Obituary Listing

Jean Moore

Jean Moore

Sep 26, 2011

Candler - Emma Jean Morris Moore, 67, passed away peacefully Monday, September 26, 2011 at the Four Seasons Hospice Elizabeth House in Hendersonville. A native and lifelong resident of Buncombe County, she retired from St. Joseph's Hospital as the purchasing manager. She was a daughter of Lillian Ruth Morris of Candler and the late James W. Morris, Sr. She...

Gaynell Hoover

Gaynell Hoover

Sep 22, 2011

Asheville Gaynell Hoover, 83, went to be with the Lord Thursday, September 22, 2011 at the Memorial Campus of Mission Hospitals. She was preceded in death by her husband, Howard Hoover; and parents: Murphy and Bonnie Hensley. Surviving are her daughters: Linda Greene and husband Wayne, and Reba Cannon; step daughter: Jackie Hoover; grandchildren: Michael Greene, Thomas Greene, Steve...

Betty Kanipe

Betty Kanipe

Sep 20, 2011

West Asheville Betty Lou Mashburn Kanipe, 85, of 48 Oregon Avenue went to be with her Lord Tuesday, September 20, 2011 at the John F. Keever, Jr. Solace Center. A native of Haywood County. Mrs. Kanipe resided in Buncombe County most of her life. She retired in 1996 following 48 years of service with the National Climatic Data Center....

Norma Moore

Norma Moore

Sep 20, 2011

Marshall Norma Jean Teague Moore, 78, of 140 Graham Road passed away Tuesday, September 20, 2011 at the home of her daughter. Mrs. Moore was a native of Buncombe County and had resided in Madison County the past 25 years. She was a homemaker and a member of Piney Grove Baptist Church and was very active with the keenagers...

Eileen Downs

Eileen Downs

Sep 19, 2011

Arden Eileen Downs, 88, of The Oaks of Sweeten Creek passed away Monday, September 19, 2011. A native of Birmingham, England. She had resided in Arden for the past 11 years. Mrs. Downs was the daughter of the late Dan Lewullan Davies and Elsie Gizzard Davies and the wife of the late Major Thomas Downs. Surviving are her son,...

Robert Clark Sommer

Robert Clark Sommer

Sep 19, 2011

Asheville Robert Clark Sommer, 48, of Asheville, passed away Monday, September 19, 2011 at the John F. Keever, Jr. Solace Center. A native of Yorktown, NY, Mr. Sommer had resided in Buncombe County for the past nine years. He was employed with Southern Concrete Material as a truck driver for the last six years. Mr. Sommer was the son...

Susan Wolfe

Susan Wolfe

Sep 19, 2011

Weaverville - Susan Morris Wolfe, 58, passed away Monday, September 19, 2011 at the John F. Keever, Jr. Solace Center. A lifelong resident of Buncombe County, Susan was a 1971 graduate of Erwin High School, where she was a member of the basketball team. She worked as a CNA at Asheville Specialty Hospital, and was of the Baptist faith....

Rev. Ray Woodby

Rev. Ray Woodby

Sep 17, 2011

Rev. Lawrence Raymond Woodby, 82, of Asheville, went to be with his Lord Jesus, Saturday, September 17, 2011 at Charles George VA Medical Center. He was a native of Buncombe County and resident most of his life. He was the son of the late William Woodby and Helen Melton Woodby Little and was also preceded in death by his...

Brenda Gann

Brenda Gann

Sep 17, 2011

Asheville - Brenda Jean McLaughlin Gann, 46, passed away Saturday September 17 , 2011. A native and lifelong resident of Buncombe County, she was a daughter of Eugene Lee McLaughlin, Sr. of Asheville and the late Gloria Jean Dean McLaughlin. She was also preceded in death by a son, Clyde Gann. Surviving in addition to her father are her...

Robert Allison

Robert Allison

Sep 17, 2011

Leicester Robert Kenneth Allison, 49, of 64 Noland Hill Drive went to be with his Lord Saturday, September 17, 2011 at the Memorial Campus of Mission Hospitals. A lifelong resident of Buncombe County. Robert had served as Shop Supervisor with Levi International Company, was formerly employed with Mikes Auto and Asheville Industries, Inc. He was a member of Biltmore...

Shirley R. Parham

Shirley R. Parham

Sep 15, 2011

Candler Shirley Lorraine Rogers Parham, 58, of 38 JR Lane went to be with her Lord Thursday, September 15, 2011. A lifelong resident of Buncombe County. Mrs. Parham was formerly employed with Memorial Mission Hospital as an Outpatient Clerk and in the Admitting Dept. She was a daughter of Wilma Lorraine Lovin Hensley of Leicester and the late Mart...

Linda Dalton

Linda Dalton

Sep 12, 2011

Alexander Linda Marie Littrell Dalton, 54, of 120 Franklin Knoll Road passed away Monday, September 12, 2011 at the Memorial Campus of Mission Hospitals. A lifelong resident of Buncombe County. She was a daughter of the late Harold Alvin Littrell and Louise Davis Littrell and the wife of Joseph Keith Joey Dalton who died September 3, 2010. Surviving are...

Evelyn (Ebby) Manning

Evelyn (Ebby) Manning

Sep 10, 2011

Asheville - Evelyn Maxine (Ebby) Manning, 78, of Asheville, passed away Saturday, 9/10/11, at the John F. Keever, Jr. Solace Center. Ms. Manning was born April 8, 1933 in Dandridge TN, to the late James Lefford and Edith Estella Lewis Manning. She retired from the Department of Transportation in Washington, DC, in 1988, and was a member of Biltmore...

Bill Buchanan

Bill Buchanan

Sep 9, 2011

Candler Mr. Bill Buchanan was welcomed into the arms of his Heavenly Father on September 9, 2011. He was the son of the late Lee H. Buchanan, and Ruby B. Buchanan, who just celebrated her 90th birthday. He always appreciated even the smallest act of kindness. He was a man of humor and always had a story to tell....

Mattie Ella Debruhl

Mattie Ella Debruhl

Sep 8, 2011

Asheville Mattie Ella Rhodes DeBruhl, 83, of 264 Smith Road, went to be with her Lord on Thursday, September 8, 2011 at the John F. Keever, Jr. Solace Center. A lifelong resident of Buncombe County. She retired as a Lunchroom Manager for Clyde A. Erwin Middle and High School for over 28 years, was a member of Victory Baptist...

Ruth E. Blazer

Ruth E. Blazer

Sep 5, 2011

Woodfin - Ruth Eva Queen Blazer, 99, died Monday September 5, 2011 at the St. Joseph Campus. A native of Swain County, she had lived most of her life in Buncombe County. She was a member of Newbridge Baptist Church. She was a daughter of the late Henry Smith Queen and Charlotte "Lottie" Bradley Queen and the wife of...

Mildred Peck

Mildred Peck

Sep 5, 2011

Mildred Murray Peck of Bent Tree Road passed into Glory at 5:45 p.m, Monday, September 5, 2011. She was 91 years old. Born in Raleigh, NC in 1920, Mrs. Peck attended Bob Jones University and Lewisburg College, where she was elected May Queen in 1939. She worked for several years in the administrative offices of Rex Hospital in Raleigh....

Rev. Randy Crane

Rev. Randy Crane

Sep 4, 2011

Rev. Randy Crane, Uncle D., 54, went to be with his Lord with his family by his side Sunday, September 4, 2011 at his residence. A lifelong resident of Buncombe County, Randy was a son of the late Rev. Perry ONeil Crane and Betty Jean Austin Crane. He was a member of Asheville Family Church where he served as...

Tony D. Clark

Tony D. Clark

Sep 2, 2011

Leicester - Tony Dean Clark, 71, died Friday September 2, 2011 at the John F. Keever, Jr. Solace Center. A native and resident of Buncombe County for most of his life, he was a veteran of the U.S. Air Force and owner of T&F Supply Co. He was a son of the late Kenneth Robertson Clark and Edna Harwood...

Myrtle C. Justice

Myrtle C. Justice

Sep 2, 2011

Alexander - Myrtle Cornelia Huntsinger Justice, age 99, of Alexander, N.C. passed away Friday, September 2. She was predeceased by her husband Clarence E. Justice, and a son, Johnny Lee Justice. She is survived by three sons, Barry A. King and wife Mary, of Huber Heights, OH; Conrad E. Justice and wife JoAnne, of Hawthorne, FL: and Mack Weaver...