Josephine W. Cassada
Jan 19, 2015
Leicester Josephine Worley Cassada, 91, passed away peacefully on Monday, January 19, 2015. She was born on April 2, 1923. She was preceded in death by her husband, Willard W. Cassada. She is survived by three sons, Doug, Rex and David Cassada of Leicester; four daughters, Linda Swain of Canton, Glenda Holland and Diane Powlas of Hendersonville and Shelia...
Harry Rice
Jan 17, 2015
Asheville Harry Lee Rice, 73, of Asheville, passed away Saturday, January 17, 2015 at the John F. Keever, Jr. Solace Center. A native and resident of Buncombe County for most of his life, Mr. Rice was a 1959 graduate of Clyde A. Erwin High School, and received his B.S. degree from N.C. State University. He retired in 2007 from...
Millicent Braden
Jan 16, 2015
Black Mountain Millicent Bristow Braden, 92, of 5 Llama Vista Court, passed away recently after a short illness at the John F. Keever, Jr. Solace Center. Proudly born on December 26, 1922 in Ivor, VA, she worked as a dental assistant in her early life, and later as a Relocation Specialist for the Miami-Dade County Transit Authority. During retirement,...
Trish Smathers
Jan 16, 2015
Candler Patricia Ann Trish Smathers, 39, went to be with her Lord on Friday, January 16, 2015. She was a daughter of Jack Edward Smathers and the late Marie Ann Jones Smathers. Surviving in addition to her father is her partner, Nikki Messer; sister, Jackie Smathers; brother, Tim Smathers; two nephews and two nieces. Memorial services will be held...
Pauline Lautier
Jan 12, 2015
Waynesville Pauline Haynes Lautier, 91, of Waynesville, passed away Monday, January 12, 2015. A native of Polk County, Mrs. Lautier resided for a time in Lafayette, LA, where she was a member of Asbury United Methodist Church. She received her B.A. in English from UNC-Chapel Hill, and was very active in the Chevron Wives Club, the Bud Watchers Garden...
Valerie "Mimi" Kuykendall
Jan 11, 2015
West Asheville Valerie Ganano Mimi Netherton Kuykendall, 91, of West Asheville, passed away Sunday, January 11, 2015. A lifelong resident of Buncombe County, Mrs. Kuykendall was a graduate of West Buncombe School, and was a 1974 graduate of Mars Hill University with a BA in Elementary Education and Library Sciences. She retired in 1988 as a teacher with the...
Gene Marrow
Jan 11, 2015
Leicester Eugene Coleman Gene Marrow, 71, of 24 Marrow Lane, went to be with the Lord on Sunday, January 11, 2015 at the Universal Health Care. A native of Madison County, he had resided in Buncombe County since 1979 and along with his wife, was former Owner & Operator of Leicester General Store. In the early 60s, Mr. Marrow...
Marlene Reed Kendall
Jan 10, 2015
Marlene Reed Kendall, 80, of Marshall, went to be with the Lord on Saturday, January 10, 2015 at the John F. Keever, Jr. Solace Center. Mrs. Kendall was the daughter of the late E.C. Reed and Mary Majure Reed. She was also preceded in death by her husband, who passed away November 15, 1999, William Garrett Kendall, Sr. She...
Frances Austin
Jan 9, 2015
Asheville Frances Lucinda Powell Austin, 90, of Asheville, went home to be with her Lord on Friday, January 9, 2015 at Aston Park Healthcare. A native of Lockhart, SC, Mrs. Austin had resided in Buncombe County for most of her life. She retired from the Buncombe County School System as a cafeteria worker, and was a member of Aaron...
Ed Redmon
Jan 4, 2015
Asheville Edgbert Ulus Ed Redmon, Jr., 78, entered into eternal life on Sunday, January 4, 2015. A native and resident most of his life of Buncombe County, he retired in 1998 from Public Service Company of NC where he served for 38 years. From 1998 to 2010, he owned and operated Redmon Services. Mr. Redmon attended Woodfin Elementary School...
Carolyn Conner Nesbitt
Jan 3, 2015
Fletcher Carolyn Conner Nesbitt, 77, went to be with her Lord on Saturday, January 3, 2015 at Beckys Rest Home, surrounded by her loving family. Born June 5, 1937 in Asheville, she was among the first graduating class of AC Reynolds High School in 1956. She was the daughter of the late William Luther and Grady DeHart Conner, and...
Robert Moore
Jan 1, 2015
Candler - Robert "Bobby" Richard Moore, 73, of Candler died January 1st, 2015 at his home. A native of California, he was the son of the late Alvin D. Moore and Marina Palenzuela Moore. He was also preceded in death by his beloved wife Emma Jean Morris Moore who passed September 26, 2011; son, Robert Craig Moore; brother, Terrence...
Doris Emory
Dec 31, 2014
Asheville - Doris Frances Emory, 91, of Asheville, passed away Wednesday, December 31, 2014 at the Memorial Campus of Mission Hospitals. A lifelong resident of Buncombe County, Mrs. Emory retired from the Hot Shot Caf, where she worked for 32 years as a waitress and grill cook. She was a member of Oakley Baptist Church. Mrs. Emory was the...
William B. Falls
Dec 31, 2014
Swannanoa William Byrd "Billy" Falls, age 82, passed away December 31, 2014. Mr. Falls was born June 9, 1932 in Kings Mountain, NC and has resided in the Asheville and WNC area for a number of years. Mr. Falls was a son of the late Harry Falls and Annie Byrd Falls. He was a Disabled Korean War Veteran having...
Baldev Patel
Dec 28, 2014
Asheville Baldev Ghela Patel, 64, of Asheville, passed away Sunday, December 28, 2014. A native of India, Mr. Patel had resided in Asheville since 1980. He purchased his first hotel, the Skyway Motel, in 1980, and owned several properties including the Blue Ridge Motor Lodge and the In Town Motor Lodge. He was the son of the late Ghelabhai...
Vincent T. Franklin
Dec 28, 2014
Leicester Vincent Thomas Wesley Franklin, 26, passed away on Sunday, December 28, 2014. A native and lifelong resident of Buncombe County. He was formerly employed with Andys Heating & Cooling, was a graduate of A-B Tech and attended Georgetown Baptist Church. Vincent was a son of the late Joy Susan Maltry Runne and step son of the late Andre...
Marvin Raymond Hyatt
Dec 27, 2014
Marvin Raymond Hyatt, 60, passed away on Saturday, December 27, 2014 at his home. A native and lifelong resident of Buncombe County, he was an avid outdoorsman with a passion for coon hunting, and had his photo published in various hunting magazines throughout the years. Marvin was a graduate of Enka High School and later became owner and operator...
Patsy Ramsey
Dec 26, 2014
Asheville Patricia Gail Patsy Penley Ramsey, 70, of 132 Joyner Avenue, went to be with the Lord on Friday, December 26, 2014 at the Memorial Campus of Mission Hospitals. A lifelong resident of Buncombe County, she retired as Manager of Wilco-Hess and was a member of Trinity Baptist Church where she served as a volunteer in the kitchen. Mrs....
Martha Merrell Lytle
Dec 26, 2014
Martha Merrell Lytle, 91, of Fairview, died peacefully Friday, December 26, 2014. Martha was born September 8, 1923 and was one of five children of the late John and Minnie Merrell of Fairview where she lived her entire life. She was a lifelong member of Bethany Methodist Church in Fairview where she held many administrative positions over the years...
Helen Haney "Mim" Rogers
Dec 23, 2014
Helen Mim Haney Rogers, 93, went to be with Jesus from her home on December 23, 2014. She was loved by all who had the honor of knowing her. Precious mother, grandmother, and mother-in-law who was lovingly known to all as Mim. A lifelong resident of Buncombe County, she was a daughter of the late Charlie Everette and Pearl...
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