All Obituaries

Alfreda Robinson Ashford, 47, of Asheville passed away on August 15, 2018 at the John F. Keever, Jr. Solace Center. She was born on October 24, 1970 to Alfred Leroy Robinson and Ellen Louise Johnson Robinson. Alfreda earned an Associate's Degree in Teaching and was a dedicated caregiver in the healthcare industry and a daycare teacher. In addition to her parents, she is survived by her husband, Wayne Darnell Ashford; children Markquise Robinson, Tykema Robinson, Thaddeus Robinson and...

James 'Jim' Bashista, 48, of Asheville, North Carolina passed away on August 12, 2018. He was born on February 27, 1970 in McKeesport, Pennsylvania to Dianna L. Montgomery. Jim is preceded in death by his father, Edward Bashista. Jim was a professional drywaller for the Union for 20 years. He loved riding motorcycles and fishing. Jim never met a stranger and was a friend to everyone. He is survived by his children, Brandon Bashista of Asheville, North Carolina, Kayla Dandoy of...

Sally Diane Belardo was born in New York City on October 8, 1941, to parents John Luigi Belardo of Bayonne, NJ and Frances Clara Larkin of Jefferson, NH; she died at the home of her daughter Susan Diane Gillette in Weaverville, North Carolina on the morning of August 11, 2018. Thanks to Care Partners Hospice and their wonderful caregivers for helping her transition peacefully. Sally married Robert Sherwood Gillette on September 20, 1960, in Gulfport, Mississippi at the age of 18 and they...

Beverly Ann Reutebuch Brockway fell asleep peacefully into the arms of Jesus on Thursday, August 9, 2018, at Emerald Ridge in Asheville, NC, at the age of 79. She was born in Cass County, Logansport, Indiana, on April 28, 1939, to Gerald Reutebuch and May Lucile Otto Reutebuch, who both preceded her in death. Beverly grew up in Indiana, attending elementary school in both Grass Creek and Logansport, IN. At her parent’s direction, she left home at the age of 15 to attend high school...

Octavia  (Tav) McMillan Chalk, age 61, a lifelong resident of Asheville, NC, died Thursday afternoon August 2nd. Octavia was born on November 7, 1956 in Asheville, NC to the late Samuel and Octavia McMillan and was the youngest of 9 children. Surviving are her children Nasha McMillan, Don Samuel McMillan, Mishaunta McMillan, Hendric McMillan, Daniel McMillan, (Susan), Genae McMillan, Adrian McMillan, Mishayla Harwood (Wayne); brother, Samuel McMillan; sisters Tecora Leake, Geneva...

Dr. Carole Ann Kendig (whose name at birth was Carole Ann Pike), 82 years young, of Asheville, NC (formerly of Dover, NH; Millburn, NJ; NYC; St. Petersburgh, Fla.; and Elkins, W.Va.) went Home to her eternal rest on July 31, 2018 at Mission Memorial Hospital, Asheville, NC after a brief hospitalization. She is predeceased by her mother, Mary Elizabeth Daniels (Pike) of Elkins, W.Va. and her father, John Urban Pike of Harlan, Ky. She is survived by her Life-Partner of 45 years, Patricia L....

Frank Rex Wright Jr, 73, of Asheville, passed away on July 30, 2018.   Frank was born on May 14, 1945, in Buncombe County. He is preceded in passing by his wife, Blanche Wright.   He worked as a road maintenance worker for the City of Asheville. When not working he enjoyed spending time fishing.   Frank is survived by his son, Frank Wright III; his sister, Lorain Edgar; his granddaughters, Candice Wright, Lindsay Lynch, and Melissa Roberts; grandsons Matthew Staffon,...

Wilma Jean Hoglen passed away peacefully on July 24, 2018 at her home in Canton, NC where she lived with her daughter. Jean spent her working years as a human resource manager in retail sales. She most enjoyed working with the public and spent several years at the Biltmore House as a tour guide. Jean is preceded in death by her husband of 42 years, Carl Hoglen and her son, Steven Neil. Left to cherish her memory is her daughter, Carlene Hoglen of Canton, NC; sister Kathy (Dan) Kascak of...

     Fred N. Burnham, 69 of Hendersonville, NC passed away on July 23, 2018 surrounded by family.      He was born in Montague City, MA. to James & Marion (Cook) Burnham. Lived in Wallingford, VT & surrounding area, moved to Rockledge, Fl, then settled in NC. He was a Navy veteran, railroader, carpenter, & truck driver.      He is survived by his wife Karen (Randolph)Burnham, children Samantha (Agustin) Serrano, Joshua...

     Bessie Louise Horton, age 94, of Marion, NC passed away on Sunday July 22, 2018 at Autumn Care of Marion. She went to sleep Saturday night and woke up in Heaven Sunday morning.      She was born on March 7, 1924 to the late Will & Cozy Nelson. She was a member of Glenwood Baptist Church and enjoyed her cats, making flower arrangements and playing bingo. She was the last sibling in her family.      She was preceded in death by...