Obituary Listing

Margaret "Peggy" Shirey

Margaret "Peggy" Shirey

Aug 18, 2009

ASHEVILLE - Margaret Elaine Peggy Shirey, 87 passed away Tuesday August 18, 2009 at her home. A native of Birmingham, AL., she attended public schools in Birmingham and Plonk School of Creative College in Asheville. She was a member of St. Marks Lutheran Church where she was a member of the choir for 32 years, taught Sunday School and...

Noble "Sie" Standridge

Noble "Sie" Standridge

Aug 15, 2009

Asheville Noble Silas Sie Standridge, 81, formerly of 895 Riverside Drive, passed away Saturday, August 15, 2009 at the John F. Keever, Jr. Solace Center. A native of Pelsor, AR, he had resided in Buncombe County for the past 63 years. Sie was the owner and operator of Standridge and Son Plumbing. His favorite pastimes were camping and playing...

Wayne M. Hicks

Wayne M. Hicks

Aug 12, 2009

ASHEVILLE Wayne McNeil Hicks, 83, of 5 Douglas Place passed away Wednesday, August 12, 2009 at the Memorial Campus of Mission Hospitals. A native of Waynesville, he resided in Buncombe County. He was employed with Bi-Los for 14 years and formerly employed for many years with A&P Tea Company and was a member of Harvest Time Assembly of God....

Lillian Randall

Lillian Randall

Aug 6, 2009

FAIRVIEW Lillian Marie Harrell Randall, 88, passed away peacefully Thursday, August 6, 2009 at Fleshers Fairview Health Care Center. A native and lifelong resident of Buncombe County. She was a member of Grassy Branch Baptist Church where she participated in many activities until her health started to decline. Mrs. Randall was the daughter of the late George W. Harrell,...

Roy Frank Shepherd

Roy Frank Shepherd

Aug 4, 2009

Asheville Roy Frank Shepherd, 60, of Asheville, met his loving Savior on Tuesday, August 4, 2009 at the Memorial Campus of Mission Hospitals. Waiting for him when he got to Heaven was his parents, Wade and Bonnie Calloway Shepherd, and an infant brother. Surviving are his loving daughters: Anita Burnette of Woodfin, and Kimberlee Ball of Mars Hill; granddaughters:...

Dr. Sherman  Jr. Morris

Dr. Sherman Jr. Morris

Jul 31, 2009

ASHEVILLE Arthur Sherman Morris, Jr., an Obstetrics-Gynecology Physician who practiced medicine in Asheville for 31 years passed away Friday, July 31, 2009 at Clare Bridge after fighting a long battle with dementia. Dr. Morris was born in Lake Hurst, New Jersey September 6, 1934 to the late Margaret Lippard Morris and Arthur S. Morris, Sr. of Hot Springs. He...

Alice Marie Roberts

Alice Marie Roberts

Jul 30, 2009

Asheville Alice Marie Roberts, 80, of 33 Osborne Road, passed away Thursday, July 30, 2009 at her home. A lifelong resident of Buncombe County, she was an accounting clerk for many years. Mrs. Roberts was a member of Asbury United Methodist Church, and had volunteered early in her life with the Salvation Army. She loved to read, and enjoyed...

Barbara Jeanette Wallace

Barbara Jeanette Wallace

Jul 28, 2009

Asheville Barbara Jeanette Wallace, 64, of 60-F Hornot Circle, passed away Tuesday, July 28, 2009 at the St. Joseph Campus of Mission Hospitals. A native of Joanna, SC, she had resided most of her life in Buncombe County. She worked as a nurses aide, and attended the First Church of God. Ms. Wallace was the daughter of the late...

Evelyn Dover

Evelyn Dover

Jul 26, 2009

Asheville - Evelyn Louise Edmonds Dover, 92, passed away Sunday July 26, 2009 after a period of declining health. A native and lifelong resident of Buncombe County, she was of the Baptist faith. She was a daughter of the late Clarence and Bonnie Penland Edmonds and the wife of the late Charles B. Dover. She was also preceded in...

Jake Buckner

Jake Buckner

Jul 24, 2009

ASHEVILLE - Nathan Jake Buckner, 26, passed away Friday July 24, 2009 from injuries suffered in a motorcycle accident. A native and lifelong resident of Buncombe County he attended Ridgeview Baptist Church and had been employed by Jim Barkley Toyota for 9 years. Surviving are his wife, Felicia Lynn Buckner of the home; father and step mother, Ray and...

Glenda Kay Hyatt

Glenda Kay Hyatt

Jul 22, 2009

Greenville, SC Glenda Kay Hyatt, 54, went on to Heaven Wednesday, July 22, 2009 at the Elizabeth House after a long, courageous battle. Ms. Hyatt was a native of Buncombe County, residing here for most of her life before moving to Greenville in 2006. She was a member of Longs Chapel Baptist Church. Ms. Hyatt was the daughter of...

Theodore B. Druding,  Jr.

Theodore B. Druding, Jr.

Jul 21, 2009

LEICESTER Theodore B. Ted Druding, Jr., 54, passed away Tuesday, July 21, 2009 at his residence. A native and resident for most of his life in South Florida, he had resided in Buncombe County the past 15 years, was a former salesman with Harrys on the Hill and served in the U.S. Marine Corp. He enjoyed fishing and was...

Joseph Metcalf

Joseph Metcalf

Jul 21, 2009

ASHEVILLE Joseph Oliver Metcalf, 66, of 27 Rash Road passed away Tuesday, July 21, 2009 at his home. A lifelong resident of Buncombe County. He retired from Fishburne International, was a member of Long Shoals Baptist Church, was a graduate of Western Carolina University where he received his B.S. Degree in Industrial Engineering and was a U.S. Marine during...

Ethel Lunsford Parham

Ethel Lunsford Parham

Jul 20, 2009

Weaverville Ethel Elizabeth Corn Lunsford Parham, 85, formerly of 26 Lewis Higgins Drive passed away Monday, July 20, 2009 at The Laurels of Greentree Ridge. A native and lifelong resident of Buncombe County, she retired in December 1988 after 32 years of service with Mills Mfg. Company and was an active member of Riverside Baptist Church. Mrs. Parham was...

Catherine Willis Moore

Catherine Willis Moore

Jul 17, 2009

Barnardsville, NC - Catherine Willis Moore, 70, of Barnardsville, NC passed from this life on July 17, 2009 and now resides with her heavenly father. Catherine was born on October 8, 1938. She is preceded in death by her father, Creed Willis, and brother Robert Willis. She is survived by her husband , Fred Moore; 3 children; Sue Helms,...

Irene A. Riddle

Irene A. Riddle

Jul 16, 2009

Swannanoa Essie Irene Arrington Riddle, 91, formerly of 34 Charlie Riddle Lane passed away Thursday, July 16, 2009 at the Asheville Health Care Center. A native of Madison County, she had resided in Buncombe County most of her life. She was a devoted wife and mother and a member of the Jehovah Witness faith. Mrs. Riddle was a daughter...

Lou Eva Conner

Lou Eva Conner

Jul 9, 2009

Asheville Lou Eva Deitz Conner, 90, of 21 N. Pershing Road, passed away Thursday, July 9, 2009 at the John F. Keever, Jr. Solace Center. A native of Jackson County, Mrs. Conner had resided in Asheville since 1945. She retired in 1976 after working for Ace Manufacturing, Sales Bleachery, and several other manufacturing companies as a seamstress. Her favorite...

James Keith Fowler

James Keith Fowler

Jul 9, 2009

Hendersonville, NC James Keith Fowler, 80, of 21 Hartstone Lane died Thursday July 9, 2009. Born in Greenwood, SC, he was the son of the late Downs and Lena Fowler. He was also preceded in death by his wife Mary Helen and son Jimmy. He was a graduate of Lander University and New Orleans Seminary. He retired from Lake...

Daniel Lee Burleson Sr.

Daniel Lee Burleson Sr.

Jul 6, 2009

Asheville - Daniel Lee Burleson, Sr., 63, of 542 Deaverview Road died Monday July 6, 2009. A lifelong resident of Buncombe County, he was a son of the late Edward Clark Burleson, Sr. and Alma Elizabeth Burleson. Surviving are his wife, Sandra Burleson of the home; son, Daniel Lee Burleson, Jr. of Asheville; daughter, Deborah Lynn Davis and husband...

Kevin Mills

Kevin Mills

Jul 4, 2009

Candler Jonathan Kevin Mills, 34, of Candler, went home to be with Jesus Saturday, July 4, 2009 at his home following a long battle with cancer. A lifelong resident of Buncombe County. He was the son of Susan Currence Mills Price and the late John Evans Mills and was a 1993 graduate of Enka High School. Kevin was a...