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...
Betty Jo Williams
Mar 23, 2019
Leicester Betty Jo Devlin Williams, 89, of 1049 Alexander Road, went home to be with her Lord on Saturday, March 23, 2019. A native of Haywood County, she had resided in Buncombe County most of her life and was a member of Bethel Baptist Church, Dryman Mountain Rd. Mrs. Williams was a daughter of the late Walter Albert Devlin...
Louis Sr. Alley
Mar 21, 2019
Candler Louis A. Alley, Sr. age 79 of Candler died Thursday, March 21, 2019 at his home. A gathering of friends and family will be held Sunday, March 24, 2019 from 11:00 AM -1:00 PM at Anders-Rice Funeral Home. A native of Fairfield Maine he was a son of the late Henry L. Alley and Adrienne Alley. He served...
Joe Webb
Mar 18, 2019
Candler Joseph Terry Webb, 72, passed away on March 18, 2019. He was the son of the late George Dewey Webb and Rose Lindsey Webb and also preceded in death by his three brothers, William Lewis Webb, George Howard Webb and Dewey Harley Webb. He was a retired truck driver and drove for Frederickson Motor Lines and Averitt Express....
Lois Israel
Mar 17, 2019
Woodfin Lois Israel, formerly of Asheville, passed away at Hendersonville Health and Rehabilitation on Sunday, March 17, 2019. She was born January 21, 1922, to parents Myra and William Renfro in Yancey County, North Carolina. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Paul Israel; daughter, Judy Davidson; brothers, Joe, Bill, Don, and Fred...
Donna Mashburn
Mar 15, 2019
Asheville Donna Ree Taylor Mashburn, 71, of 26 Westview Lane, went to be with the Lord on Friday, March 15, 2019, surrounded by her family at the John F. Keever, Jr. Solace Center following a courageous battle with cancer. A lifelong resident of Buncombe County, she worked for numerous Medical Offices in the Asheville area and formerly attended Biltmore...
Edna Snelson
Mar 15, 2019
Leicester Edna Rice Snelson, 98, of 86 Martin Branch Road, went to be with her Lord Friday, March 15, 2019 at her residence. A native of Madison County, she had resided in Buncombe County for most of her life. She retired from Winn Dixie following 37 years of service and was a member of Newfound Baptist Church. Mrs. Snelson...
Delana Gail Owensby
Mar 14, 2019
Asheville Our Precious Delana, 45, went home to be with her Lord on Thursday, March 14, 2019, after a courageous battle with cystic fibrosis. A lifelong resident of Buncombe County, she was a 1991 graduate of Clyde A. Erwin High School, and formerly employed as a waitress with Applebees on Tunnel Road. Delana is preceded in death by her...
Robert Eugene "Bobby" Morrow
Mar 10, 2019
Robert Bobby Morrow, 63, passed away Sunday, March 10, 2019 at his residence. He was the son of Jean Collins Melton of Enka-Candler and the late William Eugene Morrow. He was also preceded in death by his brother-in-law, Eric Frisbee. Bobby was retired from Southern Pines and currently employed part-time at the Woodland Hills Ingles in the bakery department....
Commander Dallas Divelbiss (Ret.)
Mar 9, 2019
Leicester, NC After a long battle with dementia and heart disease, we lost a loving, kind spirit. Commander Dallas Divelbiss (Ret.), 87, passed away Saturday, March 9, 2019 at the John F. Keever Solace Center. Even near the end, his quick wit and smile blessed those around him. Dallas was preceded in death by his wife of 54 years,...
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