Obituaries
Gary Melvin Sales, Jr.
Jan 21, 2021
ASHEVILLE – Gary Melvin Sales, Jr., age 83, of Asheville died Thursday, January 21, 2021.
Mr. Sales was born May 5, 1937 in Buncombe County, where he had lived all of his life, to the late Rev. Gary Melvin Sales, Sr. and Hester Earwood Sales. Gary retired from Beacon Mfg. Co. as a weaver. He coached little league baseball and was...
John Patrick Macnamara
Jan 20, 2021
LEICESTER – John Patrick Macnamara, passed away January 20, 2021 in Asheville, from an unexpected illness.
John, who went by the name, Jack, was a true “Jack of all trades”. He was born December 18, 1950 in Harrisburg, PA to the late John and Catherine Volgan Macnamara. He was quick witted and a builder and hobby mechanic.
Jack met his wife, Deb,...
Peggy Rymer Kirkpatrick
Jan 18, 2021
WEST ASHEVILLE – Peggy Rymer Kirkpatrick, age 89, of West Asheville died Monday, January 18, 2021.
Mrs. Kirkpatrick was born on April 18, 1931 in Buncombe to the late James Royce and Gertie Metcalf Rymer; she had lived all of her life in Buncombe County. A graduate of Lee Edwards High School class of 1949; Peggy retired from K Mart as...
Terry L. Boone
Jan 16, 2021
ASHEVILLE – Terry L. Boone, age 59, of Asheville, died Saturday, January 16, 2021.
Mr. Boone was born June 28, 1961 in Buncombe County to the late James Harry and Theda Mae Webb Boone; he was a resident of Buncombe County all of his life. Terry formerly worked at BASF. In addition to his parents, he was also preceded in death...
Carl Wainwright Loftin
Jan 16, 2021
ASHEVILLE - Longtime Asheville resident Carl Wainwright Loftin, 84, passed away at home on Saturday, January 16, 2021.
Carl is survived by his dear companion, Pat Starnes, of Asheville; his three children, Susan Brooks Loftin and her partner Bryan Boone of Weaverville, Patricia Landis Loftin of Anchorage, and Edward Armfield Loftin of Annapolis; and his two grandchildren, Grace Adelaide and Samuel...
Nora Mae Bowlin Ballard
Jan 15, 2021
WEAVERVILLE – Nora Mae Bowlin Ballard, of Reems Creek, age 96, went to be with God and her other family members in heaven on January 15, 2021. “Who can find a virtuous woman, for her price is far above rubies.” Proverbs 31:10.
Mrs. Ballard was born May 11, 1924 in Wilkes County, North Carolina to the late John David and Queenie...
Richard Robertson
Jan 12, 2021
WEAVERVILLE – Thomas Richard Robertson, age 78, of Weaverville, died Tuesday, January 12, 2021.
Mr. Robertson was born April 6, 1942 in Buncombe County to the late Alden John and Clement Nelson Robertson. He was a US Army veteran having served in Korea. Richard formerly worked at Stampco Metal Products and was a member of the Blackmer Masonic Lodge #170 A.F....
Dean Plemmons
Jan 10, 2021
MEBANE - Rufus Dean Plemmons, age 85, of Mebane, passed away January 10, 2021, in Burlington, NC.
Dean was born May 10, 1935 in Spring Creek, NC, to the late Farida and Viola Plemmons. After high school, he joined the United States Army in 1955 and served honorably during the Korean War. He retired from the Asheville Fire Department as a...
Agnes O'Dess Spear Wiggins
Jan 10, 2021
ASHEVILLE - Agnes O’Dess Spear Wiggins, age 82, of Asheville, went home to be with the Lord on Sunday, January 10, 2021 at the John F. Keever Solace Center.
Born November 2, 1938 to the late Maisie Fisher Queen (Frank C. Young), and Isaac Junior “IJ” Spear, (Pattie Snell), Agnes was raised in Swain County and has lived in Asheville since...
Clara Ballard McDaris
Jan 8, 2021
WEAVERVILLE –Clara Ballard McDaris, age 96, of Weaverville went to be with the Lord, Friday, January 8, 2021.
Mrs. McDaris was born April 22, 1924 in Buncombe County to the late Lawrence and Euna Penland Ballard; she had lived in Buncombe County all of her life. She formerly worked at Beacon Mfg. Co. and later Drexel Furniture Co. Clara did a...
Teresa Luther Hyder
Jan 6, 2021
WEAVERVILLE – Teresa Luther Hyder, age 60, of Weaverville, went to be with the Lord Wednesday, January 6, 2021, only a few hours after her mother.
Teresa was born June 9, 1960 in Buncombe County where she had lived all of her life. She is the daughter of the late Rex C. and June Shuler Luther. Teresa was a 1978 graduate...
Sieglinde Davis
Jan 5, 2021
ASHEVILLE – Sieglinde Davis, age 85, of Asheville, died Tuesday, January 5, 2021.
Mrs. Davis was born March 10, 1935 in Kerzenheim, Germany and became a US Citizen in 1997. Always active, she was involved with numerous churches, singing, and enjoyed gospel quartets. Sieglinde was a member of the Civil Air Patrol. She had a passion for floral design and provided...
Nell Cundiff Staples
Jan 3, 2021
MARS HILL – Nell Cundiff Staples, age 86, of Mars Hill, passed away on January 3, 2021 from complications of COVID-19 at the Brian Center of Weaverville.
Nell was preceded in death by her parents, Effie Broomfield and Roy Patrick Cundiff; her brother, Robert Cundiff; and nephew, Charles “Chuck” Cundiff.
Nell was born August 22, 1934 in Pittsylvania County, VA where she...
Andrew Philip Straight
Jan 2, 2021
ASHEVILLE– Andrew Philip Straight, age 44, of Homewood Drive, died Saturday, January 2, 2021.
Andrew was born April 3, 1976 in Erie County, Ohio; he was a resident of Buncombe County for the last two and half years. He loved camping and taking care of his fur babies, Dot and Peppermint. He was preceded in death by his sister, Rachel Straight.
Surviving...
LouAnn Banks
Dec 31, 2020
WEAVERVILLE – Mary LouAnn “Lil’ Honey” Harrison Banks, age 84, of Weaverville, NC died Thursday, December 31, 2020 as a result of late-stage Alzheimer's.
Ms. Banks was born April 22, 1936 in Buncombe County to the late Roscoe Conklin and Essie Leigh Mainer Banks. She graduated Weaverville High School with the Class of 1954. In addition to her lifelong work with...
Burvalee Anders Allen
Dec 30, 2020
ASHEVILLE – Burvalee Anders Allen, age 96, of Asheville, died Wednesday, December 30, 2020.
Mrs. Allen was born July 16, 1924 in Buncombe County to the late William Orville and Jennie Wallen Anders; she was a resident of Buncombe County all of her life. She and her husband formerly owned and operated EV Allen and Sons Greenhouses that was located in...
Hazel Edwards Worley
Dec 29, 2020
WEAVERVILLE – Hazel Edwards Worley, age 99, of Weaverville, went home to be with the Lord on Tuesday, December 29, 2020.
Mrs. Worley was born March 21, 1921 in Madison County to the late Ed and Geneva Hensley Edwards; she resided in Buncombe County most of her life. She loved the Lord and was a dedicated member of Salem United Methodist...
Verlin Faye Silvers
Dec 25, 2020
WEAVERVILLE - Verlin Faye Silvers, age 99, of Weaverville went to be with The Lord Friday, December 25, 2020 in Johnson City, TN.
Miss Silvers was born October 23, 1921 in Yancey County to the late John W. and Julia Mae Sheppard Silvers; she had lived in Buncombe County most of her life. After 40 years of employment, she retired from...
Wendell Wilson
Dec 23, 2020
**NOTE** Service place has been changed to Chapel of West Funeral Home, 17 Merrimon Avenue, Weaverville. The service time remains at 2:00 p.m. on Sunday, December 27, 2020.
ARDEN – Charles Wendell Wilson, age 67, of Arden, completed his final journey Wednesday, December 23, 2020 after a long courageous fight with cancer.
Wendell was born August 29, 1953 in Rutherford County to...
Edna B. Webb
Dec 22, 2020
BARNARDSVILLE – Edna B. Webb, age 92, of Barnardsville, died Tuesday, December 22, 2020.
Mrs. Webb was born November 4, 1928 in Buncombe County to the late Jake and Linda Banks Ball; she was a resident of Buncombe County all of her life. Edna loved gardening when she was able, doing crossword puzzles and reading her Bible. In addition to her...
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