All Obituaries

Kenneth Zeegers, age 57, passed away on Thursday May 25, 2023 surrounded by his loving family. Local proud owner of Jackson Painting, he served the surrounding communities for over 25 years. Ken moved from Florida to Western North Carolina in 1996 where he met his wife Denise of 27 years. They soon welcomed two sons and their time spent as a family brought them all great joy. He is survived by his loving wife Denise and cherished sons Nicholas and Marshal. He is also survived by his mother...

Harry Viruet, 102, Of Old Fort, NC, passed away Monday, February 13, 2023, at home with his daughters, Anna and Melisa by his side. Harry was born May 29, 1920 in Brooklyn, NY to the late Fernando Viruet of Utaudo, Puerto Rico and Carmen Bonet-Diaz, also of Utaudo, Puerto Rico. He is preceded in death by his wife, Maria "Mary" Viruet; daughter Dorothy Woitowicz; brothers Luis F. Viruet, Armando Viruet and Luis "Coochie" Diaz; sisters Anna Maria Viruet and Iris...

Mary “Jean” Johnson, age 92 went on to be with the Lord on May 9th, 2023 in the presence of her family at her home in Asheville NC. Jean was born in Sayre PA to the late Michael and Mary (Namet) Long. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her brothers, Michael and John Long, her son, John Morningstar, and son in-law, Phil Gates. Jean is survived by her brother George Long (wife, Billie Long) along with 6 children, 20 grandchildren, 37 great-grandchildren, 7...

Cynthia Lee Stella, 60, of Asheville passed suddenly on Wednesday, May 23, 2023.  Asheville Area Alternative Funeral and Cremation Services is in search of her daughter, Angela Howard, and can be reached at 828-258-8274.

John S. Maney, 70, of Asheville, North Carolina passed away Wednesday, May 17, 2023 at his home.  A native of Buncombe County, Mr. Maney was born March 30, 1953 to the late Robert DeVond Maney, Sr. and Katherine Ann Atkins Maney, and preceded in death by his brother Robert D. “Butch” Maney, Jr.  A graduate of Clyde A. Erwin High School, John was always a kind soul, whether watching over his nephew or making sure visitors felt welcome and experienced...

Johnathan “John” David Bass, 44, of Asheville passed away suddenly on Sunday, May 14, 2023. Born January 9, 1979 in Asheville, NC, he was a son of Rev. Jack William Riddle Jr. and Katheryn Bass Riddle of Marshall, NC. He attended North Buncombe High School. He is preceded in death by grandparents, Julian and Sally Banks and James Bass. In addition to his parents, he is survived by siblings, Aaron Riddle and his spouse, Jessica, of Mars Hill, NC, and Nicole Henderson and her...

Hugh Mayronne of Black Mountain, NC, passed away on April 24, 2023. Mr. Mayronne was born in Harvey, LA on October 27, 1933. He was preceded in death by his parents George Jules Mayronne, Sr. and Agatha Fisher Mayronne, and his brothers George Jules Mayronne, Jr., and Oswald Harry Mayronne, Sr. He is survived by his beloved wife, Penny Williams Mayronne, and daughters Gale Naquin, Rhonda Mayronne, Monica Relle, Lorie Busch, sister Agatha Haydel, stepson Sean Tongate, and eight grandchildren...

Ellen Grace McDade Hull - May 2, 1945 - May 17, 2023 - Asheville, NC Ellen passed away May 17, 2023 at Deerfield Episcopal Retirement Community in Asheville, NC after a valiant 4-year battle with cancer. She celebrated her 78th birthday May 2 with a smile, a smile that she wore throughout her life. It was a life filled with music and love of nature. She loved opera. Handel, Verdi, Donizetti and Bellini were some of her favorite composers. She was also a talented musician, an interest that...

Tabetha Anne Lamb, 56, of Nebo, NC, passed away May 16, 2023, at the Care Partners Solace Center in Asheville, NC. Tabetha was born in Morganton, NC. She is preceded in death by her father, Clarence Lamb and a half-sister Anna Lamb. Surviving Tabetha is her mother, Zora Elizabeth Estes Pippert; sister, Tonja Chambers (Earl) of Highlands Ranch, Co; brother, Robert Lamb (Traci) of Nebo, NC; half-sister, Cathy Grimsley of Mesa, AZ; stepchildren, Cathy and Amy; 5 nieces and nephews; 5 great...

Helen Wilson McCrorie, 77, of Asheville passed away on Sunday, May 14, 2023.