All Obituaries

Mark Britton Scroggs, 60, of Asheville passed away on Sunday, October 2, 2022 at his home.  Asheville Mortuary Services is in search of his children, Zachary and Michael, and can be reached at 828-254-0566.

Danny Lee King, age 59, of Marshall, N.C. went home to be with the Lord on September 30th, 2022. He is survived by his wife of 40 years, Donna King; two sons: Daniel King (Julie), Jeffrey King (Amy), all of Erwin, T.N.; daughter, Lisa King; six grandchildren, Joshua King (Danyelle), David King, Kayla Wyatt (Tyler), Tyler Tipton, Halie Clark (Cody), Hannah Miller (Blake), 9 great-grandchildren, 2 sisters, Tammy King (Darnell), Gail Woody (Johnny), sister-in-law, Annette Haynie, 2...

Larry Dean (Deano) Penley, 70, passed away on September 27, 2022 at Mission Hospital. A native and life-long resident of Buncombe County, he was the son of the late Vernon Bert (B J) Penley and Freida Penland. Survivors include his son, Buford Penley of Asheville and his daughter, Stephanie (Sissy) Labb of Arden; three grandchildren and two great grandchildren: April Franklin Gunter, Elexis Labb, Jaxton Labb, Chloe Watkins and Lilly Franklin. He also has a surviving sister and two...

Frank Miller, age 57, of Candler, NC, passed away September 27, 2022. Frank was born March 22, 1965, in Keyser, WV, to the late Joseph and Susie Miller. He graduated from Keyser High School. Frank was an Army Veteran. He also worked for Neo Services and Waffle House.  In addition to his parents, Frank was preceded in death by his siblings, Joe Miller and Tammy Miller. Those left to cherish his memory are his loving wife of 38 years, Dianne Miller; children, Cora (Wes) of Waynesville,...

William F. Bass (Bill), 91, of Alexander, NC died unexpectedly at home on Sept. 27.  He is survived by his wife, Ann Clark Bass, daughters Pamala Bass Sands (Laney), the Outer Banks, Lori Bass Brown (Chris), Binghamton NY, sister, Linda Suggs (Glenn) Raleigh, brother, Douglas Bass (Linda), Fayetteville NC, grandchildren, nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his father, Fred Bass, mother, Annie Hinnant Pace, brother, Kermit Bass, and sister, Frances Hales. From early years in...

Brevard- Mary Louise Phillips (Miller), 81, went home to be with the Lord on Monday, September 26, 2022. A native of Transylvania County, Louise was the daughter of the late Lee Haines Miller and Cora Searcy Miller Wolfe. In addition to her parents she was preceded in death by her brothers, James (infant), Donald (Don), Clifton (Cliff) Miller and sister Ruby Miller McCall. Louise spent many years working for P.H. Glatfelter/Ecusta in addition to her sewing and upholstery business. She had...

Thomas Claude Brigman, aged 72, passed away Sunday, September 25, 2022. Thomas was born January 6, 1950, in Rutherford, NC, to the late John Brigman and Sue Etta Boston Brigman. He attended East Rutherford High School and worked for Master Craft Corporation. Those left to cherish his memory are his loving wife, Sandra Brigman of Rutherfordton, NC; children, Thomas Brigman, Jr. and Renee Davis both of Rutherfordton, NC; siblings, Johnny Brigman of Forest City, NC, Paul Brigman of Ellenboro,...

Mary Lynn Woods, age 75, of Hendersonville, passed away Friday, September 23, 2022. Lynn was born June 25, 1947 in Greenville, SC. Lynn worked for Ameri Life and Health Services of Asheville as an Independent Representative until her retirement. Proceeding her in death was her grandson Cameron Chapman. Those left to cherish her memory are her children, Kelly Chapman, of Greenville, SC; John Chapman of Greenville, SC, Treva Craft (Johnny) of Piedmont, SC, Hyland Darnell (Darryl) of Ft....

Daniel Edward Pugh, age 72, beloved husband for 45 years to Dr. Cathy Pugh (nee Rajkovich).  Loving father of Thomas and Christopher.  Devoted brother of Claudia (Michael) Nix, his twin Donna Pugh and the late Cynthia (Peter) D’Angelo.  Brother-in-law to Nick (Ronelle), Thomas (Marcia) and Robert (Sally, deceased) Rajkovich.  Son of the late Robert and Eleanor Pugh. Proud uncle to Matthew, Mara, Melissa McKee and Mark D’Angelo (deceased), Erin (Scott) Mirsky,...

            Patrick “Kevin” Rich, fifty-eight, passed September 18, 2022, at home in Fletcher, North Carolina. Kevin was born December 22, 1963, to the late Martha and Alvin Rich in Asheville, North Carolina. Kevin was interested in cars, especially hot rods, and he enjoyed four-wheeling.             In addition to his parents, Kevin was preceded in death by a grandson,...