Obituaries
Randy Lankford
Dec 21, 2020
WEAVERVILLE – Randy Lankford, age 79, of Weaverville, went to be with the Lord, Monday, December 21, 2020.
Randy was born July 14, 1941 in Buncombe County; where he had lived all of his life. He had retired from the NC DOT as a supervisor and from the Buncombe County Sheriff’s Department. Randy loved going to church, his garden, and visiting...
Edith Blankenship Franklin
Dec 17, 2020
WOODFIN – Edith Blankenship Franklin, age 92, of Woodfin died Thursday, December 17, 2020.
Mrs. Franklin was born November 3, 1928 in Madison County to the late Mac Conley and Kitty Wyatt Blankenship. She was a resident of Buncombe County for most of her life. Edith retired from Mills Manufacturing after 38 years of service. She was faithful to her church,...
Louise Atkins Fenwick
Dec 16, 2020
BARNARDSVILLE – Louise Atkins Fenwick, age 85, of Barnardsville, went to her heavenly home Wednesday, Dec. 16, 2020.
Mrs. Fenwick was born August 20, 1935 in Buncombe County to the late William Roscoe and Ruby Burleson Atkins; she was a resident of Buncombe County all of her life. She was a graduate of Barnardsville High School. Louise retired from Oakley school...
Robbie Coates Wallen
Dec 15, 2020
WEAVERVILLE – Robbie Coates Wallen, age 90, of Weaverville, died Tuesday December 15, 2020.
Mrs. Wallen was born February 14, 1930 in Madison County to the late George Washington and Mae Clark Coates, and was a resident of Buncombe County for most of her life. She was a homemaker who delighted in flower gardening, her grandchildren and great grandchildren.
In addition to...
Lisena Maria Della-Bianca Moss
Dec 15, 2020
ASHEVILLE – Lisena Maria Della-Bianca Moss, age 53, of Asheville, passed away Tuesday, December 15, 2020, after a brief bout with cancer. She died in her place of peace, her home, surrounded by loved ones.
Lisena was a native of Asheville and a daughter to the late Lino and Maria Della-Bianca. She graduated from Asheville High School and attended Bauder College...
John David Head
Dec 11, 2020
WEAVERVILLE– John David Head went home to be with his Lord on December 11, 2020, after a lengthy illness.
The eldest son of Rev. James Byron Head and Dora Lee Thompson, John showed an early talent for music. He graduated from Howard College as a licensed music minister, and supported his family as a regional office furniture sales representative, working from...
Abigail Elaine Sutton
Dec 11, 2020
WEAVERVILLE – Surrounded by her loving family, Abigail Elaine Sutton went peacefully from her Mother’s arms into the arms of Jesus on Friday December 11, 2020. Abby is deeply loved and missed by her parents, Aaron and Molly Sutton.
Abby was born on January 18, 2020 and exhibited valiant courage every day of her life. At birth, Abby weighed three pounds...
Louise Wyatt Holcombe
Dec 8, 2020
ALEXANDER – Louise Wyatt Holcombe, age 82, of Alexander, died Tuesday, December 8, 2020.
Mrs. Holcombe was born June 28, 1938 in Buncombe County; she was a daughter to the late Ed and Edna Rice Wyatt.
In addition to her parents, she was also preceded in death by her husband, Roy Lee Holcombe; daughter, Brenda Dixon; son, Michael Gary Holcombe; sisters, Shirley...
Dorothy McCurry Edwards
Nov 28, 2020
ALEXANDER – Dorothy McCurry Edwards, age 90, of Alexander died Saturday, November 28, 2020.
Mrs. Edwards was born April 13, 1930 in Buncombe County to the late Mac Burney and Mary Frances Garrison McCurry. She had lived all of her life in Buncombe County and retired from Square D in 1995 after 19 years of service. Dorothy attended Crossroads Baptist Church....
James Gordon VanStory
Nov 26, 2020
WEAVERVILLE– James Gordon “Jim” VanStory, age 87, of Weaverville died Thanksgiving Day, November 26, 2020.
Jim was born June 9, 1933 in Cumberland County, NC to the late William Alfred VanStory and Mary Cooper VanStory. He was a resident of Charleston, SC a number of years and had resided in Weaverville for the past 65 years. Jim enjoyed buying real estate,...
Sandra Gail Crowder Kennedy
Nov 24, 2020
WEAVERVILLE – Sandra Gail Crowder Kennedy passed away and entered eternal peace in the early hours of November 24, 2020.
She was known for her loving personality, grand smile, fashion sensibility, and wonderous laugh. Daughter of the late Clovis and Hope Woodson Crowder, Sandy was a native of Weaverville, NC. She married William Ray Kennedy and was happily married for 61...
Herbert Ray Nelms
Nov 24, 2020
WEAVERVILLE – Herbert Ray Nelms, age 85, of Weaverville, died peacefully at home surrounded by his family, from complications of Guillain Barre Syndrome, Tuesday November 24, 2020.
Mr. Nelms was born September 15, 1935 in Buncombe County to the late Gordon T. and Emma Lou Nelms. Herbert served in the US Air Force from 1956 - 1960 and retired from The...
Larry Eugene Ollis
Nov 23, 2020
ASHEVILLE – Gene Ollis, age 81, went to be with his Lord and Savior Monday, November 23, 2020.
Mr. Ollis was predeceased by his loving parents, L.D. and Burniece Ollis, of Roan Mtn., TN. He was also predeceased by brothers, Ford and Murrell Ollis; and sister, Ella Mae Ollis Gibbs.
Gene is survived by his beloved wife of 53 years, June Kay Allman...
Randy Lee Anders
Nov 20, 2020
BARNARDSVILLE - Randy Lee Anders, age 50, of Barnardsville, died Friday, November 20, 2020.
Randy was born August 8, 1970 in Buncombe County to Burl “Tucker” and Shelby Justice Anders. He was employed with the City of Asheville Parks and Recreation Department. Randy was preceded in death by two brothers, Jerry and Charles Anders.
In addition to his parents, he is survived...
Ashley Nache' Silvers
Nov 15, 2020
WEAVERVILLE – Ashley Nache’ Silvers, age 28, of Weaverville, went to be with the Lord Sunday, November 15, 2020.
Ashley was born February 11, 1992 in Buncombe County to Suelene Letterman Hensley and the late Terry Eugene Silvers; she was a resident of Buncombe County all her life.
Surviving in addition to her mother, are her sister, Miranda Silvers; brother, William Hensley;...
Jackie Shelton
Nov 13, 2020
WEAVERVILLE - Jackie Shelton, age 58, of Weaverville died Friday, November 13, 2020.
Jackie was born October 31, 1962 in Evanston, Illinois. He was owner of JP Shelton Electric and a Veteran of the U.S. Air Force, where he served for six years. Jackie was a member of Piney Mountain Baptist Church. He was an avid hunter and fisherman. He is...
Carol Ruth Edens
Nov 12, 2020
ASHEVILLE - Carol Ruth Edens of Asheville left us to find peace at 77 years of age on November 12, 2020. Her passing was due to complications related to late stage Alzheimer’s disease. She leaves behind three children, nine grandchildren, and cherished extended family and friends.
Carol was born on November 6, 1943 in Arcadia, Louisiana. She has roots, history and...
Steve Higgins
Nov 10, 2020
ALEXANDER – Steve Higgins, age 77, of Alexander, went to be with his Lord after a long battle with cancer, Tuesday, November 10, 2020.
Steve was born February 9, 1943 in Yancey County, he was a resident of Buncombe County most of his life. He retired from Schneider Electric in 2003 after 34 years. Steve loved fly fishing and woodworking.
He was...
Ruby Jay West
Nov 10, 2020
WEAVERVILLE – Ruby Jay West, age 87, of Weaverville, died Tuesday, November 10, 2020.
Miss West was born May 25, 1933 in Madison County to the late Lloyd G. and Etta Ponder West; she was a resident of Buncombe County for most of her life. She was a self-employed seamstress.
In addition to her parents, she was also preceded in death by...
Martha Czerny Kootz
Nov 9, 2020
WEAVERVILLE - Martha Czerny Kootz, age 71, of Weaverville, died Monday, November 9, 2020.
Mrs. Kootz was a resident of Buncombe County since 1984. She was a graduate of Stone Business College and worked in the Yale School of Law as an Administrative Assistant. She formerly worked in Thoms Rehabilitation Hospital as an Administrative Coordinator and later retired from Steinmart. She...
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