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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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.
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
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
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
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...
Kay Zachary
Mar 16, 2018
Asheville Kay Zachary, 89, passed away peacefully Friday, March 16, 2018 after several years at the Oaks at Sweeten Creek. She was an active participant in activities and had friends there and some very caring caregivers. She was a graduate of Asheville-Biltmore College and lived most of her life in Beaver Lake. Kay worked for many years at Buncombe...
Vera Mae Hodge
Mar 15, 2018
Asheville - Vera Mae Gilliland Hodge, 92, passed away Thursday, March 15, 2018 at the Asheville Health Care Center. A native of Henderson County, Ms. Hodge was the daughter of the late Luther Vance and Ada Mae Marie McGaha Gilliland. She was also preceded in death by a son, Calvin Vance Gilliland. Surviving are her children: Betty Rollins of...
Anna Jean Grant Morrow
Mar 14, 2018
Anna Jean Grant Morrow, 85, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, March 13, 2018, at her residence. A native of Buncombe County, she was the daughter of the late Albert Preston Grant and Mary Frances Greene Grant. She is also preceded in death by her husband, George Pritchard Morrow who passed away on April 1, 2016; and a brother, Alvin...
Kirt Turbyfill
Mar 13, 2018
Leicester - Kirt Daniel Turbyfill, 71, went home to be with the Lord Tuesday, March 13, 2018 at his residence surrounded by his loving family. A lifelong resident of Buncombe County, Mr. Turbyfill was the son of the late Earl and Lois Turbyfill, and was also preceded in death by two brothers, Jerry and Glonnie Turbyfill. He was a...
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