by Amy Bollinger | Jul 15, 2026 | 1968, Obituaries
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...
by Amy Bollinger | Jul 15, 2026 | 1965, Obituaries
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...
by Amy Bollinger | Jul 15, 2026 | 1972, Obituaries
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...
by Amy Bollinger | Jul 15, 2026 | 1980, Obituaries
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...
by Amy Bollinger | Jun 29, 2026 | 1968, Obituaries
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...
by Amy Bollinger | Jun 12, 2026 | 1957, Obituaries
Kate D. Welch Kate Deitz Welch, 91, of Bryson City peacefully passed from this earthly life on June 6, 2026, at home with her family present. Kate was born March 15, 1935, to the late Hoyle and Inez Deitz of Dillsboro. She graduated from Western Carolina University in...
