Obituaries
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...
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...
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