Kathleen "Gannie" Rice
May 3, 2015
Swannanoa Jerry Kathleen Gannie Ballew Rice, 71, of Swannanoa, passed away Sunday, May 3, 2015 at the Four Seasons Hospice Elizabeth House surrounded by her family. A life long resident of Buncombe County, she worked for Mission Hospitals. She was a loving wife, mother and grandmother, considered by many as the cornerstone of her family. Mrs. Rice was the...
Shirley Holcombe Salyer
Apr 30, 2015
Shirley Elizabeth Salyer, 69, passed away Thursday, April 30, 2015 at the St. Joseph Campus of Mission Hospital. A native and lifelong resident of Buncombe County, she was a daughter of the late Willie Henry Holcombe and Louise Jesse Galloway Holcombe. She was also preceded in death by a sister, Margaruite Medford. Surviving are her husband of 38 years,...
Lucille Sherlin Rogers
Apr 29, 2015
Lake Junaluska Mary Lucille Crook Sherlin Rogers, 91, of South Lakeshore Drive, went to be with her Lord on Wednesday, April 29, 2015 at the Laurels of Summit Ridge. A native of Buncombe County, she had resided in Haywood County since 1980 until returning to Buncombe County in 2009. She was a member of Grassy Branch Baptist Church and...
Mary Rice Williams
Apr 25, 2015
Asheville Mary Rice Williams, 75, of Asheville, passed away Saturday, April 25, 2015 at the John F. Keever, Jr. Solace Center. Born in Buncombe County, Mrs. Williams was the daughter of the late Robert C. and Leta Rice. She was preceded in death by her husband, Garland Williams; three sisters, and one brother. Surviving are her daughter, Kathy Williams;...
Terry Sr. Michael
Apr 24, 2015
Asheville - Terry Lee Michael, Sr., 78, of Asheville, passed away Friday, April 24, 2015. A native and resident for most of his life of Buncombe County, he was the son of the late Walter and Helen Whiteside Michael. Surviving are his wife, Nancy M. Michael; son, Terry Lee Michael, Jr. and wife Janet; daughter, Brenda M. Crawford and...
Roy Rogers
Apr 24, 2015
Candler Roy Lee Rogers, 67, of Candler, passed away Friday, April 24, 2015 at the John F. Keever, Jr. Solace Center surrounded by his family. A lifelong resident of Buncombe County, Mr. Rogers worked as a Shop Foreman for Al J. Goodman and Sons, and as an Equipment Operator for Harrin Sand and Gravel. A loving husband, father, grandfather...
Lee Roy Clements, Jr.
Apr 21, 2015
Asheville Lee Roy Clements, Jr., 78, of Oak Hill Circle, passed away on Tuesday, April 21, 2015 at his home. A native of Pasadena, TX, he had resided in Buncombe County most of his life. He retired in 1990 with the Asheville Water Dept following seven years of service, was an avid Jeff Gordon and Elvis Presley fan and...
Merrimon L. Pressley
Apr 20, 2015
Fairview Merrimon Lewis Pressley, 84, of Spring Mountain Road, went to be with the Lord on Monday, April 20, 2015 at the St Joseph Campus of Mission Hospitals. A lifelong resident of Buncombe County, he retired in the mid 80s as a Truck Driver with Blue Ridge Trucking and was a former employee of Central Motor Lines. He was...
James "Jim" Burleson
Apr 19, 2015
Arden James Marion Jim Burleson, 90, of 153 Tampa Blvd, went to be with his Lord on Sunday, April 19, 2015 at the Lodge at Mills River. A native of Madison County, he had resided in Buncombe County since 1947. He retired in 1980 as a Truck Driver for Pilot Freight Carrier and formerly was a driver for Johnson...
Ann Shaft
Apr 19, 2015
Asheville Ann Shaft, 87, died Sunday, April 19, 2015 at Aston Park Health Care Center. A native of Madison County, she had lived in Buncombe County for 18 years. Mrs. Shaft was preceded in death by her parents, Ed and Bonnie Thomas; husband, Robert Shaft and six brothers and sisters. Surviving are her daughters, Rebecca Knight and Bobbie Camp...
Babe Davis
Apr 19, 2015
Candler Roland Grant Babe Davis, 75, of Eye View Road, went to be with his Lord on Sunday, April 19, 2015 at the John F. Keever, Jr. Solace Center. A native of Buncombe County, he retired in 1999 with American Enka Corp following 41 years of service and was a member of Acton United Methodist Church. He was a...
Hazel Garren
Apr 19, 2015
Woodfin - Hazel Louise McFalls Garren, 88, of Woodfin, went home to be with the Lord Sunday, April 19, 2015 at her residence surrounded by her family. A native of Mitchell County, Mrs. Garren had resided in Buncombe County for most of her life. She worked for a time as an Inspector with Vanderbilt Shirt Company, and was of...
Stacey Allen "Scrub" Wilson
Apr 18, 2015
Stacey Scrub Allen Wilson, 39, passed away on Saturday, April 18, 2015 at his residence. Stacey was employed with Blevins Heating & Cooling and enjoyed playing softball with the Victory Baptist Softball Team. He never met a stranger and will be missed by all who knew him. He was preceded in death by his sister, Shena Annete Wilson. Surviving...
Louise Digges
Apr 16, 2015
Leicester Louise Elizabeth Tabor Digges, 84, went home to be with her Lord Thursday, April 16, 2015 at Aston Park Health Care Center. A native of Swain County, Ms. Digges had resided in Buncombe County since 1948. She worked as a secretary with WESCO Trailer. Ms. Digges was the daughter of the late George Henry and Vergie Elizabeth Allen...
Penny Wrisley
Apr 15, 2015
Mill Spring Edith Roxanna Penny Reed Wrisley, 88, went to be with her Lord on Wednesday, April 15, 2015. A native of Philadelphia, PA, she had resided in Buncombe County since 1982, moving to Mill Spring in June 2011. She retired in 2002 from Dillards following 10 years of service as a Sales Associate. Mrs. Wrisley was a daughter...
Mike Harris
Apr 13, 2015
Candler Charles Michael Mike Harris, born August 3, 1957, gone to Heaven April 13, 2015. Beloved husband, father and papaw, he was adored by his family and friends. Mike was owner of Smokey Mountain Masonry for 25 years and employee of Eaton Corp for the past 4 years. He was a gifted drummer, avid golfer and loved spending time...
Dorothy "Dot" Brackett
Apr 11, 2015
Hendersonville Dorothy Jean Dot Brackett, 86, passed away Saturday, April 11, 2015 at the Cardinal Care Center. Born on May 24, 1928 in Bryson City, NC, Dot was one of seven siblings born to Roy and Minnie Thompson. She had resided since 1975 in Henderson County and was a member of Ebenezer Baptist Church. She was preceded in death...
Geneva Mae Gasperson
Apr 10, 2015
Fletcher Geneva Mae Harrison Gasperson, 98, of Pearson Avenue, went to be with the Lord on Friday, April 10, 2015 at her home. Mrs. Gasperson was a native of Fairview and resident most of her life of Fletcher. She retired in 2002 from C.P. Claire Company following 45 years of service and was the oldest living member of Fletcher...
Robert Ellege
Apr 10, 2015
Hendersonville Robert Dewey Ellege, 65, of Stepp Acres Lane, went to be with the Lord on Friday, April 10, 2015 at his home. A native of Buncombe County, he had resided in Henderson County most of his life. He retired from APAC following 15 years of service and was a former long distant Truck Driver. He was a 1968...
Louise Rector
Apr 9, 2015
Asheville Mary Louise Rector, 84, went to be with the Lord on Thursday, April 9, 2015 at the John F. Keever, Jr. Solace Center. A lifelong resident of Buncombe County, she retired in 1980 from Genuine Parts where she served as Bookkeeper for 15 years. She was a June 1949 graduate of Weaverville High School, was a member of...
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