Ryan Michael Foti, 31, formerly of Hendersonville, died Saturday, December 17, at his home in the Bronx, NY due to a sudden illness. Born in New Jersey, he had lived in Port St. Lucie, FL and had lived in Hendersonville where he graduated from East Henderson High School. Following graduation he entered the U.S. Army in 1998. He was stationed at Fort Polk, LA and served as a sergeant with the 204th MP Company in Vincenza, Italy, Kosovo and Iraq. After his discharge in 2006 he received his BS in Biochemistry from the College of Mount Saint Vincent in Yonkers, NY.
He loved music, cars, flying, and scuba diving and was a wine and coffee connoisseur. Ryan was fluent in Spanish and Italian. He was a huge Mets and NY Giants fan and loved New York City and Broadway. He was of the Catholic faith.
He leaves behind his loving girlfriend, Nafeeza Ali of the Bronx; his parents, Kelly and William Foti; his brother, Matthew Foti; his paternal grandparents, Shirley and Guy Foti; his aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews, cousins and close friends as well as his military family. He also leaves his two cats, Tommy Bruce and Turbo. He was preceded in death by his maternal grandparents, James Robert Phalon and Lillian Phalon.

Kelly DeWitt Hill, 35, "Jim Kelly" to his cousins and "Uncle Jim" to Sydney and Mason, whom he tried to hang the moon for, took his heavenly promotion on Sunday, December 13, 2015. He was born with a rare medical condition known as Panhypopituitarism, which most do not survive past infancy, and complications of this disease took his life. He was preceded in death by his maternal grandparents, Lincoln and Carrie Maybin; uncle, Ted and his wife Rebecca.
He was not one to ever talk about his medical condition, and he did not want others to as well. He wanted to be known for who he was and not his illness. Kelly was a very kind, gentle and caring person who found contentment and joy in the simple things life has to offer. He loved his family and always looked forward to spending time with any or all of them.
Kelly was a 1999 graduate of EHHS and was employed by Falling Creek Camp for many years, and was most recently with Inside/Out Educational Adventures. He loved the Carolina Tar Heels, video games, books, people, fishing and Dollywood.
He is survived by his parents, Edsel and Lugenia Hill of Dana, with whom he resided; sister, Amanda Cantrell and her family, Shawn, Sydney & Mason, all of whom he loved very much; paternal grandparents, Dewitt and Louise Hill; several aunts, uncles and their families.

Anna Rebecca Drake, 33, a life-long resident of Hendersonville, went to be with her Heavenly Father Tuesday, March 18, 2014, at her home surrounded by family and loved ones.
Anna enjoyed spending time at the beach, water sports, riding on boats and traveling. She loved her home, feeding birds and being with her lab, Riley.
Anna is survived by her mother, Sandra C. Drake, father, Allen R. Drake both of Hendersonville, brother, Benjamin A. Drake and wife, April, her beloved nephew, Seth A. Drake all of East Flat Rock, the love of her life, Marshall H. Hagan, very best friend, Suzanne S. Justice both of Hendersonville, her canine companion, Riley and countless aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews, cousins and loved ones. We will miss her dearly.

William Eric Baker, 31, of Hendersonville, passed away Monday, Nov. 22, 2010, in service to his country.
He was preceded in death by his maternal grandfather, the Rev. Luther Capell (a Navy Veteran of World War II); paternal grandparents, Doyle and Vida Baker and Penny Alice Baker.
He was a native of Henderson County and lived here until enlisting in the U.S. Army at age 18. He served during the Kosovo War, Operation Iraqi Freedom, where he was awarded the Purple Heart after injuries sustained in an I.E.D. explosion and also served as protection at the Pentagon after the Sept. 11th attack. He served much of his Army Enlistment at Ft. Lewis, Tacoma, Washingon, in the ARMY 66th MP Company, 16th MP Brigade, 18th MP Brigade, 5th and 7th Special Forces Groups.
After his Army service ended in 2006, he enlisted in the Navy and worked in the Naval Information Operations Command. All of Petty Officer Baker's service with the Navy is classified. While serving in the Navy he performed multiple Naval Covert Operations.
Eric lived life to the fullest. He was an avid fisherman, and from surfing to snowboarding, he loved water and mountain alike. First to smile, he will be remembered best for an exuberant personality and a quick wit. He was a man who possessed uncommon integrity and loyalty with which he continually demonstrated his love for his family, battle buddies, friends and team mates. A rare and gifted person was he. We will miss you Eric.
He is survived by his parents, Karen Hughes and husband Joe of Waynesville and John Baker and wife Debbie of Huntersville; a nephew, Jacob Baker of Waynesville; a sister, Kelly Alexander and her two children (Nora and Austin) of Hendersonville; two brothers, John Ryan Baker of Huntersville and Josh Hughes of Asheville; his maternal grandmother, Frances Capell of Hendersonville; his paternal grandparents, Bill and Betty Baker of Wichita Falls, Texas; his uncle, Reverend Phillip Capell of Hendersonville; five aunts, Miriam Capell of Hendersonville, and Michelle Capell of Arden, and Dale Bailey of Hendersonville, Cindy Bragg of Texas and Linda Baker of Wichita Falls, Texas and many cousins, friends, soldiers and shipmates.