Douglas W. Monts, Sr.

Douglas Wilbur Monts, Sr., 98, passed away on Sunday, August 23, 2026, at his home in Fairfax, SC, surrounded by loved ones. Doug was born on January 18, 1928, in Plains, Georgia, to Rosalie Douglas Monts and Joseph Holland Monts, Sr. He attended Americus public...

Joyce Hill Driggers

Joyce Anne Hill Driggers, 84, slipped peacefully into eternal rest at her home in Landrum, SC, on Monday, August 10th, 2026.   A native of Edneyville (Henderson County) NC, Joyce was born on March 17th, 1942 to James Arthur and Ruby Pendleton Hill. After...

Carole L. Ricketts

Carole L. Ricketts Dr. Carole Livingston Ricketts, 83, of Bryson City, NC, passed away Wednesday, March 25, 2026 at the home of her daughter. Born October 18, 1942 to Stanly and Faye Livingston in Lenoir, NC, she was a graduate of the following institutions: Brevard...

Wayne H. Carson

Wayne H. Carson BRYSON CITY – It is with deep sadness that we announce the passing of Wayne Howard Carson, 85, Wednesday, Dec. 31, 2025. Born Oct. 16, 1940, in Swain County, Wayne was a lifelong resident of the area and most recently resided at Montgomery Senior...

Charlie L. Pruett

Charlie L. Pruett It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Charles Loyd (Charlie) Pruett who departed this life Wednesday, November 19, 2025, at the age of 85. He was born on April 30, in Asheville, NC, and resided in Tyrone, GA for the past 37 years....

Brenda R. Austin

Brenda R. Austin Charlotte, North Carolina Brenda Reece Austin, 84, entered heaven on Wednesday, November 26, 2025. A celebration of life will be held at 2:30 p.m. Sunday, December 7, 2025, at McLean Funeral Directors, 515 N. Central Ave., Belmont, NC. The family will...