Obituaries in Swannanoa, NC

Kenneth Ray Jerome Hudgins age 71 a sixyear resident of Sylva NC passed away at Mission Hospital in Asheville NC on Monday February 2 2026 with his family by his side. Ray was born on May 13 1954 to the late Harrice Gerome Hudgins 2006 and Alma Christin Woody 2004. He was a graduate of Clyde A. Erwi...

Shirley Hoiland was born to Esther and Richard Hoiland in 1934 in Philadelphia PA. She began her education in local public schools graduating from Upper Darby High School in 1951. She went on to Oberlin College majoring in religion and receiving an AB degree in 1955. That was followed by three years...

Janice Hill 76 of Mills River North Carolina passed away on February 17 2026 at Advent Health of Hendersonville. Born on October 6 1949 in Asheville North Carolina Janice was the daughter of the late Thomas Elic Robinson and Annie Bell Robinson. She was a loving mother proud grandmother and devoted ...

Teddy "Ted" Rathbone age 35 of Black Mountain NC passed away on Wednesday February 11 surrounded by his loving family. Born September 2 1990 in Asheville NC to Justin and Kathy Rathbone. He is preceded in death by his Father Justin Rathbone Grandparents Edsel Martin Lois king Iva Lee and Charlie Rat...

Adam Royce Brown 49 of Woodfin passed away peacefully at home on February 14 2026. Adam was born in Ulysses Kansas to Royce Eli Brown and Diana Glasco Hecht. Adam had an extensive health journey that spanned more than two decades. Adam fought the good fight until the end. Adam credited his faith in ...

Guy Griffin of Salisbury NC passed away peacefully on January 21 2026 in Asheville NC at the age of 68. Guy was born on April 25 1957 in Henderson NV to the late Frances "Chris" Griffin and Robert "Bob" Griffin. Guy is survived by his son Caleb J. Griffin of Asheville NC Calebs mother and Guys forme...

Thomas Robert White lovingly known as Tommy was born on November 11 1960 in Black Mountain North Carolina and passed away on January 28 2026 at the age of 65. He was proudly named after his grandfather Thomas Owenby a namesake that reflected the strong family roots from which he came. Tommy leaves b...

Donald Pops Bruce Creasman 69 of Asheville NC passed away Sunday February 1 2026 at Mountain Ridge Health and Rehabilitation. Born December 5 1956 in Buncombe County NC he was a son of the late Perry and Neil Creasman. He proudly served in the U.S. Marine Corps during the Vietnam War and retired fro...

Robert Bobby Joseph Tolley 63 of Black Mountain NC passed away on January 20 2026 at his home surrounded by his family. He was born in Haywood County NC on October 29 1962 to the late Harry Tolley and Arberta Floyd Tolley. Bobby was a proud graduate of Owen High School Class of 1981. He then attende...

Rita Deweese age 73 of Weaverville N.C. entered into her forever home on Sunday January 18 2026 after a threeyear battle with ovarian cancer. Rita spent her early years attending college at night while working in early childhood education and real estate. She later moved into entrepreneurship succes...

Charlene Taylor McCulloch 58 of Fletcher NC passed away Sunday January 18 2026 at Mission Hospital in Asheville NC. Born July 20 1967 in Columbia SC she was a daughter of the late James David Taylor Sr and Marjorie Taylor of Fletcher NC. She was a graduate of A.C. Reynolds High School in Asheville N...

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