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Reverend Robert Philip Selman
Mar 12, 2019
Rev. Robert Philip Selman, 86, of Alexander, died Tuesday, March 12 at St. Joseph Hospital in Asheville after a brief illness. He was born August 4, 1932 in Detroit, MI. He is survived by his wife of 62 years, Edna Reese, sons Bob of Alexander NC and Ron (and wife Jennifer) of Marshall NC, daughter Linda (and husband Greg)...
Fannie Mae Rogers (Moore)
Mar 12, 2019
Fannie Mae Rogers, 74, of Erwin, Tennessee passed away on Tuesday, March 12, 2019. In addition to her late husband, Thomas W. Rogers, she is preceded in death by her parents, Earl and Edith Eileen Trent Moore.
She is survived by her daughters, Camille Mace (Dean) and Suzanne Wilder; sons, Mike Rogers (Kristin) and Frankie Rogers (Kirby);...
Virgil Howard Sutherland
Mar 8, 2019
Virgil Howard Sutherland, 78, of Weaverville passed away on Friday, March 8, 2019. He was the son of the late Posey and Edna Duckett Sutherland. Virgil was a US Army Veteran and a member of Victory Fellowship Worship Center.
He is survived by his wife of 41 years, Ruth Shook Sutherland; daughter, Linda Davis; sisters, Betty and...
Gerald Roberts
Mar 8, 2019
Gerald D. Roberts, 79, formerly of Pennsylvania passed away on Friday, March 8, 2019. He was the son of the late Fred Martin and Vivian Crowder Roberts. Gerald was a graduate of Berea College and retired from Glaxo Smithkline Pharmaceutical Company as a research chemist.
He is survived by his sisters, Darlene Buckner (Bruce) and Cheryl Huff...
Vera Wallin
Mar 7, 2019
Vera Mae Crowder Wallin, 89, of Swannanoa, passed away Thursday, March 7, 2019. She was the daughter of the late Bristol and Neil Howell Crowder. In addition to her parents she is preceded in death by her husband, Ralph Wallin. Vera is survived by her sons, Ronnie, Jerome, and Bob Wallin as well as eight grandchildren, twelve great grandchildren, and...
William Eric Gillis
Mar 4, 2019
William Eric "Whitey" Gillis was called home to be with the Lord on March 4, 2019. He was born May 14, 1947 in Asheville, NC. He was raised in Oteen and lived in Weaverville, NC for the majority of his life.
Eric was the best husband, Dad and Pop to his family; loved and adored by his...
Louise Eller
Mar 3, 2019
Louise Briggs Eller, 92, went home to be with her Lord and Savior and her husband, Carl Branson Eller of 50 years, on Sunday, March 3, 2019. She had been a resident for the last six years at Madison Health and Rehabilitation. In addition to her late husband, she is preceded in death by her parents, Benjamin and Ennis Runion...
Stephanie Leah Waldrup
Mar 2, 2019
Stephanie Leah Gardner Waldrup, 45 of Asheville passed away Saturday, March 2, 2019. She was the daughter of Cathey Allen Gardner and the late Ronald Gardner and was employed by Mission Hospital. In addition to her mother, Stephanie is survived by her husband, Cimarron Waldrup; daughters, Hannah Waldrup Jarvis (Jesse) and Gabby Waldrup; brother, Jeffrey Gardner (Shawna); and granddaughter, Calli...
Angela Kay Abshire
Feb 18, 2019
Angela "Kay" King Abshire, 66, of Hot Springs, passed away Monday, February 18, 2019. She was a native of Madison County and the daughter of late Carl and Jerda Mae King McCarter.
Kay is survived by her sons, Dewey Ronald Wills (Lisa) and Brian Wills (Melissa); sisters, Joann Huff, Billie June Woods (Gerald), and Judy Payne (Richard);...
Carl Chandler
Feb 15, 2019
Carl Andrew Chandler, 59 of N. Main Street, passed away Friday at his residence. He is the son of the late Eugene and Velma Lee Shelton Chandler. In addition to his parents, he is preceded in death by a brother Larry Chandler. Carl is survived by his wife of 31 years, Patricia Chandler; sons, Gene Chandler, Kirk Ramsey, Mark Ramsey...
Gary Donovan Ealey
Feb 15, 2019
Gary Donovan Ealey, 76, of Grapevine Road, passed away Friday, February 15, 2019. Gary is the son of the late James Arthur and Ocie McKencie Ealey. He is also preceded in death by his sister, Virginia Hackworth (Payne). Gary was an Army veteran worked as an NC Agriculture Extension Agent in Madison County for over 30 years and served...
Allen Ramsey
Feb 11, 2019
Allen (Al) Edward Ramsey, Jr., 85, of Buckwood Drive, went home to be with his heavenly father Monday, February 11, 2019 at Elderberry Health Care surrounded by his loving family. He was the son of the late Allen Edward Ramsey, Sr. and Ruth Mills Ramsey. In addition to his parents he is preceded in death by his wife, Linda Dianne...
Edith Ramsey
Feb 7, 2019
Edith Gosnell Ramsey, 78, of Revere Road, passed away Thursday, February 7, 2019 at Memorial Mission Hospital. She is the daughter of the late Robert and Cora Chandler Gosnell. In addition to her parents she is also preceded in death by sisters, Catherine Norton, Ruby Chandler, Levella Chandler and brothers, Josh and Benjamin Gosnell. She is survived by her husband,...
Mary "Jolene" Brigmon
Feb 5, 2019
Mary "Jolene" Buckner Brigmon, 81, of Dillingham Road, passed away Tuesday, February 5, 2019 at John F. Keever Solace Center. She was the daughter of the late Allie Jane Crues Buckner and Roy and Sadie Buckner. In addition to her parents, she is preceded in death by her husband, Robby Clark Brigmon. Mrs. Brigmon was a beautician for over 45...
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