North Buncombe High Alumni Obituaries

Clinton Williams 86 of Columbus Ohio transitioned peacefully from this life on November 10 2025after a long and fulfilling journey. A lifelong resident of Asheville North Carolina Clinton was born June 20 1939 to the late Frank and Alice Searles Williams. For the past eleven years he had made his ho...

Wanda Fay Allen departed this life on Saturday May 03 2025 at Northside Hospital Gwinnett Lawrenceville Georgia. Wanda was born January 11 1954 in Fletcher North Carolina to William "Buss" Benjamin Jr. and Victoria Aurethia Whiteside Allen both parents preceded her in death. She was a 1972 graduate ...

Vance Anthony Funderburk affectionately know as "Shank" and Gator to his family and friends son of the late Fred and Sadie Justice Funderburk was born February 3 1952 in Asheville NC. Vance transitioned to his heavenly home on March 12 2025 at Mission Hospital in Asheville NC following a lengthy ill...

With heavy hearts we announce the passing of Mrs. Algenia Carter 86 of Fletcher who departed this earthly life for her eternal reward on Tuesday September 23 2025 at Care Partners Hospice. Born On September 17 1939 in Savannah Georgia Algenia was the only child of Rosa Deberry Brown 19232005 and Nat...

Mrs. Dorothy McAdams Sexton 92 of Asheville peacefully transitioned to her Heavenly home on Thursday April 10 2025 at the Laurels at Greentree Ridge. Dorothy was born in Anderson South Carolina on May 11 1932 and moved to Asheville NC at a early age. She was the daughter of the late William McAdams ...

Jennifer Bristol was born on April 19 1951 and transitioned on February 20 2025 at her home 16 Mulberry Hill Dr. in Asheville NC. Jennifer attended Asheville High School and after high school she joined the United States Air Force where she served for 13 years. Jennifer was preceded in death by her ...

Ralph "Ray" Edward Robinson of 979 West Chapel Road passed away peacefully on Monday October 6 2025 where he was surrounded by his son grandson and his sister at Mission Hospital. He was the son of the late Jesse Timothy Robinson and Margaret Miller Robinson. Ralph was preceded indeath by his brothe...

Mr. Fred Douglas Durham Jr. 74 of Asheville transitioned from this earthly life on Monday September 15 2025 at Care Partners Hospice. Born February 16 1951 in Greenville South Carolina he was the son of the late Fred Durham Sr. and the late Mamie Kilgore. Following his high school education he worke...

Louise Harris McAdams born November 21 1945 in Asheville NC to the late Betty Harris and Matthew Harris. She attended Allen High School and Stephens Lee High School class of 1963. She accepted Jesus Christ as her Savior in 1982. Louise was employed by the Federal Government for 22 years and operated...

Mr. Woodrow Wilson Glenn was born June 28 1956 to the late Queenie Belle Hall Glenn and the late Doc Steven Glenn in Newberry South Carolina. He departed this earthly life on December 15 2025 at his residence. Woodrow received his early education at Livingston Street Elementary David Miler Middle Sc...

Quincy Douglas Allen was born from the union of the late Rev. Robert Allen and the late Dorothy Moore on January 25th 1952 in Asheville NC. He grew up in Asheville along with his brothers and sisters. Quincy attended and graduated from TC Roberson High School in 1969. He also attended Cecils Junior ...

Desmond Tyrell Cruell 25 years of age was born to Marlon Cruell and Latonya Benjamin. He unfortunately departed this life on January 1 2026. He graduated from Brevard High School and worked at MDT Bromley Plastics Corporation until his death. He and the mother of his children Ivy Haith had two beaut...

Bobby Joe Harris, born August 21, 1933, in Green Creek, North Carolina, passed away January 4, 2026. He was the son of the late Jade and Mamie Fowler Harris.Bob graduated from Appalachian State University and dedicated his career to education, teaching at both A.C. Reynolds and Enka High School in B...

Barbara Lee Jones 93 of Hagerstown MD passed away peacefully on January 9 2026 in Asheville North Carolina of natural causes. She lived a long and full life surrounded by the love of family and friends. Born in Martinsburg West Virginia to Lester Theodore Ruppenthal and Viola Snyder Marshal Ruppenth...