Obituaries

Oct 1, 2023

Wanda Keith Roy of Pisgah Forest, NC, formally of Roanoke, VA, passed away in her home on Saturday, September 30th, 2023, surrounded by family.

She was a wonderful Mom, Gramma, sister and daughter.  She fought a long, courageous battle with breast cancer for over 8 years.

Wanda was born August 21, 1955, and was a...

Sep 30, 2023

Brevard – James "Hogi" Hunter, age 66, passed away peacefully on Saturday, September 30, 2023 surrounded by his mother and two sisters.

He was the son of the late Robert Hall Hunter. In addition to his father, he was preceded in death by one brother, Fred Michael Hunter.

Hogi was a member of the First...

Sep 24, 2023

Doris Evelyn Shelton Jones, 82, of Lake Toxaway, went home to be with the lord on Sunday, September 24, 2023. She was a true matriarch and will be dearly missed and remembered by the many generations she helped to learn and grow.

Doris, a native of Jackson County, worked extremely hard throughout her life, both on the...

Sep 24, 2023

Wendle "Roger" Sheehan, 75, of Brevard, passed away in his home on September 24, 2023.

He was born on June 6, 1948, in Waynesville in Haywood Co., NC to the late Hillard and Hattie Sheehan.

Roger was a Vietnam veteran serving from 1966-1968. He fought hard for our freedom.

He was preceded in...

Sep 24, 2023

James George Skala of Ann Arbor passed away at his home In Brevard, NC on September 24, 2023, with his loving wife by his side.  He was born on September 18, 1930, to Anna and Frank Skala in Chicago, IL. Jim was an especially proud graduate of the University of Michigan where he excelled in two varsity sports, basketball,...

Sep 23, 2023

Brevard - Cecil Wayman Eubanks age 88, went home to be with his Lord, Saturday, September 23, 2023. Cecil was a loving husband, father, grandfather, and great grandfather.  He enjoyed making people smile, making bluegrass music, and spending time with his family. He was born November 24, 1934 to Clarence and Effie Raines Eubanks. Cecil was preceded in death...

Sep 23, 2023

August 20, 1962 – September 23, 2023

Russell Eric Banther, 61, of Lake Toxaway, NC passed peacefully at Elizabeth House Four Seasons Hospice Care in Flat Rock, NC on September 23, 2023. He was surrounded by family and music he loved.

A veteran of the United States Marine Corps, Russell was honored by staff at...

Sep 22, 2023

Johnny Alfred Henderson went to be with the Lord, September 22, 2023.

He was a life long resident of Transylvania County, NC, born August 19, 1947.

He was proceeded in death by his parents, Oscar Duckworth Henderson and Ernestine Miller Henderson, a brother, TC Henderson, and his beloved son, Billy Edward Henderson.

He...

Sep 21, 2023

Patricia Reece Wright, age 82, of Pisgah Forest, went home to be with the Lord peacefully on Thursday, September 21st, 2023.

She was the daughter of the late Francis and Ethel Reece. She was preceded in death by her beloved husband, Johnny Wright and her two brothers, Buddy and Hal Reece.

Mrs. Wright was born...

Sep 17, 2023

Henry Jackson Long

Henry Jackson Long, 81 of Brevard, North Carolina went to be with his Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ, on September 17, 2023.

Henry was born in Haywood County on December 12, 1941,to Avery Jackson Long and Lois Brown Long.  He graduated salutatorian in his class at Bethel High School in 1959.  After...

Sep 13, 2023

Dennis E. Edwards, 82,  of Etowah, NC, passed away September 13, 2023, at Pardee Hospital, Hendersonville, NC.

He is survived by his loving wife of 48 years,  Maybelle McCall Edwards. He is also survived by two sons, Kevin Edwards of South Korea and Mark Edwards Potter of Maryland; two sisters, Carolyn Owenby and Pecolia Edwards of Pisgah...

Sep 8, 2023

Lewis Ray Murr Sr., age 74 of Brevard, passed away unexpectedly on Friday, September 8th, 2023.

Lewis was preceded in death by his wife Elsa Jean Owen Murr. He is survived by his three children: Ray Murr and wife Dawn of Pisgah Forest, Anita Stamey and husband Brian of Rose Hill, and Chris Murr and wife Angie...

Sep 6, 2023

Dawson Hogsed, 74, of Pisgah Forest, went to be with the Lord on September 6, 2023.  A native of Transylvania County, he was born on February 18, 1949, to the late Harold and Louise Hogsed of Rosman and was the husband of Carol Hogsed.

Dawson was passionate about education.  He was a 1967 graduate of Rosman High...

Sep 6, 2023

On the evening of September 6th, 2023 Professor William Sterling Vorus passed away in his

home on See Off Mountain in Brevard, North Carolina. He was 83 years old.

Professor Vorus, oldest child of Mary (Ware) and William R. Vorus was born on June 29th, 1940

in Columbia, South Carolina.

He...

Sep 1, 2023

Ellen Ray Arant Lee departed this world a graceful warrior surrounded by loved ones on September 1, 2023, leaving behind a legacy of love, music, and inspiration. She was a beloved resident and friend of Cedar Mountain, North Carolina.

Ellen was born on March 12, 1956 in Columbia, SC. She attended college at Converse College achieving a...

Sep 1, 2023

Luther Alan Clay, who was lovingly known as Alan Clay, passed away on September 1, 2023, at the age of 80. He was born on July 7, 1943, in Hendersonville, North Carolina. Growing up in Horse Shoe and Mills River, NC, he went to Mills River Elementary and graduated from West Henderson High School in 1961. Alan furthered his...

Aug 30, 2023

Monica Newton Moore, 53, of Brevard, went home to be with the Lord on Wednesday morning, August 30, 2023, at her home.

She was the daughter of the late Harold Dean Newton Sr. and Rose Conlee Newton. She was also the granddaughter of late Burt Owen and Rosie Stamey Owen and late Glen Newton and Myrtle Newton,  ...

Aug 27, 2023

Rebecca McCall Patterson went to be with the Lord on August 27, 2023. She was born on November 6, 1964, in Pisgah Forest, NC.

She was the daughter of the late Palmo and Ruth McCall. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband Randy Patterson and brother Douglas McCall.

Rebecca...

Aug 24, 2023

Penrose - Leona Allison Zachary 91 entered her heavenly home surrounded by her family on Thursday, August 24, 2023.

A native of Transylvania county. She was born on March 20, 1932 to Ernest Eugene Allison and Sally Huggins Allison. In addition to he parents, she was preceded in death by her husband Jack Logan Zachary, five infants,...

Aug 22, 2023

Pisgah Forest – Kathy Brewer Holliday, age 60, passed away on Monday, August 21, 2023.

She was the daughter of the late Clarence and Catherine Henson Brewer. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by one sister and two brothers.

Kathy was a member of Carr's Hill Baptist Church. She served the...