All Obituaries

Jacqueline Ann “Jackie” Neely, 68, of Greenville, Indiana who was living in Asheville, NC passed away peacefully February 6, 2023 in her home while surrounded by family. Jackie was born October 17, 1954 in New Albany, Indiana the daughter of the late Harry Thomas Neely and Bertha Jane (Lynch) Neely. She was preceded in death by her siblings, John Neely, Tom Neely and Martha Cooley. Jackie was a graduate of Floyd Central High School, and was a member of Beta Sigma Phi, she loved...

Stanley Selby went home to be with his Lord and Savior on Friday, March 17th, 2023 while at home, surrounded by his loving family and dear friends. Stanley was born October 1st, 1946 to the late Claude and Faye Selby in Asheville N.C. Stanley was raised in the mountains of Western North Carolina as a child and returned to raise his family in the community of Nantahala, which he dearly loved. Stanley enjoyed many years with friends, who became like family, during his career with Nantahala...

Rhonda Sue Sparks Hensley, age 62 of Burnsville, passed away Friday, March 17, 2023. A native of Orange County, North Carolina she was the daughter of Phillip and Mary Lee Sparks. She was preceded in death by her parents. Surviving are her two sons, Will Hensley (Jessica) and Josh Hensley (Rebecca); two sisters, Phyllis Rathburn (Glenn) and Kathy Sparks, as well as two grandchildren, Brooke Hensley and Carson Hensley. Rhonda enjoyed spending her time cooking, cleaning, taking care of her...

Johanna Cordilla McClure, 91, passed away March 15, 2023 at her home. She is preceded in death by her husband, Master Sgt. Buford F. McClure; daughters, Betina Kuhn, and Michelle McClure. Surviving Johanna is her daughter, Diane Messer (Jerry Brake); grandson, Christopher Messer; granddaughter, Nichole Grzankowski; great grandson, Oliver Overby; and other relatives in Germany and Georgia. Johanna will be buried wither her husband at the Western Carolina State Veterans Cemetery.  

Katherine Taylor of Asheville, North Carolina, passed March 14, 2023, at the age of eighty-seven. Katherine was born November 7, 1935, in Buncombe County. She was preceded in death by her husband, William Taylor; daughter, Patricia Taylor; mother, Della Wyatt; and siblings, Charles and Robert Bradley, Carolyne Harris and Delma Melton. Katherine is survived by a daughter, Vickie Taylor; sisters, Hazel Link of Fairview, North Carolina, and Jackie Metcalf (Gerald) of Asheville, brother Steve...

Sheila Dean “Mimi” Bentley Bayles, 73, of Cedar Mountain passed away peacefully in her sleep surrounded by her loving family and friends on Wednesday, February 1, 2023 at Transylvania Regional Hospital. Born December 15, 1949 in Brevard, NC, Sheila was a daughter of the late William Edwin Bentley, Sr. and Lola Dean Woodward Bentley. She was a graduate of Brevard High School, Class of 67, a member of Rocky Hill Baptist Church, and a voice in the church choir. Helping with the...

Bonita Brewer, aged 76, of Hendersonville, NC, passed away peacefully March 10, 2023, at home. Bonita was born February 10, 1947, to the late Revere Bonawitz and Rita Miller. While living in Upstate NY, she worked for Dr. Stewart VerNooy for 17 years. She later worked as a medical biller at various Asheville area medical offices for 21 years. Bonita loved the beach, quilting, knitting, reading and Bingo. She was an amazing mother, a loving wife, and the best friend ever.  In addition...

Dorothy Garris Teachout, 79, of Hendersonville, NC, passed away March 9, 2023 at her home. Dorothy was born September 24, 1943 in Pitt Co, NC, to the late Walter Buck Garris and Eva Mae Hardy. She is also preceded in death by her husbands, Bobby Coley, George Teachout; brothers, Willie Williams, Peewee Briley, Walter Garris Jr., Rudy; and grandson, William Roest. Dorothy loved Sewing, crafts, and taking her grandkids to the lake. Surviving Dorothy are her daughters, Debbie (Brian Johnson)...

James (Jim) Marvin Whatmore passed away peacefully at home March 8, 2023. Jim was born to Marvin and Lois Whatmore on April 4, 1939 in DesMoines, Iowa. After graduating from Northwestern University he began his career with Look Magazine in New York City and later co-owned the Riverhead News-Review on Long Island. In 1975 he was ready to get out of the big city and moved to Durham, NC, where he purchased Rowe Business Equipment. In 1986 he and his family moved to Asheville where he sold...

David Phillip Bishop, 57, of Asheville, NC passed away March 7, 2023 at Mission Hospital in Asheville. David was born October 19, 1965 to the late Euel Oley Bishop and Nellie Mae West Bishop. He is also preceded in death by his sisters, Pat Cothran and Cathey Greenway; and brother, Jimmy Bishop. David loved spending time with his favorite person in the whole world: Kolbi Lynn. Surviving David is his daughter, Ashley Bishop (Travis Lewis) of Weaverville, NC; son, Justin Bishop (Sarah...