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Sheila Maynor Webb

Sheila Maynor Webb

Jul 6, 2019

BARNARDSVILLE – Sheila Maynor Webb, age 62, of Barnardsville died Saturday, July 6, 2019. 

Sheila was born September 13, 1956 in Buncombe County, where she had lived most of her life, to the late Grose Nelson and Vera Webb Maynor. Sheila was formerly employed with Brian Center, Weaverville. She is the wife of the late Emmett C. Webb who died in...

Imogene Fox Boone

Imogene Fox Boone

Jul 3, 2019

Imogene Fox Boone, age 79, of Pegg Road, died Wednesday, July 3, 2019.  She now walks the streets of gold with her beloved Bernard, she had often spoken of this and was so excited as she spoke. 

Mrs. Boone was born November 4, 1939 in Buncombe County to the late Jim and Martha Burleson Fox. Imogene had a career in textiles...

Peggy Dianne McKinney

Peggy Dianne McKinney

Jul 2, 2019

BARNARDSVILLE - Peggy Dianne McKinney, 65, passed away unexpectedly at her home Tuesday, July 2, 2019.

Dianne was born February 2, 1954 to Betty B. McKinney of Barnardsville and the late Verdra V. McKinney. She is also preceded in death by her sister, Nancy Carol McKinney, a brother, Richard Bruce McKinney and her beloved grandmother, Nancy J. Brigmon.

A life-long resident of...

Ryan Kalen McClure

Ryan Kalen McClure

Jun 23, 2019

WEAVERVILLE – Ryan Kalen McClure, age 35, of Weaverville, died Wednesday, June 23, 2019.

Ryan was born April 23, 1984 in Haywood County and was a resident of Buncombe County for the past 25 years. Ryan graduated from NB High School and Asheville Buncombe Technical Community College. He served in the US Navy for 5 years and worked for the US...

Bill Eilers

Bill Eilers

Jun 23, 2019

Bill Eilers, age 64, of Asheville, died Sunday, June 23, 2019.

Bill was born August 1, 1954 in Sioux City, Iowa. He was preceded in death by his parents, Dr. Robert W. Eilers and Donna Marie Billick Eilers.  He was an avid motorcyclist and enjoyed track days all around the southeast as well as riding on the Blue Ridge Parkway or...

Jeffrey Alan Scott

Jeffrey Alan Scott

Jun 22, 2019

WEAVERVILLE – Jeffrey Alan Scott, age 55, of Weaverville, died Saturday, June 22, 2019.

Mr. Scott was born January 22, 1964 in Los Angeles County, CA and was a resident of Buncombe County for a number of years. He was formerly employed at Walmart.

Surviving is his girlfriend, Rebecca Rice.

His funeral services were private. Burial was in West Memorial Park.

West Funeral Home...

Vera Darlene Johnson Bartlett

Vera Darlene Johnson Bartlett

Jun 20, 2019

WEAVERVILLE– Vera Darlene Johnson Bartlett, age 51, unexpectedly went home to her Lord and Savior, Thursday, June 20, 2019.

She was born February 7, 1968 in Asheville. She was a graduate of Enka High School and Skyland Academy of Cosmetic Arts. She worked at Roses in Candler while putting herself through school. She worked at several hair salons in the Candler...

Russell  Shelton

Russell Shelton

Jun 18, 2019

MARSHALL – Russell Shelton, age 70, of Madison County, went home to be with the Lord, Tuesday, June 18, 2019.

Russell was born August 21, 1948 in Madison County to the late Everett and Kathleen Martin Shelton; he was a resident of Madison County for most of his life. He was a retired truck driver and U.S. mail carrier. Russell served...

Essie  Lee Cauley Verner

Essie Lee Cauley Verner

Jun 17, 2019

WEAVERVILLE– Essie Lee Cauley Verner, age 99, of Weaverville, died Monday, June 17, 2019.

Mrs. Verner was born September 3, 1919 in Milan, Georgia to the late William L. and Sallie Bell Achord Cauley.  She was a former clerk with JC Penny’s, and worked as a floor secretary with the Baptist Memorial Hospital in Gadsden, AL.  She was a caregiver until...

James Edward Maney

James Edward Maney

Jun 15, 2019

James Edward “Ed” Maney, age 83, of Barnardsville died Saturday, June 15, 2019.

Ed was born August 4, 1935 in Barnardsville where he lived all of his life. He was a retired farmer and also retired from N.C. Dept. of Transportation. Farming and being on Maney Mountain were his passions. Ed was a founding member of Barnardsville United Methodist Church. He...

Ray Hubert Morgan

Ray Hubert Morgan

Jun 14, 2019

WEAVERVILLE– Ray H. Morgan, age 87, completed his earthly journey Friday, June 14, 2019 at the John F. Keever Solace Center.

Born January 7, 1932, he was the third son of Creed S. Morgan and Lula “Jamie” Dillingham Morgan. Ray attended Mars Hill College until drafted by the US Army. He served during the Korean Conflict in the 25th Infantry, 3rd...

Betty  Jean Farthing Hughes

Betty Jean Farthing Hughes

Jun 12, 2019

WEAVERVILLE - Betty Jean Farthing Hughes of Weaverville, North Carolina, passed away on June 12, 2019. Mrs. Hughes was a native of Watauga County. She and her husband and two sons moved to Weaverville in 1965 from Boone.

Preceding her in death were her husband, Harold H. Hughes, Sr., who died in 1981; her parents, Carter J. and Maude Farthing; her...

Sandra Sluder Tweed

Sandra Sluder Tweed

Jun 11, 2019

WEAVERVILLE– Sandra Sluder Tweed, age 71, of Weaverville, died Tuesday, June 11, 2019.

Sandra was born September 21, 1947 in Buncombe County to Mary Sue Morris Sluder and the late Harold A. Sluder; she was a resident of Buncombe County all of her life. Sandra graduated from North Buncombe High School, UNCA and received her Master’s Degree from Western Carolina University....

Rex Hensley, Jr.

Rex Hensley, Jr.

Jun 9, 2019

ASHEVILLE – Charles “Rex” Hensley, Jr., age 76, of Asheville died Sunday, June 9, 2019.

Mr. Hensley was born June 15, 1942 in Buncombe County to the late Charles R. and Juanita Grindstaff Hensley; he was raised by his grandmother, Florence Hensley. Rex was employed for nearly 50 years as a salesman for Glidden Paint Co.; he retired as the manager...

Carolyn Joann Craig Ballard

Carolyn Joann Craig Ballard

Jun 9, 2019

WEAVERVILLE– Carolyn Joann Craig Ballard, age 74, of the Ox Creek Community, died Sunday, June 9, 2019.

Mrs. Ballard was born May 31, 1945 in Buncombe County to the late Robert W. and Pauline McDaniel Craig; she was a resident of Buncombe County for most of her life. She was a member of Carolina Baptist Tabernacle.  In addition to her parents,...

Paul  Gene Moss

Paul Gene Moss

Jun 6, 2019

WOODFIN - Paul Gene Moss, age 79 of Woodfin, died Thursday, June 6, 2019.

Mr. Moss was born May 3, 1940 in Buncombe County to the late Aaron N. and Vernie Maynor Moss. He retired from Steelcase Mfg. and was a veteran of the U.S. Army. Paul was a loving husband, father and grandfather.

He is survived by his wife, Brenda Worley...

Kali Elizabeth Mae Holderfield

Kali Elizabeth Mae Holderfield

Jun 4, 2019

WEAVERVILLE– Kali Elizabeth Mae Holderfield gained her angel wings in her sleep on June 4, 2019 at 12 years old. She was born in Asheville, NC on June 22, 2006 to Lisa Mohler and Calvin Holderfield.

Kali was the most loving, strong-willed, sweetest, determined little girl. She always lit up the room with her beautiful vibrant smile. Everyone that met Kali,...

Dot Holladay

Dot Holladay

Jun 1, 2019

ASHEVILLE - Dorothy “Dot” Jean Brooks Holladay, age 91, of Asheville, died Saturday, June 1, 2019.

Dot was born July 3, 1927 in Charlotte, NC to the late Davidson and Neely Jordan Brooks. She had lived in Asheville since 1971 and was a member of Grace Covenant Presbyterian Church since 1972.

In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by...

Betty Plemmons Edwards

Betty Plemmons Edwards

May 31, 2019

WEAVERVILLE - Betty Edwards, age 78, of Weaverville, died Friday, May 31, 2019.

Mrs. Edwards was born May 1, 1941 in Madison County to the late Bryan and Nellda Lusk Plemmons. She lived most of her adult life in Buncombe and Madison Counties. Betty retired from UNCA Food Services. She was a member of Flat Creek Baptist Church. In addition to...

Sammy  Parker

Sammy Parker

May 30, 2019

WEAVERVILLE– Sammy Parker, age 61, of Weaverville went to be with his Lord Thursday, May 30, 2019.

Sammy was born September 17, 1957 in Buncombe County where he had lived all of his life. He was a 1975 graduate of N.B. High School. Sammy was a service manager in the HVAC industry. An avid golfer, gardener and cook, he was a...

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