Doris Houston
Aug 21, 2016
Asheville - Doris Cline Houston, 79, passed away Sunday, August 21, 2016 at her home. A native of Gastonia, Mrs. Houston had resided in Buncombe County for over 40 years. She worked as an elevator operator at Appalachian Hall, and was of the Baptist faith. She loved her family, and never once met a stranger. Mrs. Houston was the...
Lloyd "Hoppy" Vardiman
Aug 17, 2016
Lloyd Hoppy Vardiman, 75, went to be with the Lord on Wednesday, August 17, 2016 at the John F. Keever, Jr. Solace Center. A native and lifelong resident of Buncombe County, he was the son of the late George Stanley Vardiman and Ruth Emily Bishop Robinson. He was also preceded in death by his wives: Hazel Ann Rice Vardiman...
Rita Faye Laymon
Aug 15, 2016
Asheville Rita Faye Groves Edwards Laymon, 82, passed away on Monday, August 15, 2016 at the St Joseph Campus of Mission Hospitals. A native of Altus, OK, she had resided in Asheville for the past 8 years. Mrs. Laymon was the daughter of the late Ira Thomas Groves and Jewel Lorene Ketchum Groves. Surviving are her children, Richard Edwards...
Pauline Bishop
Aug 15, 2016
Asheville Pauline Genevieve Bishop, 85, passed away on Monday, August 15, 2016 at the Laurels of Hendersonville. A native and lifelong resident of Buncombe County, she served during WWII with the American Red Cross in Asheville and was a house cleaner, having served many elite clients in the Asheville area. Miss Bishop was the daughter of the late Rev....
Phyllis Currence
Aug 14, 2016
Asheville Phyllis Ann Johnson Currence, 94, of 107 Bear Creek Road, went to be with the Lord on Sunday, August 14, 2016 at the John F. Keever, Jr. Solace Center. A native and lifelong resident of Buncombe County, she was a member of Trinity United Methodist Church on Haywood Road. Our mother, as reflected by her daughters, was a...
Berlin Riddle
Aug 13, 2016
Asheville Berlin Lee Riddle, 91, of 1680 Hendersonville Road-Apt #B-4, went to be with the Lord on Saturday, August 13, 2016 at the John F. Keever, Jr. Solace Center. A native of Spartanburg, SC, he had resided in Asheville most of his life. He was an Underground Tunnel Miner, was a member of the Local 147 Miners Union, and...
Colleen Estell Jones
Aug 13, 2016
Colleen Estell Jones, 88, passed away on Saturday morning, August 13, 2016. She was daughter of the late E.E. Sproles and Hettie Sproles. She was also preceded in death by her husband, Norris Jones; and son, Ronald Stanford. She is survived by her daughter, Joyce Kyker and husband James; son, Darryl Stanford; grandchildren: Robin Kyker Thomas, and Charles B....
Donald Haney
Aug 11, 2016
Leicester Donald Dean Haney, 90, passed away Thursday, August 11, 2016 at the Care Partners John F. Keever, Jr. Solace Center. Born in Buncombe County on July 17, 1926, Mr. Haney had resided in Henderson County for several years before returning to Buncombe County. He retired from Ecusta in 1988 as a Lab Technician, and was a member of...
Jack Sr. Banks
Aug 7, 2016
Asheville Hugh Jackson Jack Banks, Sr., 82, of 43 Cub Road, went to be with the Lord on Sunday, August 7, 2016 at the Memorial Campus of Mission Hospitals. A lifelong resident of Buncombe County, he retired from the City of Asheville and attended Cedar Hill Free Will Baptist Church. Mr. Banks was a son of the late Thomas...
Aline Lisenbee
Aug 4, 2016
Fletcher Aline Kate Nesbitt Lisenbee, 59, of Fletcher, died peacefully following an extended illness Thursday, August 4, 2016. A native of Fletcher, she was born on July 26, 1957 to the late Ben and Pauline Nesbitt of Fairview. She was also preceded in death by her husband, Wayne Lisenbee. She had worked for CP Clare for 16 years. Surviving...
Claude Sr. Bassett
Aug 3, 2016
Alexander Claude William Bassett, Sr., 75, passed away unexpectedly Wednesday, August 3, 2016. A resident of Buncombe County for most of his life, Mr. Bassett was a veteran of the US Navy, with over 10 years of service. He worked as a painter, and was a member of Beaverdam Baptist Church in Canton. Mr. Bassett was the son of...
Paula Morrow
Jul 31, 2016
Paula Belle Morrow of Asheville died unexpectedly on Sunday, July 31, 2016 at the age of 75. Born on June 20, 1941 in Asheville, NC, she was daughter of the late Paul Morrow and Margaret Nelson. Paula attended St. Joan of Arc School , St. Genevieve of the Pines and graduated from Erwin High School. Living in California for...
Ila I. Parham
Jul 31, 2016
Leicester Ila Gertrude Ingle Parham, 90, passed away on Sunday, July 31, 2016 at Emerald Ridge Rehab and Care Center, after a period of declining health. She was born September 8, 1925 on Long Shoals Road, Arden, to the late William Herbert Ingle and Gertrude Creasman Ingle. She was also preceded in death by ten brothers and sisters, with...
James Earnest Conard
Jul 30, 2016
Asheville James Earnest Conard, 78, passed away Saturday, July 30, 2016 at his home. A native of Waynesville, Mr. Conard had resided in Buncombe County since 1948. He was the former owner of James Conard Grading, and was a US Army veteran. Mr. Conard was the son of the late Arthur Allen and Rosa Bell Medley Conard. He was...
Joe Mcghee
Jul 29, 2016
Asheville - Joseph Roosevelt Joe McGhee, Jr., 67, passed away Friday, July 29, 2016 at the Charles George VA Medical Center. A lifelong resident of Buncombe County, Mr. McGhee had worked most of his life as a food broker. He was also a veteran of the US Air Force, and a regular volunteer at the Charles George VA Medical...
Carroll Rice
Jul 26, 2016
Asheville Carroll Dean Rice, 74, of 130 Goldview Road, went to be with the Lord on Tuesday, July 26, 2016 where Heaven gained a new angel. A resident of Buncombe County for most of his life, he retired from Coldwell Banker Realty where he served in Real Estate since 1986 and was formerly employed with the Bank of Asheville...
Fred Kurfees
Jul 25, 2016
Asheville Fred Crawford Kurfees, 83, went to be with his Lord on Monday, July 25, 2016 at the John F. Keever, Jr. Solace Center. A native of Rowan County, NC, he had resided in Buncombe County for most of his life. He retired from Ford Tractor Company where he served for 28 years and Public Service Gas Company where...
B J Freeman
Jul 25, 2016
Candler - Billy Joe BJ Freeman, 66, passed away Monday, July 25, 2016 at the St. Joseph Campus of Mission Hospitals. A native of Robbinsville, Mr. Freeman had resided in Buncombe County for most of his life. He worked as an automotive mechanic, and was an avid fisherman. His greatest joy, however, was his grandchildren. Mr. Freeman was the...
Mildred I. Powell
Jul 24, 2016
Fletcher Mildred Midge Ingle Powell, 73, went to be with her Lord on Sunday, July 24, 2016 at the St Joseph Campus of Mission Hospitals. A native and resident most of her life of Asheville, she was a daughter of the late Hillary Julius Ingle and Mary Eloise McHone Ingle. She was also preceded in death by her twin...
Donald Reed
Jul 24, 2016
Fairview Donald Ray Reed, 58, of 1294 Charlotte Hwy, went to be with the Lord on Sunday, July 24, 2016. A lifelong resident of Buncombe County, he was a self employed carpenter and formerly had served with Fairview and Reynolds Volunteer Fire Departments and was a honorary member of South Asheville Baptist Church. Mr. Reed was a son of...
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