All Obituaries

Dorothy Jane “Dot” Lytle Crowell, 92, of Weaverville, NC. passed away August 3, 2022 at Smokey Ridge Health and Rehabilitation. Dorothy is preceded in death by her father, John Lytle Sr.; mother, Jackie Morris Lytle; husband, Richard's "Dick" Crowell; son, Robert Michael Roberts; and daughter, Renee Cecilia Roberts. Dorothy was born in Buncombe County and went to West Buncombe High School (class of 1949). She was an avid seamstress and quilter. Dorothy...

Russell Broughton Scruggs, 80, of Asheville passed away on Saturday, August 6, 2022, at his home with his children by his side. Born June 22, 1942 in Shelby, NC, he was a son of the late Baxter and Bertha Scruggs. He received a Bachelor of Science in Agriculture from North Carolina State University. For almost 20 years, he owned and operated Timberline Lumber Company. Music was a passion of his, especially Swing Jazz, and Classical Guitar. In addition, he enjoyed poetry, the study of history...

On Wednesday, August 3, 2022, Jeffrey Besold, loving husband, father, and grandfather passed away at the age of 79 in Asheville, NC.  Jeffrey was born in NY to John and Helen Besold.  Jeff received a B.S. degree in Mechanical Engineering from C.W. Post and built and maintained a thriving business on Long Island for 25 years before retiring to North Carolina. An avid boater and active member of the U.S. Power Squadron, Jeffrey was happiest on the water. Later in life, Jeffrey and...

On August 3, 2022, Sally (Flowers) Jahr went home to be with the Lord.  Sally was born 4/12/1941, daughter of Zudora and Glenn Stroud in Indianapolis, IN.  Sally enjoyed her time in Florida for many years until her retirement.  She moved to North Carolina and met her husband John Jahr, to whom she was married for 18 years.  Sally enjoyed traveling the country with John for many years as well as their summers in North Carolina and winters in Florida.  Sally is...

P.J. Duck, 87, of Asheville, NC, passed away July 27, 2022 at the CarePartners Solace Center, in Asheville. P.J. was born in Madison County, NC, to the late Pender James Duck and Bertha Chandler Duck. He is also preceded in death by his sisters, Elizabeth Willis, Genevieve Teague; brothers, Edwin, Philip, David, and Kenneth Duck. P.J. worked for Northfork & Southern Railway. He was a member of Bent Creek Baptist Church. P.J. enjoyed vegetable gardening and farming.  Surviving...

The Rev. Mark Peters Ward, age 68, of Asheville, NC, died on Wednesday, July 13, 2022. Mark died of a sudden cardiac event while visiting family. Beloved husband, father, grandfather, brother, minister and friend, he touched many people’s lives who now share the shock and sorrow of his sudden death. A gifted writer and minister, with a deeply generous soul, Mark conveyed hope for the world, courage to live fully, and open-hearted curiosity for each new day. Mark’s generous...

Christopher Lee Bicknell, 53, Asheville NC, passed away on July 28, 2022. "Chris" was born in Rochester, NY. He is survived by his mother, Jackie White of Asheville, NC and father, Wilbur Bicknell of Pinellas Park, FL. Chris was predeceased by his sister Wendy Bicknell Shelton and both maternal and paternal grandparents. Recently Chris was the victim of a pedestrian/vehicle accident. Chris was working very hard and looking forward to prosthetic limbs and wearing his favorite shoes...

Mahammad Ebrahimnejad, 83, of Asheville, NC, passed away July 24, 2022 at Mission Hospital in Asheville. Mahammad was born on September 26, 1938 in Iran to the late Gabriel Ebrahimnejad and Bahiyeh Esmayliaghdam . He is also preceded in death by his brother Ebrahim Ebrahimnejad, and sisters, Zahra Ebrahimnejad and Mitra Ebrahimnejad. Mahammad was devoted to his Baha’i faith his whole life. Surviving Mahammad are his daughters, Elham (Hamid) of Asheville, NC, Hengameh (Nima) of...

Larry Edward Shook, 71, of Swannanoa passed away on Wednesday, July 27, 2022. Born September 13, 1949 in Clayton, GA, he was a son of the late Edward and Chris Shook. He was of Baptist faith. Surviving are his children, Brad Shook of Brevard, NC, Chad Shook of Leesburg, GA, Heath Shook of Brevard, NC. No services will be held at this time. Condolences may be made at www.AshevilleAreaAlternative.com.

Glenda Gail Reece, 75, of Candler, NC, passed away July 16, 2022 at the CarePartners Solace Center in Asheville, NC. Glenda was born on July 4, 1947 in Buncombe County to the late Leonard Vance McElrath and Golda Hensley McElrath. She is preceded in death by her husband, MacAuther Reece, and brother Harold Hensley. Surviving Glenda is her son, Vance Reece (Annie) of Candler, NC; daughter, Becky Burrell (Leon); brother, Robert McElrath of Candler, NC; granddaughters, Rachel Burrell, Faith...