Obituary Listing

David Sams

David Sams

Apr 21, 2018

Leicester William David Sams, 51, of 86 Green Acres Drive, passed away Saturday, April 21, 2018 at his residence. David was a lifelong resident of Buncombe County and a son of the late William Sams and Dorothy Anders Sams. He was formerly employed as a Forman with New Dimensions Sealing Co. Surviving are his sister, Alice Marie Dockery &...

Maye Crowder

Maye Crowder

Apr 20, 2018

Asheville Maye Crowder, 102, went home to be with her Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ on Friday, April 20, 2018. She was born December 9, 1915 to Lee and Minnie McIntosh Crowder and lived all her life in the Woodfin Community of Buncombe County. She fought the good fight, she finished the race, and above all, she was faithful...

Richard D. O'Donnell

Richard D. O'Donnell

Apr 19, 2018

Asheville - Richard Dewey O'Donnell, age 96, died peacefully on April 19, 2018, at the VA Hospice Center in Asheville, NC. He is survived by three generations of descendants, as follows:

Roy Bassett

Roy Bassett

Apr 18, 2018

Woodfin Roy Allen Bassett, 81, passed away on Wednesday, April 18, 2018 at his home. A lifelong resident of Buncombe County, he retired in 1996 from Cranston Print Works following 34 years of service and was a veteran of the US Army. Mr. Bassett was the son of the late Claude Bassett and Mary Elizabeth Calloway Bassett Thomas and...

Lucille Hensley Huntsinger

Lucille Hensley Huntsinger

Apr 18, 2018

Lucille Hensley Huntsinger, 70, entered into her eternal life early in the morning on April 18, 2018 at the Angel House Family Care Home. A native of Madison County, she had resided in Henderson and Buncombe Counties for most of her life. She was a loving mother and grandmother, and was very loving and caring towards others, always putting...

Dimetri John Varelas

Dimetri John Varelas

Apr 14, 2018

Dimetri John Varelas, 68, went to be with the Lord on Saturday, April 14, 2018, after a short stay at the John F. Keever, Jr. Solace Center. Originally of Norfolk, VA, he resided with his beloved wife of 28 years in Mooresville, NC. He was a veteran of the U.S. Air Force and later retired from U.S. Air in...

Roy "Sefus" Stewart

Roy "Sefus" Stewart

Apr 14, 2018

San Diego, CA Roy Sefus Stewart, husband, father, grandfather, brother and friend to many, departed from us on April 14, 2018 in San Diego, CA. Roy will be so missed by all. Memorial services will be held on April 28, 2018 in San Diego, CA.

Lula B. Hipp

Lula B. Hipp

Apr 14, 2018

Lula Belle Ledford Hipp, 78, went to be with her Lord on Saturday, April 14, 2018, at her residence. A native of Mitchell County she resided most of her life in Buncombe County. She was a daughter of the late Addie Ledford and Delia Belle Davis Ledford. She was also preceded in death by her brother, Sammy Ledford, and...

Melvina Roper

Melvina Roper

Apr 12, 2018

Asheville Melvina Kansas West Roper, 78, passed away Thursday, April 12, 2018 at the CarePartners Hospice Solace Center. A lifelong resident of Buncombe County, Mrs. Roper had worked in the laundry department of the Ramada Inn. She was the daughter of the late John and Florence West, and was also preceded in death by her husband, Jesse Harold Roper,...

Trula Mae Jones Lunsford

Trula Mae Jones Lunsford

Apr 12, 2018

Trula Mae Jones Lunsford, 71, passed away in her bed at home after a long illness on Thursday, April 12, 2018. A native and lifelong resident of Buncombe County, she was a daughter of the late James O. Jones and Dorothy Bryant Jones. She was also preceded in death by her husband, Frank D. Lunsford; brother, James Jones; and...

Len Van Putten Vink,  Iv

Len Van Putten Vink, Iv

Apr 8, 2018

Leicester - Leonard Len Van Putten Vink, IV, 57, passed away Sunday, April 8, 2018, at the Memorial Campus of Mission Hospitals. A native of Allendale, NJ, Len resided in Buncombe County for the past 12 years. He worked as a machinist with Precision Tool, in Arden. Len was a gifted small engine repairman, landscaper, master griller, and loved...

Richard Lee Sales

Richard Lee Sales

Apr 8, 2018

Chief Richard Lee Sales died near Statesville, NC on Sunday, April 8, 2018 in a car accident at the age of 52. Chief Sales is survived by his children, Nathan and Laurel, his former wife, Shelly Sales (Lee), his parents, Junius "Bud" Sales Jr., and Aretha Wilson Sales, his sister Keila Briggs and her husband Blaine Briggs, and nieces...

Dr. J. Wendell Runion

Dr. J. Wendell Runion

Apr 7, 2018

Asheville Rev. Dr. J. Wendell Runion, 76, went to be with the Lord Saturday, April 7, 2018 at the Memorial Campus of Mission Hospitals. Dr. Runion was the son of the late Claude Edger Runion and Zora Belle Fore Runion and was also preceded in death by his brother, Calvin Runion. He was a native of Madison County and...

Virginia L. Fisher

Virginia L. Fisher

Apr 3, 2018

Virginia L. Fisher, 87, passed away on Tuesday, April 3, 2018, at the Laurels of Summit Ridge. A native of Cosby, TN she was a long-time resident of Buncombe County. She was a daughter of the late Bruce R. Layman and Lola M. Layman. She was also preceded in death by her husband, Carl H. Fisher; son, Charles Fisher,...

Kenny Pressley

Kenny Pressley

Apr 1, 2018

Candler Kenneth Kenny Darrel Pressley, 66, passed away Sunday, April 1, 2018 at the Memorial Campus of Mission Hospitals. A lifelong resident of Buncombe County, he was the son of the late Vernon E. Pressley and Eva Ray Pressley and was also preceded in death by his brothers, Robert Pressley and Henry Vance. Surviving are his sisters, Marie Warren...

Cathern Robinson

Cathern Robinson

Mar 28, 2018

Alexander - Cathern Meadows Robinson, 89, of Alexander died Wednesday, March 28, 2018. A life-long resident of Buncombe County, she was the 8th of 9 children born to Roy and Dessie Hagan Meadows. She was a graduate of French Broad High School, where she was salutatorian of her class. Employed initially at American Enka, she spent the remainder of...

Jefferson William "Jeff" May Jr.

Jefferson William "Jeff" May Jr.

Mar 26, 2018

Jefferson Jeff William May, Jr., 65, passed away Monday, March 26, 2018 at his residence. Jeff was a son of the late Jefferson William May, Sr. and Edith Mayo May. He graduated from Enka High School in 1971, was a veteran of the U.S. Army, and a member of Starnes Cove Baptist Church. He was also a member and...

Esther Rice Evans

Esther Rice Evans

Mar 23, 2018

Candler Esther Rice Evans, 84, went to be with her Lord on March 23, 2018 at the Randolph Hospice House in Asheboro. A native of Buncombe County, she was a daughter of the late Luchus and Leathy Arrington Rice and wife of Marvin Roger (Junior) Evans who died in 1976. She was also preceded in death by her brothers,...

Virginia B. Mcdaris

Virginia B. Mcdaris

Mar 21, 2018

Asheville Virginia Lou Black McDaris, 87, of 6 Concord Knoll Lane, went to be with her Lord and family on Wednesday, March 21, 2018. A native and resident most of her life of Buncombe County, she was a member of Trinity of Fairview where she proudly sung in the church choir. She was the daughter of the late Walter...

Irene Renfro

Irene Renfro

Mar 20, 2018

Asheville Irene Caldwell Renfro, 81, of 23 Ralphs Lane, went to be with the Lord on Tuesday, March 20, 2018 at the John F. Keever, Jr. Solace Center. Mrs. Renfro was a lifelong resident of Buncombe County and retired from Memorial Mission Hospital following 25 years of service. She was a daughter of the late Lester and Mary Magdalene...