Obituaries

Sep 20, 2024

Ruth Bolt Rose, 89, of Brevard, NC, passed away on September 20, 2024. She was born on November 15, 1934, near the headwaters of the Tuckasegee River in Jackson County, and she was the daughter of Lonnie N. Bolt and Otelia Shook Bolt of Jackson County, North Carolina.

She is preceded in death by brother Ben Bolt...

Sep 20, 2024

Brevard - Betty Toole Clavier, 94, passed away peacefully at the Oaks of Brevard on Friday, September 20, 2024.

Betty was born July 17, 1930 in Augusta, GA to the late Wycliffe David Toole and Theo Lucile Parks Toole. In addition to her parents, she is predeceased by her husband of 58 years Eugene (Gene) Clavier, two...

Sep 19, 2024

Jack Ervin Gunter, Jr. 83, went home to be with the Lord on September 19, 2024. He was born on June 17, 1941, in Jackson County, NC. He was proceeded in death by his parents, Jack and Bonnie Gunter of Sylva NC, son Sammy, and brothers Jerry and L. H.

He is survived by his faithful wife...

Sep 14, 2024

Hendersonville - Mary Horton Talley Hughes, age 89, passed away peacefully on September 14, 2024, at The Landings in Mills River, NC. Born on July 22, 1935, in Union County, NC, she was the daughter of James Shuford Horton and Evelyn Chandler Horton. Mary was a devoted mother, stepmother, wife, and grandmother.

She was preceded in death...

Sep 11, 2024

Judy Ann Widlowski née Harkins, 74, former longtime resident of Isle of Palms, SC, died Wednesday, September 11, 2024, after a long battle with cancer.

She was born in Chicago, IL, in 1950, and graduated from Millikin University in Decatur, IL, where she met her husband of more than 50 years, Thomas Widlowski, from Rantoul, IL.

Sep 10, 2024

Terry Galloway, 84, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, September 10, 2024.

Born January 8, 1940, he was the son of the late Louie and Beulah Pangle Galloway. In addition to his parents, he was also preceded in death by his sisters, Ruby Bishop, Betty Stewart, Barbara Hendricks, and Brenda Robinson as well as infant sisters, Marinda and...

Sep 10, 2024

Lana Whitmire

August 5, 1948 – September 10, 2024

Lana Whitmire, 76, of Brevard, NC, passed away peacefully on September 10, 2024, surrounded by family and friends. Born in Brevard on August 5, 1948, she lived her entire life in the close-knit community she loved.

Lana was a proud graduate of Rosman High...

Sep 10, 2024

Patricia "Pat" Dearbaugh, a true force of grace and resilience, passed peacefully in North Carolina on September 10, 2024. Pat was born in Huntington, West Virginia on January 29, 1952 and grew up in the quaint town of South Point, Ohio before marrying her high-school sweetheart.

Pat is survived by her devoted husband of 52 years, Wes...

Sep 6, 2024

Donna Barton White (Donnie or Donna Ruth) passed away on September 6,, 2024. She was a talented singer and loved gardening, canning, and visiting with family. She was the daughter of the late Davis & Iona Barton. She is survived by her husband Bob White of Old Toxaway, her son Bryan Henderson and daughter in law Claudia Henderson of...

Sep 5, 2024

Brevard, NC — Imogene Owen Osteen "Gan Gan" (93), a beloved mother, grandmother, and

great-grandmother, passed away peacefully on September 5, 2024, surrounded by her family.

She was a devoted Christian, whose faith guided her life and inspired those around her.

She worked at Olin/Ecusta for 30+ years. In her retirement, she found...

Sep 3, 2024

Brevard - Gladys Marie Owen Daves peacefully transitioned to her heavenly home on September 3, 2024, at the age of 85. Born March 18, 1939, she was a cherished daughter of the late Bert and Rosie Owen.

Along with her parents, she is preceded in death by her devoted husband of 52 years, Leon Daves, as well...

Sep 2, 2024

Donald Alfred Cheek, 81 of Lake Toxaway passed away Sunday, September 1, 2024,  just 40 days short of finishing his 82nd voyage around the sun.

He is survived by the love of his life Loretta Gail Jones.

He was retired from the United States Airforce, where his work included K-9 handling and training, he loved...

Sep 2, 2024

Pisgah Forest - Ellen Buchanan Dillard, 88, got her angel wings on September 2, 2024 after a long battle with cancer.

Ellen was the wife of the late Gilbert Dillard. She retired from the US Forest Service. She was born May 20, 1936, in Webster, NC. Ellen was the daughter of the late William Tyler Buchanan and...

Sep 1, 2024

Brevard - Martha Ruth Pressley Tinsley, known to many as Grandmama Martha, 94 years young, went to be with the Lord on Sunday, September 1, 2024, as the result of injuries sustained in an automobile accident.  She got to see the Savior she loved so much face to face.

She had lived her entire life in Brevard...

Aug 31, 2024

Hugh Francis Baxley died peacefully on August 31, 2024, after an extended illness.  A native of Plaquemine, Louisiana, he was born August 10, 1933, on a houseboat on Bayou Plaquemine.  He graduated from Plaquemine High School and earned his degree in accounting from Louisiana State University. He served in the U.S. Navy from 1955-1957, reaching the rank of Petty...

Aug 28, 2024

Carolyn Owen Gilbert, 84, of Brevard, NC passed away peacefully on the 28th day of August 2024.  Born on August 26, 1940 in Brevard, Carolyn was the daughter of Paul Clayton Owen and Syvella McCall Owen.  Growing up, she was an active member of First Baptist Church, where she sang in the choir.   She graduated from Brevard High School...

Aug 25, 2024

Jayden Coulby Reynaldo

Jayden Coulby Reynaldo a very loved son, brother, and friend, went home to be with his Lord and savior in the early hours of August 25, 2024. He was born on December 24, 2007, in Brevard, NC. Jayden-A.K.A JR, Jay, JJ, loved his family so much but loved his "Mum" even more than that....

Aug 25, 2024

Layne Coleman Lee Jones

Layne Jones, beloved son, brother, uncle, grandson, and friend, age 16, went to be with the Lord on August 25th, 2024, in an accident. He was born on November 15, 2007.  Layne loved being with friends and especially family. He LOVED fishing, riding dirt bikes, playing football, and making everyone around him laugh...

Aug 21, 2024

Betty Collins Merrill, age 84, went home to be with the Lord on Wednesday, August 21, 2024.

She was a loving wife, mother and grandmother. She was a beacon of light and love to all who knew her.

Betty was preceded in death by her sons, Bryan Keith Tritt and David Richard Tritt.

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Aug 20, 2024

Betty L Schumaker, 89, of Fletcher, NC passed away on August 20, 2024 after a long illness.

Born February 10, 1935 in Defiance, OH, she was the daughter of the late Fred and Eunice(Slusser) Poetzinger.

A resident of Ohio most of her life, Betty was the Valedictorian of the 1953 class of Uniontown High School...