Obituaries

Gretchen Sills

Oct 8, 2021

Gretchen Rasely Sills, 82, of Hendersonville died on Friday, October 8, 2021 at The Elizabeth House of Flat Rock. No services are planned at this time.

James Marks

Oct 7, 2021

Jim Marks, 81, of Candler, went to be with the Lord on Thursday, October 7, 2021. Prior to moving to Candler in 2007, he had been a lifelong resident of Westchester County, NY.  The son of the late Wayne and Helen Breslin Marks, he grew up in Pleasantville, NY and graduated from Mount Herman Preparatory School.

He...

Peggy Cogburn

Sep 15, 2021

Peggy Culbertson Cogburn, of Asheville, a lifetime resident of Western North Carolina, died on Wednesday, September 15, at Mission Hospital.

She was born July 14, 1940, in Madison County, the daughter of Harry Culbertson and Elsie Plemmons Culbertson.

She is survived by her husband, Hershel L. Cogburn; daughter and son-in-law, Janice Cogburn Caldwell and Roger Caldwell;...

Reinna Lewis

Sep 13, 2021

Reinna Jean (Cates) Lewis, 71, passed away Monday September 13, 2021 at her residence in Leicester, NC.  She was the daughter of the late L. D. Cates of Bridgeport, AL and Bertha Mai (Marler) Cates of Nashville, TN.

In addition to her mother, she is survived by her husband, Chester Lewis of Murrells Inlet, SC,  2 sons,...

Terri Oliver

Sep 12, 2021

Terri Susan Oliver, 64, of Waynesville died on Sunday, September 12, 2021 at Memorial Mission Hospital. She was a native of Pittsburgh, PA.

She is survived by her sons, Joshua Brinson, Justin Corzine and Jeremy Corzine.

A memorial service will be held 7:00 p.m. on Friday, September 17, 2021 at Ninevah Baptist Church.  The family...

Victor Varnadore

Sep 6, 2021

Victor Webb Varnadore, 79, of Canton, passed away on Monday, September 6, 2021 at Mission Hospital following a period of declining health.

Mr. Varnadore proudly served in the US Navy.

No services are planned at this time.

Tita Hyde

Sep 5, 2021

Tita Robin Hyde, 58, passed away unexpectedly on September 5th, 2021, at Mission Hospital. She was born March 6, 1963 in East Flat Rock, the daughter of Robert and Edith Darryl Taylor.

Tita graduated from East Henderson High School, Class of 1981. Following graduation, she went on to work at Pardee Hospital, where she met her husband...

David Jones

Sep 3, 2021

David Wayne Jones, 57, of Hendersonville passed away on Friday, September 3, 2021 at The Elizabeth House in Flat Rock.

Services are private.

Emma Prestwood

Sep 2, 2021

Emma Faith Prestwood, 25, of Alexander passed away on Thursday, September 2, 2021, at Memorial Mission Hospital.  She is survived by her dad - Kelly Matthew Prestwood, her mom - Tammi Sue York, sister - Luci Mae Prestwood, and daughter Zaeda. Also included in family that will miss her are grandparents - Duane and Donna McIntyre, Jan and Tom...

Cora Johnson

Sep 1, 2021

Cora Bonita Johnson, 75, of Weaverville passed away on Wednesday, September 1, 2021at John F. Keever, Jr. Solace Center.

Services will be private.

Jack Berns

Aug 30, 2021

Jack Michael Berns made his transition Monday, August 30th, 2021.   He was born on November 17, 1947 in London England,   son of  Clara and Woolfe  Berns . Jack was raised and spent his early life in Montgomery Alabama, where he raised his 2 daughters and later moved to the mountains of North Carolina. Jack is survived by his eldest...

Dennis Morrison

Aug 29, 2021

Dennis aka Nicholas Morrison of Asheville, NC passed away of natural causes on Sunday, August 29th at the age of 73.  Dennis was born in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania and was the son of the late Joseph Nick Morrison and Madeline H. Morrison (Magliocca).  He is survived by two siblings Janet (Morrison) Girasek and Nickey Morrison along with many nieces and nephews.  A...

Mary Hoyaux

Aug 23, 2021

Mary Catherine Hoyaux, of Candler, NC, went home to be with the Lord on August 23, 2021, at the age of 80.

Born in Louisville, Kentucky, she was the daughter of the late Joseph George Sr and Eva Jeanette Becker. She was preceded in death by her brother Joseph Becker, Jr, sister Phyllis Coffey, and former spouse...

Rose Marie Jacobs

Aug 20, 2021

Rose Marie Jacobs, 89, passed away on August 20, 2021 at Arbor Terrace of Asheville.

She was the daughter of the late Anthony Krause and Helen Guzowski. She was preceded in death by her husband Andrew Jacobs.

Rose Marie loved to walk, cycle, read and teach special need kids. She loved music and the theatre....

Gary Clark

Aug 17, 2021

A native of Alexander NC, Gary passed away on August 14th, 2021 at Mission Hospital at the age of 71.

He was the son of the late Edgar Clark and Genevieve Franklin Clark and brother of the late J.E. Clark.

He is survived by wife-Patricia Clark and four children, Daughters-Carrisa Clark and Teresa Clark Griffin...

Deanna Farmer

Aug 16, 2021

Deanna Jo Farmer, 74, of Asheville died on Monday, August 16, 2021.

Private services will be held at a later date.

Ricky Turner

Aug 14, 2021

Ricky Nelson Turner, from Crossville, TN  born 10/24/59 and passed 8/14/2021. His survivors include wife, Amy Turner from Crossville, TN; daughter Alecia turner from Crossville, TN and 4 grandsons.

Suzanne Willems

Aug 11, 2021

Suzanne Z. Willems, 81, of Etowah died on Wednesday, August 11, 2021 at the Elizabeth House.

Private services will be held.

Todd Clinger, Ii

Aug 5, 2021

Todd Marshall Clinger, 37, of Asheville passed away on August 5, 2021.

Private services will be held at a later date.

Hollis Berns

Aug 4, 2021

Hollis Meryl Berns, 37, of Asheville passed away Saturday, August 4, 2021.

Private services will be held at a later date.