Obituaries Henry “Hink” Lowrance


Ausband Weaverville - Henry “Hink” Low-


rance Ausband, age 87, of Weaver- ville, died on Wednesday, Oct. 27, 2010, of Alzheimer’s disease at the Keever Solace Center. Henry was born in Winston-Sa-


lem on May 20, 1923. His parents were the former Estelle Crowell and Charles Clarence Ausband. In addi- tion to his parents, he was also pre- ceded in death by an infant daugh- ter, Margaret Diane Ausband; and siblings, Frank Crowell Ausband of Kernersville, Mary Barbara Hutchin- son Hamm of Winston-Salem, and Ruth Estelle Ausband Hill of Denton. Henry Ausband is survived by his


spouse of 42 years, the former Betty Ann Creasman of Swannanoa, and two sons, Henry Lowrance Ausband, Jr., of Madison County and Dr. Fran- cis Bryant Ausband of Dare County. The mother of his children was his first wife, the former Frances Eleanor Bryant of Fletcher, deceased. He is survived by four brothers: Dr. John Rufus Ausband of Beaufort, SC; Dr. Samuel Palmer Ausband of Winston- Salem; David Wesley Ausband of Dunwoody, Ga.; and Robert William Ausband of Gainesville, Fla.; and one sister, Ann Ausband Harmon of Richmond, Va. Henry is also survived by four grandchildren: Steven Scott Ausband, Christina Lynne Ausband Hinton, Thad Yelton Ausband, and Joseph Bryant Ausband, as well as five step grandchildren, Alexander Reid LeFevre, Julee Morrison, Lau- ralee Saad, Josh Meeks, and Nata- lie Meeks. His great grandchildren are Laurel Christine Hinton, Zachary Charles Hinton, Tyler Chase Hinton, Gavin Tunis Ausband, and Ruby Kathryn Ausband. Henry Ausband was a loving father and husband who is also survived by 29 nieces and nephews. He graduated from Reynolds High


School in Winston-Salem and at- tended Guilford College before join- ing the U.S. Navy where he became a naval aviator flying TBMs, SBDs


and F6Fs in the Pacific Theater dur- ing World War II. Henry loved flying and was a private licensed pilot most of his life. Henry retired from a long career as a manufacturer’s represen- tative for Eddie Clasz Company. Henry and his wife, Betty, were ac-


tive members of First Presbyterian Church in Weaverville where Henry served as a deacon. He enjoyed golf and was a member of Asheville Country Club for many years. His funeral service was held at 11


am on Friday, Oct. 29, 2010, in First Presbyterian Church of Weaverville, with the Rev. Skip Gillikin and the Rev. Al Harrell officiating. Burial was in Riverside Cemetery. The family received friends from 5


pm to 6:30 pm on Thursday, Oct. 28, 2010, at West Funeral Home, 17 Mer- rimon Ave., Weaverville. At other times, the family was at


the residence. The family requests expressions


of sympathy by contributions to First Presbyterian Church, PO Box 247, Weaverville, NC 28787; or Alzheim- er’s Association, Western Carolina Chapter, Mountain Region Office, 31 College Place, Suite D320, Asheville, NC 28801. westfamilyfuneralservices.com


Audry Jane Sutton Leicester - Audry Jane Sutton,


50, of 37 Millard Cove Road, passed away Thursday, Oct. 28, 2010, at John F. Keever Solace Center. She was a daughter of the late Ruble and Sally Marler Sutton. She was former- ly employed at the Brian Center. Surviving are her partner in life,


Lloyd James King; step-daughter Maranda Ingle of the home; sister Karen Cutshall of Marshall; brother Michael Sutton of Burnsville; niece Danielle Shepherd; and nephew Tris- tian Cody Sutton. The family received friends from


12:30 pm - 1:30 pm on Saturday, Oct. 30, 2010, at Blue Ridge Funeral Service, Mars Hill. Burial followed at Madison Hills Cemetery. The Rev. Steve Rogers officiated. Serving as


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Mildred Lewis Law Asheville - Mildred L. Law, 87, of 33


South Bear Creek Road, died at John F. Keever Solace, Oct. 30, 2010. Mrs. Law was a native of Miami and the daughter of the late Harvey and Hel- en Ward Lewis She was a member at West Asheville Baptist Church. In ad- dition to her parents she is also pre- ceded in death by her husband Ferrill Law; daughter Judith Law Langdon and son Robert Charles Law. She is survived by daughter Janet


Law Rosselle and husband Gary; sister Joy Luis; three granddaughters and one grandson. Graveside services were held at


2 pm on Tuesday, Nov. 2, 2010, at Green Hills Cemetery. The Rev. Dar- ren Browning officiated. Flowers are appreciated and ac-


cepted and/or donations may be made to West Asheville Baptist Church Building Fund; 926 Haywood Rd., Asheville, NC 28806, or John F. Keever Solace Center, 68 Sweeten Creek Rd., Asheville, NC 28803. Online condolences may be sent


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Rans Oneil Harwood Barnardsville - Rans Oneil Har-


wood, 64, of 461 Paint Fork Road, went to be with the Lord on Oct. 30, 2010, at his residence after a cou- rageous battle with cancer. Mr. Harwood was a lifelong resident of Buncombe County and the son of William and Katherine Harwood. He was employed by the City of


Asheville’s Parks and Recreation de- partment. He is preceded in death by his wife, Jolene Hensley Harwood. In addition to his parents he is


survived by his daughter, Melissa Hensley, and husband Danny; sister Kathleen Ball and husband Sammy; brothers, Glenn and wife Linda Har- wood, Howard Harwood and J.C. Harwood; grandchildren, Haydn and Carson Hensley and several nieces and nephews. A funeral service was held 2 pm on Tuesday, Nov. 2, 2010, at Rob-


bie Capps Memorial Chapel of Blue Ridge Funeral Service, Mars Hill. The Rev. Larry Coates officiated. Burial followed in West Memorial Park. The family received friends from 6 pm - 8 pm on Monday, Nov. 1, 2010, at Blue Ridge Funeral Service. Online condolences may be sent


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Gregg E. Cooke Asheville - Gregg E. Cooke, age


80, of Asheville died Thursday, Oct. 28, 2010. Mr. Cooke was born July 20, 1930,


in Buncombe County. He was a vet- eran of the U.S. Army and retired from General Motors Corp. He was preceded in death by his parents, Clyde and Juanita Farmer Cooke and his wife, Frances Sledge Cooke, who died in 1994. Surviving are his nephews, Darrel


Porche, Harry Sweeney, Jr., Douglas Sweeney and wife Cheryl, and Gary Moody and several grand nieces and nephews. He will be loved and missed by all. Mr. Cooke’s funeral service will be


held at 2:30 p.m. on Friday, Nov. 5, 2010, in the Chapel of West Funeral Home, with Chaplain Cindy Coleman officiating. Burial will be in Maney Branch Cemetery. The family will receive friends from


1 pm to 2:30 pm prior to the service. Memorials may be made to


CarePartners Hospice, PO Box 25338, Asheville, NC 28813. westfamilyfuneralservices.com.


Burr “Butch” Leyson Leicester - Burr “Butch” Leyson,


age 73, of Leicester died Sunday, Oct. 31, 2010. Mr. Leyson was born Aug. 27, 1937, in Manhattan, NY, and came to Buncombe County in 1986. Surviving are


his wife of 46 years, Donna Tancredi Leyson; children, Eddie Piper and wife Danielle of Katy,


Texas, Terri Blankenship and hus- band Bruce of Leicester, Donna Ka- lziqi and husband Jimmy of Houston, and Ron Leyson and wife Jill of New York City, NY; and he was Pop-Pop the Magnificent to Michael, Rachel, Ben, Ariana, Nicholas, Faith, Erin, Dil- lon, Alex, Krystle, Susan, and Katie. His funeral service will be held at 2 pm on Saturday, Nov. 6, 2010, in


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