Obituaries

Patricia “Pat,” Meehan, a beloved mother, grandmother, sister, cousin, aunt, friend, and dedicated educator, passed away on February 4, 2026 after a brief but courageous battle with cancer. True to her nature, she faced her illness with the same grace…

Anthony Thomas Manka, Sr., 81, of Hendersonville, North Carolina, passed away on February 1, 2026, at his home. He was born on April 20, 1944, in Holdingford, Minnesota, and was the son of Edward Manka and Claudia Manka (Meller). Anthony…

Sandra Davidson Martin, 82, of Hendersonville passed away January 31, 2026. Jackson Funeral Service is honored to serve the Sandra Martin family.

Jean Osteen Orr died peacefully on January 29, 2026 in Hendersonville, North Carolina.  She was a devoted, faithful and persistent Christian whose life reflected her deep love for the Lord, her family and her friends.   A native of Henderson…

Gertrude Bayne Jackson, 86, of Hendersonville, North Carolina, passed away Wednesday, January 28, 2026, at her home. A native and lifelong resident of the Tuxedo area of Hendersonville, Gertrude was a woman of strong faith and a member of the…

Richard Marden Humphrey, 94, of Hendersonville, passed away Monday, January 26, 2026. Jackson Funeral Service is honored to serve the Richard Humphrey family.

Martha “Marty” Jean Biddle, 78, of Hendersonville, passed away Sunday, January 25, 2025. A full obituary will be available soon.

Richard Campbell King, 82, of Zirconia, passed away Friday, January 23, 2026. Jackson Funeral Service is honored to serve the King family.

Otis V. Stelly II, 67, of Horse Shoe passed away Tuesday January 20, 2026. Jackson Funeral Service is honored to serve the Stelly family.

Steven James Dodd, 86, of Hendersonville, went home to be with the Lord on Sunday January 11, 2026. Jackson Funeral Service is honored to serve the Dodd family.