Obituaries
Nell Howard Shelton
Mar 18, 2021
WEAVERVILLE – Nell Howard Shelton, age 93, of Weaverville died Thursday, March 18, 2021.
Mrs. Shelton was born June 13, 1927 in Buncombe County to the late Nathan and Ollie Church Howard; she had lived all of her life in Buncombe County. Nell loved to go antiquing, the Atlanta Braves, and most of all her family; including Mackie’s dachshund, “Molly”.
In addition...
Vera Riley
Mar 17, 2021
WEAVERVILLE – Vera “Kit” Riley, age 89, of Weaverville, died Wednesday, March 17, 2021.
Mrs. Riley was born October 8, 1931 in Elizabethton, Tennessee to the late William and Edith Young. She spent much of her childhood growing up in the Montford neighborhood of Asheville, helping her parents with their successful photography studio. She attended Hiwassee College in Tennessee where she...
Iva Shepherd Pegg
Mar 14, 2021
WEAVERVILLE – Iva Shepherd Pegg, age 83, of Weaverville, went to be with her Lord and Savior on Sunday, March 14, 2021.
Ms. Pegg was born May 9, 1937 in Yancey County to the late Robert Cecil and Ada Chandler Shepherd. Iva was a retired seamstress from Mills Manufacturing and Maxine’s Monogramming. In addition to her parents, she was also preceded...
Savannah Louise Grace Buckner
Mar 12, 2021
LEICESTER – Savannah Louise Grace “Ace” Buckner, age 17, of Leicester, died Friday, March 12, 2021.
Savannah was born November 17, 2003 in Buncombe County. She attended school at Martin C. Nesbitt, Jr. Discovery Academy where she was an Honor student.
She was preceded in death by her paternal grandmother, Linda Buckner.
Surviving, are her father, Dale Buckner and wife Christy; mother, Kim...
June Eller Parker
Mar 12, 2021
WEAVERVILLE – June Eller Parker, age 86, of Weaverville, died Friday, March 12, 2021.
Mrs. Parker was born June 5, 1934 in Buncombe County to the late Woodfin and Cora Hill Eller; she was a resident of Buncombe County all of her life. June loved to volunteer with North Buncombe Samaritan Ministries, and was a member of First Born Baptist Church.
In...
Jimmy Eugene Marler
Mar 8, 2021
WEAVERVILLE – Jimmy Eugene Marler, age 83, of Weaverville, died Monday, March 8, 2021.
Mr. Marler was born June 25, 1937 in Madison County to the late Hobert and Annie Treadway Marler. Jimmy formerly worked with Goodyear Tire Co. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife, Madge Banks Marler who died in 2007; sisters, Betty...
Clara Miller Morris
Mar 6, 2021
WEAVERVILLE-Clara Miller Morris, age 96, of Weaverville, died Saturday, March 6, 2021.
Mrs. Morris was born February 28, 1925 in Leicester to the late George F. and Lina Luther Miller. As a child, Clara loved all animals and listening to music. She played softball and was a pitcher for West Buncombe School during middle and high school. Her work career was...
Viann Auber Mitchell
Mar 2, 2021
ASHEVILLE – Viann Auber Mitchell, age 81, of Asheville, died Tuesday, March 2, 2021.
Mrs. Mitchell was born December 6, 1939 in Duval County Florida to the late Vincent Williams Auber, Sr. and Mertice Rosa Hubbard Auber. Viann was a resident of Florida for a number of years and later she lived in Georgia and Tennessee; she was a resident of...
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...
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