
Gioacchino "Jack" Vanerelli Sr.
Sep 5, 2013
Gioacchino Jack Vanerelli, Sr., 85, died Thursday, September 5, 2013. Jack was a U.S. Navy Veteran. He was the son of the late Gioacchino and Elizabeth DiPietro Vanerelli. He was also preceded in death by a brother, Dante Floccher; two sisters, Rosa and Helen; a son Jackie Vanerelli; a daughter, Gail Hales; a granddaughter, Calaine Angelopolous; and a grandson,...
Gene Allen Hollingsworth
Sep 2, 2013
Gene Allen Hollingsworth, 65, went home to be with his Lord on Monday, September 2, 2013. He was the son of the late Charles Eugene and Emma Lois Bishop Hollingsworth. He leaves behind his wife, Betty Jean Hollingsworth; a son, Mike Hollingsworth and his wife Lynn of Swannanoa; a step daughter, Dawn Neuhauser and her husband Ray of Oteen;...
John Overstreet
Sep 1, 2013
Weaverville - John L. Overstreet, 78, died Sunday, September 1, 2013. A native of Sioux City, IA, John had resided in Buncombe County for the past 23 years. He was a veteran of the US Navy, and was a retired Firefighter, EMT, and RN. Graveside services will be held in Iowa at a later date.

Jimmy Swain
Aug 30, 2013
Mills River James Weaver Jimmy Swain, Jr., 57, went home to be with the Lord on Friday, August 30, 2013. He was the son of the late James Weaver Swain, Sr. and Jacqueline Gibbs Swain. He leaves behind his wife, Linda Cassada Swain and two daughters, April Harris and husband Mitch and Kimberly Bailey and husband Marshall; two wonderful...
Trudie Mosby
Aug 29, 2013
Asheville Trudie Fae Mosby, 90, formerly of Lindale, TX, passed away Thursday, August 29, 2013 at the John F. Keever, Jr. Solace Center. A native of Alba, TX, Mrs. Mosby was a much-loved mother and friend, a member of the Hide-A-Way Community Church, and was an avid golfer. She was often referred to as the Butterfly Lady by her...
Magdelene "Jean" Wilson
Aug 28, 2013
Plantation, FL Mary Magdelene (Jean) Wilson, 96, passed away on August 28th in Plantation, Florida at her daughters home, where she had lived for 6 years. She was a long time resident of West Asheville where she resided on Covington Street. She moved to Florida in 1999. Preceding her in death was her husband, William Fred Wilson, Sister Donnie...
Hazel Penland
Aug 28, 2013
Enka - Hazel Cassada Penland, 77, of Enka, stepped into her Heavenly home Wednesday, August 28, 2013 at Silver Bluff Nursing Center. A native of Transylvania County, Ms. Penland had resided in Buncombe County for most of her life. She retired as a Supervisor with Daniels Graphics following 38 years of service, and was a member of Highland Baptist...
Randy "Doc" Wyatt
Aug 25, 2013
Woodfin Randy Neal Doc Wyatt, 52, of 1 Trust Haven, passed away Sunday, August 25, 2013 at the St Joseph Campus of Mission Hospitals. A lifelong resident of Buncombe County, he was a Commercial Painter and was a son of the late William Ralph Wyatt and Ruby Kathleen Odum Wyatt. Doc loved to garden, go fishing with his friends...
Myrtle Marie Morrow
Aug 25, 2013
Marie (Myrtle) Rowell Morrow 83, went home to be with the Lord on August 25, 2013 after a courageous battle with lung cancer. Born in Highlands County FL and moved to Sarasota in 1936, Mrs. Morrow attended Southside School in Sarasota and graduated from Sarasota High in 1949. She also attended Wall Business College and she was a student...
Marjorie Lee Ramsey
Aug 22, 2013
Marjorie Lee Johnson Ramsey, 87, of 139 Jonestown Road, went to be with the Lord on Thursday, August 22, 2013 at Emerald Ridge Rehab & Care Center. A lifelong resident of Buncombe County, she retired in 1985 from Square D Corporation following 24+ years of service, was a member of the Woodfin Senior Club and formerly attended Elk Mountain...
Leroy Presley
Aug 19, 2013
Leroy Presley, 84, of Concord Road, went to be with the Lord on Monday, August 19, 2013 at his residence surrounded by his family. A native of Buncombe he was a member of Trinity Baptist Church of Fairview. He was a loving husband, father, and Pawpaw. Mr. Presley was the son of the late Fate and Edna Ballard Presley....
Virginia Turner
Aug 19, 2013
Asheville Virginia Sparks Turner, 93, of 100 Riceville Road, went to be with the Lord on Monday, August 19, 2013 at The Laurels of Summit Ridge. A native of Flag Pond, TN, she had resided in Buncombe County most of her life. She retired as Director of the Buncombe County Juvenile Detention Center and formerly served as Credit Manager...

Gaston "Jimmy" Pressley, Jr.
Aug 12, 2013
Asheville Gaston Bryan Jimmy Pressley, Jr., 65, of Asheville, passed away Monday, August 12, 2013 at the Madison Health and Rehab Center. A lifelong resident of Buncombe County, Mr. Pressley was the owner/operator of his own painting company, and loved to tinker on cars. He was the son of the late Gaston Bryan Pressley, Sr., and Margaret Augusta Curtis...
Charlene Lee Worley
Aug 9, 2013
Asheville Alice Charlene Lee Worley, 62, of 20 Deleuil Drive, went to be with the Lord on Friday, August 9, 2013 at the John F. Keever, Jr. Solace Center. A lifelong resident of Buncombe County, she was the daughter of the late Charles Vestal Lee and Helen Alice Young Lee. Charlene was a former Office Administrator at Bolick &...
Shane Anders
Aug 9, 2013
Asheville Shane Dale Anders, 43, went to be with his Lord and Saviour on Friday, August 9, 2013. Shane was born on July 16, 1970 in Buncombe County where he lived all his life. He was a member of Sunnyside Missionary Church for 37 years. He graduated in 1988 from Erwin High School and received his Associate Degree in...
Roberta Bowman Greene
Aug 8, 2013
Leicester Roberta Aileen Barnes Bowman Greene, 81, of 80 Big Poplar Grove Road, went to be with the Lord on Thursday, August 8, 2013 at her home. A native of Alexander County, NC, she had resided in Buncombe County most of her life. She retired in 1985 from American Enka Corp/BASF following 20 years of service, was a member...
Bernice Rumbough
Aug 7, 2013
Bernice Edna Anderson Rumbough, 89, of 200 Tunnel Road, went to be with the Lord on Wednesday, August 7, 2013 at the John F. Keever, Jr. Solace Center. A native of Yancey County, she had resided in Buncombe County most of her life. She retired in 1985 from Woolworths Company and was a member of Merrimon Avenue Baptist Church....
Lowell Sellstrom
Aug 4, 2013
Asheville Lowell Wilton Sellstrom, 87, of 629 New Haw Creek Road, went to be with the Lord on Sunday, August 4, 2013 at his home. A native of Chicago, IL, he had resided in Mattoon, IL until 1948 and in Bristol, TN until 1961 and then had resided in Asheville since October 1961. He retired from Singer Kearfott Company...

Wilma Penley
Aug 2, 2013
Leicester Wilma Jean Rogers Penley, 72, of Leicester, passed away Friday, August 2, 2013 at her home. A lifelong resident of Buncombe County, Mrs. Penley had worked for Leicester Carpet Sales for 35 wonderful years. She was a member of Newfound Baptist Church, and loved being around people and her wildlife pets. Mrs. Penley was the daughter of Annie...
Betty Day Arrington
Jul 31, 2013
Betty Day Arrington, 88, of Enka went home to be with her Lord and Savior on July 31, 2013. She was born on October 19, 1924 to the late Hiram Bertrand and Ethel Ruby Day. In addition to her parents she was preceded in death by her husband Lawrence H. Arrington who passed away September 19, 1996. She is...
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