Obituaries
Patricia Sawyer
Aug 13, 2021
ASHEVILLE – Patricia Sawyer, age 53, of Asheville, passed away Friday, August 13, 2021.
Mrs. Sawyer was born October 14, 1967, in Buncombe County. She enjoyed antiquing and searching for special finds for her grandchildren and spending time with her family.
She is survived by her husband, Randy Sawyer; her mother, Frankie Littrell; her sons, Cameron Webb and Colby Webb and his wife,...
Earl M. Kuykendall
Aug 9, 2021
BARNARDSVILLE – Earl M. Kuykendall, age 86, of Barnardsville, went home to be with his Lord and Savior Monday, August 9, 2021, at home surrounded by his loving family.
Mr. Kuykendall was born February 11, 1935, in Rutherfordton, to the late James Phillip and Minnie Wilson Kuykendall. During his life, Earl worked in farming, and textile manufacturing until he retired. Earl...
Nancy Louise Yount Lunsford
Aug 8, 2021
BARNARDSVILLE – Nancy Louise Yount Lunsford, age 77, of Barnardsville, passed away peacefully at her residence, Sunday August 8, 2021.
Mrs. Lunsford was born October 28, 1943 to the late John Henry and Idell Banks Yount, and was a Buncombe County resident most of her life. Nancy worked for the FBI straight out of high school; the Buncombe County School system...
Lara Jean Russell
Aug 6, 2021
WEAVERVILLE – Lara Jean Russell, age 31, of Weaverville, passed away at her residence, Friday August 6, 2021.
Lara was born May 11, 1990, in Buncombe County to the late Howard Richard and Netta Whitt Russell; she was a resident of Buncombe County all her life. Lara had a big heart and cared for people; she was known for taking in...
Shirley Jean Walton Wietnik
Aug 3, 2021
ASHEVILLE - Shirley Jean Walton Wietnik passed away August 3, 2021, in Asheville, North Carolina with her daughters, Marcia Johnson and Diane LaBin, by her side.
She was 92 years old, born February 20, 1929, in Pulaski, Iowa. She was preceded in death by her husband, Edwin S. Wietnik; her parents, LR and Florence King Walton; step-mother, Helen Walton; and brothers,...
Ina Mae Ballard Ball
Jul 28, 2021
WOODFIN – Ina Mae Ballard Ball, age 81, of Woodfin, died Wednesday, July 28, 2021.
Mrs. Ball was born June 4, 1940, in Barnardsville to the late Willie Ralph and Aretta Williams Ballard; she was a resident of Buncombe County all her life. She and her husband were the owners and operators of Ball’s Produce in New Bridge for many years,...
Randy Freck
Jul 27, 2021
ASHEVILLE– Thomas Randolph (Randy) Freck, born in Greenville, South Carolina passed away Tuesday, July 27, 2021, at the age of 78 after many years of declining health.
Upon leaving Greenville, the Freck’s became lifelong residents of Asheville.
Mr. Freck was preceded in death by his sisters, Betty Sams and Marlene Graham; brothers, Max M. Freck and Richard Thane Freck; and his first...
Mary Sevier Haerle Carson
Jul 27, 2021
WEAVERVILLE / MATTHEWS – Mary Sevier Haerle Carson, age 96, of Matthews formerly of Weaverville, died Tuesday, July 27, 2021.
Mrs. Carson was born September 24, 1924, in Buncombe County to the late William Eugene Augustus Sevier and Wenona Ramsey Sevier. She had lived in Weaverville for many years and resided in Matthews for the past 40 years. Mary was a...
Helen Louise Watkins
Jul 26, 2021
ASHEVILLE – Helen Louise Watkins, age 86, of Asheville, died Monday, July 26, 2021, at Aston Park Health Care Center.
Mrs. Watkins was born February 28, 1935, in Buncombe County to the late Rex and Anna Lee McCrary Thompson.
In addition to her parents, she was also preceded in death by her husband, Robert “Brub” Watkins, who died in 1997 and her...
Lillian Leona Sluder Dicus
Jul 25, 2021
ASHEVILLE – Lillian Leona Sluder Dicus, 97, of Asheville passed away peacefully on July 25th, 2021. She was a toe-headed farm girl raised along with her 7 brothers and sisters in Alexander, NC by her parents, Charles Ezra and Annie Leona Hawkins Sluder. Lillian graduated from West Buncombe High School in 1941. She was married to her loving husband Melvin...
Paula Joanne McWilliams
Jul 19, 2021
MARSHALL – Paula Joanne McWilliams, age 74, of Marshall, died Monday, July 19, 2021.
Paula was born October 10, 1946, on the Naval Air Station in Pensacola, Florida. She was a daughter of the late John Paul and Carol J. McWilliams. Paula lived most of her life in Denver, Colorado and moved to Marshall ten years ago to care for her...
Betty Capps
Jul 11, 2021
WEAVERVILLE– Betty Capps, age 83, of Weaverville, died Sunday, July 11, 2021 at Stonecreek Health and Rehab.
Mrs. Capps was born April 5, 1938, in Michigan to the late August and Doris Janssen. She was a salesperson for New York Life in Michigan and moved to Buncombe County after retiring in 2006 to be close to her family. At the age...
Ricky Carson
Jul 7, 2021
BLACK MTN. – David “Ricky” Carson, 62, of Black Mtn., died Wednesday, July 7, 2021 at the John F. Keever Hospice Center.
Ricky was the son of Marjorie Hensley Thompson and the late David Hugh Carson. He was an employee of Wilsonart for over 35 years and cherished his work family and friends. Ricky was a member of First Baptist Church...
Marty Duckett
Jul 6, 2021
MARSHALL – James Martin “Marty” Duckett, age 58, of Marshall, passed away at his residence, Tuesday, July 6, 2021.
Marty was born October 25, 1962, in Asheville. He joined the US Marines in September of 1981 and served 8 yrs. After the Marines he spent 20 plus years as a long-haul truck driver. He was currently a part time employee of...
Margaret Ann Meade Baxter Mashburn
Jul 2, 2021
ASHEVILLE – Margaret Ann Meade Baxter Mashburn, age 79, of Asheville died Friday, July 2, 2021.
Mrs. Mashburn was the wife of the late Phil Mashburn.
Surviving are her daughter, Teresa Penland and husband Hap of Inman, SC; son, Elmer “Buddy” Baxter of Asheville; three grandchildren, seven great grandchildren and one great great grandchild.
Her graveside service will be held at 2:00 p.m.,...
Shirley Williams Crisp
May 31, 2021
WEAVERVILLE - Shirley Williams Crisp, age 72, of Weaverville died Monday, May 31, 2021.
Shirley was born November 28, 1948 in Buncombe County to the late Clyde and Lorena Anders Williams; she had lived most of her life in Buncombe County. She praised the Lord for her family and friends and was a loving wife, mother and grandmother. Shirley was a...
Rev. Dr. Robert Morrison Brittain
May 30, 2021
LARGO, FL - Rev. Dr. Robert Morrison Brittain, 85, of Largo, Florida, passed away on Sunday, May 30th, 2021.
Robert Brittain was born in Weaverville, North Carolina, on September 17th, 1935 to Verona and Lula Cole Brittain. He had one older brother, the late Rev. Wendell Brittain.
Robert M. Brittain attended Asbury College and Temple University. He earned his Masters of Divinity...
Earl R. Klappauf
May 29, 2021
WEAVERVILLE - Earl Klappauf, 94, passed away peacefully at the NC State Veterans Home – Black Mountain on Saturday, May 29, 2021 surrounded by his beloved daughters. Earl was born in Chicago, Illinois, lived in Pompano Beach, Florida, and for the last 28 years called Weaverville, North Carolina his home.
Earl proudly served in the US Navy during WWII. After the...
Anna Roberts Dillingham
May 27, 2021
ASHEVILLE – Anna R. Dillingham, 91, of Asheville died on Thursday, May 27, 2021 at her home.
A native of Buncombe county, she was born on February 16, 1930, the daughter of the late Tom and Ethel Carter Roberts.
Anna retired from Square D after many years of service. She was a long-time active member of Covenant Reformed Presbyterian Church of Asheville....
David Charles Gooding
May 27, 2021
BARNARDSVILLE – David Gooding, age 54, of Barnardsville, passed away in the early morning hours of Thursday, May 27, 2021 after a six-month battle with lung cancer. He joined his Savior, the Lord Jesus Christ, in the eternal home that he longed for.
David was born at the Naval Hospital in Norfolk, Virginia and was raised in Pamlico County, NC. He...
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