Obituaries

Honoring Those We've Had the Privilege to Serve.

Current services arranged through Hearthstone Family Funeral Home. Family and friends are welcome to attend, and we're happy to answer any questions about a listing below.

Margaret “Peggy” Sullivan

1938 – 2026

Peggy taught third grade at Claxton Elementary for over thirty years and never missed a former student's wedding invitation. She is survived by her three children, seven grandchildren, and a garden club that adored her.

Service details: Visitation Friday, July 17, 2026, 4:00 – 6:00 PM. Service Saturday, July 18, 2026, 11:00 AM at Hearthstone Family Funeral Home.

Robert Allen Carpenter

1932 – 2026

Robert served in the U.S. Army during the Korean War and later spent thirty-four years with the U.S. Postal Service. He enjoyed woodworking and Sunday dinners with his large extended family.

Service details: Service with military honors Tuesday, July 21, 2026, 1:00 PM at Hearthstone Family Funeral Home, followed by burial at French Broad Memorial Cemetery.

Dorothy Jean Fields

1951 – 2026

Dorothy raised four children in West Asheville and was known throughout her church for her quilting and her cornbread. She found particular joy in teaching her grandchildren to quilt alongside her.

Service details: Celebration of life Sunday, July 19, 2026, 2:00 PM at Hearthstone Family Funeral Home's memorial garden.

Linda Marie Osborne

1958 – 2026

Linda spent nearly three decades as a registered nurse at Mission Hospital and volunteered weekly at a local food pantry. She is remembered by colleagues and neighbors alike for her quiet generosity.

Service details: Memorial service Wednesday, July 22, 2026, 10:00 AM at Hearthstone Family Funeral Home.

Harold “Hal” Whitmore

1933 – 2026

Hal ran a hardware store on Merrimon Avenue for over forty years and could fix nearly anything brought to his counter. He is survived by his wife of sixty-one years, Joan, and their five children.

Service details: Graveside service Monday, July 20, 2026, 11:00 AM at Riverside Cemetery.

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