Obituaries

Sep 16, 2018

On Sunday, September 16, 2018, Janice Ward, loving wife, grandmother, and sister went to be with the Lord at age 58.

Janice was preceded in death by her father Willard Ruth and her mother Edna Praytor Ruth.  Left to cherish her memories are her husband James Ward Sr., two step-children James Ward Jr., and Cassie Whitaker (Corby),...

Sep 13, 2018

On Thursday, September 13th, 2018, Alexander James Rochester, son, brother & friend passed away suddenly at the age of 24 years.

Xander will forever be lovingly remembered by his mother & father, Alexis and Zachary, his nephew Gryffin, his three older sisters, Jessica, Alivia (Joshua), Hannah and their loving grandmother Mildred. Xander will also be forever remembered...

Sep 9, 2018

Roy Marvin Taylor, 79, formerly of Spartanburg, SC, departed this life on Sunday, September 9, 2018, peacefully at his home in Asheville, NC after a brief illness. Born April 9, 1939, in Jacksonville, FL, he was the son of the late Roy Hanford Taylor and Helen Leona (Taylor) Taylor.

In addition to his parents, he was predeceased...

Sep 3, 2018

Alice Jean "Jeanie" Keyser, born January 14, 1936, passed peacefully on Monday, September 3 2018 at the age of 82. She is survived by her 5 children: Kim Keyser, Cheryl Turner and Rodney Turner, Mark Keyser, Gloria Keyser and Dan Keyser and his partner Mary Olson.  “Adopted” sibling Melissa Shelton. Grandchildren: Michelle Rector Dugger, Erik Hanson, Daniel Hanson, Lucas...

Sep 2, 2018

Robert Earl Berry, 63, of Rosman, North Carolina went to be with his Lord on September 2, 2018 after a long struggle with Pulmonary Lung Disease.

Robert was born on January 27, 1955 in Columbus, Muscogee, Georgia.  Robert is preceded in death by his parents Willis Patrick Berry and Helen Irene Wilkinson Berry and a nephew Randall...

Sep 1, 2018

Charles Samuel Whitaker, 83, a life-long resident of Buncombe County, passed away at the John F. Keever Solace Center in Asheville on September 1, 2018.

He was the son of C. E. and Martha Mae Whitaker.  He is preceded in death by his wife, Beatrice Jane Whitaker (Sis) and his sister-in-law Alice Hershey Whitaker.

Surviving...

Aug 22, 2018

Kenneth Hugh Cash Jr., 61, of Asheville passed away at home on August 22, 2018.    He was preceded in death by his wife Madelene Carol Rust Cash, and his parents Kenneth and Eloise Cash.  Kenneth was born in Spartanburg, South Carolina and grew up in Mayo, South Carolina.

Kenneth was a carpenter by trade and worked in...

Aug 21, 2018

Our beautiful Bobbie passed away on Tuesday August 21, 2018 after a long illness.  She was with the angels at Care Partners Hospice at the end.

Bobbie was a beautiful hostess and her home was always full of happy guests.  She was also a World Traveler and enjoyed a long career with the Airlines as did her...

Jul 4, 2018

Lois Ann Ericson Tennant, 73, of Flat Rock fell asleep in Jesus on Wednesday, July 04, 2018. She was born in New York City to the late Arthur and Isabelle Ruth Hawkins Ericson. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Richard Tennant. She is survived by her brother, Edward Ericson and wife Kim,...

After a marriage of 57 years and lives full of music, the Church, and a shared passion for animal rights, Don and Mary Burns of Asheville, NC peacefully passed into their eternal rest; Mary on November 23, 2019 and Don on July 23, 2021.   They will be remembered for their love, generosity, humility, and humor.