All Obituaries

William Richard Ardis passed away on February 22, 2024 at the age of 83 due to complications from Alzheimer’s disease. Bill, an only child, was born in San Angelo, Texas on April 20, 1940 to William Leon Ardis and Mildred Mathews Ardis.  Both of his parents were educators: his father, a band and orchestra instructor at San Angelo College, and his mother, an elementary school teacher.  Bill’s parents divorced and, in 1952, he and his mother moved to Austin, TX, near his...

On Tuesday, December 5, M.C. (Mary Carol) Edmunds completed her earthly journey following a major heart attack and surgery. She was returned to the arms of the earth in a private burial, and her soul to rejoin her mother; Mary Lydia Edmunds (né Wilkie), and her aunt; Judith Poore (né Wilkie).  M.C. was born and raised in Birmingham, Alabama, and graduated with a Master’s Degree in Education from the University of Alabama- Birmingham with high honors. She...

Cathy Jean Overman Eaker, 64, of Gulf County, Florida, went to be with the Lord on Saturday, April 6, 2024 at Haywood Regional Medical Center in Clyde, North Carolina, surrounded by love from her Son and Daughter. Cathy was born in Waynesville North Carolina in 1959 to Imogene Overman and Walt Overman. Cathy enjoyed staying home as a child and helping take care of her siblings while her parents worked, and always being the “boss lady” while also chasing them up trees. Cathy...

Cheryl went to her forever home after a battle with Stage 4 breast cancer. Cheryl grew up in Candler and was a graduate of Enka High School. She was loved by all who met her, especially her co-residents and staff at Bear Mountain  Facility where she had been a resident since 2018. Cheryl was a long time manager of Long John Silvers on Brevard Road, and  was a Charter Member of the Sandhill Lions Club. Surviving are her husband of forty years, Chuck Hixon, three sons, Matt Hixon...

Darnell Joyner 62, of Spindale, NC passes away Monday April 8 2024 in Mission Hospital in Asheville, NC. He is proceeded in death, by his mother Shirley Missouri Joyner Zimmerman, Darnell Enjoyed dog training, reading, and carpentry. Surviving Darnell are his daughters Ihtishaam Uluh of Houston TX (Ike) Nasiyma Zimmerman of Orlando FL (Deonjalo McGirt) son Maahir Muhammad of Raleigh, NC brother Michael Zimmerman of Rocky Mount, NC(Tisha) brother William Zimmerman of Rocky Mount, NC...

Tracy Ann Carver-Scott, 49, of Asheville has been peacefully reunited with her loving Heavenly Father after a courageous battle against cancer. Tracy was surrounded by her children and loving family. At 8:06 am her precious mother heard her say… “I’m here mama!” We have peace in knowing she is dancing through those streets of gold. Tracy loved the Lord and would ask you all to receive him and know him so we can all join her triumphantly one day. She is survived by...

Dominic Gavin Lloyd Jones was born on November 14th, 1973 in Cardiff, Wales to Jacqueline James and Philip Jones. From an early age, Dominic held a strong passion for all media, whether that be music, literature, films, or television. He also enjoyed British Premier League Football, his favorite team being Liverpool, and would never miss a single game wearing one of his favorite crested shirts. He described his childhood as a quiet one, full of him reading books, watching television, and...

Harold Dean Wright Jr., 58, unexpectedly went to be with the Lord on March 25, 2024. A native to Candler, NC, he was born August 10, 1965, to Harold Dean Wright, Sr. and Betty Wilson Wright. Harold Dean Jr. loved his friends, family, cooking and fishing. He was known as an excellent cook and loved it as it was not only a passion, but he made it into a career, working in multiple different restaurants as a manager and head chef over the years. He enjoyed bringing happiness and full bellies...

Elizabeth "Lisa" Brooks Hodges Poore passed away on Palm Sunday, March 24, 2024.  She was born in Annapolis, MD, on October 20, 1938, to Charles Ballance Brooks and Elizabeth Crenshaw Brooks. As the daughter of a Naval Officer, she moved frequently.  In 1941, the family resided in Hawaii.  She was present at the time of the Japanese bombing at Pearl Harbor.  After some time and with her father away, the Brooks family moved back to Memphis, TN to reside with her...

Paul was born in Chicago to Vernon M. and Mava Ann Spivey. His mother made certain he got his first library card, and reading and his love of baseball would prove to be lifelong passions for Paul. After a 35-year career as a personal banker spent with Northern Trust, Paul and his wife Judy retired to Asheville in 2000. Skyland/South Buncombe Library was appreciative for Paul’s 17 years of leading its book group. His love of literature also gave him many years of enjoyment teaching...