Obituaries

Alice Irene (Connor) Schuller, a kindhearted, generous woman who made everyone around her feel loved, died July 13, 2026, at age 96. The daughter of William Mitchell Connor and Mary Ann Virginia (Freeman) Connor, Alice was the youngest of 10…

The family of Joyce Gosnell Stepp and James “Jim” Charles Stepp invites relatives and friends to gather for a joint Celebration of their Lives on Sunday, July 19, 2026, at two o’clock in the afternoon at the Chapel in the…

Grover Allen Sharpe, 70, of Hendersonville, North Carolina, peacefully entered into the presence of his Lord and Savior on Wednesday, July 8, 2026, at Hock Family Pavilion in Durham, North Carolina, surrounded by the love of his family. Though their…

Kenneth Charles Hyder, 44, of East Flat Rock, went home to be with the Lord on Sunday, July 5, 2026, at Pardee Hospital. Born to the late Kemple and Gloria Parrish Hyder, Kenneth was also preceded in death by his…

James M. Barton, 81, of Hendersonville passed away July 3, 2026. Jackson Funeral Service is honored to serve the Barton family.

Carol Lee Hoot of Hendersonville, North Carolina passed away on June 30, 2026, at the age of 86, surrounded by her loving family. She fought a spirited battle against dementia, a disease that shows no mercy. She was a member…

Kerry Dean Marshall, 60, of Hendersonville, North Carolina, entered the presence of his Lord and Savior on June 29, 2026, with his loving family by his side. Above all else, Kerry loved Jesus Christ. His faith was the foundation of…

Barbara Jean Simpson Stepp, 81, of Hendersonville, North Carolina, passed away on Saturday, June 27, 2026, at The Greens at Hendersonville. Barbara was a lifelong resident of Henderson County and the daughter of the late Edgar Simpson and Hazel Bradley…

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…