Obituaries
Fate Ballard Williams
May 26, 2021
WEAVERVILLE – Fate Ballard Williams, age 94, of Weaverville, went peacefully to be with his Heavenly Father on Wednesday, May 26, 2021.
Mr. Williams was born May 10, 1927 in Buncombe County, one of eight children of the late Mercuson Hoke and Leatha Ballard Williams; he was a resident of Buncombe County most of his life. Fate worked as a salesman...
Charlie Schoenheit
May 18, 2021
ASHEVILLE - Charles Alan “Charlie” Schoenheit passed away unexpectedly at his home from natural causes on May 18, 2021.
Born in Saginaw, Michigan, on March 13, 1950, he was the son of the late Marvin and Marjorie Schoenheit. Charlie graduated from Alma College and received his MSW from the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill. From 1977-2003, he served as...
Bud Dillingham
May 14, 2021
BARNARDSVILLE – Claude “Bud” Dillingham, age 69, of Barnardsville died Friday, May 14, 2021.
Bud was born April 26, 1952 in Buncombe County to the late Claude and Ruth Bess Dillingham; he lived all of his life in Barnardsville. Bud was famous for his phone ministry, calling over 400 people each week, reaching many at difficult times and in good times....
Penny Wood
May 14, 2021
WEAVERVILLE – Linda “Penny” Moore Wood, age 73, passed away at her residence on Friday, May 14, 2021.
Mrs. Wood was born May 24, 1947 in Buncombe County to the late Charles and Dorothy Sawyer Moore; she had lived most of her life in Buncombe County. For 30 years she worked and retired from Bellsouth. A longtime member of Merrimon Avenue...
William A. "Bill" Penland, Jr.
May 11, 2021
WEAVERVILLE – William A. “Bill” Penland, Jr., age 93, of Weaverville, went to be with his heavenly Father, Tuesday, May 11, 2021, while in his sleep.
Mr. Penland was born June 1, 1927 in Buncombe County to the late William Anderson Penland, Sr., and Nora Ingle Penland; he was a resident of Buncombe County all of his life. Junior served in...
Grace Chandler Fender
May 10, 2021
ALEXANDER – Grace Chandler Fender, age 95, of Alexander went to be with her Lord, Monday, May 10, 2021.
Mrs. Fender was born November 13, 1925 in Madison County to the late John Frank Chandler and Belle Wilson Chandler Sprinkle; she was a resident of Buncombe County for most of her life. Grace was a mother of 3 boys, a faithful...
Leonard Ray Cole, Jr.
May 3, 2021
ASHEVILLE – Leonard Ray Cole, Jr., age 50, of Asheville, went to be with the Lord Jesus, Monday, May 3, 2021.
Ray was born September 18, 1970 in Buncombe County where he had lived all of his life. He was a graduate of Charles D. Owen High School and for the last few years Ray attended Words of Life Tabernacle. Ray...
Harley Monroe Johnston
May 3, 2021
WEAVERVILLE – Harley Monroe Johnston, age 48, of Weaverville, went to be with the Lord, Monday, May 3, 2021.
Harley was born April 4, 1973 in Virginia, to Patricia Fore Johnston and the late, Robert F. Johnston; he was a resident of Buncombe County most of his life. Harley was a graduate of Owen High School and worked for Skyland Distributor...
Trent Dexter Willis
May 2, 2021
WEAVERVILLE – Trent Dexter Willis, age 26, of Weaverville, went to be with the Lord, Sunday, May 2, 2021.
Trent was born November 2, 1994 in Buncombe County where he had lived all of his life. He was a 2013 graduate of Mt. Sheba Christian Academy. He loved history and was an avid Bible scholar. He felt led to preach God’s...
Charles Francis Kilcoyne
May 2, 2021
WEAVERVILLE – Charles Francis Kilcoyne, 89, passed away peacefully on May 2, 2021 at 11:09 p.m.
Chuck was under hospice care having fought a long battle with lung and heart disease. He served in the U.S. Air Force during the Korean War as an aircraft engine mechanic. Chuck retired after thirty-six years in 1991 from Micro Switch in Mars Hill as...
Barbara Shook Worley
May 1, 2021
ALEXANDER –“For God so loved the world, that He sent his only son, that whoever believes in Him shall not die, but have everlasting life.” John 3:16. During the early morning hours of Saturday, May 1, 2021 Barbara Sue Clemmons Shook Worley, entered into life everlasting surrounded by those whom she loved and treasured most in this world.
Barbara Sue was...
Clarence Hensley
May 1, 2021
BARNARDSVILLE – Clarence Hensley, age 86, of Barnardsville, died Saturday, May 1, 2021, peacefully surrounded by his family.
Mr. Hensley was born June 25, 1934 in Buncombe County to the late Zebulon Vance and Ollie McKinney Hensley; he was a resident of Buncombe County all of his life. Clarence served in the US Air Force during the Korean War. He retired...
Birty Ann Jones Mackey
Apr 30, 2021
WEAVERVILLE - Birty Ann Jones Mackey age 83, went home to be with the Lord, April 30, 2021.
Mrs. Mackey was born November 7th, 1937 in Lake Toxaway, NC to the late Floyd And Beulah Wood Jones. In addition to her parents, she is preceded in death by her sisters, Juanita Keener and Helen Owen.
Left to cherish her memory is her...
Jennie Parris Sluder
Apr 30, 2021
ALEXANDER – Jennie Parris Sluder, age 101, of Alexander, went to be with the Lord, Friday, April 30, 2021.
Mrs. Sluder was born October 24, 1919 in Buncombe County to the late James Ervin and Cordelia “Delia” Haney Parris; she was a resident of Buncombe County all of her life.
For 33 years, Jennie spent five days a week in the tall...
Richard Wells
Apr 29, 2021
GREER, SC – Richard “Dickie” Wells, age 73, of Greer, SC, went home to be with the Lord, Thursday, April 29, 2021.
Mr. Wells was born February 26, 1948 in Henderson County to Lillian Torrence Moore and the late John Wells. Richard was a resident of Florida; and Greer, SC for the past 19 years. He retired from Norfolk-Southern Railroad. Richard...
Alvis Jacob Merrill
Apr 19, 2021
ASHEVILLE – Alvis Jacob Merrill, age 94, of Asheville, died Monday, April 19, 2021.
Mr. Merrill was born July 1, 1926 in Buncombe County to the late Carl and Estelle Trantham Merrill; he was a resident of Buncombe County all of his life. Alvis was a veteran of the US Army during World War II. He retired from the Charles George...
Irene Taffer Banks
Apr 18, 2021
WEAVERVILLE – Irene Taffer Banks, age 89, of Weaverville, died Sunday April 18, 2021.
Mrs. Banks was born October 23, 1931 in Madison County to the late Ardle and Nell Shelton Taffer. She was a resident of Buncombe County for most of her life. An active member of First Baptist Church Weaverville, she served in several capacities. She enjoyed sewing, growing...
Kurt Milton Hamilton
Apr 18, 2021
WEAVERVILLE – Kurt Milton Hamilton, age 59, of Weaverville, died Sunday, April 18, 2021.
Kurt was born June 2, 1961 in Henderson County; he was a resident of Buncombe County all of his life. He was a graduate of North Buncombe High School. Kurt was a cabinet maker and master woodworker. He was preceded in death by wife, Lauraine Robert; and...
Jennie Holcombe Brigmon
Apr 17, 2021
BLACK MOUNTAIN – Jennie Holcombe Brigmon, age 86, of Black Mountain died Saturday, April 17, 2021.
Mrs. Brigmon was born October 31, 1934 in Buncombe County to the late Garrett and Mamie Gaddy Holcombe; she had lived in Buncombe County all of her life. Formerly employed at Beacon Manufacturing Mills and A.B. Emblem, she loved cooking for her family and flower...
Christel Maria Wiker
Apr 10, 2021
BURNSVILLE – Christel Maria Wiker, age 85, of Burnsville, died Saturday, April 10, 2021.
Mrs. Wiker was born on July 25, 1935 in Germany. She was a resident of Yancey County for the past fifteen years. In addition to her parents, Hanz and Gertrude Lux Bergman, she was also preceded in death by her husband, Ralph Charles Wiker, Jr. who died...
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