by Amy Bollinger | May 21, 2026 | 1972, Obituaries
Matt T. Norris Matthew “Matt” Taylor Norris, 75, passed away peacefully on May 5, 2026, leaving behind a legacy of quiet strength, sharp wit, and an unwavering devotion to his family. Born in Oxford, North Carolina, on October 7, 1950, to the late Franklin and Eleanor...
by Amy Bollinger | May 1, 2026 | 1972, Obituaries
John T. Dixon John Thomas Dixon was born in Leesburg, Florida on March 12, 1945 to John and Sarah Dixon. John passed away peacefully on March 28 at 81 years of age. Preceded in death by his parents John and Sarah and his brother Michael, John is survived by his...
by Amy Bollinger | Mar 19, 2026 | 1972, Obituaries
Lorraine M. Royster Lorraine Mattero Royster, 75, of Shelby passed away on Tuesday, March 3, 2026 at her home. Born in Cleveland County, on October 4, 1950, she was a daughter of the late James Armand Mattero and Evangeline Willingham Mattero. She was a graduate of...
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 16, 2026 | 1972, Obituaries
Otis S. McIntosh Otis S. McIntosh, age 76, of Asheville, North Carolina, entered eternal rest on, Tuesday, December 23, 2025, in Asheville, NC. He was born on March 2, 1949, in Asheville. Otis proudly and honorably served in the United States Marine Corps, reaching...
by Amy Bollinger | Mar 16, 2026 | 1972, Obituaries
Jennings “Harold” Heatherly Jennings Harold Heatherly, age 84, who was born on April 6, 1941, passed away peacefully during the evening hours of Thursday, December 18, 2025. He was surrounded by family and friends in his home on Cold Creek in the Cruso...
