All Obituaries

Jimmie Lee Clemons Jr., 63, of Asheville died peacefully on Saturday, December 8, 2018 at the Charles George VA Medical Center in Asheville, North Carolina. Jimmie was born in Miami, Florida on May 7, 1955. He proudly served in the U.S. Navy between 1972 and 1974. Following the Navy, he attended Isothermal Community College where he earned his associate degree in Business Administration. After earning his degree, Jimmie went on to become an autobody man for over 28 years owning two auto body...

Marion Torza Fey, 75, formerly of The Villages, and loving wife of the late Leon W. Fey, died peacefully Thursday, November 29, 2018, at the Elizabeth House in Flat Rock, NC. Born January 5, 1945 in Hartford, CT, the daughter of the late Jack and Alice Torza, she grew up in Hartford and West Hartford and attended elementary and high school in Hartford. Marion graduated from Upsala College in New Jersey as a member of the class of 1964, then received her Master’s degree in Social Work...

Cynthia Chandler Mendoza, 66, of Alexander, NC passed away peacefully on Tuesday, November 27, 2018 at the John F. Keever Jr., Solace Center in Asheville, NC. Born August 9, 1952 in Anderson, IN, she was the daughter of the late James and Inez Schneider Chandler. She was a graduate of Clyde A. Erwin High School class of 1970. She was employed as a paralegal with Ritter Chusid LLP in Coral Springs, FL. Of her many passions caring and rescuing animal was one of the most important. She was...

Cynthia Chandler Mendoza, 66, of Alexander, NC passed away peacefully on Tuesday, November 27, 2018 at the John F. Keever Jr., Solace Center in Asheville, NC. Born August 9, 1952 in Anderson, IN, she was the daughter of the late James and Inez Schneider Chandler. She was a graduate of Clyde A. Erwin High School class of 1970. She was employed as a paralegal with Ritter Chusid LLP in Coral Springs, FL. Of her many passions caring and rescuing animal was one of the most important. She was...

Robin Lee Lytle, 54, of Franklin passed away on Tuesday, November 27, 2018 at Harris Regional Hospital in Sylva, NC.  Born on September 6, 1964 in Hendersonville, NC, he was the son of Mary Lambert Collins of Sylva, NC, and the late Charlie Lytle, Sr.  He enjoyed walking his dog, Shelby, cooking, gardening, hiking in the mountains, but above all spending time at the beach.  In addition to his mother, he is survived by a brother, Charlie Lytle and his spouse, Margo, of Sylva,...

Raymond Curtis Owens, 90, of Asheville, passed away Monday, November 26, 2018 at his home. Raymond was a gunsmith who loved cats and airplanes. Raymond is preceded in death by his wife, Betty Jo Nolan Owens; father, Charles Jefferson Owens; mother, Roma Omega Thornbury Owens; brothers: Charles Owens, Paul Owens, and sister, Garnet Owens. Surviving Raymond are his sons, Barry Owens (Susan) of Swannanoa, NC, David Owens, of Asheville, NC, Jerry Owens (Melissa) of Hendersonville, NC;...

Randall Lee Randy Henderson, 57, of Asheville, NC passed away Saturday, November 24, 2018 at the John F Keever Solace Center in Asheville, NC. Randall is preceded in death by his parents: Roy Thurman Henderson Jr. and Eva Lucille Matthews. He loved to ride his motorcycles and to work on motorcycles and automobiles.  Surviving Randall is his brother, Roy Henderson (Lawanna) of Asheville, NC; sister, Elizabeth Henderson (Scott) of Asheville, NC; nephews: Roy Evans of Asheville, NC, Daniel...

Phillip “Coach” Scott, 67, of Springfield, OH, went home to be with his Lord on Friday, November 23, 2018, at Mission Hospital in Asheville, NC.  Born June 6, 1951 in Dayton, OH, he was the son of the late “Duffy” and Darlene (Patrick) Scott.  Phil was an active member of Crestview Baptist Church in Clayton, Ohio.  In addition to his parents, he is preceded in death by his brother, Steve Scott.    Phil will be remembered for his humor,...

Phillip Vance Harris died on November 21, 2018 at the John F. Keever Solace Center in Asheville, NC.  He was 62 years old.  Phil was born in Asheville and lived in Marshall for the last several years. He is survived by his wife, Sarah D. Harris, and sister, Liz Harris-Lamkin (James) of Atlanta.  He is pre-deceased by his parents, Vance and Irene Harris of Asheville.   Extended family, longtime friends, and his church family have been a supportive and loving...

        Katherine Armitage died on November 19, 2018 at Deerfield Episcopal Retirement Community. She was born in Bakersville, NC, in 1936, the daughter of Charles and Carrie Willis Young. She graduated from Bowman High School, and then attended Berry College in Rome GA, Morris Harvey College in Charleston, WV, Pennsylvania State University, and the University of Denver.         She lived and worked as a university librarian in...