Obituaries
Eric Andrew Koch
Nov 13, 2021
WEAVERVILLE – Eric Andrew Koch, 65, passed away unexpectedly on Saturday, November 13, 2021, but was greeted with the biggest hug by his beloved daughter, Chelsea after he left this earth.
He was born in Grand Rapids, Michigan but grew up mostly in Coconut Grove / Coral Gables, Florida and lived in Western North Carolina for the last three decades. He went...
Carolyn W. Nordland
Nov 12, 2021
FAIRVIEW– Carolyn Watson Nordland, age 90, of Fairview, North Carolina, died Friday, November 12, 2021, at Flesher’s of Fairview.
Carolyn was born March 7, 1931, in Boston, Massachusetts to Ernest Alfred Watson and Bertha Elliott Watson. She was a resident of Buncombe County since 1988.
In addition to being a devoted mother and talented homemaker, Carolyn was an avid gardener, seamstress, knitter...
Jimmy Spieldenner
Nov 9, 2021
WEAVERVILLE – James “Jimmy” Spieldenner, age 42, passed away in his home in Weaverville, NC surrounded by his loved ones after a courageous three and a half year battle with cancer.
Jimmy was born and raised on a farm in rural Maine, learning to work hard at a young age. Jimmy attended universities in both Maine and Florida, where he rose...
Peter Lawrence Sullivan
Nov 5, 2021
Peter Sullivan, age 78, of Weaverville passed away peacefully on November 5, 2021, surrounded by family.
Peter was born in Milton, MA on May 3, 1943, to the late John and Margaret Sullivan. He was a Veteran of the United States Army, serving during the Vietnam War.
Peter met his wife of nearly 55 years while attending college at...
Sigrid L. Bollfrahs
Nov 4, 2021
ALEXANDER – Sigrid L. Bollfrahs, age 90, of Alexander, passed into the presence of her Lord on Thursday, November 4, 2021.
Mrs. Bollfrahs was born in Neu-Isenburg, Germany to the late Paul E. Simon and Maria C. Fader Simon.
At a young age, Mrs. Bollfrahs came to the United States along with her husband and baby daughter. The family settled in Chicago,...
Lloyd Michael Candler
Nov 4, 2021
WEAVERVILLE–
Lloyd Michael Candler entered the gates of heaven on Thursday, November 4, 2021, and was welcomed by his mom and dad, James and Elsie Candler; his grandmother and grandfather, Pattie Zach and Orpha Candler; and his mother and father-in-law, Herschel and Clydia Radford.
Michael lived his entire 73 years on the family farm on Allman Hill Road in Weavervillle, along with...
Linda Hughes
Oct 31, 2021
ASHEVILLE –
Linda C. Hughes, 88, passed away on Sunday, October 31, 2021 and has joined her beloved husband and daughter in the arms of our Lord. She is preceded in death by her husband Joseph Hughes and daughter Joleen Hughes.
Linda is survived by her daughter and son-in-law, Katherine and David Van Brocklin; grandchildren, Timothy Corbett, William Corbett, Lauren Van Brocklin...
William "Gale" Brown
Oct 30, 2021
MARSHALL – William “Gale” Brown, 81, passed away at his home on Saturday, October 30, 2021.
He was a native and lifelong resident of Madison County. Gale was born December 7, 1939, to the late Mallie Emory and Ethel Teague Brown.
He is survived by his wife of 59 years, Harriett Scott Brown; daughter: Gaylyn Justice and husband Grady of Marshall; son,...
Jennifer Lynn Phillips
Oct 29, 2021
ASHEVILLE- Jennifer Lynn Phillips, age 41, of Asheville, passed away peacefully at her home on Friday, October 29, 2021.
Jennifer was born August 12, 1980, in Orlando, FL and was a resident of Buncombe County for most of her life. She was employed at State Employees Credit Union.
To all who loved Jennifer: we pray you saw Christ in her life. Her...
June Elizabeth Jones
Oct 27, 2021
WEAVERVILLE – June Elizabeth Jones ,97, passed away on Wednesday, October 27, 2021, at the Brian Center in Weaverville.
A native of Wayne County, MI, she was the daughter of the late George Scott and Stella Bauer Scott.
There will be no local services.
A graveside service will be held at Bethel Baptist Church Cemetery in Bainbridge, GA. The date and time will...
Doris M. Osterling
Oct 26, 2021
Doris M. Osterling, age 96, passed away Tuesday, October 26, 2021.
Mrs. Osterling was born November 29, 1924, to the late Joseph and Lenore High Armstrong. She was raised and lived most of her life in Lafayette, IN until moving more recently to North Carolina to live near her daughter. She was a homemaker who loved gardening, cross stitching, reading, cooking...
Naomi Brenda Sue Petty
Oct 26, 2021
Naomi Brenda Sue (Taylor) Petty, has passed at age 77, on October 26, 2021, at the Brian Center in Weaverville NC of natural causes.
She is survived by her siblings, Curtis Taylor of Port Orange, FL and Debra Hawkins of Clyde, NC; son, Dean Taylor of Mars Hill; daughters, Dawn Tabor of Altus, OK, and Michelle Tabor of Weaverville; six grandkids,...
Larry D. Hensley
Oct 25, 2021
WEAVERVILLE – Larry D. Hensley, passed away Monday, October 25, 2021, at Mission Hospital after a courageous battle with Covid.
Larry was born April 4, 1963, in Buncombe County to Martha Hensley of North Asheville and the late Harold Hensley. He was a 1981 graduate of North Buncombe High School and a resident of Buncombe County. Larry worked as a Project...
Doug Harker
Oct 23, 2021
Douglas Brett Harker, age 68 of 123 Leigh Circle passed away Saturday, October 23, 2021.
Douglas was born August 21, 1953 in Trenton, MI to the late Edgar and Edna Ferguson Harker. Doug resided part-time in Boone, NC, and at his childhood home in Asheville, NC. He was a man of many trades. Doug was not one to sit still...
Arvil Freeman
Oct 21, 2021
WEAVERVILLE - Arvil Freeman was born April 14, 1932, in Madison County and was a resident of Buncombe County for most of his life. He was a devoted husband to Jackie Freeman.
Arvil Freeman's true passion was a professional fiddler. He has passed on his traditions for over fifty years and is known for his distinctively personal style, smooth and melodic...
Linda "Ant Linda" Hunter
Oct 14, 2021
Linda A. Hunter, age 74, of Weaverville, died Thursday, October 14, 2021.
Linda affectionately known to many as “Ant Linda” was born June 14, 1947, to the late Augustine Angelillo, Sr. and Ellen Gaddy Angelillo. She grew up in Connecticut and moved with her family to Weaverville in 1963.
She was a graduate of North Buncombe High School, class of 1965,...
Berry Thomas Coomer
Oct 14, 2021
WEAVERVILLE – Berry Thomas Coomer, age 99, of Weaverville, died Thursday, October 14, 2021.
Mr. Coomer was born May 22, 1922, in Gilbertsville, Kentucky to the late Wiley and Ora Collins Coomer; he was a resident of Buncombe County.
Berry was a devout Christian, loving husband and father. He was admired by and a mentor to his children and grandchildren. He was...
Gerald Dwayne Carswell
Oct 10, 2021
BARNARDSVILLE – Gerald Dwayne Carswell, age 56, of Barnardsville, went to be with the Lord on Sunday, October 10, 2021.
Gerald was born July 22, 1965, to Doug and Columbia Justice Carswell in Baltimore, Maryland where he soon found his way to the South. Gerald was a loving and devoted Christian, son, husband, father, brother, and grandpa. He was well known...
Harry Biemolt
Oct 9, 2021
Weaverville resident Harry Biemolt died on October 9, 2021, at the age of 92.
Harry was born and raised a proud Chicagoan. He worked in the City for Precision Scientific for more than 30 years. Then, he became the President of Hotpack Corp. of Philadelphia, until his retirement.
The Biemolts enjoyed designing and building a mountain home in Asheville. Harry established a...
Orpha Annabelle Schubert
Oct 8, 2021
Weaverville, NC - Orpha Annabelle (Pookie) Schubert, age 88, passed away on October 8, 2021 at her home in Weaverville, NC. Pookie was born on March 3, 1933 in Lena, Illinois to Grover Cleveland and Orpha Wiley Shippee. She married Roger Stadel (Nip) Schubert on August 9, 1952 at Lena Methodist Church in Lena.
After retirement, Pookie and Nip moved back...
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