All Obituaries

Gloria Vanessa Wright departed this life at Memorial Mission Campus on Monday November 11th.  She was a graduate of Asheville High School class of 1981.  Gloria was employed by Mission Hospital for several years.  She was preceded in death by her husband Leverne Wright. Gloria is survived by her parents, Edith J. McCants and Robert L. McCants Sr., children Levar M. Wright and Aliyah C. Wright, siblings Valerie Smith, Robin McCants, Robert L. McCants Jr., and Benita McCants,...

Peacefully gone but never forgotten.  Ella P. (Bobbie Girl) Arrington with angels and family by her side departed life during the early morning of November 1, 2019.  She was born November 16, 1955 in Asheville, NC to Samuel and Vivian A. Arrington. Bobbie Girl attended Asheville City Schools and worked for the City of Asheville Water Dept. for many years. She had many friends whom she loved spending time with while just being herself and having...

William Billy Smith, Sr. was born in Asheville, NC on May 18, 1939 and departed this life on October 24, 2019. He was the son of the late Juanita Bivens. He graduated from Stephens Lee High School, where he was a devoted member of the marching band and an avid drummer.  William married Genevieve Smith at the age of 20 and from this union they had two daughters and a son. Later, William moved to Cleveland, Ohio. He worked for Sherwin Williams Paint Co., Sears...

Mrs. Mary Louise  Whiteside-Webber, 69 of Asheville, NC, passed away peacefully on October 23, 2019. She was born November 15, 1949 in Asheville, NC.  She was preceded in death by her parents, George and Pauline Whiteside, brothers; Jeter Whiteside, George Whiteside, Jr., sisters; Doretha Plaire and Vivian Arrington. Prior to her retirement, Mary was employed at the VA Hospital and received multiple accommodations and awards. She was light hearted, quick with her...

Mrs. Patricia (Pat) Roland Davidson was born January 2, 1947 in Marion, NC to the late Leroy Roland and Mabel Griffin Roland. Pat attended Allen High School in Asheville for one year. She continued her high school years and graduated from Cane River High School in Burnsville, NC. She later married Leonard Davidson and moved to Lawrenceville, Ga. where she was employed by Kaiser Permanente until her health failed. Pat loved her church. She was a long time faithful member of...

Ann J. Millington, 82 of Hendersonville passed away on October 12, 2019.  Ms. Millington was employed as an accountant with Critter Gittern before retiring.  She will be lovingly remembered by her son Peter...

Mr. Willie Eugene Garner was born on March 10, 1956 and departed this life September 26, 2019 at his home. He grew up on Burton Street in West Asheville, and was the son of the late Margret Mitchell Garner. His God Parent's were Mrs. Beatrice and Mr. Jimmy Garner. He attended Asheville High School, and afterwards honorably served in the United States Air Force.  Willie was employed at the VA Hospital, where he worked until retirement.  He...

Eugene Sebren Hadden 78, transitioned from this life to his eternal resting place at the John F. Keever Solace Hospice Center on Sunday September 22, 2019. He was born March 13, 2019 1941 to the late James and Willie Mae Hadden in Asheville, NC. Eugene was a long-time worker at American Enka in Candler, NC, after the plant closed, he ventured out and started his own business in 1978. Eugene found a helping hand at the end of his arm, when he started selling ice cream, popsicles and...

Christopher Morris 61, of Asheville died unexpectedly on Tuesday, September 10, 2019.   Funeral Services for Mr. Morris will be held on Tuesday, September 17th at 1:00pm at Hill Street Baptist Church located at 135 Hill Street. Interment immediately following at Sunset Cemetery

Johnie Robert Plaire, 83, passed away Monday, September 2, 2019 at the V.A. Hospital in Asheville. He was born January 28,1936 in Columbus, South Carolina. He was fun loving and enjoyed life.  Johnie was friendly and was a familiar face in the community and never met a stranger. He worked very hard for many years as a cement finisher and was an avid golfer. Johnie is survived by his loving daughter, Stephanie Foster of Asheville, NC. A Memorial Service for Mr. Plaire will be held on...