by Amy Bollinger | Mar 18, 2026 | 1972, Obituaries
Doug S. Tallent Doug Tallent, 79, of Asheville, NC, passed away peacefully at home surrounded by his family after a lengthy battle with Multiple System Atrophy. He was born in Burningtown, a rural mountain community in Macon County and grew up in Franklin, NC. The...
by Amy Bollinger | Mar 18, 2026 | 1970, Obituaries
Janie H. Shepherd-Wells Janie Haining Shepherd-Wells, age 92, a resident of Waynesville, NC and Winona, MS, passed away peacefully on January 29 at her home. She was a beloved wife, mother, grandmother, great-grandmother and educator who lived life fully. Born on...
by Amy Bollinger | Mar 18, 2026 | 2010, Obituaries
James “Phil” Pruett James Philip (Phil) Pruett, age 41, of Rutherfordton, NC, went Home to be with the Lord Sunday, February 1, 2026, at his home. Phil was a native of Rutherford County, and born June 8th, 1984, to Ray and Judy Pruett. He graduated from...
by Amy Bollinger | Mar 18, 2026 | 1969, Obituaries
Bill F. Forsyth William Frank “Bill” Forsyth, Jr., born June 25, 1946, and a lifelong resident of Murphy, North Carolina, passed away peacefully in his sleep on Thursday, February 12, 2026 at the age of 79. A respected banker and financial professional, Bill devoted...
by Amy Bollinger | Mar 18, 2026 | 1974, Obituaries
Ken W. Baucom Kenneth William Baucom of Greensboro, NC passed away peacefully at his home surrounded by family on January 28, 2026. Ken was born in Concord, NC on January 9, 1948. He was the son of Aris Clayton Baucom and Thelma Little Baucom. Ken graduated from...
