All Obituaries

        Robert John Pruett, age 88, of Asheville, NC, passed away on Tuesday, February 19, 2019 at his residence. He was born on October 8, 1930 in Buncombe County, NC to the late Lee P. and Lannie Mae Goldsmith Pruett. Robert worked as a carpenter building houses for Union Hall Houses in Baltimore, MD. He was predeceased by his brother, Lee P. Pruett Jr. of Swannanoa. Robert is survived by his sisters, Irene Metcalf and Lois Bertrum, both of Carrollton, GA.    ...

       Joseph Vincent Pitts, age 75, of Old Fort, NC, passed away on Sunday, February 10, 2019 at his home. He was born on March 27, 1943 in Buncombe County to the late Joseph Brown and Rosalie Shope Pitts. Joseph worked as a truck driver for a trucking company and was also a U.S. Air Force Veteran. He was raised on his maternal grandparents' family farm with his Gillis cousins and graduated from Biltmore High School's last class. Up until 1 month ago, he...

       Woodrow Moore, age 71, of Marshall, NC, passed away on Friday, February 8, 2019 at Emerald Ridge Health Care Center in Asheville, NC. He was born on January 4, 1948 in Madison County, NC to the late Floyd and Clara Hensley Moore. Woodrow worked as a lineman for MB Haynes electrical company. Along with his parents, he was predeceased by his daughter, Donna Mae Moore. Woodrow is survived by his brothers, Lester Moore of Asheville and Douglas Moore of Marshall; his...

       Elton Jay Willcox, age 90, passed away on Sunday, February 3, 2019 at the Laurels of Summit Ridge Health Care Center in Asheville. He was a native of Willoughby (Lake County) Ohio. He was born on September 21, 1928 to the late Willis W. and Lula Alberta Tripp Willcox. He was a resident of the Asheville area for several years. He was in Management with Diamond Shamrock Chemical Company. Mr. Willcox was a member Buckeye Baptist Church. He was also a veteran of the US...

       Billy Jack Young, age 58, of Tazwell, TN, passed away on Wednesday, January 30, 2019 at the VA Hospital in Asheville. He was born on September 30, 1960 in Buncombe County to the late Jack and Mary Ann Burleson Young. Billy worked in construction as a cabinet maker and was also a United States Army Veteran. He is survived by his daughter, Sara Young of Asheville; his four brothers, Jerry Young of Swannanoa, Joe Young (Wendy) of Fletcher, Chris West (Kimberly) of...

        Emma Lou Gaddy Morrow, age 88, of Asheville, NC, passed away on Wednesday, January 30, 2019. She was born on August 1, 1930 in Buncombe County, NC to the late William Harley Gaddy and Sarah R. Hensley. Emma worked at NCI; a finisher factory for airplane parts, and was also a member of Biltmore Church. Along with her parents, she was predeceased by her daughter, Donna Morrow. Emma is survived by her son, Doug Morrow of Asheville; her daughter, Kathy Sulc of...

       It is with great sadness that the family of Jerry Lynn Hamlet announces his death due to complications from a stoic battle against Burkitt lymphoma. Jerry spent his final days at home surrounded by his five children and eleven grandchildren, per his final wish.  He was born May 21, 1946 in Lexington, North Carolina to William (Pat) and Ruth Hamlet. God sent his angels to escort Jerry into heaven on January 30, 2019. A man of patience and few words...

       Virginia Pless Remenar died on January 20th 2019 at the age of 99, peacefully in her home. She was born on May 15, 1919 in Canton, North Carolina. She was the third child of John Wesley and Melissa Proffitt Pless. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her sister, Johnnie Pless Teague and two brothers, Clarence P. Pless and John E. Pless. She was graduated from Canton High School and attended Blanton's Business College. She believed with all...

       Roston "Bill" Meldrim Williamson Jr., age 94, of Black Mountain, NC, passed away on Tuesday, January 15, 2019 at Givens Highland Farms. He was born on July 31, 1924 to the late Roston Meldrim Sr. and Bernice McCook Williamson in Bibb County, GA. Bill was the husband of Patricia "Pat" Robinson Williamson; the father of four children; 10 grandchildren; 18 great grandchildren; and the brother of Meldra Williamson Panchelli of Milledgeville, GA. He...

       Theresea Ducker Vanoy, age 82, of Swannanoa, NC, went home to be with her Lord and Savior Jesus Christ on Sunday, January 13, 2019. She was a native of Buncombe County where she lived most of her life and was a member of First Baptist Church of Swannanoa. She was the daughter of the late Radney and Bonnie Russell Ducker. Theresea was preceded in death by her late husband, Billy E. Vanoy who passed away in 1974 and her two children, Radney Payne who passed away in...