Obituaries
Julia Robinson Caldwell
Jun 11, 2020
WOODFIN – Julia Robinson Caldwell, age 80, of Woodfin, died Thursday, June 11, 2020.
Mrs. Caldwell was born October 18, 1939 in Yancey County to the late William Dolphus and Pearl McIntosh Robinson; she was a resident of Buncombe County for most of her life. After many years, she retired as a seamstress at Belk. Julia was a member...
Bobby L. Rawls
Jun 11, 2020
ASHEVILLE-Bobby L. Rawls, age 84, of Asheville died Thursday, June 11, 2020. Mr. Rawls was born July 21, 1935 to the late James and Mabel Watford Rawls.
He graduated from Western Carolina University with a Criminal Justice Degree. A supervisor with the Juvenile Detention Center; he retired from the Charles George VA Medical Center as a barber.
Surviving...
Rod Maxwell Hinson
Jun 11, 2020
WEAVERVILLE– Rod Maxwell Hinson, age 53, of Weaverville, died Thursday, June 11, 2020.
Mr. Hinson was born September 19, 1966 in Fort Worth, Texas to Alice J. Smith Hinson and the late Rodney W. Hinson; he was a resident of Buncombe County for most of his life. Rod graduated in 1985 from North Buncombe High School. He was a...
R L Clark
Jun 8, 2020
ASHEVILLE – On June 8, 2020 shortly before noon, former NC State Senator R L Clark of Asheville, found rest and eternal peace. He was a Christian man of great faith who was lovingly welcomed into the arms of His Heavenly Father.
A native of Madison County, he was born November 21, 1930 to the late Raphus L. and Lois...
Daniel "Dan" Franklin Stroupe
Jun 5, 2020
WEAVERVILLE– Daniel “Dan” Franklin Stroupe, age 79, of Weaverville, went to be with the Lord, Friday, June 5, 2020. Mr. Stroupe was born March 19, 1941 in Buncombe County where he was a resident for most of his life. Dan served in the US Army. He retired from Tyco Electronics. Dan was a faithful member of Locust Grove Baptist Church...
Jacqueline Lyda Davis
Jun 3, 2020
WEAVERVILLE– Jacqueline “Jacque” Lyda Davis, age 81, of Weaverville, died Wednesday, June 3, 2020 at Aston Park Health Care.
Mrs. Davis was born September 20, 1938 in Buncombe County, to the late Ernest C. and Pauline Ashley Lyda. Jacque was a graduate of Lee Edwards High School and Blanton’s Business College.
She was employed at the Weaverville and...
Brandon Michael Schultz
Jun 2, 2020
WEAVERVILLE – Brandon Michael Schultz, age 25, of Weaverville, died Tuesday, June 2, 2020. Brandon was born June 10, 1994 in Buncombe County. He attended North Buncombe High School and formerly worked at Bojangles. Surviving are his mother, Sharon Burchette Schultz and her partner, John Blankenship; son, Hunter Eli Schultz; sister, Emily Bishop and husband Braydon; niece, Everly; as well...
Gerald T. Bartlett, Sr.
May 30, 2020
HENDERSONVILLE– Gerald T. Bartlett, Sr., 85, of Hendersonville, NC went to be with his Lord Saturday, May 30, 2020 at his home.
Gerald was a native of Western North Carolina, growing up in Black Mountain and Swannanoa. He worked at Monte Vista Hotel (from age 13), A & P, American Parboard and finished his career with 23 years as a...
Tony Franklin
May 30, 2020
ALEXANDER– Tony Franklin, age 68, of Alexander died Saturday, May 30, 2020. Tony was born August 28, 1951 in Buncombe County to the late Nelson Elbert and Betty Wells Franklin; he had lived in Buncombe County all of his life.
Tony serviced many pump and well systems for the community over the last 35 years. He retired from MSD...
Lynda C. Jones
May 27, 2020
WEAVERVILLE– Lynda C. Jones, age 79, of Weaverville, died Wednesday, May 27, 2020.
Lynda was born January 29, 1941 in Buncombe County to the late Troy Crisp and Geneva Carpenter Washburn; she was a resident of Buncombe County where she had lived all of her life. She was formerly employed at Taylor Instrument Company as a tool crib attendant....
Elizabeth Dawn Moderno
May 23, 2020
WEAVERVILLE – Elizabeth Dawn (Betty) Moderno, age 65, died on Saturday, May 23, 2020 at the Solace Center in Asheville, NC.
Born in Bayside, New York, on February 2, 1955, Betty nourished people with love, affection and her cheerful personality. Preceding her in death were parents James Harold and Dawn Martha Childress.
Betty grew up in N. Merrick,...
April Michelle Banks
May 23, 2020
FAIRVIEW – April Michelle Banks, age 37, of Fairview, went to be with Jesus Saturday, May 23, 2020. April was born April 3, 1983 in Hinds County, Mississippi to Howard and Kathy Camp O’Neal; she was a resident of North Carolina since 1994.
She was a loving daughter, wife and mother. April loved God and her church and was...
Jonathan Clay Moore
May 20, 2020
WEAVERVILLE– Jonathan Clay Moore, age 23, of Weaverville, died unexpectedly, Wednesday, May 20, 2020.
Jonathan was born April 23, 1997 in Buncombe County. He was a 2015 graduate of North Buncombe High School where he played on the golf team and was president of his senior class. Jonathan graduated in December 2019 from Campbell University. He was employed as an...
Stephanie Megan Gregory
May 18, 2020
WEAVERVILLE/JACKSONVILLE, FL – Stephanie Megan “Meg” Gregory, age 41, died of cancer, Monday, May 18, 2020 in Jacksonville, FL. Meg was born November 10, 1978 in Highland Park, Illinois and was a resident of Pinellas County Florida most of her life.
She loved all sports, especially basketball which she played through her school years. Meg had a keen sense...
Aveline Hogan Ball
May 16, 2020
BARNARDSVILLE- Aveline Hogan Ball, age 88, of California, formerly of Barnardsville, died Saturday, May 16, 2020 in California. Aveline was born August 14, 1931 to the late Cyrus and Docia Anders Hogan. She was also preceded in death by her husband, Charles E. Ball who died in 2004, her daughter, Denise Ball Lindquist; sisters, Louise Sprinkle, and Marie Duck; and...
Carolyn Chambers King
May 13, 2020
LEICESTER – Carolyn Chambers King, age 78, of Leicester, died Wednesday, May 13, 2020. Carolyn was born April 12, 1942 in Buncombe County to the late Clarence Willard “Bud” Chambers and Willie Kate Smith Chambers. She was a resident of Buncombe County for most of her life.
Carolyn worked at Ideal Pharmacy and after that she was the caretaker...
Rev. Jerry C. Kent
May 11, 2020
WEAVERVILLE– Rev. Jerry C. Kent, age 75, of Weaverville went to be with the Lord, Monday, May 11, 2020. Rev. Kent was born September 30, 1944 in Buncombe County to the late Calvin Coolidge and Evelyn Silver Kent; he had lived all of his life in Buncombe County. He pastored churches since 1986: Shady Grove Baptist Church, Lower Rice Creek...
Carolyn Jean Hensley
May 10, 2020
BARNARDSVILLE - Carolyn Jean Hensley, age 72, of Barnardsville, passed away Sunday, May 10, 2020 at Aston Park Health Care Center after a lengthy illness. Ms. Hensley was born May 19, 1947 in Buncombe County to the late Willie Martin Hensley and Bonnie Gillis Hensley.
Carolyn was dearly loved and cherished by family and friends. She was a 1965...
Jewell K. Blankenship
May 9, 2020
WEAVERVILLE / SIMPSONVILLE, SC – Jewell K. Blankenship, age 92, of Simpsonville, SC, formerly of Weaverville, died Saturday May 9, 2020. Mrs. Blankenship was born January 19, 1928 in Greenville, SC to the late Elijah L. and Survilla Lunsford Kuykendall; she was a resident of Buncombe County for most of her life.
Jewell was an independent real estate broker....
Frank Harold Buckner
May 8, 2020
ALEXANDER– Frank Harold Buckner, age 98, of Alexander died Friday, May 8, 2020. Mr. Buckner was born April 3, 1922 in Madison County to the late Elmore and Lola Carter Buckner; he had lived all of his life in Madison County.
A veteran of the US Army, he served during World War II where he received the following medals: Purple...
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