McFarland Funeral Chapel

10/16/2026

What would happen to your photos, online accounts, and digital memories if something happened to you?

We spend years capturing moments, saving family photos, and building memories online, but few of us think about what happens to those things after we're gone.

Without a plan, loved ones could lose access to treasured photos, important documents, and memories that can't be replaced.

Our latest blog shares 7 simple steps to protect your digital legacy, including how to safeguard passwords, preserve meaningful memories, and make things easier for our family when it matters most.

It's an important part of planning ahead that you may have not considered.

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Digital legacy planning is the process of organizing your online accounts, digital assets, passwords, photos, documents, and instructions so the appropriate people know what should happen to them after your death.

10/14/2026

Every person has a story worth telling, and every family has their own ideas about how that story should be honored. We take the time to listen, understand what matters most, and help bring those ideas together to make a meaningful tribute that truly reflects the life being remembered.

10/12/2026

Being part of a community means being there for one another, not just during life's most difficult moments, but in the everyday moments that bring us together. We take pride in the relationships we've built, the families we've come to know, and the trust our neighbors place in us. It's a responsibility we never take lightly and a connection we value beyond the services we provide.

10/12/2026

Michael Ira Dukes

Michael Ira Dukes entered into the presence of the Lord on October 11, 2026 at age 72 after a long battle with pancreatic cancer. Michael was born to Richard and Dorothy Dukes on July 4, 1954 in Asheville, NC. After graduating from West Henderson High School, he went on to attend Fruitland Bible Institute, earning an associate’s degree in religion and church Ministries. After graduation, he pursued a career as a Law Enforcement officer. During his career in law enforcement,...

View Michael Ira Dukes's obituary, send flowers, find service dates, and sign the guestbook.

10/09/2026

Sometimes, the smallest details can make a funeral or memorial service feel the most personal.

If your loved one was known for their cooking or baking, consider sharing copies of their favorite recipe with guests. Whether it's their famous cookies, pot roast, or a dish everyone looked forward, it's a simple and meaningful way to celebrate their memory and share what made them special.

10/08/2026

10/06/2026

Would your family know what you would want?

Burial or cremation? A traditional funeral, memorial service, or something more personal? What music should be played? Where should your final resting place be?

Without a plan, those decisions are often left to family members during an already difficult time.

Preplanning allows you to make your wishes known ahead of time, so your family doesn’t have to guess or make those choices for you.

Contact us to learn more about planning ahead.

10/06/2026

Edward Rostick

Edward Anthony "Ed" Rostick, of Tryon, NC, passed away peacefully on September 21, 2026. Born in Philadelphia on September 6, 1930, Ed was the younger son of Frederick and Josephine Rostick. Upon graduating from high school Ed started what became a 48 year career journey with Steel Heddle Manufacturing Company. He began as an apprentice tool and die maker and over the years diligently worked his way up to ultimately become Executive Vice President. While working at Steel Heddle, Ed...

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10/05/2026

Robert Allen Yerkey

Sadly, Robert Allen Yerkey (Bob) passed away September 7, 2026. Bob was a newcomer to Columbus, NC, and had previously lived in Suffield, Ohio. He was born 83 years ago in Akron, Ohio, on August 11, 1943, to Coy and Alberta Yerkey who preceded him in death along with his older brother Richard Eugene Yerkey, “Dickie” and his oldest son Michael Richard Yerkey. Along with Doris, his devoted and much loved wife of 54 years, Bob, has left sons Bobby...

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10/02/2026

Friday Funeral Fact: Have you heard this one?

Rosemary has been associated with remembrance for centuries, with its symbolism tracing back to ancient Greek and Roman traditions.

In later European funeral customs, mourners often carried sprigs of rosemary in the procession and cast them onto the coffin before burial, much as flowers are used today.