Obituaries

In Loving Memory of Edward Exner Denison Edward Exner Denison, 97, of Asheville, North Carolina, passed away peacefully surrounded by family on March 26, 2026. A man of profound intellect and a lifelong learner, Edward was known to his peers…

Cheryl Lee Metcalf, 60, of Asheville, passed away peacefully on Friday, April 24, 2026, at Mission Hospital. A native of Henderson County, Cheryl was the beloved daughter of the late George and Katalee Foshee Metcalf. In addition to her parents,…

Hilliard Wilkie Heatherly Jr. of Saluda, NC affectionately known as “Junior” went to be in the presence of his Lord Jesus Christ on April 21,2026 at Pardee Hospital after a sudden illness. Junior was born on June 4, 1943 in…

Victoria Velasco, 68, of Mill Spring, NC passed away Tuesday April 21, 2026. A full obituary will be available soon. Jackson Funeral Service is honored to serve the Velasco family.

Diane Louise Marie Woodring, 76, of Hendersonville passed away on Sunday, April 19, 2026 peacefully at the Laurels of Hendersonville. She was born in Boston, Massachusetts. She was preceded in death by her parents, John J. Buckley Sr. and Louise…

Philip Michael Gonot, 75, of Hendersonville passed away Saturday, April 18, 2026. Condolences may be sent to the Gonot  family at www.jacksonfuneralservice.com or C/O Jackson Funeral Service 1101 Greenville Highway, Hendersonville, NC 28792. Please include the name of the deceased on…

Joseph James Brennan, 79, of Hendersonville passed away Thursday, April 16, 2026 at Mission Hospital. No services are planned at this time. Condolences may be sent to the Brannan family at www.jacksonfuneralservice.com or C/O Jackson Funeral Service 1101 Greenville Highway, Hendersonville,…

Villa Holland Freeman, 88, of Hendersonville, passed away peacefully on April 15, 2026, at the Elizabeth House, surrounded by comfort and care. Born in Transylvania County, Villa made her home in Henderson County for most of her life. She was…

Kenneth Jearld “Kenny” Hamilton, 79, of Hendersonville, North Carolina passed away Wednesday, April 15, 2026 peacefully at his home. He was a native and lifelong resident of Henderson County. He was preceded in death by his parents, Blanche and Donald…

Kathy Lynn Brackett, born July 23, 1958, passed away Monday, April 13th, 2026 surrounded by the love of her family and the memories she created throughout her life. Kathy was the beloved daughter of Doris Brackett and the late James…