Ruth Masters
Feb 1, 2015
Asheville Ruth Cochran Masters, 88, born in Bryson City on April 29, 1926, went to be with the Lord on Sunday, February 1, 2015 at her home, surrounded by her family. She was the last charter member of Sand Hill Baptist Church, and was the daughter of the late Joe and Florence Cochran and was also preceded in death...
James Arthur Henderson
Feb 1, 2015
James Arthur Henderson, 87, went to be with the Lord Sunday, February 1, 2015 at the Charles George VA Medical Center. A native of Madison County, he had resided in Buncombe County for the past 62 years. He was a U.S. Navy Veteran having served in WWII. Mr. Henderson was a son of the late Columbus and Nora Rocket...
Georgia I. Miller
Jan 30, 2015
Asheville Georgia Irene Craig Miller, 68, of Asheville, passed away Friday, January 30, 2015 at Duke University Hospital. A native and lifelong resident of Buncombe County, Ms. Miller was a member of Riverside Baptist Church, where she served as Church Secretary for many years, and was active in both the Church Food Pantry Program and the Daycare program. Through...
Norman E. Surrett
Jan 30, 2015
Asheville Norman Edward Surrett, 89, of 8 East Lookout Road, passed away on Friday, January 30, 2015 at the NC State Veterans Home. A lifelong resident of Buncombe County, he retired as Supervisor in the Accounting Dept at the Asheville VA Medical Center following 34 years of service. He also worked part time with Ryder Truck Lines and Pilot...
Lla Leet Hudson
Jan 30, 2015
Mary Lla Leet Lance Hudson, 76, went to be with the Lord on Friday, January 30, 2015 at the John F. Keever, Jr. Solace Center. A lifelong resident of Buncombe County, she was the daughter of the late Alexander Dobie Perkins Lance, and Edythe Viola Merrell Lance. She was also preceded in death by her sister, Wahynell Bordeaux; brother,...
Betty Sue Bramer
Jan 28, 2015
Asheville Betty Sue McClure Bramer, 85, of Asheville, passed away Wednesday, January 28, 2015 at the Mountain Home Health and Rehabilitation Center. A native of Haywood County, Ms. Bramer had resided in Buncombe County for over 50 years. She retired as an Accounting Technician with the US Government following 32 years of service, and was a member of Grace...
Ruth Henderson Ricker
Jan 24, 2015
West Asheville Ruth Elizabeth Henderson Ricker, 94, of 9 Harvard Place, died peacefully on Saturday, January 24, 2015 at the John F. Keever, Jr. Solace Center. Mrs. Ricker was a native and lifelong resident of Buncombe County, and a direct descendant of Joseph Marion Rice who settled in Buncombe County in 1782. She was the daughter of the late...
John Neal Gilbert
Jan 23, 2015
John Neal Gilbert, 51, passed away on Friday, January 23, 2015 at his residence. A native and lifelong resident of Buncombe County, He was a son of Tony LeVoughn Gilbert, and his wife Ellen Louise Gilbert and the late Peggy Robinson Gilbert. A strong soul, John lived his life with energy, full of hope and passion for his family,...
Aleine Bruggemann
Jan 22, 2015
Asheville Aleine Dixon Royal Bruggemann, 88, went to be with the Lord on Wednesday, January 22, 2015 at Fleshers Fairview Health Care Center. A native of Sampson County, NC, she had resided in Buncombe County most of her life. She was formerly employed as a Waitress at Tingles Restaurant and was a member of Oakley Baptist Church since 1969....
Betty Ann Lister
Jan 21, 2015
Asheville Betty Ann King Lister, 86, went to be with her Lord on Wednesday, January 21, 2015 at the Stonecreek Health & Rehab Center. A lifelong resident of Buncombe County, she was formerly employed with Brooks-Howell Nursing Home and the Grove Park Inn. She attended First Church of the Nazarene and Cornerstone Baptist Church. Mrs. Lister was a daughter...
Eva Jane Arrington Mcclure
Jan 20, 2015
Eva Jane Arrington McClure, 90, of Asheville, went to be with the Lord on Tuesday, January 20, 2015 at the Western North Carolina Baptist Home. Eva was a daughter of the late Bryson Columbus Arrington and Okra Wallen Arrington. She was also preceded in death by her husband, Marvin Ellis McClure who passed away February 23, 2000; an infant...
Howard Roberts
Jan 20, 2015
Howard Roberts, 72, went to be with the Lord on Tuesday, January 20, 2015 at Emerald Ridge Rehabilitation and Care Center. A native of Madison County, Howard resided in Buncombe County most of his life. He was a son of the late Johnny and Susie Roberts. He was also preceded in death by his sister, Lee; brothers: Lloyd, Coy,...
Mary Lou Gentry
Jan 20, 2015
Asheville - Mary Lou Benfield Gentry, 88, went home to be with the Angels on Tuesday, January 20, 2015. A native of Buncombe County, Mrs. Gentry was the daughter of the late Eldridge H. and Stella L. Vardeman Benfield. She was also preceded in death by her husband of 65 years, Claude W. Gentry. She is survived by her...
Josephine W. Cassada
Jan 19, 2015
Leicester Josephine Worley Cassada, 91, passed away peacefully on Monday, January 19, 2015. She was born on April 2, 1923. She was preceded in death by her husband, Willard W. Cassada. She is survived by three sons, Doug, Rex and David Cassada of Leicester; four daughters, Linda Swain of Canton, Glenda Holland and Diane Powlas of Hendersonville and Shelia...
Harry Rice
Jan 17, 2015
Asheville Harry Lee Rice, 73, of Asheville, passed away Saturday, January 17, 2015 at the John F. Keever, Jr. Solace Center. A native and resident of Buncombe County for most of his life, Mr. Rice was a 1959 graduate of Clyde A. Erwin High School, and received his B.S. degree from N.C. State University. He retired in 2007 from...
Millicent Braden
Jan 16, 2015
Black Mountain Millicent Bristow Braden, 92, of 5 Llama Vista Court, passed away recently after a short illness at the John F. Keever, Jr. Solace Center. Proudly born on December 26, 1922 in Ivor, VA, she worked as a dental assistant in her early life, and later as a Relocation Specialist for the Miami-Dade County Transit Authority. During retirement,...
Trish Smathers
Jan 16, 2015
Candler Patricia Ann Trish Smathers, 39, went to be with her Lord on Friday, January 16, 2015. She was a daughter of Jack Edward Smathers and the late Marie Ann Jones Smathers. Surviving in addition to her father is her partner, Nikki Messer; sister, Jackie Smathers; brother, Tim Smathers; two nephews and two nieces. Memorial services will be held...
Pauline Lautier
Jan 12, 2015
Waynesville Pauline Haynes Lautier, 91, of Waynesville, passed away Monday, January 12, 2015. A native of Polk County, Mrs. Lautier resided for a time in Lafayette, LA, where she was a member of Asbury United Methodist Church. She received her B.A. in English from UNC-Chapel Hill, and was very active in the Chevron Wives Club, the Bud Watchers Garden...
Valerie "Mimi" Kuykendall
Jan 11, 2015
West Asheville Valerie Ganano Mimi Netherton Kuykendall, 91, of West Asheville, passed away Sunday, January 11, 2015. A lifelong resident of Buncombe County, Mrs. Kuykendall was a graduate of West Buncombe School, and was a 1974 graduate of Mars Hill University with a BA in Elementary Education and Library Sciences. She retired in 1988 as a teacher with the...
Gene Marrow
Jan 11, 2015
Leicester Eugene Coleman Gene Marrow, 71, of 24 Marrow Lane, went to be with the Lord on Sunday, January 11, 2015 at the Universal Health Care. A native of Madison County, he had resided in Buncombe County since 1979 and along with his wife, was former Owner & Operator of Leicester General Store. In the early 60s, Mr. Marrow...
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