Russell Eric Banther
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...
Johnny Alfred Henderson
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...
Patricia R Wright
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...
Henry Jackson Long
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...
Dennis Edwin Edwards
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...
Lewis Ray Murr
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...
Dawson Harold Hogsed
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...
William Sterling Vorus
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...
Ellen Ray Lee
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...
Luther Alan Clay
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...
Monica Rose Moore
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, ...
Rebecca Mccall Patterson
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...
Leona Ernestine Zachary
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,...
Kathy Mae Holliday
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...
Farrell Parker
Aug 21, 2023
Sapphire - Farrell Parker was born September 8,1952 in Sylva, NC. His parents were Elbert and Latrelle Merck Parker. He passed from this life to his next life August 21, 2023, at Four Seasons Elizabeth House, in Henderson County, NC.
The youngest of 8 children, he grew up in the Rhodes Cove Community of Sylva and had...
Delos Gerald Fisher
Aug 18, 2023
Delos Gerald Fisher went to be with the Lord on August 18,2023. He was born November 08, 1965, in Brevard, NC.
He is survived by a brother, Larry Fisher(Marie); sisters Mary Telles (Tom Lewis), Vivian Ziegler (Russell), and Lisa Rampey (Kirk).
He was proceeded in death by his father, LC Fisher, mother Cathy Enloe, and...
James Edwin Taylor
Aug 17, 2023
James Edwin (Ed) Taylor, 86, of Brevard, NC passed away, Thursday, August 17, 2023 at his residence.
He was a native of Graham County and the son of the late Robert Ross and Mary Conly Taylor. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his bride, Clara Sue Messer Taylor and brother, Robert Ross...
Arvella Parker Chambers
Aug 16, 2023
Arvella Parker Chambers passed away on Wednesday, August 16th, 2023. Arvella was born on August 26, 1936, to her parents Vella & Lenora Parker. She was married to her loving husband, Doyle Austin Chambers, for 66 years. He adored her and cared for her, always staying by her side. She was a loving wife, mother, and grandmother who always...
Jean Fraser Jones
Aug 7, 2023
Barbara Jean Fraser Jones, 78, of Brevard, NC died peacefully surrounded by family on Monday, August 7, 2023 after a year-long battle with cancer.
Jean Jones was born January 9, 1945, in Athens, Georgia, the daughter of Jack and Carolyn (Chapman) Fraser. She grew up in Atlanta, attending the Westminster Schools. She attended the University of Georgia...
