Obituaries
Juanita Roberts Buckner
Feb 23, 2021
ALEXANDER – Juanita Roberts Buckner, age 81, of Alexander, went to her heavenly home on Tuesday, February 23, 2021.
Mrs. Buckner was born May 27, 1939 in Buncombe County to the late Lewis A. and Flonnie Pegg Roberts; she was a resident of Buncombe County all of her life. Juanita retired as a CNA from Brooks-Howell Home. She was a lifelong...
William Edwards Calloway
Feb 22, 2021
WEAVERVILLE – William “Bill” Edwards Calloway, age 80, of Weaverville, departed this earthly life and went home to be with Jesus on Monday, February 22, 2021.
A lifelong resident of Asheville, Bill served at the United States Postal Service for 30 years, the last 14 years as a postmaster, until his retirement in 1999. He then worked at the Asheville Sears...
Carol Vehmeier McWilliams
Feb 20, 2021
MARSHALL – Carol Vehmeier McWilliams, age 94, of Marshall, died February 20, 2021.
Mrs. McWilliams was born May 4, 1926 in Stephenson County, Illinois to the late Ralph Clarence and Joanne Pelto Vehmeier. She formerly worked at Stephenson County Nursing Home. Carol enjoyed gardening, volunteering at Mission Hospital and the Red Hat Society.
In addition to her parents, she was also preceded...
Hobert Mundy
Feb 20, 2021
BARNARDSVILLE – Hobert Mundy, age 81, of Barnardsville died Saturday, February 20, 2021.
Mr. Mundy was born April 10, 1939 to the late Taft and Gladys Burrell Mundy; he had lived all of his life in Buncombe County. Hobert retired from Morgan Oil Company. He was a member of Paint Fork Freewill Baptist Church. In addition to his parents, he was...
Charles Douglas "Doug" Fisher
Feb 19, 2021
ASHEVILLE – Charles Douglas “Doug” Fisher, age 67, of Asheville died Friday, February 19, 2021.
Doug was born July 2, 1953 in Buncombe County to the late James and Edna McHone Fisher; he lived in Buncombe County all of his life. A graduate of North Buncombe High School, he also received a Master’s Degree in Education from Western Carolina University. He...
Ella Buckner
Feb 16, 2021
WEAVERVILLE – Mary Ella Wallen Buckner, age 101, of Weaverville, died Tuesday, February 16, 2021.
Mrs. Buckner was born June 18, 1919 in Buncombe County to the late Arthur and Katie Wyatt Wallen. Ella was a resident of Madison County for 25 years before returning to Buncombe County in 1965. She was formerly employed as an apparel inspector, at Hadley’s of...
Troy Lee Fox
Feb 15, 2021
ALEXANDER – Troy Lee Fox, age 85, of Alexander, died Monday, February 15, 2021.
Mr. Fox was born March 3, 1935 in Madison County to the late Thomas A. and Lucy Sheppard Fox; he was a resident of Buncombe County most of his life. He formerly worked at Beacon Mfg. and Burlington Industries. Troy was a Funeral Service Associate with West...
Martha Clayton Hoyt
Feb 14, 2021
UPDATED SERVICE INFORMATION:
There will be a remembrance service for Martha at 4:00 pm on Saturday, May 15, 2021 at South Fork Church, 332 Ox Creek Road, Weaverville, NC 28787. Visitaiton and fellowship beforehand beginning at 3:00 pm. Weather permitting we will primarily gather outside, but for the safety and well-being of all participants, distancing and masks are still encouraged regardless.
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Bobby E. Wharton
Feb 14, 2021
WEAVERVILLE – Bobby E. Wharton, age 77, of Weaverville, died Sunday, February 14, 2021.
Mr. Wharton was born April 2, 1943 in Pamlico County to the late Willie and Evelyn Banks Wharton. Bobby was a US Navy Veteran and retired from Square D. He was a member of Oak Ridge Missionary Baptist Church.
Surviving is his wife of 53 years, Penny...
Calvin Roy Carver
Feb 13, 2021
CARROLLTON, TX – Calvin Roy Carver, age 62, of Carrollton, TX, died Saturday, February 13, 2021.
Mr. Carver was born July 7, 1958 to the late Vance TP and Gladys Rice Carver. He was a retired engineer.
Surviving is his son, George Carver; sisters, Veta Ruck and husband John, Jean Wright, Peggy Jones, and Sandra Felts and husband Charles; and brother, Coye...
Lorraine Buckner Atkins
Feb 11, 2021
BARNARDSVILLE – Lorraine Buckner Atkins, age 79, of Barnardsville, went to her heavenly home on Thursday, February 11, 2021.
Mrs. Atkins was born July 7, 1941 in Buncombe County to the late Preston and Ethel Rice Buckner; she was a resident of Buncombe County all of her life. Lorraine was formerly employed with Roses and The Fresh Market in Asheville. She...
Patricia Ann Gillum Buckner
Feb 6, 2021
CANDLER – Patricia Ann (Patty) Gillum Buckner departed this life on, Saturday, February 6, 2021 in her home surrounded by her loving family, as she wanted. She is now home with her Heavenly Father.
Patty was born on November 17, 1947 in Wyandotte, Michigan to Charles Edward Gillum and Virginia Irene Hardin who both preceded her in death. She married the...
Mildred Elizabeth Parker Plemmons
Feb 5, 2021
WEAVERVILLE– Mildred Elizabeth Parker Plemmons, age 93, of Weaverville, went to be with her Lord and Savior, Friday, February 5, 2021.
Mrs. Plemmons was born September 1, 1927 in Buncombe County to the late Charles Mitchell and Myrtle Elizabeth Rhymer Parker; she had lived in Buncombe County all of her life. She graduated from Oakley High School. A member of Upper...
Charles Walter Rousseau, Jr.
Feb 4, 2021
WEAVERVILLE – Charles Walter Rousseau, Jr., age 82, of Weaverville went to be with the Lord Thursday, February 4, 2021.
Mr. Rousseau was born October 9, 1938 in Duval County, Florida to the late Charles Walter Rousseau and Pansy Ford Rousseau. He was a resident of Gainesville, Florida for a number of years and had lived in Weaverville the past 45...
Geneva Gunter Kent
Feb 4, 2021
WEAVERVILLE– Geneva Gunter Kent, age 76, of Weaverville went to be with the Lord, Thursday, February 4, 2021.
Mrs. Kent was born May 3, 1944 in Madison County to the late Manassie and Carrie Banks Gunter; she had lived all of her life in Buncombe County. She was the owner/operator of Jerry’s Bibles and Books and enjoyed gardening. Geneva was a...
Russ Brinson, Jr.
Feb 3, 2021
WEAVERVILLE – Russ Brinson, Jr., age 76, of Weaverville, died Wednesday, February 3, 2021.
Russ was born February 26, 1944 in Charleston, SC to the late Russell W. Brinson, Sr. and Mary Frances McAlister Brinson. For a number of years, Russ was a resident of Greenwood and Greenville, SC; he had resided in Weaverville since 1993. He served in the United...
Patricia Caernarven-Smith
Feb 3, 2021
WEAVERVILLE – Patricia Caernarven-Smith, age 80, of Weaverville died Wednesday, February 3, 2021.
Patricia was born October 29, 1940 in Illinois to the late Clyde and Dorothy Geist Kidwell. She had been a resident of Weaverville for the past two years.
.Surviving are her husband, Tony Firman and daughter, Tessa Quinones.
Her graveside service will be held 3:00 p.m., Tuesday,...
Dr. Martha Jane Denton
Jan 27, 2021
WEAVERVILLE – Dr. Martha Jane Denton, age 78, of Weaverville, died Wednesday, January 27, 2021.
Mrs. Denton was born August 19, 1942 in Crossville, TN to the late Les and Pocahontas Shaver Oakes. She received a PhD in Psychology from the University of Southern Mississippi. Martha had a long career traveling and teaching at many universities in Nashville, TN; Birmingham, AL;...
Jane Frances Hurrell
Jan 26, 2021
WEAVERVILLE – Jane Frances Hurrell, age 75, of Weaverville, died Tuesday, January 26, 2021.
Mrs. Hurrell was born December 27, 1945 in Yorkshire, England to the late Norman and Kathleen Hutchinson Rushworth. She was a talented artist, and enjoyed decorative painting and knitting. Jane was an avid dog lover; the Scottish Deerhounds were the breed that she had raised and showed...
Sandra Kay Buchanan
Jan 21, 2021
ASHEVILLE – Sandra Kay “Sandy” Buchanan won her battle with MS on January 21, 2021. She is now walking, for the first time in 15 years, on the streets of gold with her Lord and savior Jesus Christ.
Sandy was born on May 14, 1950. She graduated from North Buncombe High School in 1968. She worked her entire career in the...
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