Obituaries
Elizabeth Giles McDonald
May 2, 2010
WEAVERVILLE—Elizabeth Giles McDonald, 88, of Ox Creek Road, died peacefully Sunday, May 2, 2010. She is survived by her daughters, Donna L. McDonald and her partner, Lucy Nehls, and Mary Neil Picard; grandson, Dylan Picard; sisters, Jessie Silber, Grace Surles, and Sara Davis; and brother, Joe Giles. A private family memorial service will be held in Linden, NC, at a...
Frankie Blankenship Banks
Apr 30, 2010
ASHEVILLE—Frankie Blankenship Banks, age 57, of 35 Cub Rd., was called home to live eternally with her Lord and Savior on April 30, 2010. Frankie was born December 24, 1952, in Buncombe County. Most important in Frankie's life were serving her Lord and taking care of her family and friends. She was a member of First Church of the Nazarene....
Wanda Buckner Arrington
Apr 26, 2010
WEAVERVILLE—Wanda Buckner Arrington, age 63, of 312 Jupiter Rd., died Monday, April 26, 2010. Wanda was born December 5, 1946, in Buncombe County. She dearly loved her family, especially her grandchildren, and loved cooking. She was a lifelong member of Locust Grove Baptist Church where she enjoyed working with the homebound ministry. She had a passion caring for elderly people....
Yvonne Carson Hutchins
Apr 17, 2010
BLACK MOUNTAIN—Yvonne Carson Hutchins, age 83, of 115 Old State 10 Road died Saturday, April 17, 2010. Mrs. Hutchins was born June 14, 1926 in Detroit, Mich. to the late Oscar Lee and Mabel Brown Carson. She had been a resident of Buncombe County since she was 29 years old. After 24 years of service she retired from Blue Ridge...
Eileen Fleegal
Apr 12, 2010
WEAVERVILLE—Eileen Hunter Fleegal, age 85 of Weaverville died Monday, April 12, 2010. Mrs. Fleegal was born July 25, 1924 in Yancey County and was a resident of Buncombe County for most of her life. Eileen was a former nurse and a member of Long's Chapel Baptist Church. She was a daughter of the late Charles F. and Dorcas Rochester Hunter...
Anna Cecile Ray Bass
Apr 7, 2010
SWANNANOA—Anna Cecile Ray Bass 48, passed away Wednesday April 7, 2010 after a short illness. Anna was born November 26, 1961 to the late Cecil L. Ray who died in 1981 and Helene Kuehnel Ray who now resides in Germany. She was a 1979 graduate of Enka High School and graduate of Cecil's Business College. Surviving in addition to her...
Grant Herron
Apr 4, 2010
ASHEVILLE—Grant Herron, age 66, of Old Leicester Hwy., died Sunday, April 4, 2010. Mr. Herron was born October 24, 1943, in Buncombe County. He was a retired truck driver and bulldozer operator. He also delivered the Asheville Citizen-Times. Grant enjoyed spending time on the ball field with his grandchildren and talking with anyone he met. He was preceded in death...
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