All Obituaries

It is with extreme sadness that we announce the passing of Sequoyah Piland-Arias, 21, of Asheville, North Carolina. He left us unexpectedly on Wednesday, April 10, 2024. Sequoyah was a bright spark in this world. His gentle soul was a gift to all who crossed his path, and his absence leaves an unimaginable void in our hearts.    Sequoyah spent his childhood playing outside with friends, swimming with his parents and goofing around with his cousin, Lucien. He went to school at...

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...

Charles “Danny” Biddix, 71, passed away peacefully Thursday, May 2, 2024, at home with family by his side. Danny was born October 22, 1952 in Aiken, SC. He is the son of the late Ruby R. Biddix and JC Biddix of Asheville. Danny loved golf, bowling (always competing with his brothers), fishing, Nascar races, and dancing. Danny was employed for Bill Walker Tire and Buncombe County Landfill. When he retired he enjoyed his part time jobs with Enterprise Rent-A-Car and WNC Mountain...

 “Most assuredly, I say to you, he who hears My word and believes in Him who sent Me has everlasting life, and shall not come into judgment, but has passed from death into life.” John 5:24, NKJV Elisha Chandler Webb, 36, of New Orleans, Louisiana passed from death to life on Saturday, April 27, 2024. He was preceded in death by his grandparents, MC and Emogene Smith Webb (Papaw and Nana) and Popejoy and Dorothy Chandler Ballinger (Poppa and Dottie). Elisha, also known as...

Travis Dean Rollins, aged 43, of Leicester, NC, passed away April 29, 2024, at Mission Hospital. Travis was born October 18, 1980, to the late Lewis Wayne Rollins and Deborah Banks Rollins. He worked at Dixie Lawn Service and enjoyed riding his 4-wheeler. Travis is preceded in passing by his grandmothers, Geraldine Keltz and Esther Rollins. Travis is survived by his girlfriend, Ashlee Henderson; daughters, Cierra Rollins (Brandon) and Katlin Rollins; brother, Tony...

Walter Marion Goldsmith Sr., 89, of Candler passed away Sunday, May 6, 2024 at the Yancey House in Burnsville, NC. Born April 11, 1935 in Asheville, NC, he was a son of the late William Marion Goldsmith and Sarah Goldsmith. He had a Christian heart and was an avid gardener with a green thumb. In addition to his parents, he is preceded in death by his spouse, Martha Marie Goldsmith; children, Tim Goldsmith and Sherry Carver; and siblings, Roy Goldsmith, Evelyn Hanie, Helen Hanie, and Mark...

Kenneth Lee Garver, 76, of Andrews, NC passed away Sunday, May 5, 2024, at Mission Hospitals in Asheville, NC. Asheville Area Alternative Funeral and Cremation Services is in search of his children, Jessica Garver and Aaron Smigrocky and can be reached at 828-258-8274. 

Mable Darlene Keever Wise, 62, of Fletcher passed away on Sunday, May 5, 2024, at her sister’s home with her sister by her side. Born July 3, 1961 in Henderson County, NC, she was a daughter of the late George Elwood Keever and Marie Esther Howard Keever. In addition to her parents, she is preceded in death by her spouse, Edward Harrison Wise; brother, John Elwood Keever; and aunt, Irene Owenby. Surviving are her son, Shane Lee Barnwell of Fletcher, and her siblings, Florence M. Harris and...

Anthony Wayne Justus, 27, of Hendersonville passed away on April 16, 2024 at Mission Hospital in Asheville, NC following a motorcycle accident. Anthony was born on March 12, 1997, in Hendersonville, NC to Anthony “Andy” Girdell Justus and Susan Denise Snyder Shepherd. He is preceded in death by his uncle, Spencer Snyder. Anthony was a graduate of North Henderson High School. He had just started working at Eaton. Anthony was a member of the Confederate Iron Motorcycle Club. He...

Sylvia Phillips passed away on April 28, 2024 at the age of 87 at home with her daughter by her side.  She is survived by her three children: Stephen, Evelyn and Scott.  Sylvia grew up in Manassas, Virginia.  She recently moved from Colorado to the Asheville area of North Carolina.  Sylvia will be remembered for her kindness and as a loving mother.  Her interests and passions included a love of gardening and flower arranging, baking, reading mystery novels and...