Obituaries
Jonathan Paul Shoemaker
Sep 18, 2021
WEAVERVILLE – Jonathan Paul Shoemaker, age 37, of Mills River, passed away unexpectedly Saturday, September 18, 2021.
Jonathan was born March 20, 1984, in Palm Beach Gardens, FL; he grew up in Florida and moved to Weaverville just before high school. He graduated from UNCA with a Bachelor’s Degree in Psychology and also had a Teaching License. Jonathan worked at Duke...
Rev. Troy F. Edwards
Sep 17, 2021
WEAVERVILLE/ERWIN, TN – Rev. Troy F. Edwards, age 86, of Erwin, formerly of Weaverville, died Friday, September 17, 2021.
Troy was born June 7, 1935, in Buncombe County to the late Willie Garrett and Dorsey Viola Hollifield Edwards. He was a resident of Buncombe County most of his life and moved to Erwin 18 years ago. Troy was formerly a carpenter...
Fr. Gregory P. Miller
Sep 16, 2021
ALEXANDER - The Reverend Father Gregory P. Miller of the Anglican Province of America passed from this life Thursday, September 16, 2021 at his home in Alexander.
Fr. Miller was born October 19, 1956 in Casper, Wyoming to the late Forrest Ogden and Vila Jane Miller, and grew up on the West Coast where he developed a profound love for “the...
Norma Dockery Metcalf
Sep 12, 2021
WEAVERVILLE – Norma Dockery Metcalf, age 87, of Weaverville, passed away at the Brian Center on Sunday, September 12, 2021.
Mrs. Metcalf was born in Buncombe County to the late Cyrus Dockery and Lillie Swann Dockery. Norma was a joyful lady who enjoyed quilting, canning, playing piano, tending her flowers, and gardening. She was a lifelong member of the Weaverville Presbyterian...
Franklin Dale Scott
Sep 7, 2021
Franklin Dale Scott, age 81, of Weaverville, N.C. passed away on Tuesday, September 7, 2021 at his residence. He was born in Lillydale, TN to the late Jang and Geneva Scott. In addition to his parents, Franklin was also preceded in death by his sister, Bessie “Inez” Parrish and brother, Carson Wayne, who passed in infancy.
Known as Dale by his...
Lorretta Ann Waldroup
Sep 6, 2021
BLACK MOUNTAIN – Lorretta Ann Waldroup, 70, of Black Mountain, was taken to her Heavenly home on September 6, 2021.
She was the daughter of the late Ed Waldroup and is survived by her mother, Emma Waldroup; brother, Ed Waldroup, Jr. (Sandra); and sister, Dinah Young (Floyd).
Due to Covid 19, a private graveside service will be held in Penland Cemetery, Weaverville. ...
Lewis Wallace Sprinkle
Sep 4, 2021
WEAVERVILLE – Lewis Wallace Sprinkle, 52, passed from this life to his eternal home on September 4, 2021, at Johnson City Medical Center in Johnson City, TN.
Lewis was a native and longtime resident of Weaverville, NC. Lewis lived in Johnson City, TN for the past four years where he was caregiver for his mother. After her death, he was...
Connie Marie Kilcoyne
Sep 4, 2021
ASHEVILLE - Connie Marie Kilcoyne, 63, of Asheville died of a heart attack late Saturday evening, September 4, 2021.
Connie was a graduate of North Buncombe High School, class of 1976, and graduated with honors from Central Piedmont Community College, class of 2014.
Connie worked many years as a Life Insurance Agent and continued to keep her license active after retirement. She...
Dorothy J. Scott
Sep 2, 2021
Dorothy J. Scott, age 94, of New Bern, formerly of Asheville, passed away Thursday, September 2, 2021.
Mrs. Scott was born January 13, 1927, in Boston, MA. She graduated from Malden Hospital School of Nursing and worked most of her career as an RN. Dorothy was a member of First Baptist Church of Asheville. She was preceded in death by her...
David Brank
Sep 1, 2021
WEAVERVILLE – Robert David Brank, age 82, died Wednesday, September 1, 2021 at his home.
Mr. Brank was born May 23, 1939 in Buncombe County. He had lived in the homeplace in Reems Creek his entire life. David retired as the chief clerk to Norfolk Southern Railroad. He was a member of the American Dairy Goat Association; showed dairy goats and...
Betty Lou Edwards Banks
Aug 28, 2021
Betty Lou Edwards Banks, age 89, of Dillingham Road, went home to be with Jesus on Saturday, August 28, 2021.
Betty was born November 20, 1931 in Yancey County, graduated valedictorian from Bald Creek High School. Married at 18, she moved to the Dillingham community in Barnardsville and began creating lifetime friendships. Dillingham Presbyterian became her church family and she taught...
Esther LaVonne Hansen
Aug 23, 2021
WEAVERVILLE – Esther LaVonne “Bonnie” Hansen, age 90, of Weaverville, died Monday, August 23, 2021.
Mrs. Hansen was born December 21, 1930, in Polk County, Florida to the late William McKinley Bates and Allie Shannon Davison Bates. Bonnie was a graduate of Spring Arbor College in Spring Arbor, Michigan and was the wife of a Methodist minister. In addition to her...
Orva Lee Roberts
Aug 23, 2021
WEAVERVILLE - Orva Lee Roberts, age 91, passed away August 23, 2021. He was born July 23, 1930, in Flat Creek, NC and was a life-long resident of Buncombe County.
He graduated from Flat Creek High School, then joined the Army in 1951. While in the Army, he graduated from leadership school and obtained skills that served him throughout his life.
Orva...
Lula Hensley Roland
Aug 22, 2021
Lula Jeanette Hensley Roland, 101, of Weaverville, NC met her Lord and Savior face to face on Sunday, August 22, 2021. She was the daughter of the late Joseph and Mamie Penix Hensley. An amazing woman, she lived her 101 years full of life, love, and laughter.
She retired from Square D, but continued serving others by babysitting and...
Grace Grater Pinson
Aug 17, 2021
WEAVERVILLE/ N. MANCHESTER, IN – Grace Grater Pinson, age 87, of Weaverville, died Tuesday, August 17, 2021.
Mrs. Pinson was born November 10, 1933, in Hamilton County, OH and was a resident of Weaverville since 2011. In N. Manchester, IN she was President and member of the School Board for 20 years. She was active in the Local Community Park Board...
Charles Allan Herndon
Aug 16, 2021
WEAVERVILLE - Charles Allan Herndon, age 70, passed away on August 16, 2021 in Asheville, NC. The family is grateful for the nurses and doctors at Mission who provided compassionate care during his illness and passing.
Charles was born on August 29, 1950 in Charlotte, NC. He graduated from Independence Senior High School in Charlotte in 1968, and UNC Charlotte in...
Raymond Lawrence Reynolds
Aug 15, 2021
WEAVERVILLE – Raymond Lawrence Reynolds, age 87, of Weaverville passed away Sunday, August 15, 2021.
Mr. Reynolds was born October 26, 1933, in Philadelphia, PA to the late George and Catherine Taylor Reynolds.
Surviving are his wife Patricia Reynolds; daughters, Dianna Billig-Belding, and Teresa Benner; sons, James Reynolds, John Benner and Lawrence Benner; four grandchildren, Jennifer Billig, Steven Billig and wife Jacqueline,...
Zayn Matthew Banks
Aug 13, 2021
Zayn Matthew Banks went to be with the Lord on Friday, August 13, 2021, just a few days before his first birthday.
Zayn was born August 17, 2020 in Mecklenburg County. He was the light of our life and made everyone smile when he was around. He was so strong willed and we will miss him so much.
Left to cherish...
Patricia Sawyer
Aug 13, 2021
ASHEVILLE – Patricia Sawyer, age 53, of Asheville, passed away Friday, August 13, 2021.
Mrs. Sawyer was born October 14, 1967, in Buncombe County. She enjoyed antiquing and searching for special finds for her grandchildren and spending time with her family.
She is survived by her husband, Randy Sawyer; her mother, Frankie Littrell; her sons, Cameron Webb and Colby Webb and his wife,...
Earl M. Kuykendall
Aug 9, 2021
BARNARDSVILLE – Earl M. Kuykendall, age 86, of Barnardsville, went home to be with his Lord and Savior Monday, August 9, 2021, at home surrounded by his loving family.
Mr. Kuykendall was born February 11, 1935, in Rutherfordton, to the late James Phillip and Minnie Wilson Kuykendall. During his life, Earl worked in farming, and textile manufacturing until he retired. Earl...
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