Obituaries
Jane Goodwin
Dec 26, 2023
Asheville - Jane Goodwin passed away peacefully in Asheville on Dec 26th, the day after her favorite day of the year.
Jane was born Martha Jane Blankenship & raised in Rutherfordton, NC. An all-state basketball center & school newspaper editor, she graduated from Western Carolina University in 1957.
Her career as an English teacher allowed her to see Lee Edwards...
Mae Bell Moses
Dec 20, 2023
NOTE CHANGE:
Due to Covid within the family and out of respect for everyone, they have decided to have a private burial. Please keep them in your thoughts and prayers.
WEAVERVILLE – Mae Bell Moses, age 91, of Weaverville, went to be with the Lord on December 20, 2023.
Mrs. Moses was born on January 22, 1932, in...
Ronald Richard Kinkaid
Dec 16, 2023
WEAVERVILLE – Ronald Richard Kinkaid, age 84, left this world peacefully from Care Partners Solace Hospice Center on Saturday, December 16, 2023, after a brief but intense battle with a blood infection.
Ron was born and raised in Philadelphia by working parents and his maternal grandmother, and he was an excellent student. With the Vietnam War approaching, he enlisted in...
Patricia Ann Gibbs White
Dec 16, 2023
BARNARDSVILLE – Patricia Ann Gibbs White, age 76, of Barnardsville went to be with the Lord on Saturday, December 16, 2023.
Patricia was born on October 27, 1947, in Buncombe County where she had lived most of her life. She was an avid crafter and collected angels and dolls. Patricia also loved to sing. She is the daughter of the...
George Edward Mieloch
Dec 14, 2023
George Edward Mieloch, 74, passed away on Thursday, December 14, 2023 at Solace in Asheville after a brief illness.
A native of Shrewsbury, NJ, George was the son of the late John and Jean Mieloch. He was also preceded in death by his first wife, Martha Mieloch; a brother, Frank Mieloch; a sister, Jean Mieloch; and a step son, R....
Juanita Wooten Mace
Dec 14, 2023
WEAVERVILLE – Juanita Louise Wooten Mace, age 78, passed away peacefully on Thursday, December 14, 2023, surrounded by family.
Juanita was born on July 6, 1945, in Yancey County, North Carolina. She was the daughter of the late James Wooten and Ada Anderson Wooten. She was also preceded in death by her son, Alan Buckner; her brother-in-law, Bud Davis; and...
Everest Marie Raye Maltry
Dec 12, 2023
ASHEVILLE - Everest Marie Raye Maltry, 18 Days, passed away on Tuesday, December 12, 2023 at Duke University Hospital.
The daughter of Patrick Maltry and Maria Waller Maltry, she was born on November 24, 2023 in Buncombe County.
Everest is also survived by three brothers, Eli, Ethan and Emerson Maltry; maternal grandparents, Tom and Jackie Waller; paternal grandparents, Huey and...
Felix Antonio Lagos Ulloa
Dec 12, 2023
Felix Antonio Lagos Ulloa, 90, of Asheville, NC went home to be with his Lord and Savior Jesus Christ on December 12th, 2023. He was preceded in death by his wife, Laura Frances Snow; and parents, Juan Alberto Lagos Fuentealba and Raquel del Carmen Ulloa.
Felix is survived by his loving family and friends in Chile and...
Annie Mae Stamey
Dec 12, 2023
Swannanoa - Annie Fowler Stamey, age 98, of Swannanoa, died Tuesday, December 12, 2023.
Mrs. Stamey was born August 25, 1925, in Madison County to the late Otis and Mildred Riddle Fowler. She was a resident of Buncombe County for most of her life. She was a homemaker and retired from Charles D. Owen Company after 10 plus years.
In...
John Paul Johnson
Dec 9, 2023
WEAVERVILLE – John Paul Johnson, 79, passed away on Saturday, December 9, 2023, at his home in Weaverville.
John was born on December 4, 1944, in Omaha, Nebraska. He was the son of the late Dorothy M. and John Johnson. He is also preceded in death by his sister, Diane Rodriguez; and his niece, Angela Dolezal.
John received his undergraduate...
Kay Sluder Taylor
Dec 7, 2023
ALEXANDER – Kay Lee Sluder Taylor, 83, of Alexander, NC, died in her home on Thursday, December 7, 2023, surrounded by her loved ones.
She was preceded in death by her husband of 61 years, Clyde James “Jay” Taylor; parents, Charles Erza Sluder, Jr. and Lova Jeanette Sluder; and sisters, Jeanette Bosserman and infant Mary Sluder.
Kay...
Betty Ann Webb Fields
Dec 6, 2023
BARNARDSVILLE – Betty Ann Webb Fields, 75, passed away on Wednesday, December 6, 2023, at her home in Barnardsville.
Betty was born on August 11, 1948, in Buncombe County, North Carolina. She was the daughter of the late Otis Webb, Sr. and Mary Elizabeth Harwood Webb. She is also preceded in death by siblings, Shirley Ray, Lorraine Edwards, Otis Webb,...
Dorothy Yearout
Dec 6, 2023
Dorothy Hensley Yearout, 89, passed away on Wednesday, December 6, 2023 at Aston Park Healthcare Center.
Mrs. Yearout was born on June 25, 1934 in Madison County, the daughter of the late John Hensley and Elizabeth Rice Hensley, and was a resident of Buncombe County for most of her life.
Dorothy retired from Square D in 1999. She was a...
Frank John Picard, III
Dec 4, 2023
Frank John Picard, III, age 78, of Arden, passed away on Monday, December 4, 2023 at Mission Hospital. He was born in New York, NY on May 28, 1945 to the late Frank John Picard, Jr. and Loretta Fitzpatrick Picard. In addition to his parents, Frank was also preceded in death by grandsons, Rayne Picard and Dylan Michael Picard,...
Rev. Jim Moore
Dec 4, 2023
Weaverville-Rev. Jim Moore, age 73, of Weaverville was welcomed into the arms of Jesus, Monday, December 4, 2023.
Jim was born in Buncombe County, September 6, 1950, to Columbus and Molly Watkins Moore. Except for a brief time, Jim was a lifetime resident of Banks Town Road, Weaverville. He was a proud Black Hawk and graduated from North Buncombe High...
Betty Justice Jordan
Dec 4, 2023
ASHEVILLE - Betty Justice Jordan, 88, passed away on Monday, December 4, 2023 at Solace in Asheville.
Betty was born in Buncombe County, the daughter of the late Clyde Odessa Justice. She relocated to Florida and then to Chicago, IL. She spent many years in Chicago and eventually retired from the City of Chicago Police Department.
She was a Christian...
Frances Louise Buckner
Nov 30, 2023
BARNARDSVILLE - Frances Louise Buckner, age 92 of Barnardsville passed away on Thursday, November 30, 2023, at her home. She was born October 4, 1931, in Buncombe County to the late Elmer H. and Dale Morris Buckner.
Miss Buckner was a charter member of Barnardsville United Methodist Church and had served as organist and pianist. She also served as...
Shelby Jean Garrison Shields
Nov 30, 2023
Shelby Jean Garrison Shields, age 86, of Weaverville passed away peacefully on Thursday, November 30, 2023, surrounded by family.
She was born September 27, 1937, in Buncombe County to the late Ewell and Bessie Banks Garrison.
Shelby was a 1955 graduate of North Buncombe High School and still kept up with her local classmates. Throughout her life, Shelby...
Glenn Max Frisbee
Nov 28, 2023
BARNARDSVILLE – Glenn Max Frisbee, age 92, of Barnardsville, passed away on November 28, 2023.
Glenn was born on November 24, 1931, in Madison County and was a resident of Buncombe County for most of his life. He was the son of the late Frank Frisbee and Agnes Teague Frisbee. He is also preceded in death by his wife,...
Rowena S. Sprouse
Nov 26, 2023
ASHEVILLE – Rowena S. Sprouse, age 76, of Asheville, passed away on Sunday, November 26, 2023, at her home surrounded by her family. Rowena was born on September 7, 1947, in Buncombe County. She was the daughter of the late Horace Silvers and Grace McIntosh Silvers. She was also preceded in death by her stepdaughter, Tracy Edwards; and her great-grandson,...
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