All Obituaries

Betty Ilene Haisley, 92, went to heaven on January 16, 2020 at the Care Partners Solace Center.  Betty was born to David and Lillie Weaver in Fairmount, Indiana, on March 12, 1927.  She is preceded in death by her five siblings; and her husband of 61 years, Keith Haisley.  After retiring to Florida, Betty and Keith enjoyed traveling, riding bikes and spending time with family.  Betty loved playing bridge with her friends.  People she met were drawn to her sharp wit...

 Cheryl Lynn Lewis, 60, of Leicester, passed away Wednesday, January 15, 2020, at the Care Partners Hospice Solace Center in Asheville.      Cheryl was born in Buncombe County, NC on May 30, 1959, to Carl Monroe Lewis and Carol Ann Roberts McHone. She worked at Blue Ridge Bone & Joint/Emerge Ortho.      Cheryl was preceded in death by her father.      She is survived by, and was the best mom ever to, her son, Bobby...

     James Bernice “Butch” Wallace, 76, of Arden, North Carolina, passed away Sunday, January 12, 2020, at the Charles F. George VA Medical Center in Asheville.      He was born in Buncombe County, NC to the late James Calvin Wallace and Thelma Virginia Hudgins Wallace. He was married to his wife of 51 years, Linda Lou Boehm Wallace. He attended Biltmore School and served his country proudly in the United States Army. He worked at...

     Bill Dyer, 69, of Sylva went home to be with the Lord on Thursday, January 9th 2020 after an extended illness.       He is preceded in death by Albert Dyer (Father), Jerry Dyer (Infant Son), and Robert (Junebug) Franks (Nephew). He is survived by his mother Dorthy Dyer, brother Bob Dyer, and two sisters Susie Franks and Cathy Dyer. He is also survived by his wife Rita Dyer, three daughters Diann Barker, Crystal Dyer, and Melissa Dyer; Six...

Robert L. Milton, 68, passed away from a lengthy battle with COPD on Tuesday, January 7th, 2020. Youngest of three born to Lawrence E. and Helen Milton. Was a resident over 30 years in the Jacks Creek Community, of Green Mountain, NC. A retired school teacher from Mitchell High School, in which he ran the banner program for the athletic department and was the admissions clerk for football, basketball, & baseball home games. Also assisted, mentally disabled children at the Mountain...

C. Randall Waldrop, 81, of Lake Toxaway, NC was taken out of this world on Saturday, January 4, 2020 and entered into the presence of Our Lord. He is now at home at the throne of God.  Randall is survived by his wife of 60 years, Doris. He also leaves behind daughters Karen (Mike) Kirkman of Greensboro, NC and Deidera Waldrop of the home, grandsons Nick Kirkman and girlfriend Jen Scott of Raleigh, NC and Thomas(Rachel) Kirkman of Greenville, NC. Also surviving Randall is his brother...

Ima Jean Clayton Lance, 84, of Rosman, North Carolina, died January 4, 2020, at Transylvania Regional Hospital. Ima Jean was born in Rosman, North Carolina, on August 20, 1935, to Emma Conley Clayton and Tom Clayton. She was active in Mount Moriah Baptist Church, enjoyed bingo, fishing and planting flowers. She was a collector, especially of angels and dolls. Ima Jean loved her dogs, and loved talking to people. She retired from her work at Ecusta in the 1980’s. Ima Jean was preceded...

     Joyce Ann Payne Roberts, age 81, of Leicester, North Carolina, died Thursday, January 2, 2020, at her home.      Joyce was born July 30, 1938, to Myrtle Fisher and Jerry Clay Payne in Marshall, NC. She graduated from North Buncombe High School, then worked as a self-employed seamstress. Joyce attended the Baptist Church.      She was preceded in death by both of her parents; her husband, John W. Roberts; three of her children, Elizabeth,...

Jackie Lamar Banks, 58, died after a long illness on January 2, 2020. He was a lifelong truck driver. Predeceased by his mother, Janet Harper Banks, he is survived by his father, Jackie Edward Banks and his wife, Judy; his daughter Mandy Banks; and his four grandchildren. A celebration of life will be held at 11 o’clock the morning of Saturday, January 11, 2020 at Sardis United Methodist Church. Pastor Jody Halstead will officiate, and the family will receive friends following the...

Randolph Harold (Randy) Truempy, age 43, of Hendersonville, North Carolina, passed Thursday, January 2, 2020, at the Elizabeth House in East Flat Rock, North Carolina. Randy was born November 16, 1976, to Judy K. Ahn-Kuge and Randolph Harry Truempy. He graduated from Hendersonville High School. Randy enjoyed reading, playing video games and watching movies. He loved to laugh, cared about everyone he encountered,  and attended the Kingdom Hall of Jehovah’s...