All Obituaries

My brother, Charles Ellis Burleson, age 75, died on April 22 from COVID-19 at Grace Hospital, Morganton, NC. No longer can the Mental Health System and the Buncombe County Public Defender's office torture me and my family in trying to release Charles into society. Our precious Mother, Helen Hare Silvey, who was the strongest person I knew, loved Charles beyond measure for twenty-five years. My Mother did as she said, "Went to her grave with her grief." I loved Charles...

Brian Alexander Webster departed this life on April 14, 2021. He was born on July 10, 1988 to Alberta Woodson and Alex Webster in Asheville, NC. Brian attended Erwin High School and was a graduate of the Go Green Program. He had a love for cooking. Brian was preceded in death by paternal grandfather, Joe Webster (Jane); uncles, Lawrence Webster and Michael Woodson. Left to cherish his memory is his mother, Alberta Woodson; father, Alex Webster (Eslinda); daughter, Makenna; paternal...

Charlie McClellan, 52, passed away Sunday, April 11,2021 at Mission Hospital. Charlie was a drummer for Crystal Zoo and other various bands in Asheville. He was a fun loving man, always willing to help. He loved motorcycles and playing drums. He is preceded in death by his brother, Joseph Lee Carter. Surviving are his mother, Alice McClellan; his wife of 25 years, Faye Lee; numerous cousins and the Sharp family. Small service will be at Ashelawn Garden of Memory on Friday , April 23,2021,...

Eric R. Weber of Fletcher, North Carolina, formerly of Morton, Illinois, bravely battled brain cancer for three years. He passed away peacefully in his home while surrounded by family, into the arms of Jesus, on April 5, 2021 at the age of 49.  Eric was born on December 28, 1971, in Pekin, Illinois. He graduated from Pekin High School in 1990, and married Jennifer (Parkinson) on January 25, 1992. He pursued his education while serving in the United States Navy for 6 years, and...

Pamela A. Gibson, 61, of Brevard, NC went to be with the Lord on March 3, 2021 after bravely and strongly fighting an extended illness. She was born December 15, 1959 to George and Myrtle Flynn.  She graduated from Edneyville High School in 1979. She loved spending time with family, hiking, being on the beach collecting shells and rocks, and spending her summers in Idaho and Oregon. She enjoyed creating beautiful gifts for her family and friends. She is survived by her husband, Mark...

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...