Mark A. Davis, a world class carpenter, passed away unexpectedly on July 2, 2020 at the age of 62.  Mark was born in Georgia and raised in Olympia, SC.   He attended Dreher High School and joined the U. S. Navy at the age of 18.    Despite his cutting remarks and stubbornness, there's actual evidence he was a loving and caring man as evidenced by his involvement with the Special Olympics.  Mark resided in Charleston, SC where he rode out...

On Tuesday, June 30, 2020, our eldest brother, Paul E. Simard, Jr., passed away at the N.C. State Veterans Home in Black Mountain, NC. He was 65. Paul was born on March 19, 1955 in Holyoke, Mass., to Paul and Allyene Palmer Simard. Paul graduated from Harwich H.S. in 1973 and entered the U.S. Air Force soon thereafter. Paul was very proud of his 6 years of service in base security. He moved to Seattle, WA in the 1980s. He worked in the city’s traffic management division for...

Joyce Ellen Wolfe Cerny, beloved mother, grandmother, slot machine master, restaurant  connoisseur, and world traveler, age 85, passed away peacefully at her home, amongst family on June 28, 2020.  She was born on October 3, 1934 in Shadyside, Ohio. She was the daughter of Henry Wolfe and Opal Marie Howard Wolfe. She graduated from Shadyside High School and worked as a real estate agent in Houston, Texas until she retired. Her hobbies included reading, gardening, travel, going out...

Linda Lee Johnson, 73, passed away on Tuesday, June 16, 2020. She is proceeded in death by her daughter, Patricia. She is survived by her daughter, Tina; her sisters, Janice and Donna; her grandchildren, Shonna, Alan, Lynda, Dayna, Ricky, Brittany, Daylan, and Justin; and many great-grandchildren. She was a beloved mother, sister, grandmother, and friend. She was goofy, and she loved to have fun and make anyone around her smile. Her life was full of love and she will...

Elizabeth Ellen Gilliland, 40, passed away peacefully on Friday, June 5, 2020 at her home in Fairview, NC. She was born on March 2, 1980 in Asheville to Tim and Janet Gilliland. "Lizzy" joins in Heaven with her father, Tim; her grandparents, Britton and Ellen Gilliland, Paul and Betty Weishaar; her aunt, Lillian Craig; and uncles, Junior Gilliland and Raymond Lunsford.  "Lizzy" leaves behind her sweetheart, Michael Worley; her mother, Janet Gilliland; her...

Daniel Glenn Blankenship, 57, died on Tuesday, June 2, 2020.  Mr. Blankenship was born on August 25, 1962 in Buncombe County to Patrisha Joyce Dawson and the late William Harold Blankenship. He spent many years working in construction before retiring and being placed in rehabilitation care at The Oaks of Sweeten Creek. Daniel enjoyed flirting with the nurses and goofing around with the staff at The Oaks. He also enjoyed spending time with his family, shopping, Redskins...

Lulla Shook Mills, 75, passed away on Sunday, May 10, 2020 at Mountain View Manor in Bryson City, NC. She was a longtime member of Cullowhee Baptist Church. She enjoyed rummaging through flea markets, listening to old bluegrass music, and watching old Westerns. Lulla loved taking care of her grandchildren. She was a strong woman who made sure everyone else was taken care of before herself. She will be forever loved and missed by her family and friends. She was preceded in death...

On Monday, May 4, 2020, Erica Nicole McConnell Nicholson, loving mother, sister, and friend, passed away at the age of 28. Erica has always been a beautiful, fun, loving, kind-hearted individual. She enjoyed being with family and friends, but her biggest accomplishment was becoming a mother to her best friend, Garrett Nicholson, the love of her life. Erica was born in Sylva, North Carolina on May 25, 1991 to Ricky and Lillie (Smith) McConnell.   She leaves behind her...

Hendersonville, NC - David "Red" Luther Morgan, Sr., 66, of Flat Rock died on Saturday, May 2,2020 at his home after a courageous battle with cancer. He was born on April 8, 1954, the son of the late Luther Otto Morgan and Ellen Morrison. He was born in Marion, NC. He was employed at the City of Hendersonville and Lake Summit. He loved fishing, spending time in the outdoors, and spending time with his grandson Jude. He was an Army veteran and member of Mud Creek Baptist...

Sylvia Jean Wright, 52, of Candler, passed away on Monday, April 27, 2020.  She will be missed by her wife of 20 years, Brenda Wright; her brother, Jeff Wright; her mother, Betty Wright (Gloria Duncan); her father, Allan Wright; her stepson, Kenny Roberts; her stepdaughters, Melissa and Lindsey; and many grandchildren, nieces, and nephews. We all loved her dearly.