Obituaries
Richard Lee Downing
Mar 7, 2024
CHARLOTTE - Richard Lee Downing, 87, of Charlotte, NC formerly of Weaverville, NC, passed away on March 7, 2024, at his home. He was the son of Frederick and Helen (Jahnke) Downing.
He was born on April 23, 1936, in Freeport, IL and graduated from Freeport High School in 1954. He was a United States Air Force Veteran. He married...
Thomas "Marshall" Collins, Jr.
Mar 4, 2024
MARS HILL – Thomas Marshall Collins, Jr. was born December 18, 1941 in Jacksonville, FL, the son of a Baptist Pastor, Thomas M. Collins, Sr. and Gertrude Kooker Collins. The afternoon of March 4, 2024 Marshall passed from his earthly life while in his home surrounded by his wife of 59 years, Saralyn Monroe Collins and their two...
Wilburn Carl Buckner
Mar 2, 2024
WEAVERVILLE – Wilburn Carl Buckner, 84, passed away on March 2, 2024 at Stonecreek Health & Rehabilitation.
Wilburn was born on February 12, 1940 in Buncombe County. He is the son of the late Dollie McHone and William Paul Buckner. He is also preceded in death by his wife of 67 years, Ponese Evelyn Buckner; his son,...
Rev. Tiffany Jean Barsotti, M.Th., Ph.D.
Feb 25, 2024
WEAVERVILLE – Rev. Tiffany Jean Barsotti, M.Th., PhD., age 56, of Weaverville passed away Sunday, February 25, 2024, at her home.
Tiffany was born September 16, 1967 in San Bernadino, California to Randolph C. Barsotti and Sharon Ann Stouffer Metoyer.
Dr. Barsotti was a spiritual and medical intuitive counselor, founding teacher of a therapeutic modality known as Personal Self Integration, and a...
Josephine Eiler "Jo" Smith
Feb 25, 2024
ASHEVILLE - Josephine Eiler “Jo” Smith, 25, passed away unexpectedly on Sunday, February 25, 2024 at Mission Hospital.
A native of Guernsey County, OH, Jo was the daughter of Charles “Chuck” Smith and the late Terri Anne Pauly-Smith. She was also preceded in death by her maternal grandparents, Louise Nelson Pauly and James Frederick Pauly; paternal grandparents, Charles and Nora Alcorn...
Alva Lunsford
Feb 23, 2024
ALEXANDER – Alva Lunsford, age 93, of Alexander died Friday, February 23, 2024.
Mr. Lunsford was born December 30, 1930, in Madison County to the late Bass & Kitty Payne Lunsford. He enjoyed gardening and working on anything mechanical. Alva was a member of Turkey Creek Baptist Church.
In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife, Lucille...
Sgt. Richard M. "Richie" Lancaster, II
Feb 18, 2024
WEAVERVILLE – Sgt. Richard M. “Richie” Lancaster, II, age 50, died Sunday, February 18, 2024.
Richie was born March 2, 1973, in Richland, SC and grew up in Columbia, SC. He later moved to Winston Salem where he graduated from Mt. Tabor High School, class of 1991. He was a fire fighter in Winston Salem. After moving to Asheville, he attended...
Sandra Ross Glass
Feb 15, 2024
ASHEVILLE – Sandra Ross Glass, age 76, passed away on Thursday, February 15, 2024 at her residence.
Sandra was born March 30, 1947 in Detroit, Michigan to the late James Daniel Ross and Glynda Nolen Ross. She was raised in southwestern Virginia and resided most of her adult life in Buncombe County. She graduated from the Roanoke Memorial Hospital School of...
Mary Allen Green
Feb 11, 2024
ASHEVILLE – Mary Allen Green, age 78, passed away on Sunday, February 11, 2024 at Aston Park Health Care Center.
Mary was born October 26, 1945, to the late Fowler William Allen and Sarah Bell Carter Allen in Gainesville, Georgia. In addition to her parents, she was also preceded in death by her brother, Eddie Allen; father-in-law, Charles Green; mother-in-law, Lillian...
Charles H. "Flashlight" Banks
Feb 10, 2024
LEICESTER – Charles H. “Flashlight” Banks, age 93, of Leicester died Saturday, February 10, 2024.
Mr. Banks was born May 17, 1930, in Buncombe County to the late Herman Decatur and Della Willie Carland Banks. He was in the United States Marine Corps and North Carolina National Guard. For a few years he was a Deputy Constable in Buncombe County. Flashlight...
Rev. Gay Walter Tweed
Feb 8, 2024
LEICESTER – Rev. Gay Walter Tweed, 88, passed away on Thursday, February 8, 2024 at the Cranberry House in Newland, NC.
Walter was born on January 29, 1936 to the late Liston and Ruby Hunter Tweed. For 43 years, he was married to the late Edith Black who died on October 30, 2011.
In addition to his parents, Walter was also preceded...
Homer Carroll
Feb 6, 2024
WEAVERVILLE – “Well done thou good and faithful servant.” Homer graduated to Heaven February 6, 2024. He was born March 30, 1935, to the late Will and Irene Carroll in Yancey County.
He is survived by his loving wife of 42 years, Norma; shelties Kaylee and Kookie; grandson Brandon Carroll and wife Mindy; great-granddaughter Aleigh; sisters, Edith Phillips, Judy Thomas, Thelma...
Carrol Edward Buckner
Feb 6, 2024
FLETCHER – Carrol Edward Buckner, age 84, passed away on Tuesday, February 6, 2024.
Carrol was born August 31, 1939, to the late Will and Ada Buckner in Buncombe County. He was predeceased by the love of his life and wife of 47 years, Etta Bea Franklin Buckner in 2008, and his beloved daughter Rosetta Lynn Buckner Heylek...
Dorothy Hensley McKinney
Feb 6, 2024
WEAVERVILLE – Dorothy Hensley McKinney, age 90, passed away on Tuesday, February 6, 2024, at her home in Weaverville.
Dorothy was born on December 2, 1933, in Buncombe County to the late Richmond Pearson Hensley and Ora Spears Hensley. She was also preceded in death by her husband, Bill McKinney, six sisters, and four brothers.
Dorothy was a homemaker who enjoyed her family,...
Richard Michael Arthur
Feb 3, 2024
Richard Michael Arthur, age 71, of Weaverville passed away Saturday, February 3, 2024, at the CarePartners Solace Center in Asheville. Richard was born November 5, 1952, in Asheville to the late Malcolm and Kathryn “Kitty” Arthur. He attended Asheville High School and after graduating attended Asheville-Buncombe Technical College for a short time. He then proceeded to work for...
Peggy Jean DeBruhl Black
Jan 29, 2024
ASHEVILLE – Peggy Jean DeBruhl Black, age 88, of Asheville, North Carolina, daughter of the late Allen and Beatrice Thompson DeBruhl, passed away at Mission Hospital on January 29, 2024 after a short illness.
She was a graduate of French Broad High School and Blanton’s Business College. She worked as a secretary for several years and...
Lewis Henry Clay, Jr.
Jan 27, 2024
ASHEVILLE – Lewis Henry Clay, Jr., age 71, of Asheville died Saturday, January 27, 2024.
Lewis was born on August 26, 1952, in Buncombe County. He graduated from Mars Hill University with a degree in Business Administration and worked for many years in the Ford Automotive Business.
He was preceded in death by his mother, Mary Louise Hasty Clay, who died in...
Linda Darleen Hall
Jan 26, 2024
WEAVERVILLE – Linda Darleen Hall, age 72, of Weaverville passed away Friday, January 26, 2024.
Linda was born May 30, 1951, in Buncombe County to the late Robert Fred & Jeanette Hunnicutt Williams. She graduated from Central High School in Nashville, TN and got her nursing degree from A.B. Tech. Linda was formerly employed at Mission Hospital, Roses, Ingles, and Walgreens....
Betty Marie Rice Fox
Jan 24, 2024
ARDEN – Betty Marie Rice Fox, age 88, passed away on Wednesday, January 24, 2024, at Givens Estates Health Center. Her family was by her side lovingly caring for her during her final weeks.
Betty was born on September 24, 1935, in Madison County to the late Alexander and Agnes Bishop Rice. She was also preceded in death by her husband,...
CH (LTC) Charles Wesley Pike (RET)
Jan 22, 2024
Chaplain Wes Pike passed on to God’s kingdom on Monday, January 22, 2024. He was born March 1,1940 in Emma, North Carolina. He married his childhood sweetheart, Shirley Louise Buckner Pike, on October 19, 1958. They shared 65 years of a wonderful marriage. She was his best friend and a great supporter of his ministry.
He was preceded in death by...
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