Obituaries

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.

Antonia Frances Lytle,  57, of Hendersonville passed away, Sunday, January 11, 2026 at Pardee Hospital. A full obituary is forthcoming. Condolences may be sent to the Lytle family at www.jacksonfuneralservice.com or C/O Jackson Funeral Service 1101 Greenville Highway, Hendersonville, NC 28792….

Don Ward November 2, 1957 ~ January 10, 2026 Dwight Donald Ward, Sr. was born in Transylvania County to parents, Dan and Annalee Ward. He also had two brothers that predeceased him: Bob and Charles Ward. Don is survived by…

Nancy Rhodes Graham, 82, of Hendersonville passed away Thursday, January 8, 2026. Jackson Funeral Service is honored to serve the Graham family.

Amanda Davis, 89, passed away peacefully on January 8, 2026, leaving behind a legacy of love, loyalty, and a well-worn pair of hiking boots. Amanda was a vibrant and kind person. She was a faithful friend, devoted wife, and she…

Mills River – Roy Bass Brogden Sr., age 90, passed away on January 6, 2026. A native of Springfield, Georgia, Roy was a long-time resident of Henderson County. He was the son of the late Lamar Mitchell Brogden and Thera…

Wilburn Henry Lefler, age 81, of Hendersonville, North Carolina, went home to be with the Lord on January 5, 2026.   Born in Charlotte, North Carolina, Wilburn was the son of the late Mr. and Mrs. Henry Lefler. He was…

Mary Frances Grove, 83, of Charleson, West Virginia, passed away peacefully while in hospice care on Friday, January 2, 2026. Mary was full of life, faith and love, and she leaves behind a legacy of devotion to family, and service…

John Francis Melanson, 81, of Hendersonville, North Carolina, passed away peacefully while in hospice care on Tuesday, December 23, 2025. He was born on December 10, 1944, in Waltham, Massachusetts. John honorably served his country as a United States Army…