Obituary Listing

Stacey Allen "Scrub" Wilson

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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...

Bob Jaramillo

Bob Jaramillo

Apr 8, 2015

Asheville Robert Bob Jaramillo, 85, of Majestic Avenue, passed away on Wednesday, April 8, 2015 at his home. A native of Taylor, TX, he had resided in Buncombe County since 1973 and was a retired US Air Force Master Sergeant. Mr. Jaramillo was the son of the late Benjamin Valle Jaramillo and Maxine Mojica Jaramillo and husband of Peggy...

Sandra L. Sluder

Sandra L. Sluder

Apr 8, 2015

Weaverville Sandra Louise Ingle Sluder, 68, of Wildwood Avenue, went to be with the Lord on Wednesday, April 8, 2015 at her home. A lifelong resident of Buncombe County, she was a member of Sardis United Methodist Church. Mrs. Sluder was a daughter of the late Robert R.J. Ingle and Sylvia Aretha Jackson Ingle and was also preceded in...

William "Bee" Clark

William "Bee" Clark

Apr 8, 2015

William Bee Clark, 69, passed away Wednesday, April 8, 2015, at his residence. A native and lifelong resident of Buncombe County, he was a son of the late David Henry and Lena Hill Clark. He was also preceded in death by a sister, Jean McElrath McCoy, and a brother, David Wayne Clark. He is survived by his sisters: Wanda...

John Wilson

John Wilson

Apr 6, 2015

Waynesville John A. Wilson, 66, passed away Monday, April 6, 2015. Mr. Wilson was the son of Celeste Allman Wilson and the late Billy Ray Wilson. Graveside services will be held at 11:00 AM Saturday at Grandview Baptist Church Cemetery in Marshall. Anders-Rice Funeral Home is assisting the Wilson family.

Dr. Leslie Albert Smart,  Jr.

Dr. Leslie Albert Smart, Jr.

Apr 5, 2015

Asheville Dr. Leslie Albert Smart, Jr., 88, passed away Easter Sunday, April 5, 2015 at the John F. Keever, Jr. Solace Center. A native of Los Angeles, CA, he was a practicing Medical Physician, starting a Medical Clinic in Guam in 19571959, moving to Wan Chai, Hong Kong, China where he established a medical Adventist Clinic in 1960, serving...

Neal Eugene Sanders

Neal Eugene Sanders

Apr 5, 2015

Neal Eugene Sanders, 72, passed away early Sunday morning, April 5, 2015. He is spending Easter in heaven. He was born to the late Ed & Ruth Sanders on February 15, 1943, and is also preceded in death by his first wife Pat Fair Sanders, and his brother, Cecil Sanders. He retired from Southern Concrete after 38 years of...

Dorothy Anders Sams

Dorothy Anders Sams

Apr 3, 2015

Dorothy Anders Sams, 74, passed away on Friday, April 3, 2015 at the John F. Keever, Jr. Solace Center. A native and lifelong resident of Buncombe County she was the daughter of the late Porter and Eva Orr Anders. She was also preceded in death by her husband, William Sams, who passed away June 6, 2014; sisters: Beatrice Mchome,...

Gary Dale Glance

Gary Dale Glance

Mar 31, 2015

Candler Gary Dale Glance, 55, of 39 Lollis Road, passed away on Tuesday, March 31, 2015. A native of Haywood County, he had resided in Buncombe County most of his life and was a Roofing Contractor. Gary was the son of the late Kenneth Earl Glance and Peggy Ann Propest Haney and was also preceded in death by his...

Johnny D. Jarvis

Johnny D. Jarvis

Mar 31, 2015

Candler - Johnny Dean Jarvis, 55, of Candler, passed away Tuesday, March 31, 2015 at Stonecreek Health and Rehab Center. A native of Buncombe County, Mr. Jarvis worked as a machine operator for the Asheville Citizen-Times, and had attended Fruits of Labor Worship Center. He was an avid outdoorsman and fisherman. Mr. Jarvis was the son of Betty Ferguson...

Barbara Jean Knight-Yeary

Barbara Jean Knight-Yeary

Mar 31, 2015

Barbara Jean Knight-Yeary, 56, went to be with her Lord Tuesday, March 31, 2015 at her residence following an extended battle with cancer. A native and lifelong resident of Buncombe County, she was the daughter of the late Harold David and Eula Jean Jones Knight. She was also preceded in death by her sister, Donna Knight. She was a...

Lori Inman

Lori Inman

Mar 30, 2015

Leicester - Lori Patricia Inman, 54, passed away Monday, March 30, 2015. She is survived by her husband, Clarence Dale Inman; son, Aaron Coty Inman; sister, Regina Lauffer and brothers, Roy, Dennis & Joe Joe Banks. Memorial services will be held at 3:00 PM Saturday, April 4, 2015 in the chapel of Anders-Rice Funeral Home, with the Rev. Donny...

Alda Green Huntley

Alda Green Huntley

Mar 28, 2015

Asheville Vivian Alda Green Huntley, 75, of Asheville, went to be with her Lord Saturday, March 28, 2015 at the John F. Keever, Jr. Solace Center. A lifelong resident of Buncombe County, Mrs. Huntley had retired from Continental-Teves, where she had served for over ten years. She loved gardening, going to flea markets, yard sales, was a member of...