Obituaries
Francis Eugene Fitzsimmons
Jan 17, 2018
WEAVERVILLE – Francis Eugene Fitzsimmons, 85, died Wednesday, January 17. 2018 West Funeral Home is assisting the family. No services are scheduled at this time.
Claude Lenoir McCall
Jan 16, 2018
SWANNANOA - Claude Lenoir McCall, age 88, of Swannanoa, died Tuesday, January 16, 2018 at Mission Hospital. Mr. McCall was born December 22, 1929 in Avery County. He lived and worked in California for 42 years as an electrical engineer and was a resident of Swannanoa for the past 25 years. Claude was a caring, funny; always respectful man; just...
Marinette Cauble Blevins
Jan 15, 2018
WEAVERVILLE– Marinette Cauble Blevins, age 94, of Weaverville, formerly of Bakersville, NC, died peacefully January 15, 2018. Marinette was the daughter of the late John Edward Cauble and Blanche LaFond Cauble, of Asheville and was born August 16, 1923 in Colorado Springs, CO. Marinette grew up in Asheville and was a 1940 graduate of Lee Edwards High School and a...
Adelaide Ann Wright Williamson
Jan 14, 2018
ASHEVILLE – Adelaide Ann Wright Williamson, age 90, of Asheville, died Sunday January 14, 2018. Mrs. Williamson was born August 23, 1927 in Buncombe County where she lived all of her life. She was a daughter to the late Carl Andrew and Alda Mae Duncan Wright. Adelaide enjoyed gardening and canning. She loved her grandchildren. She worked at The Hadley...
John C. Joyner
Jan 14, 2018
ASHEVILLE – John C. Joyner, Jr., age 85, of Asheville, died Sunday, January 14, 2018. Mr. Joyner was born January 1, 1933 in Buncombe County where he had lived most of his life. John received his undergraduate degree and his law degree from Wake Forest University. He worked for the Veterans Administration in Winston Salem and returned to Asheville where...
James E. Morris
Jan 13, 2018
WEAVERVILLE– James E. “Jim” Morris, age 91, of Weaverville died Saturday, January 13, 2018. Jim was born November 16, 1926 in Buncombe County where he had lived all of his life. He was a retired carpenter and farmer. His parents, Roy and Ethel Bradley Morris preceded him in death; along with his wife, Barbara Lorraine Gentry Morris, to whom he...
Mary Crowder
Jan 11, 2018
ASHEVILLE – Mary Crowder, age 81, of Asheville, died Thursday, January 11, 2018. Mrs. Crowder was born September 8, 1936 in Macon County and was a resident of Buncombe County for most of her life. She enjoyed gardening, especially her flowers. She was the daughter of the late Benjamin and Ollie Dills McConnell and wife to the late Dallas Crowder....
Betty Lou Banks
Jan 8, 2018
BARNARDSVILLE – Betty Lou Banks, age 83, of Dillingham Road, went home to be with her Lord and Savior, January 8, 2018 at home with her loving family by her side after a long courageous battle with cancer. Betty was a loving and faithful wife to her husband of 67 years, William Reece Banks, and was his dedicated caregiver for...
Lula Poole Anslow
Jan 3, 2018
WEAVERVILLE– Lula Poole Anslow, age 91, died Wednesday, January 3, 2018 in Mars Hill, North Carolina. Formerly of Gainesville and Tallahassee, Florida, Lou was born July 7, 1926 in Polk County, Florida to the late James C. and Essie Dixon Poole. Lou was a Registered Nurse and a proud 1947 graduate of the Nurse Cadet Corp program at Grady Memorial...
Nellene Sluder West
Dec 31, 2017
WEAVERVILLE– Nellene Sluder West, age 93, of Weaverville, died Sunday, December 31, 2017. Nellene was born August 31, 1924 in Buncombe County where she had lived all of her life. She enjoyed working in her yard. Nellene’s life revolved around family, specifically her children and grandchildren. She was a member of Weaverville United Methodist Church. She was the wife of...
Betty Jean Sherlin Allman
Dec 28, 2017
WEST ASHEVILLE – Betty Jean Sherlin Allman, age 75, of West Asheville, died Thursday, December 28, 2017. Mrs. Allman was born July 18, 1942 in Buncombe County where she had lived all of her life. She was the daughter of the late Nelson and Bonnie Evans Sherlin. She is also preceded in death by her husband, J.B. “Jack” Allman, who...
Vincent Scott Allen
Dec 26, 2017
LEICESTER – Vincent Scott Allen, age 50, died Tuesday December 26, 2017. Scott was born November 2, 1967 in Maryville, Missouri. He was a self-employed Rock Mason and an avid guitar player who loved playing and teaching guitar. Scott is preceded in death by his two daughters, Christina and Nicole Allen. Surviving are his father, Lenny Allen, Sr., and wife...
Hannah Alicia VanBumble
Dec 24, 2017
WEAVERVILLE– Hannah Alicia VanBumble, age 21, of Weaverville, died Sunday, December 24, 2017. Hannah was born December 14, 1996 in Buncombe County where she had lived all of her life. She was a 2014 home school graduate of Lake Louise Academy. Hannah studied dance at “In His Steps Dance Ministry” and especially enjoyed hip hop and jazz. She loved dogs,...
Hester Hensley Hunter
Dec 20, 2017
WEAVERVILLE– Hester Hensley Hunter, of Weaverville, died Wednesday, December 20, 2017, just two days after her 100th birthday. Mrs. Hunter was born December 18, 1917 in Unicoi County, TN to the late Oscar and Texie McIntosh Hensley. She was a resident of Buncombe County for most of her life. Hester was a true homemaker, loving wife and doting mother. She...
Obie Hollister Brown
Dec 15, 2017
WEAVERVILLE– Obie Hollister “Brownie” Brown, age 94, of Weaverville, died Friday, December 15, 2017. Mr. Brown was born June 12, 1923 in Madison County and was a resident of Buncombe County for most of his life. He worked in a CCC Camp in Washington State before serving in World War II in the European Tour. Obie was a member of...
Elva Mae Henderson
Dec 14, 2017
WEAVERVILLE– Elva Mae Henderson, age 89, died Thursday, December 14, 2017. Mrs. Henderson was born November 24, 1928 in Madison County and was a resident of Buncombe County for most of her life. She worked for Dr. Bolinger and in the Deli at Ingles Market. She was the daughter of the late James Moody and Allie Meadows Davis and wife...
Colonel John Nichols
Dec 13, 2017
ASHEVILLE - "Jack” Nichols age 91 of Asheville, died December 13, 2017. Mr. Nichols was born August 29, 1926 in Kane, PA to the late Ralph P. and Lillie E. Nichols. He was preceded in death by his wife of 49 years, Patsy Barnard Nichols who died in 2001. “Jack” graduated from Kane High School in 1944 and was a...
Flora McAbee Wright
Dec 11, 2017
BARNARDSVILLE– Flora McAbee Wright, age 91, of 507 Paint Fork Road, died Monday, December 11, 2017. Mrs. Wright was born April 10, 1926 in Buncombe County where she had lived all of her life. She retired from Montreat College. She is preceded in death by her parents, William Franklin and Mollie Bailey McAbee, husband Horace Wright and daughter Joann Wright....
Robert Steven Keefer
Dec 10, 2017
WEAVERVILLE– Robert Steven Keefer, Jr., 47, died, Sunday, December 10, 2017, at the John F. Keever Solace Center, in Asheville, NC. Steve is survived by his parents, Robert Steven Keefer, Sr., and Cynthia McConnell Keefer; sister, Tamara Lee Thomas and husband Brigham Stephen Thomas; nephews, Petty Officer C. Brendan Scott and wife, Alexis of Port Hueneme, CA; M. Hunter Thomas...
Malcolm J. Sprinkle
Dec 8, 2017
WEAVERVILLE– Malcolm J. Sprinkle, age 78, of Jupiter Road, died Friday, December 08, 2017. Malcolm was born November 13, 1939 in Buncombe County to the late Guy W. and Willie Mae Wilde Sprinkle. He was formerly employed with Winn Dixie and Sam’s Club. In his spare time, he enjoyed hunting and spending time in the great outdoors. Malcolm was a...
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