Obituaries
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
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
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.
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
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
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
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
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
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
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...
Dillon "Bubba" Akins
May 26, 2019
WEAVERVILLE–Dillon “Bubba” Akins, age 19 of Weaverville took his heavenly flight with his Daddy, Ronnie Akins and his friend, Johnny Laws Sunday, May 26, 2019.
Dillon was born March 21, 2000 in Mercer County, West Virginia. He was a resident of Buncombe County since age one month.
He was a “Black Hawk” since kindergarten and graduated with honors from North Buncombe High...
Jonathan "Johnny" Alexander Laws
May 26, 2019
ASHEVILLE– Jonathan passed on Sunday, May 26, 2019 at 18 years old. Jonathan was involved in a fatal ATV accident alongside his best friend Dillon, Dillon’s father Ronnie, and Dillon’s nephew, Colby. Colby survived the accident and is currently in recovery.
Jonathan is leaving his mother, Kerith Boyette; brother, Nathanael Laws; father, Terry Laws and wife Renee; brother, Adam Metcalf and sister,...
Ronnie Akins
May 26, 2019
WEAVERVILLE–Ronnie Akins, age 47 of Weaverville took his heavenly flight with his son, Dillon “Bubba” Akins and Dillon’s friend, Johnny Laws Sunday, May 26, 2019.
Ronnie was born March 25, 1972 in Pemiscot County, MO. He was raised in Arkansas and was a resident of Buncombe County for the past nineteen years. He was a self-employed painter, and owner of his...
Leonard B. Buckner
May 24, 2019
WEAVERVILLE– Leonard B. Buckner, age 72, died Friday, May 24, 2019.
Mr. Buckner was born October 1, 1946 in Riverside County, CA to the late Chief Master Sergeant Kermit C. Buckner and Ira Hall Buckner; he was a resident of Buncombe County most of his life. Leonard served in the U.S. Air Force.
In addition to his parents, he was preceded in...
Ervin R. Johnson
May 23, 2019
WEAVERVILLE– Ervin R. “Joe” Johnson, age 77, of Weaverville, went to be with the Lord, at home surrounded by his wife, son and daughter, Thursday, May 23, 2019.
Joe was born March 24, 1942 in Buncombe County to the late Margaret English; he was a resident of Buncombe County all of his life. He worked at Drexel Furniture Company and Ethan...
Anna Hopson Ray
May 22, 2019
WEAVERVILLE – Anna Hopson Ray, age 95, of Weaverville, died Wednesday, May 22, 2019.
Mrs. Ray was born August 5, 1923 in Knox County, TN to the late Charles William and Dona Smith Hopson; she was a resident of Buncombe County for most of her life. Anna formerly worked at Weaverville Drug Store. In addition to her parents, she was preceded...
Johnny M. Roberts
May 22, 2019
WEAVERVILLE– Johnny M. Roberts, age 76, of the Locust Grove Community, died Wednesday, May 22, 2019.
Johnny was born May 4, 1943 in Buncombe County to the late Roy McKinley and Veta Chandler Roberts; he was a resident of Buncombe County all of his life. He was the former owner of J&G Supply and owned Johnny Roberts Trucking. Johnny was a...
John Coxey
May 21, 2019
ASHEVILLE – John Coxey, age 71, of Asheville, died Tuesday, May 21, 2019.
Mr. Coxey was born December 11, 1947 in Altoona, PA to the late John Thomas and Jean Derry Coxey; he was a resident of Buncombe County for the past 32 years. He was a graduate of Clemson University, and was a passionate Clemson Sports fan. John was also...
Dave Miller
May 18, 2019
WEAVERVILLE – Harvey David “Dave” Miller, age 86, of Weaverville, died Saturday, May 18, 2019.
Mr. Miller was born June 1, 1932 in Haywood County to the late Carmen E. Bullock and Harvey C. Miller; he was a resident of Buncombe County for most of his life. Dave was a former purchasing agent with the Buncombe County Public Schools. He retired...
John J. Grimes
May 17, 2019
WEAVERVILLE– John J. Grimes, 78, of Weaverville, N.C., formerly of Newington and West Hartford, Conn. passed away on Friday, May 17, 2019 with his loving wife of 32 years Carol Kinney Grimes by his side.
A son of the late Joseph M. Grimes and Ellen Manikas Grimes, he was born in New York City, and attended Cardinal Hayes High School and...
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