Obituary Listing

Alice W. Lynch

Alice W. Lynch

Aug 6, 2012

Woodfin Alice Wilson Lynch, 93, went to be with her Lord on Monday, August 6, 2012 at the Memorial Campus of Mission Hospitals. A native of Buncombe County, she was born on October 9, 1918 to the late Bascombe R. and Elizabeth G. Wilson. She was also preceded in death by her husband of 67 years, George D. Lynch;...

Mike Beazley

Mike Beazley

Aug 6, 2012

Swannanoa Michael Dean Mike Beazley, 66, passed away Monday, August 6, 2012 at his residence. A native of Richmond, Kentucky, he had resided in Asheville for the past 33 years and was Owner & Operator of Beazleys All Service. He was a skilled woodworker and enjoyed making furniture. Mr. Beazley was a Vietnam War veteran, having served from 1964...

Jennifer Sluder

Jennifer Sluder

Aug 4, 2012

Jennifer Lynn Phillips Sluder, 43, died Saturday, August 4, 2012. Mrs. Sluder was born in San Bruno, California and lived in Richardson, Texas before moving to Asheville in 1984. She was a 1987 graduate of Enka High School and worked as a cosmetologist and nail technician in Asheville for 18 years. She enjoyed a variety of activities, including scrapbooking,...

Betty L. Earley

Betty L. Earley

Aug 1, 2012

Asheville Betty Lou Mammy Earley, 77, of 249 Montford Ave, passed away Wednesday, August 1, 2012 at the John F. Keever, Jr. Solace Center. A native and lifelong resident of Buncombe County. Mrs. Earley was a daughter of the late Welsie W. and Flora Moss DeWeese. She was also preceded in death by her sisters, Maggielee Hughes and Pauline...

Richard C. Bell,  Jr.

Richard C. Bell, Jr.

Jul 31, 2012

Candler Richard Charles Bell, Jr., 62, of 51 Pine Tree Drive, went to be with his Lord on Tuesday, July 31, 2012 at his residence. Mr. Bell was a lifelong resident of Buncombe County. He retired in 2009 following 38 years of service with the Norfolk Southern Railroad where at the time of his retirement, he served as Senior...

G. Marvin Williams

G. Marvin Williams

Jul 30, 2012

ASHEVILLE - Gaston Marvin Williams, 83, went to be with his Lord Jesus on July 30, 2012. Marvin was at home surrounded by his family in Asheville. He was born September 23, 1928 in Richmond County, NC, to the late Memory Gaston and Flossie Smith Williams. Marvin was also preceded in death by four of his sisters: Mary Patterson,...

Dennis "Bid" Meadows

Dennis "Bid" Meadows

Jul 28, 2012

Asheville Dennis Bid Meadows, 81, passed away Saturday, July 28, 2012 at the Memorial Campus of Mission Hospitals. Mr. Meadows was a native of Buncombe County. He retired in 1996 from the Grove Park Inn, was a member of Union Baptist Church and a former member of the Church of God of Prophecy. Mr. Meadows was a son of...

Dale Adams

Dale Adams

Jul 26, 2012

Asheville Arthur Dale Adams, 59, of 90 Vance Crescent Ext., passed away Thursday, July 26, 2012 at his home. A native of Madison County, Mr. Adams had resided in Buncombe County for the past 26 years. He had worked as a Landscaper with the Biltmore Estate, a Bus Driver with Asheville City Schools, and, most recently, as Caretaker at...

Herman Cole

Herman Cole

Jul 23, 2012

LEICESTER - Herman Paul Cole, 88, formerly of Cole Road, passed away Monday, July 23, 2012 at the Laurels of Summit Ridge. A lifelong resident of Buncombe County, Mr. Cole was employed with the US Postal Service, Accounts Division, and with the National Weather Record Center as a Supervisor of Data Reduction for 19 years. He was a member...

Ann D. Robinson

Ann D. Robinson

Jul 14, 2012

Leicester Ann Wilde DeSanzo Robinson, 93, went to be with her Lord Saturday, July 14, 2012. A native of Madison County, she lived most of her life in Buncombe County and was the daughter of the late Eldridge Miller and Cora Lee Fender Wilde. Mrs. Robinson retired in 1980 from Sears following 16 years of service and was a...

Derrell Acrey

Derrell Acrey

Jul 11, 2012

Swannanoa Derrell Neal Acrey, 70, went to be with his Lord on Wednesday, July 11, 2012. A native of Greenville, SC, he had lived in Asheville for over 30 years and was a member of Trinity Baptist Church. Mr. Acrey was the son of the late Felton Acrey and Cleo Pressley Acrey. Surviving are his wife, Wanda Jo Lominac...

Frances Miller

Frances Miller

Jul 7, 2012

ASHEVILLE - Frances Smith Miller, 89, passed away Saturday, July 7, 2012 at the John F. Keever, Jr. Solace Center. A lifelong resident of Buncombe County, Ms. Miller was a member of the Salvation Army, where she served in the Ladies Home League. She also retired from the Salvation Army as a clerk. She was the daughter of the...

Dorothy Joan Richmond

Dorothy Joan Richmond

Jul 7, 2012

Fletcher Dorothy Joan Torrence Richmond, 78, passed away Saturday, July 7, 2012 at her daughters residence in Warner Robins, Georgia. A native and resident most of her life of Buncombe County. She retired from Christ School where she served as a Dietician and was a member of Sweeten Creek F.W. Baptist Church where she was a former Preschool Teacher....

Annie Banks

Annie Banks

Jul 4, 2012

Annie Elizabeth Banks, 79, died on Wednesday, July 4, 2012. A native of Buncombe County, Mrs. Banks was the daughter of the late Welzy and Beulah Mae Thompson Banks. She was also preceded in death by a grandson, Travis Walker and two brothers, Lloyd Erwin Banks and Royce Banks. Mrs. Banks is survived by her husband, Lester Banks, daughters,...

Rose Mary Bridges

Rose Mary Bridges

Jul 2, 2012

Asheville Rose Mary Weatherford Bridges, 82, went to be with her Lord on Monday, July 2, 2012 at the St Joseph Campus of Mission Hospitals. A native and resident most of her life of Buncombe County. She was formerly employed with Dollar General Store and Crossroads Grocery and formerly attended Starnes Cove Baptist Church. Mrs. Bridges was the daughter...

Walter Brackett

Walter Brackett

Jul 1, 2012

Hendersonville Walter K. Brackett, 82, passed away on Sunday, July 1, 2012 at Cardinal Care. A native and resident, most of his life, of Buncombe County. Walter was the son of the late Walter and Lena Chambers Brackett. Surviving are his wife, Dorothy Jean Brackett, son, Kenny Brackett and wife, Chris, granddaughter, Charleen Davis Dudding. Graveside services and burial...

Martha Stakias

Martha Stakias

Jun 30, 2012

Asheville Martha Pless Stakias, 85, of 409 Piney Mountain Drive, died Saturday, June 30, 2012 at The Haven at Highland Creek, Charlotte, NC. Born in Canton, Martha lived most of her life in Buncombe County. She was a member of St. Pauls United Methodist Church. She was the daughter of the late Paul and Marjorie Duckett Pless, and was...

Ruth Mcfee

Ruth Mcfee

Jun 29, 2012

ASHEVILLE - Ruth Edwin Drake McFee, 96, of Asheville, died on Friday, June 29, 2012. A native of Buncombe Co., Mrs. McFee was the daughter of the late John R. and Hannah Jackson Drake and the wife of the late Henry Cleveland McFee Jr. Mrs. McFee was a member of St. Pauls United Methodist Church. She retired from Blue...

Irene Honeycutt

Irene Honeycutt

Jun 28, 2012

Woodfin Virginia Irene Hale Honeycutt, 87, went to be with her Lord on Thursday, June 28, 2012 at the Memorial Campus of Mission Hospitals. A lifelong resident of Buncombe County, she was a 1942 graduate of Barnardsville High School where she was Salutatorian. Mrs. Honeycutt was formerly employed with American Enka Corporation, served as Alderman for the Town of...

Dorothy Bates

Dorothy Bates

Jun 27, 2012

Asheville Dorothy Jean Bates, 69, passed away Wednesday, June 27, 2012 at the Memorial Campus of Mission Hospitals. A native and lifelong resident of Buncombe County. Mrs. Bates was the daughter of the late Marvin Huelon and Ruby Elizabeth Elkins Bates. Surviving are her brother, Marvin Bates, Jr. and wife Nittaya and nephew, Michael Bates. A visitation will be...