Obituaries
Judith Ann Spangler
Jul 5, 2026
WEAVERVILLE – Judith Ann Spangler, age 86, of Weaverville went to be with her Lord and Savior on Sunday, July 5, 2026, at her home under Hospice care.
Mrs. Spangler was born on November 16, 1939, in Chicago, IL. She graduated from Marshall University in West Virginia where she met her husband, and earned her Masters Degree from Western Carolina University....
Thelma "Kip" Gene Coan Duff
Jul 5, 2026
WEAVERVILLE - Thelma Gene Coan Duff, known to all as Kip, beloved mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, sister, aunt and friend passed away peacefully at her home in Weaverville, North Carolina on Sunday, July 5, 2026, surrounded by her loving family. Kip was born in Haleyville, Alabama and was the daughter of Luther and Bitha Coan.
Kip lived in many different states and...
B. Elaine Haynes Eastland
Jul 4, 2026
CANDLER – B. Elaine Haynes Eastland, age 83, of Candler passed away on Saturday, July 4, 2026, at her residence.
Elaine was born on March 4, 1943, in Durham, North Carolina. She was the daughter of the late Buel Laxter and Bonnie Velma Burleson Haynes and was wife of the late Lloyd Walter “Sonny” Eastland, Jr.
Elaine grew up in Asheville, NC...
Mark Michael Powdermaker
Jul 1, 2026
ASHEVILLE - Mark Michael Powdermaker, age 88, of the Asheville, North Carolina area, died on Wednesday, July 1, 2026. He was born on June 29, 1938, in Baltimore, Maryland, to Morris and Rose Nachman Powdermaker.
Mark lived a life defined by curiosity, craftsmanship, service, and travel. Whether restoring an engine, building a canoe, sailing unfamiliar waters, or helping someone solve a...
Willie Mae Church Bartlett
Jun 30, 2026
HENDERSONVILLE - Willie Mae Church Bartlett, age 90 of Hendersonville, NC entered heaven on June 30, 2026.
Willie Mae was born in Swannanoa on October 18, 1935, to Addie Moss Church and Frank Elmer Church and was the youngest of 6 children. As a young woman, Willie Mae sang in a gospel group with her family.
Willie Mae married Gerald Thomas Bartlett...
Helen John Webb Anderson
Jun 29, 2026
ASHEVILLE - Helen John Webb Anderson, age 83, of Asheville, peacefully entered eternal rest on June 29, 2026. Born on April 10, 1943, in Buncombe County, Helen dedicated her life to her community and family. A visiting health professional, her true passion was her role as a devoted mother, beloved nanny, and cherished friend to neighborhood children. With a love...
Arthur Richard Griffith
Jun 27, 2026
WEAVERVILLE - Arthur Richard ‘Dick’ Griffith of Weaverville passed away peacefully at home on Saturday, June 27, 2026, just two weeks before his 98th birthday.
Dick was born at home on July 11, 1928, in Boonville, New York to Arthur R. Griffith and Doris Seymour Griffith. He often spoke with pride of his early years on the family farm, where his...
James Arthur "Ott" Black
Jun 27, 2026
WEAVERVILLE – James Arthur “Ott” Black, beloved father, papaw, brother, and friend, went to be with the Lord on Saturday, June 27, 2026. James was born on April 5, 1949, in Buncombe County where he lived until his passing at 77 years of age. He was a graduate of Erwin High School and retired from Reliance Electric/Rockwell Automation after many...
Robert E. Hays "Bob"
Jun 26, 2026
WEAVERVILLE – Robert E. Hays, affectionately known as “Bob”, 75, of Weaverville, passed away peacefully on Friday, June 26, 2026. Born on January 2, 1951, in Indiana, he was the son of the late Bob and Zora Hays.
Although he was born in Indiana, Bob spent much of his childhood in Weaverville, a community he cherished and eventually returned to, where...
Kenneth "Kenn" R. Beach, II
Jun 25, 2026
Kenneth "Kenn" R. Beach II, a beloved resident of Weaverville, passed away at the age of 77 on June 25, 2026. Born on September 18, 1948, in Port Huron, Michigan, Kenn lived in his home state until 1991 when he moved to the beautiful landscapes of Western North Carolina.
A dedicated professional, Kenn spent two decades working at the Flint Journal...
Frederick Walter Clauhs
Jun 21, 2026
WEAVERVILLE - Frederick "Fred" Walter Clauhs, aged 91, of Weaverville, peacefully joined his Lord and Savior on Sunday, June 21, 2026.
Born on April 24, 1935, in Philadelphia, PA, Fred proudly served as a "Seabee" with the United States Navy during Operation Deep Freeze in Antarctica. Following his service, he moved to Weaverville, where he founded Weaverville Plumbing Company in 1967....
Andrew Neal Wagley
Jun 18, 2026
WEAVERVILLE – Andrew Neal Wagley, age 46, of Weaverville passed away Thursday, June 18, 2026, following a courageous battle with a rare and devastating illness known as Lemierre’s syndrome. He was born in Beverly, Massachusetts on January 13, 1980 to Joseph “Jay” and Rosemary Wagley, and was the youngest of three children.
Andrew was a gifted musician, a proud union journeyman...
Betty Lou Roberts
Jun 17, 2026
WEAVERVILLE - Betty Lou Roberts, age 88, passed away Wednesday, June 17, 2026. She was born April 19,1938, in Buncombe County.
She graduated from Valley Springs in 1956 where she was a member of the women’s Buncombe County championship basketball team. She then attended Wake Forest University and graduated in 1960 with a Bachelor of Arts Degree.
Betty taught and worked in...
Danny Dean English
Jun 14, 2026
WEAVERVILLE - Danny Dean English, a devoted husband, cherished family man, and faithful servant of the Lord, passed away peacefully on Sunday, June 14, 2026, in Buncombe County, North Carolina. Born on May 21, 1957, in Burke County, North Carolina, Danny lived a life marked by warmth, creativity, and spiritual devotion until his final days.
Danny worked at Ardenwood Health &...
Libby Koontz Kelly
Jun 11, 2026
WEAVERVILLE - It is with deep respect and heartfelt sorrow that we announce the passing of Libby Koonts Kelly, born March 21, 1942, in Lexington, North Carolina, and who departed this life on June 11, 2026, in Buncombe County, North Carolina. A cherished resident of Weaverville for over 41 years, Libby lived a life marked by devotion to her...
Tamela "Tami" Leenette Burrell
Jun 10, 2026
WEAVERVILLE – We lost our beloved Tami Burrell on Wednesday, June 10, 2026, to esophageal cancer. She was born on April 12, 1971.
Tami was a treasured daughter, sister, aunt, and friend. She was a lifelong resident of Weaverville and had a love of travel and the outdoors. She was an avid camper and hiker, hiking parts of the Appalachian Trail....
Grethel Davis Rickman
Jun 8, 2026
SWANNANOA - Grethel Davis Rickman, a beloved soul whose warmth and kindness touched all who knew her, passed away peacefully on June 8, 2026, at Swannanoa Valley Health and Rehab. Born on November 12, 1934, in Buncombe County, Grethel lived a rich and full life spanning over ninety-one remarkable years.
Known for her welcoming spirit and ability to make friends wherever...
Gil Calderwood
May 26, 2026
WEAVERVILLE – Gil Calderwood, age 75, of Weaverville passed away unexpectedly on Tuesday, May 26, 2026. He is deeply missed by his spouse of 45 years, Joe, their dog Peanut, and the many people whose lives he touched.
Gil was born on October 29, 1950, in Tupelo, Mississippi, where he spent his first eighteen years before the world opened up to...
Charles L. Gardner
May 22, 2026
MARSHALL – Charles L. Gardner, age 92, of Marshall, passed away Friday, May 22, 2026, at his home surrounded by his loving family.
Mr. Gardner was born on June 3, 1933, in Marshall County, Iowa, and was a resident of Birmingham, Alabama before moving to Marshall, NC in 1996. He was a member of the Masons. Charles served in the United...
Reid Richard Ballew
May 19, 2026
BARNARDSVILLE – Reid Richard Ballew, age 92, of Barnardsville went to be with the Lord on Tuesday, May 19, 2026.
Reid was born on June 24, 1933, in Buncombe County where he had lived all of his life. He was an avid Bible reader “cover to cover”. He had a collection of vehicles and heavy equipment as well as operated them....
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