and niece, Sierra Marie Allen.
Left to cherish his memory include his mother, Janet Mills; sister, Tamara Mills Cooper; nephews, Derek Allen, San Diego, CA and...
Derek Lamont Mills, 60, of Asheville, NC passed away January 7, 2021. He was born May 27, 1960 to Janet Mills and the late William H. Mills, Jr.
Derek was a graduate of A.C....
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