Groce Funeral Home

11/21/2025

Please join us in honoring Steve Ledford Woolard. A Funeral Service will be held at 2:00 PM on Sunday, November 23 in the Chapel of Groce Funeral Home at Lake Julian. His family will greet friends at the funeral home on Sunday afternoon immediately following the service. Burial at the Western Carolina State Veterans Cemetery will be private.

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Steve L. Woolard, born February 11, 1939, in Beaufort County, NC, passed away peacefully on November 12, 2025 at CarePartners Hospice Solace Center. He was the son of Jatha and Gertrude Pinkham Woolar

11/21/2025

To every child who grieves, your emotions and cherished memories are seen and valued. Even on the toughest days, please know you are never alone. Your journey, your voice, and your hope all matter. May comfort and gentle kindness surround you always. You are remembered with love, today and every day.

11/21/2025

👔 Serving with Compassion and Care

Our Funeral Director, Jonathan, is dedicated to guiding families with respect, understanding, and dignity — ensuring every life is honored with the care it deserves. 💙

11/20/2025

Please join us in honoring Cullen Thomas Ferguson. A Celebration of his life will be held at 2:00 PM on Sunday, November 23 at Black Mountain Presbyterian Church. Groce Funeral Home's Lake Julian team is assisting the family.

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Cullen Thomas Ferguson, loving husband, dedicated father and grandfather, and acclaimed TV journalist, passed away on October 11, 2025, at Mission Hospital in Asheville, N.C. He was 82. Before Cullen

11/20/2025

Please join us in honoring Charles "Ken" Westall. A Memorial Service will be held at 12:00 PM on Saturday, November 22 in the Chapel of Groce Funeral Home at Lake Julian. His family will greet friends at the funeral home immediately following the service.

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Charles Kenneth “Ken” Westall, 85, passed away Monday, November 17, 2025. “Ken” to most, “Dad” to two, and “Gramps” to four. A man of many titles earthside, now resting in his heavenly

11/20/2025

Family and friends of Mustika Robert Wullur will gather to celebrate his life from 11:00 AM until 12:30 PM on Friday, November 21 in the Chapel of Groce Funeral Home at Lake Julian in Arden.

11/20/2025

✨ Meet Scott Groce, Funeral Director at Groce Funeral Home.
As a fourth-generation member of the Groce family, Scott has been serving the Asheville community with compassion and dedication since 2004. Deeply rooted in tradition and family values, he is committed to helping families honor their loved ones with care and respect.

👉 Learn more about our dedicated team and the services we offer: https://www.grocefuneralhome.com/

11/19/2025

Please join us in honoring Carole Louise (Lawing) Burnette. Her family will host a reception at the home on Pressley Branch Road in Arden from 4:00 until 6:30 PM on Wednesday, November 26. Light refreshments will be served. Groce Funeral Home's Lake Julian team is assisting the family.

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Carole Louise Lawing Burnette passed away peacefully at her home in Arden, North Carolina, on November 16, 2025, in the loving embrace of her family, following a period of declining health. She was bo

11/19/2025

Please join us in honoring Dorothy Margaret "Peggy" Creasman Swicegood. A Memorial Service will be held at 2:00 PM on Wednesday, November 19 at Trinity Episcopal Church in downtown Asheville. Groce Funeral Home's Lake Julian team is assisting the family.

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Surrounded by her family, Peggy (Dorothy Margaret) Creasman Swicegood peacefully passed away on November 15, 2025, at Deerfield Episcopal Retirement Community. A lifelong resident of Arden, North Car

11/18/2025

With roots in the Asheville community and decades of experience, Groce Funeral Home & Cremation Service combines family-owned warmth with professional expertise. Whether you’re planning ahead or facing a loss now, we’re ready to help — wherever you are.

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11/18/2025

11/17/2025

💙 Peace of Mind Starts Here

A little planning now can bring comfort and clarity later. Let us help you explore your preplanning options — simple steps that make a lasting difference.
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