Ethel Robin O'Berry, 69, of Cashiers passed away on Sunday, August 1, 2021 at The Elizabeth House. Further details are pending at this time.  

After a marriage of 57 years and lives full of music, the Church, and a shared passion for animal rights, Don and Mary Burns of Asheville, NC peacefully passed into their eternal rest; Mary on November 23, 2019 and Don on July 23, 2021.   They will be remembered for their love, generosity, humility, and humor.    Donald John Burns, born March 16, 1931 in New York City, showed his exceptional musical talents from an early age.  After serving as a pianist in the Marine...

Jamie Caldwell White passed away on June 6, 2021, at her residence in Leicester NC. Jamie was born in Asheville, NC on December 17th 1961. She was preceded in death by her father Reed Howard Caldwell. Her survivors include her daughters, Jackie Buckner of Leicester NC and Jennifer Ogle and her husband Bryan of Marshall, NC; sisters, Joyce Hazel and her husband Harold of Candler, NC, June Caldwell of Maiden, NC, Jeanette Hitt and her husband, James of Greenville, SC. Jamie also...

Wanda Marie Brown Trull, best friend and loving mother, went home to be with the Lord on Saturday, June 5, 2021. She was preceded in death by her parents, Berlin and Maude Brown; lifelong friend and husband, Grover Cleveland Trull Jr.; one brother, Frank Brown (Mossy); and one sister, Myrtle Hilton. Wanda leaves behind one brother, J.D. Brown and his wife, Janet; three sons, Tommy Trull and his wife, Linda, Tony Trull and his wife, Sandy, and Timothy Trull; one daughter, Ronda Watts; seven...

Michael Maurice Banks from Tampa Bay, Florida, passed away May 31, 2021. He was a worldwide known retired tattoo artist, with former shops in Columbus, N.C. and Lake Lure, N.C. He leaves behind his wife, 4 sons, his mom and his brother. A Celebration of Life Memorial will be held on Sunday, June 13th, 2021 from 12:00pm -2:00pm at Lakeside Gazebo in Morse Park, Lake Lure, N.C.

Haydee Pita-Gonzalez, affectionately known as “Mama” by those that loved her, passed away on Saturday, 05/29/2021.   Haydee was born on 10/05/1932 to Epifanio and Flora Pita and eventually had seven siblings: Rigoberto Pita, Eluterio Pita (deceased), Berta Roig (deceased), Emelina Betancourt, Felix Pita, Dora Pita (deceased), and Marta Cuadras. Haydee had four children of her own: Daysi Martinez, Ada Loida Blanco, Pablo Martinez, and Daniel Martinez – who tragically...

Cynthia Louise Fantoli, aged 61 , passed away on Monday, 5/24/2021 in Candler, North Carolina. Cynthia, born in New Jersey, grew up in New York before moving to Candler, NC. She was the daughter of the Barbara Jeanne Fantoli, nee Wranovics and Stelio Fantoli.  She was preceded in death by her mother and father and most recently, her brother Mark Edward Fantoli. Cynthia loved to travel and was fluent in both Italian and Spanish.  She loved to exercise and adored her family,...

Canton – Shirley Trantham Russell, 82, passed away on Tuesday, May 11, 2021 at her residence. Shirley was a native and lifelong resident of Haywood County and a daughter of the late Clayton and Hazel Rogers Trantham.  She was a 1958 graduate of Clyde High School, a member of the Order of Eastern Star, Sonoma Chapter #254, having served as Worthy Matron, and a member of Beulah Baptist Church.  Shirley enjoyed her yard work and growing her flowers.  She also enjoyed...

Bruce moved to Biltmore Lake from the Maryland Eastern Shore six years ago. Prior to that, he lived in Northern Virginia and commuted to Washington, DC where he worked for the Federal government. Bruce’s social conscience was born in his youth in Mississippi from 1954 to 1962, a particularly challenging time in modern race relations.  He later graduated from the University of Maryland, majoring in political science and economics, and then attended...

Heaven’s gate opened this past Sunday, April 25, 2021 to allow William Mark Roberts to enter bliss.  After about three years of fighting metastatic melanoma, he looked forward to joining all his family, friends and neighbors that had gone on before him. He was born July 3, 1959 to the late Billy Gene and Ruby Hylton Roberts and spent his life in the Jupiter and Madison County area.  He married the love of his life Emily Breedlove in 1998. An accomplished carpenter and...