Obituaries

Richard Benjamin Moore, Jr. 96, of Hendersonville, passed away Tuesday, February 17. 2026. Jackson Funeral Service is honored to serve the Richard Moore family.

Genell Yvonne Kilpatrick, 85, of Hendersonville, NC, went home to be with the Lord on February 7, 2026. Born on August 3, 1940, in Henderson County, she was the beloved daughter of the late Abert and Bessie Mize Justice. Genell…

Robert Lawrence “Bobby” Lewis, 91, a beloved husband, father, grandfather, great-grandfather, and friend, went to be with the Lord on February 12, 2026. Born and raised in Tuxedo, North Carolina, near Lake Summit, Bobby developed a lifelong love for baseball…

Samuel Edgar Robinson, 58, of Mooresboro, departed from this world on February 11, 2026, after a courageous battle with lung cancer. Born in the mountains of Henderson County, Sam was the beloved son of the late Clifford Handy Robinson and…

Roy Kerr, age 85, of Hendersonville, North Carolina, passed away on February 9, 2026. Born in November 1940, Roy lived a life rooted in hard work, dedication, and deep love for his family. Roy graduated with honors from Edneyville High…

Charles William Hill, 79, of Hendersonville, NC passed away on February 6, 2026, surrounded in love by his family. He was born on August 22, 1946, in Washington DC, and was the son of Charles Hubert Hill and Mercedes Moran…

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. Growing up in Bristol, TN,  Sandy dreamed of traveling the world. Upon graduation, Sandy moved to the Washington DC area where she worked for several government agencies. Her jobs…

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…