Martha Jane Vardiman
Jul 21, 2013
Asheville Martha Jane Elkins Vardiman, 64, of 20 Udell Ct, went to be with her Lord on Sunday, July 21, 2013 at the John F. Keever, Jr. Solace Center. A native and lifelong resident of Buncombe County, she was formerly employed with McDonalds - Biltmore location and was a member of Riverside Baptist Church. Mrs. Vardiman was a daughter...
Nancy Louise Mcelreath
Jul 18, 2013
Nancy Louise McElreath, 66, passed away Thursday, July 18, 2013, in Anderson, SC. Nancy was the daughter of the late Louis and Josie Craig McKinney. She was also preceded in death by one brother, Don, and one granddaughter, Jody Surrett. Nancy is survived by her husband, Garheart Lee Ream; two daughters, Alisa {Benjamin} Jaramillo of Arden and Teresa Surrett...
Mildred "Susie" Wright
Jul 17, 2013
Asheville Mildred Susie Sales Wright, 92, passed away Wednesday, July 17, 2013. Mrs. Wright was life long resident of Buncombe County and a daughter of the late Rev. Gary Melvin Sales, Sr. and Hester Etta Earwood Sales. She was also preceded in death by her husband, Pat Wright who died April 8, 2003; two sisters, Evelyn Keever, and Irene...
Mary Anne Bragg
Jul 16, 2013
Asheville Mary Anne Grebe Bragg, 84, passed away Tuesday, July 16, 2013 at the John F. Keever, Jr. Solace Center. Mrs. Bragg was a native of Baltimore, MD and a daughter of the late Charles Henry and Elizabeth Anne Jones Grebe. She was also preceded in death by her husband, Gunnery Sgt Lamar H. Tex Bragg, Jr., Ret. who...
Pansy Y. Wilson
Jul 16, 2013
West Asheville Pansy Young Wilson, 92, of 34 Tahkieostie Trail, passed away Tuesday, July 16, 2013 following a period of declining health. A lifelong resident of Buncombe County, she retired from Kellwood Mfg and then from Biltmore Forest Country Club. After retirement, as a loving grandmother and great grandmother, she spent many hours with her grandchildren. Mrs. Wilson was...
Betty L. Bagwell
Jul 13, 2013
Asheville Betty Louise Lunsford Bagwell, 84, went to be with the Lord on Saturday, July 13, 2013 at Aston Park Health Care Center. Mrs. Bagwell was a native and resident most of life of Buncombe County and was of the Baptist faith. She was a daughter of the late William Harrison Lunsford and Hilda Mae Blackwell Lunsford and wife...
Rick Rodgers
Jul 12, 2013
Asheville - Richard Allen Rick Rodgers, 24, passed away Friday, July 12, 2013 at his residence. A native of Elizabeth City, NC, Rick had resided in Buncombe County for most of his life. He served proudly in the US Army. He was the son of Vicky Hollifield Rodgers, and the late David Allen Rodgers. Surviving in addition to his...
Ann Goss
Jul 10, 2013
Asheville - Edith Ann McElrath Goss, 76, of Asheville, passed away Wednesday, July 10, 2013 at the Laurels of Green Tree Ridge. A lifelong resident of Buncombe County, Mrs. Goss was a resident of Asheville Terrace Apartments, where she lovingly served as librarian. She, along with her late husband Jim, co-owned and operated Quality Upholstery for many years. She...
Mack Bowman
Jul 9, 2013
Alexander Frank McDowell Mack Bowman, 86, of Jenkins Valley Road, went to be with the Lord on Tuesday, July 9, 2013 at his home. A native of Henderson County, he had resided in Buncombe County since August 1960. He was a graduate of Hendersonville High School, went to Blue Ridge School for Boys where he later was a Teacher...
George Bowman
Jul 9, 2013
Weaverville George Thomas Bowman, 66, of 12 Rice Cove Road, went to be with Jesus on Tuesday, July 9, 2013 at the John F. Keever, Jr. Solace Center. George grew up a humble country boy living on a farm in Cookeville, TN. He began working and helping to provide for his family at age 12. He has been a...
Bill Dockery
Jul 7, 2013
Asheville William Harvey Dockery, Sr., 78, of Old County Home Road, went to be with his Lord on Sunday, July 7, 2013 at the Memorial Campus of Mission Hospitals. A native of Madison County, he had resided in Buncombe County most of his life and was a member of Erwin Hills Baptist Church. He was formerly an Insurance Representative...
Marie Wilson
Jul 6, 2013
Swannanoa - Elizabeth Marie Higgins Wilson, 76, of Swannanoa, passed away Saturday, July 6, 2013 at the John F. Keever, Jr. Solace Center. A lifelong resident of Buncombe County, Ms. Wilson retired following over 26 years of service with Bussman. Her purpose and love of life was taking care of her family and friends. She enjoyed her flowers, and...
Charles Metcalf
Jul 3, 2013
Candler Charles Cleveland Shorty Metcalf, age 82, went home to be with the Lord on Wednesday, July 3, 2013 after an extended illness. He was born in Asheville but grew up in Madison County and was the son of the late Tildon Jerome and Ora Lee Ball Metcalf. He was also preceded in death by his brothers, Jeffery, William,...
Melba Wilson
Jul 2, 2013
Matthews, NC - Melba Thompson Wilson, age 83, a longtime resident of Asheville, NC died at Carrington Place in Matthews, NC on July 2, 2013 after a lengthy illness. She was born in Robeson County, NC, on March 17, 1930 to the late Isabel Eudora Stone Thompson and Odis Thompson. She is predeceased by her stepmother, Nora Lamb Thompson,...
Sarah Morgan
Jun 30, 2013
Asheville Sarah Ellen Livengood Morgan, 77, of Asheville, passed away Sunday, June 30, 2013. A native of Knoxville, TN, Ms. Morgan was a member of Corinth Baptist Church. She was preceded in death by her grandparents: Benjamin and Vinnie Livengood; and daughter, Gail Hood. Surviving are her daughter, Jamie Morgan; grandchildren: Keena and Christian Watkins, Jessica, Kyle, and Justin...
Jay Chandler
Jun 30, 2013
Alexander James Baxter Jay Chandler, 87, passed away Sunday, June 30, 2013 at his home. A native of Madison County, he had resided in Buncombe County since 1966. He served in Law Enforcement all of his life and retired from Biltmore Forest Police Department where he served as Chief of Police and was a US Army veteran during WWII....
Charles Owenby
Jun 29, 2013
Fairview Charles Dennis Owenby, 75, of 11 Maryfield Road, passed away Saturday, June 29, 2013 at his home. Mr. Owenby was a lifelong resident of Buncombe County and a Painting Contractor and was a son of the late Rev. Boyd Cooper Owenby and Irene Rebecca Howard Owenby. He was also preceded in death by his brother, Ernest Owenby. Surviving...
Charles Dickson
Jun 27, 2013
Leicester Charles Harold Dickson, 79, passed away Thursday, June 27, 2013 at the Memorial Campus of Mission Hospitals. A native of Ashe County, Mr. Dickson was the son of the late Parker Moody and Curtis Margaret Rose Dickson. He retired as a long haul truck driver, and was a veteran of the US Army. He was preceded in death...
Marie Sprinkle
Jun 26, 2013
Asheville Nina Marie Stevens Sprinkle, 70, of 87 Memory Lane, went to be with her Lord on Wednesday, June 26, 2013 at the John F. Keever, Jr. Solace Center. She will always be remembered for her beautiful green eyes and being a dedicated and loving wife, mother and grandmother. A native of Winston Salem, she had resided in Buncombe...
Mary Robinson
Jun 26, 2013
Mary Hayes Robinson, 87, passed away Wednesday, June 26, 2013 at her home. A lifelong resident of Buncombe County, Mrs. Robinson was the daughter of the late Malcolm and Ethel Ingle Hayes. She was also preceded in death by her husband, Elmer Robinson, who passed away March 14, 2007; daughter, Delia Stroupe; and 1 sister and 3 brothers. Surviving...
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