Obituaries

Jun 27, 2023

Brevard – Robert Eugene "Bob" Taylor passed away on June 27, 2023.

Bob was born on November 17, 1939 in Banner Elk, NC. He was a son to the late Lavoid Floyd and Mary Magdalene Kincaid Taylor. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his sister, Gale Taylor Reece and his brother, Floyd...

Jun 27, 2023

Lyle P. Reedy, 81, of Brevard, North Carolina passed away at home on the morning of June 27, 2023 with his wife and daughters by his side. Lyle was born at home in Judson, Indiana on June 13, 1942 to Charles Leonard and Naomi Alberta Collings Reedy. He was preceded in death by his elder sister Doris Lucille, who...

Jun 19, 2023

Jane Carver Castevens, age 80, of Brevard, passed away peacefully at the Four Seasons Elizabeth House on June 19, 2023.

A native of Andrews, NC., Jane was born on May 13, 1943. She attended Andrews High School and later graduated, with honors, from Western Carolina University. Jane was first married to Jerry Purser, also of Andrews, NC...

Jun 16, 2023

Elizabeth Davis Barrett

DOB 12/22/1947

Death 06/16/2023

Brevard, NC - Libby was born NC December 22, 1947, in Barker's Creek (a suburb of Sylva, NC) to Mildred and Grover Davis who farmed the land and cut timber for a living. Libby's Mom worked hard at the Sylva Buster Brown Factory and Libby learned...

Jun 14, 2023

Barbara Templeton Masterson, age 90, of Brevard, North Carolina, passed away peacefully at Tore's Home on June 14, 2023, three days shy of her 91st birthday. She was surrounded by her children and grandchildren.

A native of Washington, D.C., she was born on June 17, 1932. Miss Templeton attended Theodore Roosevelt High School and the University of...

Jun 13, 2023

James Stephen Tate, 74, died surrounded by his family at the Elizabeth House in Hendersonville, NC on 6/13/2023. He was born November 8, 1948 in Brevard, NC, the son of Harold Tate and Beverly Bowen.

Steve was married to the love of his life, Margaret. This July, Steve and Margaret would have celebrated 50 years of dedication...

Jun 11, 2023

Lake Toxaway - Phyllis Ann Dennis Jones, age 71, left this world on June 11, 2023 to be with her Heavenly Father.

She was the daughter of the late William and Virginia Bean Dennis. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by one brother, Butch Jones and one son, Will Jones.

Phyllis...

Jun 10, 2023

Zeb David Turpin, of Pisgah Forest, N.C., passed away June 10, 2023, at his home following a period of declining health. He was 87 years old.

He is survived by his wife of 66 years, Allie Marie Turpin (née Sentell), a son David Turpin, wife Wanda, two grandsons and two great-grandchildren; a brother James Turpin and seven...

Jun 9, 2023

Lt. Col U.SA.F (Ret) James Walter Poore, "Jim", age 90, passed away on June 9, 2023, and is singing with the heavenly choir.

He was preceded in death by his wife, Maria Marshall Poore and is survived by his son, James Walter Poore, Jr. of Riverside, CA, and his adopted family, Melony and Jonathan Shipman and their...

Jun 7, 2023

Cashiers - Judith Adams Henson (Judy) died peacefully on June 7, 2023.

Judy and her twin sister, Jane, were born on May 18, 1949 in Columbia, South Carolina, to Joseph C. Adams, Jr., and Valeria Hartzog Adams. She graduated from Winthrop University in 1971 and moved to Chapel Hill, North Carolina, where she met her future husband,...

Jun 4, 2023

Carlos Eckel Fisher of Brevard went home to be with the Lord on June 4, 2023, at the age of 74.

He is survived by his beloved wife Mary, his sisters, Michelle Fisher (John), Sharon Hall, and Renee Avirett,, his brother Bramley Fisher (Linda), and sister-in-law Wanda Fisher. He is also survived by his nieces Jessica and...

Jun 3, 2023

Brevard - David Reade Roberts passed away suddenly on June 3, 2023 one day prior to his 67th birthday.

Born June 4, 1956, in Columbus, Indiana, he was the son of Reade A. and Mary E. Roberts (nee Spears). Formerly of Allentown, PA, David attended William Allen High School graduating in 1974 and went on to attend...

Jun 2, 2023

Brevard - Oilver Way Dixon, age 86, peacefully passed away in his sleep on June 2, 2023.

Oliver was preceded in death by, his Mother Alice Perry Dixon, Father Joshua Dixon, Twin Sister Olive May Dixon Hamlin, Niece Loretta Lynne Raines.

Oliver was born on September 4, 1937 in the eastern part of North Carolina...

Jun 1, 2023

Sarah Goodson Hughey, age 72, peacefully passed away at home early morning of June 1, 2023 with her family by her side. Sarah was born on March 16, 1951 in Brevard, N.C. to Floyd and Mildred Goodson. Her parents taught her to have love for her family, love for the Lord and from that, everything would work out.

May 30, 2023

Leon Bracken, loving father and husband passed away on May 30, 2023.

He was a good man who always put his family first and was there for us when we needed him. He was the patriarch of the family and dearly loved his children, daughter in law, and grandchildren. He always bragged about their accomplishments to anyone...

May 29, 2023

Brian Lee McCall, 56, of Balsam Grove, passed away peacefully with his family by his side on May 29th.

He was the son of Rev. Dan and Clara McCall of Balsam Grove.

He is survived by his parents, his wife Melaney, daughter and son-in-law Audria and Blake Lance of Silversteen who are expecting his 2nd...

May 27, 2023

James Michael Robinson

June 9, 1953 - May 27, 2023

Pisgah Forest, North Carolina

James Michael Robinson, 69, of Pisgah Forest, left his earthly home and walked up to his heavenly home at 11:55 a.m. and said, "I'm home". Mike fought the battle well with Giloblastoma Brain Cancer.

Mike is a...

May 27, 2023

Pisgah Forest - Sandra Mae Owen died peacefully at her home on Saturday, May 27, 2023.

She was born in Brevard, NC on April 10, 1961 to Betty Fortune Owen and the late Tillmon Webb Owen.

In addition to her mother Betty, she is survived by her son James Eric Hemphill IV and wife Karyn...

May 24, 2023

Brevard – William Lowe, age 71, passed away on Wednesday, May 24, 2023.

Funeral services will be held 11am, Saturday, June 3, 2023 at Middlefork Baptist Church with the Rev. Chester Chappell and Marty Reid officiating. The family will receive friends one hour prior to the service. Burial will follow the service in Oak Grove Baptist Church...

May 21, 2023

Brevard - Mildred Hazel Buckner, 73, passed away on May 21, 2023, after a period of declining health.

She was a woman of faith and believed in her Savior, Jesus Christ. She loved her family and was very proud of them.

Mildred was preceded in death by, and is now reunited with, parents, Esby and...