Jackie Ann Green (Norman)
Nov 6, 2025
In Loving Memory of Jackie Ann Green
Beloved Teacher, Mother, and Wife
1948 – 2025
Jackie Green, 77, passed away peacefully on November 6, 2025. A devoted educator, loving mother, and cherished wife, Jackie leaves behind a legacy defined by compassion, wisdom, and unwavering love.
Born in Sylva, North Carolina to...
Nancy Victoria Galloway (Mccall)
Nov 5, 2025
Balsam Grove, NC- Nancy Victoria (McCall) Galloway was born on January 1, 1949, and passed away on November 5, 2025.
She was united in marriage to the late William Joe (Bill) Galloway for over 58 years. Nancy is a lifelong resident of Transylvania County.
She worked in various capacities throughout her life including American Thread...
Roy Nelson Ashe
Nov 1, 2025
Pisgah Forest - Roy Nelson Ashe, 81, passed away peacefully in his home Saturday, November 1, 2025 surrounded by his family.
He was born July 28, 1944 to the late Tom and Nina Ashe of Jackson County. Roy was employed at Ecusta Papermill for 39 years and retired as the Mill Manager in 2002. Over the years...
Charles Robinson
Oct 31, 2025
Charles Robinson, age 84, passed away peacefully on October 31, 2025. Born on June 20, 1941, in Brevard North Carolina to the late Clarence and Alma McCall Robinson.
Charles lived a full and rewarding life centered around family, friendship, and his lifelong passion for golf. A dedicated golf professional, Charles spent much of his career as the...
Tawny Brown Mccoy
Oct 30, 2025
Brevard - Tawny Brown McCoy, 63, beloved wife, mother, sister, and friend, passed away on October 30, 2025.
Raised in the Silversteen community, she was the daughter of her first dad, the late Bill Brown, her second dad, the late L.E. Owen, and her mother Paulette Owen. Tawny was a proud graduate of Rosman High School and...
Marie Elaine Mccall (Brown)
Oct 30, 2025
Brevard - Marie Elaine McCall, age 60, went home to be with the Lord on Wednesday, October 30, 2025.
She was united in marriage to Ricky McCall and over their 43 years together they built a loving home rooted in faith and family. Marie worked in service and healthcare for many years and always sought to honor...
Troy Cecil Owen
Oct 27, 2025
Brevard - Troy Cecil Owen, 84, passed away peacefully on Monday morning, October 27, 2025.
He was born September 22, 1941 in Brevard, NC to the late Troy and Lillie Mae Owen. Cecil was a lifelong native of Transylvania County.
In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his loving wife of...
Nathalie Marie Britt (Moffitt)
Oct 23, 2025
To know her is to love her — remembering Nathalie Marie Britt
February 16, 1988 – October 23, 2025
Nathalie Marie Britt (Moffitt), 37, of Brevard, North Carolina, went home to be with her Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ on October 23, 2025, surrounded by those who loved her most.
Born and raised...
Saranne Florence Whitney (D'Albenas)
Oct 23, 2025
Pisgah Forest - Saranne Florence (d'Albenas) Whitney, age 83, passed away peacefully on Thursday morning, October 23, 2025, having lived a life filled with love, grace, and unwavering faith in Jesus Christ.
Saranne was born on September 21, 1942, in Nassau, Bahamas to Donald and Dorathea d'Albenas. She graduated from St. Andrew's School and obtained her bachelor's...
Roland Abraham Blanton
Oct 23, 2025
Roland Abraham Blanton, 89, beloved husband, father, grandfather, brother, uncle and friend passed away peacefully, surrounded by family, friends and loved ones on Thursday, October 23, 2025.
He was born in Sylva and graduated from Sylva-Webster High School. Afterwards, he served in the Army where he was stationed at Forts Gordon, Lee and Jackson. He attended WCU....
Benton Josiah Bartlett
Oct 20, 2025
Benton "Ben" Josiah Bartlett, 87, of Brevard passed away Monday, October 20, 2025, at Pruitt Health (The Oaks) – Brevard following a brief illness.
Ben was born on Aug 11, 1938, in Meadville, PA to father, Benton R. and mother, Louise (Clark) Bartlett. He graduated from Stevens Institute of Technology in Hoboken, NJ in June 1960 with...
Edison Walter Wirtz Jr.
Oct 17, 2025
Mills River- Edison "Eddie" W. Wirtz, Jr., 83, passed away on October 17, 2025.
Eddie was born December 21, 1941 in Transylvania County to Edison W. Wirtz, Sr. and Freddie Lee Austin Wirtz. He was the oldest of three children with two sisters. Most of Eddie's youth was spent in the Panama Canal Zone where he formed...
Brian Scott Kassel Sr.
Oct 13, 2025
Pisgah Forest - Brian Scott Kassel, Sr., age 65, passed away on October 13, 2025.
Brian was born on September 22, 1960, in Erie County, New York, to Charles and Betty Kassel. One of six children, he grew up with four brothers and one sister. During his high school years, Brian excelled in track and field, holding...
Brayden Austin Ward
Oct 12, 2025
Brayden Austin Ward, a remarkable young man from Brevard, passed away on Sunday, October 12, 2025, at the tender age of 19.
Born with a heart of gold, Brayden's love for his family and friends was boundless. He was a graduate of Brevard High School's class of 2024 and had recently embarked on a welding program at...
Shirley Louise Ayers
Oct 6, 2025
Shirley L. Ayers, 77, of Brevard, passed away peacefully at Mission Hospital on October 6, 2025, following period of declining health. She was the daughter of the late Ticie T Ayers, Sr and the late Eva Phillips Ayers.
A graduate of Brevard High School, she attended AB Tech and worked at St Joseph's and Mission Hospital Systems...
Dennis Wayne Stewart
Oct 4, 2025
Dennis Wayne Stewart, 74 of Transylvania County, NC, passed away peacefully on October 4, 2025 surrounded by love.
He was born on February 24,1951 to the late Clyde and Cornelia Stewart.
He was a proud graduate of Rosman High School, Class of 1969. He loved playing football for the Rosman Tigers and held the deepest...
Harry Gilbert Harris
Oct 1, 2025
Harry Gilbert Harris, age 74, passed away on October 1, 2025. Harry was born August 12, 1951, in Brevard, NC. Harry lived a life defined by his unwavering love for his family, a strong work ethic, selfless service, and faith in God.
On October 30, 1973, Harry married the love of his life, Lorene. Together, they built...
Gregory Charles Evans
Oct 1, 2025
Gregory "Greg" Charles Evans, 72, of Brevard, North Carolina, passed away peacefully on October 1, 2025, with family by his side. Greg was born on July 24, 1953, in Springfield, Massachusetts, to the late Frederick and Esther Evans.
He is survived by his devoted wife of 48 years, Susan "Sue" Evans; three children, Matthew (Natalie) Evans, Erica...
Ernest Gene Taylor
Sep 24, 2025
Ernest Gene "Rusty" Taylor, 77, passed away suddenly on September 24, 2025, in Cullowhee, North Carolina. Born on August 2, 1948, in Columbus, Ohio, Rusty lived a vibrant and full life marked by dedication to family, service to his country, and a passion for the things he loved most (The Ohio State Buckeyes!!!).
Rusty graduated from West...
Barbara Susan Janowitz
Sep 22, 2025
Barbara Susan Janowitz of Brevard, NC passed away peacefully on Monday, September 22, 2025. Born to Jacob & Dorothy Kantrowitz in 1942, Barbara grew up in Bronx, New York, the second-born of four daughters in the Kantrowitz family.
Barbara attended The City College of New York before earning her Ph. D. in Political Economy at Johns Hopkins...
