by Amy Bollinger | Mar 16, 2026 | 1968, Obituaries
Eleanor W. Lofquist Cora Eleanor White Lofquist (“Ellima”) of Cullowhee, North Carolina, passed peacefully in her home, joining the love of her life, Henry (“Hennipa”) on January 9, 2026. Eleanor was born April 3, 1930, to Ray McLee and Carrie Pierce White in Lenoir,...
by Amy Bollinger | Mar 16, 2026 | 1968, Obituaries
Nikki S. Henke Nikki Cheryl Smith Henke, 80, of Sylva, passed away on Thursday, August 28. Nikki was born on December 9, 1945, to the late Aldine Cash Smith and Frances Louise Staton. Nikki was a member of Lakeview Church of the Nazarene in Waynesville where she had...
by Amy Bollinger | Jan 29, 2026 | 1968, Obituaries
Judy A. McConnell Judith (Judy) McConnell died October 23, 2025 at Harris Regional Hospital at the age of 79. Judy is survived by her brother Gene (Kathy), sister-in-law Ruth, nephews Gregg McConnell, Jeff McConnell (Michelle) and niece Kristy Bullock (Troy). She is...
by Amy Bollinger | Jan 29, 2026 | 1968, Obituaries
Frank S. Kennet Frank Sheridan Kennett III peacefully passed at his home on October 28th, 2025 at the age of 81. Born in Asheville, NC in 1944 to Frank Sheridan Kennett Jr. and Suzanne (Fitch) Kennett, Frank graduated from Asheville High School in 1961, then known as...
by Amy Bollinger | May 2, 2025 | 1968, Obituaries
Jo-An B. Pittard Jo-An Pittard, beloved wife, mother, grandmother, sister, and friend, passed away peacefully in her sleep on January 14, 2025, in the comfort of her home. She was 78 years old. Jo-An was known for her boundless kindness, witty sense of humor, and love...
by Tanner Norman | Jul 11, 2024 | 1963, 1968, Obituaries
Melba M Huggins Melba Moses Huggins, 84, passed away Sunday, Sept. 17, 2023. She was born in Macon County on May 23, 1939, to the late Lorenze Thomas Moses and Edna Bowman Moses. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Bill Huggins;...
