Obituaries
Kermit Ray Shelton
Jul 31, 2025
WEAVERVILLE – Kermit Ray Shelton, age 79, of Weaverville was welcomed into the Kingdom of Heaven on Thursday, July 31, 2025. He was the son of the late J.D. and Valeria Payne Shelton and was also preceded in death by his in-laws, Glen, Sr. and Alice Wright Rice.
Mr. Shelton was born on March 20, 1946, in Buncombe County and lived...
Larry Joseph Rhodes
Jul 26, 2025
CANDLER – Larry Joseph Rhodes, age 75, passed away on Saturday, July 25, 2025. Larry was born on December 5, 1949, in Buncombe County where he lived for most of his life. He was the son of the late Luther J. and Mallie Cole Rhodes.
Larry was a poet and storyteller who played the guitar. He toured a bit in South...
Freida Mae Hicks Revis
Jul 25, 2025
FAIRVIEW - Freida Hicks Revis, age of 84, passed away on Friday, July 25, 2025.
Freida was born on November 22, 1940, in McDowell County and was a resident of Buncombe County for most of her life.
She was the daughter of the late Lee Roy and Novella Davis Hicks and wife of the late Charlie Revis. Also preceding her in death...
Troy J Banks
Jul 23, 2025
Troy J. Banks, age 97, went to be with the Lord on Wednesday, July 23, 2025.
Mr. Banks was born on May 25, 1928, in Buncombe County where he had lived all his life. He retired from Carolina Power and Light with 40 years of service. Troy was a dedicated softspoken Christian, faithfully serving the Lord as deacon, church treasurer, and...
Terrance David Devereaux
Jul 20, 2025
WEAVERVILLE - It is with both heavy hearts and fond memories that we share the passing of Terrance “Terry” David Devereaux, beloved husband, father, grandfather, great grandfather, brother-in-law, uncle and friend, who passed away peacefully on July 20, 2025, at the age of 86.
Terry was a true original – whether it was cruising in his car or tinkering in the...
Mary Elizabeth Martin Porter
Jul 16, 2025
CHARLOTTE - Mary Elizabeth Martin Porter, a longtime Weaverville resident, died in Charlotte on July 16, 2025, after several years of declining health. She was 94.
A beloved wife, mother, grandparent, sister, friend and teacher, she was born Dec. 1, 1930, in rural Scotland County, NC, to Ferdinand and Mary Holder Martin.
Mary grew up in Laurinburg, NC. Family and playmates called...
Faye Bailey Williams
Jul 13, 2025
ASHEVILLE – Faye Bailey Williams, age 95, of Asheville went to be with the Lord on Sunday, July 13, 2025.
Mrs. Williams was born on February 4, 1930, in Buncombe County where she had lived all of her life. She was a beautician for many years. She was also a member of Beaverdam Baptist Church and attended Elk Mountain Baptist Church.
She...
Joy Plemmons Radford
Jul 12, 2025
WOODFIN – Joy Plemmons Radford, age 82, of Woodfin went to be with the Lord on Saturday, July 12, 2025.
I am writing in remembrance of a devoted mother, grandmother, great grandmother, daughter, sister, and loving wife who was born on February 2, 1943, in Buncombe County where she had lived all her life. Joy has been known to work as...
James "Jim" Henry Hop
Jul 8, 2025
MARSHALL – James “Jim” Henry Hop, age 80, of Marshall passed away on Tuesday, July 8, 2025, at the Solace Hospice Center in Asheville. His family was by his side as they were all throughout his 20 year battle with cancer.
Jim was born on June 6, 1945, in Patuxent, Maryland. After moving many times as his father served in the...
Joy Caccavale
Jul 7, 2025
Joy Caccavale passed away peacefully on July 7th, 2025, following a brief illness. She was surrounded by her loving friends and beloved dog, Caleb. Joy was born in New York and grew up in New Jersey before relocating to Asheville, North Carolina more than 30 years ago. She fell in love with the scenic beauty of the area, and the...
Cornelia Taeko Capps
Jul 6, 2025
CORNELIA TAEKO CAPPS
ASHEVILLE - Cornelia Taeko Capps passed away peacefully at 12:15 a.m. on July 6th, following a courageous battle with lung cancer. She was 76 years old.
Born in Okinawa, Japan on February 15, 1949 to the late Misao and Lloyd Wood, Cornelia moved with her family to Brevard, North Carolina as a teenager. She graduated from Brevard High School...
Linda Buckner Albin
Jul 2, 2025
CHARLOTTE – Linda Buckner Albin, age 76, of Charlotte was welcomed into the Kingdom of Heaven on Wednesday, July 2, 2025, at her home surrounded by her loving family.
Mrs. Albin was born on August 13, 1948, in Buncombe County to the late Ross and Eupha Burrell Buckner. She lived in Weaverville until 58 years ago when she and her husband...
Danny Vinson Maney
Jun 27, 2025
WEAVERVILLE – Danny Vinson Maney, age 74, of Weaverville passed away on Friday, June 27, 2025.
Danny was born on October 21, 1950, in Buncombe County where he had lived all his life.
He was a 1969 graduate of North Buncombe High School and a self-employed Building Contractor. He was a motorcycle enthusiast. He loved lake life, including fishing and storytelling.
Danny was...
Gladys Wiebe Butzbach
Jun 22, 2025
MARSHALL – Gladys Wiebe Butzbach, age 93, of Marshall passed away on Sunday, June 22, 2025, at Mission Hospital.
Mrs. Butzbach was born on September 8, 1931, in Foam Lake, Saskatchewan, Canada to the late Paul Joseph and Sara Balzar Wiebe. One of nine children born into a preacher- teacher-farming family, they traveled by horse drawn wagon and moved to Delta,...
Ernesto Leondro Montoya
Jun 20, 2025
ASHEVILLE - Ernesto Leondro Montoya, 90, passed away peacefully at home in Asheville, North Carolina on June 20, 2025.
Born on September 14, 1934, in Taos, New Mexico, Ernesto remained deeply connected to the land and people that shaped him. A lifelong outdoorsman, he found peace in the mountains and rivers of New Mexico, where he spent countless days fishing, hunting,...
Jerald Franklin "Frank" Ramsey
Jun 20, 2025
ASHEVILLE – Jerald Franklin “Frank” Ramsey, age 85, of Asheville passed away on Friday, June 20, 2025.
Frank was born on September 22, 1939, in Buncombe County where he had lived all of his life. He was a 1957 graduate of Erwin High School and served 4 years in the United States Navy. Frank was an engineer for Norfolk Southern Railroad...
Michelle Marie Roth Guernsey
Jun 16, 2025
WEAVERVILLE – Michelle Roth Guernsey, age 71, of Weaverville, passed away on Monday, June 16, 2025.
Michelle was born on November 24, 1953, in Dayton, Ohio where she had lived most her life; was a resident of Charlotte, North Carolina for eight years and had lived in Weaverville since 1996. She was a retired teller from BB & T Bank. Michelle...
Leslie Rose Clement Bonner
Jun 13, 2025
A Life Lived in Light: Remembering Leslie Rose Clement Bonner
It is with heavy hearts and profound spiritual reflection that we announce the sudden, unexpected passing of Leslie Rose Clement Bonner, 67, who transitioned from this earthly realm on Friday, June 13, 2025, in her beloved woods of Black Mountain, North Carolina, a home-base that held her heart and soul.
Leslie was...
Patricia Parks Michael
Jun 13, 2025
MARSHALL – Patricia Parks Michael, age 92, of Marshall, died Friday, June 13, 2025.
Patricia was born on February 7, 1933, in Buncombe County and was a resident of Marshall since 2013.
Patricia graduated from Lee Edwards High School and was formerly employed at Grace Oil Company which her father founded. She formerly attended First Presbyterian Church, Weaverville. Patricia was an artist,...
Rachel Mary Benjamin
Jun 10, 2025
ASHEVILLE - Rachel Mary Benjamin, born on August 19, 1952, in LaPorte, Indiana, passed away peacefully on June 10, 2025, in Asheville, North Carolina.
Rachel was known for her warm personality and willingness to lend a helping hand. Her commitment to community service exemplified her character and deep-seated belief in humanity’s ability to uplift one another. Rachel made significant contributions as...
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