Angelina Carlton, Beloved Resident of Bryson City and Summertown, Passes Away at 48

Carlton leaves behind husband, son, and extended family in North Carolina and Tennessee

Apr. 11, 2026 at 2:05pm

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An abstract, out-of-focus photograph in warm hues depicting a cozy mountain cabin surrounded by lush greenery, evoking a sense of tranquility and connection to nature.The peaceful mountain retreat where Angelina Carlton found solace and community in her later years.Columbia Today

Angelina Marie Carlton, a 48-year-old resident of Bryson City, North Carolina and former resident of Summertown, Tennessee, passed away on April 3, 2026. Carlton is survived by her husband, Ryan Stuart Carlton, and their son, Ryan Lane Carlton, as well as her brother Joseph Lewis Kozma Jr. and his family.

Why it matters

Carlton's life spanned multiple communities in the Southeast, connecting her Texas roots to the mountains of North Carolina and the quiet town of Summertown, Tennessee. Her passing is a loss felt by those who knew her warmth, spirit, and ability to weave together the threads of her life experiences.

The details

Angelina Marie Carlton was born on November 26, 1977 in Dallas, Texas to the late Joseph Lewis Kozma Sr. and Theresa Ann Lowe. She spent many years in Bryson City, North Carolina where she and her husband raised their son, before later making her home in Summertown, Tennessee.

  • Angelina Carlton passed away on April 3, 2026.
  • Carlton was born on November 26, 1977 in Dallas, Texas.

The players

Angelina Marie Carlton

A 48-year-old resident of Bryson City, North Carolina and former resident of Summertown, Tennessee who passed away on April 3, 2026.

Ryan Stuart Carlton

Angelina Carlton's husband and the father of their son, Ryan Lane Carlton.

Ryan Lane Carlton

The son of Angelina and Ryan Stuart Carlton.

Joseph Lewis Kozma Jr.

Angelina Carlton's brother, who resides in Denver, Colorado with his wife Rhonda Standing Bear Kozma.

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The takeaway

Angelina Carlton's life touched multiple communities across the Southeast, connecting her Texas roots to the mountains of North Carolina and the small town of Summertown, Tennessee. Her passing is a loss felt by those who knew her warmth, spirit, and ability to weave together the threads of her life experiences.