Obituaries
James Gordon VanStory
Nov 26, 2020
WEAVERVILLE– James Gordon “Jim” VanStory, age 87, of Weaverville died Thanksgiving Day, November 26, 2020.
Jim was born June 9, 1933 in Cumberland County, NC to the late William Alfred VanStory and Mary Cooper VanStory. He was a resident of Charleston, SC a number of years and had resided in Weaverville for the past 65 years. Jim enjoyed buying real estate,...
Sandra Gail Crowder Kennedy
Nov 24, 2020
WEAVERVILLE – Sandra Gail Crowder Kennedy passed away and entered eternal peace in the early hours of November 24, 2020.
She was known for her loving personality, grand smile, fashion sensibility, and wonderous laugh. Daughter of the late Clovis and Hope Woodson Crowder, Sandy was a native of Weaverville, NC. She married William Ray Kennedy and was happily married for 61...
Herbert Ray Nelms
Nov 24, 2020
WEAVERVILLE – Herbert Ray Nelms, age 85, of Weaverville, died peacefully at home surrounded by his family, from complications of Guillain Barre Syndrome, Tuesday November 24, 2020.
Mr. Nelms was born September 15, 1935 in Buncombe County to the late Gordon T. and Emma Lou Nelms. Herbert served in the US Air Force from 1956 - 1960 and retired from The...
Larry Eugene Ollis
Nov 23, 2020
ASHEVILLE – Gene Ollis, age 81, went to be with his Lord and Savior Monday, November 23, 2020.
Mr. Ollis was predeceased by his loving parents, L.D. and Burniece Ollis, of Roan Mtn., TN. He was also predeceased by brothers, Ford and Murrell Ollis; and sister, Ella Mae Ollis Gibbs.
Gene is survived by his beloved wife of 53 years, June Kay Allman...
Randy Lee Anders
Nov 20, 2020
BARNARDSVILLE - Randy Lee Anders, age 50, of Barnardsville, died Friday, November 20, 2020.
Randy was born August 8, 1970 in Buncombe County to Burl “Tucker” and Shelby Justice Anders. He was employed with the City of Asheville Parks and Recreation Department. Randy was preceded in death by two brothers, Jerry and Charles Anders.
In addition to his parents, he is survived...
Ashley Nache' Silvers
Nov 15, 2020
WEAVERVILLE – Ashley Nache’ Silvers, age 28, of Weaverville, went to be with the Lord Sunday, November 15, 2020.
Ashley was born February 11, 1992 in Buncombe County to Suelene Letterman Hensley and the late Terry Eugene Silvers; she was a resident of Buncombe County all her life.
Surviving in addition to her mother, are her sister, Miranda Silvers; brother, William Hensley;...
Jackie Shelton
Nov 13, 2020
WEAVERVILLE - Jackie Shelton, age 58, of Weaverville died Friday, November 13, 2020.
Jackie was born October 31, 1962 in Evanston, Illinois. He was owner of JP Shelton Electric and a Veteran of the U.S. Air Force, where he served for six years. Jackie was a member of Piney Mountain Baptist Church. He was an avid hunter and fisherman. He is...
Carol Ruth Edens
Nov 12, 2020
ASHEVILLE - Carol Ruth Edens of Asheville left us to find peace at 77 years of age on November 12, 2020. Her passing was due to complications related to late stage Alzheimer’s disease. She leaves behind three children, nine grandchildren, and cherished extended family and friends.
Carol was born on November 6, 1943 in Arcadia, Louisiana. She has roots, history and...
Steve Higgins
Nov 10, 2020
ALEXANDER – Steve Higgins, age 77, of Alexander, went to be with his Lord after a long battle with cancer, Tuesday, November 10, 2020.
Steve was born February 9, 1943 in Yancey County, he was a resident of Buncombe County most of his life. He retired from Schneider Electric in 2003 after 34 years. Steve loved fly fishing and woodworking.
He was...
Ruby Jay West
Nov 10, 2020
WEAVERVILLE – Ruby Jay West, age 87, of Weaverville, died Tuesday, November 10, 2020.
Miss West was born May 25, 1933 in Madison County to the late Lloyd G. and Etta Ponder West; she was a resident of Buncombe County for most of her life. She was a self-employed seamstress.
In addition to her parents, she was also preceded in death by...
Martha Czerny Kootz
Nov 9, 2020
WEAVERVILLE - Martha Czerny Kootz, age 71, of Weaverville, died Monday, November 9, 2020.
Mrs. Kootz was a resident of Buncombe County since 1984. She was a graduate of Stone Business College and worked in the Yale School of Law as an Administrative Assistant. She formerly worked in Thoms Rehabilitation Hospital as an Administrative Coordinator and later retired from Steinmart. She...
Ann Calloway Johnson
Nov 8, 2020
WEAVERVILLE –Ann Calloway Johnson, age 70, of Weaverville, died Sunday, November 8, 2020.
Mrs. Johnson was born September 1, 1950 in Rutherford County. She was a resident of Buncombe County for most of her life. She was preceded in death by her husband, Ervin R. “Joe” Johnson who died in 2019; father, Junior Lee Calloway, and brother, Clifford Calloway and wife...
Kaitlyn Elisabeth Wilson
Nov 7, 2020
WEAVERVILLE– Kaitlyn Elisabeth Wilson, age 23, of Weaverville received her angel wings on Saturday, November 7, 2020 due to injuries sustained in an automobile accident.
Kaitlyn was a 2015 graduate of North Buncombe High School and a 2019 graduate of UNCA. Her love for children led her to pursue teaching and she sought to make a difference in her student’s lives.
She...
Ann Plemmons Ramsey
Nov 4, 2020
WEAVERVILLE – Ann Plemmons Ramsey of Weaverville, age 81, passed away on November 4, 2020 after a long illness.
Mrs. Ramsey’s lifelong career and passion was teaching. Having graduated from Warren Wilson College and Tennessee Technical College, she served 32 years in public secondary schools teaching business classes. She touched the lives of thousands of North Buncombe students through her high...
Fredia Ball Harwood
Nov 4, 2020
WEAVERVILLE – Fredia Ball Harwood, passed away Wednesday, November 4, 2020.
Fredia was born March 18, 1941 in Buncombe County to the late Wade and Jamie Ball; she was a resident of Buncombe County all of her life. She was a faithful member of Pine Burr Park Baptist Church and was involved with her church family. She enjoyed playing the piano,...
Margaret Rice Edmonds
Nov 3, 2020
WEAVERVILLE – Margaret Rice Edmonds, age 92, of Weaverville, died Tuesday, November 3, 2020.
Mrs. Edmonds was born June 16, 1928 in Buncombe County to the late Wesley and Louella Daniels Rice; she was a resident of Buncombe County all of her life. She sang with the Homeward Bound Quartet and the Gospel Harmoneers Quartet. Margaret was an avid reader, enjoyed...
Roy M. Feringa
Nov 3, 2020
ASHEVILLE – Roy M. Feringa, age 90, passed away on Nov. 3, 2020, in Asheville, NC. He is survived by his wife, Mary Thomas Feringa of Asheville; his son and daughter-in-law, David and Karen Feringa, of Basking Ridge, NJ, and grandchildren Jeffrey, Kaitlyn, Christopher, James, Bradley, Kevin and Grace; his daughter, Marianne Feringa Sutton, of Gainesville, VA, and grandchildren, Anna,...
J.T. Bradley
Nov 3, 2020
WEAVERVILLE– J.T. Bradley, age 83 of Weaverville died Tuesday, November 3, 2020.
J.T. was born September 2, 1937 in Buncombe County to the late Stanley W. and Zeffra Hyatt Bradley. He was a resident of Buncombe County all of his life, with the exception of his travel for work. By trade he was a pipefitter in the construction business and retired...
Edward McDevitt
Nov 2, 2020
WEAVERVILLE / SWANNANOA – Edward McDevitt, 81, of Weaverville, formerly of Swannanoa, died Monday, November 2, 2020, at Emerald Ridge Rehabilitation Center.
Mr. McDevitt was born June 13, 1939 in Madison County, in the Walnut community, to the late Shuford and Cindy Chandler McDevitt.
Edward was employed for 37 years at Beacon Manufacturing. He attended the Salvation Army Church in Asheville and...
Opal Kathleen Pegg Lunsford
Nov 2, 2020
BARNARDSVILLE – Opal Kathleen Pegg Lunsford, age 87, of Barnardsville, died Monday, November 2, 2020.
Mrs. Lunsford was born October 27, 1933 in Buncombe County to the late Harley and Louise Creasman Pegg. She retired from Conrad Industries as a sewing machine operator. Opal was a member of Carson Chapel Baptist Church.
In addition to her parents, she was also preceded in...
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