Obituaries
Nellie Lunsford Bell
Jun 7, 2023
WEAVERVILLE– Nellie Lunsford Bell, age 92, of Weaverville, passed away on Wednesday, June 7, 2023.
She was born on May 28, 1931, in Madison County to the late Carl and Roxie Meadows Lunsford. And was a resident of Buncombe County for most of her life.
She is survived by two daughters, Sheila Rathbone (J.R.) and Melissa B. Bailey; a son,...
Terrold Waldon Fox
Jun 1, 2023
WEAVERVILLE– Terrold “Terry” Waldon Fox, age 82, of Weaverville died Thursday, June 1, 2023.
Terry was born September 16, 1940, in Madison County, North Carolina, to Ida and Ned Fox. He and his sister, Alloree, graduated from Berea College in Kentucky. After college, Terry earned his MSW from Florida State University. He married his college sweetheart, Linda Page, bought a...
David W. Webb
Jun 1, 2023
MARSHALL – David W. Webb, age 85, of Marshall died Thursday, June 1, 2023.
David was born December 4, 1937, to the late Marston Roger Webb and Anita Giarracco Webb. His father was employed in the international division of the Dupont Corporation and the family was located in Mexico City for a portion of David’s youth. After graduating from boarding...
Dennis Eugene Peek
Jun 1, 2023
WEAVERVILLE– Dennis Eugene Peek, age 65, of Weaverville passed away unexpectedly at his residence Thursday, June 1, 2023.
He was born February 24, 1958, to the late Rufus Henry Peek and Louisa Ramsey Peek.
He is survived by a daughter, Elena Denise Peek of Asheville and son, Andrew Christian Peek also of Asheville. He is also survived by four brothers,...
Bruce Eugene Davison
May 31, 2023
GASTONIA - Bruce Eugene Davison, age 69, passed away on Wednesday, May 31, 2023. Bruce was born on February 22, 1954, in Buncombe County to the late Rosalie Henry Branch and J. Eugene Davison. He was also preceded in death by his brother, Scott Davison.
Bruce grew up in Buncombe County and attended Lee Edwards High School. He...
Kathy Diann Greenfield
May 30, 2023
WEAVERVILLE– Kathy Diann Greenfield, age 68 of Weaverville, went to be with Jesus on Tuesday May 30, 2023, after battling ALS for seven months.
Kathy was born in Greenville, KY on November 5, 1954, to the late Frankie and Earline Watkins. She grew up in Owensboro, KY and was the first in her family to attend college, graduating...
Joseph Guy Brigman
May 20, 2023
CATONSVILLE, MD – Joseph Guy Brigman, age 53, of Catonsville, MD., passed away at Perry Point VA Medical Center, Perry Point, MD on Saturday May 20, 2023, after a courageous two-year battle with colon cancer.
He was born February 24, 1970, in Asheville, NC to Joseph D. and Margaret Harper Brigman. He was an eagle scout and a 1988...
David Alan McNair
May 20, 2023
WEAVERVILLE – David McNair peacefully left us on Saturday, May 20, 2023 at the young age of 63.
He leaves behind his wife, Emmalou; his beautiful daughters, Jami and Heather and their other halves, Rain and Billy; and his two granddaughters, Kylie and Aubriella (and hopefully more to come). He also left behind his very close brother, Doug (always joking...
Timothy Arnold Dorsey
May 20, 2023
ASHEVILLE – Timothy Dorsey, 56, passed away on Saturday May 20, 2023 at Mission Hospital.
A native of Buncombe County, Tim was the son of the late Arnold Dorsey and Inez Thomas. He was also preceded in death by his sister-in-law, Tina and his step son, Matthew.
Tim is survived by his fiancée, Paula; his daughter, Krystal (Shannon); two grandchildren,...
Sylvia Lewis Harward
May 19, 2023
ASHEVILLE - Sylvia Lewis Harward, a beloved wife, mother, and grandmother passed away peacefully at her residence on Friday, May 19th, 2023 surrounded by her loving family.
Born on April 5th, 1938, in Badin, NC, Sylvia was the daughter of the late Walter Hudson Lewis and Willie Shaver Lewis. She pursued a career in the banking...
Michael Randall
May 15, 2023
LEICESTER - Michael (Mike) Lee Randall passed away on May 15th, 2023 in Asheville NC.
A native of Buncombe County, he was born on April 12, 1951, the son of the late Garland Whittington Randall and Ruth Lee Jones Randall. He was also preceded in death by a brother, Leslie Garland Randall and a baby sister.
Michael attended Lee Edward...
Leonard G. Wilburn
May 15, 2023
WEAVERVILLE- Leonard G. Wilburn, age 83, passed away peacefully with his family by his side on Monday, May 15th, 2023. He was born on July 7th, 1939, to the late Arthur and Maude Workman Wilburn. In addition to his parents, he was also preceded in death by his siblings, John Wilburn, Mary Wilburn Clemmons, and Rosie Wilburn Muller. He leaves...
Jack Creekmore
May 14, 2023
WEST PALM BEACH, FL - Jack Creekmore passed away on May 14th, 2023 in Johnson City, TN.
Jack was born May 2, 1927 in Philadelphia, PA and was 96 years old when he passed away. His primary residence was in West Palm Beach, FL with a secondary residence in Weaverville, NC.
Jack was married to Freda Creekmore for...
Carmel Riley Suttles
May 13, 2023
ASHEVILLE - Carmel Riley Suttles of Asheville passed away at home Saturday, May 13, 2023, after a long battle with cancer.
He was 86 years old and son of the late Fairda and Julia Surrett Suttles. An infant sister and two brothers, Reeves and Forrest Suttles preceded him in death.
Surviving are his loving wife of 66 years,...
Annie Blanche Rice Szott
May 8, 2023
Annie Blanche Rice Szott, age 81 of Weaverville, went to meet her Lord and Savior on Monday, May 8, 2023 with her family by her bedside. Annie was born July 2, 1941, in Madison County as the only child to the late Hugh Roosevelt and Theoria Kent Rice. In addition to her parents, she was also preceded in death by...
Krystal Ray Davis (Fender)
May 6, 2023
Krystal Ray Davis (Fender), age 49, of Weaverville, won her battle and went home to be with the Lord on Saturday, May 6th, 2023 at her home surrounded by her loving family. Born on March 18, 1974, in Buncombe County to parents Steve A. Ray and the late Alberta May Coker, Krystal lived in Buncombe County most of her life.
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Beth Elderd
May 6, 2023
WEAVERVILLE - Beth Elderd passed away on May 6th, 2023 just shy of her 77th birthday after a seven-year battle with Parkinson's disease.
Beth was born in Long Island and was a proud graduate of Plainview High School. Soon after, she met the love of her life, Ben Elderd and then her travels began. After some time in Nevada, she...
Estory W. Edwards
May 4, 2023
Estory W. Edwards, an outstanding cook and a loving member of her family, passed away peacefully on May 4th, 2023, at the age of 91.Estory was born on February 9th, 1932, in Yancey County. She was the daughter of John and Mary Williams. Estory was married to Tommy Dale Edwards and they were blessed with three children - Eugene, Douglas...
Wanda Gosnell Stewart
May 2, 2023
MARS HILL - Wanda Gosnell Stewart, 81, went to be with the Lord on Tuesday, May 2, 2023 at her residence. She was born in Buncombe County on October 10, 1941 to the late Pender Henderson and Jesse Marie Jones Gosnell. In addition to her parents, Wanda was also preceded in death by her brother, James Edward Gosnell; sister, Patricia...
Walter Alexander Londenberg, Jr.
Apr 28, 2023
FAIRVIEW - Walter Alexander Londenberg, Jr. (Buddy) of Asheville, NC, passed away on April 28, 2023. He was 85 years old. Buddy was preceded in death by his parents, Walter Alexander Londenberg, Sr. and Della Belle Tennant Londenberg; and his wife of 30 years, Susie Foster Londenberg.
Surviving are his children; Susie Winterling (Mike), Buddy Londenberg (Shelby), and Belinda Webb....
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