Obituary Listing

Geraldine Kilpatrick

Geraldine Kilpatrick

Aug 14, 2012

ASHEVILLE - Geraldine Wimberly Kilpatrick, 86, of White Oak Road in Burnsville, passed away Tuesday, August 14, 2012 at the WNC Baptist Home. A native of Copperhill, TN, Ms. Kilpatrick had resided most of her life in Buncombe County. She retired from American Enka/BASF after 44 years of service. She was a member of both New Morgan Hill Baptist...

Evelyn Lee Riddle

Evelyn Lee Riddle

Aug 14, 2012

ASHEVILLE - Evelyn Lee Riddle, 87, passed away Tuesday, August 14, 2012 at the John F. Keever, Jr. Solace Center. A native of Swain County, Mrs. Riddle had resided in Buncombe County since 1959. She retired from CTS as an inspector, and was of the Baptist faith. Mrs. Riddle was a loving wife, mother, and grandmother that will be...

Dennis Worley

Dennis Worley

Aug 14, 2012

Candler Dennis Raymond Worley, 46, passed away Tuesday, August 14, 2012 at his residence. Dennis was a lifelong resident of Buncombe County. He graduated from Enka High School in 1984 and had worked in restaurants as a manager. He was a son of Joy Fields Worley and the late Mack Raymond Worley. Surviving in addition to his mother are...

Ruby Bishop

Ruby Bishop

Aug 8, 2012

Asheville - Ruby Jean Joyner Bishop, 86, passed away Wednesday, August 8, 2012 at her residence. She was a lifelong resident of Buncombe County and was the daughter of the late James and Betsy Brown Joyner. She was also preceded in death by a daughter, Joyce Bishop, 2 sisters and 3 brothers. Surviving are sons, Gary Bishop (Kathy), Charles...

Delta Mae Ingle

Delta Mae Ingle

Aug 8, 2012

Weaverville Delta Mae Mashburn Ingle, 91, of 74 Huckabee Hill Road, formerly of Dunwell Avenue in West Asheville, went on her journey to her Heavenly Home on Wednesday, August 8, 2012 at the John F. Keever, Jr. Solace Center. She was a native of Madison County and resided in Buncombe County since 1960. She retired from F.W. Woolworths where...

Lelan  Ii Poppy

Lelan Ii Poppy

Aug 7, 2012

Asheville Lelan Barrett Poppy, II, 62, went to be with his Lord on Tuesday, August 7, 2012 at the John F. Keever, Jr. Solace Center. A native of Ligonier, IN, he had resided in Asheville since 1992 and retired in 2010 from Tyco Industries where he was employed for over 20 years. Mr. Poppy was a former Scout Leader...

Alice W. Lynch

Alice W. Lynch

Aug 6, 2012

Woodfin Alice Wilson Lynch, 93, went to be with her Lord on Monday, August 6, 2012 at the Memorial Campus of Mission Hospitals. A native of Buncombe County, she was born on October 9, 1918 to the late Bascombe R. and Elizabeth G. Wilson. She was also preceded in death by her husband of 67 years, George D. Lynch;...

Mike Beazley

Mike Beazley

Aug 6, 2012

Swannanoa Michael Dean Mike Beazley, 66, passed away Monday, August 6, 2012 at his residence. A native of Richmond, Kentucky, he had resided in Asheville for the past 33 years and was Owner & Operator of Beazleys All Service. He was a skilled woodworker and enjoyed making furniture. Mr. Beazley was a Vietnam War veteran, having served from 1964...

Jennifer Sluder

Jennifer Sluder

Aug 4, 2012

Jennifer Lynn Phillips Sluder, 43, died Saturday, August 4, 2012. Mrs. Sluder was born in San Bruno, California and lived in Richardson, Texas before moving to Asheville in 1984. She was a 1987 graduate of Enka High School and worked as a cosmetologist and nail technician in Asheville for 18 years. She enjoyed a variety of activities, including scrapbooking,...

Betty L. Earley

Betty L. Earley

Aug 1, 2012

Asheville Betty Lou Mammy Earley, 77, of 249 Montford Ave, passed away Wednesday, August 1, 2012 at the John F. Keever, Jr. Solace Center. A native and lifelong resident of Buncombe County. Mrs. Earley was a daughter of the late Welsie W. and Flora Moss DeWeese. She was also preceded in death by her sisters, Maggielee Hughes and Pauline...

Richard C. Bell,  Jr.

Richard C. Bell, Jr.

Jul 31, 2012

Candler Richard Charles Bell, Jr., 62, of 51 Pine Tree Drive, went to be with his Lord on Tuesday, July 31, 2012 at his residence. Mr. Bell was a lifelong resident of Buncombe County. He retired in 2009 following 38 years of service with the Norfolk Southern Railroad where at the time of his retirement, he served as Senior...

G. Marvin Williams

G. Marvin Williams

Jul 30, 2012

ASHEVILLE - Gaston Marvin Williams, 83, went to be with his Lord Jesus on July 30, 2012. Marvin was at home surrounded by his family in Asheville. He was born September 23, 1928 in Richmond County, NC, to the late Memory Gaston and Flossie Smith Williams. Marvin was also preceded in death by four of his sisters: Mary Patterson,...

Dennis "Bid" Meadows

Dennis "Bid" Meadows

Jul 28, 2012

Asheville Dennis Bid Meadows, 81, passed away Saturday, July 28, 2012 at the Memorial Campus of Mission Hospitals. Mr. Meadows was a native of Buncombe County. He retired in 1996 from the Grove Park Inn, was a member of Union Baptist Church and a former member of the Church of God of Prophecy. Mr. Meadows was a son of...

Dale Adams

Dale Adams

Jul 26, 2012

Asheville Arthur Dale Adams, 59, of 90 Vance Crescent Ext., passed away Thursday, July 26, 2012 at his home. A native of Madison County, Mr. Adams had resided in Buncombe County for the past 26 years. He had worked as a Landscaper with the Biltmore Estate, a Bus Driver with Asheville City Schools, and, most recently, as Caretaker at...

Herman Cole

Herman Cole

Jul 23, 2012

LEICESTER - Herman Paul Cole, 88, formerly of Cole Road, passed away Monday, July 23, 2012 at the Laurels of Summit Ridge. A lifelong resident of Buncombe County, Mr. Cole was employed with the US Postal Service, Accounts Division, and with the National Weather Record Center as a Supervisor of Data Reduction for 19 years. He was a member...

Ann D. Robinson

Ann D. Robinson

Jul 14, 2012

Leicester Ann Wilde DeSanzo Robinson, 93, went to be with her Lord Saturday, July 14, 2012. A native of Madison County, she lived most of her life in Buncombe County and was the daughter of the late Eldridge Miller and Cora Lee Fender Wilde. Mrs. Robinson retired in 1980 from Sears following 16 years of service and was a...

Derrell Acrey

Derrell Acrey

Jul 11, 2012

Swannanoa Derrell Neal Acrey, 70, went to be with his Lord on Wednesday, July 11, 2012. A native of Greenville, SC, he had lived in Asheville for over 30 years and was a member of Trinity Baptist Church. Mr. Acrey was the son of the late Felton Acrey and Cleo Pressley Acrey. Surviving are his wife, Wanda Jo Lominac...

Frances Miller

Frances Miller

Jul 7, 2012

ASHEVILLE - Frances Smith Miller, 89, passed away Saturday, July 7, 2012 at the John F. Keever, Jr. Solace Center. A lifelong resident of Buncombe County, Ms. Miller was a member of the Salvation Army, where she served in the Ladies Home League. She also retired from the Salvation Army as a clerk. She was the daughter of the...

Dorothy Joan Richmond

Dorothy Joan Richmond

Jul 7, 2012

Fletcher Dorothy Joan Torrence Richmond, 78, passed away Saturday, July 7, 2012 at her daughters residence in Warner Robins, Georgia. A native and resident most of her life of Buncombe County. She retired from Christ School where she served as a Dietician and was a member of Sweeten Creek F.W. Baptist Church where she was a former Preschool Teacher....

Annie Banks

Annie Banks

Jul 4, 2012

Annie Elizabeth Banks, 79, died on Wednesday, July 4, 2012. A native of Buncombe County, Mrs. Banks was the daughter of the late Welzy and Beulah Mae Thompson Banks. She was also preceded in death by a grandson, Travis Walker and two brothers, Lloyd Erwin Banks and Royce Banks. Mrs. Banks is survived by her husband, Lester Banks, daughters,...