Lula Bell Mcclain
Dec 13, 2024
Lula Bella McClain passed away on Friday December 13, 2024.
She was born September 9th 1938 in Transylvania County, Nc. She was the daughter of Oscar and Dorothy McCall. In addition to her parents, she also proceeds in death by her husbands, Cleon Owens, Harold McClain and Dale FairChild, her son Charles Owens and three brothers and...
David Jason Johnson
Dec 13, 2024
David "Jason" Johnson was born January 8th, 1982, and passed away December 13th, 2024, after a yearlong battle with colon cancer that metastasized to his brain.
He passed away at Duke University Hospital in Durham, NC with his son Brandon holding his hand, his girlfriend of 5 years who never left his side, and his parents close...
Mary Buckner
Dec 9, 2024
Mary Todd Buckner, 82, of Penrose, NC, went home to be with her Lord on Dec 9, 2024, after struggling with dementia.
Mary was born to the late David Odell and Margaret Johnston Todd on April 26, 1942, in Asheville, NC. She grew up in Asheville, NC with her six siblings and graduated from Asheville High School. ...
Robert Alan Mcniel
Dec 9, 2024
Robert Alan McNiel, 55, passed away in his log cabin home in Pisgah Forest, North Carolina, on December 9, 2024. Born on September 14, 1969, in Bartlesville, Oklahoma, Robert led a life marked by passion, dedication, and love for the people and places that shaped him.
Robert graduated from Oklahoma State University with a Bachelor of Arts...
Tiffany Marie Lambert
Dec 7, 2024
Tiffany Marie Lambert passed away on December 7, 2024 tragically in a car accident. We are forever grateful to Matthew, Steve, and Fred for staying by her side and comforting her until EMTs arrived. Tiffany was a beautiful girl both inside and out and will be missed by all who knew her.
She is survived by her...
Richard Edward "Buck" Sprouse
Dec 6, 2024
Richard Edward Sprouse, "Buck", passed away on December 6th, 2024, surrounded by family and friends. He was born on December 21st, 1952, to the late John Charles and Sadie Sprouse. Buck was surrounded by family as he ended his courageous battle of declining health.
Preceding him in death were his parents, JC and Sadie Sprouse, son-in-law, Heath...
Cheryl Lynn Parks
Dec 3, 2024
Cheryl Lynn Parks, age 70 of Brevard, passed away at Transylvania Hospital in Brevard NC at 3:30pm, Tuesday, December 03, 2024. She was a native of Transylvania County, NC and a daughter of Selena Annetta Hall Robinson and Chester A. Robinson. She was a retired employee of the Brian Center.
Cheryl was a member of Bethel "A"...
Donato Giammarino
Dec 2, 2024
Donato (Danny) Giammarino, age 96, passed away peacefully in his home on December 2nd, 2024. Born in New York, Danny dedicated over 40 years to Marine Electric as a machinist supervisor, building lasting relationships through his hard work and dedication.
After retiring, Danny enjoyed Florida's warmth before settling in the beautiful mountains of North Carolina, a place...
Fr. Leo Vitale Gariazzo
Dec 2, 2024
The Reverend Leo V. Gariazzo, age 95, went home to Jesus on December 2, 2024. Father Leo, as he was universally known, entered Holy Family Seminary in St. Louis in 1957 to begin his studies. He was ordained to the priesthood on April 3, 1965. During the years of his ministry, Father Leo shared the Good News of the...
Evelyn Virginia Frady
Nov 25, 2024
Evelyn Virginia Madden Frady (1936-2024)
Evelyn Virginia Madden Frady, of Brevard, passed away peacefully at home on Monday November 25th, 2024, surrounded by her family, following a long illness. Her passing leaves a void, but her life leaves an abundance of cherished memories, and her faith gives us hope for an eternity together.
She was...
Sarah Yvonne Morgan
Nov 22, 2024
Sarah Yvonne Morgan went to her heavenly home on Friday November 22, 2024. Sarah was born August 17, 1983. She was the daughter of Howard and Linda Morgan, and the mother of Lillian Elizabeth Pearl Morgan.
Sarah was a loving mother, sister, and aunt. She was always there for everyone. She volunteered her time with softball teams...
James Bernard Stewart
Nov 20, 2024
James Bernard Stewart, 88, passed away on Wednesday, November 20, 2024. He was born in Jackson County, NC on March 10, 1936, to the late Frank and Violet McCall Stewart. In addition to his parents, he was also preceded in death by a brother, Kenneth Ray Stewart of Easley, SC, and a sister, Janis O'Shields of Brevard.
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Sheila Veatch
Nov 16, 2024
Sheila Williamson Veatch, born in 1950, revered as kind, generous and exuding positivity, passed away on November 16, 2024. She was known for her warmth, hospitality, and loving heart for family and friends.
Sheila was born in Fitchburg, Massachusetts to Joan Williamson and William Barse. She grew up in the Atlanta area with her mother and stepfather,...
Robert Thomas Patterson
Nov 16, 2024
Robert Patterson, of Sapphire, North Carolina, passed away peacefully at home on Saturday, November 16, 2024, after a long battle with heart disease. He was a native of Tampa, Florida and spent many years in Florida, Texas and most recently North Carolina.
He is survived by his wife, Judy Patterson, his four children and thirteen grandchildren.
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Jerry Bruce Patterson
Nov 14, 2024
Jerry Bruce Patterson, 83, passed away peacefully November14, 2024. He was born July 9, 1941, to Angus and Ossie Hubbard Patterson in Transylvania County.
He was preceded in death by his parents, three sisters and three brothers. He is survived by his wife, Ruby Murr Patterson for 64 years; one daughter, Sandy Israel (Chester); two sons, Jimmy...
Dana Susan Powell
Nov 5, 2024
Dana Susan Powell, 77, of Rosman, went to be with Jesus on Tuesday, November 5, 2024. A lifelong resident of Transylvania County, she was the daughter of Leason Mack Powell and Mamie "Esther" Butler Powell. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by a sister, Louise Stewart, and a brother, Danny Powell.
Dana always...
Michael Everett Kitchen
Nov 5, 2024
Michael Everett Kitchen of, Balsam Grove, passed away, November 5, 2024, at home with his family.
He was born in Transylvania County on July 17, 1947, to the late Randall Everett Kitchen and Hazel H. Kitchen of Balsam Grove.
Michael graduated from Rosman High School in 1965. Following a year at the American Thread Company...
Hilton Hayes Reid
Nov 1, 2024
Hilton "Chuck" Hayes Reid, 95, died peacefully in Highlands-Cashiers Hospital on November 1, 2024, following a brief illness. Graveside services with military rights will be held on Saturday, April 12, 2025, 2:00 pm, at Gillespie Evergreen Cemetery in Brevard, North Carolina.
Hilton was born August 2, 1929, in Brevard, NC. He was predeceased by his parents Claude...
Duke Gregory Parrish
Oct 31, 2024
Duke Gregory Parrish, age 55, passed away on October 31, 2024, in Brevard, North Carolina. Born on January 13, 1969, Duke was a charismatic and respected figure in his community, embodying the rugged individualism of his favorite actor, John Wayne, whose ethos he lived by. One of his favorite quotes by John Wayne was "I have tried to live...
