Dolores Coleman
Jun 22, 2012
Asheville Dolores Yvonne Coleman, of Governors View Road, passed away on Friday, June 22, 2012 at the Laurels of Green Tree Ridge. She was born in Haywood County to the late Robert and Velcie Coleman. Dolores was also preceded in death by her sister, Betty and her brother, Jerry Coleman. Dolores spent her career devoted to Ashevilles Sayles Bleachery,...
Norman Capps
Jun 19, 2012
Asheville Norman Eugene Capps, 76, went to be with his Lord on Tuesday, June 19, 2012 at the St. Joseph Campus of Mission Hospitals. A lifelong resident of Buncombe County. He retired in August 1998 from Fishburne International after 24 years of service, was a member of Sunrise Baptist Church where he was a member of the church Brotherhood,...
Max Rhodes
Jun 18, 2012
ASHEVILLE - Max Edward Rhodes, 87, went to be with his Lord and Savior Jesus Christ on June 18, 2012 following a brief period of declining health. Max was born July 5, 1924 and was the eldest child of the late Kitty Miller Rhodes and Tolley Roscoe Rhodes. Max was also preceded in death by his wife of 62...
Odell Powell
Jun 18, 2012
Candler - Walter Odell Powell, 80, of 68 White Oak Drive went to be with his Lord, Monday, June 18, 2012 at the John F. Keever, Jr. Solace Center. A native of Rutherford County. Mr. Powell was a son of the late Boyce Willard and Bonnie Bell Reavis Powell. Surviving are his wife, Carolyn Ruth Roland Powell of the...
Florence Irene Wheeler
Jun 15, 2012
Asheville Florence Irene Shelton Wheeler, 70, of 40 Coleys Circle, passed away Friday, June 15, 2012 at her residence. A native of Madison County, Mrs. Wheeler had resided in Buncombe County all of her life. She was formerly employed with Vanderbuilt, Burlington Industries, Connie Fashions, owned and operated Florences Flowers in Barnardsville and was a member of Antioch Baptist...
Beatrice Walcoff
Jun 14, 2012
Asheville Beatrice Slavin Walcoff, 92, passed away Thursday, June 14, 2012 at the John F. Keever, Jr. Solace Center. Mrs. Walcoff was a native of Russia and of the Jewish Faith. She was a daughter of the late Israel and Louise Rheingold Slavin and wife of the late Walter Walcoff and was also preceded in death by her sister,...
Arsula Penland
Jun 13, 2012
Arsula Jane Penland, 89, passed away Wednesday, June 13, 2012 at her residence. She was a life long resident of Buncombe County and a member of Sunnyview Baptist Church. Mrs. Penland was a daughter of the late Fate and Annie Ballard Pressley and wife of the late Ralph Ed Penland. She was also preceded in death by her son,...
Grace Jenkins
Jun 8, 2012
FAIRVIEW - Grace Gaddy Jenkins, 86, of Old Fort Road, passed away Friday, June 8, 2012 at the John F. Keever, Jr. Solace Center. A native of Salisbury, MD, Mrs. Jenkins had resided in Buncombe County all of her life. She retired in 1990 from CP Clare Company with over 35 years of service, and had worked for twelve...
Mariah Lance
Jun 8, 2012
West Asheville Mariah Danielle Lance, 18, of Eva Circle, passed away Friday, June 8, 2012 following injuries sustained in a motorcycle accident. A lifelong resident of Buncombe County, Mariah was the daughter of Randy Dale Lance of Asheville and Tammy Louise Wright Lance and companion Chris Hallum, of the home. In addition to her parents surviving are her companion,...
Russell Mccrary
Jun 7, 2012
Weaverville Russell Todd McCrary, 26, of Indian Lane, passed away unexpectedly Thursday, June 7, 2012 at his residence. A lifelong resident of Buncombe County, Mr. McCrary was a member of Westwood Baptist Church. He was the son of Terry William and Martha Carol Harris McCrary of Weaverville, and was preceded in death by his paternal grandfather, William K. McCrary....
Beatrice Coates
Jun 6, 2012
Asheville Beatrice Vernon Pruett Coates,70, passed away Wednesday, June 6, 2012 at the Memorial Campus of Mission Hospitals. A native of Macon County and resident of Buncombe County since 1959. She, along with her husband, was Owner of Asheville Bear Creek RV Park and was formerly employed with UPS for 17 years and with Sears for 6 years. Mrs....
Jo Larsen
Jun 6, 2012
Malvern Hills Helen Josephine Jo Hyams Larsen, 72, passed away Wednesday, June 6, 2012 at the Memorial Campus of Mission Hospitals. A native of Gatlinburg, TN, she had resided in Buncombe County for most of her life. She was a member of Abernethy United Methodist Church. Mrs. Larsen was a daughter of the late Thomas Rollins Hyams and Dorothy...
Anthony Sawyer
Jun 5, 2012
Asheville Anthony Sawyer, 39, of Stewart Street, passed away unexpectedly June 5, 2012. A native of New York City, Mr. Sawyer had resided in Buncombe County for the past six years. He was the son of Anthony Desaylles of New York and the late Darline Sawyer. In addition to his father, surviving are his wife, Faustina Ayala Sawyer; children:...
Frank Merrill
Jun 5, 2012
ASHEVILLE Robert Franklin Frank Merrill, 75, of Rash Road, passed away unexpectedly Tuesday, June 5, 2012. A lifelong resident of Buncombe County, Mr. Merrill retired from ABF Freight Systems as a truck driver, and was a member of Trinity United Methodist Church. Mr. Merrill was the son of the late Robert Rankin and Lucy Craig Merrill, and was also...
Vera W. Elkins
Jun 4, 2012
Asheville Vera Warren Elkins, 96, passed on to her Heavenly home on Monday, June 4, 2012. A lifelong resident of Buncombe County. She was the daughter of the late Melvin and Ellen Brooks Warren. She was also preceded in death by her husband, Charles B. Elkins who died May 24, 1994 and 4 sisters and 4 brothers. She retired...
Joe Shook
Jun 3, 2012
Candler Joe Dimaggio Shook, 73, of Hookers Gap Road, passed away Sunday, June 3, 2012 at his residence. A native of Madison County, Mr. Shook had resided in Buncombe County most of his life. He worked as a General Contractor, and loved baseball and fishing. Mr. Shook was the son of the late William Wade and Oda Belle Hunnicutt...
Bill Benfield
Jun 2, 2012
Asheville Billy Eugene Bill Benfield, 83, of 58 Hubbard Avenue, went home to be with his Lord, Saturday, June 2, 2012. Mr. Benfield was a native of Burke County and had resided in Buncombe County most of his life. He was formerly a co-owner with Bates Food Store and was a member of Woodland Hills Baptist Church. He was...
Eva H. Allen
May 31, 2012
Swannanoa Eva Gertrude Henderson Allen, 92, passed away Thursday, May 31, 2012. Mrs. Allen was a native of Madison County and had resided in Buncombe County most of her life. She retired in 1985 from Beacon Mfg. Co. following 30 years of service, worked part time at Sams Club and was a member of Grassy Branch Baptist Church. Mrs....
Sandra H. Ashe
May 24, 2012
Candler Sandra Louise Honeycutt Ashe, 63, passed away Thursday, May 24, 2012 at the Elizabeth House. A lifelong resident of Buncombe County. She had worked at American Enka, Kelwood and also McDonalds of Enka. Mrs. Ashe was a daughter of L.B. Honeycutt and Dorothy Dot Barnett Honeycutt and wife of Lee Roy Ashe who died November 1, 2002. She...
Mildred L. Hensley
May 22, 2012
Weaverville Mildred Lacy Maynard Hensley, 88, formerly of Salem Church Road, passed away Tuesday, May 22, 2012 at Madison Health and Rehabilitation. A native of Yancey County, Mrs. Hensley had resided most of her life in Buncombe County. She was a devoted homemaker, and attended Asheville Freewill Baptist Church. Mrs. Hensley was the daughter of the late James Clyde...
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