All Obituaries

Angela “Angie” Abendroth died on April 25, 2022 after a battle with severe depression. She will be forever missed by so many. Angie was born in Kokomo, IN on November 1, 1966, (a proud Scorpio) to Teresa (Thompson) Veach and James Edward “Jim” Abendroth of Tipton, Indiana. Sadly, she never knew her father as he died shortly after her birth. Angie graduated Western High School in 1985 and Indiana University in 1989. She left the midwest right after college with her...

Raymond Cecil Graham, Jr., (66) June 19, 1955 - March 27, 2022, Asheville, NC. Ray was born in Beaufort, SC, on June 19, 1955, he passed away peacefully into Jesus's embrace, Sunday afternoon, March 27, 2022, at Mission Hospital, Asheville, NC, surrounded by his loving family. He attended Battery Creek High School (Class of 74) US Navy Veteran, Honorably Discharged (Petty Officer 2" Class), Received numerous Commendations, National Defense Service Medal, and Good Conduct Medal,...

I, “Tish,” also known as, Lutricia Jean Lawrence, bypassed the Pearly Gates and purposefully went and crossed the Rainbow Bridge on May 9, 2022, to see all my beloved animals first. I was born August 9, 1957, in Murray, Kentucky, to the late Ronald Ray Lawrence and Barbara Luella (Lyda) Lawrence Wallin. My ability to survive my childhood was a total shocker, so living to be 64 years old was quite an accomplishment. I spent my youth bouncing between North Carolina and Mississippi....

Casey Marcus Meadows passed on Sunday May 8th, 2022 at Mission Hospital, Asheville, North Carolina. Casey was a loving son, grandson, brother and uncle. He is survived by his grandmother Nina Freeman, parents Thomas Meadows and Pansy Freeman Meadows, sisters Alexandria (Allie) Meadows and Angie Meadows Walsh, brother in law Martin Walsh. Casey was a caring uncle to Jude Corbin, Chloe Corbin Mullins, Chris Mullins and Teresa Walsh. Casey will also be missed by many special uncles,...

David Lee Overman of Brevard passed away peacefully in his sleep on Sunday, May 8, 2022, at the V.A. Medical Center in Asheville. David was born on January 11, 1942 to Thurman David and Sarah Louise Baker Overman of Canton, NC. As a young man, he was sharp and capable. His brother Michael remembers one busy Friday night David was working as a carhop at Charley's Drive-In after a football game. He took orders from several cars back-to-back. Noticing this, a kid asked him why he...

Angela Harris Cannon, 71, passed away on Friday, April 29, 2022. A native of Buncombe County, Angela was the daughter of the late Chalmers “Pete” Harris and Mary Sue Harris Hill. Angela retired from Asheville City Schools after 32 years as a beloved teacher to her 7th and 8th grade math and science students. She then continued her passion of teaching by teaching preschool at Merrimon Avenue Baptist. In her free time, she loved to read, knit, spend time with friends and grow...

Arden – Betty L. Baker, 68 passed away at Mission Hospital May 2, 2022. Betty was a native of Buncombe Country where she resided her entire life. Betty was a 1972 graduate of T. C. Roberson High School. She was the daughter of the late Zeke and Eva Baker. She is also preceded in death by her sisters Jane and Carolyn and her brother Bill. She is survived by her brothers Bob (Sue) of Enka, David of Asheville, Ronnie (Theresa) of Leicester, Mike (Cheri) of Avery’s Creek and many nieces...

Norbert S. Artzt, a resident of Pisgah View Retirement Community, died suddenly, and to his many friends shockingly early, despite his 85 years. He departed with his long time partner John Denton at his side on May 1, 2022. Born in Philadelphia, Norbert was raised in Miami where he graduated from the University of Miami. He then earned his masters from Stanford University and then to Duke University. He began his career teaching English and Humanities at Wofford College in Spartanburg, SC,...

Constance Laura “Connie” Koiner, 94, of Asheville, NC passed away on March 29, 2022 after a struggle with lung cancer. Until a month prior to her death she lived independently, and spent the weeks prior to her death being cared for by family and friends. Connie was born July 29, 1927 in Philadelphia, PA to the late Carl Luther Moser and Constance Harding Moser. She received her bachelor’s degree from Roanoke College in Salem, VA and then married the Rev. J. S. Koiner in...

Archer Rene Gravely, III, 71, passed away peacefully at the John F. Keever Solace Center on April 9, 2022, in Asheville, NC, after living with an aggressive esophageal cancer for more than two years. He faced his illness with strength and courage. He was born March 13, 1951, in Danville, VA, to Whitney Shields Cobbs and Archer Rene Gravely, Jr. He is survived by his wife of 46 years, Sandra Monterose Gravely, his daughter Jessica Gravely (Randy Austin), his son William Gravely, his brother...