Jim Whiteside
Apr 16, 2021
Asheville – James Walter “Jim” Whiteside, 76, went to be with the Lord on Friday, April 16, 2021. A lifelong resident of Buncombe County, he was the son of the late James Taylor Whiteside and Dorothy Boone Whiteside. Mr. Whiteside was a Vietnam Veteran having served in the US Navy, was an avid golfer and a member of Macedonia...
Michelle Bachelor
Apr 15, 2021
Asheville – Michelle Rae Masopust Bachelor, 74, went to be with the Lord on Thursday, April 15, 2021 at the Memorial Campus of Mission Hospitals. She was a native of Oklahoma City, OK, where along with her husband pastored from 1973-1990 and resided in Whittier, CA until moving to Asheville in 2000. She was Program Director with the Billy...
Sammy Murdock
Apr 13, 2021
Elberton, GA – Sammy D Murdock, 84, passed away Tuesday, April 13, 2021 at the Care Partners John F. Keever, Solace Center. A native of Mocksville, NC, Mr. Murdock was a retired real estate agent, and was working in the maintenance department of IPS Packaging. He was a veteran of the US Air Force, serving for twelve years. Mr....
Jerry "Don" Hawkins
Apr 11, 2021
Asheville – Jerry “Don” Donald Hawkins, 76, went to be with the Lord on Sunday, April 11, 2021 at his residence. A native of Madison County, he was a son of the late Charlie Clingman Hawkins and Marie Margaret Robinson Maynard. He was also preceded in death by his daughter, Lisa Marie Reid, and brother, Phil Hawkins. Mr. Hawkins...
Alvin G. Rogers
Apr 10, 2021
Alvin (Al) G. Rogers, 88, of Cherokee North Carolina went home to be with his Lord and Savior on April 10th, 2021 at Care Partners Health Services in Asheville. He is survived by his Wife of more than 65 years, Mary Jo Rogers of Cherokee, North Carolina, where they were married. He is also survived by his son Glenn...
Carolyn Ann Jones
Apr 10, 2021
Asheville – Carolyn Ann Jones, 55, passed away peacefully on Saturday, April 10, 2021. A native and lifelong resident of Buncombe County, she had served for many years as a waitress at the Grove Park Inn. Carolyn was the daughter of Marjorie Shelton Jones of Asheville and the late George Larry Jones, Sr. She was also preceded in death...
Neil Cathey
Apr 9, 2021
Weaverville – Neil Ervin Cathey, 86, went to be with the Lord on Friday, April 9, 2021 at the Charles George VA Medical Center. A lifelong resident of Buncombe County, he was a son of the late John Dow Cathey and Nellie Shope Cathey Baldwin. He was also preceded in death by his granddaughter, Krysten Oaks, 2 sisters and...
Bob Turner
Apr 7, 2021
Candler, NC – Bob Turner, 63, passed on Wednesday, April 7, 2021, to join his family in heaven. Bob was a son of the late Robert Bryson Turner and Frances Watt Briggs. Bob enjoyed life and had a big personality, he was generous, authentic, and loving. He was an amazing father and enjoyed everything that was Harley Davidson and...
June E. Rice
Apr 6, 2021
Asheville – June Elizabeth Worley Rice, 86, of 40 Gerber Road, passed away Tuesday, April 6, 2021 at her residence. A native of Buncombe County, she had served for many years as a waitress and cook. Mrs. Rice was the daughter of the late Earl Bascombe Worley and Flora Louise Jenkins Worley and wife of the late Ted Eugene...
Raymond Wilson
Mar 26, 2021
Raymond Wilson, 90, went to be with the Lord on Friday, March 26, 2021 at the John F. Keever Jr. Solace Center. A native of Yancey County, Mr. Wilson was a son of the late Huie and Bertha Murphy Wilson and was married for 60 wonderful years to the late Elizabeth M. Wilson. He was also preceded in death...
Jean Cole
Mar 24, 2021
Candler – Lou Jean Singleton Cole, 84, went to be with the Lord on Wednesday, March 24, 2021 at her residence. A native of Waynesville and resident of Asheville most of her life. She retired from Mission Hospital where she served in the Laundry Dept and was formerly employed with National Linen Corp for 10 years. Mrs. Cole also...
Barbara Jean Anderson
Mar 19, 2021
Asheville – Barbara Jean Metcalf Anderson passed on Friday, March 19, 2021, at Memorial Mission Hospital. A native of North Carolina and resident for most of her life in Buncombe County, she retired from the postal service after 23 years of service. Mrs. Anderson was active in the community for many decades as a volunteer Bible educator. The North...
Barbara D. Mcelreath
Mar 18, 2021
Asheville – Barbara Dean Riley McElreath went to be with the Lord on Thursday, March 18, 2021 at the Elizabeth House. A native of Haywood County and resident most of her life in Buncombe County, she was formerly employed with American Enka Corp and a member of Edgewood Baptist Church. Mrs. McElreath was a daughter of the late Joseph...
Elizabeth Brackett
Mar 17, 2021
Asheville – Elizabeth Ann Brackett, 68, went to be with the Lord on Wednesday, March 17, 2021 at Emerald Ridge Rehab and Care Center. A native of Buncombe County, she was a daughter of the late Carl Luther Brackett and Kathleen Iva King Brackett. She was also preceded in death by her brother, Carl Hardy Brackett and sister, Rose...
Floyd Ben Conner
Mar 17, 2021
Skyland – Floyd Ben Conner, 93, went to be with the Lord on Wednesday, March 17, 2021 at Universal Health Care. A native of Madison County, he resided in Buncombe County since 1949. He was a son of the late Fred Conner and Inez Davis Conner and the husband of the late Doris “Dot” Rainey Conner. He was also...
Shirley Ray
Mar 16, 2021
Weaverville – Shirley Ann Maynard Ray, 86, went to be with the Lord on Tuesday, March 16, 2021 at her residence. A native of Yancey County, she had resided in Buncombe County most of her life. She retired from Buncombe County School System where she served as a School Bus and Lunchroom Assistant in the North Buncombe District. She...
Cecil E. Sparks
Mar 14, 2021
Asheville – Cecil Edward Sparks, 94, went to be with the Lord on Sunday, March 14, 2021 at the John F. Keever, Jr. Solace Center. A native and resident for most of his life of Buncombe County, he was a son of the late Carter Sparks and Mamie Davis Sparks. He was also preceded in death by his wife,...
Randy Anderson
Mar 12, 2021
Asheville – Randall Eugene “Randy” Anderson, 61, peacefully passed away Friday, March 12, 2021. A lifelong resident of Buncombe County, he was of the Baptist faith. Randy was a son of the late Rev. Everette L. Anderson and Viola Gentry Anderson. He was also preceded in death by his sister, Tracy Anderson and brothers, Gary Anderson and Philip Anderson....
Steve D. Edmonds
Mar 12, 2021
Asheville – Steve Douglas Edmonds, 71, went to be with the Lord on Friday, March 12, 2021 at the Memorial Mission Hospital. A native and lifelong resident of Buncombe County, he was a son of the late James Douglas Edmonds and Lois Ray Edmonds. He was also preceded in death by his brother, James Fulton. Mr. Edmonds was a...
Barbara Jean Wright
Mar 9, 2021
Weaverville – Barbara Jean Banks Wright, 77, went to be with the Lord on Tuesday, March 9, 2021. Mrs. Wright was the daughter of the late Charlie Monroe Banks and Vera Leona Franklin Banks. Surviving are her husband of 47 years, Leroy Wright; children, Pam Penley, Deborah Griffin, Michael Clubb, April Cortinas, Holly Clubb and Dylan Lail; 15 grandchildren;...
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