Ruth Mae Burleson, 73, went to be with the Lord on Sunday, January 18, 2026. Ruth was a daughter of the late Milburn “BUD” Valentine and Maggie Lorene...
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It is with great sadness that we share the passing of Joan McElroy Osborne at the age of 94, on January 19th, 2026, while looking out her window, as s...
Died 2026
Ralph Thomas Edwards passed away on January 19, 2026, at his home in Greensboro, NC, at the age of 84. Ralph was born in Waynesville, NC, on October 2...
Mary “Michelle” Hopkins, age 68, passed away peacefully on January 21, 2026, in Cullowhee, North Carolina. She was born in St. Louis, Missouri, and ma...
Born 1942
Martha Mae Ballew Huffman, 83, of Asheville, peacefully passed away on Thursday, January 23, 2026. A lifelong native of Buncombe County, she was born...
Betty Leatherman Ross, age 96, passed away peacefully on January 26, 2026, at Autumn Care of Waynesville, North Carolina. A beloved wife, mother, and...
Born 1951
Joyce Ann Roberts, age 74, passed away peacefully on January 28, 2026, in Buncombe County, NC, where she was born on March 14, 1951. A dedicated and h...
Born 1948
Eddie A. Gosnell, born on November 22, 1948, in Asheville, North Carolina, passed away peacefully on January 25, 2026, at the Solace Center in Ashevil...
Aidan Michael Patton, 24, left us to be with God on January 25, 2026. He will be deeply missed by his family, friends, and all who knew and loved him....
1950 – 2026
Mary Ann Cogburn, 75, born on November 15, 1950, in Haywood County, North Carolina, passed away on January 22, 2026, at Mission Hospital. Mary dedicat...
Born 1937
Edward C. Whitaker, Jr., born on August 11, 1937, in Haywood County, passed away peacefully on January 18, 2026, at Haywood Regional Medical Center. H...
Born 1930
William “Bill” Arthur Smith, age 95, of Waynesville, North Carolina, passed away peacefully January 14, 2026. Born on September 17, 1930, in Mineral P...
Julia W. Shuler, 88, went home to be with the Lord on Tuesday, January 13, 2026. She was the daughter of the late Elmer and Rosalee White. Julia was a...
1926 – 2026
Bernice D. Haynes passed away on January 15, 2026, surrounded by her family. Bernice was born June 1, 1926, to the late Vance and Melinee Davis. Berni...
1946 – 2026
Sammy Gilbert Smith, a beloved figure in the hearts of those who knew him, passed away on January 14, 2026, at Mission Hospital. He was born on March...
Frederick Charles Hayes, a beloved husband, father, grandfather, great-grandfather, brother and friend, passed away peacefully on January 11, 2026, at...
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