Susan Shook Roberts, age 66, of Hendersonville, passed away on January 24th, 2025. She was born to Vance Furman and Bonnie Beatrice Shook (Hall). Susan was preceded in death by her beloved husband, Richard “Rick” Roberts; her parents; a niece; and several siblings.
She is survived by her sister Sharon Shook, her brother Nathan Shook, and her three children: Jennifer Eyman...
Mary Elizabeth Parker Varella—proud Charlestonian, beloved wife of George Varella, and loving mother of three daughters, seven grandchildren, and two great grandchildren—went to be with her Lord on Wednesday, January 15th. Though she was most recently a resident of Brevard, North Carolina, she spent the previous 54 years in Marietta, enjoying the fellowship of friends and church family.
Born on November...
Terry Steven Richter, 70, of Etowah, passed away on January 6, 2025. Born in Kenosha, Wisconsin, he was the son of the late Eugene and Delores Natzke Richter.
A retired bank officer, he was a graduate of the University of Wisconsin. An Eagle Scout (who also raised two Eagle Scouts), he enjoyed coaching softball, was an avid fisherman as well as...
Sandra George Shelko, 79, of Hendersonville, passed away on January 3, 2025 at the Elizabeth House in Flat Rock, NC. Born in Transylvania County, she was the daughter of the late Leland and Ada McCrary George. In addition to her parents, she was also preceded in death by her husband, Jerry Shelko.
A retired Certified Nursing Assistant with over 40 years...
David Hamel Frederick, 47, of Pisgah Forest, passed away on January 3, 2025. Born in San Jose, California, he was the son of Carolyn Frederick and the late Jerome Frederick.
David enjoyed watching and playing with animals of all kinds and loved to ride trains and eat good food.
He was a real joy who touched the hearts of many people who...
Beverly Earlene Edwards, 85, of Pisgah Forest, passed away on January 2, 2025. Born in Pensacola, Florida, she was the daughter of the late Earl and Alma Dyess Cloud. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband of 47 years, Gilbert Simms Edwards, and her son-in-law, Rick Shaver.
A true “Child of the King” as she...
Sheila Kay Tall, 60, of Brevard, passed away on December 25, 2024. Born in Tampa, Florida, she was the daughter of the late Allen lee and Nancy Hoyle Lyons. In addition to her parents, she was also preceded in death by her brother, Ronald Lyons.
Known as “Mama Dukes” to many, she was easy to talk to, and she talked to...
On the morning of December 23, 2024, Joseph “Joe” Paul Martin passed away at the age of 87 at Mission Hospital in Asheville, NC.
Joe was born and raised in Queens NY. He built his first home in Miller Place, NY where he and his wife Joanna raised their four children, Deborah, Christine, John and James. A US Army Veteran, Joe...
Jeannette Kensinger, 92, of Hendersonville, North Carolina, passed away on December 18, 2024. A native of Belgium, she had lived in the United States since her teenage years.
Services will be private.
Patricia Ann Roberts, 71, of Hendersonville, North Carolina, passed away. A native of Youngstown, Ohio, she was the daughter of the late John William and Mary Hastings Mershon.
No services are planned at this time.