Obituaries
Cynthia Rae Blawat Weber
Sep 9, 2017
ASHEVILLE – Cynthia Rae Blawat Weber, age 70, of Asheville, died Saturday, September 9, 2017. Mrs. Weber was born January 5, 1947 in Milwaukee WI to the late Leo J. and Lucille Evelyn Chapman Blawat. Cynthia was an avid gardener, loving wife, mother, grandmother and great grandmother. She was a passionate baker who made the best cookies, and enjoyed sharing...
Marilyn Clausen
Sep 5, 2017
Marilyn Maxwell Clausen, age 85, of Weaverville, died Tuesday, September 5, 2017. Mrs. Clausen was born September 12, 1931 in Fort Collins, CO. She was a graduate of Colorado State University, an active member of Kappa Alpha Theta and a PEO member. Mrs. Clausen was a homemaker and a school teacher, and previously lived in California, Charlotte, Edenton, and Hanover...
Michelle Buckner
Sep 4, 2017
MICHELLE BUCKNER MARS HILL – Michelle Buckner, age 26 of Mars Hill, passed away unexpectedly Monday, September 4, 2017 in Wilmington, NC. Michelle was born February 14, 1991 in Buncombe County. She was a graduate of Madison High School where she participated in the Junior ROTC program and was currently a student at UNC-Wilmington. Michelle was preceded in death by...
Harold Redman Young
Sep 3, 2017
HENDERSONVILLE/WEAVERVILLE – Harold Redman “Roonie” Young, age 88 of Hendersonville and formerly of Weaverville, died peacefully at his home in Fletcher Park Inn, Sunday, September 3, 2017. Mr. Young was born September 8, 1928 in Buncombe County to the late Joe Henry Young, Sr. and Carrie Redman Young. A loving husband and father, he was a devoted caregiver to his...
Michael J. St.Clair
Sep 1, 2017
WEAVERVILLE– Michael J. St. Clair, age 75, of Weaverville, died Friday, September 1, 2017. Mr. St. Clair was born January 14, 1942 in Los Angeles, CA. He served in the United States Marines for 30 yrs. He was the husband of the late Judith St. Clair who died in 2008. Surviving are his wife of seven years, Carol McMichael; daughter,...
Josefina Antoni de Kelemen
Aug 29, 2017
MARSHALL, NORTH CAROLINA – Josefina “Fina” Antoni de Kelemen, age 87, of Marshall died Tuesday, August 29, 2017. Mrs. Kelemen was born November 27, 1929 in Venezuela, where she had lived most of her life, moving to Marshall to be close to her twin daughters. She was among the first female graduates from Civil Engineering in Venezuela. After retiring from...
June DeHart Kelley
Aug 28, 2017
ASHEVILLE – June DeHart Kelley, age 70 of Asheville died Monday, August 28, 2017. Mrs. Kelley was born January 25, 1947 in Buncombe County to the late John and Annie Hyer DeHart and was the granddaughter of the late William and Cleo Hyer. She was employed at IBM in Atlanta, Ga. and was a member of Grace Episcopal Church. She...
Patricia Sharon Williams
Aug 28, 2017
ASHEVILLE – Patricia Sharon Williams, age 78, of Asheville, died Monday, August 28, 2017. Mrs. Williams was born February 6, 1939 in Scioto County, OH and was a resident of Buncombe County since 1980. She was preceded in death by her parents, Jack S. and Juanita Campbell Bond. Surviving are her husband, James Williams; daughters, Suzette Molling and husband Michael...
William A. Nordland
Aug 20, 2017
ASHEVILLE– William A. Nordland, age 91, of Asheville, died Sunday, August 20, 2017. Mr. Nordland was born June 13, 1926 in Wharton, NJ and was a resident of Buncombe County since 1988. Bill loved the Lord with all his heart. He loved his wife, Carolyn with whom they had a bible study in their home for twenty years, ministering to...
Edward H. McIlvaine
Aug 15, 2017
ALEXANDER – Edward “Eddie” H. McIlvaine, died on Tuesday, August 15, 2017. Eddie was born in Washington DC and was a resident of the Asheville area for the past 49 years. He graduated from Mars Hill College (University) and previously served in the National Guard. Eddie was an avid animal lover and antique collector. Surviving are his wife Pat; daughter,...
Cecil M. Williams
Aug 12, 2017
WEAVERVILLE – Cecil M. Williams, age 94, of Lakeshore Drive died Saturday, August 12, 2017. Mr. Williams was born January 28, 1923. A native of Easley, SC he had lived in Buncombe County for 60 years. He held an undergraduate degree from USC, Columbia, SC and a master’s degree in Chemical Engineering from John Hopkins University. Cecil was a member...
Levon Warren
Aug 11, 2017
ASHEVILLE – Levon “Lee” Warren, age 81 of Asheville died Friday, August 11, 2017 at John F. Keever Solace Center. Mr. Warren was born February 5, 1936 in Buncombe County where he had lived all of his life. He proudly served his country in the US Air Force from 1954-1966. After returning from service he was a homicide investigator with...
Paul J. Buckner
Aug 11, 2017
BARNARDSVILLE– Paul J. Buckner, age 83, of Barnardsville died Friday, August 11, 2017. Mr. Buckner was born October 11, 1933 in Buncombe County where he had lived all of his life. Paul liked to fish and hunt, spending time outdoors; and he enjoyed NASCAR racing. He retired from Buncombe County as a heavy equipment operator and served in the US...
Landon Kendred Wallen
Aug 10, 2017
WEAVERVILLE – Landon Kendred Wallen, 89, passed away Thursday, August 10, 2017. He was born May 5, 1928 to the late George Harry and Mary Scarborough Wallen in Buncombe County where he lived most of his life. He was also preceded in death by three brothers Charles, Howard and Earl Wallen; and two sisters Pauline Ball and Sarah Smith. Kendred...
Jo Ellen Silver Parris
Aug 7, 2017
Jo Ellen Silver (Corn) Parris, age 78, died Monday, August 7, 2017. Jo and her twin sister, Jeanne were born October 15, 1938, in Madison County; her mother passed away shortly thereafter. Jo’s Aunt Easter and her husband Theodore Corn took the twins to raise as their own, along with their three children, Bob, T.W. and Beulah. Mrs. Parris was...
Ted E. Golden
Aug 5, 2017
BARNARDSVILLE – Ted E. Golden, age 78, of Barnardsville, died Saturday, August 5, 2017. Mr. Golden was born, August 23, 1938 in Buncombe County, where he had lived all of his life. He was a retired truck driver, farmer and rock mason, a man of many trades. Ted was preceded in death by his parents; Lloyd and Geneva Webb Golden,...
Fay Jean Hille Henderson
Jul 27, 2017
MARSHALL – Fay Jean Hille Henderson, age 82, of Marshall, died on Thursday, July 27, 2017. Mrs. Henderson was born April 22, 1935 in Freeport, IL and was a resident of Madison County since 1973. She enjoyed her friends, especially those at The Senior Center in Marshall. Fay had participated in the Senior Olympics and enjoyed crafting.
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Jeffrey Ray Masters
Jul 17, 2017
WOODFIN – Jeffrey Ray Masters, age 52, of Woodfin, died Monday July 17, 2017. Mr. Masters was born, September 28, 1964 in Buncombe County, where he had lived all of his life. Funeral Services will be held at 11:00 a.m. Saturday July 22, 2017, in the Chapel of West Funeral Home, with Reverend Jim Moore officiating. Burial will be in...
Judith Banks Wilson
Jul 13, 2017
WEAVERVILLE – Judith “Judy” Banks Wilson, age 76, of Weaverville, peacefully joined her daughter, Tina Wilson and her parents, Jay Hugh and Ruth Carter Banks, in Heaven on July 13, 2017. Judy was born, June 22, 1941 in Buncombe County. Judy accepted Christ as Her Savior in April 1983 and was a member of Mt. Sheba Baptist Church. She loved...
Betty McElreath Young
Jul 12, 2017
WEAVERVILLE – Betty McElreath Young, age 90, of Weaverville, died Wednesday, July 12, 2017, at her home. Mrs. Young was born July 19, 1926 in Buncombe County where she had lived most of her life. Betty was a wonderful homemaker, enjoyed flower gardening, cooking and taking exceptional care of her entire family. She was a loving wife, mother, grandmother, and...
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