Obituary Listing

Charles  Jr. Rollins

Charles Jr. Rollins

Nov 28, 2016

Charles Edward Rollins, Jr., affectionately known as Cowboy, 73, went to be with his Lord on Monday, November 28, 2016 at his residence. Born in Johnson City, TN, he had resided in Buncombe County for most of his life. He was employed with R&L Paving Company following 38 years of service, was a member of VFW Post #891, was...

William Ernest "Frank" Parker

William Ernest "Frank" Parker

Nov 27, 2016

William Ernest Parker, 88, passed away Sunday, November 27, 2016 at his residence. A native of Yancey County he resided in Buncombe County most of his life. He was the son of the late William Linzey Parker and Sally Mae Metcalf Parker. He was also preceded in death by his wife, Betty Clark Parker; son, Johnny Parker; 3 sisters,...

James David "Jim" Rogers

James David "Jim" Rogers

Nov 25, 2016

Asheville James David Jim Rogers, 69, of 5 Ballantree Drive, passed away Friday, November 25, 2016 at the John F. Keever, Jr. Solace Center. A lifelong resident of Buncombe County, he retired as an Inside Sales Representative with a Electrical Supply Company and was a Vietnam Veteran having served in the US Air Force. Mr. Rogers was the son...

Hoyt B. Shook

Hoyt B. Shook

Nov 22, 2016

Candler Hoyt Braxton Shook, 80, of 120 Young Drive, went to be with his Lord on Tuesday, November 22, 2016 at the Memorial Campus of Mission Hospitals. A lifelong resident of Buncombe County, he retired in 1993 following 37 years of service as a Lab Analyst with BASF, was a member of Good News Baptist Church and was a...

Wilma Taylor

Wilma Taylor

Nov 22, 2016

Asheville Wilma Lois Haney Taylor, 88, of 795 New Leicester Hwy, passed away Tuesday, November 22, 2016 at her home. A native and resident most of her life of Buncombe County, she was formerly employed at Square D and was a member of New Liberty Baptist Church. Mrs. Taylor was the daughter of the late Charlie Everette Haney and...

Vergie Sams

Vergie Sams

Nov 20, 2016

Leicester Vergie Lodusky Sams, 92, of Leicester, went home to be with the Lord Sunday, November 20, 2016 surrounded by her family. She was a hard working, faithful prayer warrior, loving mother, and grandmother. Mrs. Sams was the daughter of the late Cordelia Sharpe. She was also preceded in death by her loving husband of 69 years, Riley R....

Jesse S. Calloway,  Jr.

Jesse S. Calloway, Jr.

Nov 20, 2016

Asheville Jesse Sylvester Calloway, Jr., 95, passed away Sunday, November 20, 2016 at the NC State Veterans Home in Black Mountain. A native of Buncombe County and full time resident since 1984 when he retired following 21 years of service with Robbins Air Force Base in Warner Robbins, GA. During his career, he served as Project Engineer on Aircraft...

Celeste Wilson

Celeste Wilson

Nov 18, 2016

Marshall Celeste Lucille Allman Wilson, 97, of 1144 Upper White Oak Road, went to be with the Lord on Friday, November 18, 2016 at the Memorial Campus of Mission Hospitals. A native and resident most of her life of Buncombe County, she had worked with the State Department in Washington, DC for many years, taught piano, was a homemaker...

Alfred Holcombe

Alfred Holcombe

Nov 16, 2016

Asheville Alfred Holcombe, 89, of 15 Talmadge Street, went to be with his Lord on Wednesday, November 16, 2016 at the Charles George VA Medical Center. A native of Yancey County, he had resided in Buncombe County since 1958. He was a retired Pipe Fitter and was a WWII US Army veteran. He was a son of the late...

Ada Meadows

Ada Meadows

Nov 16, 2016

Marshall Ada Meadows, 87, went to be with the Lord on Wednesday, November 16, 2016 at the Brian Center of Weaverville. She was a lifelong resident of Buncombe County, a homemaker, and was a member of Union Baptist Church. Miss Meadows was a daughter of the late Edd Levi and Emmagene Teague Meadows and was also preceded in death...

Fred Henry Arrington

Fred Henry Arrington

Nov 15, 2016

Fred Henry Arrington, 86, went to be with the Lord on Tuesday, November 15, 2016 at the WNC Baptist Home. A native and lifelong resident of Buncombe County, he was a son of the late Ernest and Ethel Collins Arrington. He was also preceded in death by 11 sisters and 2 brothers. He attended Mount Pisgah Baptist Church until...

Lura Freeman

Lura Freeman

Nov 4, 2016

Weaverville - Lura Elizabeth White Freeman, 86, passed away Friday, November 4, 2016 at Elderberry Health Care Center. A lifelong resident of Buncombe County, Mrs. Freeman retired as a nurse from Mission Hospitals following over 25 years of service. She was a member of Woodland Hills Baptist Church. Mrs. Freeman was the daughter of the late Edwin James and...

Charles G. Bradley

Charles G. Bradley

Nov 2, 2016

Woodfin Charles Grady Bradley, 89, of 90 West Skyland Circle, went to be with the Lord on Wednesday, November 2, 2016 at his residence. Mr. Bradley was born in Catawba County and resided in Buncombe County most of his life. He retired as Owner & Operator of Bradley Auto Sales and was formerly employed at the Farmers Federation and...

Ken & Mary Helen Buckner

Ken & Mary Helen Buckner

Oct 31, 2016

Asheville George Kenneth Ken Buckner, Sr. and Mary Helen Rhymer Buckner, both 85, of 63 Rash Road, went home together to be with the Lord. They were married January 26, 1962. Mr. Buckner, who died on Sunday, October 30, 2016, was a lifelong resident of Buncombe County and was formerly employed with PYAPierce, Young & Angel for 40 years...

Calvin C. Marlor,  Sr.

Calvin C. Marlor, Sr.

Oct 30, 2016

Boiling Springs, SC Calvin C. Marlor, Sr, 89, went to be with his Lord on Sunday, October 30, 2016 at his home. A native of Marshall, NC, he moved to Asheville on August 21, 1962 where he resided until moving to SC in October 2010. He retired in 1990 from Beacon Mfg Co after 14 years of service, was...

Brenda Cothran "Joy" Penland

Brenda Cothran "Joy" Penland

Oct 29, 2016

Brenda Joy Cothran Penland, 76, passed away on Saturday, October 29, 2016 at the John F. Keever, Jr. Solace Center. A native and lifelong resident of Buncombe County, she was the daughter of the late Howard Heywood Cothran and Eleanor Eloise Davis Cothran. Surviving are her husband of 60 years, Larry W. Penland of the home, 3 children, a...

Wilda Ballew Frisbee

Wilda Ballew Frisbee

Oct 29, 2016

Wilda Ballew Frisbee, 75, passed away on Saturday, October 29, 2016 at the Emerald Ridge Rehabilitation and Care Center. A native of Madison County she resided in Buncombe County most of her life. She was the daughter of the late Jess and Bertha Roberts Ballew. She was also preceded in death by her son, Morris Dale Frisbee; 2 brothers,...

Ernest Davis

Ernest Davis

Oct 26, 2016

Ernest Davis, 96, passed away on Wednesday, October 26, 2016. A native of Madison County he resided in Buncombe County most of his life, he was the son of the late John William and Linda Ramsey Davis. He was also preceded in death by 5 brothers and 7 sisters. Mr. Davis was a Veteran of the US Army and...

Robert Daniel Todd

Robert Daniel Todd

Oct 25, 2016

Robert Daniel Todd, 87, went home to be with the Lord on Tuesday, October 25, 2016 at the John F. Keever, Jr. Solace Center. A native and lifelong resident Buncombe County, he was the son of the late M.L. and Bonnie Todd. He was also preceded in death by his wife Cornelia H. Todd; and sisters: Margie Anderson, Jean...

Fred English

Fred English

Oct 22, 2016

Asheville Fred Jarvis English, 83, went to be with the Lord on Saturday, October 22, 2016 at the Memorial Campus of Mission Hospitals. He was a native and resident most of his life of Buncombe County. He retired following 20 years from the US Army as a Military Police, having served in the Korean and Vietnam War and was...