Obituaries
Bill Eilers
Jun 23, 2019
Bill Eilers, age 64, of Asheville, died Sunday, June 23, 2019.
Bill was born August 1, 1954 in Sioux City, Iowa. He was preceded in death by his parents, Dr. Robert W. Eilers and Donna Marie Billick Eilers. He was an avid motorcyclist and enjoyed track days all around the southeast as well as riding on the Blue Ridge Parkway or...
Jeffrey Alan Scott
Jun 22, 2019
WEAVERVILLE – Jeffrey Alan Scott, age 55, of Weaverville, died Saturday, June 22, 2019.
Mr. Scott was born January 22, 1964 in Los Angeles County, CA and was a resident of Buncombe County for a number of years. He was formerly employed at Walmart.
Surviving is his girlfriend, Rebecca Rice.
His funeral services were private. Burial was in West Memorial Park.
West Funeral Home...
Vera Darlene Johnson Bartlett
Jun 20, 2019
WEAVERVILLE– Vera Darlene Johnson Bartlett, age 51, unexpectedly went home to her Lord and Savior, Thursday, June 20, 2019.
She was born February 7, 1968 in Asheville. She was a graduate of Enka High School and Skyland Academy of Cosmetic Arts. She worked at Roses in Candler while putting herself through school. She worked at several hair salons in the Candler...
Russell Shelton
Jun 18, 2019
MARSHALL – Russell Shelton, age 70, of Madison County, went home to be with the Lord, Tuesday, June 18, 2019.
Russell was born August 21, 1948 in Madison County to the late Everett and Kathleen Martin Shelton; he was a resident of Madison County for most of his life. He was a retired truck driver and U.S. mail carrier. Russell served...
Essie Lee Cauley Verner
Jun 17, 2019
WEAVERVILLE– Essie Lee Cauley Verner, age 99, of Weaverville, died Monday, June 17, 2019.
Mrs. Verner was born September 3, 1919 in Milan, Georgia to the late William L. and Sallie Bell Achord Cauley. She was a former clerk with JC Penny’s, and worked as a floor secretary with the Baptist Memorial Hospital in Gadsden, AL. She was a caregiver until...
James Edward Maney
Jun 15, 2019
James Edward “Ed” Maney, age 83, of Barnardsville died Saturday, June 15, 2019.
Ed was born August 4, 1935 in Barnardsville where he lived all of his life. He was a retired farmer and also retired from N.C. Dept. of Transportation. Farming and being on Maney Mountain were his passions. Ed was a founding member of Barnardsville United Methodist Church. He...
Ray Hubert Morgan
Jun 14, 2019
WEAVERVILLE– Ray H. Morgan, age 87, completed his earthly journey Friday, June 14, 2019 at the John F. Keever Solace Center.
Born January 7, 1932, he was the third son of Creed S. Morgan and Lula “Jamie” Dillingham Morgan. Ray attended Mars Hill College until drafted by the US Army. He served during the Korean Conflict in the 25th Infantry, 3rd...
Betty Jean Farthing Hughes
Jun 12, 2019
WEAVERVILLE - Betty Jean Farthing Hughes of Weaverville, North Carolina, passed away on June 12, 2019. Mrs. Hughes was a native of Watauga County. She and her husband and two sons moved to Weaverville in 1965 from Boone.
Preceding her in death were her husband, Harold H. Hughes, Sr., who died in 1981; her parents, Carter J. and Maude Farthing; her...
Sandra Sluder Tweed
Jun 11, 2019
WEAVERVILLE– Sandra Sluder Tweed, age 71, of Weaverville, died Tuesday, June 11, 2019.
Sandra was born September 21, 1947 in Buncombe County to Mary Sue Morris Sluder and the late Harold A. Sluder; she was a resident of Buncombe County all of her life. Sandra graduated from North Buncombe High School, UNCA and received her Master’s Degree from Western Carolina University....
Rex Hensley, Jr.
Jun 9, 2019
ASHEVILLE – Charles “Rex” Hensley, Jr., age 76, of Asheville died Sunday, June 9, 2019.
Mr. Hensley was born June 15, 1942 in Buncombe County to the late Charles R. and Juanita Grindstaff Hensley; he was raised by his grandmother, Florence Hensley. Rex was employed for nearly 50 years as a salesman for Glidden Paint Co.; he retired as the manager...
Carolyn Joann Craig Ballard
Jun 9, 2019
WEAVERVILLE– Carolyn Joann Craig Ballard, age 74, of the Ox Creek Community, died Sunday, June 9, 2019.
Mrs. Ballard was born May 31, 1945 in Buncombe County to the late Robert W. and Pauline McDaniel Craig; she was a resident of Buncombe County for most of her life. She was a member of Carolina Baptist Tabernacle. In addition to her parents,...
Paul Gene Moss
Jun 6, 2019
WOODFIN - Paul Gene Moss, age 79 of Woodfin, died Thursday, June 6, 2019.
Mr. Moss was born May 3, 1940 in Buncombe County to the late Aaron N. and Vernie Maynor Moss. He retired from Steelcase Mfg. and was a veteran of the U.S. Army. Paul was a loving husband, father and grandfather.
He is survived by his wife, Brenda Worley...
Kali Elizabeth Mae Holderfield
Jun 4, 2019
WEAVERVILLE– Kali Elizabeth Mae Holderfield gained her angel wings in her sleep on June 4, 2019 at 12 years old. She was born in Asheville, NC on June 22, 2006 to Lisa Mohler and Calvin Holderfield.
Kali was the most loving, strong-willed, sweetest, determined little girl. She always lit up the room with her beautiful vibrant smile. Everyone that met Kali,...
Dot Holladay
Jun 1, 2019
ASHEVILLE - Dorothy “Dot” Jean Brooks Holladay, age 91, of Asheville, died Saturday, June 1, 2019.
Dot was born July 3, 1927 in Charlotte, NC to the late Davidson and Neely Jordan Brooks. She had lived in Asheville since 1971 and was a member of Grace Covenant Presbyterian Church since 1972.
In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by...
Betty Plemmons Edwards
May 31, 2019
WEAVERVILLE - Betty Edwards, age 78, of Weaverville, died Friday, May 31, 2019.
Mrs. Edwards was born May 1, 1941 in Madison County to the late Bryan and Nellda Lusk Plemmons. She lived most of her adult life in Buncombe and Madison Counties. Betty retired from UNCA Food Services. She was a member of Flat Creek Baptist Church. In addition to...
Sammy Parker
May 30, 2019
WEAVERVILLE– Sammy Parker, age 61, of Weaverville went to be with his Lord Thursday, May 30, 2019.
Sammy was born September 17, 1957 in Buncombe County where he had lived all of his life. He was a 1975 graduate of N.B. High School. Sammy was a service manager in the HVAC industry. An avid golfer, gardener and cook, he was a...
Dillon "Bubba" Akins
May 26, 2019
WEAVERVILLE–Dillon “Bubba” Akins, age 19 of Weaverville took his heavenly flight with his Daddy, Ronnie Akins and his friend, Johnny Laws Sunday, May 26, 2019.
Dillon was born March 21, 2000 in Mercer County, West Virginia. He was a resident of Buncombe County since age one month.
He was a “Black Hawk” since kindergarten and graduated with honors from North Buncombe High...
Jonathan "Johnny" Alexander Laws
May 26, 2019
ASHEVILLE– Jonathan passed on Sunday, May 26, 2019 at 18 years old. Jonathan was involved in a fatal ATV accident alongside his best friend Dillon, Dillon’s father Ronnie, and Dillon’s nephew, Colby. Colby survived the accident and is currently in recovery.
Jonathan is leaving his mother, Kerith Boyette; brother, Nathanael Laws; father, Terry Laws and wife Renee; brother, Adam Metcalf and sister,...
Ronnie Akins
May 26, 2019
WEAVERVILLE–Ronnie Akins, age 47 of Weaverville took his heavenly flight with his son, Dillon “Bubba” Akins and Dillon’s friend, Johnny Laws Sunday, May 26, 2019.
Ronnie was born March 25, 1972 in Pemiscot County, MO. He was raised in Arkansas and was a resident of Buncombe County for the past nineteen years. He was a self-employed painter, and owner of his...
Leonard B. Buckner
May 24, 2019
WEAVERVILLE– Leonard B. Buckner, age 72, died Friday, May 24, 2019.
Mr. Buckner was born October 1, 1946 in Riverside County, CA to the late Chief Master Sergeant Kermit C. Buckner and Ira Hall Buckner; he was a resident of Buncombe County most of his life. Leonard served in the U.S. Air Force.
In addition to his parents, he was preceded in...
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