All Obituaries

William Dudley Culp, 72, of Asheville, passed away Friday, March 12, 2021 at the John F Keever Jr. Solace Center in Asheville. Our family would like to thank the compassionate caregivers at Solace for honoring Dudley with their love of our family. Dudley was born on June 26, 1948 in Greenville, SC to the late Daniel and Dorothy Culp. He is survived by his devoted wife of 44 years, Pamela Budd; son Benji Culp (Laura) with their twins, Jackson McLeod and Ava-Grace Mary Culp of Asheville, NC....

Bethany Ellen Jackson Cutshaw, 46, of Arden passed away on Friday, April 2, 2021 at the Memorial Campus of Mission Hospitals in Asheville. Born November 10, 1974 in Asheville, she was the daughter of Clyde and Norma Jackson. She was a graduate of West Henderson High School. Of her many passions, she enjoyed drawing, the thrill of fishing, her fine collection of giraffe figurines, and most of all her family. She was a wonderful wife and mother. Surviving is her husband of 27 years, Jamie...

Dale Edward Hickey passed on to his eternal home to be with his Lord and Savior on Friday, March 19, 2021. He grew up in Harvey, Illinois where he and his mother served at their local church in many areas. He later attended Lincoln Christian College where the Lord inspired him to become a pastor. After first serving as a pastor in his home church, he would meet the love of his life and future wife, Eve (Everitt), while pastoring in Campbellsville, Kentucky. Together, they would build a...

Dennis Eugene Towe, 64, of Asheville, passed away on Thursday, March 25, 2021 at the John F. Keever Jr. Solace Center in Asheville.  Dennis is preceded in death by his father, Johnson DeWitte Towe and mother, Rachel Virginia Kelly Towe.  Surviving is his spouse, Tamela Belinda Staffon Towe; sister, Julie Moskow and husband Neil; nieces, Jenna and Britney; and great niece, Madison Grace. A memorial service will be held at 11:00 AM on Saturday, April 10, 2021 at Bethel Baptist...

Charles Franklin Geiger passed away peacefully on March 30, 2021, in Asheville NC, at the age of 95. Charles is survived by his son Charles A. Geiger of Salzburg Austria, daughter and son-in-law Margaret and Jeff Richwagen of Asheville North Carolina, son-in-law James Frankowski of Novi Michigan, and grandchildren Nicholas Richwagen, and Emily and Claire Frankowski. He is also survived by brother Jim (Betty) Geiger and many nieces and nephews. Charles was predeceased by his loving wife of...

Elizabeth Ann Chandler Lewis began the next stage of her journey back to stardust on March 29, 2021. Ann lived the first 25 years of her life in South Florida, however her spirit has always resided in Western North Carolina.  As explained so beautifully in Lee Smith’s “Fair and Tender Ladies”, she needed some mountains to rest her eyes against. She enjoyed writing and was especially gratified when her published pieces could make people learn, consider another option,...

Emory D “Honey” McLaughlin, 70, of Fletcher, NC, passed away Thursday, March 25, 2021 at Fleshers Healthcare. Emory is preceded in death by his father, William James McLaughlin; mother, Gladys Finta Waycaster McLaughlin; and wife, Becky McLaughlin. Surviving are his daughters, Lynn McLaughlin (Michael Early) of Fletcher, NC, Paula Barnes (Joseph) of Fletcher, NC; son, Adrian Gallion (Jerry) of Columbia, SC; brother, James McLaughlin of Landrum, SC; grandson, Dakota Jarvis of...

James Lamar “Sam” “Emo” Sumner 59, of Candler passed away Thursday, March 25, 2021. Lamar was born January 19, 1962 in Mission Hospital and lived his whole life in this area. He was the son of CJ Sumner and the late Fonda Sumner of Candler, who passed away in 2006. In addition to his mom, he was preceded in death by his grandparents, Iris and Fulton Bradley of Weaverville, and Clarence and Gladys Sumner of Asheville. Lamar was a 1980 graduate of Enka High...

Lidia B. Pepen, 90, of Hendersonville passed away on Wednesday, March 24, 2021 at her home. Born May 2, 1930 in the Dominican Republic, she was the daughter of the late Juan and Mariana Pepen. Surviving is her daughter, Mirna Camacho; grandchildren, Carlos and Angela Camacho; and great-grandchildren, Stephanie and Angelina Camacho. No public services will be held.

Rodney Dean “Fig” Newton, 52, of Asheville, NC, passed away Tuesday, March 23, 2021 at his home. Rodney was born November 23, 1968 in Sapulpa, OK. He is preceded in death by his father, Larry Gene Newton. Surviving Rodney is his loving wife, Bridget Hensley Newton; mother, Lillian Jane Kerns; daughter, Ashley Lawing Newton, of Asheville, NC; 2 stepsons, 2 sisters, 4 brothers, and 4 grandchildren. A memorial service will be held March 30th from 530 to 730 at 590 Pisgah Hwy 28715...