Joanne Hensley Fisher
Jul 30, 2013
JoAnne Hensley Fisher, 68, a native and lifelong resident of Buncombe County passed away on July 30th. She was born on January 24, 1945 to Jessie Mae Swann Hensley of Asheville and the late William Lonnie Hensley. In addition to her father she was preceded in death by her husband, Reeves ONeal Fisher who passed away October 2, 2002....
Joseph Doyle Melton
Jul 27, 2013
Joseph Doyle Melton, 79, of Old Starnes Cove Road, passed away unexpectedly Saturday, July 27, 2013 at Mission Hospital surrounded by his family. He was a lifelong resident of Buncombe County and a son of the late Bascombe M. and Maude Ingle Melton. He was also preceded in death by his wife of 59 years, Annette Creasman Melton, who...
David Jr. Trammel
Jul 26, 2013
Asheville - David Lee Trammel Jr passed away Friday July 26, 2013. Born in Asheville, NC on April 26, 1972, David was a life-long resident of Buncombe County. He is survived by his wife Shawana, and his children, Christopher, DJ, Haley, Damian, Aidan, Xandyr. Daivd is also survived by his mother Clara Collins, grandmother Bonnie Collins and sister Susan...
Betty Ann Marks Williams
Jul 26, 2013
Betty Ann Marks Williams, 83, went to be with her Lord Jesus on July 26, 2013. Betty was at home surrounded by her family in Asheville. She was born on October 27, 1929 in Rutherford County, NC, to the late Michael Pinkney Marks and Hathleen Baber Marks. Betty was preceded in death by her dear husband of almost 59...
Lois Bradley
Jul 25, 2013
Asheville Lois Beatrice Hooker Bradley, 80, of 90 W. Skyland Circle, went to be with the Lord on Thursday, July 25, 2013 at her home. A lifelong resident of Buncombe County, she was formerly employed with Square D Corp for 5 years and was a member of Elk Mountain Baptist Church where she sang in the choir for many...
Carroll Cordell
Jul 25, 2013
West Asheville - Carroll Denton Cordell, 91, a native of Western North Carolina and a long-term resident of West Asheville, made his journey to Heaven on July 25th. Most recently a resident of Aston Park Health Care Center for over 7 years, he quickly and quietly slipped away after a short period of declining health. In life, Carroll was...
Martha Jane Vardiman
Jul 21, 2013
Asheville Martha Jane Elkins Vardiman, 64, of 20 Udell Ct, went to be with her Lord on Sunday, July 21, 2013 at the John F. Keever, Jr. Solace Center. A native and lifelong resident of Buncombe County, she was formerly employed with McDonalds - Biltmore location and was a member of Riverside Baptist Church. Mrs. Vardiman was a daughter...
Nancy Louise Mcelreath
Jul 18, 2013
Nancy Louise McElreath, 66, passed away Thursday, July 18, 2013, in Anderson, SC. Nancy was the daughter of the late Louis and Josie Craig McKinney. She was also preceded in death by one brother, Don, and one granddaughter, Jody Surrett. Nancy is survived by her husband, Garheart Lee Ream; two daughters, Alisa {Benjamin} Jaramillo of Arden and Teresa Surrett...
Mildred "Susie" Wright
Jul 17, 2013
Asheville Mildred Susie Sales Wright, 92, passed away Wednesday, July 17, 2013. Mrs. Wright was life long resident of Buncombe County and a daughter of the late Rev. Gary Melvin Sales, Sr. and Hester Etta Earwood Sales. She was also preceded in death by her husband, Pat Wright who died April 8, 2003; two sisters, Evelyn Keever, and Irene...
Mary Anne Bragg
Jul 16, 2013
Asheville Mary Anne Grebe Bragg, 84, passed away Tuesday, July 16, 2013 at the John F. Keever, Jr. Solace Center. Mrs. Bragg was a native of Baltimore, MD and a daughter of the late Charles Henry and Elizabeth Anne Jones Grebe. She was also preceded in death by her husband, Gunnery Sgt Lamar H. Tex Bragg, Jr., Ret. who...
Pansy Y. Wilson
Jul 16, 2013
West Asheville Pansy Young Wilson, 92, of 34 Tahkieostie Trail, passed away Tuesday, July 16, 2013 following a period of declining health. A lifelong resident of Buncombe County, she retired from Kellwood Mfg and then from Biltmore Forest Country Club. After retirement, as a loving grandmother and great grandmother, she spent many hours with her grandchildren. Mrs. Wilson was...
Betty L. Bagwell
Jul 13, 2013
Asheville Betty Louise Lunsford Bagwell, 84, went to be with the Lord on Saturday, July 13, 2013 at Aston Park Health Care Center. Mrs. Bagwell was a native and resident most of life of Buncombe County and was of the Baptist faith. She was a daughter of the late William Harrison Lunsford and Hilda Mae Blackwell Lunsford and wife...
Rick Rodgers
Jul 12, 2013
Asheville - Richard Allen Rick Rodgers, 24, passed away Friday, July 12, 2013 at his residence. A native of Elizabeth City, NC, Rick had resided in Buncombe County for most of his life. He served proudly in the US Army. He was the son of Vicky Hollifield Rodgers, and the late David Allen Rodgers. Surviving in addition to his...
Ann Goss
Jul 10, 2013
Asheville - Edith Ann McElrath Goss, 76, of Asheville, passed away Wednesday, July 10, 2013 at the Laurels of Green Tree Ridge. A lifelong resident of Buncombe County, Mrs. Goss was a resident of Asheville Terrace Apartments, where she lovingly served as librarian. She, along with her late husband Jim, co-owned and operated Quality Upholstery for many years. She...
Mack Bowman
Jul 9, 2013
Alexander Frank McDowell Mack Bowman, 86, of Jenkins Valley Road, went to be with the Lord on Tuesday, July 9, 2013 at his home. A native of Henderson County, he had resided in Buncombe County since August 1960. He was a graduate of Hendersonville High School, went to Blue Ridge School for Boys where he later was a Teacher...
George Bowman
Jul 9, 2013
Weaverville George Thomas Bowman, 66, of 12 Rice Cove Road, went to be with Jesus on Tuesday, July 9, 2013 at the John F. Keever, Jr. Solace Center. George grew up a humble country boy living on a farm in Cookeville, TN. He began working and helping to provide for his family at age 12. He has been a...
Bill Dockery
Jul 7, 2013
Asheville William Harvey Dockery, Sr., 78, of Old County Home Road, went to be with his Lord on Sunday, July 7, 2013 at the Memorial Campus of Mission Hospitals. A native of Madison County, he had resided in Buncombe County most of his life and was a member of Erwin Hills Baptist Church. He was formerly an Insurance Representative...
Marie Wilson
Jul 6, 2013
Swannanoa - Elizabeth Marie Higgins Wilson, 76, of Swannanoa, passed away Saturday, July 6, 2013 at the John F. Keever, Jr. Solace Center. A lifelong resident of Buncombe County, Ms. Wilson retired following over 26 years of service with Bussman. Her purpose and love of life was taking care of her family and friends. She enjoyed her flowers, and...
Charles Metcalf
Jul 3, 2013
Candler Charles Cleveland Shorty Metcalf, age 82, went home to be with the Lord on Wednesday, July 3, 2013 after an extended illness. He was born in Asheville but grew up in Madison County and was the son of the late Tildon Jerome and Ora Lee Ball Metcalf. He was also preceded in death by his brothers, Jeffery, William,...
Melba Wilson
Jul 2, 2013
Matthews, NC - Melba Thompson Wilson, age 83, a longtime resident of Asheville, NC died at Carrington Place in Matthews, NC on July 2, 2013 after a lengthy illness. She was born in Robeson County, NC, on March 17, 1930 to the late Isabel Eudora Stone Thompson and Odis Thompson. She is predeceased by her stepmother, Nora Lamb Thompson,...
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