Obituaries
Ruben Dale Storm
Apr 27, 2026
WEAVERVILLE – Ruben Dale Storm, age 72, of Weaverville passed away on Monday, April 27, 2026.
Ruben was born on August 17, 1953, in Sumter County, South Carolina. He moved to Buncombe County in May of 1989. A graduate of Hillcrest High School and Central Carolina Technical College with an Associate Degree in Civil Engineering. Ruben retired from Thermo-Fisher. He loved...
Diane Cooper Byers
Apr 27, 2026
WEAVERVILLE - Diane Cooper Byers, 82, of Weaverville, NC passed away peacefully on Monday, April 27th, 2026. She was in the loving care of The Solace Center and attended by just a few of the many people who loved her deeply.
Diane was born in Charleston, South Carolina on February 2, 1944, and happily spent her childhood and teenage years there....
Barbara Clark Revis
Apr 19, 2026
WOODFIN – Barbara Clark Revis, age 70, of Woodfin, passed away on Sunday, April 19, 2026. She was born on December 28, 1955, in Charlotte, NC, daughter of the late Ethel Jean Dewitt and Joseph Clark. She was also preceded in death by brothers, David and Ronnie; and a sister, Patricia.
Barbara lived in WNC for 30 years and earned a...
Gary A. Lankford
Apr 22, 2026
ALEXANDER – Gary A. Lankford, age 77, of Alexander, passed away on Wednesday, April 22, 2026, at the Charles George VA Medical Center.
Gary was born on December 15, 1948, in Buncombe County where he had lived most of his life. He was an owner/operator truck driver and also a carpenter. Gary served in the Marine Corps from 1966 – 1969...
Fred W. Smith
Apr 17, 2026
WEAVERVILLE – Fred W. Smith, a resident of Buncombe County, North Carolina, passed away on April 17, 2026, at the age of 81. Born on October 28, 1944, in Madison County, North Carolina, Fred’s life was marked by dedication, warmth, and a lively spirit that touched all who knew him.
Fred proudly served his country in the United States Navy, demonstrating...
Enoch Wilder Lee Chappell
Mar 26, 2026
With heavy hearts, we announce the passing of our beloved Enoch Wilder Lee Chappell, “Eni,” on March 26, 2026. Born on May 2, 2025, Eni filled our lives with immeasurable joy, love, and light during his time with us. He will be deeply missed and forever cherished by all who knew and loved him.
An informal gathering of family and friends...
Richard Fenton Downer
Apr 28, 2026
WEAVERVILLE – Richard Fenton Downer, age 86, of Herndon, VA, and most recently Weaverville, NC, passed away on Tuesday, April 28, 2026, at his home with his family gathered around him.
Mr. Downer was born on April 26, 1940, in Washington, DC. He was the son of the late Alice Scheibel and R. Fenton Downer and was also preceded in death...
Rose Mary Bombardiere Greynolds
Apr 26, 2026
WEAVERVILLE – Rose Mary Bombardiere Greynolds, age 83, of Weaverville, passed away on Sunday, April 26, 2026. Rose was born on September 24, 1942, in Clarksburg, WV and has been a resident of Buncombe County since 2007. She had previously lived in Florida for 30 years.
She was the daughter of the late Anna Larnnie and Salvadore Bombardiere and one of...
Charlotte Denise Mobley Peters
Apr 24, 2026
WEAVERVILLE - Charlotte Denise Mobley Peters, a dedicated professional and beloved member of her community, passed away peacefully on April 24, 2026, in Weaverville, North Carolina. Born on April 19, 1937, in Santa Barbara, California, Charlotte’s life was marked by a commitment to hard work, family, and an enduring curiosity about her heritage.
Charlotte began her career in the medical field...
Rodney Dale Ogle
Apr 20, 2026
LEICESTER – Rodney “Dale” Ogle, age 76, of Leicester, passed away on Monday, April 20, 2026, at his home.
Dale was born on September 18, 1949, in Buncombe County where he had lived all of his life. He was the son of the late Rial and Rachel Ogle and was also preceded in death by his brother, Ronnie (Carolyn) Ogle. Dale...
Henry "Hank" Steward Anderson
Apr 19, 2026
BARNARDSVILLE - Henry “Hank” Steward Anderson passed away peacefully on Sunday, April 19, 2026. Born on December 4, 1944, Hank lived a life centered on faith, family, and hard work, leaving behind a legacy of love and devotion to those who knew him.
Hank was preceded in death by his parents, William and Jettie Anderson; his sister, Eloise Rice; and his...
Judy Worley Geouge
Apr 18, 2026
WEAVERVILLE – With deep love and heartfelt remembrance, we honor the life of Judy Worley Geouge. Born on September 30, 1949, to the late Layfatte and Helen Worley. She was a precious mother, grandmother, aunt, and a devoted servant of the Lord. She left this world to be with her Savior on April 18, 2026.
A faithful dedicated member of Browns...
Shirley Jean Henderson
Apr 18, 2026
WEAVERVILLE - Shirley Jean Henderson went to her heavenly home on April 18, 2026.
As the oldest child of a family of six children in Madison County, NC, Shirley was born with a heart that was set on loving and caring for those around her. Born on November 24, 1936, Shirley spent her early years in Foster before her family moved...
Ruth Bodenhamer Davis
Apr 17, 2026
Ruth Bodenhamer Davis, a wonderful and loving mother, grandmother, and cherished member of the community, passed away on April 17, 2026, in Buncombe County, North Carolina. Born on September 15, 1937, in Forsyth County, North Carolina, she lived a life marked by a lot of love and kindness.
Ruth served as the office manager at Mitchell Distributing for an impressive 35...
Brent Davis
Apr 11, 2026
WEAVERVILLE – David “Brent” Davis, age 52, of Weaverville, passed away on Saturday, April 11, 2026.
Brent was born on January 17, 1974, in Buncombe County where he had lived all his life. He was the co-owner of Davis Wrecker Service, liked racing hot rods and loved fishing with his brother. He was a member of Oak Grove Missionary Baptist Church...
Sharon Bunde Albert
Apr 6, 2026
WEAVERVILLE – Sharon Bunde Albert, age 86, of Weaverville, passed away on Monday, April 6, 2026. Mrs. Albert was born on September 5, 1939, in Mankato, Minnesota, a daughter of the late Ralph and Leona Lehman Bunde. She was also preceded in death by brothers, Richard Bunde and Ken Bunde.
Sharon was a loving and dedicated mother, grandmother, sister and aunt...
David Grossman
Apr 3, 2026
WEAVERVILLE – The family of David Grossman is deeply saddened to announce his passing on April 3, 2026.
Born on October 24, 1978, in Boston, MA, Dave lived a full and remarkable life. Raised in Charlotte, NC, Dave attended Charlotte Country Day School K-12, graduating in 1997. In 2001, he graduated from Washington & Lee University with a degree in Economics....
Lois Burleson Wilson
Apr 3, 2026
BARNARDSVILLE – Lois Burleson Wilson, age 91, of Barnardsville passed away on Friday, April 3, 2026.
Mrs. Wilson was born on October 3, 1934, in Buncombe County where she had lived all of her life. She was a teacher having taught at Barnardsville and North Buncombe Elementary schools. She was a member of North Black Mountain Baptist Church in Barnardsville. Lois...
Elizabeth Pegg Harkleroad
Apr 2, 2026
ASHEVILLE – Elizabeth Pegg Harkleroad, age 96, of Asheville passed away on Thursday, April 2, 2026.
Mrs. Harkleroad was born on December 13, 1929, in Buncombe County where she had lived all of her life. Elizabeth was a homemaker and the daughter of the late Carroll Creed and Fleeta Hyder Pegg and wife of the late James L. Harkleroad to whom...
Linda Anne Deweese Cribb
Mar 31, 2026
COLUMBUS, N. C. – Linda Anne Deweese Cribb, age 78, of Columbus, North Carolina passed away on Tuesday, March 31, 2026.
Linda Anne was born on December 17, 1947, in Buncombe County where she lived for twenty-one years and then in Henderson County for thirty years and in Polk County until her death.
She was a graduate of A. C. Reynolds High...
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