All Obituaries

Nancy Cairnes White, 88, of Arden, beloved mother, grandmother and great grandmother passed away on February 12, 2021 at CarePartners Hospice after a brief illness.  She was born on May 12, 1932 in Buncombe County and was a daughter of the late Thomas Hooper Cairnes and Carrie Clayton Cairnes. Also preceding her in death was her late husband, David Cameron White also of Arden, NC. Always passionate about poetry and fashion. She modeled for one of Asheville's premier furriers. ...

Samuel David McIlwain suddenly passed away on February 11, 2021 at the age of 85. He was a beloved husband who left behind a loving wife, Linda McIlwain They raised three sons, Michael Ray , Mitchell McIlwain, Mike Mcilwain and their wives, Amber Ray, Melissa McIlwain; beautiful grandchildren, Alyssa Ray, little Michael Ray, Barbara Ray, Autumn Rollins,  A.J. Rollins, Gabe McIlwain and several others. He is gone, but not...

David Deland Williams, Jr. passed away peacefully at his home on Saturday, January 2, 2021. He was born on January 13, 1945 in Asheville, NC . His parents were the late David Deland Williams and Genevieve Payne Williams.  He was also preceded in death by a son, Omar Williams, a sister, Annette Williams Smith Conwell, a brother, Walter Lee Williams (Vickie), all of Asheville, NC. Mr. Williams was a member of the Class of 1963 at Stephens-Lee High School where he excelled as a member of...

Mary was the eldest child of James Fisher and Zelma Edmonds. She was born on March 6, 1928 in Asheville, North Carolina. Mary was preceded in death by both her mother and father as well as her brother James Edmonds Fisher and her sister Peggy Robinson. Her father was the first in the family to depart and passed away on December 29, 1947; Mary was the last of the family to depart and passed away on December 29, 2020. Mary was also preceded in death by her husbands; Calvin L Holcombe, Edward...

Arthur Clelland passed away peacefully on December 25, 2020. Arthur was born on March 23, 1933 in Shotts, Scotland. He immigrated to the United States after serving in the British Royal Artillery during the Korean War. He became a proud United States Citizen where he worked hard at building the American dream. He was a dreamer, inventor and very much loved by all of his family. Arthur was preceded in death by his parents, brother, daughter, Margaret Darnall, and great grandson, Finnlee...

Virginia Graybeal Carter Williams, 92, passed peacefully into the presence of her Savior on December 10, 2020 at Mission Hospital in Asheville, NC. Born in Winston Salem, NC, she is preceded in death by one son, Garland Brown “Bill” Williams, her parents John Ransom and Lyde Graybeal Carter, sister Marguerite Cantrell, and brother John Thomas Carter of Asheville. Virginia is survived by her grandson Josh Williams and his wife Charlene and their son, Ethan, of Nebo. She is also...

James "Jimmy" "Jim" Case of Asheville N.C. passed away Monday, November 23, 2020. He proudly served our country for 22 years in the U.S. Navy and retired as Chief Petty Officer Jim was preceded in death by his father, James W. Case Jr.; mother, Beulah Allen; brother, Roger Case; brother -in-law, Richard "Dicky" Bartlett; brothers, Jerry Case and Paul Elliott. He is survived by his sister, Irma Bartlett of...

Dr. Harold D. Schutte, aged 87, passed peacefully at home on November 3, 2020 with his wife of 64 years at his side. He received his M.D. degree from Loma Linda University School of Medicine in 1962, and interned at Mission Hospital. He practiced family medicine in Asheville for 3 years. He then entered a residency in pediatrics at the University of Tennessee and St. Jude Children's Hospital in Memphis, following which he returned to Asheville and practiced pediatrics for 40...

Mark was a very strong but gentle man. He was born in Yorkshire England. Trained in a five year apprenticeship at the Midland Hotel in Manchester, England and did a three year journeymen’s ship all over Europe before returning to the Midland Hotel to receive the highest honor, a Black Cap European Chef. He had the honor of serving noted dignitaries like Ambassador Lawrence of Switzerland owner of the Hotel Del Coronado in San Diego, CA, Senator Kennedy, Jenney Craig, Joan Kroc,...

Michael L. Johnson went to be with our Lord on October 24, 2020. He was a member of Victory Baptist Church and loved going to church on Sunday's to enjoy hearing the word and having fellowship with his church family. He will be remembered for his sense of humor, laugh, and unconditional love for others. He was very adventurous and loved to travel. Proceeded in death were his mother, Edna Wingate Johnson; father, William Johnson; grandson, Tracy Jr. He leaves to cherish...