Obituaries

Jan 19, 2014

David Lawrence Varner Brevard – David Lawrence Varner, 56 passed away on Sunday, January 19, 2014. David was a son of Raymond Varner of Florida and Margaret Balle of Brevard. He was graduated at the top of his class at Notre Dame High School in Chattanooga, TN. David was also among the 97% top graduates in the country. Surviving in...

Jan 17, 2014

Brevard – Howard Owen, 78, passed away on Friday, January 17, 2014 at his residence. A native of Transylvania County, he was the son of the late Fred Dillard Owen and Otha Chapman Owen and was the husband of the late Mary Ruth Owen who passed away in 2004. He was also preceded in death by a sister, Estelle Larson,...

Jan 14, 2014

John Clifton "Clif" Simpson Pisgah Forest – Clif Simpson, 86, passed away peacefully at Tores Home on Tuesday, January 14, 2014. He was born on October 16, 1927 in Lovington, IL to the late Alex and Ethel Collins Simpson. He was also preceded in death by two brothers and two sisters-in-law. Clif served in the U. S. Army and graduated...

Jan 13, 2014

Raymond "Ronnie" Hoxit, of the Williamson Creek Community, went home to be with the Lord on Monday, January 13, 2014. He was born on February 20, 1948 in Transylvania County. He graduated from Rosman High School where he was an All-Conference quarterback, and was employed for several years by the Ecusta Corporation. Ronnie was preceded in death by his first...

Jan 9, 2014

Robert H. (Bob) Rogers Brevard – Robert H. (Bob) Rogers went home to be with his Lord and Savior on Thursday, January 9, 2014. He was preceded in death by his parents, Humphrey and Josie Wiggins Rogers, sisters; Laura Heffner and Venice Gillespie, son; Johnny H. Rogers, infant son, David L. Rogers and great grandson, Michael S. Rogers. . Bob...

Jan 8, 2014

Jack Webster Tabor Brevard – Jack Webster Tabor, 78, passed away on Wednesday, January 8, 2014. He was a son of the late Walter Lee and Zell Mae Bell Grant Tabor. He was also preceded in death by his first wife, Joyce Mae Arrington Tabor, and a grandson, Chris Hooper. Jack was a native of Bryson City, NC. His family...

Jan 7, 2014

Sally Jeanne Alcock Asheville - Sally Jeanne Alcock, 53, of Asheville, NC, formerly of Provincetown, MA and Buffalo, NY, died on Jan. 7, 2014. Services will be held at a later date. Survivors include brothers, Warren "Scott" of Sarasota, FL and Stevens F. of McCall, ID; sister, Gretchen A. Hayden (husband Richard J.) and niece, Carolyn F. Hayden of East...

Jan 6, 2014

Katie P. Lusk Etowah – Katie P. Lusk, 75, went home to be with the Lord after a lengthy illness on Monday, January 6, 2014. She was a daughter of the late John Robert and Claircie Ashe Brown. Katie attended In the Bible Mission Church in Brevard. Surviving is her husband of 13 years, Gerald Lusk, sons; Dwight Perkins and...

Jan 5, 2014

Virginia Sue Grogan Brown, of Brevard, 70, took her final journey home to be with the Lord on Sunday, January 5, 2014 at The Oaks of Brevard after an extended period of illness. A native of Transylvania County, she was the daughter of the late Charles Mitchell "Bunt" Grogan and Alice Center Grogan of Brevard. She was a 1963 Graduate...

Jan 2, 2014

John Lewis Rider

Brevard – John Lewis Rider, 76, went to be with the Lord Thursday, Jan. 2, 2014 at the Memorial Campus of Mission Hospitals.

A native of Transylvania County, he was the son of the late Robert and Etta Eubanks Rider. He was also preceded in death by his first wife, Polly Rider,...

Dec 30, 2013

Sidney Riley McCall Balsam Grove- Sidney Riley McCall, 74, passed away on Monday, December 30, 2013. A native of Transylvania County, he was a son of the late Cornelius and Viola McCall. He was also preceded in death by his sisters; Luella Nicholson and Evelyn Anders and a brother, Orville McCall. Sidney loved music and loved his family and friends....

Dec 29, 2013

William Douglas "Doug" Henson Brevard – William Douglas "Doug" Henson, 77, passed away on Sunday, December 29, 2013 at the John F. Keever Solace Center, Asheville, NC. Mr. Henson was born in Norton, NC, but lived most of his life in Brevard. He was the son of the late William "Bill" Henson and Wilma Monteith Henson. He was a veteran,...

Dec 28, 2013

Olene Kenneth (O.K.) Bryson, 86, of Brevard Passed away December 28, 2013. He was born November 3, 1927 in Henderson County to the late Ronald and Welosa Lusk Bryson. In addition to his parents he is preceded in death by his wife Ruth Eubanks Bryson, three brothers Floyd, Gene and Ottis Bryson and one sister Christine Bryson. He is survived...

Dec 27, 2013

Van West Flynn Brevard – Van West Flynn, 80, passed away on Friday, December 27, 2013 at Transylvania Regional Hospital after an extended illness. He was born in Marshall, NC to the late John T., Sr. and Doris West Flynn. He was also preceded in death by brothers, John T. Flynn, Jr. and Earl B. Flynn and a sister, Joyce...

Dec 23, 2013

John Franklin Roberts Columbus – John Franklin Roberts, 47, passed away on Monday, December 23, 2013 at his home. A native of Transylvania County, he was the son of Louis and Judy Roberts Cantrell. He was preceded in death by a sister, Teresa Cantrell. John loved fishing and was an avid foosball player. Surviving in addition to his parents is...

Dec 23, 2013

Jovina Kazmer, age 86, of Brevard, North Carolina died on December 23, 2013 at Spring Arbor Assisted Living in Hendersonville, North Carolina. Jovina Theodorette Schmitz, born in Carroll County, Iowa on June 3, 1927 to Henry Schmitz and Julia Tillman Schmitz, moved to Zion, Illinois when she was 8 years old. On May 3, 1947 she married Henry Kazmer in...

Dec 22, 2013

Dr. Robert Richard Glesener, Brevard – Dr. Robert Richard Glesener, 66, passed away on Sunday, Dec. 22, 2013 at his residence. A native of Chicago, IL, he was the son of Richard F. and June K. Glesener of Orlando, FL. Dr. Glesener was a graduate of both the University of Maryland and the University of Michigan. His love for salamanders...

Dec 20, 2013

Alice Josephine Barton Crawford Brevard - Alice Josephine Barton Crawford, 95, passed away on Friday, December 20, 2013 at Transylvania Regional Hospital. A native of Transylvania County, she was the daughter of the late Lonzo and Rhoda Capps Barton and was the wife of the late John Newton Crawford. She was also preceded in death by her sisters, Kit Tillman...

Dec 20, 2013

Doris Marie Lane Jones Brevard - Doris Marie Lane Jones, 70, went to be with her Lord and Savior on Friday December 20, 2013. Doris was born in Faubush, Kentucky. She was a daughter to the late Linville and Velna Lane of Marion Ohio. She was also preceded in death by her sister Evelyn Sue Lane, her sister Imogene Lane...

Dec 18, 2013

William Scott McJunkin Rosman – William Scott McJunkin, 45, went to be with his Lord and Savior on Wednesday, December 18, 2013 at the Memorial Campus of Mission Hospitals. A native of Transylvania County, he was the son of Lloyd McJunkin of Rosman and the late Jean Powell McJunkin. Scott was a loving husband and daddy. He loved the outdoors....