All Obituaries

Rev. Robert “Bob” Lee Earwood, 76, of Fairview went home to his Lord on Friday, April 12, 2024. Born April 23, 1947, in Avery County, NC, he was a son of the late Emory Earwood Jr. and Helen Louise Wiseman Earwood. In 1997, he graduated from Anchor Bible College in Brevard, NC, and enjoyed ministering to people especially those in local long-term care facilities and to fellow Veterans staying at the Veterans Restoration Quarters. Of his many hobbies, his favorites were deer...

Dawn Marie Benjamin, age 55 of Asheville, NC went home to be with her heavenly Father, in the early morning hours of Wednesday, March 27, 2024, at her residence with her loving husband Paul, by her side. Dawn was born on July 1, 1968, in St. Lawrence County, NY to the late Walker Crump and Sharon St. Hilaire Crump.  She earned a Master’s Degree in Social Work from Buffalo University and was the owner of her practice, Proverb Counseling. Dawn was a member of Revol Church in...

With heavy hearts, we announce the passing of Robert Virgil Thomas, age 77, of Fairview, NC, who gracefully completed his life’s race on Tuesday, March 19, 2024 at Four Seasons Hospice Elizabeth House in Flat Rock, NC. Robert was born on October 18, 1946, in Buncombe County to the late Roy V. Thomas and Mollie Patton Thomas.  He earned his Associate of Arts degree at AB Tech in Asheville and was retired from his job as a tool and die maker. Robert was a veteran of the United...

Henry Edward Boland Jr., 51, of Black Mountain passed away suddenly on Thursday, March 14, 2024 at his home. Born February 9, 1973 in Greenville, SC, he was a son of the late Henry and Betty Boland. He was a graduate of Greenville High School class of 1991 and was devout in his Baptist faith.  Of his many musical talents, he enjoyed picking a county song on his guitars the most.  Surviving are his spouse of 21 years, Alma Waylean Eplee; daughter, Claudia of California;...

Gregory Scott Hamlin, age 58, of Fletcher, NC, passed away peacefully at home in the early hours of Wednesday, March 13, 2024 after a courageous battle with cancer. Greg was born on March 1, 1966 in Buncombe County, NC to the late James Huey Hamlin and Carolyn Lance Hamlin. He worked as the Facility Assistant at Veritas Christian Academy in Fletcher. He was a wonderful, and loving son, brother, father, grandfather, partner and friend. He loved his family and enjoyed going fishing and...

Ted Mathis, age 89, of Asheville, NC passed away peacefully on Saturday, March 9, 2024 at Bear Mountain Nursing Facility in Asheville. Ted was born on April 3, 1934 in Madison, Co., NC to the late Jackson Mathis and Sallie Worley Mathis. He was the owner and operator of Mathis Gulf Gas Station located on Merrimon Ave. in Asheville for many years. After his retirement, he loved to play his guitar along with his brother Hugh at gatherings, public and private. His love for playing his guitar...

James Franklin Elam, Jr. age 90, of Black Mountain, NC, passed away on March 2, 2024 at the NC State Veterans Home in Black Mountain, NC. Jim was born on May 8, 1933 in Charlotte, NC to the late James Franklin Elam, Sr. and Catherine Virginia Frank Elam. He attended Wake Forest University and graduated from Gaston Tech with a degree in Radio Communications Engineering. He served his country proudly in the United States Army during the Korean War era. In addition to his parents, Jim was...

Thomas Elic Robinson, age 95, of Mills River, NC, went home to be with the Lord on Wednesday, February 28, 2024, at Sapphire Ridge Health and Rehab in Bevard, NC surrounded by family as he went to his heavenly home.   Thomas was born on October 7, 1928, in Yancey County, NC to the late Greenberry Robinson and Bessie Mae McIntosh Robinson. He worked for Biltmore Dairy as a Milk Bottler and was retired. He was a faithful and lifelong member of Boiling Springs Baptist Church. Throughout...

McFarlin “Mack” McGinnis, age 74, of Black Mountain, NC, passed away on Wednesday, February 21, 2024, at Mission Hospital in Asheville, NC. Mack was born on December 19, 1949 in Buncombe County, NC to the late Farlin Hinkle McGinnis and Edna Christine Melton McGinnis.  He attended the Rock Church in Black Mountain, NC and the Lincs Day Program in Swannanoa, NC. Mack loved his family dearly and was always talking about each of them individually. He was a thoughtful, loving...

David “Mack” Gilliam, age 87, of Fairview, NC, passed away on Tuesday, February 13, 2024 at Mission Hospital-St. Joseph Campus in Asheville, NC. Mack was born on March 9, 1936, in Buncombe County to the late Alfred “Therell” Gilliam and Carrie “Mae” Pittillo Gilliam. He was retired from his job as a plumber and he attended Blue Ridge Cowboy Church in Fairview. Mack served his country proudly in the United States Army and he was known as a hard worker and...