Obituaries

Aug 1, 2023

Julia Jordan Winchester, 103, died Tuesday, August 1, 2023, at Givens Estates Health Center in Asheville.

The youngest child of Thomas Hayden Jordan and Sallie Osteen Jordan, Julia was born on July 2, 1920, in the Calvert section of Transylvania County. She lived there throughout her life. She graduated from Rosman High School and was a lifelong...

Jul 31, 2023

Balsam Grove - Leona Florence McCall age 72, stepped into her heavenly home Monday, July 31, 2023.

Leona was preceded in death by her parents Ward McCall and Mattie Owen McCall, her brother Daniel(Dee) McCall, and sister Martha Taylor.

She was a member of Cathey's Creek Baptist Church where she donated much of her time...

Jul 25, 2023

Brevard - Lou Ella Fields, age 90, passed away on Tuesday, July 25, 2023.

She was the daughter of the late Julius and Dassie Eula Lee Stamey Owens. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her sister, Donna Vee Daves and brothers, Leo and S. T. Owens.

Survivors include her son,...

Jul 25, 2023

Brevard - Kim Norton, 54, passed away Tuesday, July 25th, 2023 at home with her family by her side.

She is celebrating in heaven with her father, Dwight Hendrix, and many other friends and relatives whom she loved.

Kim was a talented artist and loved to sing gospel songs with her family. She was especially...

Jul 23, 2023

In Loving Memory of Larry Eugene Hughey

Larry Eugene Hughey, a beloved father, husband, brother, uncle, and cousin, passed away peacefully at his home early on Sunday morning, July 23, 2023.

Larry was born on March 22, 1949 in Transylvania County, the youngest son of Liston Hughes Hughey and Gladys Huntsinger Hughey. His departure from...

Jul 21, 2023

MARGIE NAOMI HENSON BRYSON

OCTOBER 27, 1931 – JULY 21, 2023

Margie Naomi Henson Bryson, born October 27, 1931, stepped across Heaven's threshold into the arms of her loving Father where her mind is now clear, and she is hurting no more on July 21, 2023. Heavenward bound.

She married the love of...

Jul 14, 2023

Devin Phillips, a native and lifelong resident of Brevard, NC, passed away Friday, July 14, 2023, unexpectedly.

Devin enjoyed fishing, hunting, camping, and building bonfires with his kids. He attended North Henderson High School with the class of 2005. During his time at North, he was a member of the football team, which is a sport he...

Jul 12, 2023

Brevard - Paul C. Morgan, 84, died peacefully in his sleep on July 12, 2023. He was a life-long Gypsy, having lived, worked or served in the Armed Forces, in 24 states and four foreign countries over his long life as a journalist, corporate communications professional and university professor.

Morgan was born to a high school football...

Jul 11, 2023

Balsam Grove - Dewey Galloway passed away Tuesday, July 11, 2023 at the age of 91.

He was preceded in death by his wife of 67 years, Ethel Cumile Owen Galloway, his parents Cos and Bessie Galloway, his sisters Aileen Owens and Kathleen Hoxit, daughter in law Edith Galloway, grandson Wayne Galloway, and daughter in law Tammy...

Jul 8, 2023

Jul 8, 2023

Marvin "David" Britt, 70, of Penrose NC, received the ultimate healing Saturday, July 8, 2023 after a short battle with cancer. Born December 28, 1952, he was the youngest child of the late Milburn and Maybelle Britt.

A loving husband, dad, and pawpaw, he never met a stranger and was related to half of Transylvania County. He...

Jul 6, 2023

Timothy William McGhee "Tim", of Lake Toxaway, went home to be with the Lord on Thursday, July 6, 2023, after a long battle with cancer and many other illnesses.

Tim was a loving husband, dad, papaw, son-in-law, brother, and friend.

He is survived by his wife of 16 years, Sheila; four adult children, Rickie Justus....

Jul 5, 2023

Etowah, N.C. - Lawrence F. Landers passed away July 5th, 2023. Born July 21, 1949, to the late Cornelius Landers and Christine Justus Landers. He was the former owner operator of Etowah Valley Garage where he made many great friends in the community. He never met a stranger and dearly loved his family, his work, his friends, NASCAR and...

Jun 30, 2023

Charles Maitland Pinckney 65, of Tampa, died unexpectedly on June 30, 2023, while vacationing with family at his home in Lake Toxaway, North Carolina. A native of Charleston, South Carolina, Mr. Pinckney received his undergraduate degree with honors from The Citadel and a Master of Business Administration degree from the Duke University Fuqua School of Business.

Charlie...

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...