Dixie Owen
Nov 25, 2023
Our Precious Mama and Granny, Dixie Owen, passed away on Sunday, November 25, 2023 with her childen by her side.
She was born on May 10, 1935 in Jackson County to the late Henry and Emma Owen.
In additions to her parents she was preceded in death by a daughter Teresa Breedlove, step-children Rachel Swangim...
Lynwood Franklin Waller
Nov 24, 2023
Lynwood Franklin Waller (Lyn), born November 25th, 1949, passed away on November 24th, 2023, one day shy of his 74th birthday after a short but intense battle with lung cancer.
He is survived by his wife of 35 years, Teresa (Terri) Waller, his oldest daughter Kimberly Waller, granddaughter Kristina Waller and 2 great grandchildren. His oldest son,...
William Agrella
Nov 23, 2023
Bill Agrella, born William, entered the world in Fall River, Massachusetts on April 10, 1949, Easter Sunday. He exited this journey on Thanksgiving Day, November 23. He spent his 74 years giving everything his full energy, attention, and effort. He was raised in a single-parent household by his mother, Florentine Laliberte, and grew up with his younger sister, Sharon...
Hazel Lois Mccall
Nov 23, 2023
Our precious wife, mom, and mamaw, Hazel Aiken McCall, went peacefully home to
be with our Lord and Savior early on Thursday November 23rd, 2023.
She was born on August 27th, 1945 in Transylvania County to the late
Marvin and Lois Aiken.
In addition to her parents, she was preceded in...
Sophia Frances Ruggieri
Nov 18, 2023
Sophia Frances Ruggieri, of Dacula, GA, passed on November 18, 2023 at the age of 23, due to complications from Type 1 Diabetes.
A recent graduate of the University of Georgia with a B.A. in Communications, Sophia was preparing to embark on her career. All who were blessed to know Sophia were touched by her infectious free...
Nancy Owen
Nov 18, 2023
Pisgah Forest - Nancy Turbyfill Owen, 78, of Brevard passed away peacefully surrounded by her family on the morning of Saturday November 18, 2023.
She was born on August 23, 1945 in Opelika, Alabama to the late Martin and Alice Bowen Turbyfill while he was serving in the military. They later moved to Brevard, where she grew...
Milford Clyde Hubbard
Nov 15, 2023
Brevard - Milford Clyde Hubbard 92, a native of Transylvania County, went home to be with the Lord on November 15, 2023.
Milford was born on September 17, 1931. He was a devoted Christian, husband and father.
He was proceeded in death by his parents Clyde and Ruth Reese Hubbard and one brother, Sherill Hubbard....
Walter Bunyan Raxter
Nov 14, 2023
Pisgah Forest - Walter Bunyan Raxter, age 86, passed away Tuesday, November 14, 2023 and now resides in his heavenly home in the arms of Jesus and was welcomed into heaven by his parents and siblings who were there to meet him.
He was born August 13, 1937, the 13th of 14 children, to Perry Elzie Raxter...
Jimmie Ray Canup
Nov 12, 2023
Jimmie Ray Canup
7/7/1940-11/12/2023
Brevard- Jimmie Ray Canup, 83, passed away on Sunday, November 12th, 2023.
Jim, a Transylvania native, was born on July 7th, 1940 to his parents J.B. Canup and Ora Shook Canup of Brevard. He was a brother to Joanne Jenkins and John Canup. After graduating from Brevard High School...
Priscilla Ann Aiken
Nov 9, 2023
Rosman – Priscilla Stansel Aiken, age 84, went home to be with the Lord on Thursday, November 9, 2023.
She was a daughter of the late Henry and Hurchell Powell Stansel. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Carl Aiken, brothers, Henry, Jr., Clarence, Carroll, Donald and Gerald Stansel, sisters, Frances...
Barbara Sue Mccall
Nov 9, 2023
Barbara Sue McCall, 76 of Balsam Grove, NC, passed away November 9, 2023 after complications from a brief illness.
She was preceded in death by her father, Ira C. McCall, her mother, Vera Ellen Owen McCall, two brothers, James Cecil McCall and Robert Wayne McCall and a niece, Kelly McCall Parker. She is survived by three sisters,...
Reba Galloway Morgan
Nov 6, 2023
Reba Galloway Morgan of Brevard, age 87, went to be with the Lord on Monday November 6th, 2023. She was the daughter of the late Elmer and Mary Elizabeth (Kinsey) Galloway. She was preceded in death by husband William Junior Morgan, son Marty Landon Morgan, two brothers Paul Galloway and Robert Galloway, and two sisters Ruby Pennell and Clara...
Hubert Clifton Brown
Nov 5, 2023
Surrounded by his loving family at home, Hubert Clifton Brown, Sr. passed away peacefully on November 5, 2023, at the age of 81 in Brevard, North Carolina.
He was born on April 17, 1942, in the River Township of Jackson County, NC to the late Elva Octavia Brown and the late Alvin Luker. In addition to his...
Mary Jane Reese
Nov 5, 2023
Jane Powell Reese, age 81, of Rosman, passed away at Transylvania Regional Hospital on November 5, 2023.
Jane was a lifelong resident of Rosman. A dedicated and active member of East Fork Baptist Church for over 70 years. It was there that she met and served with her lifelong love, Gerald.
Miss Jane worked at...
Jonathan Ridell Breedlove
Nov 2, 2023
Jonathan Ridell Breedlove, 45, of Brevard, passed away on Thursday, November 2, 2023.
Jonathan was a Transylvania County resident and was the son of the late Clinton Breedlove and Donna Jones Breedlove. In addition to his parents, he was also preceded in death by a brother, Jason Breedlove.
He was employed as a cook at...
William Roy Pressley
Oct 31, 2023
Pisgah Forest - William Roy Pressley (Bill), 84, went home to be with the Lord on Tuesday, October 31, 2023 surrounded by family.
A native of Jackson County and longtime resident of Transylvania County, he was the son of the late Roy and Alma Pressley. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his...
Eula Morgan
Oct 30, 2023
Blantyre - Eula "Pat" Morgan, 92, went home to be with the Lord peacefully in her sleep on Monday, October 30, 2023 at her residence.
A lifelong resident of Transylvania County, she was the daughter of the late Ott and Alma Wells. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Gaynard Morgan...
Michael Howard Sanders
Oct 28, 2023
Michael Howard Sanders
Michael Howard Sanders passed peacefully to The Great Adventure on October 28, 2023, after a brief illness.
Mr. Sanders was born in Leyte, Philippine Islands on September 17, 1945, to Major Walter W. Sanders and Helen Cecilio Sanders. A graduate of the University of South Carolina and the University of South Carolina...
Roy Penchansky
Oct 23, 2023
Brevard - Roy Penchansky, took his last cruise with his loving wife, Elizabeth W. Bates, disembarking from this world on October 23 in Malta.
Roy was born in Bayonne, NJ, on Sept. 24, 1934, to Samuel and Florence (Bass) Penchansky. His father, a butcher, owned a wholesale kosher meat distribution firm which he operated with two brothers....
