All Obituaries

(Due to Covid-19 concerns, all who attend funeral services are REQUIRED to wear mask and practice social distancing)    Ms. Edna Mae Ashley, a native of Asheville, went home to be with our LORD on June 28, 2020. She was a phenomenal lady who had two daughters and four sons of which a daughter and two sons are deceased. She attended Asheville Public Schools, Stephens-Lee High School, and received her GED from Asheville Buncombe Technical Community College. She worked as an...

(Due to Covid-19 concerns, all who attend funeral services are REQUIRED to wear mask and practice social distancing)    Ke’Von “Man Man” Ailes was born on December 27th, 1994 to Demetria Ailes and Jeff Hyatt. He was better known as “Man Man,” and attended Asheville City Schools. He cherished his son Cole, enjoyed sports, working on cars, and found joy in providing food for the homeless community. Ke’Von would lighten up a room with his big...

(Due to Covid-19 concerns, all who attend funeral services are STRONGLY advised to wear mask and practice social distancing)    Michelle McLean departed this life on June 22, 2020 to transition for a more peaceful life with GOD. She was born January 17, 1974 to Christopher and Francena Harrison Griffith in Asheville, and was affectionally called Mimi by her family and friends. Michelle worked many years as a CNA, Med-Tech, and attended AB-Tech majoring in Culinary Arts. She was...

Ralph Lewis Hunsucker was born on February 23, 1963 to Nellie Anne Horton in Asheville. He was later adopted by Mr. Hugh Bryan Hunsucker when he was a toddler. Lewis was a DJ with WBMU radio. He earned his GED shortly after the birth of his first son, and later worked on a degree from Asheville Buncombe Technical Community College. He had 4 children from his first marriage, and helped raise 2 other children from his second marriage. While raising his children, he also was a heavy duty...

(Due to Covid-19 concerns, all who attend funeral services are STRONGLY advised to wear mask and practice social distancing)    Frank “Tommy” Smith  Sunrise: August 4, 1952 - Sunset: May 20, 2020   Frank Thomas Smith best known as “Tommy,” loving father, grandfather, uncle, nephew, cousin and friend, transitioned to Heaven on May 20, 2020. A veteran of the US Air Force and a retired employee from the Charles George VA Medical Center, he was...

Elizabeth Cumie Sharpe Fretwell   Loving Mother, Grandmother, Aunt, Cousin and Friend, Elizabeth transitioned to her Heavenly resting place on Monday, May 18, 2020 at Haywood County Hospital. She was born Dec 21, 1923 in Jackson County, NC to the late Lee Conley and Mary Sharpe. She married her late husband John Fretwell Jr. on Feb 16, 1945, and to this union one son was born, James Fretwell Sr. She was the eldest of 4 children. She became a member of Pleasant Grove Baptist Church of...

John D. Howard Jr., beloved Husband, Father, and Stepfather of 37 years, transitioned to Heaven on May 17, 2020. He will be dearly missed by his loved ones. The family is receiving friends Friday May 22nd 2pm-7pm and Saturday May 23rd 10am -7pm at 158 Baboos Place Asheville, NC 28806. The family of Mr.Howard thanks everyone for all the kind words, thoughts, and prayers.   A MAN LIKE YOU I remember the first couple times that we met, You were somebody I definitely could not...

In Loving Memory of Mrs. Ruth Virginia Littlejohn Montgomery A Daughter, Sister, Wife, Mother, Grandmother, Great Grandmother, and Aunt   Ruth Virginia Littlejohn Montgomery started her life’s journey on September 29, 1925. She was born in Henderson County, North Carolina to the late Richard Littlejohn and Odie Mills Littlejohn, and was the fifth sibling in her family. She got her wings on Wednesday May 12, 2020 in the am and met her Heavenly Father with joy and thanksgiving....

Eugene Jones Sr, passed in peace on May 12th, 2020, after a courageous battle with cancer. He was a native of Mars Hill, and was born on July 2, 1932 to Eugene Jones and Tessie Rucker. Eugene will always be remembered for his undivided devotion to the love of his life, Barbara Porter Jones. Together they shared 63 years of marriage and raised five children. As a dedicated husband and father, he took pride in his role as the provider. He knew that the secret to success was hard work. Eugene...

  Deonte` James Ellison was born on November 13, 2000 in Hendersonville, NC and was a resident of Buncombe County. He was a phenomenal athlete playing baseball and basketball since the age of 4. He continued with his love of baseball by playing for the Asheville Atlanta Braves, Blue Ridge Smoke, Dirtbags, and Buncombe County Schools. Deonte` played his heart out and gave it his all. He received numerous awards, trophies, homerun balls, game balls, and recognition. He always swung for...