Penland & Family Funeral Home

11/24/2025

Jeffrey Dean Crowe, 54, of Swannanoa, NC, passed away on Saturday, November 22, 202,5 at his home.

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11/24/2025

Mary Alice “Myrt” Mathis Hunter, 82, of Asheville, NC, passed away on November 15, 2025, at Aston Park Health Care Center in Asheville, NC.

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11/24/2025

Eddie Deweese, age 70, of Weaverville, N.C. entered into his forever home on Saturday, November 15, 2025 after an eight-month battle with pancreatic cancer.

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11/17/2025

Ricky Rice of Asheville, loving husband, father, grandfather, and brother, passed away peacefully at home on November 14, 2025.

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11/14/2025

John Piercy Stephenson, a man known for his devoted friendship, extraordinary woodworking talent, and deep spiritual commitment to Jesus Christ, passed away suddenly in Asheville, North Carolina, on November 8, 2025. He was 81 years old. He is survived by Mrs. Sandy Carter of Asheville, Mr. Kim Johnson of High Point, NC and Samuel T. Johnson of Hendersonville, NC all Cousins.

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11/12/2025

Jakey Cole Jr., 88, of Asheville, NC, peacefully passed away on Saturday, November 8, 2025, at his home.

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11/11/2025

We would like to introduce our Funeral Director, Ms. Emily Penland.

Emily Penland is the newest and youngest licensed Funeral Director at Penland Family Funeral Home. She graduated from Fayetteville Technical Community College in 2024 with an Associate’s Degree in Funeral Service Education. She became a licensed funeral director in December of that year, following the successful completion of her apprenticeship.
As a fourth-generation funeral professional, Emily proudly continues a legacy that began in 1970 with her great-grandparents, Ruth and George Penland, founders of Penland and Sons Funeral Home. Her grandfather, Joe Penland, carried the tradition forward until his passing in 2014. Today, the family business is led by her father, Jason Penland, and her brother, Jonathan Penland, who also serves as a funeral director.
Emily is deeply committed to serving families with compassion, integrity, and professionalism. Known for her thoughtful nature and dedication, she strives to exceed expectations and provide comfort and guidance to every family she has the honor of caring for.

11/11/2025

“Honor to the soldier and sailor everywhere, who bravely bears his country’s cause. Honor, also, to the citizen who cares for his brother in the field and serves, as he best can, the same cause.”
‒ Abraham Lincoln

11/09/2025

Dean Edward Ware passed away on October 30, 2025, at approximately 7:30PM. Dean was born in 1935 on June 30th in Cleveland County, Shelby, NC. He is survived by his daughter, Susan Ware; grandson, Patrick Ware; and great-grandchildren, Daidrien and Amelia Ware.

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11/08/2025

Clara Maxine Austin McFee, age 85, of Black Mountain, North Carolina, passed away peacefully on Thursday, November 6, 2025, at Mountain Ridge Health and Rehab, surrounded by her loving family.

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11/05/2025

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Blanch Treadway Walker, 88, of Marshall NC, passed away Tuesday, November 4th at The Greens at Weaverville. Born December 24, 1936, in Madison County NC, she was the daughter of the late Willie Wade Treadway and Polly Gentry Treadway. Blanch retired from NCI.

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10/30/2025

Wayne Nicolas Clausen Sr., of Swannanoa, North Carolina, passed away peacefully on Sunday, October 19, 2025, at the age of 84.

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