Obituaries
Patty Alexander
Jul 7, 2016
WEAVERVILLE – Patty Alexander, age 73, of Weaverville died Thursday, July 7, 2016. Patty was born August 14, 1942 in Fayette County, Indiana to the late Elvis and Annie Felty Marcum. She had been a resident of Buncombe County since 1981, and worked in Human Resources at Balcrank Corporation. Surviving are her sons, Todd Alexander and wife Sandi, Scott Alexander,...
Phyllis Charsky Griffith
Jul 5, 2016
PHYLLIS CHARSKY GRIFFITH WEAVERVILLE – Phyllis Charsky Griffith, age 85, of Weaverville died Tuesday, July 5, 2016. Mrs. Griffith was born August 20, 1930 in Genesee County, NY to the late Arthur Otto and Mildred Barfield Charsky. She was a resident of Booneville, NY as a child where she first met her husband. As teens they were baptized by her...
Sadie Cumi Marler Revis
Jul 1, 2016
SADIE CUMI MARLER REVIS WEAVERVILLE – Sadie Cumi Marler Revis, age 91, of Weaverville went to be with the Lord Friday, July 1, 2016. Mrs. Revis was born September 19, 1924, in Buncombe County where she had lived all of her life. She was the daughter of the late Joseph and Bonnie Sprouse Marler and wife of the late Robert...
Mildred Brooks
Jun 29, 2016
GREENEVILLE, TN/WEAVERVILLE, NC – Mildred Brooks, always known as “Mickie,” went to be with the Lord on June 29, 2016 at the age of 92. She was a longtime resident of Greeneville, TN before moving to Weaverville, NC in 1972. Most recently she was residing in Knoxville, TN. She was a very active member of Mt. Pisgah United Methodist Church...
Patricia Ann Rexroat
Jun 26, 2016
PATRICIA ANN REXROAT WEAVERVILLE – Patricia Ann Edwards Wimberly Rexroat, age 77, of Weaverville died Sunday, June 26, 2016 at The Brian Center. Ms. Rexroat was born June 19, 1939 in Buncombe County, and was a graduate of North Buncombe High School. She previously lived in Chesapeake and Virginia Beach, VA before returning to Buncombe County in 1992. She was...
James Edward Clayton
Jun 22, 2016
JAMES EDWARD CLAYTON, JR. LEICESTER – James Edward Clayton, Jr., age 40, of Leicester passed away Wednesday, June 22, 2016. James was born May 27, 1976 in Buncombe County where he had lived for most of his life. He was employed at Jacob Holm Industries. He was a beloved father, son, brother and loyal friend, notorious for his practical jokes....
Garnett Hensley Dillingham
Jun 22, 2016
GARNETT HENSLEY DILLINGHAM BARNARDSVILLE – Garnett Hensley Dillingham, age 88 of Barnardsville died Wednesday, June 22, 2016 at her residence after an extended illness. Mrs. Dillingham was born January 24, 1928, in Buncombe County where she lived all of her life. She enjoyed flower gardening and was very family oriented. She loved her grandchildren and great grandchildren as well as...
Phil J. Willett
Jun 21, 2016
WEAVERVILLE – Rev. Phil J. Willett, age 72, went to be with his Lord and Savior Tuesday, June 21, 2016 at the Charles George VA Medical Center. Rev. Willett was born December 14, 1943 in Spring Creek, Madison County to the late Hardy and Motelle Woody Willett. He was a Vietnam Vet and served in the US Army from 1964-1966....
Doris Ousley Cope
Jun 20, 2016
DORIS OUSLEY COPE ASHEVILLE, NC / POMPANO BEACH, FL – Doris Ousley Cope, age 96 of Asheville, NC and formerly of Pompano Beach, FL went to be with her Lord and her loved ones on Monday, June 20, 2016 after some time of declining health. Mrs. Cope was a Broward County Pioneer, and was an accomplished landscape artist of scenes...
Jessica Kozhokar
Jun 18, 2016
JESSICA KOZHOKAR CANDLER - Jessica Kozhokar of Candler, infant daughter of Sergey and Evghenia Goldburean Kozhokar, died Saturday, June 18, 2016.
Dolly Jane Standley
Jun 17, 2016
DOLLY JANE STANDLEY ASHEVILLE – Dolly Jane Standley, age 83, died Friday, June 17, 2016. No services are planned at this time.
Eddie Hensley
Jun 13, 2016
EDDIE HENSLEY ASHEVILLE – Eddie Hensley, age 79 of 8 Keasler Circle died Monday, June 13, 2016. Eddie was born December 7, 1936 in Yancey County and was a resident of Buncombe County for most of his life. Mr. Hensley was a retired parts manager for Carolina Tractor and Equipment Company and had served in the NC National Guard for...
Helen Paige Myers
Jun 12, 2016
HELEN PAIGE MYERS WEAVERVILLE – Helen Paige Myers, age 86 of Weaverville died Sunday, June 12, 2016. No services are planned at this time.
Mary Nesbitt Ayers
Jun 8, 2016
DR. MARY CATHERINE NESBITT AYERS COOKEVILLE, TN/WEAVERVILLE- Dr. Mary Catherine Nesbitt Ayers, retired Professor of Early Childhood Education at Tenn. Tech University, died on Wednesday, June 8, 2016 after being bedridden for several years. She was 78. Dr. Ayers grew up in Weaverville, daughter to the late William A. Nesbitt and Annie Jewell Bass Nesbitt. Graduating from North Buncombe High...
Mack M. Banks
May 31, 2016
MACK M. BANKS MOHAWK, TN / BARNARDSVILLE – Mack M. Banks age 87 of Mohawk, TN and formerly of Barnardsville died Tuesday, May 31, 2016. Mr. Banks was born April 14, 1929 in Buncombe County and was a resident of Mohawk since 1988. Mack retired as a supervisor from CP&L. He enjoyed farming and his cattle. He was a son...
Liston Doan
May 30, 2016
LISTON DOAN WEAVERVILLE – Liston Doan, age 73 of 3 South Main Street, Ext. died Monday, May 30, 2016. Liston was born August 14, 1942 in Buncombe County where he had lived all of his life. He was a “jack of all trades”, an avid reader and he loved his garden, fishing and the outdoors. Liston was a son of...
Bernette Watkins Chambers
May 28, 2016
BERNETTE WATKINS CHAMBERS LEICESTER – Bernette Watkins Chambers, age 86, of Leicester, celebrated her heavenly homecoming Saturday, May 28, 2016. Mrs. Chambers was born July 9, 1929 in Buncombe County where she had lived all of her life. She enjoyed flower gardening, photo arranging and collecting. Bernette was very family oriented and enjoyed her grand and great grandchildren and was...
Dan Howard Jones
May 24, 2016
DAN HOWARD JONES WEST ASHEVILLE – Dan Howard Jones, age 66, of 33 Cub Road died Tuesday, May 24, 2016. Mr. Jones was born June 19, 1949 in Buncombe County. He was retired from Buncombe County where he had worked at the courthouse and health department. Dan was preceded in death by his father, Howard Jones; and brother, Bob. Surviving...
Joseph R. Franklin
May 24, 2016
JOSEPH “JOE” R. FRANKLIN ALEXANDER – Joseph “Joe” R. Franklin, age 86 of Alexander died Tuesday, May 24, 2016 at Elderberry Healthcare in Marshall. Mr. Franklin was born October 10, 1929 in Buncombe County where he had lived all of his life, and retired as a carpenter. He was a member of Oak Ridge Missionary Baptist Church. Joe was a...
Theresa Gayle Wallen Rebello
May 18, 2016
THERESA “TESS” GAYLE WALLEN REBELLO COCONUT CREEK, FL - Theresa “Tess” Gayle Wallen Rebello, 38, of Coconut Creek, Florida, went to be with Jesus on Wednesday, May 18, 2016 after courageously battling cancer for two years. Tess was born at George Air Force Base, CA on March 19, 1978. She was a graduate of Wright State University, Fairborn, Ohio and...
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