All Obituaries

Harold Edward Lyda, 73, of Gerton, NC passed away on June 20, 2018. He was born November 30, 1944 to Ruby Hill Lyda and Otho Lyda in Henderson County. Harold loved to spend time outside, watching things grow. He especially enjoyed his time with his family and friends. He was exceptionally close to his grandsons and they will miss being there to tinker on old trucks with him. Harold was a charter member of the Gerton Fire Department and a member of the Bear Wallow Baptist...

William 'Bill' George Meece, 82, of Brevard peacefully passed away on Sunday, June 17, 2018 surrounded by family. He was born on August 8, 1935 to Myrtle Meece and Tillman Meece of Brevard. In addition to his parents,  Bill is preceded in death by his siblings, Paul Meece, Charles Lee Meece, David Meece, Wayne Garren, Sandra Garren and Betty McGaha. He is survived by his children, Todd Meece of Brevard, Tim Meece of Brevard and Tina Meece Messer...

Shane Ray King, 41, of Fletcher, passed away on June 17, 2018. Shane was born to his father, Marvin Eugene King, who predeceased him, and his mother, Denise Rae Nurnberger, on June 7, 1977. Shane is survived by his seven children, Chance, Sabrina, Leviticus, Sarah, Micah, Malachi and Hezekiah; his mother, Denise, and her husband, Pete Slaight; his siblings, Terry,...

Steve Fairchild, 71, of Balsam Grove, went home to be with the Lord on Thursday, June 14, 2018 at the Transylvania Regional Hospital after a courageous battle with cancer. He was an unique and caring individual that touched the lives of all who knew him. He enjoyed the outdoors and raising beautiful gardens. He will be forever missed. He was preceded in death by his...

Jeffrey Scott Jones, 68, went to his forever home on June 16, 2018, surrounded by his friends and family. Jeffrey was born January 19, 1950 to Charles Alford Jones Sr. and Bertha Mae Gibson Jones. A native to Buncombe county, Jeff was a Native of Candler and graduated from Enka High School in 1970. He enjoyed mechanic...

Juanita Virginia Justus Laughter, 80, passed away on June 3, 2018. She was born to Earlene and Roosevelt Justus on July 3, 1937 in Henderson County. Juanita loved to take her dog, Leo, on walks. She loved nature and spent a lot of time outside. She dedicated her life to raising her family and her favorite time was the time spent with them. In addition to her parents, Juanita is preceded in death by her husband, Alexander Laughter; four sons Arthur, Lonnie,...

Arild Johnsen, 55, passed away on June 10, 2018 at Solace House in Asheville, NC.  Arild was born April 26, 1963 in Lillestrom, Norway to Jan Hartvick Johnsen and Else Rustad.  He lived and worked around the world,...

Hamilton Gregory of Asheville died on June 9, 2018 at Mission Memorial Hospital. He was 74 years old. He is survived by daughter Jessamyn Gregory of Edneyville, son James Gregory of Youngsville, Louisiana, daughter June Gregory of Asheville, and grandchildren Brooke, Gracie, Blake, Demi, Kristin, Makayla, Bailey, and Ty.  He was predeceased by Merrell Gregory, his beloved wife of 44 years. ...

     Deborah Stein Leggat, 74, of Asheville, North Carolina, passed away Saturday, June 9, 2018 at Care Partners Hospice in Asheville.      Deborah was born in Washington D.C. on February 23, 1944, to the late Martha and Milton Stein. She attended Franklin College where she earned a B.A. degree in English....

Virginia Lynn (Gingo)Scott passed away Saturday, June 09, 2018 at the Elizabeth House Hospice in Flat Rock, North Carolina. Born October 11, 1956 in Corinth, Mississippi, she was a 1974 graduate of Corinth High School. Gingo attended Mississippi State University before earning a B.S. in Elementary Education from Mississippi College. She...