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...

 “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...

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...

Sherrie Edwina Masten, 70, of Candler, NC passed away on April 27, 2024 at the Solace Center in Asheville, NC. She was born on May 2, 1953 in Elkin, NC to the late Earl Masten and Vetreal Hinson Masten. In addition to her parents, Sherrie is preceded in death by her infant sister, Terri Lynn Masten. Sherrie was a member at the First Baptist Church in Elkin, NC. She loved spending time on her front porch, bird watching, baking, and gardening. Surviving her is her daughters, Carrie...

Tony Lane Dodd, 43, of Woodfin, NC passed away Thursday, April 25, 2024 at his home. He was born October 28, 1980 in Jackson, AL although he resided in the Asheville, NC area most of his life, to Doris Mae Banks Dodd of Woodfin and the late Gerald Calvin Dodd Sr. He was the owner and operator of Dodd Electric Construction and a member of First Baptist Church in Jonesborough, TN. Of his many hobbies playing the guitar and listening to music were among his favorites. In addition to his father,...

Joyce Melinda Mayer, 83, of Asheville passed away on Friday, April 19, 2024. Asheville Area Alternative Funeral and Cremation Services is in search of any legal next of kin and can be reached at 828-258-8274.

James Lee “Jim” Davis, 82, of Weaverville, NC went to his heavenly home April 24, 2024. James was born on November 15, 1941 in Marshall, NC to the late Charles Cleophas Davis and Mearl Payne Davis. He graduated from Walnut High School in Marshall, NC in 1960. James proudly served our country in the US Army. He later retired as the General Sales Manager for Rainbow Baking Co. James enjoyed landscaping, fox hunting, farming, and spending time with family. Surviving James is his...

Kimberly Rene Lewis passed away peacefully on April 24, 2024, surrounded by her loved ones. Born on October 6, 1962, she was the twelfth child of fourteen born to Martha Edwards Lewis and Arthur Lewis and a native of Yancey County. She was the mother of Natasha "Tasha" Bowden and Ryan Bowden, and step-son Jared Crain. Grandmother to Jarica & Julie Crain.  Kimberly is survived by sisters: Jeanette, Patsy, Shelby, June, Johnnie, Carol, Remona, and her brother Jack, as well...