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 Max Arless Rymer. A Graveside Service will be held at 2:00 PM on Saturday, September 5 at For...
09/04/2026

Please join us in honoring Max Arless Rymer. A Graveside Service will be held at 2:00 PM on Saturday, September 5 at Forest Lawn Memorial Park.

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Max Arless Rymer, 94, passed away on Tuesday, September 1, 2026, at his home. Max was born in Alexander, NC, to the late Alvin Rymer and Vernie Estelle Reemes. He was also preceded in death by his wif

Please join us in honoring Karen Elizabeth Johnson. A Graveside Service will be held at 11:00 AM on Saturday, September ...
09/04/2026

Please join us in honoring Karen Elizabeth Johnson. A Graveside Service will be held at 11:00 AM on Saturday, September 5 at Forest Lawn Memorial Park.

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Karen Elizabeth Johnson went to be with her Lord and Savior on August 27, 2026. She was preceded in death by her beloved father and mother, Dr. James Hardy and Ellen Paschall Johnson. Karen, or “Doo

09/04/2026

Someone has passed away. What happens next? 💙

In the moments after a loss, it’s normal to feel overwhelmed. The first step is simply reaching out for guidance. Our caring team is here to help you understand what needs to happen and support you every step of the way.

📞 If you need immediate assistance, call Groce Funeral Home at 828-252-3535. You don't have to do this alone.

Most families need more death certificates than they initially expect.Banks, insurance companies, pension providers, and...
09/02/2026

Most families need more death certificates than they initially expect.

Banks, insurance companies, pension providers, and government agencies often require certified copies to settle affairs and update records.

Need guidance after a loss? We're here to help every step of the way.

👉 Learn more about our services at: https://www.grocefuneralhome.com/

Please join us in honoring David Blake Moss. A Memorial Service will be held at 11:30 AM on Thursday, September 3 at Lak...
09/02/2026

Please join us in honoring David Blake Moss. A Memorial Service will be held at 11:30 AM on Thursday, September 3 at Lake Hills Church. His family will greet friends at the church on Thursday from 10:30 AM until 11:30 AM.

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David Blake Moss, 64, went to be with his Lord on August 28, 2026. David was born in Buncombe County to the late Elmer Eugene Moss and Joyce Wetona “Toni” Lowe Moss. David was a member at Lake H

Please join us in honoring Sharon Denise Warren Carver. A Memorial Service will be held at 2 PM on Thursday, September 3...
09/02/2026

Please join us in honoring Sharon Denise Warren Carver. A Memorial Service will be held at 2 PM on Thursday, September 3 at Maple Ridge Baptist Church with burial of ashes to follow at Pisgah View Memorial Park.

To view her complete obituary, please click here: https://grocefuneralhome.com/obits/sharon-denise-warren-carver/

Please join us in honoring Mary Lou Bates Whitaker. A Funeral Service will be held at 3:00 PM on Monday, August 31 in th...
08/30/2026

Please join us in honoring Mary Lou Bates Whitaker. A Funeral Service will be held at 3:00 PM on Monday, August 31 in the Chapel of Groce Funeral Home at Lake Julian with burial to follow at Cane Creek Cemetery. Her family will greet friends at the funeral home on Monday from 2:00 until 3:00 PM.

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Mary Lou Whitaker, 86, of Fairview, passed away Wednesday, August 26, 2026 in Asheville. A native and lifelong resident of Buncombe County, she was a daughter of the late Rufus and Hazel Bates. She wa

Please join us in honoring Roger Allen Shook. A Funeral Service will be held at 2:00 PM on Monday, August 31 at Liberty ...
08/30/2026

Please join us in honoring Roger Allen Shook. A Funeral Service will be held at 2:00 PM on Monday, August 31 at Liberty Baptist Church. His family will greet friends at the church from 1:00 until 2:00 PM.

To view his complete obituary, please click here: https://grocefuneralhome.com/obits/roger-allen-shook/

Please join us in honoring Doris Buchanan Matthews. A Funeral Service will be held at 1:00 PM on Monday, August 31 at B...
08/30/2026

Please join us in honoring Doris Buchanan Matthews. A Funeral Service will be held at 1:00 PM on Monday, August 31 at Beverly Hills Baptist Church with burial to follow at Lewis Memorial Park. Her family will greet friends at the church on Monday from 11:30 AM until 1:00 PM. Groce Funeral Home's Patton Avenue team is assisting the family.

To view her complete obituary, please click here:

Doris Buchanan Matthews, age 93, of Asheville, entered the Church Triumphant upon her death at Greentree Ridge Health and Rehabilitation Center on August 25, 2026. Born on September 26, 1932, in the P

Please join us in honoring Glenda Faye Nesbitt. A Funeral Service will be held at 3:00 PM on Sunday, August 31 in the Ch...
08/29/2026

Please join us in honoring Glenda Faye Nesbitt. A Funeral Service will be held at 3:00 PM on Sunday, August 31 in the Chapel of Groce Funeral Home at Lake Julian with burial to follow at Emma's Grove Baptist Church Cemetery, Her family will greet friends at the funeral home on Sunday from 2:00 until 3:00 PM.

To view her complete obituary, please click here: https://grocefuneralhome.com/obits/glenda-faye-nesbitt/

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