John Alan Swenson
Jun 17, 2024
John Alan Swenson passed away peacefully in his home early Monday morning, June 17, 2024, just shy of his 93rd birthday, after a long battle with kidney disease. Alan was born on June 29, 1931, to John Theodore and Florence Marian (Innes) Swenson in Montclair, New Jersey.
As a child he helped his grandmother tend to the...
Robert Rigby Liggett
Jun 15, 2024
Brevard - Robert Rigby Liggett, Jr. died June 15, 2024 after a brief stay in Tore's Home.
Bob was born December 1, 1935 in Cincinnati, Ohio. He was the only child of the late Robert R. Liggett, Sr. and Carolyn Marshall Liggett.
When he was seven years old his parents moved across the river to...
Betty Hursey Sherrill
Jun 15, 2024
Brevard – Betty Hursey Sherrill, age 81, passed away on Saturday, June 15, 2024.
She was the daughter of the late Jesse and Albert Robinson Hursey.
In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death her husband, John Ramer Sherrill, one sister, Glee McLean, granddaughter, Diamond Elizabeth Glee Alexander.
Betty was a...
Genelle Mccall
Jun 14, 2024
Hendersonville - Genelle C. McCall, born June 16, 1934, died peacefully on Friday June 14, 2024
Born in Rosman, North Carolina, she was the daughter of the late Walter H. Chappell and Nettie Lyday Chappell.
She was preceded in death by her husband James W. McCall Sr, originally from Cathy's Creek whom founded and owned...
Stephen Louis Landreth
Jun 13, 2024
Steve Landreth, 69, of Pisgah Forest, passed away on Thursday, June 13, 2024. He was a devoted husband, father, grandfather, member of Pisgah Forest Baptist Church, and friend to many. He was a Past Master of Dunns Rock Masonic Lodge #267 and member of the Masonic Lodge for over 44 years.
Steve was born on September 7th,...
Jody Michael Donald Messer
Jun 13, 2024
Jody Michael Donald Messer
August 18,1978 - June 13, 2024
Beloved son, brother and uncle
Jody was a lifelong resident of Transylvania County and lifetime member of Boylston Baptist Church.
Jody was one of GOD's special angels. Jody will be remembered for his strong faith. Jody had a beautiful smile that...
Sandra Ann Goble
Jun 12, 2024
Brevard - Sandra Ann Farmer Goble (Sandy) passed away Wednesday, June 12, 2024.
She is preceded in death by her mother Willie Breckenridge Turpin and father William Sanford Farmer.
She went to be with Jesus and is survived by her husband, the love of her life, Howard Kenneth Goble, her sister Jane Ellen Lovin, and...
James Franklin Hensley
Jun 10, 2024
James F. Hensley (Jimmy), age 67 of Etowah, NC, passed away on Monday, June 10, 2024.
He was preceded in death by his mother, Mary Etta Tinsley, father, James Hensley, sister, Roberta Ramey and her husband, David, and his beloved "fur babies" and best friends, Dutch and Scooter.
Surviving are his sisters, Mary Galloway of...
Christopher Webster Jones
Jun 9, 2024
Christopher (Chris) Webster Jones born October 4, 1939, died peacefully on June 9, 2024.
Cris was preceded to death by his beloved son, Steven Lee Jones of Brevard and parents, Alton Lee (Monk) and Clara Webster Jones of Durham, NCChris was born and grew up in Durham NC where his father "Monk" Jones, managed and golf professional...
Stanley Hubert Jones
Jun 8, 2024
Stanley Hubert Jones, 83, went home to be with the Lord on Saturday, June 8, 2024.
Stanley was a very caring and giving person. His smile was warm and inviting, just like he was. He made those around him feel loved and special.
Being only 13 when his father passed away, he went to work...
Jessica Caitlin Strickland
Jun 3, 2024
Jessica Caitlin Strickland, age 34, of Cullowhee passed away Monday, June 3, 2024 following a brief illness. She was surrounded by her family.
She was preceded in death by her maternal grandmother, Katherine Starke.
Jessica was born in Fort Myers Florida and grew up in Hendersonville. She was a graduate of Western Carolina University.
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Jimmy Eli Lance
Jun 3, 2024
Jimmy Eli Lance, of Rosman, went to be with his Lord and Savior on Monday, June 3, 2024.
Mr. Lance was a native of Transylvania County and was the son of the late Frank and Reba Clayton Lance. He is also preceded in death by two sisters, Rosemary Wick, and Barbara Rigsby, and one brother, Charles Lance....
Leigh Ann Goforth
Jun 1, 2024
Leigh Ann (Lusk) Goforth, 57, of Asheville, NC, went to be with the Lord on Saturday, June 1, 2024, surrounded by her loving family, after a short battle with aggressive cancer.
A native of Transylvania County, Leigh Ann was the only daughter of Gerald and the late Minnie Julia "Judy" (Landreth) Lusk.
She was born...
Herbert Joseph Chamberlain
May 24, 2024
Brevard - Herbert J. Chamberlain, Jr, passed away on Friday, May 24, 2024.
He was the son of the late Herbert, Sr. and Vivian Chamberlain. He was also preceded in death by his wife Marion, three brothers, Richard, Thomas and Bryan, two sisters Vivian and Kathleen.
He and his wife Marion moved to Brevard, after...
Carolyn Taylor
May 24, 2024
Carolyn Barton Taylor was called home on May 24, 2024 following a brief illness in the hospital.
She was preceded in death by her parents, George Manley Barton and Ruby Burgin Barton and her husband of 56 years, Thomas Glenn
Taylor.
She was a devoted wife and mother and very fond of her...
Lois Mary Zeigler
May 22, 2024
Lois Mary Zeigler, 89, of Brevard, gained her angel wings on May 22, 2024.
She is preceded in death by her son, Joseph Zeigler, son-in-law, Waybern Shelton, and grandson, Matthew Whitmire.
She leaves behind her fur babies, Molly and Emma; daughters, Rebecca Shelton, Colleen Powell and husband Roger; son Phillip Fields and wife Nadine; grandchildren,...
Donald B. Schumaker
May 20, 2024
The Reverend Donald B Schumaker, 89, of Fletcher, NC passed away on May 20, 2024, from medical complications after a long illness. Born December 16, 1934, in Barberton, OH he was the only child of the late Wilbert and Ruth (Snyder) Schumaker.
A resident of Ohio most of his life, Donald was a 1952 graduate of Manchester...
Anna Katherine Cockerham
May 19, 2024
Anna Katherine Lutz Cockerham, 97, died May 19, 2024, in Brevard, NC. She was born on June 14, 1926, to Roy and Anna Lutz. She was a cherished mother, wife, daughter, and sister.
Mrs. Cockerham, a native of Jefferson County, MS, was a resident of Vicksburg, MS from 1950 until 2021, when she moved to the mountains...
Linda Marie Jennings
May 18, 2024
Linda Metcalfe Jennings, 82, of Pisgah Forest, died Saturday, May 18, 2024 at Pardee Hospital.
She was preceded in death by her father, Ewart John Metcalfe and mother Novella McCrary Metcalfe as well as brothers Gary and Bobby Metcalfe.
Surviving are her son, Stacy, brother, David and sister, Janice of the home, brothers, Wayne of...
