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Something Beautiful Remains
(Author Unknown)
The tide recedes but leaves behind bright seashells on the sand.
The sun goes down, but gentle warmth still lingers on the land.
The music stops, and yet it echoes on in sweet refrains….
For every joy that passes, something beautiful remains.
We have lost many members of our class. Our sympathies are extended to all of their families as they are dearly missed.
Bruce Neil Brigman
1948-11-15 2021-02-28
Bruce's final arrangments were handled by Mountanin View Creation and Funeral Care.
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November 15th, 1948 - February 28th, 2021
On March 8, 2021, Bruce's sister Peggy wrote:
"As spring approaches I find myself noticing the flowers that remind me of Neil. He was a master gardener. He could grow anything. Whatever he planted it flourished.
My brother was also a wonderful cook. Everyone in the family looked forward to cookouts at his house. We knew we were in for a treat.
I know in my heart that Neil is at peace walking with the Lord on paths lined with daffodils, crocuses, tulips and all the flowers he loved.
Johnny William Brown
1949-05-27 2010-09-25
John William “Johnny” Brown Jr.
Leicester – John William “Johnny” Brown Jr., 61, of Leicester, passed away Saturday, September 25, 2010. Johnny was born May 27, 1949 to the late Bill and Florence Brown, and proudly served in the Army during the Vietnam War.
Surviving are his daughter, Darlene Colclasure (James); brother, David Brown (Ruth Ann); sister, Maribeth Wilson (Van); and two grandchildren, Caleb and Hannah Colclasure.
A memorial service is being held at 2 p.m. Tuesday, October 5, at the Western Carolina State Veterans Cemetery, Black Mountain.
Asheville Mortuary Services is caring for the family.
Mary Sue Joyner (Burton)
1949-01-19 2020-10-23
Mary Sue Burton Joyner, 71,of Candler, passed away Friday, October 23, 2020 at the CarePartners Solace Center.
A native of Buncombe Co., Mary was a daughter of the late Charles and Martha Duncan Burton. She was also preceded in death by her brother, Charles “Chuck” Burton....
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Aaron James Caldwell
2011-07-21https://www.westfamilyfuneralservices.com/obituary?id=218735
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Donna Joy Cathey
2013-11-17
Asheville - Donna Joy Cathey, 65, went to be with the Lord on Sunday, November 17, 2013 at the John F. Keever, Jr. Solace Center.
A lifelong resident of Buncombe County, she was a 1966 graduate of Clyde A. Erwin High School where she was a Star Player on the Girls Basketball Team and attended Mars Hill College. She was employed with Borg-Warner for 32 years and was formerly employed with Andrex Mfg Co for 11 years.
Her church memberships included Pole Creek, Sunrise and Friendship Baptist Churches as she followed her father in their ministry. A lifelong gospel singer, Donna started at the age of 2, along with her sister Jonnie, as the Cathey...
Barbara West (Christiansen)
2018-04-03
Patricia Dean Davis (Clark)
1979-05-25
CHICAGO, May 25, 1979 -- An American Airlines jumbo jet carrying 270 people crashed on takeoff from O'Hare International Airport after one of its three engines separated from the left wing. There were no survivors, American Airlines and police officials said.
https://www.washingtonpost.com/archive/politics/1979/05/26/270-killed-in-chicago-jet-crash/8ffec85e-dadb-4de0-8b84-ed0ecce85715/?utm_term=.06cc0716925f
Dixie Ingle (Clemmons)
1949-02-11 2019-01-08
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WEAVERVILLE– Dixie Clemmons Ingle, age 69, of Stoney Knob Road, died Tuesday, January 8, 2019.
Mrs. Ingle was born February 11, 1949 in Buncombe County to the late Leonard and June Margaret Collins Clemmons; she was a resident of Buncombe County where she lived all of her life. Dixie formerly worked at Weaverville Florist and WWNC Radio as a morning personality and producer. She was known as the “Duck Lady” of Weaverville who fought for the proper care of the ducks at Lake Louise...
James McDean Connor
1987-06-18James Connor, Jr. WOODFIN – James McDean “Mike” Connor Jr., 39, of 165 ½ Elk Mountain Road, died Thursday. A native of Buncombe County, he was a self-employed carpenter with High-Country Carpenters. He was a member of Elk Mountain Baptist Church and a graduate of Erwin High School. He attended Asheville-Buncombe Technical Institute. He was a Navy veteran of the Vietnam conflict and a member of the VFW Post No. 891 and the National Beekeepers Association. He was the son of James McDean “Dean” and Mary Lee Bridges Connor Sr. of Asheville. Surviving, in addition to his parents, are his wife, Debi Banks Connor; a son, James McDean “Jamey” Connor III of the home; a daughter; Ashley Lynn Connor of...
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Kenneth Luke Cook
1949-04-14 2022-12-01
Alexander – Kenneth Luke Cook, 73, passed away on Thursday, December 1, 2022. He had significant health problems for a number of years, but through his determination he was able to return home and enjoy life for the past six months.
Kenneth was the son of the late Luke Herman Cook and Doris Clontz Cook. He was also preceded in death by his wife of 48 years, Martha Lucille Ward Cook. He was a native of Buncombe County, spending only...
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