Obituaries

Mar 30, 2024

Chris Loyd Worsham, 62, of Hendersonville passed away at Duke University Medical Center on Saturday, March 30, 2024 following a lengthy battle with cancer and the long-term effects from treatment.  Chris spent the majority of his career in the grocery industry working as a produce manager for Harris Teeter.  A dedicated employee he was always willing to put in...

Mar 29, 2024

Lowee McCall, 100, went home to be with the Lord on Friday, March 29, 2024.

A native of Transylvania County, NC, she was the daughter of the late Nathan and Rosa Kilpatrick Batson and the wife of the late Everette McCall.

In addition to her parents and husband, she was preceded in death by two...

Mar 23, 2024

Scott Raymond Ownbey,71, of Pisgah Forest, N.C., went to be with his Lord on March 23, 2024.  A union painter and welder by trade, he was a hard worker until a car accident left him paralyzed in 2017, which left him to reside in The Oaks of Brevard.

Born in Salem N.J., to Scott L Ownbey, Sr....

Mar 20, 2024

James Wayne Fanning was born on November 13th, 1939. He was a beloved husband, father, great-grandfather, and great-great-grandfather who passed away peacefully on March 20th, 2024, surrounded by his loving family. He was preceded in death by his parents, Frank and Ruby Fanning, and by his siblings Francis, Gerald, and Brenda. One of Wayne's most extraordinary acts of kindness...

Mar 19, 2024

Carole C. Burke, born June 23, 1938, in Omaha, NE, passed away on March 19, 2024, in Laurel Park, NC, peacefully, with her daughter by her side. She was a beloved grandmother, mother, wife, and friend to many.

Carole was preceded in death by her father, Oliver P. Cordill, who passed away when she was only 9...

Mar 18, 2024

Robert (Bob) Lynn Jamerson, age 76, of Brevard passed away on Monday, March 18, 2024, at 1:34 PM at Mission Hospital, Asheville, NC.

Bob was born on April 21, 1947, in Rosman, NC to the late William Andrew and Alma Crowe Jamerson. Bob was a proud Navy veteran, having served his country during the Vietnam War. In...

Mar 16, 2024

Brevard - Bill Vesely, NC, passed away in his home on March 16, 2024.

He was the son of  Louis and Linn Vesely and is also preceded by his sister, Marcia Millon.

Bill was an Air Force Staff Sargeant before marrying his wife of 54 years, Barbara, and raising their two boys, Mike and Bill...

Mar 15, 2024

Linda Dale Galloway Rodriguez, 78, of Brevard, NC passed away peacefully surrounded by loved ones on March 15, 2024 from chronic illnesses.

Linda was born April 6,1945 to Nancy Galloway in Knoxville, Tennessee. She was raised by her Granny, Mamie Galloway Davis, along with her siblings: Melvin, Harry, and Sandy.

Linda was married to Charles...

Mar 12, 2024

Inola Kilpatrick Bolt passed away on March 12, 2024.

Mrs. Bolt was born on May 2, 1933, in Transylvania Co., NC, and lived there her whole life. She was the last surviving of six children of the late Burgin and Dora Kilpatrick.

Surviving are her husband of 72 years, Erby Bolt; two sons, Denny Bolt...

Mar 12, 2024

Brevard - Reverend Frank Wolf received his Heavenly reward on March 12, 2024.  He was surrounded by Pastors Veranita, Sarah Grace and Sharad, good friend Hannah, his daughter Debbie, his sons, Britt and Drew and by his beloved wife, Marian.  Frank was anointed with oil by each person present, who then sang the Doxology and held each other as...

Mar 10, 2024

Sheree Ann Beard Martines-May

12/29/54 - 3/10/24

Sheree Ann Beard Martines-May passed away peacefully on Sunday March 3, 2024. Sheree was born in Birmingham, Alabama, and spent most of her life in Charlotte, North Carolina, before retiring to Brevard, North Carolina. She graduated from South Mecklenburg High in Charlotte and attended Appalachian State University, where...

Mar 9, 2024

Jenny Powell Rice, age 76, went peacefully home to be with the Lord on Saturday March 9th at the Elizabeth House surrounded by her loving family.  She had fought a long battle with lung disease and other health issues.  She was a beautiful soul inside and out.

Jenny was born on October 6, 1947, in Rosman, NC...

Mar 8, 2024

Penrose -Thelma C. "Teri" Lasky, age 83, passed away Friday, March 9, 2024.

Teri was born in Brooklyn, N.Y. in 1940 to Moe and Sally Lasky. The family moved to Long Island in 1953 where Teri attended and graduated from high school in Rockville Centre. She attended Florida Southern College in Lakeland, FL, and received a B.A....

Mar 6, 2024

Pisgah Forest - Alison Towle Davis McFadden, 75, embarked on her next great adventure surrounded by her cherished family on March 6, 2024. She peacefully transitioned, leaving behind a tapestry of love and laughter that will forever be woven into the hearts of those who knew her.

Born to Mary and Frank Davis in Gary, IN, Alison's...

Mar 2, 2024

Cindy Powell McCall 62 of Hendersonville passed away Saturday,  March 2, 2024.

Born in Transylvania County on May 30, 1961, Cindy was the daughter of Odell Powell (Betty Jo) and Bethalee McCallum (Cliff).

Cindy was preceded in death by her grandparents, Glen and Christine Powell and Bill and Leado Suttles as well as her oldest...

Feb 28, 2024

Martha Ann Curto (October 11, 1944 – February 28, 2024)

Martha Ann Curto, 79, of Brevard, NC, passed away on Wednesday, February 28, 2024.

Born in Transylvania County, NC, on October 11, 1944, Martha was the daughter of the late Joseph Guiseppe Curto and Leila Lola Sexton and the wife of the late Ronald Whitmire....

Feb 27, 2024

Pisgah Forest - Robbie Woody Smathers (Bobbie), 80, died Tuesday, February 27, 2024 after battling cancer.

She was born in Buncombe County on May 15,  1943. Bobbie was a daughter of the late  Helen Cearley and Orville W. Woody. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her sisters Nelda Jane Woody, and Cora...

Feb 17, 2024

Eldon Theodore Owen Obituary (August 1, 1934 – February 17, 2024)

Eldon Theodore Owen, 89, of Lake Toxaway, NC, passed away on Saturday, February 17, 2024.

Born in Jackson County, NC, on August 1, 1934, Eldon was the son of the late Homer and Grace Owen. In addition to his parents, he was also preceded...

Feb 8, 2024

Brevard – Geneva Martha Whitmire Volrath (Nana), 93, of Brevard, peacefully went to be with her heavenly father on February 8th, 2024, while at home surrounded by her family.

She is preceded in death by her parents, Loon and Edith Bell Whitmire; her husband of 50 years William (Bill) Volrath; her brothers, Roy C. Whitmire, James Paul...

Feb 5, 2024

Brevard - Brenda M. Hohstadt, 72 of Brevard, NC passed away on Feb. 5, 2024.

She is predeceased by her mother, Mary Edna Leopard and her brother, Parker Eugene Leopard.

She was an educator and worked at the Grove Park Inn, Asheville, NC prior to an accident which left her paralyzed at the age of...