Obituaries

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...

Aug 4, 2015

Brevard – Thomas "Tommy" Henry Waters, 75, passed away on Tuesday, August 4, 2015. A native of Transylvania County, he was the son of the late John Nevitte and Dicie Grogan Waters. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his sisters; Ruth Ducker Etters and Elizabeth Waters Cummings and his brother; Richard Earl Waters. Tommy was...

Aug 3, 2015

Rosman – R. G. "Cotton" Galloway, 86, former Mayor and Alderman of Rosman, passed away on Monday, August 3, 2015. He was the son of the late Milford and Dallis Galloway. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his brothers, J. P. and L.C. Galloway and one sister, Christine Cantrell. Cotton served his community with distinction...

Aug 3, 2015

Brevard – Eileen McCrary Summey, 86, went home to be with the Lord on Monday, August 3, 2015. She was born in Easley, SC to the late Ellison K. and Lula Heath McCrary. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Van Summey; brothers; Jack and Ellison McCrary, sisters; Louella Merrill, Helen Channell and Thalia...

Aug 3, 2015

Pickens, SC – Rebecca Jean Searcy, 29, passed away on Monday, August 3, 2015. She was the daughter of Charles and Betty Nicholson Searcy. She was preceded in death her grandparents; Marie and Bud Searcy and Willie Mae and Harry Nicholson and one uncle; Jerry Searcy. Rebecca attended Pickens High School. She enjoyed sports and fishing. She loved animals. She...

Aug 1, 2015

Brevard – Martha "Bea" Ray Wellington, 83, passed away on Saturday, Aug. 1, 2015. A native of Transylvania County, she was the daughter of the late Burgin and Mamie McCrary Ray. She was also preceded in death by sisters, Ruth Ray and Blanche Huggins, and brothers, Edward Ray and Lawrence "Buddy" Ray. Surviving are her husband, Harold E. Wellington; son,...

Jul 31, 2015

Brevard, NC - Virginia Ford Norris went to be at peace with the Lord on July 31, 2015. She was 96 years old. Virginia was born in Detroit, MI on May 23, 1919. Her parents were Maurice A. Ford and Josephine H. Curtis. She had three sisters, Mrs. (Marjorie) William Pettengill, deceased, Charlotte Ford, deceased, and Mrs. (Marion) William Huble,...

Jul 28, 2015

Pisgah Forest, NC – Harold Leroy Baker, 78, passed away on Tuesday, July 28, 2015. He was the son of the late Everett William and Nellie Pearl Summers Baker. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by one brother, Charles Baker and two sisters, Helen Greggersen and Dolores Mehl. Harold graduated from Waubun High School in Waubun,...

Jul 27, 2015

Brevard - Terence Dennis Mather passed away on July 27, 2015, at his home. He was 92. Dennis was born on May 2, 1923 in County Durham England. He lived for many years in NJ, where he owned his own construction business. He was a long time member of both the Copestone Lodge Masonic Temple, and the Scotts American Club...

Jul 21, 2015

Central, SC – Christopher "Chris" Mark Ashe, 46, formerly of Pisgah Forest passed away on Tuesday, July 21, 2015. He was preceded in the by one son, Daniel Christopher Ashe Chris spent most of his life working for various law enforcement agencies including the Transylvania County Sheriff's Department, Escambia County, FL Sheriff's Department, Westminister, SC Police Department and most recently...