Obituaries
Phil Buckner
Nov 15, 2019
WEAVERVILLE - Phil Buckner, age 76 of Weaverville died peacefully at home, Friday, November 15, 2019.
Phil was born March 4, 1943 in Buncombe County to the late Howard Lee and Sara Alfreda Allen Buckner. He retired from Ingles after 40 plus years of service. Phil enjoyed birds and gardening. In addition to his parents he was preceded in death by...
Daniel M. Louderback, Jr.
Nov 14, 2019
ASHEVILLE – Daniel M. Louderback, Jr., age 93, of Asheville, died Wednesday, November 14, 2019.
Mr. Louderback was born August 30, 1926 in Philadelphia, PA to the late Daniel and Alma Griffith Louderback. A career U.S. Army veteran having served during World War II and the Korean War, he was stationed in Germany and retired as Command Sergeant Major in Fort...
Jean A. Hunter
Nov 13, 2019
Weaverville - Jean A. Hunter, age 89, passed away November 13, 2019. Jean was born in Buncombe County in 1930 to the late Claude Alphonso Auldredge and Octavia Estelle Auldredge. She spent her life supporting her husband with his photography business and raising their daughter, Donna, in Charlotte.
In addition to her parents, she was also preceded in death...
Bobby Glenn Williams
Nov 11, 2019
WEAVERVILLE– Bobby “Bob” Glenn Williams, age 80, of Allen Park, Michigan died Monday, November 11, 2019.
Bob was the son of the late Houston and Eva Williams. He was a 1955 North Buncombe High School graduate and had worked at Ford Motor Company for 30 years and with Voran Funeral Home for 20 years. Bob was a Brother Mason. In addition...
Michael James Kirkland
Nov 5, 2019
WEAVERVILLE – Michael James Kirkland, age 66, of Weaverville, died Tuesday, November 5, 2019.
Mike was born March 14, 1953 in Swain County to the late Maxwell James and Lois Coleman Kirkland and was a resident of Buncombe County since 1973. He was a machinist with Perfection Gear for almost 40 years. Mike enjoyed woodworking, gardening, was a great cook and...
Bonnie Rea Banks
Nov 5, 2019
WEAVERVILLE– Bonnie Rea Banks, age 95, of 315 Old Mars Hill Highway, died Tuesday, November 5, 2019.
Miss Banks was born September 17, 1924 in Buncombe County, where she was a life time resident.
Having become a Christian during her youth, she was a faithful follower of Christ. Miss Banks was a member of First Baptist Church, Weaverville since 2007.
A lifelong...
Betty Jean Pinkerton Riddle
Nov 3, 2019
ASHEVILLE – Betty Jean Pinkerton Riddle, age 85, of Asheville, died Sunday, November 3, 2019.
Betty was born December 1, 1933 in Buncombe County to the late Walter Ray and Grace Fender Pinkerton; she was a resident of Buncombe County all of her life. She was a loving mother and grandmother.
Surviving are her children, Pam Wilson and husband Ken, Keith Riddle...
A.F. "Dugan" Weaver, III
Nov 1, 2019
A. F. “Dugan” Weaver, III
WEAVERVILLE – A.F. “Dugan” Weaver, III, age 92, of Weaverville, died Friday, November 1, 2019.
Dugan was born June 23, 1927 in Buncombe County, where he lived all of his life, to the late Alfred Fulton Weaver, Jr. and Alice Moss Weaver.
He served in the U.S. Army during World War II and was a graduate of N.C....
Joyce Faye Conner Willett
Nov 1, 2019
JOYCE FAYE CONNER WILLETT
ALEXANDER – Joyce Faye Conner Willett, age 70, of Alexander, went to be with her Lord and Savior Friday, November 1, 2019.
Mrs. Willett was born August 18, 1949 in Madison County to the late James and Clara Faulkner Conner; she was a resident of Buncombe County for most of her life. Joyce was a seamstress, retiring from...
Edna Buckner Mull
Nov 1, 2019
ALEXANDER – Edna Buckner Mull, age 84, of Alexander, died Friday, November 1, 2019.
Edna was born July 10, 1935 in Buncombe County to the late Roy L. and Hazel Rice Buckner. She was a resident of Buncombe County all of her life. She was a graduate of Biltmore High School. Edna retired from Buncombe County Schools and was the...
Charlotte Lynn Russell
Oct 28, 2019
BARNARDSVILLE – Charlotte Lynn Russell, infant daughter of Levi and Cindy Gosnell Russell, died Monday, October 28, 2019.
Preceding her in death were her maternal great grandparents, Richard and Ernestine Parker; paternal great grandmother, Wilda Frisbee; maternal great grandfather, Alvin Gosnell; maternal grandfather, Ernie Gosnell.
Surviving in addition to her parents are her brother, Landon Alvin Russell; paternal grandparents, Amy and Dustin...
John E. Banks
Oct 28, 2019
WEAVERVILLE -John “Johnny” E. Banks, a loving husband, father and grandfather, passed away unexpectedly October 28, 2019, in his home at the age of 70.
He was born June 8, 1949 in Buncombe County to the late Eugene and Ruth Davis Banks. On September 13, 1974 he married Sue “Susie” Hunter Banks; together they raised one son, John Michael Banks, Sr....
Estella Nora Doede
Oct 27, 2019
WEAVERVILLE– Estella Nora Doede, age 83, of Weaverville, died Sunday, October 27, 2019.
Mrs. Doede was born January 20, 1936 in Detroit, MI to the late Maxwell and Ruth Miller Wilson; she was a resident of Buncombe County since 1991. She was a loving wife, mother and grandmother. Estella was a member of Woodland Hills Church. In addition to her parents,...
Irene McDaris
Oct 26, 2019
WOODFIN – Irene McDaris, age 88, of Woodfin, died Saturday, October 26, 2019.
Miss McDaris was born March 27, 1931 in Buncombe County to the late Roy C. and Burnice Clinton McDaris; she was a resident of Buncombe County all of her life. Irene formerly worked at Vanderbilt Shirt Company. She was a lifelong member of Elkwood United Methodist Church. In...
Ralph David Lewis
Oct 24, 2019
WEAVERVILLE -
Ralph David Lewis, of Weaverville, died on October 24, 2019 at the age of 95. He was born in Brooklyn, New York, the son of Oscar and Lina Levy. During World War II, he was commissioned an Ensign in the U. S. Navy; when his ship, the LST 447, was destroyed by a kamikaze attack during the...
David Embler
Oct 23, 2019
ALEXANDER – David Embler, age 92, of Alexander, went to be with his Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ, on Wednesday, October 23, 2019.
David was born January 21, 1927 in Buncombe County to the late Rev. Joseph Mitchell and Dosha Griffin Embler. He worked as a mason with McLean Construction and Buncombe Construction; he farmed his whole life. David served in...
Melba Jean Honeycutt Grindstaff
Oct 22, 2019
WINDER, GA/ WEAVERVILLE – Melba Jean Honeycutt Grindstaff, age 78, of Winder, GA, formerly of Weaverville, died Tuesday, October 22, 2019.
Mrs. Grindstaff was born June 22, 1941 in Madison County to the late Jobie and Irene Shook Honeycutt. She was a member of California Creek Baptist Church. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband,...
Lucille Roberts Rice
Oct 21, 2019
WEAVERVILLE– Lucille Roberts Rice, age 70, of Weaverville, died Monday, October 21, 2019.
Lucille was born February 2, 1949 in Buncombe County to the late Joseph G. and Belva Gillis Roberts. She loved gardening and working around her home.
Surviving are her husband of 36 years, Jack Rice; four daughters, Charlene Elrod, Carlene Burnette, Brenda Osteen and Joyce Blanken and husband Bo;...
Sarah "Channa" Franklin Register
Oct 21, 2019
VERNON, FL / FORMERLY OF WEAVERVILLE –
Sarah “Channa” Franklin Register, age 36, of Vernon FL, formerly of Weaverville, died Monday, October 21, 2019.
Sarah was born September 12, 1983 in Buncombe County. She attended North Buncombe High School. Sarah was a loving daughter, wife and devoted mother to her children. She was preceded in death by her maternal grandfather, Gary Lee...
Verlin Shelton
Oct 18, 2019
WEAVERVILLE– Verlin Shelton, of Weaverville, passed away Friday, October 18, 2019 at the John F. Keever Jr. Solace Center.
Verlin was born in Wolf Creek, TN., August 3, 1930. He was a devoted husband, father, and friend. He lived a truly astounding life, growing up poor in the remote Appalachian Mountains. After all he went through in life, he choose to...
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