Obituaries

Oct 23, 2023

Brevard - Ruth Avery Moss Moore, 83, passed away after an extended illness on Monday, October 23, 2023.

Ruth was the only child of the late Clarence Clifton Moss and Avery Mauney Moss.

Born in Fayetteville, NC, she graduated from Charles L. Coon High School in 1958 in Wilson, NC and Meredith College in 1961....

Oct 22, 2023

Peter Bende Juhl, 88, passed away on October 22nd, 2023. He was born in Fords, New Jersey, the only son of Frances and Bende Juhl.  He is survived by two sisters: Dorothy Furdock of St. Augustine, Florida and Hester Chinchar of Lewes, Delaware.

With his first wife, Patricia Maguire, he had two daughters: Pamela Ann Sokoler of...

Oct 22, 2023

Wanda Gail Anders

January 2, 1949 – October 22, 2023

Wanda Gail Anders, 74, of Rosman, Transylvania County, NC, passed away unexpectedly in her home on Sunday, October 22, 2023.

A native of Transylvania County, she was the oldest daughter of Arthur Elliott and Bessie Lee Gravley Anders. In addition to her parents,...

Oct 22, 2023

Pisgah Forest - Molly K. Morgan, 91, went home to be with the Lord on Sunday, October 22, 2023.  A native of Transylvania County, she was the daughter of the late Carl Killian, Sr. and Elsie Gray Killian.  She was also preceded in death by her husband Charles W. Morgan, a son, Charles Dennis Morgan and her brother Carl...

Oct 21, 2023

Margaret W. Guilkey 90 (Peggy) passed to heaven on Saturday 21st, 2023 after an extended illness.  Peggy was born 1-17-1933 in Toxaway, to Elbert and Ida Whitmire. She was the middle of 5 kids.

Peggy was preceded in death by her parents Elbert and Ida.  Her loving husband of 31 years Charles (Chuck).  Brothers Joe (Joyce), Ted...

Oct 20, 2023

Cleon McCall, 76, of Brevard, passed away on October 20, 2023.

He was the son of the late Walter and Ella Mae McCall of Brevard.  In addition to his parents, he was also preceded in death by a brother, Douglas.

Survivors include four sisters, Helen Cornett, Wanda Henderson, and Betty McKinney all of Brevard, and...

Oct 15, 2023

Pisgah Forest - Loretta Glover Bagwell, age 88, went to be with our Lord on Sunday, October 15, 2023.

She was the daughter of the late Marion and Louise Glover of Gadsden, AL. She was also preceded in death by her husband, M. Ray Bagwell.

She was a very much loved, wife, mother, and grandmother....

Oct 13, 2023

On Friday, October 13th, 2023, Angela gained her sweet angel wings leaving her earthly home and entering into her Heavenly one. Angela was a devoted Wife, Momma, Nana, Sister, Daughter, and Friend. She loved her family with all she had and put others before herself even unto the end.

She enjoyed crafting and baking, spending time with...

Oct 12, 2023

Annastasia Reidl Owen, 90, of Lake Toxaway formerly of Germany, went to be with the Lord on October 12, 2023.

She is preceded in death by her husband of 48 years, John Henry Owen, her son John Henry Owen Jr., and her daughter Anna Pearl (Owen) Murry.

Mrs. Owen is survived by her two sons,...

Oct 11, 2023

Helen Poderis Hardin, age 96, of Brevard, passed away peacefully on October 11, 2023.

She was preceded in death by her husband of 67 years, Clarence C. Hardin, and her son, Glen C. Hardin.

She is survived by a number of nieces and nephews.

Helen was born in Wilkes-Barre, PA. After her schooling,...

Oct 8, 2023

Dorothy Baxter Johnson, of Brevard, passed away Sunday, Oct. 8, 2023, at the age of 91, from natural causes.

She was preceded in death by her husband Jack Johnson and her son Scott Johnson, who passed away last year.

She is survived by her sons Chris Johnson, David Johnson and Daryl Johnson and her grandsons,...

Oct 6, 2023

Sapphire - John H Edwards born March 21, 1932 passed away Friday, October 6, 2023 in Highlands Hospital.

John Edwards was born in Cullman Alabama and attended public schools in Cullman. He was the son of the late John Hardy, Sr. and Athalene Heck Edwards. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his...

Oct 5, 2023

Brevard - Bonnie Lou Owen, 82, passed away October 5, 2023, at Mission Hospital in Asheville.

She was born in Wheeling, West Virginia, to Julius and Virginia Zwicker.  She attended school in Towson, Maryland and later graduated from Bucknell University with a Bachelor of Arts in Psychology in 1963.  She also attained a master's degree in social...

Oct 2, 2023

Edgar James (Junior) Smith, Jr., age 78, of Nancy Mountain, Rosman, North Carolina passed away the morning of October 2, 2023. He was born to the late Edgar James Smith, Sr. and the late Oma Queen Smith. In addition to his parents, he is preceded in death by his brother Harold Smith.

Junior enjoyed spending time with...

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...