Dec 10, 2025

Pisgah Forest - Sarah Ema Lee Tinsley Mathis, age 92, went to be with the Lord on December 10, 2025.

Born in Transylvania County to the late Willie G. and Eula Samantha Hudson Tinsley. She was also preceded by her stepmother Minnie Tinsley, daughter, Barbara Ann Mathis, son-in-law Michael Campbell, grandson, Nathan Mathis, great-granddaughter, AbbyLea Masters, sister, Grace Tinsley Franks (Furman),...

Dec 9, 2025

Lester (Les) Denny Kohler passed away December 9, 2025 at the Care Partners Solace Center in Asheville, NC

Lester was born in Portsmouth, Virginia and was the son of Percy Dio Kohler and Delphia Umphlett Kohler.

He was preceded in death by his father, Percy Dio Kohler, his Mother Delphia West, son John Kohler, sister Janice Wright, brother Paul Kohler and step-sister...

Dec 9, 2025

Etowah - Jean Young Bates, beloved mother, sister, grandmother, and great-grandmother, passed away peacefully on December 9, 2025 at the age of 86. Born on January 18, 1939 in Candler, North Carolina to Guy and Blanche Young, she lived a life anchored by faith and her unwavering devotion to the people she loved. Preceded in death by her husband, William...

Dec 5, 2025

Pisgah Forest - Frederick Randolph Lynch died on December 5, 2025 after a short period of illness. Fred is predeceased by his parents, his son, Douglas Brian Lynch, and his wife, Isabel. Fred was the only child of Norman Randolph and Ruth Brewington Calhoun Lynch. He was born on July 20, 1936 in Riverside, New Jersey. Fred met his future...

Dec 5, 2025

Linda Conner May 24, 1943 – December 5, 2025 Linda Conner, 82, of Brevard, North Carolina, went home to be with the Lord on December 5, 2025. A native of Brevard, Linda spent her life surrounded by the mountains she loved and the family she cherished deeply. Linda was a devoted mother to Cindy Hoots (Rick) and Joanna Franks (Edward),...

Dec 1, 2025

Nov 25, 2025

Robert “Robby” Suddeth, 62, of Pisgah Forest, passed away on November 25, 2025. He was preceded in death by his parents, Robert and Joyce Suddeth; his sister, Linda Suddeth; and his brother, Jeff Suddeth. He is survived by his partner, Ada Suddeth of Pisgah Forest; two sons, Kyle Suddeth of Mocksville, NC, and Richmond Suddeth of Penrose, NC; three grandchildren,...

Nov 24, 2025

Jennifer L Pritchett passed away on November 24, 2025. Jenny was born in Charlottesville Virginia to Norton (Bud) G Pritchett Jr and Carolyn L Pritchett She had two brothers, Norton (Chip) G Pritchett III and Lawrence (Larry) Pritchett. When Jenny was four the family moved to Lexington Ky where Jenny attended The Lexington School and Henry Clay High School. Jenny...

Nov 24, 2025

Nov 22, 2025

James “Jim” Lamar Chester, born October 25, 1940, passed away peacefully on November 22, 2025. A devoted husband, father, grandfather, great-grandfather, and friend, Jim lived a full, adventurous, and deeply faithful life marked by service, integrity, and steadfast love. Jim shared 66 treasured years of marriage with his beloved wife, Jane Mikell Chester, his high school sweetheart, who also passed...

Nov 20, 2025

Yvonne Burch, aged 89, of Seneca, SC, formerly of Penrose, NC, passed away on Thursday, November 20, 2025. Born to Edgar and Eva Miller on March 10, 1936, in Highlands, NC, Ms. Burch was preceded in death by her first husband, Lyle Tilson; her second husband, Robert L. Burch; her son, Ricky Tilson; her sisters, Inez Teague and Eva Jo...

Nov 20, 2025

Betty Beasley, 90, of Lake Toxaway, NC, formerly of Sylva, NC, died unexpectedly Thursday, November 20, 2025. She was born October 27, 1935, to Ras and Julia Miller and was preceded in death by her husband of 62 years, Bob Beasley. She is survived by daughters Deborah Beasley of Raleigh, NC, and Janice Wiley (Charley Wiley) of Atlanta, GA; Three...

Nov 19, 2025

Ruth Ellen Mounts of Brevard passed away November 19, 2025 at her home. She was born April 17, 1951 in Georgetown, Ohio to the late Wilford and Lena Evans.

Ruth was a lifelong homemaker, but frequently traveled to keep up with her husband's career. Her adventures fostered her love of animals and nature. Wherever she landed, she could make a loving...

Nov 18, 2025

Paul Owen of Balsam Grove passed away on November 18, 2025 at his home. He was born June 23, 1942 in Canada Township, Jackson County to the late Loren and Thelma Galloway Owen. Paul worked at Ecusta for 27 years while running various small businesses selling shrubbery, Christmas trees, pumpkins, firewood, logs, and wormy chestnut lumber. Paul was also an...

Nov 10, 2025

Hendersonville - Austin Vernon Gosnell, 62, passed away at his home on Monday, November 10, 2025.

He was the son of the late Patricia Grooms Gosnell.

Austin loved the outdoors. He enjoyed hunting, always looking for that next "Big Buck". He loved spending time with his family, especially his wife Cindy. You could find them...

Nov 9, 2025

Joseph Harold "Joe" or "Joey" Dowling, 63, of Forest City, North Carolina, passed away on Sunday, November 9, 2025, after a year of declining health.  He was born on October 14, 1962, to the late John Robert Dowling and the late Anna Regina McCabe Dowling.

Joe attended Southeast High School in Bradenton, Florida.  He worked for many...

Nov 8, 2025

It is with heavy hearts that we announced the passing of Leona Ashe Galloway, a beloved wife, mother,nanny, great nanny, neighbor and friend who went to be with the Lord on November 8, 2025 at the age of 79.

Leona is preceded in death by her father and mother Tom and Nina Ashe, two brothers and wife,...

Nov 7, 2025

Charlene York Tinsley of Brevard, North Carolina, passed away at her home on November 7, 2025 after years of declining health.

She was born on January 31, 1943 in Brevard, North Carolina. She was preceded in death by her parents Auburn Ervin York and Edith Louise Mull York.  Additionally, preceded in death by her cousin, Dottie Collins...

Nov 6, 2025

Voight Earl Boley, born September 8, 1928, went to be with The Master on November 6, 2025. He was a lifelong resident of Transylvania County and master tradesman in Woodworking for over 60 years. He is survived by Altha Mae, his wife of 68 year; his sons, Steve (Karen) currently of Moncks Corner, SC and Craig (Shayne) of Knoxville,...

Nov 6, 2025

Ronnie Fisher, 76, of Brevard, North Carolina, passed away peacefully on Tuesday November 6, 2025. He was born on May 29, 1949 to the late Obie S. Fisher and Evelyn Chandler Fisher.

A 1967 graduate of Brevard High School, Ronnie proudly served his country in the United States Air Force from 1968 to 1972. Following his military...