Obituaries
Darrell Lloyd Barry
Oct 28, 2015
JULY 11, 1941 - OCTOBER 28, 2015 BARNARDSVILLE - Darrell Barry, Barnardsville, NC, died on October 28, 2015, after a long illness that he refused to let smother his proud Navy Veteran spirit; he taught himself how to play the guitar; turned his computer into a photo art shop; wrote a blog "Common Non-Sense"; and taught himself how to become...
Betty Jean Hamlin
Oct 23, 2015
BETTY JEAN HAMLIN ASHEVILLE - Betty Jean Hamlin, age 72, of Asheville died Friday, October 23, 2015. Betty was born September 17, 1943 in Buncombe County where she had lived all of her life. She was the daughter of the late James Roy and Jessie Mae Hensley Hamlin. She was also preceded in death by her brother, J. B. Hamlin;...
Leon Black
Oct 20, 2015
Leon Black, age 70 of Leicester died Tuesday, October 20, 2015. Mr. Black was born February 24, 1945 in Buncombe County where he had lived all of his life. He worked for Burlington Industries and Owen Manufacturing. Leon never met a stranger and was good to everyone he met. He supported Hospice and The Toys for Tots Toy Ride. He...
David Allen Barr
Oct 17, 2015
DAVID ALLEN BARR ASHEVILLE - David Allen Barr, age 77 of Asheville died Saturday, October 17, 2015. Mr. Barr was born November 2, 1937 in Centralia, IL and lived in Illinois until 1972 when he moved to Atlanta and then settled in Asheville. He was an educator for approximately 20 years. He worked in Atlanta for Marta as a supervisor...
H. Carter Pounders
Oct 17, 2015
H. CARTER POUNDERS, SR. ASHEVILLE - H. Carter Pounders Sr., age 80 of Woodfin died peacefully at the John F. Keever Solace center on Saturday, October 17, 2015. Mr. Pounders was born August 21, 1935 in Buncombe County and was a son of the late Herman Allen and Fuchsia Pounders. Carter was a 1953 graduate of Woodfin High School and...
Wauline DeBruhl Riddle
Oct 16, 2015
WAULINE DeBRUHL RIDDLE ALEXANDER - Wauline DeBruhl Riddle, age 91, of Alexander, died Friday, October 16, 2015, at her residence. Mrs. Riddle was born July 27, 1924 in Buncombe County where she had lived all of her life and was a member of Alexander Baptist Church. She was a daughter of the late Walter and Edna Sprinkle DeBruhl and wife...
James H. Reese
Oct 15, 2015
JAMES H. "JIM" REESE WEAVERVILLE/PORT ORANGE, FL - James H. "Jim" Reese, age 71 of Port Orange, FL died Thursday, October 15, 2015. Mr. Reese was born August 24, 1944 in Buncombe County and was a resident of Florida for the past 24 years. He was formerly employed with Square D and retired from Volusia County Schools Transportation Department. He...
Aretha Roberts Honeycutt
Oct 13, 2015
ARETHA ROBERTS HONEYCUTT WOODFIN - Aretha Roberts Honeycutt, age 85 of 2 Pelzer St. died Tuesday, October 13, 2015. Mrs. Honeycutt was born March 12, 1930 in Buncombe County where she had lived all of her life. Formerly employed at Mills Mfg. Co., she was also a baby sitter for many children. She was a member of Locust Grove Baptist...
Steve Burleson
Oct 12, 2015
STEVE "BURGIE" BURLESON WEAVERVILLE - Steve "Burgie" Burleson, age 66 of 466 Reems Creek Road died Monday, October 12, 2015. Mr. Burleson was born December 1, 1948 in Buncombe County to James "Jim" Burleson and Josephine Mae Burnette Burleson. Steve served in the US Army during the Vietnam War. He was retired from American Red Cross and attended Lake Hills...
Juanita Ann Parris Mantel
Oct 7, 2015
JUANITA ANN PARRIS MANTEL WEAVERVILLE - Juanita Ann Parris Mantel, age 74 of Weaverville died Wednesday, October 7, 2015 at John F. Keever Solace Center. Mrs. Mantel was born January 4, 1941 in Buncombe County where she had lived most of her life. Juanita owned several local businesses and most recently owned and operated The Bake Shoppe. She was a...
Pearl Louise Pegg Phillips
Oct 7, 2015
PEARL LOUISE PEGG PHILIPS WEAVERVILLE - Pearl Louise Pegg Phillips, age 92 of Weaverville died Wednesday, October 7, 2015. Mrs. Phillips was born September 9, 1923 in Buncombe County where she had lived all of her life. The early years of her life were defined by her support of her husband Roy Phillips and his enlistment and service during World...
Alene McKinney Jamerson
Oct 7, 2015
WEAVERVILLE - Alene McKinney Jamerson, age 85, of Weaverville died Wednesday, October 7, 2015. Mrs. Jamerson was born August 4, 1930 in Madison County to the late Robert and Minnie Thomas McKinney. She was a resident of Weaverville since 1965 and formerly worked at Hadley's of Weaverville and retired from Square D. In addition to her parents she was also...
Mary Frances Silver DeWeese
Oct 3, 2015
MARY FRANCES SILVER DEWEESE March 9, 1932 - October 3, 2015 WEAVERVILLE - Mary Frances Silver DeWeese, age 83 entered peacefully into heaven, Saturday evening, October 3, 2015. She reunited with her dear husband James T. DeWeese who passed in 2013. Born and raised in Asheville, she was the daughter of the late Charlie R. Silver and the dearly beloved,...
Sarah Lisa Burleson
Sep 29, 2015
SARAH LISA BURLESON WEAVERVILLE - Sarah Lisa Burleson, age 29 of Weaverville died September 29, 2015. Sarah was born July 7, 1986 in Buncombe County where she had lived most of her life. She was a bright and shining light sent by God at her birth. Sarah's identity was wrapped up in motherhood; she loved her children. Sarah attended Mission...
Mary Landers Ramsey
Sep 23, 2015
MARY LANDERS RAMSEY MARSHALL/WEAVERVILLE - Mary Landers Ramsey, age 82 of Marshall and Weaverville died Wednesday, September 23, 2015 at the Brian Center. Ms. Ramsey was born September 27, 1932 in Madison County where she was a resident for most of her life. She owned and operated Mary's Restaurant for over twenty years and managed delis for Joe Eblen, Claude...
Ralph Albert Vogt
Sep 22, 2015
RALPH ALBERT VOGT ASHEVILLE - Ralph Albert Vogt, age 98 of Asheville died Tuesday, September 22, 2015. Mr. Vogt was preceded in death by his wife, Trudy Vogt who died in 2010; and his daughter Kathleen Rae Vogt. Surviving are daughters, Gail Geiger of Ann Arbor, MI, and Judy Vogt of San Antonio, TX; grandchildren, David Vogt, Jason Vogt, Kyle...
Patricia Bankhead Morton
Sep 19, 2015
PATRICIA BANKHEAD MORTON WEAVERVILLE - Patricia Bankhead Morton, age 64 of Weaverville died Saturday, September 19, 2015 at John F. Keever Solace Center. Mrs. Morton was born July 24, 1951 in Richland County, SC to the late Lewis Bernard and Geraldine Champion Bankhead. She was a resident of Buncombe County for the past six years. Pat loved her family and...
Betty Louise Herron Ford
Sep 18, 2015
BETTY LOUISE HERRON FORD ASHEVILLE - Betty Louise Herron Ford, age 83, of Asheville went home to her Lord Friday, September 18, 2015, after a long illness. Mrs. Ford was born January 31, 1932. Surviving are her 3 sons; 8 grandchildren; and 13 great grandchildren. Her funeral service will be held at 2:30 p.m., Monday, September 21, 2015, in the...
Carrol M. Wendelin
Sep 17, 2015
CARROL M. WENDELIN WEAVERVILLE - Carrol M. Wendelin, age 95 died Thursday, September 17, 2015. No services are scheduled at this time. No services are scheduled at this time.
Carson Howard Harris
Sep 11, 2015
Carson Howard Harris, born September 15, 1924, age 90, of Lake Panasoffkee, Florida passed away Friday, September 11, 2015 in the loving care of the Elizabeth House, Flat Rock, NC. The "Mayor" as he was known to his neighbors at the Lake was a lifelong fisherman, and a proud great grandfather. He served his country bravely as a destroyer engineman...
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