Janice Evans Hinkle
Oct 10, 2015
Brevard - Janice Evans Hinkle passed away at her home October 10, 2015 after an extended battle with cancer. She was 78. Jan was born in Boothwyn, Pennsylvania on February 26, 1937 to Russell and Helen Evans. Her family moved to Newark, Delaware during her senior year of High School where she met George Hinkle. They married February 25, 1956...
Jane "Janie" Taylor Mann
Oct 6, 2015
Jane Taylor Mann, 89, of Pisgah Forest died Tuesday, October 6, 2015. She was the daughter of the late W.H. (Bill) and Birdie Carroll Taylor. She was preceded in death by her husband Ralph "Bud" Mann, Sr., an infant son, John Carroll Mann, four sisters, and five brothers. She grew up in Buncombe County and was a graduate of Lee...
Mary Magdalene Taylor
Oct 5, 2015
Mary Magdalene Kincaid Taylor Brevard – Mary Magdalene Kincaid Taylor went home to be with the Lord on Monday, October 5, 2015. She was 94 years young. A native of Avery County, she was the daughter of the late Robert Earl Kincaid and Lexie Lee Sudderth Kincaid and was the wife of the late Lavoid Floyd Taylor. She was also...
Fred Andrew Best, Jr.
Oct 3, 2015
Fred Andrew Best, Jr. Pisgah Forest – Fred Andrew Best, Jr. went home to be with his Lord on Saturday, October 3, 2015. He was born in Swampscott, Massachusetts to the late Fred Andrew Best, Sr. and Rena Ladd Best, and lived in Massachusetts most of his life. Fred worked for the City of Lynn as a custodian in an...
Bruce Hermon Chappell
Sep 30, 2015
Rosman – Bruce Hermon Chappell, 81, went home to be with the Lord on Wednesday, September 30, 2015. He was the son of the late George and Tilda Morgan Chappell. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife, Polly Holcomb Chappell, three sisters and four brothers. Mr. Chappell enjoyed the outdoors especially hunting and fishing....
Alice Blalock
Sep 27, 2015
Arden – Alice Gardner Blalock, 90, passed away on Sunday, September 27, 2015. She was the daughter of the late Mack and Mattie Hutchins Gardner. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her brother; Bill Gardner and two sisters; Juanita Thorne and Mary Martha Hicks. Mrs. Blalock is survived by two nephews; Bill and Vince Gardner...
Clifton Brunny
Sep 27, 2015
Brevard – Clifton A. "Clif" Brunny, 94, went home to be with the Lord on September 27, 2015. He was born in Mississippi on April 16, 1921 but lived in many states as his father traveled for business. Clif served in the U S Army and received an honorable discharge after a long stint in the Aleutian Islands. Later he...
Caleb Paul Shook
Sep 24, 2015
Cedar Mountain – Caleb Paul Shook, 33, passed away on Thursday, September 24, 2015. He was born on October 2, 1981 to Hal Ted Shook and the late Frances Ann Shook. Caleb was a graduate of Brevard High School and worked as a carpenter. He worked hard and lived life to the fullest, making friends wherever he went. He loved...
John Dewey Nicholson
Sep 21, 2015
John Dewey Nicholson Brevard – John Dewey Nicholson, 84, went home to be with the Lord on Monday, September 21, 2015. A native of Transylvania County, he was the son of the late F. N. and Cora Lee Holden Nicholson. He was also preceded in death by his sister, Cora Lee Bracken. Mr. Nicholson was a U. S. Air Force...
Jane Elizabeth Shea
Sep 21, 2015
Brevard – Jane Elizabeth Shea went home to be with Jesus on the evening of September 21, 2015 with her husband of 58 years by her side. She was born on December 24, 1934 in Brooklyn, NY to the late William and Ruth Connors. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her sister, Kathleen M. Connors...
Dean Henry La Gant
Sep 17, 2015
Pisgah Forest – Dean Henry La Gant, 52, passed away Thursday, September 17, 2015. He was the son of Lona Mae La Gant of Killeen, TX. He was preceded in death by his sister, Frances Ann La Gant. In addition to his Mother, he is survived by his brother, Paul La Gant of Killeen, TX; sister, Charlotte Davis of Marysville,...
Martha "Jean" Nelson
Sep 15, 2015
Brevard - Martha "Jean" Nelson died on September 15, 2015 at the age of 77 after a short battle with cancer. Jean was born on October 10, 1937 in Miami, Florida to father Andrew Jackson Tanner and mother Edith Davidson Tanner. She was preceded in death by both parents and her infant son, Leslie Charles Nelson II. She devoted much...
Lavera Lois Roberts
Sep 12, 2015
Brevard - Lavera L. (Bertsch) Roberts, 88, passed Saturday morning, Sept. 12, 2015, at Transylvania Regional Hospital. She was born in Elgin, IL, on Oct. 13, 1926 to the late Amos and Mary (Maller) Bertsch. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by two brothers, Sylvan and Harry Bertsch and a sister, Viola Friedman. A 1944 graduate...
Deborah Leighanne Hendon
Sep 12, 2015
Deborah Hendon, 31. of Brevard, passed away the morning of September 12, 2015 in her home. Written across the front of her home porch you will find: "Dream Big, Love Often, Laugh Much" This pretty well describes the life of Deborah Hendon. She had huge dreams, loved everyone and helped others to Laugh Much. Even though Deborah did not have...
Eunice Mae Anders
Sep 11, 2015
Eunice Mae Devore Anders Brevard- Eunice Mae Devore Anders, 89, went home to be with the Lord on Friday, September 11, 2015 at Transylvania Regional Hospital. A native of Transylvania County, she was the daughter of the late Wiley Devore, Sr and Mae Woodring Devore and was the wife of the late Arnold Anders. She was also preceded in death...
Carrie Lamm Byrnside
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,...
Tamera Anne Garner
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...
Furber Nicholson
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...
Beverly Mcfadden Thompson
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...
George Vincent Mandala
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...
