The Asheville Citizen-Times Memorials and Obituaries

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San Benito, TX, Texas Tom Boza 1958 — 2024 It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Thomas "Tom" Allen Boza, a beloved husband, father, grandfather, and friend, who left us on September 20, 2024, at the age of 66. Thomas was a beacon of joy in our community, known for his infectious smile and warm spirit that touched the lives of everyone he met. For 40 years, Tom dedicated himself to the art of barbering, where he not only transformed appearances but also fostered friendships. His chair was a place of laughter, storytelling, and camaraderie. Clients became friends, and his ability to listen made everyone feel valued and appreciated. A passionate musician, Tom found joy sharing melodies with family and friends. Music...

Kennesaw, Georgia Robert "Bruce" Anderson 1960 — 2024 Robert "Bruce" Anderson was an amazing human being. Let's start there. He was a man who loved and was loved by so many, many friends and family throughout his life - a life which was very full and much too short. Bruce was born on June 3, 1960 to Betty and David Anderson in Bristol, Tennessee. He was an only child but one of a beloved pack of cousins who were like siblings. He graduated from Tennessee High School and The University of Tennessee - where he played baritone in the Pride of the Southland Band. He graduated with a Master of Divinity in Christian Education from The Southern Baptist Theological Seminary in Louisville, KY. Through the many seasons of his career he taught...

King, North Carolina Betty Jo Lambert 1930 — 2024 Mrs. Betty Jo Frazier Lambert, 92, passed away Thursday September 12, 2024. She was born October 21, 1931 in Leaksville (Eden), NC to the late Charles Rucker Frazier and Alice Virginia Jones Frazier. In addition to being a lifelong partner in her husband's ministry, she found great meaning in keeping her house and garden beautiful, and in early childhood education. In addition to her parents, Betty Jo was preceded in death by her loving Husband of sixty-six years, Rev. James Matthew Lambert, and her brothers, Rev. Dr. Milton Gray Frazier and Kenneth Gordon Frazier. She is survived by her two sons, Stephen Matthew Lambert (Banner Elk, NC) and James Blake Lambert (Greensboro, NC); her...

Charlotte, North Carolina Elizabeth Smith White 1938 — 2024 Elizabeth "Betsy" Smith White passed away peacefully on Thursday, August 15, 2024. Born in Charlotte in 1938, she was the daughter of the late Samuel Wilson Smith and Elizabeth Gudger Smith and sister to the late Dr. Samuel Wilson Smith, Jr. She was predeceased by her husband of 56 years, William A. "Bill" White, Jr. Betsy was a beautiful blend of her parents - elegant and gracious like her mother, affable and extroverted like her father. She embraced life with passion, joy and eternal optimism. With sparkling blue eyes, signature bright lipstick and a warm, welcoming smile, she put anyone she met at ease. She was an innately kind soul who lived out her faith by the love and care she...

Abbeville, South Carolina James H. 'Jim' Randall 1929 — 2024 James H. 'Jim' Randall, 94, of Abbeville, died Saturday, July 27, 2024 at NHC-Greenwood. Mr. Randall was a devoted husband for 58 years to the late Frances Clinton Randall. He was born Forest City, NC to the late, James H. and Kathleen Harris Randall. Mr. Randall served in the U.S. Army during WWII and was 1955 graduate of N.C. State. He was a faithful member of the Abbeville Presbyterian Church. Mr. Randall started work at Rocky River Mills in Calhoun Falls in 1957 and retired in 1995. He enjoyed spending time with his family and will be dearly missed. In addition to his parents and wife he was preceded in death by a son, Jimmy Randall and grandson, Justin H. Randall. Mr. Randall is...

Rocky Mount, North Carolina K. Wayne Marshall 1939 — 2024 Rocky Mount - With his beloved wife of sixty-two years by his side, Wayne Marshall passed away peacefully early Friday morning, July 26, 2024 in Rocky Mount, North Carolina at the age of eighty-four years. Wayne's life began in Randolph County, NC on December 22, 1939 as the youngest child born to Arthur V. and Gladys F. Marshall. He later met the love of his life in a girl from South Carolina, who became his life-long best friend and never left his side. Together they navigated the journey that would lead to Wayne graduating with a B.S. in accounting from Western Kentucky University. Wayne was a very proud family man who worked hard to create fun memories for the ones he loved. Family...

Asheville, North Carolina Faye Morrison 1940 — 2024 Faye Crowe Morrison, age 84, passed away on Monday, July 22, 2024, surrounded by family. Faye was predeceased by her father, Commodore Franklin Crowe, her mother, Myrtle Greene Crowe, a brother, Curtis Fred Crowe, and a sister, Frankie Crowe Joyner. Left behind is her husband of 56 years, Ben, a daughter Audrey Schultz and a son Michael. She is also survived by four grandchildren, Jake, Ripley, Lucas, and Alita Schultz, her sister Ferne Crowe Jamieson, and several nieces and nephews. An outstanding student at R-S Central High School, Faye was involved in several facets of student life, including the National Honor Society, the Monogram Club, Chorus, Junior Marshall, Homeroom...

Asheville, North Carolina Elaine Nelson Bonner 1943 — 2024 Elaine Nelson Bonner Age 80 * Asheville, NC "For to me to live is Christ, and to die is gain" - Philippians 1:21 Elaine Bonner died peacefully in the arms of the Lord on July 6th in Asheville, NC, at the age of 80. She was preceded in death by her beloved parents, Malline and George Carey Nelson, II, her beloved brother, George Carey Nelson III, and dear nephew, Michael Bonner. Elaine is survived by her loving husband of 58 years, C. Thomas Bonner; their children, Thomas Bonner and Beth Reece; spouses, Heather Bonner and Mark Reece; and her grandchildren, Margaret, Abigail, Caroline, and Sawyer; her sisters-in-law, Terry Nelson and Carol Bonner; brother-in-law, Keith Bonner; and her...

Charlotte, North Carolina Angela Charlotte Zande 1949 — 2024 Angela Charlotte Zande, 75, Charlotte, NC passed away on May 24th, 2024. She was born on April 5, 1949 in Asheville, NC and was always known as a loving sister and aunt. Angie worked as a secretary for most of her career after graduating from Kings College in Charlotte, NC. She enjoyed life and was very frugal with her earnings, always saving for retirement. She would laugh that in her retirement she actually had more disposable income than when she worked. Angie was an avid Carolina Panthers fan and had a room in her home dedicated to the Panthers. Angie is preceded in death by her father Albert Zande, her mother Juanita Zande, and her sister-in-law Lynne Zande (Tony). She is...

Gastonia, North Carolina Donald W. Hancock 1935 — 2024 Donald Wayne Hancock, 89, of Candler, NC passed away peacefully on May 14, 2024. Donald was born on January 7, 1935 in Durham, NC to the late Rev. John W. Hancock and Lillie Mae Rigsbee Hancock. Don was preceded in death by his loving wife, Nona Sutton Hancock. He passed on what would be their 70th wedding anniversary. Nona was from West Virginia and on a family vacation to North Carolina, they stopped at Hancock's General Store in Durham, NC. Don was working that day and saw Nona when they pulled up. He went out, pumped their gas, and never looked back. One could say that golf was Don's third child. Many events were planned around his golf games, but one thing that was not, was his...

Columbia, South Carolina Fred W. Roper 1938 — 2024 Fred W. Roper, 85, died on Tuesday, April 30, 2024. He was the son of the late Mrs. Mary Alice Jones and Mr. U. G. Roper. Fred was a nationally recognized scholar and educator in the field of Medical Librarianship. Fred earned his Master's of Science in Library Science from the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill in 1962. He completed an internship at UCLA before accepting a position in the Biomedical Library there. He completed his PhD in Library Science at Indiana University in 1971. Fred taught for fifteen years at UNC as Associate Professor and Associate Dean. In 1986, he accepted the position of Dean and Professor in the College of Library and Information Science at the...

Hilton Head Island, South Carolina Patricia Bryan Whyte Edington 1943 — 2024 Patricia Bryan Whyte Edington - known to one and all as Trisha, was born on January 23, 1943, and returned to the arms of her Lord on April 30, 2024. There are so many stories that we could tell about Trisha. We hope to pay homage to her by sharing with you what an inspiration she has been to all of us: her lifetime love affair with Howard; her lifetime of loving Jesus Christ; and the lifelong friendships she treasured. This tribute is to you, dearest Tweezie. Hope you approve. Trisha is survived by her husband and the love of her life, J. Howard Edington; daughters Meg Sefton and Beth Hewitt, grandchildren Hunter, Penn, and Sarah Beth and 4 brothers. She was predeceased by her son, John...

Harkers Island, North Carolina Dr. George Thomas Ward Sr. 1938 — 2024 Dr. George Thomas Ward Sr., 85, of Harkers Island, NC, passed away on March 31, 2024, at Carteret Health Care, surrounded by family. His memorial service will be held at 1 p.m., on April 12 at Calvary Episcopal Church in Tarboro, NC. Interment will follow on church grounds. The family will receive friends from 6 p.m. until 8 p.m., on April 11 at Munden Funeral Home in Morehead City, NC. To view his complete obituary visit www.mundenfuneralhome.net. Arrangements by Munden Funeral Home.

Atlanta, Georgia Camille Roberts Fenton 1957 — 2024 Camille Roberts Fenton "Cam" 66, of Atlanta passed away suddenly on March 16th, 2024 in Atlanta. Cam was born in Asheville NC to Camille Evans Roberts and Pearce Roberts, Jr. on April 27th, 1957 and lived in the Town of Biltmore Forest. Growing up, Cam attended St. Genevieve's School and Asheville Country Day. Among her many interests was her love of horses - and she excelled in equestrian events both in the ring and on the trail. She attended Bennett College in Millbrook NY for two years where she graduated in fashion design. Cam completed her college studies at The George Washington University in Washington DC receiving her BA in Art History. It was there that she met the love of her...

Rock Hill, South Carolina Tony Frank Randall Ballard 1947 — 2024 March 13, 2024, Tony Frank Randall Ballard, 76, passed away peacefully into the presence of his Lord with his wife and daughter by his side. Born in Asheville, NC, on August 10, 1947, he was a son of the late James Brittain Ballard and Aliene Penley Ballard. Married at a young age, he was the devoted husband of 60 years to Irma Jean "Jeanie" Ponder Ballard. Mr. Ballard went to Charles D. Owen High in Black Mountain, NC and proudly joined the United States Marine Corps at the age of 18 years old. Stationed at Camp Pendleton, in Oceanside CA; he was a skilled mechanic, working on M50 Ontos tanks during the Vietnam War. Following his military career and return home, Mr. Ballard joined the...

Moore, South Carolina Kenneth Maurice Sanchagrin 1938 — 2024 Kenneth Maurice Sanchagrin, 85, of Moore, SC passed away peacefully on February 4, 2024 with his loving wife, Mary, at his side after battling a long illness. They spent most of their life together in the mountains of North Carolina where they had their home in Mars Hill for over 40 years. Born on November 16, 1938 in River Rouge, Michigan, he was the son of the late Kenneth Solomon Sanchagrin and Monica Maurice. He attended Sacred Heart Seminary, Glenmary Seminary, St John's Seminary and the University of Notre Dame studying Theology. He then obtained a PhD in Sociology from Wayne State University in 1979. He was hired as a Sociology professor at Mars Hill College in 1971 and taught there...

Charlotte, North Carolina Vera Elaine Brooks 1941 — 2023 Vera Elaine Brooks, 82, of Charlotte, passed away on Saturday, December 23, 2023. Vera was born in Buncombe County on April 29, 1941, the daughter of the late Charles P. Brooks and Lois Ballinger Brooks. Vera graduated from Enka High School and retired from Gerber Products. She is survived by her son, Steve Brooks (Lisa); daughter, Cindy Brooks Ivey; grandchildren, Tyler Brooks, Jason Ivey, Alyssa Ivey; three great grandchildren; sister, Frances Brooks Welch and her children, Isaac Welch III, Tosh Welch, Tovah Welch, and Shimshon Welch. Services will be announced at a later date. Online condolences may be shared at www.KepnerFH.com

Asheville, North Carolina Heath Anthony White 1969 — 2023 Heath Anthony White, son of the late Charles and Patricia White of Asheville, NC, passed away at the age of 54 on December 11th, 2023. He will be lovingly remembered by his sister, Aubrey Anderson, her husband, Douglas Hollifield of Fletcher, NC, nephew, John Oliver II of Asheville, NC, aunt Nina McKinney of Newland, NC and two cousins - who were more like brothers - Chad McKinney of Johnson City, TN and Chris Ollis of Charleston, SC, cherished mother in law Pat Ditzler of Asheville, NC and numerous friends including a special friend Sarah Braswell of Charleston, SC. Heath was predeceased by his loving wife, Jennifer Ditzler. Heath was an Asheville native and grew up on the water. His love...

toc, Georgia Richard Michael Hardison 1941 — 2023 Richard Michael Hardison passed away in peace on Wednesday, November 8, 2023 in his childhood hometown of Toccoa, Georgia surrounded by his loving daughters and family fur babies Dandy, Chuy, and Zara. Mr. Hardison was born in Toccoa, Georgia December 5, 1941 to the late Ethel Ruth "Boots" (nee Smith) and Harlan Lamar Hardison. He grew up in Toccoa, Georgia and attended North Georgia Military College for two years before attending University of Georgia and graduating with a Bachelor's Degree in Journalism. He later went to University of Georgia to graduate with an MBA. He met his beloved wife, Sara Kathryn Eyres in Heidelberg, Germany where he was stationed as a Captain in the U.S....

AIKEN, SC, South Carolina Michele M Rich 1965 — 2023 Mrs. Michele Macomber Rich, 58, beloved wife of Michael Edward "Mike" Rich, passed away Monday, November 6, 2023. A Celebration of Life service will be held at 1:00 PM on Saturday, November 11, 2023 at Town Creek Baptist Church with The Rev. Clint Smith officiating. The family will receive friends following the service at the family home. Born in White Plains, NY, Michele was the daughter of the late Frank Gair and Beverly Yvonne Macomber. Michele and her family moved to Weaverville, North Carolina in 1969. Michele attended and graduated from Ben Lippen High School in Asheville, North Carolina, in 1983. She attended Montreat and UNC Asheville colleges. In 1992 she married Mike Rich of...

Martinez, Georgia Heidi Dismukes Denison 1933 — 2023 Heidi Dismukes Denison went to be with Jesus and the love of her life, Charlie, on Saturday October 7, 2023. She was born on April 14, 1933 in Selma, Alabama. She was a loving wife and mother. She was preceded in death by her husband Charles T. Denison, sister Olga Dismukes, brothers Roy and Darrell Dismukes. She is survived by her three sons, Gary Denison (Sue), Scott Denison (Cheri), and Russ Denison (Ann Roberts). Heidi was grandmother to six grandchildren, Michael Denison, Andy Denison, Kate Denison, Ashley Denison, Heather Burnette (deceased), Chrissy Andrews, and Andrea Burnett. Heidi was great-grandmother to nine great-grandchildren, Kylie Burnham, Keller Andrews, Kingston Tyrie,...

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