Robert C. "Bob" Carter, Sr.
May 17, 2019
Robert Calvin “Bob” Carter, Sr., 85, went home to be with the Lord Friday, May 17, 2019 at the Care Partners John F. Keever Jr. Hospice Solace Center. Bob was born September 29, 1933 in Sparta, VA. He grew up in Miami, Fl, graduating from Miami Senior High School in 1951, and later graduating from Bob Jones University in...
Kayla Deneen Lewis Cogdell
May 6, 2019
Ellenboro – Kayla Deneen Lewis Cogdell, 47, passed away unexpectedly on Monday, May 6, 2019 at her residence. Kayla resided in Buncombe County most of her life and was a daughter of Sandy Lewis of Asheville and the late Jerry Taylor. Kayla was full of life and always adventurous. She loved helping others and will be greatly missed by...
Karen Freeman Ale
May 5, 2019
On May 5th, 2019, Karen Freeman Ale went home to be with her Heavenly Father after a short battle with cancer. Karen was born on February 28th, 1967 in Washington State and moved as a young child, with her family, to Leicester, NC where she spent her childhood and adolescence. She was a 1985 graduate of Clyde A. Erwin...
Lisa Smith
May 3, 2019
Weaverville – Lisa Shannon Smith, 46, passed away to be with the Lord on Friday, May 3, 2019 at her residence. A native of Morristown, TN, she had resided in Buncombe County for most of her life. She was a former waitress at Cheddar’s, a 1990 graduation of Clyde A. Erwin High School, a graduate of A-B Tech and...
Nancy Louise Moffitt
May 2, 2019
Asheville – Nancy Louise Moffitt, 80, passed away Thursday, May 2, 2019 at the John F. Keever, Jr. Solace Center. A lifelong resident of Buncombe County, Mrs. Moffitt retired from Kenco, and was of the Baptist faith. Mrs. Moffitt was the daughter of the late Lester and Mary Magdalene Creasman Caldwell. She was also preceded in death by her...
James Gilbert Freeman
Apr 30, 2019
Candler – James Gilbert Freeman, 74, passed away Tuesday, April 30, 2019 at the V.A. Medical Valor Hospice Center of which he was an Army veteran. He was the son of the late Royal and Juanita Jones Freeman. He was also preceded in death by his wife, Donna; beloved daughter, Tammy Thompson; sister, Revonda Hampton and half brother, Wayne...
Louise West Blackwell
Apr 29, 2019
Asheville – Helen Louise West Blackwell, 84, went home to be with the Lord Monday, April 29, 2019 at the St. Joseph Campus of Mission Hospitals. A native of Buncombe County, Mrs. Blackwell had resided in both Henderson and Buncombe Counties for most of her life. She was a 1952 graduate of Woodfin High School, and a graduate of...
Izora "Ikey" Blazer Langford
Apr 29, 2019
Asheville – Mary Izora “Ikey” Blazer Langford, 92, a true Proverbs 31 woman, who went to be with the Lord on Monday, April 29, 2019 at the Brian Center of Weaverville. A native of Madison County, she had resided in Buncombe County for most of her life. She was a member of Elk Mountain Baptist Church and was a...
Mae Owenby Cothran
Apr 25, 2019
Asheville – Mae Owenby Cothran, 80, went to be with the Lord on Thursday, April 25, 2019 at her residence. She was a loving wife, mother and grandmother and was loved and cherished very much. Mrs. Cothran was a lifelong resident of Buncombe County where she formerly served as Assistant Manager of the Terrace and Beaucatcher Movie Theaters and...
Debra Pearson
Apr 25, 2019
Debra Pearson, 64, died on Thursday, April 25, 2019 at the Memorial Campus of Mission Hospital. No services are planned at this time.
Louise Vess
Apr 24, 2019
Arden – Mary Louise Hagan Vess, 71, of Arden, passed away Wednesday, April 24, 2019 at the John F. Keever, Jr. Solace Center. A native and lifelong resident of Asheville, she had worked at Sam’s Club for the past 18 years. Mrs. Vess was a daughter of the late Alfred Loren Hagan and Florine “Tootsie” Buckner Hagan and wife...
Jay Gregory
Apr 19, 2019
Asheville - Alvin Jay Gregory, Jr., 49, passed away Friday, April 19, 2019. A lifelong resident of Buncombe County, Jay was a well-known roofing contractor in the Black Mountain area. He was the son everyone wanted to have, and knew no stranger. He loved fishing, camping, and old cars, and will forever be remembered as a wonderful and loving...
Faye Worley Bates
Apr 12, 2019
Greenville, SC Faye Worley Bates, 90, formerly of 130 Merrills Cove Road, in Asheville, went to be with the Lord on Friday, April 12, 2019 at Pendleton Manor Assisted Living. A native of Madison County, she had resided in Buncombe County for most of her life. She retired in October 1990 from American Enka/BASF following 30 years of service,...
James Jr. Tanner
Apr 12, 2019
Asheville – James Thomas “Jim” Tanner, Jr. passed away Friday, April 12, 2019 due to kidney failure. Jim was born to Jim and Louise Tanner on October 8, 1931 in Avery County, where his father was employed by the Avery County School System for many years. He grew up in Northampton County, but later returned to Avery County, where...
James Jr. Taylor
Apr 11, 2019
Swannanoa - James Walter Taylor, Jr., 88, passed away Thursday, April 11, 2019 at his residence. A native of Norton, VA, Mr. Taylor had resided in Buncombe County for most of his life. He retired from the Sanitation Department of the City of Asheville following 35 years of service. Mr. Taylor was the son of the late James Walter...
Jerry Swartout
Apr 7, 2019
Mars Hill - Jerry Earl Swartout, 60, of 345 Manor Road, went to be with the Lord on Sunday, April 7, 2019 at the Madison Manor Health and Rehabilitation Center. A resident of Asheville, he was the son of Quinn Jerry Swartout of Wagram, NC and the late Elsie Mae Rusfeldt Swartout. Jerry was well loved by his family...
Dove Anne Phillips
Apr 7, 2019
Dove Anne Phillips, 77, went to be with the Lord on Sunday, April 7, 2019. A native of Fairmont, WV, she had resided in Buncombe County since 1999. She was the daughter of the late Harry S. Turner and Florence Cunningham Turner. She was also preceded in death by a niece, Terry Ann Turner, and a nephew, Peter Yost...
Thomas Cook
Apr 6, 2019
Asheville – Thomas Talley Cook, 92, of Asheville, passed away Saturday, April 6, 2019 at the Charles George VA Medical Center. A native of Pittsburgh, PA, Mr. Cook had resided in several areas before settling in Asheville for the past 10 years. He was a World War II veteran, serving in the US Navy as a radio operator on...
Rev. Bill Nelson
Apr 2, 2019
DeFuniak Springs, FL – Rev. William Ernest Nelson, age 87, passed away Tuesday, April 2, 2019. He was born October 1, 1931 in Arden to Jesse Oscar and Roberta Farmer Nelson. Rev. Nelson was a resident of Walton County, FL, having moved in 2003 from the Asheville area. He was Baptist by faith and a member of the Park...
Shelby Nace
Mar 28, 2019
Hendersonville – Shelby Jean Ingle Nace, 80, went to be with the Lord on Thursday, March 28, 2019 at the Elizabeth House. A native of Buncombe County, she had resided in Henderson County for over 40 years. She retired from Eaton Corporation where she worked for over 20 years, and was formerly employed with Taylor Instrument Company. She was...
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