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;...
Aveline E. Griffin
Mar 7, 2021
Asheville – Aveline Guffey Griffin, 95, went to be with the Lord on Sunday, March 7, 2021. A lifelong resident of Buncombe County, she was a member of Newbridge Baptist Church and the Crusaders Sunday School Class. She was a devoted wife, loving mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother. She retired from Three Mountaineers Inc. Mrs. Griffin was the daughter of...
William "Bill" Stakias
Mar 3, 2021
HENDERSONVILLE – William “Bill” Stakias, age 92, passed away peacefully at his Laurel Park home on March 3, 2021. He was preceded in death by his wife Janet Hodges Stakias in February 2019, after a marriage of almost 66 years. “Because He lives, I can face tomorrow,” from Bill’s favorite hymn, became his closing for every conversation since that...
Judy Van Eyk
Mar 3, 2021
Candler – Judy Ann Freese Van Eyk, 80, passed away Wednesday, March 3, 2021 at the John F. Keever, Jr. Solace Center following a massive stroke. A native of Bryan, OH, she had resided in Buncombe County since August of 1981. She was a Register Nurse, having served as an operating room nurse, school nurse at Mt. Pisgah Academy...
Ruby Taylor
Feb 28, 2021
Ruby Anders Taylor, age 88, passed away February 28, 2021 at her residence. She was a native of Asheville, NC and a resident of Murfreesboro, TN. Ruby was a member of Trinity Episcopal Church. Ruby was preceded in death by her parents, Randolph Curtis Anders and Maggie Green Anders; husband, Lorenzo “Lonnie” Carl Taylor; and son, Carl Lee Taylor....
Mary Ann Kennerly Parham
Feb 28, 2021
Asheville – Mary Ann Kennerly Parham, 74, went to be with the Lord on Sunday, February 28, 2021 at the Memorial Campus of Mission Hospitals. A lifelong resident of Buncombe County, she was Bookkeeper at Flipside Boardshop and was formerly employed with Mountain Meadows Publications. She was a 1964 graduate of Clyde A. Erwin High School, was a graduate...
Cheryl Cook
Feb 26, 2021
Hendersonville, NC – Cheryl began her journey home on Friday, February 26, 2021. She was born on July 22, 1946 In High Point, NC to the late Paul G. Welborn and Gertrude S. Welborn. She was also preceded in death by her loving husband, James Preston “Jim” Cook, sister, Sonja McDaniel and brother in law, David A. Cook. Surviving...
Lucille A. Robinson
Feb 24, 2021
Greensboro – Sara Lucille Allman Brown Robinson, 92, went to be with the Lord Wednesday, February 24, 2021. Lucille was born in Henderson County, resided in Buncombe County most all of her life until moving to Greensboro, North Carolina in 2010. She was a daughter of the late James Thomas Allman and May Morgan Allman and was also preceded...
Benjamin Dixon Edwards, Sr.
Feb 22, 2021
Fairview – Benjamin Dixon Edwards, Sr., 80, passed away Monday, February 22, 2021 at his home, having come full circle on property that has been in his family for several generations. A native of Buncombe County, Mr. Edwards had resided in Wilmington for 15 years before returning to his home place in Fairview in 1979. He worked as an...
Oaklynn Leigh Morrow
Feb 20, 2021
Oaklynn Leigh Morrow, stillborn on Saturday, February 20, 2021, at Mission Hospital passed gently into the arms of Jesus and opened her eyes in heaven. Oaklynn Leigh was preceded in death by her great-grandparents: Gloria Manley and Josephine and Willie Walker, and Jeat and Elese Morrow. Those left to cherish her memory are her parents, Robbie Lee and Amanda...
Lonnie Louis Robertson
Feb 20, 2021
Asheville – Lonnie L. Robertson, 86, passed away Saturday, February 20, 2021 at the Memorial Campus of Mission Hospitals. Mr. Robertson was the son of the late Albert and Tommie Lee Rhodes Robertson. He was also preceded in death by his first wife of 33 years, Reva Ward Robertson; and a sister, Peggy Robertson. Surviving are his daughter, Angela...
Florence Owenby
Feb 19, 2021
Arden – Sarahmae Florence Allen Owenby, 93, went home to be with the Lord Friday, February 19, 2021 at her home surrounded by her loving family. A lifelong resident of Buncombe County, Mrs. Owenby was a member of Long Shoals Baptist Church, where she was active in the WMU. She was also very active in the 4-H Program. However,...
Billy Hawkins
Feb 19, 2021
Candler – Billy Edward Hawkins, age 90, passed away Friday, February 19, 2021 at the NC State Veterans Home in Black Mountain. He was born March 4, 1930 to Julia and Clinton Hawkins of Alexander. He is survived by his sister, Alma Mehaffey of Greer, SC and a number of nieces and nephews. He was also preceded in death...
Bill Riebell
Feb 18, 2021
Asheville – William Albert “Bill” Riebell, 76, passed away Thursday, February 18, 2021 at the John F. Keever, Jr. Solace Center. A native of Rochester, NY, he had resided in Asheville since the late 60’s. He worked with Securitas as a Security Officer and formerly worked with Biltmore Press and Hickory Printing Company. He was a member of Oakley...
Martha "Kitty" Wright
Feb 17, 2021
Carrollton, GA – Martha Anders “Kitty” Blankenship Wright completed her time on earth and began her life in heaven on February 17, 2021. She was born in Fairview, North Carolina on February 12, 1932 to Oscar and Margaret Blankenship, with brothers: Freneau Blankenship, Olin Blankenship, and Francis Blankenship, and sisters: Marjorie Miller, Blaine Huntley, and Carolyn Ashton. She was...
Terry Lee Bassett
Feb 16, 2021
Candler – Terry Bassett, 58, went to be with the Lord February 16, 2021 at his home. He was preceded in death by his father, Tommy Arvil Bassett and his mother, Bonnie Katherine Waldrop Bassett, whom he loved dearly. Mr. Bassett was also preceded in death by his brother, Robin Dean Bassett. Mr. Bassett is survived by his wife,...
Ethel Victoria Metcalf
Feb 15, 2021
Asheville – Ethel Metcalf went home to be with her Lord and Savior on February 15, 2021. She had an unwavering faith in God. She was a member of West Asheville Baptist Church. Over the years, she loved her church and was very involved. She assisted with numerous church events and a dedicated member of the church choir, Sunday...
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