Obituary Listing

Rev. James D. Allen

Rev. James D. Allen

Nov 16, 2012

West Asheville Rev. James D. Allen, 79, went to be with the Lord on Friday, November 16, 2012 at Emerald Ridge. A native of Nashville, TN, Rev. Allen had resided in Asheville since October of 1969. He was an Ordained Minister for 56 years, having served as a Pastor and Missionary to foreign countries, including Haiti, Africa, Jamaica and...

Joe Cervantes

Joe Cervantes

Nov 14, 2012

Asheville Joseph Romero Joe Cervantes, 81, of 83 ODonald Road, went to be with his Lord on Wednesday, November 14, 2012 at his residence. Mr. Cervantes was a native of San Carlos Apache Indian Reservation and had resided in Western North Carolina for the past 20 years. He retired from the U.S. Army where he served in the Special...

Don Ward

Don Ward

Nov 12, 2012

Asheville Donald Victor Don Ward, 82, passed away Monday, November 12, 2012 at the John F. Keever, Jr. Solace Center. A lifelong resident of Buncombe County, he was former Owner & Operator of DV Ward Construction Company. Mr. Ward was a son of the late Carl Victor Ward and Julia Taylor Ward. He was also preceded in death by...

Boneta Stockton

Boneta Stockton

Nov 12, 2012

Goldsboro - Boneta Enloe Stockton, 88, of 2300 Wayne Memorial Drive, passed away peacefully early Monday morning on November 12, 2012 at the Kitty Askins Hospice Center following a courageous battle with cancer. A native of Pensacola, NC, she had resided in Buncombe County most of her life prior to moving to Goldsboro in November of 2006. She retired...

Rufus  Jr. Lipe

Rufus Jr. Lipe

Nov 10, 2012

Rufus Preston Lipe, Jr., 51, passed away unexpectedly. Rufus was a lifelong resident of Buncombe County and was an US Marine veteran. He was a son of Marie Worley Lipe of Raleigh and the late Rufus Lipe, Sr. Surviving are in addition to his mother, are his daughters, Whitney Radcliff and husband, Jason and Katlyn Taylor Lipe, sister, Darlene...

Linda Mcneil

Linda Mcneil

Nov 10, 2012

Asheville Linda Faye Baker McNeil, 65, of Asheville, passed away Saturday, November 10, 2012 at the John F. Keever, Jr. Solace Center. A lifelong resident of Buncombe County, she was employed with Mission Hospitals for 18 years, and was a member of Trinity Baptist Church. She was the daughter of Margaret Cooper Baker of Asheville and the late Dewey...

Chris Hawkins

Chris Hawkins

Nov 9, 2012

CANDLER - James Christopher Chris Hawkins, 50, passed away Friday, November 9, 2012 at the Memorial Campus of Mission Hospitals. A lifelong resident of Buncombe County, Chris retired from the Buncombe County Department of Social Services, and was a member of Macedonia Baptist Church. He was dedicated and very active in supporting the Asheville Elks Lodge Childrens Christmas Shoe...

Virginia Greene

Virginia Greene

Nov 7, 2012

ASHEVILLE - Virginia Ann Sprinkle Greene, 89, formerly of Old Marshall Highway, passed away Wednesday, November 7, 2012 at the home of her daughter. A native of Madison County, Mrs. Greene had resided in Buncombe County for most of her life. She retired as a supervisor from American Enka, and was a member of Light of Life Tabernacle. She...

Virgil Sharpe

Virgil Sharpe

Nov 4, 2012

Candler Virgil Sharpe, 69, went to be with the Lord Sunday, November 4, 2012 with his daughters Lisa Sharpe and Lola OBrien by his side. Also surviving are his former wife, Mona Pinner of Candler and daughter, Laura Turner of Leicester, his brothers Van Sharpe and Vernon Sharp both of Candler, and friend Jack Perry of Candler, and many...

Theresa Ann Fulvi

Theresa Ann Fulvi

Nov 4, 2012

LEICESTER - Theresa Ann Fulvi, loving wife, mother, sister, friend and partner, of Leicester, originally of Altoona, PA, passed away Sunday, November 4, 2012. She is survived by her husband James; son Richard; daughter Dawn; sister, Ellen; brothers: Bobbie, Mark and Phil; grandchildren: Tandie, Leslie, Bailie, Skylah Jade and Lillianna; and great grandson Carter. There will be no local...

Jessica Maynard

Jessica Maynard

Nov 2, 2012

Asheville Jessica Elaine Maynard, 23, of 130 Candler Knob Road went to be with her Lord on Friday, November 2, 2012. A lifelong resident of Buncombe County, Jessica was formerly employed with the Rescue Mission Thrift Store, attended Riverside Baptist Church and had attended Enka High School. She was a daughter of Vanessa Jane Elkins Simmons and her husband,...

Vestia Woods

Vestia Woods

Nov 1, 2012

ASHEVILLE - Vestia Katherine Gentry Woods, 92, formerly of Candler, passed away Thursday, November 1, 2012 at the Emerald Ridge Health and Rehabilitation Center. A native of Jackson County, Mrs. Woods retired as a Lead Operator at American Enka. She was the daughter of the late Daniel Mark and Nellie Rosetta Gentry, and was also preceded in death by...

Herman Stone

Herman Stone

Oct 30, 2012

Hendersonville Herman George Stone, Sr., 86, of 162 Piney Ridge Drive, went to be with his Lord on Tuesday, October 30, 2012 at the John F. Keever, Jr. Solace Center. A native of Danville, Virginia, Mr. Stone had resided in Henderson County for most of his life. He retired in December 1981 as a Quality Control Assurance Representative for...

Clyde Messer

Clyde Messer

Oct 24, 2012

Candler William Clyde Messer, 78, went home to be with his Lord on Wednesday, October 24, 2012 at the Memorial Campus of Mission Hospitals. A lifelong resident of Buncombe County, he retired in 1989 following 35 years of service as Owner and Operator of Clydes Heating & Cooling. Mr. Messer was a member of Liberty Baptist Church, was an...

Gerald Sluder

Gerald Sluder

Oct 20, 2012

Leicester Gerald Henry Sluder, 77, of 1579 Bear Creek Road passed away Saturday, October 20, 2012 at the John F. Keever, Jr. Solace Center. A lifelong resident of Buncombe County, he retired in 1997 from BASF after 35 years of service where he served as a Fork Truck Operator. Mr. Sluder was the son of the late Mark and...

Edythe "Edie" Earwood

Edythe "Edie" Earwood

Oct 19, 2012

Asheville Edythe Louise Jennings Earwood, 82, died Friday October 19, 2012 in Asheville. A native of Carroll County, Virginia, she had resided in Buncombe County since 1958, retired from nursing services at St. Josephs Hospital and previously worked at Highland Hospital. She was a member of Abernethy United Methodist Church. She was an avid gardener and will be remembered...

Julia Rhymer Payne

Julia Rhymer Payne

Oct 19, 2012

Asheville Julia Rhymer Payne, 88, went to be with her Lord on Friday, October 19, 2012 at the John F. Keever, Jr. Solace Center. Mrs. Payne was a lifelong resident of Buncombe County and a member of Cornerstone Alliance Church. She was a daughter of the late Carl Lee and Dora Turbyfill Rhymer and was married June 26, 1943...

Patricia Michales

Patricia Michales

Oct 17, 2012

Asheville Patricia Ann Michales, 72, passed away Wednesday, October 17, 2012 at her home. A native of McDowell County, Mrs. Michales was the daughter of the late William Paul Curtis and Vermell McNeal Curtis. She was also preceded in death by her brother, William Paul Curtis, Jr. Surviving are her husband, Billy Michales of the home; children, John Michales...

Annette Melton

Annette Melton

Oct 17, 2012

ASHEVILLE - Annette Creasman Melton, 76, of Old Starnes Cove Road, passed away peacefully Wednesday, October 17, 2012 at the John F. Keever, Jr. Hospice Solace Center surrounded by her family after a courageous battle with cancer. A lifelong resident of Buncombe County, Mrs. Melton retired from AT&T, and was a member of Oak Hill United Methodist Church. She...

Catherine Pendergrast

Catherine Pendergrast

Oct 17, 2012

Woodfin Catherine Wood Pendergrast, 87, passed away Wednesday, October 17, 2012. Catherine was born October 3, 1925 in Detroit, Michigan. She was preceded in death by her husband, John William Pendergrast. Left to cherish her memory is her daughter, Sandra Smith of Pensacola, FL; daughter, Annette McKinney and husband Bill of Charlotte; three grandchildren, Chris Smith, Jason McKinney and...