Obituaries

Mar 12, 2026

Charles Allen McCall of Balsam Grove passed away Thursday March 12, 2026 surrounded by family and friends. He is survived by his wife, Kathy (aka Kat) McCall; his daughter Michelle Hogan and husband Dave; son Charley McCall, Jr and wife Melissa McCall; daughter Teri S. Wilkerson; step son Shannon Franks and wife Frances Franks; and preceded in death by daughter...

Mar 11, 2026

Gary E. Gillespie, September 24, 1946 – March 11, 2026, joined his family and friends in Heaven. His son, Garland, was called in 1995 and his wife, Susie, followed in 2010. Gary was very faithful to English Chapel UMC, working and attending there since 1982. He grew up in the Methodist faith, having attended Rosman Methodist Church with his parents,...

Mar 10, 2026

Helen Elizabeth Allison Marshall was born on December 27, 1930, and was welcomed into Heaven on March 10, 2026.

Helen was a faithful member of Pisgah Forest Baptist Church, where she attended for 76 years. Her life was rich with faith, and she will be remembered for her devotion to God, her love of family, and the warmth she brought to...

Mar 9, 2026

Elaine “Lannie” McCall Hamlin went to be with her Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ, March 9, 2026 at Elizabeth House in Flat Rock, NC. Lannie was preceded in death by her parents and brother, Dennis “Hoss” McCall. She was born on May 9, 1943 to the late Vardirey and Ruth McCall. She was a graduate of Rosman High School. She...

Mar 9, 2026

Robert Wayne Shook, 80, of Brevard, went to be with the Lord on Monday, March 9, 2026. He was born on November 15, 1945. Wayne was a man of deep faith, quiet strength, and unwavering love for his family. He lived his life guided by his trust in God and his desire to serve others with kindness and humility while...

Mar 7, 2026

Dominique Diane Owen, 51, of Brevard, NC, passed away on Saturday, March 7, 2026. She was born on July 9, 1974, to Daniel Lawrence Owen I and the late Beth Denise Gantt.

She was a devoted mother to Channing Nicole Moore and her husband, Trevar of Quebec; C’jon Conley and his wife, Breanna of Mills River; Cavan Walker; Coron Howell; and...

Mar 2, 2026

The world lost a bright light on March 2, 2026 when Sandy Phillips passed away at the age of 74. Known for her endless love, stubborn spirit and selflessness, she was the heartbeat of her family. There isn't much in this life that she didn't do, and even less that she couldn't do if she set her mind to it....

Feb 26, 2026

Carole Lee Capps, 77, passed away Thursday, February 26, 2026 at Transylvania County Hospital surrounded by her loving family. Carole was born on May 17th, 1948, to Beatrice and Howard Capps of Etowah, NC, where she was raised and lived for most of her life. Carole, known for her clever wit, quick sense of humor, and her fierce love of...

Feb 26, 2026

On February 26, 2026, our beloved mother, Nelda Capps Landreth, age 86 (born March 17, 1939), was called home to be with the Lord. She has been reunited in heaven with her husband, Charles Robert "Bob" Landreth and two of her children, Sharon Tilson and Eric Landreth. She was the daughter of Harley and Emily Capps of Hendersonville, NC, and...

Feb 26, 2026

Loretta Gail Jones April 1, 1938 - February 26, 2026 Loretta Gail Henderson Jones, age 87, from Lake Toxaway, NC left this earth to be with her Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ, on Thursday, February 26, 2026. She was born on April 1, 1938 to James and Lori Belle Henderson of Lake Toxaway, NC. She was preceded in death by...

Feb 21, 2026

Brevard - Marion Kay Steen passed away peacefully on February 21, 2026 surrounded by those who cherished her most. Born on January 22, 1964, Kay lived a life defined by compassion, hard work, and tireless devotion to caring for others. For 30 years, Kay served as a nurse, offering comfort, skill, and reassurance to countless patients and their families. Her...

Feb 18, 2026

Ms. Victoria Hoagland of Pisgah Forest, NC, passed away peacefully on February 18, 2026, at the age of 93. Victoria was born on March 6th, 1932, to Juan and Euphemia Del Pino in Flanagin Town, Trinidad where she lived until she moved to the United States with her daughter, Sophia, in 1986. She resided in Key Largo, FL for many...

Feb 18, 2026

Pisgah Forest - Sharon Lynn Lunsford, age 66, went to be with her Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ, on Wednesday February 18, 2026. A loving wife and devoted mother, she passed away surrounded by the love she spent her life giving to others. She found her greatest purpose and happiness in caring for her family, and her home was always...

Feb 16, 2026

Lynda McCall Stewart, age 73, went to be with her Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ, on Monday, February 16, 2026, at Mission Hospital in Asheville, NC. She was born on October 12, 1952, to Walter and Ella Mae McCall. She was preceded in death by her parents; two brothers, Cleon and Doug McCall; and her husband of 28 years, Odell...

Feb 11, 2026

William Charles “Bill” Pollock William Charles Pollock, 85, passed away peacefully on February 11, 2026, in Brevard, North Carolina. Bill was a beloved husband, father, grandfather, great-grandfather, brother, uncle, and friend. He was preceded in death by his parents, John Thomas Pollock and Eleanor Katherine Blood Pollock. He is survived by his devoted wife, Jacquelyn Holtgrieve Pollock; daughter Pam (Gary)...

Feb 9, 2026

Feb 3, 2026

Brevard - Ella Mae Heaton (Paris) passed away peacefully on February 3, 2026. She was born in 1930 in Henderson County to the late William Cedric Paris and Mae Hoots Paris. A few years later, she became a devoted older sister to William “Bill” Parris. Following the death of their mother, Ella lovingly stepped into the role of caregiver to...

Feb 2, 2026

Pisgah Forest - Edward Andrew Sutton, professional mountain bike trail-builder and avid motorcyclist passed away on February 2 following a brief battle with cancer. He was 68 years old. Ed, known to close family as "Ted," was born in Newark, NJ, on September 13, 1957 to Edward E. Sutton and Mary Kay (Murray) Sutton. He was raised in Morris Plains,...

Jan 31, 2026

Kathy LeClaire Haehnel, of Brevard, North Carolina, passed away peacefully at home on Saturday, January 31, surrounded by the place and people she loved. She was a devoted wife, loving mother and grandmother, loyal friend, and a lifelong educator whose influence reached far beyond the classroom.

Kathy spent her life teaching and learning. As an educator with Transylvania County Schools, she...

Jan 26, 2026

Deedie Wilson went home to be with the LORD January 26, 2026. Born in Brevard December 28, 1940 to E.C. and Elsie Wilson. Deedie grew up in Brevard and through school was known as a very gifted athlete and was named Co-Captain of the Brevard Blue Devils Football team in 1959. After graduating in 1960. Deedie married the love of...