Obituary Listing

Bob Travaglini

Bob Travaglini

Feb 13, 2013

Asheville - Robert Edward Bob Travaglini, 77, of 71 Hornot Circle, died Wednesday, February 13, 2013 at Emerald Ridge following a courageous battle with Alzheimers disease. Bob was a native of Hopedale, MA and had moved to Asheville in 1965. He was a Korean War Veteran having served in the US Air Force, was a graduate of Asheville-Buncombe Technical...

Jerry Ramsey

Jerry Ramsey

Feb 12, 2013

Candler - Jerry Gene Ramsey, 69, passed away Tuesday, February 12, 2013 at Asheville Nursing and Healthcare Center. A native of Madison County, Mr. Ramsey had resided in Buncombe County for most of his life. He worked as a professional painter, and was an avid fisher and CB radio operator. Mr. Ramsey was the son of the late Pete...

Anna Young

Anna Young

Feb 12, 2013

Asheville Anna Lee Roberts Young, 81, of 51 State Street, went to be with her Lord on Tuesday, February 12, 2013 at the home of her nephew. A lifelong resident of Buncombe County, she was a member of Newfound Baptist Church. Mrs. Young was a daughter of the late Walton Willie Roberts and Rena Melinda Roberts and the wife...

Raye Jarrett

Raye Jarrett

Feb 10, 2013

Alexander - Raye Lee Jarrett, 69, of Alexander, peacefully departed after a courageous battle with cancer on February 10th at his home. Preceded in death by his parents Raymond E. and Adelle Karns Jarrett, of Bushnell,Florida and also his sister Dawn Carson. He is survived by his wife of 45 years, Deborah Leigh Collins Jarrett, his children Jason Lee...

Virginia Parham

Virginia Parham

Feb 8, 2013

Leicester Virginia Lee Brown Parham, 91, of 89 Tipton Hill Road, went to be with her Lord on Friday, February 8, 2013 at Emerald Ridge Nursing Home. A lifelong resident of Buncombe County, she was formerly employed with Three Mountaineers and was a member of Cedar Hill Baptist Church where a member of the Ladies Sunday School Class. Mrs....

Glenda Cole

Glenda Cole

Feb 8, 2013

Alexander Glenda Jean Franklin Cole, 47, of 670 Curtis Parker Road, went to be with her Lord on Friday, February 8, 2013 at the Memorial Campus of Mission Hospitals. A lifelong resident of Buncombe County, she was a member of Cedar Hill Baptist Church. Glenda was a daughter of Shirley Sluder Franklin of Alexander and the late Jake Franklin....

Robert M. Lewis

Robert M. Lewis

Feb 7, 2013

Candler - Robert Moore Lewis passed away on February 7, 2013 at Hospice of the Piedmont in Charlottesville, VA. Mr. Lewis was born on August 12, 1922 in Lexington, Kentucky to Joseph A. Lewis and Blanche A. Worley Lewis. His wife, Billie Marie Peters Lewis, was the love of his life for over 66 years and she survives him....

Steve Austin

Steve Austin

Feb 6, 2013

Hendersonville - Larry Stephen Steve Austin, 65, passed away Wednesday, February 6, 2013 at the Charles George VA Medical Center. A native of Buncombe County, Mr. Austin retired from the US Army following 20 years of service, serving in both Vietnam and Germany and was a fan of classic cars. He was the son of the late Pascal and...

Lona A. Edwards

Lona A. Edwards

Feb 3, 2013

Asheville Lona Kathleen Austin Edwards, 93, of 52 Onteora Blvd, passed away Sunday, February 3, 2013 at the John F. Keever, Jr. Solace Center. A native of Yancey County, she had resided in Buncombe County for the past 69 years. She retired in the 1980s from Brooks Howell Nursing Home and was of the Freewill Baptist faith. Mrs. Edwards...

Ann Henderson

Ann Henderson

Feb 3, 2013

Arden - Ann Coward Henderson, a very unique lady enjoyed life to the fullest until the day she died, February 3, 2013. She took much pleasure in traveling, especially going on cruises, dancing, and taking care of her horse Dreamer and her beloved Yorkie Bella. She brought much joy to her mother, Bonnie Rhinehart Coward and was her deceased...

Floyd Gaddy

Floyd Gaddy

Feb 1, 2013

Asheville Floyd Weldon Gaddy, 93, of 294 Westwood Place passed away Friday, February 1, 2013. Mr. Gaddy was a lifelong resident of Buncombe County. He served in the Three Cs for two years prior to entering the US Army during World War II. Mr. Gaddy retired in 1989 from Westburne Supply Co. following 10 years of service. Mr. Gaddy...

Karen J. Brown

Karen J. Brown

Jan 30, 2013

Weaverville Karen Elizabeth Jackson Brown, 58, of 76 Plum Road passed away Wednesday, January 30, 2013 at the John F. Keever, Jr. Solace Center. A native of Washington, DC, she had resided in Buncombe County most of her life. Mrs. Brown was the daughter of the late Huey and Jessie Belle Driver Jackson. Surviving are her husband, Lewis Michael...

Mildred Lunsford

Mildred Lunsford

Jan 28, 2013

Candler Mildred Corina Lollis Lunsford, 78, of 345 Starnes Cove Road, went to be with her Lord on Monday, January 28, 2013 at Pardee Hospital. A lifelong resident of Buncombe County, she retired in 1992 from Westinghouse, was a member of Bethesda Baptist Church, was an avid gardener and loved to take care of others. Mrs. Lunsford was the...

Dan Knick

Dan Knick

Jan 28, 2013

Candler - Daniel Robert Dan Knick, 68, passed away Monday, January 28, 2013 at the Memorial Campus of Mission Hospitals. A native of Buncombe County, Mr. Knick had worked as a truck driver for a local moving company. He was the son of the late Lyndon and Ruth Zachary Knick. Surviving are his son, Daniel Robert Knick, Jr. and...

Martha B. Lumston

Martha B. Lumston

Jan 23, 2013

Arden Martha Belle Black Lumston, 79, of 808 Park South Blvd, passed away on Wednesday, January 23, 2013 at Park Ridge Health. A native and lifelong resident of Buncombe County, she retired in 1998 from Walmart. Mrs. Lumston was a daughter of the late Hiram Edgar Black and Pandora Burleson Black Smith and was also preceded in death by...

Kirk Truesdale

Kirk Truesdale

Jan 21, 2013

Arden Kirk Lee Truesdale, 51, went to be with his Lord on Monday, January 21, 2013 at the John F. Keever, Jr. Solace Center. A native of Melbourne, FL, he had resided in Kershaw and Lancaster, SC before moving to Buncombe County in 2004. He was an avid, lifelong Washington Redskin fan, loved fishing and was a member of...

Hoy Reece

Hoy Reece

Jan 20, 2013

Candler - Hoy Frank Reece, 83, of Candler, passed away Sunday, January 20, 2013 at the Beystone Health and Rehabilitation Center. A native of Madison County, Mr. Reece had resided in Buncombe County for the past fifty years. He retired from Tyco, and was an avid Bluegrass Music fan. Mr. Reece was the son of the late James Craig...

Gerald Harold Robinson

Gerald Harold Robinson

Jan 17, 2013

Asheville Gerald Harold Robinson, 75, of 16 Dove Tree Lane passed away peacefully at his home on Thursday, January 17, 2013 surrounded by his family. Gerald was a native of Madison County and had resided in Buncombe County most of his life. He attended Clyde A. Erwin High School where he we was in the first graduation class. While...

Sarah Ward

Sarah Ward

Jan 12, 2013

Linda Sarah Clark Ward, 68, passed away Saturday, January 12, 2013 at her residence. A native of Haywood County, she had resided in Buncombe County most of her life. Linda was the daughter of the late James and Margaret Brown Clark. She was also preceded in death by her brother, J.C. Clark and sisters, Eureka McAninch and Kathryn Warren....

Barbara Moore

Barbara Moore

Jan 10, 2013

Asheville Barbara Jean Anderson Moore, 81, of 482 Gorman Bridge Road went to be with her Lord on Thursday, January 10, 2013 at her residence. Mrs. Moore was a lifelong resident of Buncombe County and a daughter of the late Mark and Lottie Anderson. She was formerly employed with Daniels Graphics, Bon Marche and American Enka Corporation. Surviving are...