Frank Harry Kuhn
Dec 25, 2023
Frank Henry Kuhn (or as many knew him, "Ouigo") of Pisgah Forest, NC, passed away peacefully on the morning of 25 December 2023 at Haywood Regional Medical Center in Clyde, NC at the age of 80. He was born to Frank and Virginia Kuhn in Nyack, NY on 11 December 1943.
He is survived by his brother-in-law...
Betty Hensley Brown
Dec 25, 2023
Betty Hensley Brown passed away on Christmas Day, 2023 at Fair Oaks Health & Rehabilitation in Fairfax, VA, surrounded by her family.
She was preceded in death by her husband Dwight and their infant daughter Cynthia. Betty is survived by her daughter Leslie Cady and her husband Paul of Ashburn, VA, as well as her grandsons Zachary...
William Joe Galloway
Dec 23, 2023
Balsam Grove - William Joe Galloway (Bill) passed away Saturday, December 23rd, 2023. He is preceded in death by his parents: Wiley and Bessie Burrell Galloway, his brother, Jim Galloway, his sister, Patsy Galloway Patterson, and nephew Benjamin Galloway.
Bill was educated at Rosman High School, Rosman NC. He then worked at Olin Paper Mill for a...
Aida Raquel Lee
Dec 21, 2023
Aida R. Lee, age 97, passed away peacefully on December 21, 2023, in Brevard, North Carolina where she had traveled from St. Petersburg to spend Christmas with three of her daughters.
Aida was born in Quetzaltenango, Guatemala, the youngest of four. She was the mother of seven children: Joseph Frances Lee of Denver, CO.; Marcia Annette Lee...
Beverly Ann Genaw
Dec 21, 2023
Brevard - Beverly Ann Genaw, age 93, died December 21, 2023 in Hendersonville, NC under the wonderful and compassionate care of The Greens At Hendersonville and Four Seasons Hospice.
Beverly was a devoted and loving wife to Thomas J Genaw, a loving mother to her six children Debbie Genaw of Winter Springs, Fl; Sandy O'Steen (Gary) of...
Carolyn Baker
Dec 13, 2023
Brevard - Carolyn Sue (Worley) Baker, born on August 21, 1946, transitioned peacefully from this life on December 13, 2023, surrounded by her loving family after a courageous battle against cancer. Born in Madison County, North Carolina, she was the beloved daughter of the late Andrew and Nellie Worley. Married to Daniel Baker, Carol was a devoted mother to...
Jeanette Ford
Dec 12, 2023
Brevard - Jeanette Harrison Ford, age 95, a woman of unwavering faith, passed away on Tuesday, December 12, 2023. Born in Franklin, North Carolina on April 2, 1928, she was the proud daughter of Clara and Earl Harrison. She was preceded in death by her husband Garris, her husband John, her beloved sons Gary and Joe, and her brother...
Oscar Reiner
Dec 12, 2023
Brevard - Oscar Reiner Jr passed away on December 12, 2023.
Born on March 3rd, 1928 in Manhattan, New York City, to Oscar Sr and Emma Singler Reiner. He was preceded in death by his parents, wife Isabelle, and sister Emma R. Novotny
He was educated in New York City, and Wellsburg high school, New...
Robert Keith Rathbone
Dec 9, 2023
Balsam Grove - Robert Keith Rathbone 85, passed away December 9, 2023.
He was born July 25, 1938 in Yancey County North Carolina to the late Sam and Jessie Kates Rathbone.
His grandparents were Welzie + Melissa Rathbone, and George + Hessie Kates.
He is proceeded in death by his son, Brian Keith...
Charles Albert Salter
Dec 8, 2023
Charles Albert "Bubba" Salter age 58 of Pisgah Forest went peacefully to his heavenly home on Friday, December 8, 2023.
A life long resident of Transylvania County. He graduated from Blue Ridge Community College in 1985 with a degree in Machine Shop Technology. He worked at Eaton later known as Borg Warner in Fletcher, NC for 34...
Pearl Hunter
Dec 4, 2023
Sapphire - Cora Pearl Cloer Hunter, age 86, departed this life on December 4, 2023 at Brookdale Walden Ridge surrounded by loved ones.
Pearl was born on October 18, 1937 in Sapphire, North Carolina. She attended secretarial school in Atlanta and then took her first job in Chicago. Later, she became a legal secretary and then a...
John Kay Sentelle
Dec 2, 2023
John K. Sentelle passed away peacefully on 12/2/23 surrounded by his "girls", wife of 52 years, Sheila and daughters Amanda and Melissa. He was proud that he was a fourth generation Transylvania County resident and loved the mountains and local community. He was an avid runner, cyclist, golfer, pickle ball player, fly fisher, and a fishing consultant to his...
Matthew Israel Barton
Dec 2, 2023
Matthew Israel Barton, age 43, of Pisgah Forest, son of Pastor Randy and Mrs. Doris Summey Barton,
went to be with the LORD, Saturday night December 2nd, 2023 surrounded by his loving family.
He was an employee of Comporium in Brevard for over 20 years and served as a Line Technician.
He leaves...
Gary Douglas Babb
Nov 28, 2023
Brevard - Gary Douglass Babb, age 80, passed away on November 28, 2023. A resident of Brevard, he was the son of the late Kenneth and Burnice Babb. In addition to his parents, he was also preceded in death by his sister Becky Gregory and brothers, David Babb, Wayne Babb and Tony Babb.
Born in Portsmouth, Virginia...
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...
