Obituaries

Sep 8, 2015

Hendersonville – Carrie Lamm Byrnside, 25, passed away on Tuesday, September 8, 2015. She was the daughter of James M. Lamm and step mother Virginia and mother, Patty Thomas. She was preceded in death by her sister, Alexzandria Desiree' Lamm. In addition to her parents, she is survived by her husband, Sam Byrnside, son; Mikey Owen and daughter; Nevaeh Byrnside,...

Sep 7, 2015

Hendersonville – Tamera "Tammy" Garner peacefully went to be with her Maker on Monday, September 7, 2015 with her husband, mother and brother by her side. She was born on March 10, 1976 in Mason, MI. Tammy was an open-hearted, opened faced sandwich kind of woman who made friends easily. She was a very hard worker and quickly found success...

Sep 6, 2015

Furber Nicholson, 80, of Lake Toxaway, passed away on Sunday September 6th 2015 at home surrounded by loved ones. He was born July 4th 1935 in Jackson County, North Carolina to the late Ralph and Gracie Mathis Nicholson. He was also preceded in death by his wife Rilla Johnson Nicholson of 59 years as well as sisters, Zula Alexander, Beverly...

Sep 4, 2015

Hendersonville – Beverly June McFadden Thompson, 78, passed away on Friday, September 4, 2015. She was the daughter of the late Joseph and Stella Howie McFadden. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her brothers, William and Virgil and her sisters, Evelyn and Rose. Beverly was a lifelong member of the Seventh Day Adventist faith. She...

Sep 2, 2015

Pisgah Forest – George Vincent Mandala, 80, passed away on September 2, 2015. He was the son of the late John and Elvira Lopez Mandala. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his son, John Mandala. George's family was his whole world. Never could you imagine a more incredible husband, father or friend. The love he...

Aug 29, 2015

Lloyd James Morgan Brevard – Lloyd James Morgan, 76, passed away on Saturday, August 29, 2015. A native of Transylvania County, he was the son of the late Vando Caleb Morgan Sr. and Essie Brittian Morgan. Surviving are his brother, V. C. Morgan, Jr. of Brevard; niece, Kaye Miller and husband Steve of Brevard; nephew, C. David Morgan and wife...

Aug 29, 2015

Burnsville - R. Bryan Sprouse, 47, passed away peacefully at his home on Saturday, August 29th. Bryan was born to Transylvania County. He was preceded in death by his parents, Bobby Joe and Vivian Crowe Sprouse. He was a loving man who cared deeply for his children and loved ones as well as his EMS family. He was a mentor...

Aug 27, 2015

Charles Leland "Dudley" Gillespie Brevard - Charles Leland "Dudley" Gillespie, 71, passed away on Thursday, August 27, 2015. A native of Transylvania County, he was the son of the late Weldon and Ella Mae Scruggs Gillespie. He was also preceded in death by his longtime companion, Linda Southerland. Mr. Gillespie was a veteran of the U. S. Army and he...

Aug 27, 2015

Early last Thursday morning, the 27th of August, one of Brevard's more recognizable residents left to join his parents, David and Mary Ellen Browne, his Uncle Bob and his brother Kirk for coffee at one of Heaven's more popular cafes. David Michael Browne, most commonly referred to as 'Mr. Browne', was known for his great love of history and books....

Aug 26, 2015

Etowah – Beatrice Bell Norris, 85, peacefully went home to be with the Lord on Wednesday, August 26, 2015. A native of Henderson County, she was the daughter of the late James Earl and Della Byrd Bell. She was also preceded in death by her husband Richard Harry Norris and her daughter; Mary Ellen Norris. She was a proud mother...

Aug 22, 2015

Tuckasegee - William Roland McCall, age 89, went to be with our Lord on Saturday, August 22, surrounded by his loving family. Roland was born December 3, 1925 to the late Lonnie and Dora Dunn McCall. He is processed in death by his loving wife, Pearlene Hoxit McCall of 50 years, and a cherished granddaughter Desiree Otter. He was a...

Aug 21, 2015

Lake Toxaway – Robert(Bob) William Beasley, 85, passed away on August 21, 2015 after a brief illness. Bob was born in Sylva, NC on October 8, 1929. He was a member of North Toxaway Baptist Church. He was preceded in death by his parents, Ellis J. Beasley and Artie Dillard Beasley, and his sister, Dora Beasley Shuler. He is survived...

Aug 15, 2015

Amy Louise Buchanan Brevard – Amy Louise Buchanan, 40, passed away on Saturday, August 15, 2015. A native of Transylvania County, she was the daughter of Phyllis Bryson of Brevard and the late David Briggs. In addition to her father, she was also preceded in death by her husband, James Garrett Buchanan. Surviving in addition to her mother are her...

Aug 11, 2015

Mills River - Patsey Elaine Gonce, 68, passed away the morning of Tuesday, August 11 at her home in Mills River after a long bout with illness. Patsey was a lifelong resident of Western North Carolina. Patsey is survived by her Husband of 49 years, Mr. Charles Gonce; two sons Troy and Roger Gonce and two grandchildren, Ryan and Faith...

Aug 9, 2015

Brevard – Marius Hughey Wells, 49, went home to be with the Lord on Sunday, August 9, 2015. A native of Transylvania County, he was the son of the late Dr. Marius Hughey and Ruth McCracken Wells. Marius was a member of Glady Branch Baptist Church. He was a brilliant man with a servant's heart. He devoted both his time...

Aug 8, 2015

Brevard – Raleigh Thomas Waldrop, 101 passed away on Saturday, August 8, 2015.

He was the son of the late John Lewis and Addie Ross Waldrop. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his bother; Ralph Waldrop and sister, Marie Nicholson.

Mr. Waldrop was a member of Cherryfield Baptist Church. He...

Aug 7, 2015

Brevard – Verlin "Slim" McCall, 79, passed away on Friday, August 7, 2015. He was the son of the late Harley and Savannah Owen McCall. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his bothers; Walter, Elberson, Robinson, Ray and Columbus and sisters; Elmer, Rosie, Pearlie and Dollie. Slim was a member of Shoal Creek Baptist Church...

Aug 6, 2015

Brevard – Joan Nathalie Smith Barrie, 87, passed away on Thursday, August 6, 2015. She was the daughter of the late Alvin and Jenny "Kitty" Smith. She was also preceded in death by her husband Walter Barrie. Mrs. Barrie was a member of Brevard Community Church. Being an avid bowler, she was the 2009 NC Senior Bowling Champion and the...

Aug 5, 2015

Brevard – Randall "Randy" Douglas Aumen, 54, passed away on Wednesday, August 5, 2015. He was the son of the late Jerry Aumen. Randy is survived by his mother; Shirley Aumen, his wife of 28 years; Robby Pitts Aumen, son; Steven Duran and wife Laura of Charleston, SC, brothers; Wayne Aumen and wife Tammy of Summerville, SC and Darren Aumen...

Aug 5, 2015

David Baynard, 43, was called home to be with the Lord on August 5th, 2015. David of Pisgah Forest was preceded by his late father Hicks Gordon Baynard and mother Catherine Cabe Baynard, both of Transylvania county. He was survived by his wife Victoria Grogan Baynard, children Grace and Madison Baynard and step children Brianna and Heath Roberts, as well...