Nannie Jarvis
Feb 25, 2013
Asheville Nannie Beatrice Jarvis, 89, of 188 Elk Mtn Road, went to be with her Lord on Monday, February 25, 2013 at Emerald Ridge Rehab & Care Center. A native of Newport, TN, she had resided in Buncombe County most of her life, retired from Burlington Industries and was a member of Grassy Branch Baptist Church where she formerly...
Jerane Graham
Feb 24, 2013
Fayetteville, GA - Jerane Page Graham, 80, died February 24, 2013 in a Fayetteville, GA Nursing Home following an extended illness. She was the daughter of the late W.E. and Dorothy Page formerly of Asheville. Before retirement, Jerane was a longtime U.S. government employee with the Social Security Administration as well serving in ministry with her husband Bobby. She...
Helen Sutton
Feb 22, 2013
Candler Helen Louis Browning Sutton, 76, of 134 Hookers Gap Road, passed away Friday, February 22, 2013 at the Memorial Campus of Mission Hospitals. A native of Franklin, she had resided in Buncombe County most of her life and was formerly a dishwasher at Edge of Town and Tastee Diner Restaurants. Mrs. Sutton was a daughter of the late...
Minnie S. Brown
Feb 20, 2013
Asheville Minnie Bell Sams Brown, 86, born February 10, 1927 went home to be with Jesus February 20, 2013. A native of Madison County, Mrs. Brown was a member of Locust Grove Baptist Church where she taught Sunday School for years. She was the daughter of the late Chonis and Dessie Rice Sams and was also preceded in death...
Angelo Maina
Feb 19, 2013
Candler Angelo Edmund Nino Maina, 87, of Candler, passed away Tuesday, February 19, 2013 at the John F. Keever, Jr. Solace Center. A native of Bronx, NY, Mr. Maina had resided in Buncombe County since 1999. He retired from Allstate Insurance Company as an Insurance Agent, and was of the Catholic faith. He was a veteran of the US...
Lucille Bassett
Feb 15, 2013
Woodfin - Lucille Deaetta Bassett, 74, of Woodfin, passed away Friday, February 15, 2013 at the John F. Keever, Jr. Solace Center. A lifelong resident of Buncombe County, she was employed by Kellwood Manufacturing for 32 years and retired from Cransten Print Works following 11 years of service. She attended North Asheville Baptist Church. Mrs. Bassett was the daughter...
Bob Travaglini
Feb 13, 2013
Asheville - Robert Edward Bob Travaglini, 77, of 71 Hornot Circle, died Wednesday, February 13, 2013 at Emerald Ridge following a courageous battle with Alzheimers disease. Bob was a native of Hopedale, MA and had moved to Asheville in 1965. He was a Korean War Veteran having served in the US Air Force, was a graduate of Asheville-Buncombe Technical...
Jerry Ramsey
Feb 12, 2013
Candler - Jerry Gene Ramsey, 69, passed away Tuesday, February 12, 2013 at Asheville Nursing and Healthcare Center. A native of Madison County, Mr. Ramsey had resided in Buncombe County for most of his life. He worked as a professional painter, and was an avid fisher and CB radio operator. Mr. Ramsey was the son of the late Pete...

Anna Young
Feb 12, 2013
Asheville Anna Lee Roberts Young, 81, of 51 State Street, went to be with her Lord on Tuesday, February 12, 2013 at the home of her nephew. A lifelong resident of Buncombe County, she was a member of Newfound Baptist Church. Mrs. Young was a daughter of the late Walton Willie Roberts and Rena Melinda Roberts and the wife...
Raye Jarrett
Feb 10, 2013
Alexander - Raye Lee Jarrett, 69, of Alexander, peacefully departed after a courageous battle with cancer on February 10th at his home. Preceded in death by his parents Raymond E. and Adelle Karns Jarrett, of Bushnell,Florida and also his sister Dawn Carson. He is survived by his wife of 45 years, Deborah Leigh Collins Jarrett, his children Jason Lee...
Virginia Parham
Feb 8, 2013
Leicester Virginia Lee Brown Parham, 91, of 89 Tipton Hill Road, went to be with her Lord on Friday, February 8, 2013 at Emerald Ridge Nursing Home. A lifelong resident of Buncombe County, she was formerly employed with Three Mountaineers and was a member of Cedar Hill Baptist Church where a member of the Ladies Sunday School Class. Mrs....
Glenda Cole
Feb 8, 2013
Alexander Glenda Jean Franklin Cole, 47, of 670 Curtis Parker Road, went to be with her Lord on Friday, February 8, 2013 at the Memorial Campus of Mission Hospitals. A lifelong resident of Buncombe County, she was a member of Cedar Hill Baptist Church. Glenda was a daughter of Shirley Sluder Franklin of Alexander and the late Jake Franklin....
Robert M. Lewis
Feb 7, 2013
Candler - Robert Moore Lewis passed away on February 7, 2013 at Hospice of the Piedmont in Charlottesville, VA. Mr. Lewis was born on August 12, 1922 in Lexington, Kentucky to Joseph A. Lewis and Blanche A. Worley Lewis. His wife, Billie Marie Peters Lewis, was the love of his life for over 66 years and she survives him....
Steve Austin
Feb 6, 2013
Hendersonville - Larry Stephen Steve Austin, 65, passed away Wednesday, February 6, 2013 at the Charles George VA Medical Center. A native of Buncombe County, Mr. Austin retired from the US Army following 20 years of service, serving in both Vietnam and Germany and was a fan of classic cars. He was the son of the late Pascal and...
Lona A. Edwards
Feb 3, 2013
Asheville Lona Kathleen Austin Edwards, 93, of 52 Onteora Blvd, passed away Sunday, February 3, 2013 at the John F. Keever, Jr. Solace Center. A native of Yancey County, she had resided in Buncombe County for the past 69 years. She retired in the 1980s from Brooks Howell Nursing Home and was of the Freewill Baptist faith. Mrs. Edwards...
Ann Henderson
Feb 3, 2013
Arden - Ann Coward Henderson, a very unique lady enjoyed life to the fullest until the day she died, February 3, 2013. She took much pleasure in traveling, especially going on cruises, dancing, and taking care of her horse Dreamer and her beloved Yorkie Bella. She brought much joy to her mother, Bonnie Rhinehart Coward and was her deceased...
Floyd Gaddy
Feb 1, 2013
Asheville Floyd Weldon Gaddy, 93, of 294 Westwood Place passed away Friday, February 1, 2013. Mr. Gaddy was a lifelong resident of Buncombe County. He served in the Three Cs for two years prior to entering the US Army during World War II. Mr. Gaddy retired in 1989 from Westburne Supply Co. following 10 years of service. Mr. Gaddy...
Karen J. Brown
Jan 30, 2013
Weaverville Karen Elizabeth Jackson Brown, 58, of 76 Plum Road passed away Wednesday, January 30, 2013 at the John F. Keever, Jr. Solace Center. A native of Washington, DC, she had resided in Buncombe County most of her life. Mrs. Brown was the daughter of the late Huey and Jessie Belle Driver Jackson. Surviving are her husband, Lewis Michael...
Mildred Lunsford
Jan 28, 2013
Candler Mildred Corina Lollis Lunsford, 78, of 345 Starnes Cove Road, went to be with her Lord on Monday, January 28, 2013 at Pardee Hospital. A lifelong resident of Buncombe County, she retired in 1992 from Westinghouse, was a member of Bethesda Baptist Church, was an avid gardener and loved to take care of others. Mrs. Lunsford was the...

Dan Knick
Jan 28, 2013
Candler - Daniel Robert Dan Knick, 68, passed away Monday, January 28, 2013 at the Memorial Campus of Mission Hospitals. A native of Buncombe County, Mr. Knick had worked as a truck driver for a local moving company. He was the son of the late Lyndon and Ruth Zachary Knick. Surviving are his son, Daniel Robert Knick, Jr. and...
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