Clara Moorman
Apr 30, 2026
Clara R. Moorman, 96 passed away Thursday, April 30, 2026. She was born November 25, 1929 in Union, SC to the late Victor Chalk, Sr and Sisley Smith Chalk.
Clara's life was defined by the love of the Lord and the love of her family and friends. Clara was a foster grand parent at Livingston Street Daycare, Valley Child Daycare and...
James Ervin Brazell
Apr 27, 2026
James Ervin Brazell (Jim), 99 ½ years old and counting, passed away on April 27, 2026 at Givens Estates, Asheville, NC. Beloved by family, friends, and colleagues, he was well known for devoting time and treasure to helping others and serving his community. Jim was a proud World War II veteran, avid sports fan, a grassroots Democrat, and a man...
Ann Greely Shearer
Apr 18, 2026
Ann Greely Shearer, 78, of Charlotte, North Carolina, passed away on April 18, 2026, after a prolonged illness.
Born in Asheville, North Carolina, on July 16, 1947, she was the daughter of the late Horace Greely Shearer and Edith Taylor Shearer. Ann spent her formative years in Asheville and was a proud graduate of Stephens Lee High School. She furthered her...
Jamie Gregory "Greg" Vaughn
Apr 17, 2026
Jamie Gregory Vaughn, 61, died peacefully, Thursday, April 17, 2026, at Memorial Mission Hospital after a brief illness.
Jamie was born in Asheville to the late Cathie Burns Vaughn. She attended public schools and was a graduate of T C Robertson High School. Jamie discovered a personal passion for cosmetology. She received training, as well as attended specialty courses and seminars....
Jocelyn Mitchell
Apr 10, 2026
Jocelyn Mitchell was born in 1954 in Asheville, North Carolina, passed away on April 10, 2026, surrounded by the love of family and friends who will cherish her memory forever.
She was preceded in death by her beloved bonus mother, Fannie Jenkins. She leaves behind her cherished goddaughter, Amber Dukes of Atlanta, Georgia, along with a village of devoted family members...
Coleen Jean Moss
Apr 9, 2026
Coleen Jean Smith Moss was born on August 10, 1928, in Union, South Carolina, to Odell Lipsey and Daisy Megan Gist Smith. She attended school in Union, where she spent her formative years. She was raised to fear the Lord and was a member of Mount Rowell Baptist Church in Mt. Tabor, South Carolina.
Coleen became a cherished and devoted member...
Tyrone Smith
Apr 7, 2026
Tyrone Dewayne Smith, 60, passed away peacefully in Philadelphia, PA on Tuesday, April 7, 2026, just one day before his 61 st birthday. He was a native of Asheville and a son of the late Mary Elizabeth Smith and Hercules Moss.
Tyrone attended the Asheville City Schools and graduated from Asheville High School. He spent the early part of his adult...
Mark Smith
Apr 2, 2026
Mark Smith, 78, died Thursday, April 2, 2026. Mark was born March 18, 1948 in Asheville to the late Rev. Johnny Robert Smith and Willie Mae Brownlee Smith.
Mark attended the Asheville public schools and was a graduate of Stephens-Lee High School. He enlisted in the US Army and served eight years attaining the rank of Sergeant. Mark received numerous medals...
Josephine (Jo) Ragland Humes
Apr 2, 2026
Josephine (Jo) Ragland Humes, 81, passed away on April 2, 2026, at St. Francis Downtown Hospital in Greenville, SC. She was born on December 11, 1944, to Quillie Lee Bruce and JD Ragland in Birmingham, AL. She grew up with the nickname ‘Neicy’ and was one of twelve children in her family. Josephine attended Hooper City High School, where she...
Joan Lyles Greene
Mar 24, 2026
Joan Lyles Greene, passed away on March 24, 2026.
Born on October 29, 1944, Joan attended Stephens Lee High School, She went on to work with distinction at Asheville City Schools and Charlotte, Mecklenburg County Schools, Beyond her professional achievements, Joan was a faithful member of the Church Of God In Christ in Charlotte, North Carolina, where her spirituality and kindness...