All Obituaries

William Robert Tate, 78, of Swannanoa, NC passed away September 18, 2023 at the CarePartners Solace Center in Asheville, NC. William was born April 13, 1945 to the late Willie Ray Tate and Beatrice Nancy Stuart. He is also preceded in death by his wife, Margaret Tate. William proudly served our country in the US Army. After the military he was employed as a truck driver. William had may interests and he loved traveling. Surviving William is his daughter, Regina Tate of Asheville, NC; son,...

Thomas Mark “Marcus” Miller Jr., age 38, passed away September 14, 2023 at Mission Hospital, Asheville, NC. Marcus was born October 13, 1984 in Charlotte, NC. He was predeceased by his mother, Cynthia Lynn Ingram Schanz and his maternal grandparents, Jerry V. and Judy W. Ingram and his uncle, Walter Timothy Miller. He is survived by his father, Thomas Mark Miller, Sr. and wife, Paige A. Miller, his brother Jeff Schanz, his paternal grandparents, Walter J. and Mable M. Miller as...

Leilani Kuuipo Mea Keakua Enaena “Lay” Gacusana, 29, of Asheville, NC, passed away September 12, 2023 at Mission Hospital in Asheville. Leilani was born May 12, 1994 in Hilo, Hawaii. She is preceded in death by her Mother, Rebecca Pumehana Enaena; and her Papa, Eric Riveira Sr. Surviving Leilani is her son, Kase B. ; father, Shannon Dee Gacusana; brothers, Keawe- Jon Gacusana , Shannon Gacusana, Makoa Gacusana, Kanona Gacusana; Sister Shalia Gacusana; step mom, Malia Gacusana;...

Jo Marie Ham Draper, 79, of Asheville, NC, passed away August 24, 2023. Jo was born to the late Numa Ross Ham Jr. and Rachel Flinchum Ham. She graduated from Greensboro Senior High School and attended Guilford College. She lived in Bent Creek, Asheville for the last 51 years. Jo loved making all sorts of food, crafts, enjoyed antiques, RV camping, fishing, decorating her own home down to her dollhouse, and hummingbird’s mobiles (which the dollhouse and Hummingbird hobby have been...

Pam Surrett, 63, of Fairview, NC passed away on September 10th, 2023 She was preceded in death by her loving parents, John and Betty Towe, and by her beloved sons, Brian and Brandon Surrett. She is survived by her husband of 43 years, Michael Surrett; sisters Sharon Murray and Susan Towe; nieces Lindsay Murray, Claudine Brown (Brad) and Candace Young (Jay); great-nieces Lyriq Menafee, Farrah Menafee and Lauren Young; great-nephews Stefahn Menafee, Cade Young and Chase Brown. Pam was born on...

Christopher “Chris” William Foreman made his transition into the Light on Saturday evening July 29 during a tumultuous thunderstorm. Christopher was born September 17, 1947 in Chambersburg, Pennsylvania to Martha Jane Fish Foreman and Victor Godfrey Foreman, both educators. Most of his childhood was spent in Bucks County, PA. He received an Associates degree in Electronics from Mercer Community College before receiving his undergraduate degree in Computer Science from Salisbury...

Benjamin Dale Hanson, 44, passed away Saturday, September 9, 2023 in Asheville where he resided. Benjamin was born on August 30, 1979 in Baltimore, MD. He was a Marine who served his country with pride. Benjamin leaves behind his loving wife, Donna Hanson; daughter, Jazmyn Rein Hanson of Conway, SC; mother, Karen Hanson Leitz; father, Dale Anthony Dulski; 2 brothers, and 1 sister.   

Crystal Noreen Shaw Geng, 66, of Asheville, NC, passed away July 30, 2023 at Mission Hospital. She was born January 14, 1957 in East Orange, NJ, to the late Walter Lewis Shaw and Betty Lou Roberts Shaw. She is also preceded in death by her spouse, Dale Geng; and sister, Linda Honey. Crystal was a wonderful woman full of love and musical talent. She inspired others with her voice and spiritual insight. Crystal always cared for others and will be extremely missed by all, especially by her...

Todd Eric Walker, born May 12, 1971, was a light among us. He left this life at the age of 52 on August 31, 2023. Todd was an amazing husband to Katie and the sweetest father to Clare, Lillian and Jade. He was so proud of his daughters and their strong spirits and genuine hearts. He loved them fiercely. Todd was so very cherished and dear to his wife, Katie. They were blessed with 25 years of adventures together, and he was a steadfast support to Katie, her partner in life-affirming...

Janet Faye Blalock Delude, 76, of Asheville, NC passed away August 14, 2023 at the CarePartners Solace Center in Asheville, NC. Janet was born in Haywood Co, NC to the late James and Ethel Blalock. She is also preceded in death by her husband, Edward Delude, and Grandson, Mason Delude. Janet is survived by her sons, Brian Delude (Sandy) of Cleveland, TN, Michael Delude of Asheville, NC, Eric Delude of Asheville, NC; daughter, Christy Zeidi (Jason) of Asheville, NC; siblings, Kenneth Blalock...