All Obituaries

Margaret Franklin Coates, 94, of Asheville, North Carolina, passed away peacefully at the Care Partners Solace Center on September 28, 2021. She was born in Chattanooga, TN to the late LeRoy Washburn Franklin and Lois Margaret Blair Franklin. Margaret was a beloved wife, mother, and grandmother who loved her family. Preceding her in death were her husband, Fred Bryan Coates; their son, Donald LeRoy Coates; two grandsons, Daniel Lamar Coates and Adam Wesley Coates; her parents; her sister,...

Eric Eugene West, 56, of Swannanoa, passed away Wednesday, September 29, 2021. Born August 21, 1965, to the late Harley Lee West and Anita Wyatt West. Eric is preceded in death by his brother, Christopher Phillip West, of Asheville, NC, and half-brother, Harley West Jr., of Spartanburg, SC. Eric was a graduate of Reynolds High School and a long-time employee of Ingles grocery stores, serving as a meat cutter. He enjoyed collecting certain antiques, along with old fishing gear, knives, and...

Raymond Mitchell McKinney, 86, of Wilmington, NC, a retired Veteran of the US Navy was called to his forever home, Tuesday morning, October 19, 2021. Mr. McKinney was born June 25, 1935, in Wilmington, NC, to Nancy Lee Casteen. He was preceded in death by his son Daniel Wayne McKinney on July 11,1984 at the age of 23. After retiring from the US Navy, he continued to work until the age of 80 in both the textile and propane industries. He enjoyed being outdoors, especially fishing or sitting...

Margaret (Peggy) Morrison Grimes, 83, of Weaverville, passed away peacefully on Monday, October 11th at the Solace Center with her family and dog, Gretl, by her side. Peggy was born in Des Moines, Iowa to Emmor and Dorothy (Cain) Morrison. She graduated from Highland Park High School in Dallas, Texas and attended MacMurray College for Women in Jacksonville, Illinois. In 1959 she married the love of her life, Benjamin Lyman Grimes, III. Shortly after the wedding, Ben and Peggy moved from...

Lillian Anna Rentell Kain, 96, of Asheville, NC passed away peacefully on Sunday, October 10, 2021, at the Fleshers Fairview Retirement and Healthcare in Fairview, NC. Born February 6, 1925, in New Haven, CT, she was a daughter of the late Gustav John Rentell and Augusta Winat Rentell. She was a graduate of Hamden High School class of 1943 and resided in Hamden, CT until relocating to Asheville, NC in 1989 after the death of her husband, Eugene A. Kain, in 1985. Of her many hobbies, she...

Rayfield Lunsford, 79, of Asheville, NC passed away September 29, 2021 at Elderberry Nursing Home in Marshall, NC. Rayfield was born October 9, 1941 in Asheville, NC, to the late Therman E. Lunsford and Mary Irell Peters Gragg. He is also preceded in death by his sister, Mary Ann McLaughlin, and brothers, Bobby and Billy Lunsford. Rayfield retired from Gerber Baby Food after 36 years of service. He was a member of Grassy Branch Baptist Church. Surviving Rayfield are his brothers, J.W....

Vincent Stacy Burnette 56 of Asheville N.C. Went to his Heavenly home on Oct 9, 2021. He was the son Patricia Burnette and the late Huey Reed Burnette. He was preceded in death by his Wife Tammy Burnette, Sister-in-law Becky Iniguez brother-in-law Rodney Helms, Brother-in-law Pablo Iniguez and grandson Baby Robert. He is survived by his loving Daughter Carolyn “Casey” Burnette, – Robbie Osborne; Son, Robert “Bubba” Burnette- Corinna Burnette; Sister Shirley...

Amos “Neal” Johnson, 56 of Long Shoals Road, Arden NC passed away on October 9, 2021 unexpectedly. He was born in Sampson County on August 19th 1965 to the late Casell and Bessie Underwood Johnson. In addition to his parents, he is preceded in death by his beloved wife Lena Ingle, daughter Ashley Johnson and brother Elton Johnson, sister Bonita Mae Johnson. Amos leaves behind to celebrate his life a host of family and friends . Even though he was taken away from this world...

Boyce Shane Plemmons, 44, of Asheville, NC, passed away September 27, 2021. Boyce was born October 14, 1976 in Asheville, NC to the late Buddy Lee Plemmons and Sarah Louise King Plemmons. He is also preceded in death by his sister, Teresa Plemmons. Boyce loved baseball and animals - especially dogs. Surviving Boyce are his daughters, Kaitlyn Sarah Marie Plemmons of Manahawkin of New Jersey and Courtney Leigh Plemmons of Manahawkin, New Jersey; brothers, Brian Lee Plemmons (Sheila) of...

Beverly Gwen Wells, 67, of Leicester, NC passed away on Tuesday, September 21. 2021 at the John F. Keever, Jr. Solace Center in Asheville, NC. Born August 24, 1954 in Lincoln, NC, she was a daughter of the late James Austin and Barbara Tate. She was a graduate of A-B Tech where she received her nursing degree. In addition to her parents, she is preceded in death by her son, Wesley Wells; brothers, Randy and David Austin; and half-brother, Chuck Austin. Surviving is her son, Randy Wells...