Obituary Listing

Taylor David Ronie

Taylor David Ronie

Sep 28, 2017

Taylor David Ronie, 26, passed away Thursday, September 28, 2017. A native and lifelong resident of WNC, he is a son of Katherine Marie Cyr of Hendersonville, and Brian David Ronie and his wife Charlotte of Asheville. In addition to his parents he is survived by his sister, Melinda Ronie of Hendersonville; brother, Iain Ronie of Hendersonville; and grandparents:...

Donald Garland

Donald Garland

Sep 27, 2017

Asheville Donald Garland, 71, passed away Wednesday, September 27, 2017 at the John F. Keever, Jr. Solace Center. A native of Madison County, Mr. Garland had resided in Buncombe County for the past 55 years, and retired as the owner/operator of his own roofing company. He was the son of the late James and Tina Silvers Garland, and the...

James William Bailey Jr.

James William Bailey Jr.

Sep 24, 2017

James William Bailey, Jr., 71, went to be with his Lord Sunday, September 24, 2017 at the Laurels of Green Tree Ridge. Mr. Bailey was a native of Spartanburg, SC and had resided in Buncombe County for the past 54 years. He attended and played the piano at many area churches, and was a veteran of the U.S. Navy....

Curtis Shoff

Curtis Shoff

Sep 22, 2017

Candler Curtis Baldwin Shoff, 64, of 7 Fairfield Terrace went to be with his Lord Friday, September 22, 2017. A lifelong resident of Buncombe County he was a son of Edward B. Shoff, Jr. and Marian Baldwin Shoff of Biltmore Forest. He attended Ben Lippen School and was a 1971 graduate of T.C. Roberson High School and a graduate...

Rev. Marjorie M. Patterson

Rev. Marjorie M. Patterson

Sep 21, 2017

Asheville Rev. Marjorie Marie Bailey Patterson, 92, of Elk Mountain Road, went to be with her Lord on Thursday, September 21, 2017 at the Elizabeth House. She was born May 7, 1925 in Henagar, AL and was raised in Manhattan, FL. From 1941-1945, she attended and graduated from Apostolic Bible School of Lakeland, FL and built two churches in...

Doris J. Martin

Doris J. Martin

Sep 21, 2017

Merritt Island, FL Doris Martin, 81, formerly of Asheville, NC passed away Thursday, September 21, 2017. She is predeceased by her parents, and her brother Albert. Surviving are her daughter, Debra Burleson (Larry) of Merritt Island, FL. Memorial graveside services will be held 11AM Saturday, November 11, 2017 at Riverside Cemetery, 53 Birch Street, Asheville, NC with the Rev....

Mack "Weaver" Justice

Mack "Weaver" Justice

Sep 19, 2017

Asheville - Mack Weaver Justice, 77, went home to be with his Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ, Tuesday, September 19, 2017 at the John F. Keever, Jr. Solace Center. A lifelong resident of Buncombe County, Mr. Justice worked as a sheet metal fabricator for Ball Heating and Cooling, and retired from 20th Century Heating and Cooling as a fabricator...

Sally Rochelle Leeds Roost

Sally Rochelle Leeds Roost

Sep 18, 2017

Asheville Sally Rochelle Leeds Roost, 82, of Timber Trail, went to be with her Lord on Monday, September 18, 2017 after a brief battle with cancer. A native of Greensboro, North Carolina, she came to know Jesus as her personal Savior as a young lady. After graduating from Muskegon High School in 1953, she completed one year at the...

Pete Bishop

Pete Bishop

Sep 17, 2017

Candler Harold William Pete Bishop, 82, of 38 Ashe Road, went to be with his Lord on Sunday, September 17, 2017 at the Charles George VA Medical Center. A lifelong resident of Buncombe County, he retired in 2004 following 32 years of service with the Asheville Citizen-Times. He was a veteran of the US Army and a charter member...

J.B. Shepherd

J.B. Shepherd

Sep 15, 2017

Asheville James Bennett J.B. Shepherd, 75, went to be with the Lord on Friday, September 15, 2017 at the St Joseph campus of Mission Hospitals. A native of Yancey County, he had resided in Buncombe County for most of his life. He was a member of Harmony Hill Baptist Church. Mr. Shepherd was a son of the late Donald...

John Furman Parham

John Furman Parham

Sep 14, 2017

John Furman Parham, 83, passed away on Thursday, September 14, 2017 at the St. Joseph Campus of Mission Hospitals. Mr. Parham was a native and lifelong resident of Buncombe County. He loved to travel, and he and his wife visited all 50 United States, several European countries, Mexico, and Canada. He was a member of Freedom Baptist Church, and...

Virginia Belle Morgan Gregg

Virginia Belle Morgan Gregg

Sep 13, 2017

Virginia Belle Morgan Gregg, 99, went to be with the Lord on Wednesday, September 13, 2017 at the Universal Health Care of Fletcher. A native of Mecklenburg County, she had resided in Buncombe County for most of her life. She retired from CP Claire Company and was a member of Biltmore Baptist Church. Mrs. Gregg was the daughter of...

Francis Ingram

Francis Ingram

Sep 8, 2017

Asheville Francis Dow Ingram, 70, passed away Friday, September 8, 2017 at Asheland Ridge Health and Rehab Center. A native of Sneads Ferry, NC, Mr. Ingram had resided in Wilmington for 48 years before relocating to Asheville in 2014. Mr. Ingram started his working career at the Wilmington Star News, and later, became managers for Western Auto and Shoe...

Rebecca Ann Hipps

Rebecca Ann Hipps

Sep 5, 2017

Rebecca Ann Hipps, 50, passed away on Tuesday, September 5, 2017 at her residence. A native and lifelong resident of Buncombe County, she was a daughter of the late James William Hipps and Thelma Maxine Hipps. She was also preceded in death by a brother, Bobby Allen Hipps. Surviving are her brothers: James Alvin Hipps and wife Donna of...

Ralph  Jr. Melton

Ralph Jr. Melton

Sep 5, 2017

Black Mountain Ralph Melton, Jr., 81, passed away on Tuesday, September 5, 2017 at the John F. Keever, Jr. Solace Center. A native and lifelong resident of Buncombe County, he had served as manager of Ravenscroft Apartments and was custodian of Grassy Branch Baptist Church of which he was a member. Mr. Melton was a son of the late...

James M. Pressley,  Sr.

James M. Pressley, Sr.

Sep 2, 2017

Black Mountain James Manuel Pressley, Sr., 90, passed away Saturday, September 2, 2017 at the NC State Veterans Home. A native of Haywood County, he had resided in Buncombe County most of his life. He was a self employed Logger and served in the US Army - 15th Infantry during WW II. Mr. Pressley was a son of the...

Martha King Cole

Martha King Cole

Sep 2, 2017

Martha King Cole, 80, passed away on Saturday, September 2, 2017 at her residence. A native and lifelong resident of Buncombe County she was a daughter of the late Homer B. King and Edith Nix King. She was also preceded in death by her sisters: Pauline Chapman, Doris Fowler, and Peggy Murray; brothers: HB King, Herb King, and Jerry...

Mary Lee Connor

Mary Lee Connor

Sep 1, 2017

Woodfin Mary Lee Bridges Connor, 89, went to be with her Lord on Friday, September 1, 2017 at her residence. A native of Ellenboro, she had resided in Buncombe County for most of her life. She retired from Belks, and was formerly employed with Bon Marche and Myers Arnold. She was a former member of Elk Mountain Baptist Church...

Bill Carter

Bill Carter

Aug 30, 2017

Asheville William Jackson Bill Carter, Sr., 84, passed away Wednesday, August 30, 2017. A lifelong resident of Buncombe County, he retired in 1991 following 41 years of service with Burlington Industries where at the time of his retirement, he served as Supervisor in the Weaving Department. Following his retirement, he owned and operated Bills Garage at his home for...

Wayne Van Eyk

Wayne Van Eyk

Aug 30, 2017

Candler - Wayne Dale Van Eyk, 76, passed away unexpectedly in his sleep Wednesday, August 30, 2017 at his home. A native of the Holland, MI area, Mr. Van Eyk had resided in Buncombe County since 1981. He retired in 2014 after working over 50 years as a Registered Nurse, specializing in cardiac care. He also served as the...