Strowder R Owen
Sep 3, 2026
Brevard - Strowder (S.R.) Owen, age 73, passed away September 3, 2026. at his home.
He was born August 14, 1953 in Transylvania County to the late Bert and Rosie Owen. He was an Auto Mechanic and had an Auto Salvage for 55 years.
He was a collector of antique cars and made his living doing exactly what he loved. A legendary...
Joseph Pearson "Joey" O'Dell
Aug 28, 2026
Joseph “Joey” Pearson O’Dell, 76, of Brevard, North Carolina, passed away on August 28, 2026, from complications of COPD. A lifelong resident of the Brevard area, Joey spent his 76 years building a life defined by hard work, family, friendship, and service to the community he called home.
Joey was born on October 2, 1949, in Brevard to William Rufus O’Dell...
William Dan "Willie" Furgerson
Aug 27, 2026
William Dan “Willie” Furgerson, 59, of Sapphire, North Carolina, passed away on August 27, 2026.
Born on August 7, 1967, in Harlan County, Kentucky. Somewhere along life's way, Willie left Kentucky at 18 years old and made his way to Brevard, North Carolina. He probably never could have imagined then that this move would lead him to Sandra, the woman who...
Rev. James Cleo "Buster" McCall
Aug 24, 2026
Rev. James Cleo “Buster” McCall, born August 16, 1939, went home to be with his Lord and Savior Jesus Christ on August 24, 2026, at the age of 87, leaving behind a lifetime of faith, love, hard work, and service to others.
Buster was the son of the late Fleming J. McCall and Grace G. McCall. He grew up knowing the...
David Lee Tucker
Aug 19, 2026
David Lee Tucker went to be with his Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ, on Wednesday, August 19, 2026 at 4:45 in the morning surrounded by the love of his family. His family and friends mourn his loss, but are comforted in the assurance of David’s relationship with Jesus, and the promises and hope that brings.
David was born in High Point,...
James William Ansley, Jr.
Aug 15, 2026
James William Ansley, Jr. (Jim)
October 6, 1936 – August 15, 2026
Jim Ansley was born on October 6, 1936, in Thomson, GA to the late James William Ansley, Sr. and Frances DeMedici Ansley. He attended Florida State University where he met his wife of 68 years, Celia Rae Gotshall Ansley. Jim was a Naval Reservist and career IBM employee. In the...
Elisa Anamaria Pace
Aug 13, 2026
Elisa Anamaria Pace, 62, of Cedar Mountain, went to be with the Lord on August 13, 2026.
Born to Felix and Rosemary Sotomayor on May 6, 1964, in Hayward, California, Elisa lived a life of love. Her journey was one of reconnection and rediscovery, culminating in a cherished love story with her high school sweetheart, Randy, with whom she was joyfully...
Claude Mitchell Raines
Aug 13, 2026
Brevard - Claude Mitchell Raines, age 68, lost his battle to cancer on August 13, 2026 at home surrounded by his family and loved ones. He was born on May 18,1958 to Davis Clemson Raines and Etta Ell’v Eubanks Raines in Brevard. He was preceded in death by his father Davis Clemmons Raines and Etta Ell’v Eubanks Raines, sisters, Laura...
Barbara Ann Stepp Monteith
Aug 8, 2026
Barbara Ann Monteith, 77, of Pisgah Forest passed peacefully into her eternal home on August 8th 2026.
Barbara was born February 4th 1949 in Hendersonville North Carolina. Barbara was part of the graduating class of 1967 from East Hendersonville High School. After graduation, Barbara started her career as a Certified Nurse Aide which fulfilled her dreams of taking care of others....
Dewey Columbus Sizemore, Jr.
Aug 8, 2026
Dewey Columbus Sizemore Jr went to his eternal home on August, 8 2026 after a brief illness.
Born April 25, 1937 in Brevard, NC, he was the son of Dewey Columbus Sizemore, Sr. and Emma Mull Sizemore.
Dewey was a devoted husband to Dollie Sizemore for 69 years. His life was a testament to perseverance, commitment, and quiet strength. He taught his...
Donald Irby Hayes
Aug 4, 2026
Donald Irby “Don” Hayes, 76 of Cedar Mountain North Carolina, passed away surrounded by the love of his family. Born on August 13, 1949, in Anderson, South Carolina, Don was the son of the late Gloria and Irby Hayes.
As the son of a United States Air Force POW, Don spent his childhood moving with his family,living in many states including Texas...
Maxine Kinsey
Jul 26, 2026
Maxine Moody Kinsey, 99, went home to be with the Lord on Sunday, July 26, 2026.
Born in Jackson County, NC, she was the daughter of the late Weaver and Bonnie Woody Moody and the wife of the late Fred Kinsey. She is also preceded in death by two sons, Scotty Kinsey and Larry Kinsey, two sisters, Grace Cloer and Lucy...
Aidan Thomas Burnette
Jul 22, 2026
Aidan Thomas Burnette
3/19/2009 - 7/22/2026
Aidan Burnette 17, of Henderson County, went to be with the Lord on July 22, 2026, at his home, surrounded by his family and their love. His passing came as a result of injuries from an accident three years ago, through which he was carried by the devotion of those around him.
Aidan was born in Haywood...
Christine Austin Hamilton
Jul 22, 2026
Florence Christine Hamilton, 96, of Penrose passed away peacefully on July 22, 2026, at The Elizabeth House.
Christine was born on March 20, 1930, in Buncombe County. She was proceeded in death by her beloved husband, Fred Hamilton; sisters, Helen Cochran, Margaret Johnson, JoAnn Norton; brothers, William “Snook” Austin and James Austin.
She was a member of Little River Baptist Church. She...
Nancy Currans Hamilton
Jul 15, 2026
Nancy Currans Hamilton, beloved wife, mother, sister, friend and “Nana” passed away Wednesday, July 15, 2026. She was at peace, comfortable and surrounded by love.Nancy was born the sixth of ten children on November 9, 1946 in Graettinger, Iowa to James and Salome Currans. She attended Emmetsburg Catholic High and graduated from Briar Cliff College. In June 1969, she married...
Aaron Masters
Jul 14, 2026
Aaron Masters, 91, of Brevard, North Carolina, passed away peacefully on July 14, 2026.
Born on August 16, 1934, Aaron lived a life marked by hard work, perseverance, and quiet strength. Raised in humble circumstances, he faced a difficult childhood with grit and resilience, building a stable life and providing faithfully for his family.
Aaron proudly served his country for five years...
Frances Rita Gariglio
Jul 13, 2026
Frances Rita Gariglio passed away in July 13, 2026 at Sapphire Ridge Nursing Home in Brevard, NC.
Frances was born in Lawton, Oklahoma on September 17, 1935 to the late Rollo and Anna Musgrove. She married Raymond Gariglio and moved to Greensboro, NC with their five children.
Frances worked for many years with the NC State Employees Credit Union in Greensboro and then...
James Gerald Stone, Jr.
Jul 11, 2026
James Gerald (Jerry) Stone, Jr., of Brevard, NC, stepped into the Great Beyond on Saturday, July 11, 2026, at the age of 85 with his wife and children by his side and best friends nearby.
Born April 29, 1941, in LaGrange, Georgia, to the late Mildred and James Gerald Stone, Sr., Jerry graduated from Lanier High School in Macon, Georgia, before...
Floyd Randy Mathis
Jul 10, 2026
Floyd Randy Mathis, 76, went to be with the lord on July 10th, 2026. He was born Aug 08, 1949.
He was proceeded in death by his parents Floyd Mathis & Gaynelle Shook Mathis, two brothers, Jack Mathis and Tony Mathis, five sisters, Holly, Rhonda, Jo, Sandy and Rita.
Randy is survived by his loving wife Juanita J Compton Mathis; one sister...
Jennie Siniard Bishop
Jul 8, 2026
Jennie Siniard Bishop, 85, of Brevard, NC went home to be with her Lord and Savior Jesus Christ on Wednesday, July 8th, 2026. She has been joyfully reunited with her husband, Arthur H. Bishop, her parents, Bud and Mary Siniard, and two of her children: Sarah Lynn Bishop and Boyce Bishop. Her reunion with Sarah Lynn was over 60 years...
