All Obituaries

The Rev. Frederic Bradford Burnham, PhD, was born July 21, 1938 in Cambridge, MA and died peacefully at the John F. Keever Jr. Solace Center, Asheville, NC on January 23, 2019. He was the son of the late Rev. Bradford Hinckley Burnham and the late Anna Scovill Gorrell Burnham. He was predeceased by his son, William Boswell Burnham, and sister, Anna Demia Burnham. Dr. Burnham graduated from Phillips Andover Academy in 1956. He earned an AB degree from Harvard (Literature & Physics), a BD...

John Philip Leo, 86, of Hendersonville passed away peacefully on Wednesday, February 6, 2019 at Pardee Hospital in Hendersonville. Born February 23, 1932 in Queens, NY, he was the son of the late John Leo and Millie Vervoni Leo. He proudly served in the U.S. Navy during the Korean War. Of his many enjoyments in life listening to music, singing, and making kites for his children and spending time with them were his favorites. Once he moved to North Carolina he became acquainted with the...

Doreen VonDel “Ginga” Olson Plaisance, 88, of Swannanoa, and previously of Boca Raton, FL, passed away peacefully on Sunday, February 10, 2019 at the John F. Keever Jr., Solace Center in Asheville.  Born September 8, 1930 in Albert Lea, MN, she was the daughter of the late John and Alma Cram Olson.  She was a graduate of Abbott Technical School in Winona, MN, and worked as a physician assistant and jeweler most of her life.  Of her many hobbies she enjoyed reading,...

William “Bill” Lynn Adams, 82, of Black Mountain passed away peacefully on Saturday, February 9, 2019 at the John F. Keever, Jr. Solace Center in Asheville.  Born July 12, 1936 in Buffalo, NY, he was the son of the late William R. Adams and Doris L. Adams.  He proudly served in the Coast Guard Reserves and owned and operated Adams and Associates Advertising for 22 years.  He enjoyed helping others and was a past member of the Kiwanis Club in Miami, FL.  Bill...

James Michael Jones, 81, of Asheville, NC, passed away surrounded by his family after a long battle with lung cancer on Friday, February 8, 2019. Mike was a dedicated public servant with the Asheville City Fire Department for 29 years. He retired in 1993 as Assistant Chief and Fire Marshall with a Resolution of Appreciation for his services from the Asheville City Council, and statewide recognition for his work in fire prevention. He was preceded in death by his parents, Noble Baccus Jones...

John Valentine Sagy II, 60, of Asheville passed away suddenly on Wednesday, January 16, 2019 at his home. Born August 10, 1958 in San Pedro, CA, he was a son of the late John Valentine Sagy, and Barbara Whitten Walker. He was a former employee of 30 years for Bildon in Asheville. Of his many passions in life, riding motorcycles was among his favorites, especially if it was a Harley-Davidson or a Honda. He is survived by his children, John V. Sagy III of Fort Smith, AR and Sabrina Jones...

Karen Ann Shuart, 58, passed away Thursday, January 31, 2019 at the John F Keever Solace Center in Asheville, NC. She is preceded in death by her father, George Peter Shuart. Karen was born in Bronx, NY on February 16, 1960. She spent several years in Adelphi, MD before moving to the mountains of NC in the 80's.  She attended Warren Wilson College where she earned a Bachelor of Science.  Her time at Warren Wilson helped to enhance her love of the natural world and...

Roger William “Rog” Pollock, 66, of Montreat, NC, passed away January 25, 2019 at the John F. Keever, Jr.Solace Center in Asheville, NC.   Roger was born July 3, 1952 in Owensboro, KY to the late William and Jeanne Waggoner Pollock. He graduated from the University of Kentucky with a Degree in Architecture. Roger retired from Griffin Architects in Asheville, NC and was a member of A.I.A. Roger was a true gentleman of gentle humor. He had a genuine love for God and all His...

Doris Lucille Hall passed away unexpectedly on January 17, 2019 at the age of 42.  Doris was born on July 8, 1976 to the late Charles Bauguess and Patricia Hampton.  Doris was a resident of Mills River, NC where she lived with her husband and son. Doris is survived by her husband, Christopher Hall; son, Aiden Hall; two daughters, Trisha Hampton, and Adrean Wagoner; Sisters, Pamela Sizemore, and Amanda Coe; several nieces and nephews, Tim Sizemore, Mac Sizemore, Joshua...

James Franklin Langwell passed away peacefully in his sleep on Monday, January 21 at his home in Asheville, North Carolina at the age of 91. He was born on January 3, 1928 in Houston, Texas to Clarence Estes Langwell and Viola Barnes Langwell and attended Jeff Davis High School and University of Houston.   His curious mind and passion for aviation, photography, sound, chemistry, physics, astronomy, comedy, gadgets of all kinds, and language led him onto work in radio,...