Keith Dewayne Morrison
Feb 26, 2026
Keith Dewayne Morrison, 69, passed away peacefully on Thursday, February 26, 2026.
A native of Asheville, he was the beloved son of the late Clauzelle Morrison and Christine Waddell Morrison.
Keith was a proud graduate of Asheville High School and later earned an Associate's Degree from Interactive College of Technology in Atlanta, Georgia. He worked...
Floree Lowery
Feb 21, 2026
Floree Gray Lowery, former resident of Asheville, passed away Saturday, February 21, 2026 in Hempsted, NY.
Additional details will follow.
Hall Fletcher Sams, Jr.
Feb 16, 2026
Hall Fletcher Sams, Jr., affectionately known as "Buddy Love", was born on March 19, 1964, in Asheville, NC, to Hall and Mary Sams. He attended Asheville City Schools and graduated from Asheville High School in the class of 1982. Hall furthered his education at Blantons Jr. College.
Hall was a dedicated worker, spending over 15 years at...
Silvesta Muckelvene
Feb 10, 2026
Silvesta "Bug" Muckelvene, 77, died following a brief illness on Tuesday, February 10, 2026.
A native of Asheville, he was born October 28, 1948 to the late Helen Richardson and Leon Muckelvene. Bug was a graduate of Stephens-Lee High School. He then served briefly in the US Navy and trained as a bomb specialist. Bug joined his...
Patricia Parker
Feb 5, 2026
Patricia C. Parker, 84, of Brevard NC, passed away Thursday, February 5, 2026, joining her beloved husband, David Parker who passed five years ago. They had 45 years of a close and loving marriage. The daughter of Bennett and Burley Chamberlin, Patricia enjoyed an idyllic childhood in the historic town of Garrett Park, MD. After graduating from American University,...
Roberta Marvels
Feb 4, 2026
Roberta Marvels gained her wings into eternal life on February 4, 2026.
Roberta Marvels was born June 4, 1953 in Abbeville County, South Carolina (Due West). She was the daughter of the late Nannie Klugh Wright and the late Dedrick Eugene Wright, Sr.
Leaving to cherish her memories are, her husband, Michael Marvels, her children,...
Melvia Miller
Jan 24, 2026
Who can find a virtuous woman? For her price is far above rubies. The heart of her husband doth safely trust in her, so that he shall have no need of spoil. She will do him good and not evil all the days of her life. Proverbs 31: 10-12
Sister Melvia Miller was born to the late...
Alfreida "Freida" Foster
Jan 24, 2026
On Saturday, January 24, 2026, Alfreida "Freida" Foster passed peacefully at home, entering eternal rest surrounded by love. A beloved mama, nan nan, sister, aunt, and friend, she will be deeply missed by all who knew her.
Born February 6, 1969, in Asheville, North Carolina, Freida was the daughter of the late Aleitha Foster and Arthur Glasscoe....
Calvin Barnard
Jan 22, 2026
Calvin Barnard, 69, passed away Thursday, January 22, 2026, after several years of declining health.
Born March 21, 1956, he was the beloved son of the late Ural and Sybrinnie Barnard.
Calvin dedicated many years of his life working for Buncombe County Parks and Recreation, where he enjoyed the camaraderie of co-workers and the joy...
Darryl Edward Joyner
Jan 21, 2026
Darryl Edward Joyner, 71, transitioned from this life Wednesday, January 21, 2026.
He was born May 28, 1954, in Asheville, to the late Evelyn Moss Joyner and John Clyde Smith.
Darryl was a God-fearing man with a spirit that filled every room he entered. Known as a true jokester, his laughter was unmistakable, jovial, contagious,...