Groce Funeral Home

Groce Funeral Home Since 1929, Groce Funeral Home & Cremation Service has paid tribute to the time-honored traditions o

At a time when many funeral homes are owned by mega-corporations listed on the national stock exchanges, Groce Funeral Home is bucking the trend by remaining a locally-owned family business. The Groce's feel strongly that we can serve Western North Carolina families better by remaining family owned and operated. Due to our reputation for integrity and the efforts of a dedicated staff, Groce Funera

l Home has evolved into Western North Carolina's largest and most trusted funeral service provider. We are humbled to be validated and honored again by the Asheville Citizen-Times and the Mountain Express as their readers' choice for "The Best Funeral Home in Western North Carolina" for several consecutive years. We are proud members of Selected Independent Funeral Homes, the NFDA and NCFDA and are endorsed and approved by the Green Burial Council. Whether you're interested in burial, cremation, pre-need arrangements, green burial or transport to another part of the country or World, it is our pleasure to serve you at any of our three Asheville-area locations.

Please join us in honoring Leona "Lee" Allen Thompson. Her family and friends will gather for a time of visitation from ...
06/07/2026

Please join us in honoring Leona "Lee" Allen Thompson. Her family and friends will gather for a time of visitation from 1:00 until 3:00 PM on Tuesday, June 9 in the Chapel of Groce Funeral Home at Lake Julian.

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Leona Allen Thompson, 79, of Asheville, passed away Friday, June 5, 2026 at the CarePartners Solace Center. A native of Mitchell County, she was a daughter of the late Oscar Allen and Minnie Garland A

Please join us in honoring Peggy Jean Smith Loyd. Family and friends will gather for a time of visitation from 12:00 PM ...
06/07/2026

Please join us in honoring Peggy Jean Smith Loyd. Family and friends will gather for a time of visitation from 12:00 PM until 1:00 PM on Tuesday, June 9 at Groce Funeral Home on Patton Avenue. A Funeral Service will follow at 2:00 PM on Tuesday in the Chapel of the Western Carolina State Veterans Cemetery.

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Peggy Jean Smith Loyd, age 91, of Asheville, North Carolina, passed away on May 29, 2026. She was born on December 6, 1934, in Asheville, North Carolina, to the late Arson Samuel Smith Sr. and Ruth Ge

Please join us in honoring US Navy Veteran, George Perry Logan. A Memorial Service with Military Honors will be held at ...
06/07/2026

Please join us in honoring US Navy Veteran, George Perry Logan. A Memorial Service with Military Honors will be held at 12:00 PM on Tuesday, June 9 in the Chapel of the Western Carolina State Veterans Cemetery. Groce Funeral Home's Patton Avenue team is assisting the family.

To view his complete obituary, please click here: https://grocefuneralhome.com/obits/george-perry-logan/

Please join us in honoring Tony William Smith. A drop-in luncheon will be held from 11:30 AM until 1:00 PM on Monday, Ju...
06/07/2026

Please join us in honoring Tony William Smith. A drop-in luncheon will be held from 11:30 AM until 1:00 PM on Monday, June 8 at Smith Farms (20 Smith Farms Road in Fairview), followed by a service of remembrance at Smith Farms starting at 1:00 PM. Groce Funeral Home's Patton Avenue team is assisting the family.

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Tony William Smith, 70 of Fairview, passed away Thursday June 4, 2026, at Mission Hospital under the compassionate care of the MICU team. Tony was born February 29, 1956, in Asheville to Janice Melton

Please join us in honoring Stephen Aaron Miller. A Celebration of his Life will be held starting at 1:00 PM on Sunday, J...
06/06/2026

Please join us in honoring Stephen Aaron Miller. A Celebration of his Life will be held starting at 1:00 PM on Sunday, June 7 at the Asheville Jewish Community Center. Groce Funeral Home's Patton Avenue team is assisting the family.

To view his complete obituary, please click here: https://grocefuneralhome.com/obits/stephen-aaron-miller/

06/06/2026

Today we pause to remember the lives lost on June 6, 1944. On the shores of Normandy, thousands made the ultimate sacrifice in the pursuit of freedom. We honor their memory, the weight carried home, and the families forever changed. Their sacrifice echoes through generations. May we never forget the cost.

Please join us in honoring Bill Newell Clark. A Memorial Service will be held at 2:00 PM on Saturday, June 6 at First Ba...
06/05/2026

Please join us in honoring Bill Newell Clark. A Memorial Service will be held at 2:00 PM on Saturday, June 6 at First Baptist Church of Asheville. His family will greet friends at the church immediately following the service. Groce Funeral Home's Patton Avenue team is assisting the family.

To view his complete obituary, please click here: https://grocefuneralhome.com/obits/bill-newell-clark/

Please join us in honoring Louise Henn. Family and friends will gather for a time of visitation from 11:00 AM until 12:0...
06/05/2026

Please join us in honoring Louise Henn. Family and friends will gather for a time of visitation from 11:00 AM until 12:00 PM on Saturday, June 6 at Hoopers Creek Baptist Church. A Graveside will immediately follow, beginning at 12:00 PM in the original section of Hoopers Creek Cemetery. Groce Funeral Home's Lake Julian team is assisting the family.

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Louise Henn entered her heavenly home on June 4, 2026. Healed after fighting a long and courageous battle with pancreatic cancer; she is now able to walk the streets of glory with her Savior, Jesus C

Please join us in honoring Geneva Windsor "Mauga" Heath. A Funeral Service will be held at 10:00 AM on Saturday, June 6 ...
06/04/2026

Please join us in honoring Geneva Windsor "Mauga" Heath. A Funeral Service will be held at 10:00 AM on Saturday, June 6 in the Chapel of Groce Funeral Home on Patton Avenue. Mausoleum entombment will take place at 10:00 AM on Monday, June 8 of Forest Lawn Memorial Park. Her family will greet friends at the funeral home on Friday, June 5 from 6:00 until 8:00 PM.

To view her complete obituary, please click here: https://grocefuneralhome.com/obits/geneva-windsor-mauga-heath/

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Asheville, NC
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