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...
Brenda Pounders
Dec 25, 2016
Shelby, NC Brenda June Griggs Pounders, 69, passed away on Sunday, December 25, 2016 at the Gordon Hospice House in Statesville. She was a native of Asheville and had resided in Shelby for the past 18 years. She enjoyed traveling across the country with her husband in a truck, visiting the beach, and camping. Mrs. Pounders was a daughter...
Floye "Betty" Marlowe
Dec 24, 2016
Fairview Floye Betty Penley Marlowe, 87, went home to celebrate Christmas with Christ and be reunited with her husband, John Marlowe, in Heaven on Saturday, December 24, 2016 at Fleshers Fairview Healthcare Center. A lifelong resident of Buncombe County, she was a member of Spring Mountain Baptist Church. Mrs. Marlowe was the daughter of the late Floyd Pinkney Penley...
Margie Connelly
Dec 21, 2016
Margie Connelly Asheville Margaret Ann Margie Wilson Connelly, 71, went to be with the Lord on Wednesday, December 21, 2016 at the StoneCreek Health & Rehab Center where she resided. A resident of Candler for most of her life, she was a former Church Musician at Action UMC and St. Lukes Episcopal. She was the daughter of the late...
Roby Dotson
Dec 20, 2016
Swannanoa Roby McAffee Dotson, 80, went to be with his Lord on Tuesday, December 20, 2016 at the John F. Keever, Jr. Solace Center. A native and lifelong resident of Buncombe County, he retired in 1999 following 37 years of service from Bell South Telephone Company. He was a member of Christian Creek Baptist Church and a US Army...
Jennifer Harr
Dec 18, 2016
Arden - Jennifer Lynn Harr, 60, passed away Sunday, December 18, 2016 at Park Ridge Hospital. A lifelong resident of Buncombe County, Ms. Harr worked as a claims associate with Sitel, and was a member of Long Shoals Baptist Church. She was the daughter of the late Gene Rice and the late Martha B. Lumston. Surviving are her daughters:...
Catalina B. Harrington
Dec 18, 2016
Catalina Bernardet Dillon Harrington, 65, passed away Sunday, December 18, 2016 at her residence. A native of Quito, Ecuador she resided in Lutz, FL for 30 years before moving to Candler almost 2 years ago. She was a member of the Seventh Day Adventist Church for the past 30 years, and enjoyed gardening, traveling, and eating pastries from many,...
Douglas Young
Dec 17, 2016
Asheville Douglas Young, 70, passed away on Saturday, December 17, 2016 at his home. A native of Buncombe County, he retired as an Automobile Salesman and was a veteran of the US Air Force during the Vietnam War. Mr. Young was a son of the late Robert Louis Young and Hazel Elizabeth Shope Young. Surviving are his son, Christopher...
Anthony Andrew Roper
Dec 16, 2016
Anthony Andrew Roper, 28, passed away on Friday, December 16, 2016 at the Memorial Campus of Mission Hospitals. A native and lifelong resident of Buncombe County, he is the son of Patricia Ann Call Davis and her fiance John Huffstler, and Jesse Harold Roper, Jr. Anthony was a veteran of the US Army and attended Biltmore Baptist Church. Surviving...
John Hendrix
Dec 14, 2016
Alexander John Varno Hendrix, 58, went to be with his Lord on Wednesday, December 14, 2016 at his home. A native of Buncombe County, he had resided in Madison County since 1969. He was employed with Adams & Old Castle Company for over 38 years as a machine operator. He was a loving husband, father, grandfather and enjoyed farming...
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