All Obituaries

Winona Lee Walker Partlow of Candler, North Carolina, passed April 15, 2024. Born November 3, 1941, she was eighty-two years old. Asheville Mortuary Srevices is seeking contact with next-of-kin. Please contact us at (828) 254-0566.                                      

Amanda Lin Stafford passed April 15, 2024, in Weaverville, North Carolina. Born April 28, 1957, she was sixty-six. Asheville Mortuary Services is seeking contact with legal next-of-kin. Please contact us at (828)254.0566.              

Kenneth Auldredge of Asheville, North Carolina, entered his eternal home on April 15, 2024. Born January 12, 1956, to the late Eula Hester Tweed Auldredge and Spurgeon Charles Auldredge, he was sixty-eight years old. Kenneth graduated from Mars Hill High School in 1973 and attended North Carolina State University for two years for livestock management. He enjoyed his life on his grandparents’ farm taking care of his cattle and tending the land. Kenneth was the owner of Asheville Home...

Debbie Carpenter passed away on Friday, April 12, 2024 at Memorial Mission Hospital in Asheville, NC at the age of sixty-eight.  Debbie was diagnosed with cancer 8 months ago and she faced the illness with bravery, strength, and grace.  She is now in Heaven with her Lord and Savior, Jesus in eternal peace and love.  Debbie’s loved ones will celebrate her life on Saturday, April 20, 2024 at Bethel Missionary Baptist Church located at 5868 Pigeon Rd, Canton, North...

Richard Marion Machasick, age 94, of Franklin, NC passed away on April 5th, 2024 at the Solace Center in Asheville.  Richard was born on December 7th, 1929, in Cook County, IL.

            Sherry Barbee Harding of Brevard, North Carolina, passed April 4, 2024. Born August 3, 1964, in Albemarle, North Carolina, she was fifty-nine years old.             Sherry is survived by her children, Jennifer Amato of Brevard, D’Artagnan and Brittney Harding of Lake Toxaway, North Carolina, and Aramis Harding of Rosman, North Carolina; parents, Brenda...

Joseph “Ed” Brumley passed away on 4-2-24 in Hendersonville, NC at the age of 73.  Ed was a husband, a father, a brother, veteran and friend. He impacted every life he encountered. He will be remembered as a loving and generous man by friends and family alike. He was an avid gamer and accomplished carpenter.  Ed served honorably and with distinction in the U.S. Marine Corps in the Vietnam War, then in the Army for a career spanning 23 yrs.  Ed is survived...

Wayne Edward Carswell, aged 69, of Morganton, NC, passed away April 2, 2024 in Asheville, NC. Wayne was born July 20, 1954, in Morganton, NC, to the late Leonard Carswell Sr. and Mary Carswell. He attended the University of Florida, were he received a Bachelors in Anthropology and Political Science. Wayne later worked for the University as the Deputy Registar. He was a Scoutmaster of Troop 611 of the Boy Scouts of America. Wayne loved fishing, University of Florida football and the Boy...

            James Michael Gay of Hendersonville, North Carolina, passed April 1, 2024. Born August 7, 1956, to the late William and Loretta Gay in Greer, South Carolina, Mike was sixty-seven.             Mike enjoyed basketball and followed the Atlanta Braves.              He is survived by his wife, Debra...

Shirley McCarson Cherrix, 89, of Etowah, passed away on Easter Sunday, March 31, 2024.  She was born February 1, 1935.  She was the daughter of the late Tavie J. McCarson and Rosa Bryant McCarson.  In addition to her parents, she was also preceded in death by her son, Steve M. Souther, her siblings, Jack, Roy, JA, Doris, and Kenneth McCarson, and her husband, Richard Cherrix. Shirley is survived by her daughter, Gale S. Barnett and husband, Johnny, who she lived with and were...