Jannette Dillard
Apr 7, 2011
Asheville Jannette White Dillard, 84, of Asheville, passed away Thursday, April 7, 2011 at Fleshers Fairview Health Care Center. A lifelong resident of Buncombe County, she graduated from Canton High School, and received her B. A. Degree from Western Carolina University, and her Masters from Peabody University. Mrs. Dillard retired in 1982 following 35 years of teaching at Haw...
Charles E. Stephenson
Apr 6, 2011
Asheville Charles Edward Stephenson, 74, of 34 Smith Graveyard Road, passed away Wednesday, April 6, 2011 at Pisgah Manor Health Care Center. He was a native of Buncombe County, and was a former Truck Driver with Westall Lumber Co. He was the son of the late Arthur Henry Stephenson and Mollie Ann Williams Stephenson and was also preceded in...
Marjorie Blankenship
Apr 1, 2011
Asheville - Marjorie Robinson Blankenship, 95, died Friday April 1, 2011 at the John F. Keever Jr. Solace Center. A native of Madison County, she had lived in Buncombe County for the last 50 years. She was a daughter of the late Sam and Julie Ponder Robinson and the wife of the late Ted Blankenship. Surviving are her sons,...
David Montgomery
Mar 31, 2011
Asheville - David Albert Montgomery, 54, died Thursday March 31, 2011. A native of Norfolk, VA, he lived in Buncombe County most of his life. He was a graduate of Bob Jones University and was a member of Asheville Gospel Chapel. He was a son of Hortense B. Montgomery of Asheville and Robert David Montgomery of VA. Surviving in...
Elizabeth Thomas
Mar 28, 2011
Elizabeth Thomas, 78, passed away Monday, March 28, 2011. Mrs. Thomas was a native of Buncombe County and was the daughter of the late William Thomas and Anna Ledford Rhew. She was preceded in death by her son Thomas C. Garren and sister, Frances Harris. She retired from the U. S. Forest Service and was an U. S. Air...
Marguerite Isgett
Mar 28, 2011
Asheville - Marguerite Creech Isgett, 81, passed away Monday, March 28, 2011 at The Oaks at Sweeten Creek. A native of Bennettsville, SC. She had resided in Asheville for over 50 years, was a homemaker and was a member of First Baptist Church of Asheville. Mrs. Isgett was the daughter of the late Ebbie Creech and Julia Quick Creech...
Jeannette Hudson
Mar 27, 2011
Hendersonville - Jeannette Marie Bigeau Hudson, known affectionately as Little Mama, 79, of 1731 Haywood Road went to be with her Lord on Sunday, March 27, 2011 at the Elizabeth House. A native of Leominster, MA. She had resided in Shelby from 1978 to 1999, then moved to Chimney Rock where she resided with her daughter until moving to...
Wallace Setser
Mar 26, 2011
Candler Wallace Andrew Setser, 60, of Candler, passed away Saturday, March 26, 2011 at the John F. Keever, Jr. Solace Center. A native of Macon County, Wallace had resided in Buncombe County since 1974. He worked for the NC DOT as an inspector. Wallace was a former member of Louisa Chapel United Methodist Church in Franklin, and was a...
Ralph Bishop
Mar 24, 2011
Ralph Gordon Bishop, 95, of Asheville passed away March 24, 2011. Born in Buncombe County in 1915, he was the last surviving sibling in his family and was preceded in death by his parents, one brother and three sisters. He is survived by his wife of 32 years, Mildred Watts Bishop, son James Lewis (Buddy) Bishop of Goose Creek,...
Edith Israel
Mar 23, 2011
Hendersonville - Marian Edith Israel, age, 86, of 2000 Haywood Road, passed away Wednesday, March, 23, 2011 at Hendersonville Health and Rehab. Edith was born in Buncombe County, and had resided in Henderson County since 1964. She had retired from American Enka Corporation after 40 years of service and was a member of Main Street Baptist Church, Hendersonville. She...
Jason Lee Rogers
Mar 22, 2011
Maggie Valley - Jason Lee Rogers, 31, died unexpectedly Tuesday March 22, 2011. A native and resident of Buncombe County for most of his life, he was a son of Kimberly Ann Turner of Leicester and the late Tony Lee Rogers. Surviving in addition to his mother are his Fiancee, Josephine Limoli of Maggie Valley and his brother, Travis...
Burdette Willis
Mar 22, 2011
Burdette Willis, 71, passed away Tuesday, March, 22, 2011 at his residence. Burdette was born in Yancey County, NC and was a son of the late Henry and Virgie Willis. He was retired from Davey Tree Expert after 42 years of service. He was preceded in death by his wife, Robbie Willis, sisters, Marie Norton, Violet and Louise Willis,...
Tommy Hugg
Mar 17, 2011
Asheville George Thomas Tommy Hugg, 78, of 30 Harmony Lane passed away Thursday, March 17, 2011 at his home. A lifelong resident of Buncombe County. Mr. Hugg retired from Blue Ridge Trucking Company following 20 years of service and attended both Trinity Baptist Church and Calvary F.W. Baptist Church. He was the son of the late O.G. Hugg and...
Gaye Tweed
Mar 15, 2011
Gaye Martin Tweed, 70, passed away Tuesday, March, 15, 2011 at John F. Jr. Hospice. She was born in Huntsville, Al. and was a daughter of the late Elmer and Vernice Martin. She was the owner and operator of a dog grooming business. Surviving are her daughters; Linda Tweed Worley and Brenda Carter, son, Eddie Ray Tweed, companion for...
Rev. Charles Parton
Mar 15, 2011
Asheville - Rev. Charles Parton, 81, passed away Tuesday, March 15, 2011. Charles was a native of Polk County, and had resided in Buncombe County since 1970. He and his wife Rosa were longtime members of Trinity Baptist Church. Charles was a retired minister and textile worker. He and Rosa were blessed with seven children, seventeen grandchildren and three...
William Crum
Mar 15, 2011
Weaverville - William Leland Crum, 70, died Tuesday March 15, 2011 at his residence. A lifelong residence of Buncombe County, he was a veteran of the U.S. Navy and was a member of First Baptist Church of Asheville. He was a son of the late Charles and Jessie Brown Crum. Surviving are the mother of his children, Julia Crum:...
Dwight William Pressley, Jr.
Mar 12, 2011
Asheville Dwight William Pressley, Jr., 82, of Asheville, passed away Saturday, March 12, 2011. A native of Buncombe County, he was the son of the late Dwight William and Scotty Wines Pressley. He was a graduate of Lee H. Edwards High School and was a member of French Broad United Methodist Church. Dwight was a veteran of the US...
Robert L. "Bud" Mcbrayer
Mar 12, 2011
Fairview Robert L. "Bud" McBrayer, 73, of 12 Miller Road, passed away Saturday, March 12, 2011 at his home. A lifelong resident of Buncombe County, Mr. McBrayer was a 1956 graduate of AC Reynolds High School, and was the owner and operator of Fairview Door Sales for 39 years. Mr. McBrayer was the son of the late Hubert Marlon...
Ann Greene
Mar 8, 2011
Candler Ann Jackson Greene, 82, went home to be with Jesus on Tuesday, March 8, 2011. A lifelong resident of Buncombe County, Mrs. Greene had retired from the Customer Service Department of Dillards Department Store, and was a longtime member of Francis Asbury United Methodist Church. She was a loving wife and mother. Mrs. Greene was the daughter of...
Jimmy Fisher
Mar 7, 2011
Asheville - Jimmy Donald Fisher, 70, formerly of 22 Eastview Circle passed away Monday, March 7, 2011 at StoneCreek Health and Rehabilitation Center. A lifelong resident of Buncombe County. He retired from the City of Asheville Water Department. Mr. Fisher was a son of the late Claude C.P. Fisher and Elsie Cannon Fisher. He was also preceded in death...
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