Naomi Jean Robinson Riddle
Jan 14, 2014
Naomi Jean Robinson Riddle, 53, passed away Tuesday, January 14, 2014 at St. Joseph Campus. Naomi was the daughter of the late Bowers Edward and Catherine Asia Cassida Robinson. She was also preceded in death by a brother, Bruce Robinson, and a sister, Frances Williams. Surviving are her husband, Ronald Eugene Riddle; children: Natasha Myers, Laythe Riddle, and Asia...
Pauline Hale
Jan 14, 2014
Woodfin Mary Laura Pauline Hale, 86, went to be with her Lord on Tuesday, January 14, 2014 at Emerald Ridge Rehab and Care Center. A lifelong resident of Buncombe County, she made her home for many years with her mother, Maude Hale in Barnardsville and with her sister, Irene Honeycutt in Woodfin. She attended Barnardsville School, was a member...
Carrie Jean Greene
Jan 11, 2014
Carrie Jean Greene, 65, of Candler, passed away Saturday, January 11, 2014 at Pisgah Manor. A native of Burke County, Carrie resided in Buncombe County for the past 34 years. She was a member of Liberty Baptist Church, where she was a member of the Embrace Ladies Group. She was the daughter of the late Paul and Ella Lutz...
Ruth Sams King
Jan 11, 2014
Ruth Sams King, 86, of Leicester, passed away Saturday, January 11, 2014 at her residence. A native of Madison County, she resided in Buncombe County for most of her life. She was the daughter of the late Joseph Clarence and Altha Barnes Sams. She was also preceded in death by her husband, Pelvin Luther King who passed away December...
Sandra Kay Marler
Jan 9, 2014
Sandra Kay Marler, 59, of Leicester, passed away on January 9, 2014 at St. Joseph Campus Mission Hospital. A lifelong resident of Buncombe County she was the daughter of the late Robert Allen and Margaret Viola Prayther Riddle. She was also preceded in death by a brother, Johnny Allen Riddle; and by sisters: Nancy Ball, Judy Pangle, and Barbara...
Robert "Bert" Ellis
Jan 9, 2014
Candler - Robert Delma Ellis, 77, of Candler, passed away Thursday, January 9, 2014 at the Laurels of Green Tree Ridge. A native of Peabody, MA, Mr. Ellis had resided in Buncombe County since 1972. He worked as an engineer in the injection plastics industry, and was a member of West Asheville Baptist Church. Mr. Ellis was the son...
Nancy Rice Bryan
Jan 8, 2014
Nancy Rice Bryan, 75, of Mars Hill, and formerly of Tanglewood Drive, West Asheville, went to be with the Lord on January 8, 2014 at Madison Health and Rehabilitation. A lifelong resident of Buncombe County she was the daughter of the late Ferrell Edward and Carrie Mae Ruble Hall. Nancy was a lifelong member of the Salvation Army. She...
Martha Jean Smith
Jan 6, 2014
Asheville Martha Jean Norton Smith, went to be with Jesus and her loved ones in Heaven on January 6, 2014. Born in Madison County on April 12, 1935, her family moved to Asheville in 1948. She was the daughter of the late Grover Carl Norton and Elizabeth Norton Rucker. Jean was a member of Clayton Avenue Free Will Baptist...
Mary Robinson White
Jan 5, 2014
Mary Robinson White, 76, of Asheville, has gone to be with the Lord on Sunday, January 5, 2014. Mrs. White was a wonderful mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother. She always gave everyone her love and support. She was the daughter of the late James Arnold and Elsie Flowers Robinson. She was also preceded in death by her husband of 49...
Azalee Fowler Buckner
Jan 5, 2014
Asheville Azalee Fowler Buckner, 94, of 51 Skyview Terrace, went to be with the Lord on Sunday, January 5, 2014 at the John F. Keever, Jr. Solace Center. A lifelong resident of Buncombe County, she was a member of First Church of the Nazarene. Mrs. Buckner was the daughter of the late Fred Fowler and Martha Ellona Ball Fowler...
Grason Parton
Jan 3, 2014
Candler Grason Roby Parton, 95, passed away on Friday, January 3, 2014 at the John F. Keever, Jr. Solace Center after a brief illness. Born in Bryson City, October 22, 1918, he was one of 14 children born to the late Manuel and Sarah Freeman Parton. In 1945, he and his first wife moved to Asheville where he obtained...
Kathy Roberts
Jan 2, 2014
Leicester - Kathleen Sue Kathy Roberts, 64, of Leicester, passed away Thursday, January 2, 2014 at the John F. Keever, Jr. Hospice Solace Center. Mrs. Roberts was the wife of James Roberts and a loving mother and grandmother. Kathy loved her animals, her home, and to curl up with a good book or a stitch in hand. A memorial...
Brenda Owenby
Dec 31, 2013
Fairview - Brenda Joy Sales Owenby, 72, of Fairview, passed away Tuesday, December 31, 2013, at the St. Joseph Campus of Mission Hospitals. A lifelong resident of Buncombe County, Mrs. Owenby was a member of East Flat Rock Freewill Baptist Church. She was the daughter of the late Hubert Allen and Addie Moore Sales, and was preceded in death...
Thomas Us Army Retired Queen
Dec 30, 2013
Asheville CSM Thomas Wesley Queen, US Army Retired, 81, of 12 Lynwood Circle, passed away Monday, December 30, 2013 at the St. Joseph Campus of Mission Hospitals. A native of Dillsboro, he had resided in Buncombe County for most of his life. He retired in 1991 from Southern Railway following 42 years of service, was a Boy Scout Leader,...
Gladys Cogdill
Dec 30, 2013
Asheville - Gladys Marie Cogdill, 83, passed away Monday, December 30, 2013 at the Stone Creek Health and Rehabilitation Center after a period of declining health. A lifelong resident of Buncombe County, Gladys was the second to youngest daughter of John Fate and Lear Elizabeth Sams Cogdill. She worked for many years at Mills Manufacturing before deciding to stay...
Rev. Dr. Raymond Williams
Dec 29, 2013
Asheville Rev. Dr. Raymond Nelson Williams, 64, of Emerald Ridge Rehabilitation & Care Center, went to be with the Lord on Sunday, December 29, 2013. A native and resident of Buncombe County most of his life, he was an ordained Baptist Minister and a member of Emma Baptist Church. Rev. Williams was a son of the late Dennis Arthur...
John Robert Patton Sr.
Dec 29, 2013
John Robert Patton, Sr., 80, of Asheville, died Sunday December 29, 2013 at the Charles George VA Medical Center. A life long resident of Buncombe County. He was the son of the late James Elmer and Ruth Jones Patton. He was also preceded in death by his wife Nancy Irene Patton who died December 26, 2001, and a brother,...
Myrtle Pinner
Dec 25, 2013
Asheville Myrtle A. Pinner, 88, passed away after a long illness on Wednesday, December 25, 2013. A native of Madison County, Myrtle has lived and worked in Asheville for many years. A former member of Wesleyan Methodist Church and former owner of Knollman-Pinner Florist, Myrtle possessed a contagious smile and a wonderful sense of humor. She was well loved...
Bruce Ray
Dec 21, 2013
Swannanoa Robert Bruce Ray, 92, passed away Saturday, December 21, 2013 at the Asheville Health Care Center. A native of Yancey County and resident of Buncombe County most of his life, he retired from Beacon Manufacturing Co. and was a member of Grassy Branch Baptist Church. Mr. Ray was the son of the late John Bynum Ray and Lou...
Barbara Ellen Baker
Dec 18, 2013
Barbara Ellen Baker, 76, of Leicester, passed away Wednesday, December 18, 2013 at her residence. A lifelong resident of Buncombe County, Barbara was a lifelong member of Corinth Baptist Church. She was the daughter of the late Ruth Leon Spivey. She was also preceded in death by her husband Virgil H. Baker. Surviving are children: Elsie Mae Baker, Jeanie...
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