Obituaries
Ruth E. Rice
Feb 16, 2023
WEAVERVILLE – Ruth E. Rice, age 75, went to be with the Lord on Thursday, February 16, 2023, after her battle with cancer. She was born June 15, 1947, in Buncombe County where she lived all her life.
Ruth worked all her life until her health no longer allowed. She was a loving mother, grandmother, and sister. A dedicated Christian,...
Gloria Jean Coddington Woodson
Feb 16, 2023
Gloria Jean Coddington Woodson, 87, of Reems Creek Valley, died Thursday, February 16, 2023 at Aston Park Health Care Center.
Mrs. Woodson was born May 5, 1935, in Chicago, Illinois. She was the daughter of the late Clady B. Coddington and Ruby Renfro Coddington James.
She was preceded in death by her husband of 42 years, Robert M. Woodson, Sr....
Lauren Michaela "Mikki" Payne
Feb 15, 2023
ARDEN - Lauren Michaela “Mikki” Payne was born at 8:31 p.m. on a beautiful summer Sunday evening, August 22, 1999, in Hendersonville, North Carolina. Lauren was taken from us unexpectedly, leaving this world on February 15, 2023, at her life-long home in Arden.
Waiting to welcome her into eternity were her maternal grandparents James, Doad, and Joan; paternal grandmother, “Nana” Judy,...
Elizabeth Elaine Suttles
Feb 14, 2023
MARSHALL - Elizabeth Elaine Suttles, age 63, of Marshall, passed away at home surrounded by her family on Tuesday, February 14, 2023. She lived in Madison County for the past 30 years.
Beth was a master knitter who won several blue ribbons at the Madison County Fair for her creations. She was also known for her beautiful flower gardens. ...
Anne Louise Cekella
Feb 13, 2023
Anne Louise Cekella, born May 21, 1939 in Johnstown, PA. Anne was an only child, raised Catholic, played clarinet in the band, top student and homecoming queen. She was proud of her Italian heritage and learned the language from her mother and grandmother. She graduated from South Fork High School in 1957, and graduated Mercy Hospital School of Nursing in...
Glenda Caryl Rogers Roberts
Feb 13, 2023
MILLS RIVER – Glenda Caryl Rogers Roberts, age 77, of Fletcher, went to be with her Lord on February 13, 2023.
She was born October 30, 1945, to the late Robert Noel Rogers, Sr. and Myra Edna Black Rogers. She and her four siblings grew up in the Flat Creek community of Buncombe County and were taught Godly values and...
Nancy Jenkins Clinedinst
Feb 12, 2023
WEAVERVILLE – Nancy Jenkins Clinedinst, 86, passed away on Sunday, February 12, 2023 surrounded by her children, grandchildren and siblings.
A native and life long resident of Buncombe County, she was the daughter of the late Dan M. and Frances Davis Jenkins. She was also preceded in death by her husband, Elwin Bruce Clinedinst, Sr. in...
Howard Talmadge Cox, Jr.
Feb 10, 2023
ASHEVILLE - Howard was born July 7th, 1929 in Cambridge, MD. He was the son of Howard and Flora Cox. He was preceded in death by his wife, Ruth; his parents; four brothers: Bill, Emerson, John and Bobby; and his sister, Doris Messick.
He is survived by his son, Frank Peters and his wife, Cassandra Sweet.
He was...
Theodore T. Burlew, Jr.
Feb 7, 2023
ASHEVILLE - Theodore Thomas Burlew Jr. crossed into the cosmos on February 7, 2023 at the age of 94. He was born on January 10, 1929 in Asbury Park, NJ. He was the son of the late Theodore Thomas Burlew, and late Mary “Mae” Kelly Burlew.
Affectionately known as “Ted” he had a long-standing career with the government,...
Kate Marie Williams Metcalf
Feb 7, 2023
Kate Marie Williams Metcalf, age 91, of Weaverville, passed away February 7, 2023, at the Solace Center.
Mrs. Metcalf was born on June 29, 1931, in Buncombe County where she lived all her life. She worked at Dayco for over 30 years, retiring when she was in her early 80s. She was a devoted mother and loving grandmother, who...
John Leonard Thomas
Feb 6, 2023
WEAVERVILLE - John Leonard Thomas, age 74, passed away on February 6, 2023, after a long illness at the Enclave group home in Clayton, NC. Born on November 6, 1948, in Asheville, NC, John grew up in Weaverville, NC. He was the son of the late George Leonard Thomas and Audrey Bowen Thomas.
John graduated from the North Carolina School...
James Russell Bell, Jr.
Feb 6, 2023
James Russell Bell, Jr.
April 5, 1946 - February 6, 2023
WEAVERVILLE - James (Jim) Russell Bell Jr., 76, passed from this life to the next on February 6, 2023, at his home surrounded by his boys and family members. He was native of Asheville, NC, the only son of James Russell Bell, Sr. and Margaret Cantrell Bell who preceded...
Fletcher Carter
Feb 4, 2023
Fletcher Carter, age 87, of Alexander died on Saturday, February 4, 2023.
Fletcher was born October 22, 1935, in Asheville to the late Ben and Hazel Martin Carter; he was a life-long resident of Buncombe County. He graduated from West Buncombe High School and Mars Hill College; he furthered his education in engineering at the University of Michigan and...
Nell Bell
Feb 1, 2023
Nell Stevens Bell, age 92, of Asheville died on Wednesday, February 1, 2023. Nell was born on November 5, 1930, in Buncombe County to the late Richard Charles Stevens and Fannie Sue Roberts Stevens. She was also preceded in death by her brothers, Frank C., Robert, Henry, Merritt, George and Tom; and sisters, Virginia, Alice, Wylma, Sue, Ella...
Rev. Worth Gardner Emory
Feb 1, 2023
Reverend Worth Gardner Emory, age 89, of Weaverville went to be with his Lord and Savior, Wednesday, February 1, 2023.
Worth was born September 13, 1933 in Buncombe County where he lived all of his life. He was the last living of ten children born to Jeff and Essie Myers Emory. Also preceding him in death are his son,...
Jerry Weaver Wright
Jan 31, 2023
WEAVERVILLE – Jerry Weaver Wright, age 86, of Weaverville, died Tuesday, January 31, 2023.
Jerry Weaver Wright was born June 25, 1936, in Buncombe County where he lived most of his life. He was a member of the last class to graduate from Weaverville High School in 1954. An entrepreneur with many endeavors, he sold real estate with Wright...
Steve Cooper
Jan 28, 2023
WEAVERVILLE – Steve Cooper, 71, died peacefully on Saturday, January 28, 2023, at his residence surrounded by family. Steve was the son of the late Charles Samuel and Zadie Kathleen Peters Cooper. He is also preceded in death by his brother, Charles Samuel Cooper, Jr.
He was a native of West Virginia and a fan of WVU Mountaineer football. He...
Jimmie D. Evans
Jan 23, 2023
BARNARDSVILLE - Jimmie Evans, 81, of Barnardsville, NC passed away unexpectedly on January 23, 2023. Jimmie was born in Stockton, NC to John Roy and Sallie Louise Evans on April 09, 1941, and was a lifelong resident of Buncombe County.
Jimmie is survived by his three children, Jimmie Evans (Patricia), Rhonda Herron (Roger) and Cathy Buckner (Alan). Jimmie was a...
Roy Merrill Jones
Jan 23, 2023
ASHEVILLE – Roy “Merrill” Jones, age 75, of Asheville died January 23, 2023, at Elderberry Health Care.
Mr. Jones was born on July 20, 1947, in Buncombe County, North Carolina where he lived most of his life. He was a graduate of Fruitland Baptist Bible College and was a member of Newbridge Baptist Church.
He was preceded in death by...
Joseph "Joe" Bell
Jan 21, 2023
WEAVERVILLE – Joseph “Joe” Bell, age 74, of Weaverville, went to be with the Lord on Saturday, January 21, 2023 at his home after a short battle with cancer.
Joe spent his life teaching, coaching, mentoring, speaking for Gideon’s International and serving his Lord. He was a faithful member of Flat Creek Baptist Church since 1977 where he has served...
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