Connie Mack
Apr 13, 2015
Connie Lee Burk Mack, 70, of Brevard passed away on Monday, April 13, 2015. She was the daughter of the late Charles Hilbert and Elsie Mae Will Burk. Although Connie struggled with Lupus all her life, that did not hinder her from obtaining her MBA and fulfilling a career in Medical and Business Administration. She also became an Airplane and...
Joe Holder
Apr 13, 2015
Joe Davis Holder Horse Shoe, NC – Joe Davis Holder, 78, passed away on Monday, April 13, 2015. He was born December 26, 1936 in Johnson County, North Carolina to the late Elois Davis and Josephine Bryant Holder. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his daughter; Teresa Mabry and a great grandson; Hunter Hearn. Mr....
Phyllis Thomas
Apr 11, 2015
Phyllis Ann Murphy Thomas Rosman – Phyllis Ann Murphy Thomas, 68, passed away on Saturday, April 11, 2015 at her residence after suffering from cancer for 3 years. A native of Transylvania County, she was the daughter of the late Eugene Murphy and Lena Love Murphy. She was also preceded in death by her sister, Brenda Gantt and her brother,...
Rhonda Smith
Apr 10, 2015
Rhonda Mathis Smith, 54, of Brevard went to be with the Lord on Friday, April 10, 2015. She was the daughter of the late Floyd Mathis. In addition to her father, she was preceded in death by her sisters; Hilda Simpson and Holly Reems. Surviving are her mother, Gaynell Shook Mathis; sons Shane Buchanan of Brevard and Marty Smith of...
Barbara-Jean Nicholson
Apr 8, 2015
Barbara Lyda Nicholson, 75, of Rosman passed away on Wednesday, April 8, 2015. She was the daughter of the late Clyde Henry and Edith Blackwell Lyda. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband; Gertha Nicholson and daughter; Caroline Lynette Nicholson. Mrs. Nicholson taught fourth, fifth and sixth grades in Transylvania County for 28 years....
Kenneth Mcgarvey
Apr 7, 2015
Kenneth Lee McGarvey Brevard – Kenneth Lee McGarvey, 57, unexpectedly passed away on Tuesday, April 7, 2015. Kenny was born in Columbus, OH but most recently lived in Brevard, NC, a place he really loved. He attended Westland High School in Columbus, OH and after graduating in 1976, he join the US Army and served his country as a medic....
Jon Moritz
Apr 7, 2015
John F. Moritz, 77, of Glenview, Illinois and Penrose NC went to be with the Lord on April 7, 2015. He was the beloved husband of Kathleen S. Moritz for 45 years. Mr. Moritz was employed at Sears for 30 years and that is where he met Kathleen. He and Kathleen moved to Penrose in 2003 and loved it and...
Dorothy Holpp
Apr 6, 2015
Dorothy Imogene Holpp, 82, of Brevard passed away on Monday, April 6, 2015. She was the daughter of the late Randol Aaron and Myra Esther Woolbright. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her brothers Azel ,Enoch, and William Woolbright Surviving are her husband of 58 years, Jim Holpp; sons, Jimmy Holpp and wife Marjorie of...
Josephine Quillen
Apr 4, 2015
Josephine Quillen, age 77, of Brevard passed away on Saturday, April 4, 2015. She is survived by her husband of 48 years Marion, daughter Norlina, son-in-law William, three granddaughters Hannah, Meredith, Isabelle and four siblings John, William, Robert and Emma Jane. Mrs. Quillen was born in Tulare, California, grew up in Albuquerque, New Mexico, worked for the C.I.A while living...
Jean Poindexter
Apr 3, 2015
Jean Emory Poindexter, 80, of Brevard passed away on Friday, April 3, 2015. A native of Transylvania County, she was the daughter of the late Flemm and Maud Hale Emory. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband; Edwin L. Poindexter. Mrs. Poindexter was a registered nurse before becoming a homemaker and mother. She was...
Ava Daugherty
Mar 30, 2015
Ava Renee Daugherty Brevard – Ava Renee Daugherty, 2 months old, went to be with Jesus on Monday, March 30, 2015. She is the daughter of Anthony Daugherty and Sable Galloway. Even though she was here just a short time she had a tremendous impact on her family's lives. A private graveside service will be held on Saturday, April 4,...
Johnny Strickland
Mar 23, 2015
Johnny Lewis Strickland Pisgah Forest – Johnny Lewis Strickland, 78, passed away on Monday, March 23, 2015. A native of Transylvania County, he was the son of the late Abby and Rosetta McCall Strickland. He was also preceded in death by a great-grandchild, Lance Duncan, and a special cousin, Charlie Galloway. Mr. Strickland was of the Baptist Faith. Surviving are...
Bonnie Sample
Mar 19, 2015
Bonnie Cantrell Sample Candler – Bonnie Cantrell Sample, born on August 9 (39 and holding) passed away on Thursday, March 19, 2015. She was the daughter of the late Albert Hood and Grace Kilpatrick Cantrell. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her brothers; Billy and Sam Cantrell. Bonnie was a resident of Brevard for 40...
Addie Fisher
Mar 18, 2015
Addie Owen Fisher Lake Toxaway – Addie Owen Fisher, 95, went home to be with the Lord on Wednesday, March 18, 2015 at the Brian Center, Brevard, after a brief illness surrounded by her family. A lifelong resident of Transylvania County, she was the daughter of the late Ben Owen and Emma Tinsley Owen. She was also preceded in death...
Carroll Owen
Mar 16, 2015
Carroll Willie Owen Balsam Grove – Carroll Willie Owen, 63, went home to be with the Lord on Monday, March 16, 2015. He was the son of the late Will Owen. In addition to his father, he was preceded in death by three brothers; Jaroll W., Denver and A.B. Owen. He is survived by his mother Inez Galloway Ammons; wife,...
Tommy Clayton
Mar 15, 2015
Tommy Gene Clayton Sr., of Rosman went to be with his Lord at his loving home on Sunday March 15, 2015. He was born July 12, 1951 in Transylvania County to Ima Jean Lance. He is preceded in death by his grandparents Tom and Emma Connolly Clayton. Mr. Clayton faithfully attended the Church of God in Rosman and retired from...
Gloria Jones
Mar 15, 2015
Gloria Ann Jones, 73, of Brevard passed away on Sunday, March 15, 2015. She was born February 7, 1942 in Hughes County to the late Roger Nix and Carlene Hughes Blackburn Clayton. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband; David Jones, one daughter; Teresa Hurt, and three grandchildren Brandon, Alycia and Jessica Hurt. Mrs....
Betty Hartnup
Mar 12, 2015
Brevard - Betty F. Hartnup "Nan", who was born on September 3, 1938, ended her pain and suffering and went home to be with the Lord on March 12, 2015. She loved the Lord, she loved her family and she loved life. She will be greatly missed by all. She was a member of Cathey's Creek Baptist Church. Such a...
Amber Rhodes
Mar 12, 2015
If you have ever felt frustrated in life or unhappy with your circumstances, stop. Consider Amber Lynn Rhodes, age 17, who passed away peacefully surrounded by family and friends on March 11, 2015. She inspired all who knew her by the manner in which she faced life daily with a prevailing spirit of happiness, enthusiasm, and eternal hope, no matter...
