All Obituaries

Ms. Terry L. Mauldin was born November 18, 1941 and departed this life on April 3, 2020 peacefully at The Laurels Greentree Ridge. She was preceded in death by her parents, Thomas Kelly Sr. and Julia Mauldin Kelly, a brother Thomas Kelly Jr., two sons Derrick “Jaleel” Flint and William “Stretch” Flint, and daughter Sharon Alexander. Terry was a 1959 graduate of Stephens-Lee High School and was happily employed at St. Josephs Hospital as a Respiratory Therapist for...

Louise P. Bolden-Lyles affectionally known as “Ball Ball”,was the eldest daughter of the late Augustus and Willie Mathis-Bolden. She was born on December 14, 1920 in Greenville, SC. She went home to be with the LORD on Tuesday March 31, 2020. Louise spent most of her life in Asheville, where she received her education. After receiving her education she worked several jobs, and eventually became a traveling domestic worker and also later worked for Dr. Mary Frances Shuford. This was her...

Mrs. Gereldine Hale originally of Virginia, went home to be with our LORD on Thursday March 26, 2020. A Celebration of Life Service will be planned and announced at a later date.

Darian Jermaine Rice aka "Scrunchy," a friend to all who knew him, went home to be with our LORD on Monday March 16, 2020. A lifelong resident of Asheville, he was the son of Mrs. Doris G. Rice, and the late Kenneth Rice, Sr. Scrunchy attended the Asheville City Schools, and was involved with the ROTC program at Asheville High. He would later receive his GED. Living his life to the fullest, he touched so many lives along the way through all his ups and downs. Through it all, he...

James Allen Byrd was born on October 19, 1927 in Asheville, North Carolina and departed this life on March 8, 2020. He was the son of Anna and Daz Byrd. Upon graduating from Stephens-Lee High School, he enlisted in the Army where he served for 3 years. After he completed his military service, he graduated from South Eastern Commercial College in 1948. He was later employed at the Veterans Administration Hospital for 34 years and at the time of his retirement, he was a procurement officer for...

Mrs. Annie K. Streeter, 101, passed away peacefully at home on February 29, 2020. She was born on August 5, 1918 in Asheville, the daughter of Bertha and Charles Gudger. Mrs. Streeter was a graduate of Allen High School. She worked as a custodian for Asheville City Schools, was a member of St. Paul Missionary Baptist Church where she sang on the Gospel Choir, and also was a part of the Senior Care of First Nazareth Baptist Church. In addition to her parents she is preceded in death by her...

Patricia A. Blackmon Foster was born on September 16, 1951 in Asheville, NC.  She departed this life on February 25, 2020. She is the daughter of Margaret Blackmon Singleton and William F. Blackmon. Pat attended Asheville City Schools. She was a member of Hill Street Baptist Church. She is predeceased by her father and daughter Nicole Kelly. Surviving is her husband of 44 years Brian Foster, son Alan T. Blackmon, mother Margaret Singleton, sisters; Dora Dawkins and Donna (Eddie)...

Eloise DeGraffinreid, 94, of Asheville, NC, transitioned from time to eternity on February 13, 2020.  Mrs. DeGraffinreid was born on July 15, 1925 in Union County, SC to the late Dennis and Sallie Ann Glenn. She was preceded in death by her husband, Robert DeGraffinreid; sons, Alphonso Eric “Mutt” and Kenneth “Pop”; and siblings, Fannie Mae Morgan, Thompson Glenn, Ruth Jones, Sarah Thompson and Sallie Aurelia Jeter. Eloise, a proud mother and loving...

Anthony (Tony) Eugene Rone went home to be with the Lord on January 30, 2020. He was born November 14, 1957 to the late Eugene and Mary Lee Henry Rone, in Asheville, NC. Tony was a native of Asheville though he lived in Maryland for several years. Tony served in the Air Force for 8 years. For 4 years and 11 months he was a Supply Systems Analyst and then became a Fuel Specialist for 3 years and 1 month. Left to cherish his memories includes his two daughters; Taleisha Rone of Greensboro...

Larry Jerome Williams was born October 30, 1959 and went to be with our LORD on Thursday, January 23rd.. He was a native of Asheville, where he attended the Asheville City Schools and graduated from Asheville High School in 1978. While there, he played basketball and ran track, and was considered one of their most talented athletes. Larry was a longtime resident of the South Side neighborhood, but he also lived in multiple states such as Florida, Arizona, Washington, and Virginia. He was...