All Obituaries

          Cecilia Antonia Campbell, age 66, of Asheville, NC, passed away on Friday, May 24, 2019 at Carolina Pines Regional Medical Center. She was born on January 8, 1953 and was a homemaker for her family. Cecilia is survived by her husband, Sammy Campbell of Asheville, NC; and her guardian, Stuart Moran of Arden, NC.           There will be no service per her request. Penland Family Funeral Home is honored to be caring for the Campbell...

            Charles Autry Hensely, age 79, of Asheville, NC, passed away on Thursday, May 23, 2019 at the Laurels of Summit Ridge. He was born on April 14, 1940 in Buncombe County to the late Tony R. and Lillian Reed Hensley. Charles worked as a maintenance man for Walmart stores and was a member of Berea Baptist Church. Along with his parents, he was preceded in death by three sisters. Charles is survived by his wife of 38 years, Jeanne...

                Harold C. Sanders, 94, of Chattanooga, passed away on Sunday, May 19, 2019. Harold was born and raised in Hayesville, North Carolina. He retired from TVA as a Purchasing Agent. Harold was a combat wounded WWII Army Veteran having served in the Battle of the Bulge. He was also awarded the Purple Heart Medal and a member of Disabled American Veterans. Harold enjoyed woodworking, hunting, fishing, working...

          Jennifer Dawn Parker Sanchez, age 41, of Asheville, NC, passed away Saturday morning, May 18, 2019 at the John F. Keever Solace Center in Asheville. She was a native and lifelong resident of Buncombe County. She was the daughter of Susan Brooks Parker of Asheville and the late Danny Parker. Jennifer worked as Assistant Manager in shipping and receiving at Charles D. Owens Manufacturing in Swannanoa and she was of the Baptist faith. In addition to her...

         Ida Elaine Allman Phillips, age 83, of Asheville, NC, passed away on Monday, May 13, 2019 at the Laurels of Summit Ridge. She was born on August 8, 1935 in Buncombe County to the late Charles Warren and Ida Marie Gentry Allman. Ida worked as the owner and operator of Production Welding and Fabrication Co. and was a member of Morgan Hill Baptist Church in Weaverville, NC. Along with her parents, she was predeceased by her husband, Claude Thomas Phillips who...

         Glenn Edward Scott Jr. "Ed", age 73, of Old Fort, NC, passed away on Monday, May 13, 2019 at Pardee Hospital. He was born on March 6, 1946 in Buncombe County to the late Glenn E. Sr. and Nell Vanelia Blankenship Scott. Glenn was a United States Marine Corps and Vietnam War Veteran. He also worked as a driver for Yellow Cab Co. for 33 years and worked as a tractor trailer driver for many years too. Glenn was of the Baptist Faith. Along with his...

            Carl Edward Parton, age 82, of Black Mountain, NC passed away on Thursday, May 9, 2019 at Givens Highland Farms. He was born on March 21, 1937 in Fork Ridge, TN to the late Oscar L. and Hallie Jean (Beeler) Parton. Carl was as a warehouse worker for a trucking company.             He is survived by his four brothers, James Parton of Black Mountain, NC, Bruce Parton of Lake Lure, NC, Ralph...

          Wade Harwood, age 82, of Weaverville, NC, passed away on Wednesday, May 1, 2019 at Mission Hospital St. Joseph's Campus in Asheville. He was born on July 12, 1936 in Buncombe County, NC to the late Fred and Eva Mae Banks Harwood. Wade worked as a machine operator for Ohio Electric Motors Inc. in Barnardsville, NC and was a member of Paint Fork Missionary Baptist Church in Barnardsville, NC. He was widowed by his wife, Lucille Hicks Harwood. Along with...

        Ruby Slagle Bailey, 96, went home to be with her Lord and her loving husband, O.J. Bailey. The Lord took him home September 9, 2006. Ruby was the daughter of the late Charlie and Mollie Slagle. She was a member of Emma's Grove Baptist Church. She loved her family and will never be forgotten. She was a wonderful mother, Mamaw, great Mamaw and great-great Mamaw. Surviving are a son, Marvin Bailey (Sandra) of Smithfield, NC; daughters, Ima Jean Pressley (Phil) of...