Asheville community honors Lyn McFarland, victim of Helene, with day of remembrance

ASHEVILLE, N.C. (WLOS) — The Driftwood Court area in Buncombe County lost a long-time resident, Lyn Dale McFarland. He was one of the 104 victims of Helene released by the NCDHHS on Monday, Jan. 6.

“It’s not the same place that I’ve lived in for 24 years,” Resident Dede Wilbanks said. “He just loved his neighborhood. Now that it’s gone, I’ve got that memory to hold on to.”

McFarland was a Broker & Owner at Asheville Bulldog Realty. Although, many knew him for other reasons…

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