Earl Austin
Jun 11, 2020
Leicester – Earl Austin, 78, went to be with his Heavenly Father on June 11th after a period of declining health. He was a native of Prices Creek in Yancey County. He was preceded in death by his parents, Jeter and Clara McPeters Austin; brothers, Coy, Roy and Robert; sisters, Bonnie, Eloise, Marie and Louise and daughter, Myra Anne...
Donna Elaine Collins
Jun 9, 2020
Candler – Donna Elaine Cabe Ingle Collins, 64, of 127 Shelba Drive, passed away unexpectedly Tuesday, June 9, 2020 at the Lodge at Mills Rivers following a long period of declining health. Surviving are her husband, Fielding Burke Collins, and son, Nathan Ingle and wife Sarah. No services are planned for the present time. Anders-Rice Funeral Home is assisting...
Helen R. Mccurry
Jun 9, 2020
Asheville – Helen Rowena Freck McCurry, 71, of 41 Lowe Avenue, went to be with the Lord on Tuesday, June 9, 2020 at her residence. A native of Buncombe County, she was formerly employed with St. Joseph’s Hospital where she served as a CNA. Mrs. McCurry was a daughter of the late Ted Boyce Freck and Lillian Helen Lowe...
Benjamin Alan Bryson
Jun 6, 2020
Asheville- Benjamin Alan Bryson, 29, passed away unexpectedly on Saturday, June 6, 2020. He always had presence, wherever he was. His light brightened every room. He began smiling very early, and rarely stopped for 29 years. He always wanted to do things his way. Not out of stubbornness; more like determination. He lived life on his own terms. If...
Brenda Anne Waddell
Jun 5, 2020
Candler – Brenda Anne Waddell, 76, went to be with the Lord on Friday, June 5, 2020 at the Aston Park Health Care Center. A native of Henderson County. Ms. Waddell had resided in Buncombe County since 1963 and retired in 2005 from Slosman following 26 years of service. Our Mom was a loving Mother and "Mamaw" to her...
Jean M. Conley
Jun 4, 2020
Leicester – Virginia “Jean” Marie English Conley, 81, went to be with the Lord on Thursday, June 4, 2020 at her residence. She was born in New York City, NY and moved to Asheville as a small child. She retired from Tastee Diner Restaurant following 35 years of service as a waitress, enjoyed all sports and loved playing bingo....
Ruby Benson
Jun 4, 2020
Asheville – Ruby Jane Waldroup Benson, 84, went to be with the Lord on Thursday, June 4, 2020 at the Brian Center Health & Rehab/Weaverville. A native of Haywood County, she moved to Buncombe County in 1950. She was a member of the Ladies Auxiliary VFW Post #891 and a member of Morningside Baptist Church. Mrs. Benson was a...
Samuel "David" Hembree
Jun 1, 2020
Candler- Samuel “David” Hembree, 71, went home to be with the Lord on Monday, June 1, 2020, at his residence surrounded by his family. A lifelong resident of Buncombe County he was a son of the late William Riley Hembree and Lula Blanche Wilde Hembree. He was also preceded in death by an infant brother, Harmon. Mr. Hembree was...
William Eugene "Bill" Fletcher
May 31, 2020
ASHEVILLE- William “Bill” Eugene Fletcher went home to be with the Lord on the morning of May 31, 2020 at the age of 88. A North Carolina native, Bill was born and raised in Asheville. He was the son of the late Walter B. Fletcher and Elizabeth “Bessie” House Fletcher. Bill was also preceded in death by his brother,...
Mary Walker
May 30, 2020
Asheville - Mary Burnette Walker, 76, went to her Heavenly home on Saturday, May 30, 2020. Mary was a resident at Aston Park Healthcare Center in Asheville NC for the past five years. Mary was born June, 23, 1943 to the late Luther and Carrie Burnette in Haywood County. Mary graduated from Canton High School and worked at the...
Awa Sheppard
May 28, 2020
Weaverville – Awa Marie Snider Sheppard, 97, went to be with the Lord on Thursday, May 28, 2020 at the Brian Center of Weaverville. A native of Buncombe County, she was a member of First Baptist Church Weaverville for 60 plus years. Mrs. Sheppard was a daughter of the late John W. Snider and Alma Mullinax Snider, and wife...
Doris Rice-Candler
May 28, 2020
Asheville – Doris McKinney Rice-Candler, 80, went to be with the Lord on Thursday, May 28, 2020 at The Laurels of Green Tree Ridge. A lifelong resident of Buncombe County, she was the daughter of the late Louis and Josie Belle Craig McKinney and was also preceded in death by her brother, Don McKinney and sisters, Barbara Gillis and...
Edward "Ed" Smith
May 28, 2020
Edward “Ed” Andrew Smith, 83, passed away on Thursday, May 28, 2020. A native and lifelong resident of Buncombe County, he was a son of the late Eugene and Gladys Smith. He was also preceded in death by his brother, Charlie Smith, and nephew, Andrew Woodard. Ed was a U.S. Army veteran and retired from Deal Buick. Surviving are...
John Leslie Venters
May 27, 2020
Asheville – John Leslie Venters, 36, passed away unexpectedly on Wednesday, May 27, 2020. John was preceded in death by his brother, Joshua Duane Venters who passed away on August 18, 2016. John was a member of Fairview Baptist Church. Surviving are his parents, Lisa and Shane Jolliff of Arden; children: Alexia Nicole Venters and Carter Mace; sisters: Jessica...
Martha Lucille Cook
May 24, 2020
Martha Lucille Ward Cook, 69, passed away Sunday, May 24, 2020 at the Care Partners Hospice John F. Keever, Jr. Solace Center following a courageous battle with cancer. A native of Henderson County, Mrs. Cook had resided in Buncombe County since 1976. She retired in 2002 from the Buncombe County School System following 30 years of service, teaching elementary...
Spurgeon "J.R." Junior Callahan, Iii
May 22, 2020
Asheville – Spurgeon “J.R.” Junior Callahan, III, 62, went to be with the Lord on Friday, May 22, 2020 at the Elizabeth House. A native and lifelong resident of Buncombe County, he was a son of the late Walter Rice and Dell Rice. He was also preceded in death by a sister. J.R. was currently employed with Krispy Kreme...
Ethel Cornelia Sexton Hyatt
May 22, 2020
Ethel Cornelia Sexton Hyatt, 96, died peacefully on Friday at Aston Park Health Care Center in Asheville. She was the youngest daughter and last surviving member of her large family, and we can only imagine the reunion that is taking place in heaven! She was born in Buncombe County in 1923, one of nine children of the late Charles...
Sherry Lancaster
May 22, 2020
Leicester – Sherry Lancaster, 67, passed away peacefully on Friday, May 22, 2020 at the Emerald Ridge Rehabilitation and Care Center. A native and lifelong resident of Buncombe County, she was a daughter of the late Walter and Peggy Ann Masters. Surviving are her daughters: Michelle Ingle and husband Jack of Leicester, and Stephanie Brown of Weaverville; grandsons: Chase...
Reba Woody Phillips
May 19, 2020
Reba Woody Phillips, 79, of Asheville, passed away on Tuesday, May 19, 2020, at The Oaks at Sweeten Creek Health Care Facility. She was a daughter of the late Worth Woodrow Woody and Helen Reba Hensley Woody, and was also preceded in death by her husband, Donald “Don” Phillips, and two nephews. She is survived by her daughter, Serina...
Mack Edward Ford, Sr.
May 18, 2020
Woodfin – Mack Edward Ford, Sr., 82, went home to be with the Lord on Monday, May 18, 2020 at his residence while surrounded by his family. He was a son of the late James Garfield Ford and Virgie Lee Chandler Ford Sizemore. He was also preceded in death by his sisters: Margie Raines and Carolyn Hagan; and brothers:...
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