Groce Funeral Home

03/06/2026

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03/06/2026

Please join us in honoring Patsy "Pat" Graham. A Funeral Service will be held at 2:00 PM on Saturday, March 7 at Oak Grove Christian Church with burial to follow at Avery's Creek Christian Church Cemetery. Her family will greet friends at Oak Grove on Saturday from 1:00 until 2:00 PM. Groce Funeral Home's Lake Julian team is assisting the family.

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Patsy “Pat” Alice Jones Graham, 90, passed away Tuesday, March 3, 2026 at Aston Park Health Center. Pat was born in Haw Creek, NC and was the only daughter of eight children to the late Paul T. Jo

03/05/2026

Please join us in honoring Gerald Allen Brendle. A Memorial Service will be held at 12:00 PM on Friday, March 6 at Starnes Cove Baptist Church. Groce Funeral Home's Patton Avenue team is assisting the family.

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Gerald “Jerry” Allen Brendle, 79, passed away on Thursday, February 12, 2026. A native of Murphy, NC, Gerald was a son of the late Samuel Allen and Hazel Allen Brendle. He was also preceded in dea

03/05/2026

Please join us in honoring Patsy Jones Perry. A Funeral Service will be held at 3:30 PM on Friday, March 6 at Asheville Family Church, with burial to follow at Green Hills Cemetery. Her family will greet friends at the church on Friday afternoon from 2:00 until 3:30 PM. Groce Funeral Home's Patton Avenue team is assisting the family.

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Patsy Jones Perry, 80, of Asheville, North Carolina, passed away on March 2, 2026, in the city she loved and called home her entire life. Born in Asheville to Gordon and Myrtle Jones, Patsy was a prou

03/05/2026

Please join us in honoring John Joseph Kipp. A Rosary Service will be held starting at 2:00 PM on Friday, March 6 at Groce Funeral Home on Tunnel Road. His family will host a reception at the funeral home immediately following the service.

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Asheville- John Joseph Kipp, 73, of Asheville, died Saturday, February 21, 2026 at Mission Hospital. A native of Rhinebeck, NY, he was a son of the late Jack R. Kipp and Patricia (Kaeser) Kipp-White.

03/05/2026

Please join us in honoring Richard William Grassette Sr. A Memorial Service will be held starting at 2:00 PM on Friday, March 6 at Arden Presbyterian Church. Groce Funeral Home's Lake Julian team is assisting the family.

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Richard William Grassette Sr., 88, joined heaven’s angels on Tuesday, February 24, 2026. The resilient Mr. Grassette was born in Hartford, CT to the late Andrew Thomas Grassette and Edith Mae Benson

03/05/2026

Please join us in honoring Edward "Ed" Ellis Seabough. A Memorial Service will be held at 10:00 AM on Friday, March 6 in the Chapel of Groce Funeral Home at Lake Julian with a reception to follow at the funeral home.

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Edward Ellis “Ed” Seabough, 93, of Hendersonville, North Carolina, passed away peacefully on February 7, 2026, at The Greens Hendersonville. A beloved brother, uncle, and friend, Ed will be warmly

03/05/2026

03/02/2026

At Groce Funeral Home & Cremation Service, family always comes first. For nearly a century, our family‑owned and operated funeral homes have guided our community with compassionate care, honesty, and trust. From personalized funeral and cremation options to meaningful memorialization services, we’re here to help you honor every life with dignity and respect.

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03/01/2026

Please join us in honoring Joyce Crook Morgan. A Funeral Service will be held at 1:00 PM on Monday, March 2 in the Chapel of Groce Funeral Home on Patton Avenue with burial to follow at Grace United Methodist Church Cemetery. Her family will greet friends at the funeral home on Monday from 11:30 AM until the service begins at 1:00 PM.

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Joyce Crook Morgan, 86, passed away on Wednesday, February 25, 2026. An Asheville native, Joyce was a daughter of the late Carl Lee and Opal Ayers Crook. She was also preceded in death by her sisters,

03/01/2026

March is . A time to honor the strength, compassion, and legacy of women who have shaped our families, communities, and world. Today, we celebrate their stories and the lasting impact they leave behind.

02/28/2026

As the month ends, we remember the lives that shaped us and the connections that continue beyond time. Their presence remains in the moments we cherish.