Obituaries
Scott Alan Bettilyon
Jul 12, 2024
Scott Alan Bettilyon, age 62, of Barnardsville passed away on Friday, July 12, 2024.
Scott was born on July 30, 1961, in Massillon, Ohio to the late Donald and Kay Townsend Bettilyon. He received his Avionics Degree at St. Leo University and served in the US Navy from 1983-1991. Stationed at NAS Oceana in Virginia Beach, Virginia; he served as an...
Philip A. Pressley
Jul 12, 2024
Philip A. Pressley, age 79, of Leicester died Friday, July 12, 2024.
Mr. Pressley was born on February 11, 1945, in Jackson County to the late Shirley and Patsy Moody Pressley. He was a retired self-employed truck driver.
Surviving is his wife of 53 years, Dorothy “Deane” Caldwell Pressley; daughter, Michelle Constance; son, Trevor Pressley; sisters, Pat Fountain and Sara Jones; several...
Janice Susan Haynes Kelley
Jul 7, 2024
WOODFIN – Janice Susan Haynes Kelley, age 65, of Woodfin passed away on Sunday, July 7, 2024.
Janice was born on January 4, 1959, in Buncombe County, where she lived all her life. She was born to the late John Walter Haynes, Jr. and Marjorie Hensley Haynes. She was a member of Pine Burr Park Baptist Church. Janice is predeceased by...
Carrol David Mundy
Jul 2, 2024
BARNARDSVILLE – Carrol David Mundy, age 85, of Barnardsville went to be with the Lord, July 2, 2024.
Carrol was born November 8, 1938, in Buncombe County to the late Morris M. and Atlas Burrell Mundy. He was a home builder for many years; having built 100’s of homes. A member and deacon of Paint Fork Freewill Baptist Church, where he...
Rev. Evelyn Lorene Eagle
Jun 30, 2024
BLACK MOUNTAIN – Rev. Evelyn L. Eagle, age 88, of Black Mountain, went to be with the Lord on Sunday, June 30, 2024, at the Solace Hospice Center in Asheville.
Rev. Eagle was born on November 2, 1935, in Greenville, South Carolina to Charles T. Eagle, Sr. and Helen R. Eagle. She is also preceded in death by her brother, Dr....
Judy Gail Ledford Harwood
Jun 26, 2024
CANDLER – Judy Gail Ledford Harwood, age 77, passed away on Wednesday, June 26, 2024. She was born November 20, 1946, to the late Gladys Banks Ledford and John Winslow Ledford in Buncombe County where she lived all of her life. She is preceded in death by her parents and her husband William “W.T.” Talmadge Harwood, Jr.; her sister, Jerlene...
Barbara Jean Gilliam Williams
Jun 22, 2024
WEAVERVILLE – Barbara Jean Gilliam Williams, age 79, passed away on June 22, 2024, at The Greens at Weaverville after a short battle with cancer.
Barbara was born November 7, 1944, in London, Kentucky. She was the only child of the late Eugene and Dessie House Gilliam. She was also preceded in death by her husband of 62 years, George Walton...
Nancy Willis Hyder
Jun 21, 2024
WEAVERVILLE – Nancy Willis Hyder, age 92, went to be with the Lord on Friday, June 21, 2024 at her home. She was born on July 30, 1931 in Buncombe County where she lived all her life. She was the daughter of the late Geter Willis, Sr. and Genevieve Carr Willis. She was also preceded in death by her husband,...
Joyce Lamb Biddix
Jun 18, 2024
Joyce Lamb Biddix, age 87, was called home to be with the Lord on Tuesday, June 18, 2024 at the Laurels of Greentree Ridge in Asheville. She was born September 10, 1936 in Shut-In, Madison County, North Carolina near Hot Springs. Joyce lived most of her life in Buncombe and Henderson Counties. She was the daughter and eldest child of...
Rosa Hildegard Schuler
Jun 15, 2024
Rosa Schuler passed surrounded by her loved ones on June 15, 2024. Preceded in death by her parents, Josef and Paulina Glos; brother, Aloysius Glos; sister, Anny Schwab; spouse, Erich Schuler; and son, Eric Schuler. She is survived by her daughters, Debra Buscaglia and Erica A. Lumpert and their spouses Gaspare and Daniel; her siblings and their families in Germany,...
Conley A. Hyer, Jr.
Jun 10, 2024
WEAVERVILLE – Conley A. Hyer, Jr., age 60 of Weaverville died Monday, June 10, 2024.
Conley was born on September 25, 1963, to the late Conley A. Hyer, Sr. and Lucille Herron Hyer. He attended N.B. High School and worked at David’s Auto Parts and later Napa Auto Parts. Conley liked fast cars, bird hunting and fishing.
He is survived by his...
Florence Eola Evans
Jun 10, 2024
WEAVERVILLE – Florence “Eola” Evans went to be with the Lord, Monday, June 10, 2024, at age 98.
Eola was born and raised here, spending her early years in Canton, NC where her father worked at the paper mill. They later moved to Weaverville to a log bungalow near the end of North Main Street. After marriage she and her late...
Patricia "Pat" Kruse Skulley Baker
Jun 4, 2024
WEAVERVILLE- Patricia Kruse Skulley Baker, known affectionately as Pat, age 80, passed away on Monday, June 4, 2024, at her home in the Reems Creek community of Weaverville with her loving husband by her side. She was a loving, caring, and kind person who was born November 26, 1943, in Chicago, Illinois. Pat's remarkable life will be cherished and remembered...
Ruth Ann (Hall) Coontz
May 27, 2024
Ruth Ann Coontz, 78, passed away peacefully on Monday, May 27, 2024. Born on December 10, 1945 in Elkhart, Indiana to James Hall and Ruby Anderson Dillingham.
Ruth's journey through life was shared with her beloved children; Jerry (Melissa) Stump, Cherie Stump Putnam, Jason Stump, James (Tena) Stump, and Jessica Coontz.
Her life was enriched by the joy of...
Irma Opheim Johnson
May 25, 2024
Irma Opheim Johnson, age 104, passed away on Saturday, May 25, 2024 at the Elizabeth House Hospice.
Irma was born on December 20, 1919 in Foreston, Minnesota. She lived each day with optimism, joy, and gratitude. She was a gracious woman who was beautiful on the outside but even more beautiful on the inside. People gravitated to her. Irma had a...
Gerald Douglas Buckner
May 19, 2024
Gerald Douglas Buckner, age 72, of Weaverville, went to be with the Lord on May 19, 2024, in Asheville where he was born. Gerald is now reunited with his parents Barbara Jean & Elmer Buckner as well as brother-in-law, Earl Wilburn in eternal peace.
Gerald was a man deeply connected to his roots at his homeplace in the mountains. His days...
John "Jack" Wirt Woodcock
May 13, 2024
John “Jack” Wirt Woodcock, an 18-year resident of Weaverville, NC, died at age 80 on Monday, May 13, 2024. After several years of declining health, his warmth and generosity of spirit will be missed by his family and wide circle of friends. He was a happy person who loved life and he was a people person. The old saying “he...
Sherry Gail Calloway
May 9, 2024
Sherry Gail Calloway, age 83, a cherished wife, mother, grandmother, and friend, passed away on May 9, 2024, in Statesville, North Carolina. She was born on March 10, 1941, to parents James Weldon Guffey and Kathleen Ruth Fore Guffey
Gail lived most of her life in Asheville and was a member of Locust Grove Baptist Church. She will always be remembered for...
Justin M. Pangle
May 9, 2024
LEICESTER - Justin M. Pangle, age 41, passed away on May 9, 2024, in Asheville, NC. Born in Chattanooga, TN, on January 16, 1983, Justin grew up and lived much of his life in Knoxville, TN. Beloved son, brother, and uncle, he found joy in various passions, especially cooking. He enjoyed his role as a cook at Brooks Howell...
Robert Dare
May 4, 2024
WEAVERVILLE – Robert “Bob” Dare passed away peacefully at his home on Saturday, May 4, 2024, after a long battle with prostate cancer.
He is preceded in death by his parents, Geraldine (Kiley) and Russell Dare. He is also preceded in death by his brother, Gerald.
Bob was a good family man who will be missed...
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