Obituaries

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...

Dec 31, 2015

Ethel Mae Cornett, 74 years old, peacefully departed her earthly life on December 31, 2015. She was born November 22, 1941 in Brevard, NC to the late James Wade Camp and Edith Louise Camp-Sims. She was preceded in death by her Brother James Camp, Sister Joanne Ward and Son Robert Newborn. Ethel was a resident of Hendersonville, N.C.

Dec 29, 2015

Arthur "Doc" Joseph Jones (1928-2015)

All in the wild March morning I heard the angels call;

It was when the moon was setting and the dark was over all;

The trees began to whisper, and the wind began to roll,

And in the wild March morning I heard them call my...

Dec 27, 2015

Horseshoe – Willa Jean Norris, 84, went home to be with the Lord on Sunday, December 27, 2015.

She was the daughter of the late Ira Tilman and Ivalee Galloway Owen. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by three brothers, three sisters and two grandsons, Michael Luke Jones and Daniel Kayce Norris.

Dec 26, 2015

Brevard – Samuel Frederick Tinsley, 84, passed away Saturday, December 26, 2015.

He was the son of the late Henry Porter Tinsley, Sr. and Lula Azilee Baker Tinsley. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his brother Melvin Earl Tinsley.

Mr. Tinsley served in the US Navy. He was a member...

Dec 25, 2015

Brevard – Evelyn Louise Hoxit, 55, passed away Friday, December 25, 2015.

She was the daughter of the late Dan Carmel Hoxit. In addition to her father, she was preceded in death by her companion, Thomas Lynn Haggin.

Surviving are her mother, Mattie R. Hoxit; daughter, Cathy Green and fiancée Ricky of Brevard; brother Roy...

Dec 24, 2015

Brevard – Eileen Richardson Nelson Rhyne, 93, passed away Thursday, December 24, 2015.

Born in Pueblo, CO on February 26, 1922, she was the daughter of the late John Friarson and Mary Lucille Boone Richardson. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her first husband, Harold Cheatham Nelson and her second husband, John...

Dec 23, 2015

Rosman – Marquata Owen, 77, passed away Wednesday, December 23, 2015.

She was the daughter of the late William and Ella Harris. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her son, Christopher Lynn Owen and two brothers, Bill and Charles Harris.

She is survived by the father of her children, Bradley...

Dec 21, 2015

Brevard – Peggy Jean Glover Owen, 64, passed away Monday, December 21, 2015.

She was the daughter of the late Jeff and Gladys Faucette Glover. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her brother, Richard Allen Glover.

Peggy adored her family and will be deeply missed.

Surviving are her...

Dec 20, 2015

DocK "Edward" Good, 89, born February 7, 1926 in Marion, NC, died at Transylvania Regional Hospital December 20, 2015 in Brevard, NC. He was the son of the late Dock Samuel Good and Queenie Gouge Good. He was also preceded in death by his sister Elizabeth Good Wiseman, two infant sons and one infant daughter, and one grandson, Jonathan...