DeEtta Kay (Dingledine) Eberhardt 

DeEtta Kay (Dingledine) Eberhardt  DeEtta Eberhardt , born August 13, 1946, in Battle Creek, Michigan, passed away on July 5, 2026, surrounded by family, and held in the peace of her Lord. A devoted Christian, DeEtta was a long-time member of Long’s Chapel UMC. Her...

Dr. Colleen Helen King Cody

Dr. Colleen Helen King Cody Dr. Colleen Helen King Cody, of Asheville NC passed away peacefully on June 27, 2026, at CarePartners Solace Center after a brief illness at the age of 92. Born on August 4, 1933, in Haywood County, North Carolina. Colleen was the daughter...

Everette W. Clark, Jr.

Everette W. Clark, Jr. Everette W. Clark, Jr. Candler – June 13, 1941 – June 24, 2026 “The King will reply, ‘Truly I tell you, whatever you did for one of the least of these brothers and sisters of mine, you did for me.'” – Matthew 25:40 In the...

Lewis Kent (Coach) Briggs

Lewis Kent (Coach) Briggs With strong roots and deep love for Western North Carolina communities coach leaves behind a legacy in resilience, strength, kindness and loyalty. Even up to his final days, Kent lived by Rocky’s quote… “it ain’t about how hard you hit. It’s...

Catherine M. Lowder

Catherine M. Lowder CHARLOTTE – Catherine M. Lowder, 79, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, May 27, 2026. She was born in Asheville, NC on October 14, 1946, and was the daughter of James F. Lowder and Ruth H. Lowder. Cathy graduated from Hickory High School...