Obituaries

Michael J. St.Clair

Michael J. St.Clair

Sep 1, 2017

WEAVERVILLE– Michael J. St. Clair, age 75, of Weaverville, died Friday, September 1, 2017. Mr. St. Clair was born January 14, 1942 in Los Angeles, CA. He served in the United States Marines for 30 yrs. He was the husband of the late Judith St. Clair who died in 2008. Surviving are his wife of seven years, Carol McMichael; daughter,...

Josefina Antoni de Kelemen

Josefina Antoni de Kelemen

Aug 29, 2017

MARSHALL, NORTH CAROLINA – Josefina “Fina” Antoni de Kelemen, age 87, of Marshall died Tuesday, August 29, 2017. Mrs. Kelemen was born November 27, 1929 in Venezuela, where she had lived most of her life, moving to Marshall to be close to her twin daughters. She was among the first female graduates from Civil Engineering in Venezuela. After retiring from...

June DeHart Kelley

June DeHart Kelley

Aug 28, 2017

ASHEVILLE – June DeHart Kelley, age 70 of Asheville died Monday, August 28, 2017. Mrs. Kelley was born January 25, 1947 in Buncombe County to the late John and Annie Hyer DeHart and was the granddaughter of the late William and Cleo Hyer. She was employed at IBM in Atlanta, Ga. and was a member of Grace Episcopal Church. She...

Patricia Sharon Williams

Patricia Sharon Williams

Aug 28, 2017

ASHEVILLE – Patricia Sharon Williams, age 78, of Asheville, died Monday, August 28, 2017. Mrs. Williams was born February 6, 1939 in Scioto County, OH and was a resident of Buncombe County since 1980. She was preceded in death by her parents, Jack S. and Juanita Campbell Bond. Surviving are her husband, James Williams; daughters, Suzette Molling and husband Michael...

William A. Nordland

William A. Nordland

Aug 20, 2017

ASHEVILLE– William A. Nordland, age 91, of Asheville, died Sunday, August 20, 2017. Mr. Nordland was born June 13, 1926 in Wharton, NJ and was a resident of Buncombe County since 1988. Bill loved the Lord with all his heart. He loved his wife, Carolyn with whom they had a bible study in their home for twenty years, ministering to...

Edward H. McIlvaine

Edward H. McIlvaine

Aug 15, 2017

ALEXANDER – Edward “Eddie” H. McIlvaine, died on Tuesday, August 15, 2017. Eddie was born in Washington DC and was a resident of the Asheville area for the past 49 years. He graduated from Mars Hill College (University) and previously served in the National Guard. Eddie was an avid animal lover and antique collector. Surviving are his wife Pat; daughter,...

Cecil M. Williams

Cecil M. Williams

Aug 12, 2017

WEAVERVILLE – Cecil M. Williams, age 94, of Lakeshore Drive died Saturday, August 12, 2017. Mr. Williams was born January 28, 1923. A native of Easley, SC he had lived in Buncombe County for 60 years. He held an undergraduate degree from USC, Columbia, SC and a master’s degree in Chemical Engineering from John Hopkins University. Cecil was a member...

Levon Warren

Levon Warren

Aug 11, 2017

ASHEVILLE – Levon “Lee” Warren, age 81 of Asheville died Friday, August 11, 2017 at John F. Keever Solace Center. Mr. Warren was born February 5, 1936 in Buncombe County where he had lived all of his life. He proudly served his country in the US Air Force from 1954-1966. After returning from service he was a homicide investigator with...

Paul J. Buckner

Paul J. Buckner

Aug 11, 2017

BARNARDSVILLE– Paul J. Buckner, age 83, of Barnardsville died Friday, August 11, 2017. Mr. Buckner was born October 11, 1933 in Buncombe County where he had lived all of his life. Paul liked to fish and hunt, spending time outdoors; and he enjoyed NASCAR racing. He retired from Buncombe County as a heavy equipment operator and served in the US...

Landon Kendred Wallen

Landon Kendred Wallen

Aug 10, 2017

WEAVERVILLE – Landon Kendred Wallen, 89, passed away Thursday, August 10, 2017. He was born May 5, 1928 to the late George Harry and Mary Scarborough Wallen in Buncombe County where he lived most of his life. He was also preceded in death by three brothers Charles, Howard and Earl Wallen; and two sisters Pauline Ball and Sarah Smith. Kendred...

Jo Ellen Silver Parris

Jo Ellen Silver Parris

Aug 7, 2017

Jo Ellen Silver (Corn) Parris, age 78, died Monday, August 7, 2017. Jo and her twin sister, Jeanne were born October 15, 1938, in Madison County; her mother passed away shortly thereafter. Jo’s Aunt Easter and her husband Theodore Corn took the twins to raise as their own, along with their three children, Bob, T.W. and Beulah. Mrs. Parris was...

Ted E. Golden

Ted E. Golden

Aug 5, 2017

BARNARDSVILLE – Ted E. Golden, age 78, of Barnardsville, died Saturday, August 5, 2017. Mr. Golden was born, August 23, 1938 in Buncombe County, where he had lived all of his life. He was a retired truck driver, farmer and rock mason, a man of many trades. Ted was preceded in death by his parents; Lloyd and Geneva Webb Golden,...

Fay Jean Hille Henderson

Fay Jean Hille Henderson

Jul 27, 2017

MARSHALL – Fay Jean Hille Henderson, age 82, of Marshall, died on Thursday, July 27, 2017. Mrs. Henderson was born April 22, 1935 in Freeport, IL and was a resident of Madison County since 1973. She enjoyed her friends, especially those at The Senior Center in Marshall. Fay had participated in the Senior Olympics and enjoyed crafting.

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Jeffrey Ray Masters

Jeffrey Ray Masters

Jul 17, 2017

WOODFIN – Jeffrey Ray Masters, age 52, of Woodfin, died Monday July 17, 2017. Mr. Masters was born, September 28, 1964 in Buncombe County, where he had lived all of his life. Funeral Services will be held at 11:00 a.m. Saturday July 22, 2017, in the Chapel of West Funeral Home, with Reverend Jim Moore officiating. Burial will be in...

Judith Banks Wilson

Judith Banks Wilson

Jul 13, 2017

WEAVERVILLE – Judith “Judy” Banks Wilson, age 76, of Weaverville, peacefully joined her daughter, Tina Wilson and her parents, Jay Hugh and Ruth Carter Banks, in Heaven on July 13, 2017. Judy was born, June 22, 1941 in Buncombe County. Judy accepted Christ as Her Savior in April 1983 and was a member of Mt. Sheba Baptist Church. She loved...

Betty McElreath Young

Betty McElreath Young

Jul 12, 2017

WEAVERVILLE – Betty McElreath Young, age 90, of Weaverville, died Wednesday, July 12, 2017, at her home. Mrs. Young was born July 19, 1926 in Buncombe County where she had lived most of her life. Betty was a wonderful homemaker, enjoyed flower gardening, cooking and taking exceptional care of her entire family. She was a loving wife, mother, grandmother, and...

Mary Bell Dockery

Mary Bell Dockery

Jul 11, 2017

Mary Bell Dockery, age 92, died Tuesday, July 11, 2017. Mrs. Dockery was born November 9, 1924, in Leavenworth County, KS. A resident of Buncombe County for most of her life, she worked as the Cafeteria Manager at Weaverville Elementary School for 26 years. She was the daughter of the late David Eugene and Ruby Lyda Bell and wife of...

Cecil Eugene Carter

Cecil Eugene Carter

Jul 1, 2017

CECIL EUGENE CARTER ASHEVILLE – Cecil Eugene Carter, age 78, of Asheville, died Saturday, July 1, 2017. Mr. Carter was born September 16, 1938, in Davidson County, TN and was a resident of Pennsylvania for most of his life. For the last 5 years, he made Asheville his home. He worked for Lone Star Cement Company for 30 years and...

Elise Pulaski Fishwick

Elise Pulaski Fishwick

Jun 29, 2017

WEAVERVILLE – Elise Pulaski Fishwick, age 75, formerly of Weaverville, died Thursday, June 29, 2017. Mrs. Fishwick was born October 10, 1941. She was the wife of the late Robert William Fishwick, Jr. who died in 2001. Her services will be held at 11:00 a.m., Saturday, October 28, 2017, in the Chapel of West Funeral Home, 17 Merrimon Ave., Weaverville,...

Betty Carver Call

Betty Carver Call

Jun 27, 2017

ALEXANDER – Betty Carver Call, age 81, died Tuesday June 27, 2017. Mrs. Call was born December 3, 1935. She was a member of Enon Baptist Church, Marshall. Her parents, Thomas J. and Bonnie Burleson Carver; husband Thomas Call; daughter, Linda Reaves; brothers James and Charles Carver; and granddaughter, Rebecca Reaves, all preceded her in death. Surviving are her daughter,...