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Asheville, North Carolina Philip Coleman Davis 1936 — 2024 Philip Coleman Davis was born on October 30, 1936 in Norton, Virginia to William Dean Davis and Virginia Coleman Davis. He graduated from Hampden-Sydney College in 1958. After teaching school in rural Virginia he entered The Medical College of Virginia and graduated in 1964. After an internship at the Medical College of Virginia he completed his residency in Gynecology and Obstetrics at Emory University and Grady Memorial Hospital from 1965-1968. He served in the United States Army Medical Corp from 1968-1970, reaching the rank of Major. He returned to Atlanta from 1970-1972, completing a fellowship in Gynecologic Oncology at Emory University. In 1972 he moved to Asheville and joined...

Barbara Jean Miller Gosnell 1932 — 2024 Barbara Jean Miller Gosnell, 91, formerly of Asheville, passed away on Thursday February 29 2024, at a Maryville, TN, hospital. She was surrounded by daughter, Cindy Fuller, son, Steve Yarborough, and granddaughter, Tamera Partin. She was the daughter of the late Tindle and Gertrude Smith Miller. She was also preceded in death by her husband, Larry Gosnell; sons, Scott Yarborough, Sr., and Darren Yarborough; grandchildren, Scott Yarborough, Jr., and Brandi Humaid; sisters, Janette Davis, Geneva Stuman, Helen Lefler, Sara Brookshire, Inez Davis, and Norma Mathis; and brother, Bill Miller. She was a 1950 graduate of Sand Hill High School in Asheville. She worked most of her life in area...

Biltmore Forest, North Carolina Janet Yarborough Kelly 1939 — 2023 Biltmore Forest, NC. Janet Yarborough Kelly, age 83, died September 20, 2023 after an extended illness while a resident of The Landings of Mills River assisted living facility. Janet was born in Sanford, NC on December 29,1939 to Wilma Crystal Hartness and Phillip Chaffin Yarborough, Sr. Janet was the youngest of six children. Her mother, Wilma, passed away in 1947 when Janet was eight years old. Her father, Phil, also became very ill. While he was at Duke Hospital weeks prior to his death, he married Edna Earl Beddingfield as they planned for her to raise the children. In 1949 when Janet's father died, Edna Earl became a caring stepmother to Janet and her siblings until her death in...

Asheville, North Carolina William Thomas "Billy" Greer, Jr. 1942 — 2023 A Celebration of Life Service for William Thomas "Billy" Greer, Jr. will be held at 11:00 AM on Saturday, October 14, 2023 at Virginia Wesleyan University. Billy's complete obituary is available at www.grocefuneralhome.com.

Asheville, North Carolina William Thomas Greer, Jr. 1942 — 2023 William Thomas Greer, Jr. 81, died peacefully at his home in Asheville, NC, on August 30th, 2023, surrounded by his family. Born to parents William Thomas Greer and Winnie Agnes Duke Greer in Brunswick, GA, on July 28th, 1942, Billy Greer grew up in Tifton, GA, and graduated from Valdosta State University. Feeling drawn to the ministry, he studied at Emory University's Candler School of Theology and earned an M.Div. degree from Drew University. Seeking yet broader theological understanding, he was research assistant for a year for Professor William Barclay, the distinguished Scottish theologian at the University of Glasgow. He went on to earn a Doctor of Sacred Theology degree at Emory...

Candler, North Carolina Patricia Taylor Frye 1938 — 2023 Patricia T. Frye, 85, wife of David R. Frye, died August 26, 2023, in Asheville. Information is available at GroceFuneralHome.com.

Candler, North Carolina Patricia Taylor Frye 1938 — 2023 Patricia T. Frye, 85, wife of David R. Frye, died August 26, 2023, in Asheville. Information is at GroceFuneralHome.com.

Asheville, North Carolina David H. Bucher 1934 — 2023 David H. Bucher passed away at Givens Estates retirement community in Asheville, NC on July 9, 2023 at the age of 89. He was the son of the late Christian G. and Violette Hoffer Bucher of Lebanon County, Pennsylvania. Dave grew up on the family farm and graduated from Hershey High School and Hershey Junior College in PA. He went on to earn both BS and MS degrees in Engineering from Penn State University and was a licensed professional engineer. Dave was employed for 37 years as a research and development engineer with Deere and Co. As lead engineer, he was responsible for the development of tractor rollover protective frames that established the safety standard for the industry. He was a...

Fairview, North Carolina Malcolm "M.D." David Hathaway 1943 — 2023 Malcolm David Hathaway, Jr., known throughout his life as "M. D.", transitioned from this earthly life on 7/8/23 at 80 years of age, at home surrounded by loved ones. M.D. grew up in the village of Churchland, Virginia and attended Norfolk County public schools through graduation from Churchland High School in 1961. He was awarded a football scholarship by the University of South Carolina and lettered in football there, making friends for a lifetime. He made connections with athletes from the entire Tidewater area as he enjoyed all sports and excelled in most. He was speaking with some of these lifelong friends throughout his recent illness. M.D. worked for many years for McLean...

Asheville, North Carolina Thomas John Havey 1936 — 2023 Thomas John Havey passed away June 23, 2023 at his residence in Asheville, NC. A service and memorial of Tom's life is scheduled for Saturday, July 8, 2023 at 3:00 PM at Groce Funeral Home at Lake Julian in Arden, NC. His family will greet friends at the funeral home for one hour prior to the service. Burial at Calvary Churchyard will be private. His complete obituary and a guest register are available online at grocefuneralhome.com.

Hendersonville, North Carolina Joan S. Glisson 1932 — 2023 Lois Joan(n) Cline Sawyer Glisson, 90, of Hendersonville, passed away on Saturday June 10, 2023 at Margaret R. Pardee Hospital in Hendersonville. A Graveside Service will be held at 12:00 PM on Saturday, June 24, 2023 at Oak Ridge United Methodist Church Cemetery in Oak Ridge, NC with Pastor Mike Carr officiating. To view a more complete obituary and to share fond memories or offer condolences with Joan's family, please visit her obituary page at www.grocefuneralhome.com. Groce Funeral Home at Lake Julian in Arden, NC is assisting the family.

Asheville, North Carolina Patricia Quinn Presley 1942 — 2023 Patricia Quinn Presley, 80, of Asheville, passed away at her residence on Sunday, May 7, 2023. A native of Dallas, NC, she was a daughter of the late Earl Quinn and Willie Ruth Hovis Quinn. She was also preceded in death by her husband, James Richard Presley, Jr. and two sisters, Deborah Harris and Millicent Rundgren. She was a graduate of Dallas High School and worked as both an interior designer and in retail sales at Sears and JC Penney. She was a member of St. Mark's Lutheran Church. Patricia is survived by two sons, Tony Quinn (Beth) and Mike Naylor (Sherri); one brother, Bill Quinn (Sylvia); three grandchildren, Rachel Quinn, Adam Naylor and Sam Naylor, as well as several nieces,...

Asheville, North Carolina Yolanda Blozan Hall 1938 — 2023 A celebration of the life of Yolanda Blozan Hall will be held in the Auditorium in the Education Center at The North Carolina Arboretum on Friday, July 7, at 10 am. Yolanda was born in Bell, California on March 31, 1938. She was the daughter of the late Fred and Ella Blozan and the sister of Carl Blozan who now resides in Brevard, North Carolina, with his wife Kathie. She spent most of her early years in San Marino, California, attending the elementary and high school there, graduating from high school in 1956. She attended the University of Oregon for her first two years of college, graduating from Redlands University in 1960. Her first job after graduating was as an assistant buyer at...

Asheville, North Carolina Yolanda Blozan Hall 1938 — 2023 Yolanda Blozan Hall of Asheville, NC passed away on May 3, 2023 after a short battle with pancreatic cancer. A native of Bell, CA. she was a daughter of the late Fred and Ella Blozan and was also preceded in death by her son, Richard Frederick Hall. Yolanda is survived by her loving husband of 61 years, Richard Travis Hall; one son, Jeffrey Travis Hall (his wife Mary Pixley Hall) of Braintree, MA; one daughter-in-law, Kim Pilarski-Hall of Knoxville, TN (and her children and grandchildren); two grandchildren, Laina Sweeney Hall and Tyler Travis Hall; one brother, Carl Blozan (his wife Kathie) of Brevard, NC; one brother-in-law, Steven David Hall (his wife Ann Herst Hall) of Colorado...

Asheville, North Carolina Jean DeLoach Haldane 1933 — 2023 Jean DeLoach Haldane, 89, of Asheville, NC, passed away on March 31, 2023, of complications from Alzheimer's disease. Jean was born in Pleasant Garden, NC. She married Douglas W. Haldane in 1960 and raised a family with him, living in many parts of the United States and in Honduras and Germany. Jean earned Bachelor's and Master's degrees from Auburn University, and worked as an elementary school teacher in Columbus, Georgia, and as a teacher of developmentally-challenged adults at Asheville-Buncombe Technical Community College in Asheville. She took on many volunteering responsibilities throughout her life, including helping at her children's schools, serving with the Girl Scouts, and...

Mills River, North Carolina John Edgar Kiefer 1949 — 2023 John Edgar Kiefer, 74, a native of Aurora, IL, passed away in Mills River, NC on Friday, March 24, 2023. John's obituary, including service information, may be viewed at grocefuneralhome.com. Groce Funeral Home at Lake Julian in Arden, NC is assisting the family.

Asheville Sherry Wright 1935 — 2023 Asheville, NC - Sherry Wright, 87, of the Deerfield Retirement Community in Asheville, died Monday, March 20, 2023 at Mission Hospital. A Celebration of Sherry's Life will be held in the near future in the St. Giles Chapel of Deerfield. Groce Funeral Home at Lake Julian in Arden, NC is assisting the family. To view a more complete obituary and to share a condolence with her family, please visit www.grocefuneralhome.com.

Asheville, North Carolina Sherry Wright 1935 — 2023 Sherry Wright, 87, of the Deerfield Retirement Community in Asheville, died Monday, March 20, 2023 at Mission Hospital. A Celebration of Sherry's Life will be held in the near future in the St. Giles Chapel of Deerfield. Groce Funeral Home at Lake Julian in Arden, NC is assisting the family. To view a more complete obituary and to share a condolence with her family, please visit www.grocefuneralhome.com.

Asheville, North Carolina Katharine "Kit" Hilton Lyday 1942 — 2023 Katharine Hilton Lyday, "Kit" of Asheville, left us with beautiful memories and inspiration on February 21, 2023. She was surrounded by loved ones, at the age of 80. She was a positive force and challenged us to look for the good, moment by moment. She didn't point us to that path, she led the way. Kit was born in Reading, Pennsylvania on November 15, 1942 to Katharine Beaver Hilton and Raymond Leslie Hilton. Her family moved to Asheville, N.C. when she was ten. Kit graduated from AC Reynolds High School in 1960 and Western Carolina in 1964 with a BA in Psychology and married Albert James Lyday, Jr. "Jim" on August 22 the same year. They moved to Memphis while he went to optometry school....

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