Obituaries
Betty Moss McElroy
Oct 19, 2024
Betty Moss McElroy, age 86, of Woodfin died Saturday, October 19, 2024.
Mrs. McElroy was born January 23, 1938, in Buncombe County to the late Hobart & Harriett Hyder Moss, she lived all her life in Buncombe County. She was a devoted daughter, wife, and mother; always looking out for everyone else. She loved her dogs.
In addition to her parents, she...
Euris "Bill" Ballard
Oct 19, 2024
WEAVERVILLE – Euris "Bill" Ballard, age 85, of Weaverville passed away Saturday, October 19, 2024.
Mr. Ballard was born April 6, 1939, in Yancey County to the late Lattie H. and Margaret Shepherd Ballard and was a resident of Buncombe County for most of his life after marriage.
Bill was a tobacco farmer alongside taking care of his cattle. He served in...
Florine Faulkner Coscia
Oct 19, 2024
ASHEVILLE – Florine Faulkner Coscia, age 89, peacefully went to heaven at River Bend Health and Rehabilitation (Formerly the WNC Baptist Home) on October 19, 2024, after several years of declining health. She was born on January 1, 1935, in Marshall, NC. She was preceded in death by her dear husband, Rev. Louis N. Coscia, who passed away on May...
Allen Lewis Freeman
Oct 17, 2024
WEST BUNCOMBE- Allen Lewis Freeman, age 74, of West Buncombe passed away on Thursday, October 17, 2024 at Autumn Care of Marion.
Mr. Freeman was born December 1, 1949 in Buncombe County where he had lived all of his life. He served in the United States Army during Vietnam and received various medals and commendations, including the Bronze Star Medal. Allen...
William Ernest Lyda
Oct 17, 2024
ASHEVILLE – William “Bill” Lyda, age 84 of Asheville went to be with the Lord, Thursday, October 17, 2024.
Bill was born January 31, 1940, in Buncombe County to the late Ernest Charles and Pauline Ashley Lyda. He lived most of his life in Buncombe County and as a young man they spent some time in Jacksonville, NC, where his father...
James Wesley Maloy, Sr.
Oct 16, 2024
WOODFIN - James "Wesley" Maloy, Sr., age 84, of Woodfin went to be with the Lord on Wednesday, October 16, 2024, at Mission Hospital.
Mr. Maloy was born on February 17, 1940, in Jacksonville, FL and was a resident of Buncombe County for most of his life. Wesley joined the United States Army right out of high school and then moved...
Roberta Pyle Hudson
Oct 14, 2024
WEAVERVILLE – Roberta Rae Pyle (Robbie) Hudson, age 60, entered into rest with the Lord on Monday, October 14, 2024. She was born on January 24, 1964, in New Rochelle, NY to the late Robert Edgar and Betty Loraine Ray Pyle.
Robbie touched so many lives as a Pre-K teacher for 25 years. Throughout her life, Robbie was the living embodiment...
Ruby "Margie" Carter
Oct 14, 2024
WEAVERVILLE – Ruby “Margie” Carter, age 89, went to be with the Lord on Monday, October 14, 2024, at Mission Hospital. She was born on June 14, 1935, in Buncombe County where she lived all her life. She was the daughter of the late Mark and Bonnie Jane Moore Wright. She was also preceded in death by her husband, James...
Philip Leland Corns
Oct 11, 2024
Philip Corns went home to be with the Lord on Friday, October 11, 2024, at the age of 84, after a valiant two-year battle with lung cancer.
He was born in Hillsboro, IL. Philip joined the Navy, serving four years that included duty on the submarine tender USS Orion, as well as on the submarine USS Cubera. After leaving the Navy,...
Carl "Mark" Robinson, Jr.
Oct 10, 2024
Carl Marcus “Mark” Robinson, Jr., age 71, passed away on Thursday, October 10, 2024. He was born on March 25, 1953, in Buncombe County where he resided all of his life.
Mark was a 1971 North Buncombe High School graduate and served in the United States Navy from 1972 to 1976. Mark attended college at AB Tech and Western Carolina University....
Nathanael Cedar Hoy-Pin Groseclose
Oct 7, 2024
Nathanael Cedar Hoy-Pin Groseclose, beloved son, brother, and grandson, went into the arms of Jesus at his home on October 7, 2024. Born on December 29, 2008 in Buncombe County, he brought joy and light to all who had the privilege of knowing him.
Nathanael put his trust in JESUS Christ at a young age and was baptized at the age...
Mary Ann McLaughlin Shaw
Oct 3, 2024
In Loving Memory of Mary Ann McLaughlin Shaw
With profound sadness, we announce the passing of our beloved family matriarch, Mary Ann McLaughlin Shaw. Born in 1939, Mary and her twin brother, Frank Reed McLaughlin Jr., came into this world as the cherished children of Virginia Mae McLaughlin (née Wilson) and Frank Reed McLaughlin Sr., in Arlington, Virginia.
Frank Sr. worked as...
Patricia "Patty" Marlene Cole
Oct 3, 2024
Patricia "Patty" Marlene Cole (DeAngelo), age 73, of Weaverville, NC passed peacefully into the arms of the Lord on October 3, 2024, surrounded by the love she gave so freely throughout her life. She is now reunited with her beloved golden retriever, Saylon, who was always by her side.
Patty was a light in the lives of everyone she met, known...
Shirley Marie Rotolo
Sep 28, 2024
Shirley Marie Rotolo, 55 years old of Weaverville, NC died of natural causes on September 28, 2024. She was born in Port au Prince on January 23, 1969 to Yves Lecoin and Rose Jerty Prezeau.
Shirley spent a happy early childhood in Port au Prince, Haiti, and grew up in Brooklyn, New York, with her parents and sister Regine. After earning...
Cozette Louise Gibson
Sep 27, 2024
Cozette Louise Gibson was born March 1, 1942, in San Francisco, California and passed away September 27, 2024 at Emerald Ridge Rehabilitation and Care Center in Asheville, North Carolina after a two year battle with dementia. Cozette graduated from California State University at NorthRidge receiving a bachelor’s degree in accounting and obtained her Certified Public Accountant license. Later in life...
Mary "Blanche" Conner Eller
Sep 23, 2024
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Mary “Blanche” Conner Eller, age 81, of Greenville, SC, transcended peacefully on September 23, 2024, after a struggle with dementia.
Blanche was born in resher grandmother’s home on February 27, 1943, in Rutherfordton, NC, to Mary “Grace” Curd Conner and the Rev. Roscoe Edward Conner. While she lived for a time in Henderson, NC, she spent most of her childhood and...
Donnie Richard Harris
Sep 23, 2024
Donnie Richard Harris, age 63, of Mars Hill died Monday, September 23, 2024.
He was born January 1, 1961, in Guilford County. Donnie was with the Department of Corrections for 30 years in NC. Most of his career was in Marion but recently he was at Craggy. He was a Staff Sergeant in the National Guard for 27 years and served...
Vera Botnaru
Sep 22, 2024
Vera Botnaru, age 77, of Asheville died Sunday, September 22, 2024.
Her funeral service will be held at 7:00 pm, Wednesday, September 25, 2024, in the Chapel of West Funeral Home.
A graveside service will be held at 10:30 am, Thursday, September 26, 2024, in Clark’s Chapel Cemetery.
West Family Funeral Services is honored to be serving the Botnaru family. Condolences may be...
Barbara "Bobbie" Lowana Carson
Sep 22, 2024
Barbara “Bobbie” Lowana Carson, age 88, of Weaverville went to be with the LORD and was welcomed into the Gates of Heaven by her beloved Grandson Cody Fender, family, and friends, on Sunday morning, September 22, 2024.
Bobbie was born March 12, 1936, in Buncombe County to the late Fred J. and Abbie Holcombe Carson. She retired from Asheville Surgery Center,...
ShirleyAnn MiNei Bingham
Sep 19, 2024
ShirleyAnn “MiNei” Bingham, age 84, passed away on Thursday, September 19, 2024, in Maryville, TN. ShirleyAnn was born on October 1, 1939, in Panama City, Panama to the late Enrique Broce Llopis and Eva Ernesta Lyma-Young Lewis. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Robert Bingham, Jr. who died in 2018; her son, Anthony...
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