Obituaries

Mark Allen Schakel (1950-2026) It is with great sadness that we announce the unexpected passing of Mark Schakel, of Hendersonville NC, on June 24, 2026. Mark was born in 1950 in Anderson, IN to Helen and Harold Schakel. He was…

Kenneth “Kenny” Southoron Owens, born July 24, 1956, lived his life with the bold, loyal, and unmistakable heart of a Leo. On June 22, 2026, he passed peacefully in his sleep, leaving behind a legacy of love, laughter, and unforgettable…

James Huston Toms was born in Buncombe County, NC on November 29, 1945 to Marion Frederick Toms, Sr and Joy Wellford Toms.  He passed away surrounded by family and friends on Thursday, June 5th, 2026 in Hendersonville NC. Jim attended…

James “Jim” Charles Stepp, 91, of Horse Shoe passed away peacefully from a broken heart, on Thursday, June 11, 2026 at Pardee Hospital with his children by his side. A native of Henderson County, he was the son of the…

Carol (Serfling) Davis, age 81, passed away on May 27, 2026 at Life Care Center, Hendersonville, North Carolina after suffering a long illness. She was born and raised in Pennsauken, New Jersey and is a graduate of the Lankenau Hospital…

William Harry “Bill” Slonaker, age 93, passed away peacefully on June 10, 2016, in Hendersonville, North Carolina. Born on March 6, 1933, in Green Lane, Pennsylvania, Bill lived a full and accomplished life marked by dedication to his family, career,…

Mary Klenke Jones, 91, of Hendersonville, passed away Monday, June 8, 2026. Jackson Funeral Service is honored to serve the Mary Jones family.

Pamela Stocking Medley, 55, of Hendersonville, passed away Thursday, June 4, 2026. Jackson Funeral Service is honored to serve the Pamela Medely family.

Richard “Dick” Childress passed away peacefully last month after a long battle with cancer. Prior to retiring in Hendersonville, he and Elli, his beloved wife of 63 years, lived and worked in the Washington DC area for nearly 25 years….

James David Sorrells, 71, of Brevard, passed away Wednesday, June 3, 2026. Jackson Funeral Service is honored to serve the Sorrells family.