Bobbie Smith
Mar 28, 2014
Asheville - Bobbie Bell Herila Smith, 85, passed away Friday, March 28, 2014 at the WNC Baptist Retirement Home. A native of Sneedville, TN, Mrs. Smith had resided in Buncombe County since 1964. She was a former Quality Control Inspector with Taylor Instrument Company, and was a member of Oakley Baptist Church. She loved dancing and quilting. Mrs. Smith...
Fred Blankenship
Mar 28, 2014
Asheville - Fred David Blankenship, 72, of Asheville, passed away Friday, March 28, 2014 at Emerald Ridge Rehab and Care Center. A lifelong resident of Buncombe County, Mr. Blankenship retired from the City of Asheville as a Firefighter following 19 years of service. He was passionate about hunting and fishing, and loved baseball, bluegrass and country music. Mr. Blankenship...
David B. Cheadle
Mar 27, 2014
Asheville David Baird Cheadle, 86, finally got his call to see Jesus on Thursday, March 27, 2014 when he passed away peacefully at his home. A native of Rockford, IL and was Owner and former Operator of Dave Cheadle Art & Sign Company for over 55 years. He was a member of Crossroads Assembly and was a WWII U.S....
Fannie Buckner Faulkner
Mar 27, 2014
Fannie Buckner Faulkner, 92, went to be with the Lord on Thursday, March 27, 2014 at her residence, surrounded by her family. A native of Madison County, she had resided in Buncombe County since 1961. Mrs. Faulkner was preceded in death by her parents, George Washington Buckner and Verjetti Sams Buckner and Amanda & Wiley Hunter; husband, William McKinley...
Frank Earnest Simpson
Mar 26, 2014
Frank E. Simpson, 91, went home to be with the Lord on Wednesday, March 26, 2014 at the NC State Veterans Home, Black Mountain. Frank was a U.S. Navy Veteran of WWII, and was retired from Fredrickson Trucking Company where he was a heavy truck mechanic. He was preceded in death by his wife of 71 years, Madge Lane...
Arlene B. Jenkins
Mar 23, 2014
Fairview Arlene Eunice Brott Jenkins, 83, of 941 Old Fort Road, went to be with the Lord on Sunday, March 23, 2014 at the John F. Keever, Jr. Solace Center. A native of Willoughby, OH, she had resided in Buncombe County most of her life and retired following 21 years of service with Maiers Greenhouse. She was a long...
Jean Haynes Grooms
Mar 22, 2014
Leicester Jean Haynes Grooms, 76, of Leicester passed away Saturday, March 22, 2014 at John F. Keever, Jr. Solace Center. She passed peacefully into her heavenly home surrounded by family. She was a life time native of Buncombe County. She was preceded in death by her parents, Thomas and Glenda Nowell. She is survived by her husband of 48...
Norman Frank Jackson
Mar 21, 2014
Norman Frank Jackson, 94, of Fairview went to be with his Lord on Friday, March 21, 2014 at Asheville Health Care Center. A lifelong resident of Buncombe County he was the son of the late Romer Harrison Jackson and Estelle Presley Hall Jackson. He was also preceded in death by his first wife, Marjorie Jackson; a sister, Kate Frady;...
George Franklin Reid
Mar 20, 2014
George Franklin Reid, 84, of Arden went to be with his Lord on Thursday, March 20, 2014. He was born on May 20, 1929 to Charley and Mary Alice Dills Reid. He was also preceded in death by brothers: Floyd, Jack, Bobby, and Johnny; and sister, Edith. George was a U.S. Navy Veteran during which time he served on...
Walter Davis
Mar 17, 2014
Alexander Walter Davis, 80, of 218 Old Hwy #20, went to be with the Lord on Monday, March 17, 2014 at the John F. Keever, Jr. Solace Center. A native of Madison County, he had resided in Buncombe County most of his life. He was a graduate of Leicester High School and was a Korean War veteran, having served...
Virginia K. Thompson
Mar 15, 2014
Asheville Virginia Kanipe Thompson, 91, went to be with her Lord on Saturday, March 15, 2014 at Aston Park Health Care. A lifelong resident of Buncombe County, she retired as a Medical Assistant for Dr. Richard Nailling following 25 years of service and was a member of Trinity Baptist Church. Mrs. Thompson was the daughter of the late James...
Wayne Fisher
Mar 13, 2014
Asheville Wayne William Fisher, 68, passed away Thursday, March 13, 2014 at Mission Hospitals. A lifelong resident of Buncombe County, Mr. Fisher was the son of the late Claude and Elsie Cannon Fisher. He was also preceded in death by three sisters and five brothers. Surviving are his children: Barbara, Lisa, David, Joanie, Pamela, and Jamie; sisters: Frances Ramsey...
Doris Louise Rainey Conner
Mar 13, 2014
Doris Louise Rainey Conner, 85, of Skyland, went to be with her Lord on Thursday, March 13, 2014 at John F. Keever, Jr. Solace Center. A native of Madison County, she resided in Buncombe County since 1947. She was the daughter of the late Claude Nathan Rainey and Ruth Balding Rainey. She is also preceded in death by her...
Patsy L. Smith
Mar 13, 2014
Alexander Patsy Maxine Lanning Smith, 75, of 40 Smith Valley Road, went to be with the Lord on Thursday, March 13, 2014 at her home. A lifelong resident of Buncombe County, she was formerly employed with American Enka, Sears and Taylor Instruments and was a former member of Emma Baptist Church. Mrs. Smith was a daughter of the late...
Dorothy May Arrowood Anderson
Mar 12, 2014
Dorothy May Arrowood Anderson, 89, of Asheville, went to be with her Lord on Wednesday, March 12, 2014 at Flesher's Fairview Health & Retirement Center. A native of Buncombe County was the daughter of the late William Garrett and Grace Alma Bell Garrett. She was also preceded in death by her husbands Gordon Clay Arrowood and W.S. Anderson; sisters:...
Doris Reynolds
Mar 12, 2014
Asheville Doris EmaJean Sexton Reynolds, 78, of 699 Cowan Cove Road passed away Wednesday, March 12, 2014 at her home. A native of Madison County, she had resided in Buncombe County most of her life. Her family was her life and she enjoyed painting and gardening. Mrs. Reynolds was a daughter of the late Leonard Sexton and Jessie Lee...
Melton "Red" West
Mar 9, 2014
Candler Melton Eugene Red West, 83, passed away Sunday, March 9, 2014 at the Pisgah Manor Health Care Center. Mr. West was a native of Jean, Texas. He was a son of the late Chesley William and Willie Mae Wadsworth West and was also preceded in death by 3 brothers. Surviving are his 5 children, Jean Ridley of Nashville,...
Dianne Simpson
Mar 4, 2014
Shelby Linda Dianne Greene Simpson, 63, of 3430 Bridges Dairy Road, went to be with her Lord on Tuesday, March 4, 2014 where she resided at the time of her death. A native of Cleveland County, she had resided in Asheville from 1974 -2010 prior to moving back to Cleveland County in 2010. While in Asheville, she was a...
Wade B. Skelton
Mar 2, 2014
Fletcher Wade Buren Skelton, 94, of 446 Concord Road, passed Sunday, March 2, 2014. A native of Hartwell, GA, he had resided in Buncombe County since 1949. Mr. Skelton was a WW II Veteran having served in the US Army and was a retired Chicken Farmer. He was the son of the late Elbert and Minnie Scott Skelton and...
Jane Gray Robinson
Mar 2, 2014
Asheville Jane Blackburn Gray Robinson, 90, passed away Sunday, March 2, 2014 at her home surrounded by her family. A native of Rowan County, Mrs. Robinson had resided in Buncombe County all of her life. She loved her family very much and was always doing good things for them. She was a faithful member of Riverside Baptist Church, and...
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