All Obituaries

Roy Allen Smith, 77 years of age, left his earthly home and entered into the embrace of our Lord Jesus Christ in Heaven on Tuesday, November 8th, due to an unexpected tragedy. He was born to Clarence and Bertha Smith on March 9, 1945 as the youngest of six children, and they all doted on & loved the baby of the family. His parents and two of his precious siblings, Louise Smith and Vergie Smith Revis, preceded him in death. He was also loving brother and friend to Evelyn Calhoun (husband...

Brenda Kay Jennings Griffin passed away peacefully on Friday, November 18. She was 63 years old. She was born in Buncombe County, North Carolina. And grew up in the small community of Oakley in Asheville. From there she settled in the town of Mars Hill. She loved the small town life and the beautiful mountains. Brenda was most skilled with making friends and showing love. She never met a stranger. Her home was always open to anyone in need. She was also the green thumb of the family and if...

Hugh B. Slusser, 91, a longtime resident of Asheville passed away on November 21, 2022. Hugh was born to Eglantine Beard Slusser and Harry C. Slusser in Rockbridge County, VA, where he attended New Providence Presbyterian Church. Faith and music were deeply important to him throughout his life. Hugh graduated from Wake Forest in 1952 with a degree in Business Administration. Upon graduation, Hugh served as U.S. Army training office at Fort Knox, Ky. His time in the military was very...

Danny Lee Lyda, aged 63, of Weaverville, NC, passed away November 21, 2022. Danny was born on April 3, 1959, to the late Billie Eugene Lyda and Lillie "Ann" Moore Lyda. He was a handy man and fix-all that enjoyed building, re-building and painting. He enjoyed hard work and would take on any physically demanding job doing it right.  Danny enjoyed music, traveling, fishing, and family. He cherished the small things in life and was loved by so many. Danny was a proud member of...

Lewis Bryant McElreath, Jr. went to be with the Lord on November 11, 2022 at the age of 73. Our family was not prepared to say goodbye so soon. We are heartbroken to lose such a special and wonderful husband, father, and friend. He leaves his wife, Luck, of 52 years, his daughter Samantha Powell, and her husband Eric. His son, Paul McElreath and his wife, Kristen. His grandchildren, Katelyn Shiring McElreath, and Matthew, Jackson, Timothy, and Benjamin Powell. He was born and raised in...

Catalina “Kitty” Chavez Gerleve, 91, of Hendersonville passed away on Sunday, November 20, 2022 at the Solace Center in Asheville, NC. Born on April 15, 1931 in Chicago, IL, she was a daughter of the late Erasto and Frances Chavez. She was a member of Immaculate Conception Catholic Church in Hendersonville, NC. In a lifetime as a devoted wife, mother, and homemaker, she loved nothing more than being with her family and friends, as well as volunteering at the Hendersonville...

Lisa Ann Ralston Harrell, aged 70, of Leicester, NC, passed away November 20, 2022, at Mission Hospital, Asheville, NC. Lisa was born on February 25, 1952, to the late Carl Ralston and Alvina ‘’Sue’’ Ralston. Those left to cherish her memory are her son, Joshua Ralston (Andrew) of Tampa, FL; and siblings, Doug Ralston (Patti) of Statesville, NC, and Mary Bankson (John) of Durham, NC. In Lieu of flowers the family ask that you make donations to Asheville Humane...

James Hunter White, 64, passed away peacefully on Sunday morning, November 20th here at his home in Asheville. Hunter was born in Knoxville, Tennessee on September 5th, 1958. A resident of Asheville in his younger years, Hunter’s journey in life took him from the mountains of North Carolina to California, Texas, Maryland and around the oceans as the captain of sailboats, returning to the mountains to build climbing towers and to be near family. Hunter is survived by his son Colin White...

Victor Hillard Solesbee, 75, of Asheville, NC, passed away November 20, 2022 at Mission Hospital in Asheville. Victor was born June 8, 1947 in Buncombe County, NC, to the late Victor Cornelius Solesbee and Anna Mae Snyder Solesbee. Victor is also preceded in death by his wife, Clois Ann Rice Solesbee, and brother, Benny Cornelius Solesbee.  Victor proudly served our country in the US Navy. He had a passion for trains and anytime he could watch them he would go down to the tracks with a...

Terry Eugene Herren, 74 of Asheville, went to his heavenly home on Thursday, October 13. He was the son of the late Mark Herren Sr. and Clara Smith Herren. He was preceded in death by his two brothers, Mark Jr. and Ronnie, his beloved in-laws, R Wayne Carter and Annie Lou Buckner Carter whom he loved like his own and our brother-in-law Bob Bentley(Dobby). Terry was a 1966 graduate of Enka High School and a 1968 graduate of Blantons Business College. His 30-year career with Kmart took him...