Obituaries
Doris Wellons Bresler
Jan 1, 2013
WEAVERVILLE—Doris Wellons Bresler, age 91, formerly of Weaverville, died Tuesday, January 1, 2013, in Powder Springs, GA. Doris was born October 15, 1921, in Jefferson, NC, and was a resident of Weaverville for a number of years. She was a member of Weaverville United Methodist Church. She was preceded in death by her parents, Robert and Lucy Caudill Wellons; husband,...
Emil Agosta
Dec 30, 2012
WEAVERVILLE—Emil Agosta, age 90, of Weaverville, died Sunday, December 30, 2012. Emil was born August 27, 1922, in New York City, N.Y. He was the son of the late Giuseppe and Louisa Bellino Agosta. Emil worked in aviation after his 1940 graduation from Commerce High School in Manhattan. He worked in the industry for 14 years as a mechanic and...
Blanche Hamlin Greene
Dec 30, 2012
WOODFIN—Blanche Hamlin Greene, age 85, of 174 Elkwood Ave., died Sunday, December 30, 2012. Mrs. Greene was born October 28, 1927, in High Point to the late Roy and Nell Wilson Hamlin. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her brothers, J.R., Arnold, Ronnie, and Pete Hamlin. Mrs. Greene grew up in Buncombe County where she...
Helen Cox Sexton
Dec 29, 2012
ALEXANDER - Helen Cox Sexton, age 95, formerly of Snelson Road, died Saturday, December 29, 2012, in Florida where she had resided the past three years with her son. Mrs. Sexton was born August 28, 1917, in Buncombe Co., NC, where she lived most of her life. She was the daughter of the late Horace V. and Laura Savannah Ray...
Mae Christina Clark
Dec 28, 2012
WOODFIN—Mae Christina Clark, age 82, of 22 Mulberry Street went to be with Jesus on Friday, December 28, 2012. She was born in Asheville on September 21, 1930. Her father was Wade Adolphus Penley and her mother was Cora Lee Hamlin. In addition to her parents, she was also preceded in death by her husband, Leonard Stokes Clark, and her...
Ida Fox Ballard
Dec 26, 2012
WEAVERVILLE—Ida Fox Ballard, age 91, of Weaverville, died Wednesday, December 26, 2012. Mrs. Ballard was born June 27, 1921, in Madison County and was a resident of Buncombe County for most of her life. She was a member of Woodland Hills Church. She was the daughter of the late R.S. and Della Banks Fox, and the wife of the late...
Coe Ann Dillingham Hughes
Dec 24, 2012
WEAVERVILLE—Coe Ann Dillingham Hughes, age 81, of Weaverville, died Monday, December 24, 2012. She was a native of Buncombe County and the daughter of the late Leonard and Charm Lee Dillingham. Her beloved husband of 56 years, Harry Neville Hughes; sisters, Polly Sica and Betty Lollar; and brothers, Leonard, Bill, Eddy, and Larry Dillingham also preceded her in death. Coe...
Reverend Joel Ruell Raby
Dec 23, 2012
ASHEVILLE - Reverend Joel Ruell Raby of Asheville was carried into the arms of his loving Saviour on Sunday, December 23, 2012.
Born October 28, 1947 in Buncombe County, he was the son of the late Oscar A. and Inez Taylor Raby. In addition to his parents he was preceded in death by his sister, Peggy Raby Rice, and...
Diane Buckner Brigmon
Dec 22, 2012
WEAVERVILLE - Diane Lynn Buckner Brigmon, age 58, of 3 Clinton Street died Saturday, December 22, 2012 after a brief illness. Diane was born January 20, 1954 in Buncombe County where she had lived all of her life. She was a committed supporter of the local Boy Scouts organization and was an avid gardener who enjoyed working in her yard....
Johnnie Rector Roberts
Dec 22, 2012
WEAVERVILLE—Johnnie Rector Roberts, age 88, of 191 Long's Chapel Road died Saturday, December 22, 2012. Mrs. Roberts was born March 3, 1924 in Buncombe County where she had lived all of her life. She was preceded in death by her parents, John and Texie Hyatt Rector; husband, B. Joe Roberts who died in 2011; sisters, Hazel Hyatt, Mary Lou Watson,...
Doris Holcombe Bartlett
Dec 17, 2012
ASHEVILLE—Doris Holcombe Bartlett, age 73, of 161 Reed Street, died Monday, December 17, 2012. Mrs. Bartlett was born October 10, 1939, in Asheville. She was a loving wife and mother and the financial manager for Bartlett Brothers Plumbing, as well as an amateur wedding photographer. She was the daughter of the late Clyde and Mary Cole Holcombe. Surviving are her...
Mary Lucille Wilson
Dec 16, 2012
WOODFIN—Miss Mary Lucille Wilson, age 86, of Cottage Street, died Sunday, December 16, 2012. Miss Wilson was born November 4, 1926, in Yancey County and was a resident of Buncombe County for most of her life. Lucille was a retired nurse's aid from Brooks-Howell Nursing Home and a member of Indian Creek Baptist Church in Yancey County. She was a...
Clydia Hamlin Radford
Dec 12, 2012
WEAVERVILLE—Clydia Hamlin Radford, age 93, formerly of 476 Old Mars Hill Hwy., died Wednesday, December 12, 2012. Mrs. Radford was born July 15, 1919, in Madison County and lived her adult life in Buncombe County. She was preceded in death by her parents, Oscar Ellis and Jane Briggs Hamlin; and her husband, Herschel Radford who died in 1998. Surviving are...
Hazel Crouch Hyer
Dec 10, 2012
OAK ISLAND—Mrs. Hazel Crouch Hyer, age 88, passed away on December 10, 2012, at Hospice Care and Life Center in Brunswick County with her loving family by her side. Hazel "Haze" Crouch Hyer was born in Gastonia on March 7, 1924. Hazel was the daughter of the late Amos Crouch and Pearle Crouch. Surviving are her daughter, Rebecca Deweese of...
Edd Elkins
Dec 4, 2012
WEAVERVILLE—Edd Elkins, 79, received everlasting life at his home Tuesday morning, December 4, 2012, surrounded by his loving family.
Edd was born in Yancey County to the late Garrett and Azelia Wallace Elkins. He was a resident of Weaverville where he and his wife owned Elkins Antiques for 40 years. He was also the owner of Elkins & Son...
Joshua Dean Swann
Dec 4, 2012
FAIRVIEW—Joshua Dean Swann, age 32, of Fairview died Tuesday, December 4, 2012 at his home. Our beloved son was preceded in death by his father, Robin Swann and both paternal grandparents. He is survived by his wife, Sarah Burnette Swann of Fairview; mother, Lisa Swann of Asheville; son, Zachery Dylan Swann of Fairview; maternal grandmother (Nanny), Joann Barr and her...
Norma Allen Bustle
Dec 3, 2012
WEAVERVILLE—Norma Allen Bustle, age 83, of E. Rolling Acres died Monday, December 3, 2012. Mrs. Bustle was born March 20, 1929, in Buncombe County where she had lived all of her life. She attended Blanton's Business College. She was a longtime member of Merrimon Avenue Baptist Church and currently a member of Newbridge Baptist Church. She was preceded in death...
Maefrie Allen
Dec 1, 2012
BARNARDSVILLE—Maefrie Allen, age 94, of 31 Burleson Branch Rd., died Saturday, December 1, 2012. Mrs. Allen was born May 1, 1918, in Yancey County and was a resident of Buncombe County for most of her life. She was a loving mother who enjoyed gardening, working with flowers, and spending time making her home special for her family. She was preceded...
Pearlie Jane Haney Radcliff
Nov 30, 2012
PLEASE SEE NEW FUNERAL SCHEDULE LEICESTER—Pearlie Jane Haney Radcliff, age 78, of 471 Ridgeview Rd., died Friday, November 30, 2012. Mrs. Radcliff was born August 9, 1934, in Buncombe County. She retired from Square D in 1991 and was a member of Mt. View Freewill Baptist Church. She was preceded in death by her parents, Horace and Mary Jane Paris...
Ada Lea Riddle
Nov 28, 2012
ASHEVILLE—Ada Lea Riddle, age 82, of Baird Cove Rd. died Wednesday, November 28, 2012. Mrs. Riddle was born July 25, 1930, in Yancey County and was a resident of Buncombe County for most of her life. She was formerly employed at Lion's Industry for the Blind. Ada Lea was a great cook and enjoyed flower gardening. She attended Union Chapel...
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