Roberts, Edwin S., 83 , died June 19, 2025. He was a veteran of the US Marine Corps. From 1969 to 1977, he managed the laboratory for Mathiesen Clinic in Pittsboro. During those years, he was active at the Pittsboro church in music and youth ministries alongside his wife, Phyllis. He later helped build the present Brevard church building and served there for many years as an elder and in music. He was preceded in death by a son, Starett. He is survived by his wife, Phyllis; a

Morgan, Marilyn Sue, 93, was born October 8, 1932, in Boulder, CO, and died March 16, 2026, in Hendersonville, NC. She was born to Henry and Harriet Johnson. During her childhood, her family lived in Elm Creek, NE. She attended school in Nebraska, later studied at Union Springs Academy in NY and Tacoma Academy in MD, and graduated from Walla Walla College in 1954. She married Henry Earl Rieseberg after college. The couple taught at Indiana Academy before serving as missionar

Baker, AliceJean W., 81 , born July 15, 1944, in Clinton, M.A., died August 18, 2025, in Lincoln, N.E. AliceJean spent her early years in Massachusetts before relocating to the Washington, D.C./Maryland area at age 12. She attended Tacoma Academy in Maryland, Fletcher Academy in North Carolina, and Forest Lake Academy in Florida. She married Leonard James Hernoud in 1962, and together they welcomed three children. In 1965, the family moved to Takoma Park, M.D., where Leonard

Hodges, Judith Carroll Anderson, 80 , born October 23, 1945, in Cincinnati, O.H., died November 1, 2025, in Fletcher, N.C. During her high school years, Judy’s family relocated to Fletcher, N.C., where she met Michael Gene Hodges at Fletcher Academy. They were married on August 1, 1965, and celebrated 60 years of marriage. Four children were born to their union: Christopher Gene Hodges, Kimberly Ann Hodges (deceased), Michael Clayton Hodges, and Heidi Michele Hodges. Before m

Wetherell, William C., 99 , born October 1, 1926, in Columbus, O.H., died November 30, 2025, in Hendersonville, N.C. William worked in business, computer, maintenance, and shipping departments at Washington Adventist Hospital, Columbia Union College (now Washington Adventist University), and Punta Gorda Hospital. He also served as manager of Columbia Federal Credit Union. He married Beatrice Bostian on September 17, 1946. She preceded him in death on November 7, 2018. They we

Wilson, Catherine Marie “Susie,” 87 , born in 1937, died April 18, 2025, in Asheville, N.C. Catherine was the daughter of Edward Wilson Sr. and Lotty Wilson. She attended Laurel Elementary School and Laurel High School in Laurel, M.D., graduated from Shenandoah Valley Academy in 1955, earned a bachelor’s degree in biology from Columbia Union College in 1959, and received her Doctor of Medicine degree from Loma Linda University in 1963. She completed a medical internship at Wa

Russell, Kathy Sue (Pots), 65,  born April 10, 1959, in Takoma Park, M.D., died July 15, 2025, in Charlotte, N.C. Russell joined the Carolina Conference in 2007 and served nearly 20 years as children’s ministries director. Prior to that role, she taught in seven schools across the Potomac, Chesapeake, and Carolina Conferences. She held degrees in music education and a Master of Education in music. Her ministry extended across classrooms, churches, and camp meetings, where she

Butler, Richard Allen II, 58,  born November 10, 1966, in Fort Lauderdale, FL, died June 19, 2025, in Fayetteville, NC. He enlisted in the U.S. Army in September 1985 as a motor transport operator and deployed in support of Operation Desert Shield and Operation Desert Storm. In 1992, he completed the Special Forces Assessment and Selection and graduated from the Special Forces Qualification Course as a Special Forces communications sergeant. He served in Charlie Company, 3rd

Albarelli, Carolyn Lou Bischoff, 80,  born April 21, 1945, in Richmond, V.A., died August 23, 2025, in Largo, F.L. She was a member of the Fletcher Church. Albarelli expressed her artistic talents through photography, cosmetology, and floral design. She was preceded in death by her brother, Fred Bischoff. She is survived by her brother, Tom Bischoff, of California; sons, Damien and David (Vicky), both of Largo, FL.

Hollifield, John , 77, born October 19, 1947, in McDowell County, NC, died September 12, 2025, in Charlotte, NC. He was a member of the Conference church in Charlotte. He awaits the call of the Life-giver at Turkey Cove Cemetery near Marion, NC.

Lee, Tommie, 86, born April 2, 1938, in Lumberton, NC, died February 22, 2025, in Hendersonville, NC. He served in the United States Navy...

Harrison, Noreen Ann, 90, was born January 11, 1935, in Joliet, IL, and died April 11, 2025, in Hendersonville, NC. She graduated from...

Canosa, Lila Irene, 92, born November 17, 1932, in Bainville, MT, died October 22, 2024, in Candler, NC. The daughter of Russian...

Smith, Linda, 79 , born April 12, 1945, in South Carolina, died March 25, 2025, in West Columbia, SC. She attended Fletcher Academy in...

Huskins, Cicero D., Jr., 93, was born June 3, 1931, in High Point, NC, and died April 27, 2025, in North Carolina. He was the eldest of...

SANDBORN, MARIE A. , 85, born July 22, 1939, died February 15, 2025, in Hendersonville, NC. She was married to Dr. William Sandborn for...

REDDEN, CLIFTON M. , 85, born February 8, 1939, in Stearns, KY, died December 3, 2024, in Hendersonville, NC. He completed the...

PETERSON, LAURELL MARCINE , 88, born January 17, 1936, in Hutchinson, MN, died December 21, 2024, in Henderson County, NC. She was a...

LARRABEE, VIOLET , 93, born December 23, 1930, in Austin, MN, died November 6, 2024, in McDonald, TN. She was a member of the Fletcher...

FLOYD, CAROLYN VIRGINIA SMITH , 96, born October 1, 1928, in Coward, SC, died January 8, 2025, in Hendersonville, NC. She was the eldest...