All Obituaries

Aaron “Tater” Douglas Bruner passed away peacefully in his Fairview home on July 24, 2021 at the age of 37. Tater was born on December 31, 1983, in Knoxville, TN.  He was a graduate of Central High School.  He was known throughout his life to be a very quiet, compassionate, and humble soul.  His smile and laugh and quirky sense of humor was infectious to anyone who met him; never once did he meet a stranger. After graduating high school, his eagerness to...

Judy Lee Barnes, 77, of Leicester, North Carolina, went to be with the Lord on Wednesday, July 21st, 2021, at her home in Leicester.  Judy was born on January 1st, 1944, in Asheville, North Carolina, to the late William McDowell Clemmons and Ella Elizabeth Clemmons, both of Asheville, North Carolina.  Judy is preceded in death by her brothers, Charles W. Clemmons, Jack G. Clemmons, Harry H. Clemmons, Larry E. Clemmons, and sisters, Alta D. Morris, and Barbara J. Stills. Surviving...

  Matthew Murdic “Matt” Rabon II, 75, of Landrum, South Carolina, passed away at the Memorial Campus of Mission Hospital on July 21, 2021.  Matt was born in Camden, South Carolina on January 22, 1946, to the late Elizabeth Ann DeBruhl Rabon and Matthew Murdic Rabon I.  Matt is also preceded in death by his two brothers, Phil Rabon and Tim Rabon.  Matt attended North Greenville Junior College, completing general studies.  Later, he studied sign language...

Rob McCabe (Joe Robert McCabe II), 52, of Asheville, NC passed away on July 20, 2021 of natural causes. He was born on June 2nd, 1969 in Miami, FL. Rob grew up in Florida and Greencastle, IN. He made residences in both the states of Oregon and Indiana as a young adult, before traveling and residing in many places throughout his life. Rob devoted himself to music and biblical/religious studies. His musical abilities were cultivated from his youth and he  avidly performed and recorded as...

            Michael Wade “Mike” Mosseller of Mill Spring, North Carolina, passed July 19, 2021. He was fifty-six.             Mike was born November 15, 1964, to Joan Marie Mumpower and Wilbur Brainerd Mosseller in Battle Creek, Michigan. He served in the U.S. Army in Grenada. Mike was an avid fisherman, a gold panner, and a better brick mason than his...

Ronnie Lee Suttles, 56, of Swannanoa, North Carolina, passed away peacefully at his residence on July 18, 2021.  Ronnie was born on August 11, 1964, to Ramona Suttles, of Asheville, North Carolina, and the late Elmer Suttles, who passed away in 2013.  Ronnie is also preceded in death by his sister, Debra Ara. Ronnie graduated from Erwin High School.  He was a bassist for the band “Rip Haven”, an avid Washington Redskins fan, and a doting Pops to all his...

              Margaret M. Summey of Hendersonville, North Carolina, passed July 18, 2021, at the age of seventy-four.             Margaret was born June 8, 1946, to Lula Hollyfield and Donald Averett in Buncombe County, North Carolina. She graduated from C.D. Owen High School, and was a thirty-year resident of Hendersonville. She was of Christian...

           On Saturday, July 17, 2021, Robert Wesley Ward, loving father and husband, peacefully passed away at his residence in Brevard, NC, at the age of 90.             Robert was born on May 25, 1931 to Thomas and Lillian Ward of Greensboro, NC. Robert was a B – 26 gunner in the Korean War, 17th Bomb Wing, 5th Air Force and completed 50+ missions. Bob married his high school sweetheart, Margaret...

            Mr. McFalls was a lifelong resident of Madison County. Mr. McFalls was met in death by his infant daughter, Holly Marie McFalls (1988), his father, Carol McFalls (2003), and his brother, Carroll David McFalls (2008). He is survived by his mother, Ilone Nallion McFalls of Marshall; his daughter, Maya Reece of Marshall; his brother, Danny “Boone” McFalls of Leicester, and sisters Sharon (Tim) Davie of Greenville,...

  Big Ed: Respected educator, successful referee and mentor, avid fisherman, devoted husband, loving father, generous grandfather.  A life well-lived and worthy of remembrance, now joining the Lord he served faithfully in and out of Mount Carmel Baptist Church and reuniting with his beloved life partner, Lynn and his oldest son Bryan.  Missed by many but also celebrated on earth by all those whose life he touched. Edward Earl Chambers passed away unexpectedly early Friday...