All Obituaries

Verna Lindsay Fore of Asheville, age 88 departed her earthly life on September 22, 2020, after a six-year battle with Alzheimer’s. Verna is survived by her devoted husband of 67 years, Charles, and their children: Gene Fore (Cheryl), of Asheville, Carol Injaychock (Tom) of Fort Mill, SC, and Cheryl Longshore (James) of Irmo, SC.  She is also survived by her sister, Hilda Stanberry of Aiken, SC, and five grandchildren and four great-grandchildren. She is predeceased by her...

Carlene Burnette, 54, of Mars Hill, NC, passed away Tuesday, September 22, 2020 at her home. Carlene was born in Buncombe County, NC, to the late Charles Edward Brown and Johnnie Lucille Roberts Rice. She was a strong outgoing woman that would help anyone in need. Surviving Carlene are her sons, Robert Shane Burnette, Kyle Lance Burnette; sisters, Charlene Elrod of Fernandina Beach, FL, Joyce Blanken, of Hendersonville, NC, and Brenda Osteen, of Asheville, NC.  

Sylvia Lord, 83, of Asheville, NC, passed away Monday, September 21, 2020 at the CarePartners Solace Center in Asheville. Sylvia was born in Macon, GA to the late, James and Verna Mae Dawson and spent most of her life in Warner Robins, GA. She is also preceded in death by her husband of 49 years, John Lord. Surviving Sylvia is her daughter, Sherry Marshall (Jim) of Asheville, NC; sons, Wes Lord (Diane), of Pooler GA, Jim Suddeth, of Old Fort, NC; sisters, Zoe Haynes (Jack) of Atlanta, GA,...

Ernest M. “Ernie” Sutton Jr. passed away on Sept. 20, 2020 in his home at the age of 71 years old. He is survived by his loving wife Portia Lynn Severson Sutton, his two children Russell Sutton (Theresa) & Kadie Sutton Kelly (Vince) and four grandchildren Archer, Connor, Ruemma and Tyson.  A lifelong resident of Western North Carolina, Ernie was born and raised in Hazelwood by the late Ernest Sr. & Elaine Sutton and resided in West Asheville for the last 30 years of...

On the morning of Wednesday, September 16, 2020 we lost our matriarch. God called and Daisy Agnes Lanning, 87, answered and went to join those waiting for her on the other shore. Born April 1, 1933 in Buncombe County, NC, she was the daughter of the late George Vanderbilt Raines and Jo Alice Raines.  She retired from Terry Enterprise after 25 years of service. Daisy enjoyed working in her garden and spending time with her family. She treated her many nieces and nephews just like her own...

Velna ("VeI") Genevieve Adams Fiske, Lampron, Evans passed away at the age of 100 years old, in her apartment at Harmony at Reynolds Mountain, Asheville, NC surrounded by her family and many friends, on Thursday August 20, 2020. Velna was born on January 12, 1920 in Hanover, New Hampshire to Jennie Harding Adams and Ralph Sanders Adams in Hanover, NH. Velna was a curious, intelligent, resourceful person who traveled to many parts of world, who read, who enjoyed playing bridge, poker,...

George Kevin Cole, 53, of Weaverville passed away on Wednesday, September 16, 2020.  Born May 13, 1967 in Asheville, NC, he was the son of Patsy Ogle Cole of Weaverville and the late George Fuller King Cole.  He was a graduate of North Buncombe High School.  He retired as a lieutenant from NC Department of Corrections at Craggy Prison as well as serving many years as a security officer with A-B Tech.  Surviving are his wife of 31 years, Angela Owenby Cole; daughter,...

David Eric McMahan Sr., 51, of Asheville, passed away Saturday, September 12, 2020 at the CarePartners Solace Center in Asheville. David was born April 30, 1969 in Buncombe Co., NC, to the late Cecil Ernest McMahan and Doris Marie Smith McMahan. He loved the outdoors and enjoyed hunting and fishing with his sons. David was a loving husband, father, and grandfather. Surviving David is his loving wife of 28 years, Donna McMahan of Asheville, NC; sons, Benjamin McMahan and wife Kaitlyn, of...

James McKinley Brown, 68, of Asheville, NC passed away suddenly on Friday, September 4, 2020 during a farming accident in Marshall, NC. Born on July 13, 1952 in Buncombe County, NC, he was a son of the late Dewey and Grace Sawyer Brown. He was a graduate of Clyde A. Erwin H.S. and a lifelong farmer. Bear hunting with his son and riding his Harley Davidson were among some of his favorite pastimes. He is preceded in death by a brother, Jerry E. Brown. Surviving is his son, Christopher...

Leslie Malcom (Skip) Edwards, 70, passed away on Wednesday September 9th, 2020 at his home in Asheville, NC.  He was born on January 5th, 1950 to Jim and Paula Edwards in Chicago, IL. Skip’s biggest joy in life was spending time with his family.  He was a voracious reader and passed this on to his children and grandchildren.  He loved listening to good music and especially enjoyed seeing live shows with his wife.  Skip was a wonderful husband, playful father, and...