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Adrienne Dorothea "Dottie" Bradley Sherrill

Adrienne Dorothea "Dottie" Bradley Sherrill

Sep 19, 2023

PLEASE NOTE CHANGE IN FUNERAL SERVICE TIME DUE TO HOMECOMING PARADE

 

 WEAVERVILLE - Dorothea "Dottie" Bradley Sherrill of Weaverville passed away on Tuesday, September 19, 2023.

She was born on November 26, 1935, in Washington DC, to the late Lucy Sheppard Bradley and Dr. Jeter Carroll Bradley.  She moved to Weaverville with her parents in 1949.

A graduate of Western...

Selma Norwood

Selma Norwood

Sep 16, 2023

Hot Springs - Selma Norwood, 75, of Hot Springs, peacefully made her journey to her heavenly home on Saturday, September 16, 2023.

Left behind to carry on her love and servitude are her cherished husband, Glenn; daughter, Melissa; son-in-law Ricky; stepsons Brian and Glenn; and a host of beloved family and friends. Selma’s fur babies Hank, Lady, Sissy, and Penny...

Carroll Biggs

Carroll Biggs

Sep 15, 2023

Carroll Biggs, age 88 of Weaverville, died Friday, September 15, 2023.

Carroll was born November 16, 1934, in Buncombe County to the late James Dewey & Eliza Jane Hyder Biggs. He was a member of Mt. Sheba Baptist Church. In addition to his parents, he was also preceded in death by his brothers, James Junior Biggs, Charles Edward Biggs, and...

Rachel Ellis Cruey

Rachel Ellis Cruey

Sep 7, 2023

WOODFIN – Rachel Lucille Ellis Cruey, age 94, of Woodfin, passed away peacefully Thursday, September 7, 2023.  Rachel was born on December 2, 1928 in Buncombe County. She was the daughter of the late Lucille Medler and Roy Ellis. She is preceded in death by her first husband, Carl Benison, second husband, Lindsey Cruey; and brothers, Ernest Ellis and twin,...

Ronald Gary Van Gyn

Ronald Gary Van Gyn

Sep 2, 2023

BARNARDSVILLE – Ronald Gary Van Gyn, 68, of Barnardsville passed away on Saturday, September 2, 2023, at CarePartners Hospice Solace Center in Asheville.

Ron was born on November 10, 1954, in Teaneck, New Jersey.  He was the son of the late Louis and Florence Van Gyn.

He grew up in Oakland Park, Florida, where he attended vocational school.  For...

Charles J. Haney

Charles J. Haney

Aug 30, 2023

ASHEVILLE – Charles J. Haney, age 85, passed away Wednesday, August 30, 2023, at Solace.

Charles was born to the late Commodore Randolph Haney and Elsie Woods Haney. He served in the 92nd Artillery Division in the US Army from 1961 to 1963 and was stationed at Ft. Bragg. After 42 ½ years of service he retired from Ecusta in...

Barbara Morrow Sexton

Barbara Morrow Sexton

Aug 30, 2023

 

BARBARA MORROW SEXTON

 

WEAVERVILLE – Barbara Morrow Sexton, age 82, of Weaverville went to be with the Lord Wednesday, August 30, 2023.

Barbara was born May 24, 1941, in McDowell County, NC and was a resident of Flint, Michigan for 25 years, she returned home in 1983. She was a member of Crossroads Church for 40 years, and...

Norma Jean Lloyd Stephen

Norma Jean Lloyd Stephen

Aug 27, 2023



WEAVERVILLE – Norma Stephen passed away quietly on August 27, 2023, in Hospice care at her home in Weaverville, North Carolina.Norma was born on January 20, 1934, in Albany, Indiana.She was the daughter of the late Joseph and Hazel LeMaster Lloyd. She was also preceded in death by her husband, Richard Stephen; sister, Anna Butcher; and brothers, Joseph Lloyd...

Linda Jamison Lowman

Linda Jamison Lowman

Aug 27, 2023

ASHEVILLE – Linda Jamison Lowman, age 73, passed away Sunday, August 27, 2023 surrounded by her family after a courageous battle with cancer. 

Linda was born on January 28, 1950 in Jackson County. She was the daughter of the late Earl Andrew and Mildred Monteith Jamison. She is also preceded in death by her late husband, Tony Philmore Lowman; a...

Doris Garrison Van Arsdale

Doris Garrison Van Arsdale

Aug 24, 2023

   ASHEVILLE - Doris Garrison Van Arsdale, 86, of Asheville, was carried away by the angels on August 24, 2023.

   Doris was born in Rock Hill, SC, and spent her childhood in Greer, SC. She studied at Limestone College and was a career banker. Doris was dedicated to her many customers at the Wachovia/Wells Fargo branch in Biltmore, from which she...

Joe Green

Joe Green

Aug 20, 2023

MARSHALL – Joe Green passed away on August 20, 2023, at CarePartners Hospice Solace Center in Asheville.

Joe was born on October 4, 1931 in Madison County, North Carolina. He was the son of the late George E. and Lucy Tweed Green. He is also preceded in death by sisters, Kate Green, Christine Green Ponder, Mary Ruth Black (William), and...

Alton Lamarr Bradley

Alton Lamarr Bradley

Aug 17, 2023

 

Al Bradley of Weaverville, NC slipped the surly bonds of this life to be with his Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ, forever in eternity on Thursday, August 17, 2023.

Al was born on January 1, 1964, in Hickory, NC. He was raised by wonderful parents Dave and Pat Bradley in Beech Community near Weaverville. He graduated from North Buncombe...

William Kenneth Worley

William Kenneth Worley

Aug 16, 2023

ASHEVILLE – William “Kenneth” Worley, age 96, passed away on Wednesday, August 16, 2023.

Mr. Worley was born on May 1, 1927, in Madison County and was a resident of Buncombe County for most of his life. He was the son of the late Edward Burnett and Ina Mae Buckner Worley. Mr. Worley is also preceded in death by his...

Ponese Evelyn Buckner

Ponese Evelyn Buckner

Aug 14, 2023

 

WEAVERVILLE-Ponese Evelyn Buckner, 84, went to be with the Lord on August 14, 2023, at WNC Baptist Home.

She was born on May 17, 1939 in Buncombe County where lived all her life. She is the daughter of the late Clyde and Evelyn Sluder Buckner. Ponese is preceded in death by her sister, Martha Worley Rich; her son,...

Betty Jane Wible Brazelle Ruhl

Betty Jane Wible Brazelle Ruhl

Aug 13, 2023

   ARDEN – Betty Jane Wible Brazelle Ruhl, 90, died on Sunday, August 13, 2023.

A native of Asheville, NC, Betty was born November 12, 1932, the daughter of the late Garland C. Wible and Eunice S. Wible. She graduated from Lee Edwards High School in Asheville and UNC Greensboro with a Bachelor of Fine Arts degree. Betty’s career in...

David Clark Willard

David Clark Willard

Aug 11, 2023

WEAVERVILLE - David Clark Willard, age 79, of Weaverville, NC passed away peacefully at his home on Friday August 11th, 2023. 

 

David grew up in Old Saybrook, Connecticut. He attended the Valley Forge Military Academy, graduating in 1962 as class president and Regimental Commander. David served as a Navy Corpsman in the Vietnam War on the Hospital ship, the...

James Gilbert Wilson

James Gilbert Wilson

Jul 30, 2023



 

ALEXANDER – James Gilbert Wilson, 89, passed away on Sunday July 30, 2023, at Mission Hospital.

A native of Madison County, NC, Gilbert was the son of the late Hezekiah Gudger Wilson and Minnie Bell Brown Wilson. A veteran of the United States Army, Gilbert served his country in the Korean War. He retired from Thurston Motor Lines...

Samantha Lynn Skabialka

Samantha Lynn Skabialka

Jul 27, 2023

Weaverville - Samantha Lynn Skabialka, 9, passed away on Thursday July 27, 2023.

Her family is planning to hold services privately.

Joe Harold Hope, Jr.

Joe Harold Hope, Jr.

Jul 26, 2023

   WEAVERVILLE – Joe Harold Hope, Jr., age 91, of Weaverville, NC died Wednesday, July 26, 2023. This photo is of Joe and wife, Jean on their 50th anniversary while at the Masters Golf Tournament in Augusta, GA. Mr. Hope was born July 17, 1932 in Kansas City, MO to the late Joe Harold Hope, Sr. and Marybelle Stocks Hope.

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James Donald (Don) Yelton

James Donald (Don) Yelton

Jul 26, 2023

 

 

WEAVERVILLE – James Donald Yelton (Don) a resident of Weaverville passed away at his home on Wednesday, July 26, 2023. After multiple hospitalizations in 2023, Don was able to spend his last week at home enjoying time with his wife Deborah, friends, and his beloved “fur baby” Molly and Molly’s best friend, Bella. The number of friends Don...

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