Obituaries
Mary Frances \ Sprague
Oct 16, 2012
WEAVERVILLE—Mary Frances "Nana" Sprague, 92, of Weaverville, died Tuesday, October 16, 2012, after a brief period of declining health. Born February 21, 1920, in Hempstead, NY, she was the daughter of the late Richard and Edna Hasslinger. She is also preceded in death by her husband of 56 years, George Francis Sprague; son, George Richard Sprague; and sisters, Ruth Bamman...
Elizabeth \ Huntley
Oct 14, 2012
WEAVERVILLE—Elizabeth "Libby" Huntley, age 87, of 6 Deerpen Drive died Sunday, October 14, 2012. Mrs. Huntley was born January 11, 1925, in Madison County and was a resident of Buncombe County for most of her life. During World War II she was a clerk at the Pentagon in Washington, DC. She later was a volunteer at the VA Hospital through...
Margaret \"Peggy\" O'Hare Irwin
Oct 14, 2012
ASHEVILLE—Founder of ChainFree Asheville, Margaret "Peggy" O'Hare Irwin passed away on Sunday, October 14, 2012, after a two-year battle with cancer. She died at home in the company of her family, friends and beloved dogs. Peggy was born in Washington, DC, on March 30, 1948. Her mother was Ms. Mary Margaret McGuire O'Hare of Knoxville, Tenn. Her father was Dr....
Sharon Marie Fuchs
Oct 14, 2012
WEAVERVILLE—Sharon Marie Fuchs, age 57, of Weaverville, passed away Sunday, October 14, 2012, surrounded by her loving family following a courageous battle with cancer.
Sharon was born November 24, 1954, in Neenah, Wis. She enlisted out of high school in the US Army, serving during the Vietnam War. She graduated from UNCA with a degree in meteorology and retired...
Betty Benfield Pike
Oct 13, 2012
WEAVERVILLE—Betty Benfield Pike, age 82, of McCurry Rd., went home to her Heavenly Father on Saturday, October 13, 2012. "Bett" was born February 22, 1930, in Burke County. She loved gardening, cooking, and caring for her family and friends. She was a member of Salem United Methodist Church. She loved being "Mom" to all. She was preceded in death by...
Leonard Stokes Clark
Oct 12, 2012
WOODFIN—Leonard Stokes Clark, age 81, of 22 Mulberry St., went to be with his creator on Friday, October 12, 2012.
He was born in Barnardsville on January 20, 1931. His father was Vernon Rufus Clark and his mother was Ada Anders Clark. In addition to his parents he was also preceded in death by his brothers, Ted Arnold Clark,...
Carrie Rubena Allen Frizsell
Oct 12, 2012
FAIRVIEW—Carrie Rubena Allen Frizsell, age 78 of Fairview died Friday, October 12, 2012. Carrie Rubena was born May 1, 1934 in Buncombe County where she lived most of her life. Her parents, Carmen and Elda Haynes Allen; son, Michael Allen Frizsell, who died at birth; sister, Clara Peeler and brother, Thurman Allen all preceded her in death. Surviving are her...
William \ Horton
Oct 10, 2012
CARY—William "Bill" Horton, age 92, of Cary, died on Wednesday, October 10, 2012.
Mr. Horton was born July 23, 1920, in Stockdale, Ohio, and was a resident of Dayton, Ohio, for most of his life. He resided in Conover a number of years before moving to Cary three years ago. He was a retired Civil Service employee and a...
John David Freeland
Oct 8, 2012
WEAVERVILLE—John David Freeland, Jr., age 56, of Clearview Lane, died Monday, October 8, 2012. Mr. Freeland was born April 22, 1956, in Buncombe County. He worked at Lowe's Home Improvement as Receiving Manager and was a NASCAR enthusiast. He was a member of Pole Creek Baptist Church. He was preceded in death by his parents, John D. and Rosetta Belle...
Clifford R. \ Morgan
Oct 7, 2012
WEAVERVILLE—Clifford Roland "Pudgy" Morgan, age 76, of Weaverville died Sunday, October 7, 2012.
Mr. Morgan was born August 19, 1936. He was a native and lifelong resident of Buncombe County. He served in the US Army, most of his time spent in Germany. He was a graduate of Oakley High School and Western Carolina College. During his career, he...
Allan R. Waldrop
Oct 4, 2012
WEAVERVILLE—Allan R. Waldrop, age 62, of Weaverville, died Thursday, October 4, 2012. Allan was born January 21, 1950, in Buncombe County where he had lived all of his life. He formerly worked at DaBur Industries. He was the son of Jean H. Waldrop of Weaverville and the late Woodard F. Waldrop. Surviving in addition to his mother are his daughter,...
Earl Lee Moss
Oct 2, 2012
WEAVERVILLE—Earl Lee Moss, age 74, of Ivy Park Dr., died Tuesday, October 2, 2012. Mr. Moss was born April 11, 1938, in Madison County. He was a son of the late Dewey and Vera Mae Robinson Moss. Surviving are his sons, Anthony "Tony" Moss of Hiram, Ga., and Rodney Moss of Acworth, Ga.; sisters, Dorothy Williams of Murfreesboro, Tenn., Vera...
James Garrett Fox
Oct 1, 2012
LEICESTER—James "J.G." Garrett Fox, age 80, of Leicester, died Monday, October 1, 2012, surrounded by his loving family.
Mr. Fox was born September 17, 1932, in Yancey County. He retired from the US Army as Sgt. First Class after 22-1/2 years of service. He served in Vietnam from 1967-1969 where he was awarded two Silver Stars, two Bronze Star...
Andrew F. \ Melchionna
Sep 28, 2012
ASHEVILLE—Andrew F. "Sonny" Melchionna, age 86, of Asheville, died Friday, September 28, 2012.
Mr. Melchionna was born August 28, 1926, in New York and was a resident of Buncombe County since 1998. He was a veteran of World War II, serving in the US Navy. He attended Asheville Freewill Baptist Church. He was preceded in death by his wife,...
Hoy \ Payne
Sep 28, 2012
WEAVERVILLE—Hoy "Dale" Payne, age 73 of KyFields died Friday, September 28, 2012. Mr. Payne was born March 7, 1939 in Madison County and was a resident of North Augusta, SC for most of his life and a resident of Weaverville since 2000. He retired from Overnite Transportation as office manager. Mr. Payne served in the U.S. Navy and loved to...
Joseph M. Canfield
Sep 26, 2012
WEAVERVILLE—Joseph M. Canfield, III, age 93, of Weaverville, died Wednesday, September 26, 2012. Mr. Canfield was born January 12, 1919, in Philadelphia, Pa. He had a varied career in railroad transit, retiring in 1984 and moving to the Asheville area. He was a member of the Civitan Club for a number of years and a member of First Presbyterian Church...
Katherine \ Owenby
Sep 26, 2012
ASHEVILLE—Katherine "Kathy" Owenby, age 51, of 52 Oak Hill Dr., died Wednesday, September 26, 2012. Kathy was born June 2, 1961, in Buncombe County. She was the daughter of Joyce Payne Roberts and the late John W. Roberts. She was also preceded in death by her sister, Beth Roberts. Surviving in addition to her mother are her husband, Patrick Owenby;...
Jean B. Van Fleet
Sep 25, 2012
Jean B. Van Fleet, age 84, of Weaverville, died Tuesday, September 25, 2012. Mrs. Van Fleet was born September 19, 1928, in Cortland, New York. She formerly lived in Moravia, New York, having lived in Weaverville since 1989. She was preceded in death by her parents, Harold and Irene Gribbohm Burgess; and husband, Schuble Dean Van Fleet. Surviving are her...
Conley \ Hamlin
Sep 25, 2012
MARION—Conley "Pete" Hamlin, age 87, of Marion, died Tuesday, September 25, 2012.
Pete was born February 26, 1925, in Buncombe County and was a resident of Marion since 1967. He was a veteran of World War II serving in the US Navy. He owned and operated Pete's Body Shop in Woodfin from 1958 to 1967. Afterward he taught auto...
W.E. \ Harron
Sep 24, 2012
WEAVERVILLE—W.E. "Gene" Harron, age 89, of 600 Locust Grove Rd., died Monday, September 24, 2012.
Mr. Harron was born March 25, 1923, in Buncombe County. He retired from Ecusta Olin Paper Company after 30 years. Gene enjoyed cattle and tobacco farming. He was a US Army veteran and served in World War II. He was a member of Locust...
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