Douglas Eugene Ashe Obituary
We announce the death of Douglas Eugene Ashe of Franklin, North Carolina, who passed away on August 19, 2026, at the age of 65. Douglas will be remembered by family members, friends, and others whose lives were connected in meaningful ways. Family and friends are welcome to leave their condolences on this memorial page and share them with the family.
He was predeceased by: his parents, Jack Smith and Evelyn Smith; and his brothers, James Smith and David Ashe. He is survived by: his wife Laura Ann Ashe; his sons, Douglas Ashe, Daniel Ashe, Brian Ashe, Edward Nock and Matthew Nock; his stepchildren, Jessica Link and Ashley Nock; his siblings, Wade Smith, Jackie Smith, Jay Smith and Scarlett Daugherty; and his grandchildren, Aidan Browder, Layla Ashe, Scarlett Ashe, Mason Ashe, Ely Nock, Jullian Nock, Amber Nock, Bellarose Nock, Michael Link, Cody Smith, Callie Lawrence, Felicity Lawrence, Octavia Nock and Liam Nock. He is also survived by many nieces and nephews.
