Paul Foster
Jan 18, 2017
Leicester Paul James Foster, lifelong resident of Leicester, died Wednesday January 18, 2017. He was born March 15, 1928 to the late Dillard Foster and Nellie Rash Foster. After his mother died as a result of childbirth, he was raised by his grandfather, Melvin Foster and his Aunt Addie Robertson. He was also preceded in death by his wife...
Rev. Charles J. Duvall
Jan 16, 2017
Leicester Rev. Charles J. C.J. DuVall, born September 7, 1923, peacefully joined his family already in the presence of the Lord and Savior Jesus Christ on Monday, January 16, 2017. C.J. DuVall, born in Blairsville, GA, was one of 9 children of the late Charles J. and Maggie Neely DuVall. Rev. DuVall was ordained June 22, 1952 at Georgetown...
Ollie Watkins
Jan 16, 2017
Asheville Ollie Linda Pace Watkins, 68, went to be with her Lord on Monday, January 16, 2017 at The Oaks at Sweeten Creek. She was born in Asheville, NC on June 9, 1948. She was a loving wife, mother, grandmother and sister, and she loved her family more than anything else in her life. She was preceded in death...
Evelyn Gooch Bullock
Jan 16, 2017
Evelyn Gooch Bullock, 100, died on Monday, January 16, 2017 at Trinity View Retirement Center. Mrs. Bullock resided in Asheville after retiring from Lockheed Missile and Space Company, Sunnyvale, CA as Executive Secretary. She was the youngest daughter of the late James William Gooch and Etta Peigler Gooch. She is preceded in death by her 11 siblings. She is...
Margaret Swann
Jan 14, 2017
Leicester Margaret McCarson Swann, 82, of 125 Mink Farm Road went to be with her Lord, Saturday January 14, 2017 at the home of her daughter with her family by her side. Mrs. Swann was a native and resident most of her life of Buncombe County and a daughter of the late James Edward and Della Cairnes McCarson and...
Greta Suzanne Angel
Jan 12, 2017
Greta Suzanne Burleson Angel, 47, passed away on Thursday, January 12, 2017 at the St. Joseph Campus of Mission Hospitals. A native and lifelong resident of Buncombe County, she is the daughter of Susan Elizabeth Spencer of Asheville and Larry Dale Burleson and his wife Debra Swilling Burleson of Merritt Island, FL. She is preceded in death by her...
Mozelle Searcy
Jan 12, 2017
Fletcher Mozelle Keever Searcy, 77, entered her Heavenly Home on Thursday, January 12, 2017 at the Memorial Campus of Mission Hospitals with her family by her side. Mozelle was born July 18, 1939 to the late Charles Winslow and Katie Ann Keever. She was also preceded in death by her husband, Donald; sons, Donald Eugene and Bruce Michael Searcy...
Roger Dotson
Jan 9, 2017
Candler Roger Bugsy Dale Dotson, 66, of 127 South Morgan Branch Road, went to be with the Lord on Monday, January 9, 2017 at his residence. A native of Haywood County, he had resided in Buncombe County for most of his life. He retired as a truck driver, was a Hot Rod builder, attended Enka High School and was...
Nancy Mcintosh
Jan 5, 2017
Candler - Nancy Byrd McIntosh, 83, went home to be with her Lord and her guardian angel, her special grandmother, Thursday, January 5, 2017 at the John F. Keever, Jr. Solace Center. A native of Woodfin, Ms. McIntosh worked for Paramounts Great America theme park in California before returning to Buncombe County. She was an avid NASCAR fan. Ms....
Paula L. Treadway
Jan 4, 2017
Paula Sinclair Lyday Treadway, 73, passed away on Wednesday, January 4, 2017 at the John F. Keever, Jr. Solace Center. A native and lifelong resident of Western North Carolina, she was a daughter of the late Paul Edward Lyday and Sue Elizabeth Sinclair Lyday. She was also preceded in death by her husband, Howard Treadway, and daughter, Mitzi Metzger....
James Marvin Cowan
Jan 2, 2017
James Marvin Cowan, 82, of the Laurelwoods Assisted Living, passed away on Monday, January 2, 2017 at the Hospice House, Landrum, SC. A native of Indian Head, MD, he resided in Northern Virginia most of his life working as an Air Traffic Controller for the FAA. He later retired in Lady Lake, FL before moving to Columbus, NC. James...
George R. Back
Jan 1, 2017
Fairview George Rudolph Back, 89, went to be with his Lord on Sunday, January 1, 2017 at the Memorial Campus of Mission Hospitals. A native of Staunton, VA, he had resided in Buncombe County since 1966 and attended Spring Mountain Baptist Church. He retired in 1989 from CII following 19 years of service and retired in 1969 from the...
Jane Brott Miller Caldwell
Jan 1, 2017
Jane Brott Miller Caldwell, age 79, of 41 Freemont Rd., passed away January 1, 2017. Jane was born in Indianapolis, Indiana, but raised here in Buncombe County. She was a graduate of Biltmore School. She was a member of Covenant Community Church. She was the daughter of the late Murl Stanley Brott, Sr. and Minnie Morgan Brott. In addition...
Deborah M. Whitson
Dec 31, 2016
Asheville Deborah Matthews Whitson, 60, of 38 Harmony Lane, passed away Saturday, December 31, 2016 at the Memorial Campus of Mission Hospitals. A lifelong resident of Buncombe County, she was formerly employed with MAHEC as an Administrative Assistant and was actively involved for many years with the Muscular Dystrophy Association. She was a daughter of the late James Arthur...
Clyde King
Dec 31, 2016
Leicester Ernest Clyde King, 75, passed away Saturday, December 31, 2016 at the John F. Keever, Jr. Solace Center. A lifelong resident of Buncombe County, Mr. King spent most of his life in sales, and was a member of Zion Hill Baptist Church. He was a skilled woodworker, making several pieces of furniture and decorations for family members. His...
Horace Sr. Worley
Dec 31, 2016
Black Mountain Horace Lee Worley, Sr., 75, passed away Saturday, December 31, 2016 at the St. Joseph Campus of Mission Hospitals. A lifelong resident of Buncombe County, Mr. Worley retired from the US Postal Service following 41 years of service. He was a longtime member of Biltmore Baptist Church, and was an Aviation Mechanic in the US Navy during...
Dave Camby
Dec 30, 2016
Hickory William David Dave Camby, Jr, 67, went to be with the Lord on Friday, December 30, 2016 at the Charles George VA Medical Center. A native of Waynesville, NC, he retired in 1989 from the US Air Force where he was stationed in Myrtle Beach, SC. He was a Vietnam War veteran and the son of Betty Young...
Hazel Cameron
Dec 30, 2016
Asheville Hazel "Jackie" Early Cameron left this world to be with Jesus on Friday, December 30, 2016. She blessed us with her gentle spirit, loving heart, and wide smile! As she became dependent upon caregivers in her last years, she was quick to express gratitude to the loving staff of Stone Creek Health and Rehab and Four Seasons Compassion...
Frances O'Shields
Dec 29, 2016
Asheville Frances Henrietta Whitfield OShields, 84, went to be with the Lord on Thursday, December 29, 2016 at the St Joseph Campus of Mission Hospitals. A native and lifelong resident of Buncombe County, she was a lifelong member of Central UMC. Mrs. OShields was a graduate of Lee H. Edwards High School and attended St. Genevieves. She worked as...
Lucy Stranberg
Dec 26, 2016
Candler Lucy Diane Johnson Stranberg, 70, passed away Monday, December 26, 2016 at the Memorial Campus of Mission Hospitals. Lucy was born in Sacremento California, spent her child hood in Galesburg, Illinois, graduating from Galesburg High School and then attending Western Illinois University. She married Tom Stranberg in February, 1967, and began their new life in Elmhurst Illinois. After...
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