All Obituaries

It is with broken hearts and profound sadness that we announce the passing of Christopher Sean Drye, age 43, of Asheville, NC. He was born on July 16, 1984 to Troy Keith (deceased) and Julia Ann. To know Christopher was to know a man with a heart of gold, and a smile that could light up a room. He never met a stranger and he was a friend to all. He had a brilliant mind, and an infectious laugh, making you laugh along with him. He had a deep love for the 49ers, cooking, drawing, and his ...

Warren Walter Kranz, aged 83, passed away peacefully on June 11, 2026, at Stonecreek Health and Rehabilitation in Asheville, North Carolina. Warren was born on May 5, 1943, in Beaver Dam, Wisconsin, to the late Walter Kranz and Mildred Warren Kranz. He attended Oshkosh High School in Oshkosh, Wisconsin. On August 25th, 1963 he was united in marriage to Judy Lee Weifenbach.  Throughout his life, Warren found fulfillment in several diverse careers, though he most thoroughly enjoyed his ...

Exey Anthony “Tony” Wyatt, 63, passed away peacefully at his home on June 9th, 2026. A native of Asheville, NC, Tony was born on December 31, 1962, to Charles Wyatt and Marilyn Diane Wyatt. Tony spent his career working with Smoky Mountain Waste. He is survived by his wife, Cynthia Whitted Wyatt; his son, Chris Wyatt, and daughter-in-law, Kristen, of Charlotte, NC; and his sister, Kasie Wyatt. He also leaves behind his cherished grandsons, Connor Wyatt and Matthew Wyatt, both ...

Linda Bernice Steele Copley, 67, of Asheville, passed away peacefully in her home on June 5, 2026. Born on June 17, 1958, she was a resident of Asheville for the past 15 years. Linda was preceded in death by her father, Dale Irwin Steele, who passed away in 1993; her mother, Bernice Kibala Steele, who passed away in 1975; and her nephew, Ben Steele. She is survived by her brother Mike Steele and his wife Laurel of Mt. Dora, Florida; her brother Alfie Steele and his wife partner Heidi ...

Dawn Marie Erdman Porter, age 81, passed away peacefully on June 3, 2026, surrounded by her loving family at the Center for Conscious Living & Dying. A resident of Arden for 40 years, Dawn was born on August 4, 1944, in Elgin, Illinois, to the late Richard H. Erdman and Anne E. Shaw Erdman.  Dawn dedicated many years of professional service to State Farm Insurance. Outside of her career, she was an avid Bunco player, but her greatest joy in life truly came from spending ...

Aaron McKinnly Jackson, age 57, passed away on June 1, 2026, at Spartanburg Regional Medical Center. Born in Buncombe County, North Carolina, on June 18, 1968, he was the son of Norma Dale Bartlett Jackson and the late Clyde McKinnly Jackson. For the past 13 years, Aaron resided in Tryon, North Carolina, and spent meaningful time as a resident of The Lighthouse Group Home. Aaron spent many fulfilling years working at local workshops for individuals with disabilities until his health began ...

Brenda Yvonne Cook Parker, 73, passed away on June 1, 2026, at Memorial Mission Hospital in Asheville, NC. A native of Greeneville, TN, and former resident of Belva, NC, Brenda had called Alexander, NC her home for the past 33 years. She was preceded in death by her parents, General Grant Cook and Sadie Juanita Cook. Brenda graduated from Laurel School and went on to earn her Bachelor of Arts from Mars Hill College. She spent her career working for the Metropolitan Sewage District (MSD). A ...

Gary Lee Williams, aged 71, passed away May 29, 2026 in Asheville, NC. Gary was born March 15, 1955, in Buncombe County, NC, to the late Walter Clyde Williams and Lorena Anders Williams. In his free time he enjoyed spending time with his family and playing golf. Above all things he loved God. In addition to his parents, Gary is preceded in passing by his siblings, Paul Williams, Margaret Ann Williams, Shirley Crisp, and Warren Williams. Gary is survived by his children, Tiffany Lynn ...

With heavy hearts and profound appreciation for a life well-lived, we announce the peaceful passing of Marjorie Irene Berg Burst on May 27, 2026. Born on August 30, 1934, in the picturesque expanse of Saskatchewan, Canada, Margi’s journey through life touched many hearts, leaving a legacy of love, kindness, and grace. Marjorie was the cherished daughter of Knute and Alvide Berg, who instilled in her the values of compassion and community that she carried throughout her life. She was ...

Candler, NC — Bessie Lou Clubb Inman, age 88, passed away peacefully at her residence on Dixon Terrace on Tuesday, May 26, 2026. Born on January 15, 1938, in Haywood County, North Carolina, Bessie was the beloved daughter of the late John Robert Clubb and Elsie Freeman. She went on to live a fulfilling life, dedicating many years of hard work to her career before retiring as a cable engineer. Bessie was a woman of active interests and simple pleasures. She was a proud member of the ...