Obituaries

Nov 22, 2025

Robert A. McCarty, a beloved husband, brother, and son, passed away peacefully on November 22, 2025, at CarePartners Solace Center in Asheville, North Carolina, with his devoted husband, Barry McDade, and his dog, Charlie, by his side. Born in September, 1958, in Kalamazoo, Michigan, Rob lived a life filled with love, creativity, and a passion for technology and the arts.

A...

Nov 16, 2025

Laura Lee Schock, 57 of Candler, NC passed away unexpectedly on Sunday, November 16, 2025, at Mission Hospital in Asheville, NC.

Laura was born on May 6th, 1968, to Linda “Lyn” (Schock) Soper and Joseph Schock, Sr. She grew up in Beverly, Massachusetts until she reached the age of 16, when she moved to Ohio to live with her father.

Laura was...

Oct 24, 2025

Jack Milton Whiteted departed this earth peacefully on October 24th 2025 at his daughter's home in NC.

Born in Garrard Co. KY, September 30 1937 to James Tramuel (d.) and Zella Mae (d.) Jack was the youngest of 5 children. He was preceded in death by all of his siblings; Iona Jean, James Jr., Doris (Pietrzak) and Curt.

He is also preceded...

Oct 20, 2025

Gary Robinson, age 70, of Candler, North Carolina, passed away peacefully surrounded by loved ones. Born on October 3, 1955, Gary was a proud graduate of Easley High School and Clemson University, where he earned a degree in Electrical Engineering.

Gary’s lifelong passion for communication and technology led him to a remarkable 45-year career in radio broadcasting. He began working at...

Oct 18, 2025

Jonathan “John” Phillip Messer, 53, of Candler, North Carolina, passed away on October 18, 2025 of a heart attack. John was born on December 30th, 1971 in Petosky, Michigan, but grew up in Waynesville, North Carolina.

He was preceded in death by his father Jonathan Phillip Messer and his mother Caroline Beardsly Messer. He is survived by his wife Shaleena Messer,...

Oct 12, 2025

Ronald “Ron” Wayne Pepin, 87 of Black Mountain, North Carolina passed into the arms of his loving Savior on October 12, 2025. He was born on February 19, 1938 in Chicago, Illinois to the late William J. Pepin and Agnes J. (Kaeding) Pepin.

Ron was preceded in death by sister Emily Pepin, his parents, grandson Griffin Nickerson and his loving wife...

Oct 10, 2025

Mary Joann Lowe Jones, 88, of Asheville NC, went home to be with her Lord and Savior on Friday, October 10, 2025.

She was preceded in death by her daughter, Kim Jones Fisher. Those left to cherish her memory are her son Greg Jones(Sandy). Her sister, Linda Lowe Cole and the loves of her life, her 4 grandchildren, Chris Fisher, Brandi...

Sep 30, 2025

The world lost one of its most colorful souls when Joanne Ruth Stovall slipped peacefully into rest on September 30, 2025, in Asheville, North Carolina. She leaves behind her beloved daughter, Britni Anna McCollum (formerly Holtsinger), her son-in-law Bryan McCollum, her brother Larry Lasater and his wife Olga Lasater, as well as cherished nieces and nephews.

Born in Gainesville, Florida, on...

Sep 24, 2025

Robert “Neil” Carter, affectionately known to most as “Ding Ding,” 76, of Seneca, South Carolina, passed away on September 24, 2025. He was born September 10, 1949, in Western North Carolina, to the late Robert Wayne Carter and Annie Louise (Buckner) Carter. 

Neil was preceded in death by his parents, his beloved sister Sonya Bentley, and brothers-in-law Bob Bentley and Terry...

Sep 23, 2025

James "Roderick" Dickson, a resident of Asheville, NC, passed away peacefully on September 23, 2025 in Asheville. Born on December 4, 1970 in Asheville, NC, he was the son of Ambler James Dickson and Patricia (Geter) Dickson. James "Roderick" Dickson was a graduate of AC Reynolds High School in 1988 . 

Outside of work, he enjoyed cooking and music. 

He is survived...

Sep 15, 2025

Martha June Pitts, age 81, of Candler, NC passed away Monday, September 15, 2025, at her home surrounded by family. A native of Haywood County but lived most of her life in Candler.

She is preceded in death by her husband Homer Pitts; sons Jerry Anderson and Randy Anderson; brother Bobby McElrath and sister Phyllis McElrath; parents Lucille Cope and Moody...

Sep 13, 2025

Julia Lorraine (“Lorrie”) Jones, 77 of Hendersonville, passed away peacefully on September 13, 2025. Lorrie (maiden name, Suttles) was born as the first daughter to Elmer Calvin Suttles and Evelyn Jones Suttles on October 4, 1947 in Hendersonville, North Carolina. She attended and graduated from East Henderson High School 1966-1967 and lived in Henderson County most of her life.

 Lorrie is...

Sep 7, 2025

Katherine Moore Van Voorhis of Mills River, North Carolina went to be with Jesus on September 7, 2025 with her immediate family by her side. She died peacefully after a long courageous battle with cancer at the age of 68.

 Kem was born December 18,1956 in Charlottesville, Virginia to Robert Moore and Betty Moore. She spent her formative years in Franklin,...

Sep 6, 2025

William Preston Biddix known as Bill passed away September 6,2025. Bill went peacefully in his sleep.Preceding Bill are his 4 surviving 4 kids. Billy Wayne Biddix and his wife LaRema Sayles Biddix, Theresa Ann Gouge and her husband Bryan Gouge, Tine Leigh Hoilman and her husband William Hoilman, Michelle Biddix Robinson and her husband Travis Robinson. Bill also had 8...

Aug 29, 2025

Dorothy Ann Beebe Graham, age 91 of Brevard, passed away August 29th 2025 at The Laurels of Hendersonville. 

Dorothy was born January 17th 1934 in South Bend Indiana to Albert and Abbie (Wooden) Beebe. Following Abbie’s death, Albert was married to Frances Beebe. Dorothy married her husband of 50 years, William Graham, on September 12th, 1974 and raised their combined 13...

Aug 17, 2025

Ricky Edward Baker was born April 30th 1958 in Fort Worth, Texas, and raised in Greenville, South Carolina. He attended Mauldin High School and proudly served in the Army National Guard. Ricky was the eldest son of the late Jess Edward Baker and Dorothy Jane Baker (Ayers) of Maryville, Tennessee.

A free spirit with a love for the open road, Ricky...

Aug 14, 2025

Donna Louise Lyon age 66 born Nov. 6th 1957 in Mt. Clemens, Michigan, moved to Asheville, North Carolina in 2010 and been a resident of Waynesville, North Carolina since 2016 passed away to be with her mother Hattie Lambert, twin sister Dianna Bratton, and Brother William Lyon on August 14th 2025.

Donna Lyon was a passionate Nurse for 38 years loved...

Jul 18, 2025

It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Eric Lee Ewart on July 18 at his home in Asheville NC. A lifelong resident of North Carolina, he was born on May 26, 1986 in Asheville, NC. He worked at Taco Bell for about 25 years. 

He was preceded in death by his father, Alfred Lee Ewart, his sister,...

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