Obituaries

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

Jul 6, 2026

Norman Kent Hunter, 86, of Lake Toxaway, entered into the presence of Jesus on Monday, July 6, 2026. Kent was a native of Jackson County and was the son of the late Sam Hunter and Irene Moody Hunter of Cashiers. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his two brothers, Odell and Jerry Hunter: as well...

Jun 30, 2026

April Diane Collins Joyce (69) of Hendersonville, NC went home to be with the Lord on June30th, 2026. 

She was born to George Collins Sr. and Joan Lakin Collins on April 12th, 1957. She grew up in Brooklyn, NY, where she loved making outings to the beach. After marrying the love of her life, Michael Joyce Sr., they moved to several different states,...

Jun 29, 2026

James T. Wood, Sr., 92, of Brevard, passed away on June 29, 2026. He was the son of Rufus Wood and Lucille Woods Wood. He was predeceased by his wife, Lola Fisher Wood and his son James T. (Jimmy) Wood.

Mr. Wood is survived by his grandchildren, Michael (Crystal) Wood, Michelle Wood (Danny) Blackwell, Tommy Wood and Karen Wood along with...

Jun 18, 2026

Richard Donald "Ricky" Stephens

Richard Donald "Ricky" Stephens, 69, went home to be with his heavenly father on June 18, 2026. Born on January 17, 1957, in Lubbock, Texas, Ricky lived a life defined by hard work, dedication to family, and a genuine love for people.

A 1975 graduate of Brevard High School, Ricky spent his entire career in the restaurant industry,...

Jun 16, 2026

Jun 15, 2026

Bert Hardwick, exceptionally beloved husband, father, caring uncle, friend and volunteer very suddenly and unexpectedly passed away Monday morning June 15th, 2026. 

He is survived by his beloved wife of 45 years, Kathy, his seven children, Krista, Matthew, Moriah, Rosa, Bethany, Lillie, and Jordan, and his three grandchildren, Samantha, Mikayla, and Saya, sisters, Dot, Kathy and Betty and many nieces and...

Jun 14, 2026

Charles Henry Stepp, 92 years of age, heard the golden bells ringing and went to his heavenly home, on Sunday, June 14, 2026.

He was a son of the late Corine Sentelle Burns and Claude Stepp. In addition, to his parents, he was preceded in death by his half-sister Angelyn Davenport and his stepson Billy Forrest Keever, Jr.

Charlie grew up in...

Jun 13, 2026

JC Galloway of Rosman went to be with his heavenly father June 13, 2026. He was the son of the late Clyde and Cleo Lambert Galloway. JC was preceded in death by his beloved wife of 58 years, Leona.

JC was a 1962 graduate of Rosman High School. He honorably served the United States of America over 5 years as Army...

Jun 2, 2026

JoAnn Owen Galloway, 89, of Brevard, NC went to her Heavenly Home on June 2, 2026. She was born on May 15, 1937 in Lake Toxaway, NC.

JoAnn was preceded in death by her parents, Vincent Corbin Owen and Elizabeth Lee Owen, her husband, Jesse Fred Galloway, three brothers, Jack Corbin Owen, Jerry Richard Owen, and James Edward Owen, two sisters,...

May 28, 2026

Lisa Ann Turner Sorrells, 64, of Arden, North Carolina, went to her heavenly home on May 28, 2026, surrounded by her loving family at her sister’s home after a courageous 16-year battle with brain cancer. Born on July 22, 1961, in Brevard, North Carolina, Lisa was the daughter of Stanley and Jimmie Turner of Etowah, North Carolina. Lisa dedicated more...

May 27, 2026

James “Pops” Gosnell, 90, of Etowah, NC went to his heavenly home on May 27, 2026, after a brave battle with cancer. James Wade Gosnell was born in Transylvania County on May 11, 1936 to the late Vernon and Azilee Merrill Gosnell. He grew up in Little River, but made his home in Etowah. He was preceded in death by...