Obituaries
Marie Dillingham Haynes
Apr 21, 2011
BARNARDSVILLE—Marie Dillingham Haynes, 88, of Barnardsville passed away peacefully on Thursday, April 21, 2011, at the Brian Center in Weaverville. She was surrounded by her loving family. A native of Buncombe County, Marie was born July 21, 1922. She was a daughter of the late Thomas Lester and Connie Bumgarner Dillingham. She was the devoted wife of the late J....
Emma Lou Thomas Waycaster
Apr 19, 2011
ASHEVILLE—Emma Lou Thomas Waycaster, 92, of Asheville, died Tuesday, April 19, 2011, at her home. Mrs. Waycaster was born June 14, 1918, in Yancey County and was a resident of Buncombe County for most of her life. She attended Gospel Tabernacle. She was the daughter of the late Creed Delbert and Sallie Gouge Thomas. In addition to her parents, she...
Helen Cantrell Shelton
Apr 18, 2011
WEAVERVILLE—Helen Cantrell Shelton, age 89, of Weaverville, died Monday, April 18, 2011. Mrs. Shelton was born June 16, 1921, in Madison County and was a resident of Buncombe County for most of her life. She was an avid quilter and member of the Red Hat Society. Her life revolved around family and faith. She was a member of Christ United...
Almeta Baylor Ponder
Apr 13, 2011
ALEXANDER— Almeta Baylor Ponder, 83, of Fletcher Martin Rd., went to meet her Lord and Savior on Wednesday, April 13, 2011. Mrs. Ponder was born April 26, 1927, in Buncombe County. She retired from Mills Manufacturing and Buncombe County Schools. She was a member of Alexander Missionary Baptist Church. She was a daughter of the late Robert J. and Nora...
Dr. Richard R. Gilbert
Apr 13, 2011
ASHEVILLE—On January 6, 2011, The Rev. Dr. Richard R. Gilbert died at home with his loving wife, Juanita Swann-Gilbert, at his side. A memorial service celebrating Dick's life will be held at 3:00 p.m., Saturday, April 16, 2011, at Central United Methodist Church, 27 Church St., Asheville. Born in Thomasville, GA, on October 21, 1924, Dick was the son of...
Anna Katherine Vance
Apr 4, 2011
Kannapolis, NC Mrs. Anna Katherine Gregory Vance, 30, of 707 Carson Court, passed away Monday, April 4, 2011, at her home. A funeral service is scheduled for 4:00 pm Saturday, April 9, 2011, at First Presbyterian Church of Weaverville, NC. Pastor Skip Gillikin will officiate. Interment will follow at West Memorial Park in Weaverville. The family will receive friends from...
Rosemarie Zweemer
Mar 30, 2011
ASHEVILLE—Rosemarie Zweemer, age 73, of 54 Kuykendall Branch, died Wednesday, March 30, 2011. Mrs. Zweemer was born August 21, 1937, in Manhattan, N.Y., and was a resident of Lakewood, N.J., for 27 years. She moved to Asheville 16 years ago. In her earlier years, she enjoyed gardening. She was preceded in death by her parents, Joseph and Vera Lento Giglio....
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