Asheville, North Carolina Obituaries & Death Notices: October 2026

3 notices dated October 2026

1. Peggy Ann Gosnell, 76, of Asheville · 1950–2026

   Funeral Wed Nov 4, 1 PM at Wells Chapel of Faith at Forest Lawn Memorial Park, Candler · Graveside service, date and time TBA at Forest Lawn Memorial Park Cemetery · Wells Funeral Home & Cremation Services, Waynesville

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2. Shenna Faye Poteat, 56, of Asheville · 1970–2026

   Celebration of life Tue Oct 27, 2 PM at Turkey Creek Missionary Baptist Church, Leicester · Blue Ridge Funeral & Cremation Service, Mars Hill

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3. Payten Catherine Baerwald, 28, of Asheville · 1998–2026

   Visitation Sun Nov 1, 1–2:45 PM at Tifton First Methodist Church · Celebration of life Sun Nov 1, 3 PM · Graveside service Mon Nov 2, 11 AM at Oak Ridge Cemetery · Albritton Funeral Directors, Tifton

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