Kathy Cowick Lee (Cowick)
Sep 22, 2025
Katherine "Kathy" Louise Lee, 79 years old, beloved wife, mother, grandmother, sister, aunt, and friend, went home to be with the Lord on September 22, 2025. She passed peacefully, surrounded by her family and dear friends.
Kathy was the devoted wife of 58 years to Russell Lee, and the proud mother of Amy Duvall and Laura Beynon....
James Thomas Levi
Sep 20, 2025
Brevard - James "Thomas" Levi of Brevard, NC passed away peacefully in his home on September 20, , 2025.
Thomas was born in Green River, NC to Thomas Wesley and Julia Beddingfield Levi. He grew up in Tuxedo, NC until he moved to Brevard, NC in the 1980's. He worked at TVS, Hardee's, and Burger King until...
Jane Gayle Chester (Mikell)
Sep 12, 2025
Brevard - Jane Mikell Chester, passed away peacefully on September 12, 2025, after a long battle with Alzheimer's Disease. Born on February 12, 1942, in Jacksonville, Florida, she wasted no time making her mark on the world—starting with capturing the heart of her high school sweetheart, Jim. They married in 1959, beginning a lifelong adventure filled with music, love,...
Roland Lee Owens
Sep 12, 2025
Roland L. Owens, 80, of Brevard, NC gained his wings on September 12, 2025, at The Oaks in Brevard, ending a full and wonderful life of 80 years.
Roland spent 3 years in service to his country in the Army and was deployed in Vietnam until his honorable discharge in 1969 due to medical injury that caused...
Dollie Elizabeth Sizemore (Leopard)
Sep 8, 2025
Dollie Elizabeth Leopard Sizemore passed away peacefully into her heavenly home on September 8, 2025, surrounded by family.
Born June 12, 1938, in Glenville, NC, she was a daughter of the late Albert and Elizabeth McCall Leopard.
Dollie was a devoted wife to Dewey Sizemore for 69 years and cherished her family. Her life was...
Elizabeth Ann Chappell (Breedlove)
Sep 7, 2025
Elizabeth Ann Breedlove Chappell went home to be with her Lord and Savior on Sunday, September 7, 2025.
Born in Transylvania County, she was the daughter of the late Jesse and Lola Breedlove.
Elizabeth was a woman of quiet resilience, who worked tirelessly to help no provide for her family. With little, she created enough,...
Glenn Earl Davis
Sep 7, 2025
Glenn E. Davis, 88, of Pisgah Forest, NC gained his wings on September 07, 2025, at his home in Little River surrounded by family and ending a full and wonderful life of 88 years.
Glenn spent 26 years in service to his country in the Navy and Navy Reserves until his retirement in 1990. He also worked...
James Alee Galloway
Sep 4, 2025
James Galloway
July 15, 1944 – September 4, 2025
It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of James Galloway, a beloved husband, father, grandfather, neighbor, and friend, who went to be with the Lord on September 4, 2025, at the age of 81.
Born on July 15, 1944, in Brevard,...
Henry Tosar Delcueto
Sep 1, 2025
Henry DelCueto 66, of Pisgah Forest, passed away Monday September 1, 2025, at The Elizabeth House. He was born in Atlanta, GA, and moved to NC to be near his family.
He is preceded in death by his parents, Dr. Jose and Emelia DelCueto and his brother Michael DelCueto.
Survivors include his son, Matthew DelCueto,...
John Paul Mccrary
Aug 30, 2025
Brevard - John Paul McCrary, 86, went home to be with the Lord on Saturday, August 30, 2025. He passed away at home, doing what he loved, working outside on a sunny day, with a beautiful view of the mountains.
He was preceded in death by his dearly loved mother, Nola McCrary; his brothers, Willard McCrary and...
Jean Mcintyre Smith
Aug 27, 2025
Hendersonville - Jean M. Smith died peacefully on August 27, 2025.
Jean's devoted husband James F. ("Jim") Smith preceded her in death on February 3, 2025, just after they celebrated 70 years of marriage.
Jean and Jim were both North Carolina natives. Jean graduated from the Women's College of North Carolina. Jim graduated from UNC...
Lois Rose Hendrix
Aug 27, 2025
Lois Rose Hendrix
August 8, 1944 - August 27, 2025
Brevard, NC
Lois Rose Hendrix, a devoted wife, mother, and servant of the Lord, passed away on August 27, 2025, at the age of 81 surrounded by family. Born on August 8, 1944 to Charles Brenson and Alvie Messer Rose, in Haywood County,...
Kimberlyn Aldridge (Byrd)
Aug 26, 2025
Pisgah Forest – Kimberlyn Byrd Aldridge, 65, passed away on August 26, 2025 surrounded by her loved ones at the Elizabeth House, where she received wonderful and compassionate care.
Born and raised in Brevard, Kim built her life in the community she loved. She dedicated 45 years of service to Comporium before retiring. Outside of work, she...
Tommy Lee Shipman
Aug 25, 2025
Tommy Lee Shipman, 71, of Pisgah Forest, went home to be with the Lord on Monday, August 25, 2025.
He was born on December 20, 1953, in Brevard, NC. Tommy was a big man with a big heart and a big personality. He loved his family, friends, Harley-Davidson's, football and the Big Empty Farm. Most days he...
Jeanne Wiley Hunter
Aug 21, 2025
Jeanne Wiley Hunter (95) passed Jeanne away peacefully the morning of August 21, 2025, surrounded by loved ones.
She was preceded in death by her husband of 69 years, Robert H. "Rabbit" Hunter, and her two sons, Fred Michael and James Paul.
Jeanne was born in Rock Hill, SC and attended Brevard High School. She...
Andrew Robert Mellas
Aug 21, 2025
Brevard - Andrew Robert Mellas, 92, died Aug. 21, 2025, in the home he built. He was born Dec. 12, 1932, to the late Nicolas Andreas Mellas and Dorothea Gertrude Schembs Mellas of Mount Holly, N.J.
He served in the U.S. Army starting in 1953, including two years stationed in Germany, and the Army reserves until 1961....
Ernest Bradley Rollins
Aug 20, 2025
Hendersonville - Ernest "Brad" Bradley Rollins, 47, passed away on August 20, 2025. Brad was born on August 10, 1978, in Transylvania County to Ernest and Rose Rollins.
In 2002, Brad married Vanessa, and together they were blessed with one child, Matteo Rollins. Brad loved his child deeply and was endlessly proud.
Those who were...
Bruce Alan Burney
Aug 19, 2025
Brevard - Bruce Burney (68) passed away at his home on August 19, the same date on which his father passed in 2011. Diagnosed with glioblastoma in 2023, Bruce underwent surgery, numerous types of treatment, and made seven trips to the Tisch Brain Tumor Center at Duke, outlasting his initial prognosis by 10 months. Throughout his cancer journey Bruce...
Peggy Sewell Singleton
Aug 17, 2025
Brevard - Peggy Sewell Singleton, age 82, passed away peacefully on Sunday, August 17, 2025. Born on December 31, 1943, in Hartwell, Georgia, she was the beloved daughter of Mary and John Sewell.
Peggy pursued her education at West Georgia College, graduating in 1963, and dedicated her life to teaching. She began her career as a high...
