Obituaries

Apr 5, 2014

Lester Charles "L.C." Wilson Brevard – Lester Charles "L.C." Wilson, 93 passed away on Saturday, April 5, 2014. He was the son of the late Lester Benjamin and Nora Ross Wilson. He was also preceded in death by a son, Melvin Wilson and a sister. Mae McNeely. Lester proudly served his country in the U. S. Army Air Corps during...

Apr 5, 2014

Apr 4, 2014

Alean Beck McCall age 68, passed away on Friday, April 4, 2014 at her residence. She was born February 7, 1946 in Transylvania County to the late Jessie Alvin McCall and Mary Daves McCall. In addition to her parents she was preceded in death by her husbands; Ralph Eubanks, Earl Beck and Bert McCall, one son; David Mark Eubanks, two...

Apr 3, 2014

TOBY LEE POWELL November 9, 1968 - April 3, 2014 Toby Lee Powell, the son of Lee Powell, retired teacher and high school football coach, and Kathy Powell, mail carrier, was born and raised in Rosman, North Carolina and died unexpectedly from a heart attack on April 3, 2014. Toby, a 1987 graduate of Rosman High School, was raised in...

Apr 2, 2014

Lake Toxaway - Gloria Fisher Thomas, 66, went home to be with her Lord and Savior Jesus Christ on Wednesday, April 2, 2014 after an extended battle with breast cancer. A native of Transylvania County, she was the daughter of the late Woodrow Wilson and Effie Galloway Fisher. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by a...

Mar 29, 2014

James Harold Roper, 75, of Cedar Mountain, passed away on March 29, 2014, after an extended illness. The memorial service will be held at 3 PM Saturday, April 5, 2014 at Moody Connolly Funeral Home. Chaplain Cynthia Barkley of TRH Hospice will be officiating. Visitation will be held 1 hour prior to the service. Jimmy was born in Kings Mountain...

Mar 23, 2014

Alvin Roy Jones Cedar Mountain – Alvin Roy Jones, 84, went home to be with the Lord on Sunday, March 23, 2014. He was the son of the late Seldon and Nellie Lee Jones. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his sister; Helen Ross. Alvin proudly served his country in the U. S. Air Force....

Mar 17, 2014

Carolyn Galloway Rosman – Carolyn Galloway, 70, went home to be with the Lord on Monday, March 17, 2014. She was a daughter to the late Lowery Julius "Chief" and Ruth McCall Galloway. She was also preceded in death by her brothers; Charlie and William Galloway. Carolyn was a wonderful wife, loving mother and a doting grandmother who was completely...

Mar 15, 2014

Ruth Anders Dodson, 83, went to meet the Lord on Saturday, March 15, 2014 in Snellville, GA . A native of Transylvania County, she is the daughter of the late Jule and Sorora Chapman Anders. She was also preceded in death by her husband of 50 years, Will Earl Dodson, four brothers and seven sisters. Ruth loved to play her...

Mar 15, 2014

Wilmer McGee Mr. McGee, 82, formerly of Brevard, NC, passed away in Charlotte March 15, 2014. Born in Transylvania County, NC, he is preceded in death by his parents, the late Henry Milton McGee and Gertie Louise Lance McGee, and his son, the late Michael (Mike) Keith McGee. Immediate family members includes his wife, Frances McGee, of Charlotte; daughters, Lynn...

Mar 14, 2014

Helen Hogsed Brookshire, 81, passed away on Friday, March 14, 2014 at the Brian Center, Brevard, NC. A native of Transylvania County, she was the daughter of the late William Randolph Hogsed and Florida Allison Hogsed and was the wife of the late Charles Brookshire. She was also preceded in death by her brother, Bill Hogsed. Mrs. Brookshire was a...

Mar 10, 2014

Martin Luther "Buddy" Hamilton Brevard – Martin Luther "Buddy" Hamilton, 75, passed away on Monday, March 10, 2014. He was the son of the late T. C. and Rosalee Smith Hamilton. He was also preceded in death by his first wife, Jennie Sue Hamilton and three brothers; Lamar, Charles and Lewis Hamilton. Buddy was a member of Calvary Baptist Mission....

Mar 9, 2014

William Quinn Harris The Lord of heaven received William Quinn Harris into His loving arms Sunday, March 9, 2014. Quinn's parents and family are Jimmy and Carri Harris, and sisters, Cassi, 12, and Calla, 9, of Brevard. He was adored by grandparents, Mabry and Shelby Harris, of Brevard, and Joe and Christine Pace, of Cedar Mountain. He also leaves aunts...

Mar 7, 2014

Lawrence Porter Owen Brevard – Lawrence Porter Owen,76, passed away on Friday, March 7, 2014. He was the son of the late James Oscar and Oleta Dollie West Owen. He was also preceded in death by two grandchildren; Lawrence Ray Stamey and Jake Anthony Lewis; nephew, Scott Owen and niece, Gina Owen. Lawrence was a member of Carr's Hill Baptist...

Mar 7, 2014

Edgar Lee Davenport Pisgah Forest – Edgar Lee Davenport, 77, went to be with the Lord on Friday, March 7, 2014. He was the son of the late Charlie Lee and Edith Jones Davenport. He was also preceded in death by his brother, Bradford Davenport. He was born May 5, 1936. Ed was a retired U.S. Forest Service Surveyor with...

Mar 3, 2014

Steven Allen Beddingfield, 55, of Brevard passed away Monday, March 3rd 2014. Steven was the son of the late Ray Beddingfield and Jessie Franks Beddingfield He was preceded in death by an infant daughter Cheyenne and a nephew, Jeremiah Chapman. Steven loved being outdoors and loved fishing . He was a very loving, generous man who will be missed by...

Mar 1, 2014

David Daniel Jones Brevard – David Daniel Jones, 72, passed away on Saturday, March 1, 2014. David was the son of Velma Hungate Jones and the late David Jones. He was preceded in death by his wife, Barbara Lacy Jones. He proudly served his country as a military police sharp shooter for the US Army. He was a NC State...

Mar 1, 2014

Ola L. McCall Hall Brevard – Ola L. McCall Hall, 87, departed this life on March 1, 2014. Ola went home to be with The Lord Jesus and her loving husband of 67 years, the late Rev. Carmel V. Hall. She is survived by her two children, Diann H. Shatley and husband Paul of West Union, SC, and Victor L....

Feb 25, 2014

Josephine Rogers Wilson Etowah - Josephine Rogers Wilson, 83, passed away on Tuesday, February 25, 2014 at Elizabeth House, Flat Rock, NC. A native of Transylvania County, she was the daughter of the late Dick and Katie Landreth Rogers. She was also preceded in death by her sisters, Jessie Swayngim and Nora Lee McCall, and her brothers, Fred Rogers, Richard...

Feb 21, 2014

Pisgah Forest - Louise Gwin Clarke Kempe, 69, passed away on Friday, February 21, 2014. She was the daughter of the late H. E. and Elizabeth Stone Gwin. She was also preceded in death by her husband, Dr. Ludwig G. Kempe. Louise was raised in Durham, NC. Following her debut at the Debutante Cotillion and Christmas Ball, she attended and...