Obituaries
Ruth Ann (Hall) Coontz
May 27, 2024
Ruth Ann Coontz, 78, passed away peacefully on Monday, May 27, 2024. Born on December 10, 1945 in Elkhart, Indiana to James Hall and Ruby Anderson Dillingham.
Ruth's journey through life was shared with her beloved children; Jerry (Melissa) Stump, Cherie Stump Putnam, Jason Stump, James (Tena) Stump, and Jessica Coontz.
Her life was enriched by the joy of...
Irma Opheim Johnson
May 25, 2024
Irma Opheim Johnson, age 104, passed away on Saturday, May 25, 2024 at the Elizabeth House Hospice.
Irma was born on December 20, 1919 in Foreston, Minnesota. She lived each day with optimism, joy, and gratitude. She was a gracious woman who was beautiful on the outside but even more beautiful on the inside. People gravitated to her. Irma had a...
Gerald Douglas Buckner
May 19, 2024
Gerald Douglas Buckner, age 72, of Weaverville, went to be with the Lord on May 19, 2024, in Asheville where he was born. Gerald is now reunited with his parents Barbara Jean & Elmer Buckner as well as brother-in-law, Earl Wilburn in eternal peace.
Gerald was a man deeply connected to his roots at his homeplace in the mountains. His days...
John "Jack" Wirt Woodcock
May 13, 2024
John “Jack” Wirt Woodcock, an 18-year resident of Weaverville, NC, died at age 80 on Monday, May 13, 2024. After several years of declining health, his warmth and generosity of spirit will be missed by his family and wide circle of friends. He was a happy person who loved life and he was a people person. The old saying “he...
Sherry Gail Calloway
May 9, 2024
Sherry Gail Calloway, age 83, a cherished wife, mother, grandmother, and friend, passed away on May 9, 2024, in Statesville, North Carolina. She was born on March 10, 1941, to parents James Weldon Guffey and Kathleen Ruth Fore Guffey
Gail lived most of her life in Asheville and was a member of Locust Grove Baptist Church. She will always be remembered for...
Justin M. Pangle
May 9, 2024
LEICESTER - Justin M. Pangle, age 41, passed away on May 9, 2024, in Asheville, NC. Born in Chattanooga, TN, on January 16, 1983, Justin grew up and lived much of his life in Knoxville, TN. Beloved son, brother, and uncle, he found joy in various passions, especially cooking. He enjoyed his role as a cook at Brooks Howell...
Robert Dare
May 4, 2024
WEAVERVILLE – Robert “Bob” Dare passed away peacefully at his home on Saturday, May 4, 2024, after a long battle with prostate cancer.
He is preceded in death by his parents, Geraldine (Kiley) and Russell Dare. He is also preceded in death by his brother, Gerald.
Bob was a good family man who will be missed...
Glenda Jo West Huneycutt
May 4, 2024
WEAVERVILLE/ALBEMARLE- Glenda Jo West Huneycutt, age 78, went to be with the Lord, Saturday, May 4, 2024, after a period of declining health.
Glenda was born January 28, 1946, in Buncombe County; she was named after her father and mother, the late Glen West, Jr. and Emily Jo Bishop West. She was a 1964 graduate of North Buncombe High School and...
Arnold "A.D." Davis
May 1, 2024
Arnold “A.D.” Davis, 73, went home to be with the Lord on May 1, 2024, at Valor Hospice at the Charles George VA Medical Center in Asheville, North Carolina. He was born on April 22, 1951, in Buncombe County, where he lived much of his life.
A.D. served in the U.S. Army during the Vietnam Conflict. He raised his family in...
Doris Edwards Wilson
Apr 30, 2024
BOILING SPRINGS, SC - Doris Edwards Wilson, age 85 of Boiling Springs, SC went to be with the Lord Tuesday, April 30, 2024, at Agape Upstate Community Hospice House in Landrum, SC.
Ms. Wilson was born June 7, 1938, in Buncombe County and was a resident there most of her life. She was a member of West Asheville Baptist Church. She...
Charles "Chuck" Ray Boaz
Apr 29, 2024
WEAVERVILLE - Charles “Chuck” Ray Boaz, age 86, of Weaverville went to be with the Lord on Monday, April 29, 2024.
Chuck was born June 11, 1937, in Wayne County, Michigan to the late Rayford B. and Homer Ann O’Neal Boaz. He and his wife moved to the Asheville area in 1999. Chuck was a barber in Michigan for many years...
Judith "Judi" Moore Bartlett
Apr 28, 2024
Judith Sharon Bartlett, known affectionately as Judi, passed away on April 28, 2024, in Buncombe County, NC. She was born on November 8, 1953, in Newport, TN. Judi was a dedicated long-term Hab Tech/AFL with Davidson Assisted Family Living, where she cared for others with unwavering compassion and empathy.
Judi's kindness and Christian faith shone brightly through her actions and...
Mary "Lib" Singleton Broadway
Apr 27, 2024
Mary Elizabeth Singleton Broadway (Lib), 96, born in Conway, South Carolina to Reba Inez Singleton and Richard Lee Singleton, passed away on April 27, 2024.
Lib was married to Joseph Raymond Broadway, Jr. (Ray) in 1950, and remained a devoted partner until Ray's passing in 2002.
Lib was preceded in death by her parents and four brothers. She is survived by her...
Thomas Oliver Marr
Apr 22, 2024
WEAVERVILLE – Thomas Oliver Marr, age 91, died Monday, April 22, 2024, at the Elizabeth House.
Mr. Marr was born May 9, 1932, in Minneapolis, MN to the late Marvel Cecel and Helen Hecker Marr. He graduated from the University of Minnesota with an engineering degree and immediately after served in the Navy as a chief ship engineer. He began his...
Claudia Fox Green
Apr 21, 2024
MARSHALL—Claudia Green (née Claudia Marie Fox) passed away peacefully at home on April 21, 2024.
Claudia was born in the home of her parents, Gennie Allen Fox and Claude Fox, on March 9, 1934, on Hunter Branch in Marshall. She married Joe Green on December 20, 1957. She is preceded in death by her parents, her husband, Joe Green (August 20,...
Elwanda Lynette Willett
Apr 20, 2024
Elwanda Lynette Willett, 54, of Alexander, went home to be with her Lord and Savior on Saturday, April 20, 2024. She was born in Alexander to the late Rev. Phil and Joyce Willett. She is survived by her sisters, Tammy Ballard (Eddie), and Christie Willett (Trés), both of Alexander; nephews Dustin Ballard of Alexander, Zack Ballard (Taylor) of Mars Hill,...
Glenn J. Boone, Jr. & Judith B. Boone
Apr 17, 2024
WEAVERVILLE - Glenn J. Boone, Jr, passed on the evening of Wednesday, April 17, 2024, at 80-years of age from metastatic cancer in Monroe, LA. He was staying with his surviving daughter and her family there. He was preceded in death by the love of his life and wife of 56 years, Judith B. Boone (Judy) on October 9, 2019,...
C. Ray Edwards
Apr 13, 2024
WEAVERVILLE – C. Ray Edwards, 77, of Weaverville, went to be with the Lord on April 13, 2024, at the Charles George Department of Veterans Affairs Medical Center in Asheville.
He was born on November 12, 1946, to the late Ernest and Florence Edwards. In addition to his parents, he is predeceased by his infant son, Darrell...
Marie Sammons
Apr 10, 2024
FLETCHER – Rachel Marie Sammons, 82, passed away peacefully at home on Wednesday, April 10, 2024. A native of Buncombe County, she was the daughter of the late Samuel Lester Buckner and Ida Mae McHone Buckner. She was also preceded in death by a brother, Samuel Buckner and a great grandson, Marcus Landon Sammons.
Marie is survived by one daughter, Lynn...
Elsie Massey Davis
Apr 10, 2024
Elsie Massey Davis (Memaw), 82, of Alexander, North Carolina, made her heavenly ascent on April 10, 2024. Born on September 1, 1941, she lived in Buncombe County all her life. She was a member of the Alexander Baptist Church and loved her church family.
Elsie cared deeply for her family and friends, especially her grandchildren and great grandchildren. In her spare...
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