Obituaries

Feb 1, 2016

Brevard – Leona Carter Owen, 82, went home to be with her Lord on Monday, February 1, 2016 at the Oaks of Brevard. Born in Walhalla, SC, she was the daughter of the late Lawson C. and Etta Shook Carter. She was preceded in death by her parents and brother, A. B. Carter. Left to cherish her memory is the...

Jan 30, 2016

Donald G. Ehr July 5, 1930 - January 30, 2016 Donald Gerald Ehr, 85, died at his home in Brevard Saturday, January 30, after a lengthy illness. Don was a valued and active member of the Brevard community, particularly in the parish of Sacred Heart Catholic Church. He and his wife, Ginny, founded the Caring Shepherds of that parish and,...

Jan 29, 2016

Mary Emma Majewski, age 99, went home to be with the Lord on Friday, Jan. 29, 2016. She was born on May 25, 1916 in Ignacio, Colorado on an Indian Reservation near Durango. She was the daughter of the late Grover Cleveland Luther and Florence Estelle Estes Luther. She was preceded in death by an infant brother, Robert Erwin Luther...

Jan 26, 2016

Joan Marie Shisler, 85, died on January 26, 2016, at Cedar Mountain House in Brevard, North Carolina. Joan Marie Arace was born on February 8, 1930, in New York City. She was raised by her paternal grandparents. Their family relocated to Miami, Florida where she met her husband William (Bill) D. Shisler, Sr. Joan was married to Bill on February...

Jan 25, 2016

Brevard – Harold Eugene Mitchell, 81, went home to be with the Lord on Monday, January 25, 2016. A native of Transylvania County, he was the son of the late Glen Daniel and Evon Anders Mitchell. He was preceded in death by his wife, Martha Edwards Mitchell and four children; Carolyn, Audrey, Johnny and Doug Mitchell, brothers; Earl, Billy and...

Jan 25, 2016

Brevard – Gaynell Shook Mathis, 91, went home to be with the Lord on Monday, January 25, 2016. She was the daughter of the late Spencer and Elsie Banther Shook. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Floyd Benjamin Mathis; daughters, Holly Reems, Hilda Simpson, Rhonda Smith and Sandra McCall. Gaynell was a life-long...

Jan 25, 2016

Brevard – Charles Stanley "Stan" Whitley, 52, passed away on Monday, January 25, 2016. A native of Durham, NC, he was the son of Barbara Lowder Whitley of Pisgah Forest and the late Charles Boyd Whitley, Jr. Stan was a 1981 graduate of Albemarle High School and he was employed by Transylvania Vocational Services and was a member of Brevard...

Jan 24, 2016

Jimmy George Miller Jr, 57, passed away suddenly on Sunday, January 24, 2016. A native of Transylvania County, he was the son of Mary Chandler Childress of Asheville and the late Jimmy George Miller Sr. Jimmy was born in Asheville, North Carolina on December 16, 1958. He graduated from Rosman High School in 1977. He served in the United States...

Jan 21, 2016

Brevard – Bernice Dunn Grindstaff, 71, passed away on Thursday, January 21, 2016. She was the daughter of the late William "Bill" Dunn and Alice Stansell Dunn. Bernice was an active member of Selica United Methodist Church for her 71 years and was a sports fan who loved pro football, the playoffs and the Super Bowl. She was very active...

Jan 20, 2016

Brevard – Robert "Bobby" Carr, 65, passed away Wednesday, January 20, 2016 after a brief illness. He was born on March 19, 1950 in New Bedford, MA to the late Winfield "Scott" and Mary Anne Carr. He was also preceded in death by his brother Winfield Scott Carr, Jr. Bobby was a kind hearted man that will be missed. Surviving...

Jan 18, 2016

Pisgah Forest – Ronnie Joe Maddox, 73, passed away Monday, January 18, 2016. He is the son of the late Louzetta Carter Davis. He was also preceded in death by his sister, Jean. Ronnie served his country in the US Airforce. He was a devoted family man and adored his grandchildren. He enjoy hunting and fishing. He is survived by...

Jan 17, 2016

Beverly Jane Holder

Beverly Jane Holder (Bev), of Pisgah Forest, NC, passed away January 17, 2016 at her home.

Beverly is preceded in death by her husband Joe Davis Holder, her parents, Dana and Bernice Harned, her sister, Thelma Cooper, great grandson Hunter Hearn and two step daughters, Teresa Holder and Patricia Holder. She was...

Jan 12, 2016

Hendersonville - Margaret "Marge" Bennett, 97, died Tuesday, January 12, 2016. She was born in Palmyra, NJ on August 11, 1918 to Albert & Kathryn Raymond.

She is survived by her daughter Sally Heichelbech (Harold), granddaughter Janet Walczak, granddaughter Anna McNeil (Danny), great granddaughter Harmony Booker (Kyle), great granddaughter Kaitlyn McNeil, great grandson Gary McNeil, three great-great...

Jan 12, 2016

James Calvin Morgan (J.C), 87, of Penrose NC, passed away peacefully on January 12, 2016 at the Elizabeth house in Hendersonville, surrounded by his family.

Born in Jackson county, J.C lived most of his life in Transylvania County. He was preceded by his wife of 60 years, Martha Elizabeth Morgan, his three brothers and a sister.

Jan 8, 2016

Sapphire – Jo Ann Zanone, born on March 30, 1935 to Charles and Vera Wade, passed away at her home on Friday, January 8, 2016.

Jo Ann was preceded in death by her parents, her brother; Pete Wade, her son; John (Jack) Zanone and her grandson, Timothy Bennett.

Jo Ann is survived by her husband...

Jan 8, 2016

Brevard – William "Dwayne" Eplee, 50, passed away on Friday, January 8, 2016.

He was the son of the late William Alfred Eplee.

Dwayne was a true sports fanatic! His favorite teams included the Pittsburgh Steelers, NC State Wolfpack and the Atlanta Braves. He also was a Dale Earnhardt fan. He was a member of...

Jan 5, 2016

Brevard - Reverend Woodrow Marshall Smith 78, born in McColl SC, died on January 5, 2016 at his home in College Walk Senior Community Brevard, NC.

Reverend Smith retired in 2001 from the S.C. United Methodist Conference after 40 years of service.

He was preceded in death by his daughter Marsha Beth Smith.

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Jan 4, 2016

Hendersonville, TN – Edward Leon "Ed' Curlee, 77 formerly of Brevard went to his heavenly home on Monday, January 4, 2016.

He was the son of the late Clarence and Hilda Cox Curlee. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his brother, Lewis Earl Curlee.

He was a true believer in...

Jan 3, 2016

Hendersonville – Pastor John Wayne Arnold, 65, went home to be with the Lord on Sunday, January 3, 2016.

He was the son of the late Clarrie and Bertie Mae Rainer Arnold. He was also preceded in death by his brothers; Carl, Ed and William Arnold and sisters; Mary Powell, Betty Jean Bennett, Joann Hesters and Thelma...

Jan 2, 2016

Dan Major LaFoy died on Saturday, January 2nd, 2016 a few days after returning to his home in Sapphire, North Carolina, having spent several enjoyable days at Christmastime with his family in Atlanta, Georgia. Dan was born on February 17, 1926, in Anderson, South Carolina. In 1944, he joined the US Navy and served on an aircraft carrier in...