Obituaries

Dec 13, 2022

Brevard - Janet (Seay) Shepherd, beloved wife, mother, and friend, died peacefully at her home on December 13, 2022 at the age of 80.

Janet grew up in Woodruff, SC and was the daughter of the late Ibra Falls Seay and Josie (Goodwin) Seay. She graduated from Greenville General Hospital School of Nursing in 1963. Janet worked...

Dec 12, 2022

Gary Ralph Jordan, 81, of Bryson City went home to be with the Lord Monday, December 12, 2022, after an 8-year journey with Dementia. He was a native of West Greenwich, Rhode Island. He is predeceased by his parents Marie and Ralph Jordan and brother Thomas Jordan, and wife Joanne Jordan.

Gary attended both Bryson City Catholic...

Dec 11, 2022

Jeromy Shane Raffield, "Red," departed his earthly life December 11, 2022, at his childhood home surrounded by his loving family, including his devoted wife of 32 years.

Shane's family would like him to be remembered for his love of the outdoors, being an avid deer hunter, his sense of humor and his loving heart. Shane enjoyed picking...

Dec 10, 2022

Jewell B Waldroup, formerly of Brevard, passed from death into everlasting life on Saturday, December 10, 2022.

She was the daughter of the late Garrett and Erna Turner Broughton. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by two brothers and two sisters.

Jewell, also lovingly known as Da, was a devoted wife,...

Dec 8, 2022

Gladys "Louise" Wiggins Maney, 86, our beloved mother, nana, aunt, and friend, went home to be with the Lord on Thursday, December 8, 2022, after a prolonged illness. Lou was born in Swain County on October 30, 1936, and lived most of her life in Brevard, NC. She enjoyed a long career in International Customer Service at Ecusta in...

Dec 6, 2022

Gladys "Ann" Cantrell, 97, passed away December 6, 2022, and entered the presence of her Savior, Jesus Christ.

She was born December 14, 1924, to H.G. Houston and Inez Parrish Houston. The family began in Franklin, NC, moving to Asheville, NC and eventually arriving to stay in Little River, NC. Ann was part of a large family...

Dec 6, 2022

Barbara Faye McCall Jones, age 90, of Brevard, passed away on December 6, 2022.

Mrs. Jones was born March 28, 1932, in Transylvania County. She was the daughter of the late Lawrence Franklin McCall and Nora Lee Hogsed McCall. In addition to her parents, she was also preceded in death by her husband Jay Jones, her brother...

Dec 5, 2022

Donald Hans Mallwitz, of Rosman, passed away peacefully in his sleep on Monday, December 5, 2022. He was a beloved son, brother uncle, and friend.

Donald retired earlier this year hoping to make time to travel. He was preceded in death by his parents, Hans Mallwitz and Rebecca Vaughan, and his wife Leslie.

He is...

Dec 2, 2022

Robert Henry Hellrigel of Pisgah Forest North Carolina passed away in his home December 1, 2022.

He was born December 27, 1941 in Warren New Jersey. He was married twice and had two families. Mr. Hellrigel was a tile setter his entire working life from 1958 to 2018. He had a love for the outdoors and was...

Dec 2, 2022

James "Martin" Tucker II, age 30, of Hendersonville, NC, died suddenly on December 2nd, 2022.

Martin was born August 24th, 1992, in Roanoke, Virginia to Jo Anne Bolt Tucker and James Martin Tucker.

Martin is preceded in death by his grandparents Elsie and William Tucker, Eldon Bolt, and Ruby Johnson. Also, by his uncle, Jeff...

Nov 27, 2022

Penrose - Tony Franklin Meachum, 63, passed away peacefully on November 27, 2022 surrounded by his loving family.

Tony is preceded in death by his parents, James and Betty Jo Meachum; and his brothers, Ashley and Ron Meachum.

Born in Wadesboro, NC on June 20, 1959, Tony was the first of four sons of James...

Nov 26, 2022

Rebekah Hudson Huggins, Becky, of Pisgah Forest, died Saturday, November 26, 2022. She was the daughter of the late John R. Hudson, Sr., and Martha Breese Hudson Fraser, and was the wife of John R. Huggins, Sr.

She was born in Brevard on April 17, 1936. A graduate of Brevard High School and Brevard College, she earned...

Nov 21, 2022

Jollean O. Blake, 75 of Evans, GA and formally of Balsam Grove, NC passed away Monday, November 21, 2022, at Augusta University Medical Center in Augusta, GA.

Jollean is survived by her husband of over 40 years; Steven Blake of Evans, GA, daughter; Kim Hawkins (Doug) of Balsam Grove, NC, sisters; Dora Bell of Fletcher, NC, and...

Nov 20, 2022

Balsam Grove – Brian Keith Rathbone, age 59 passed away Sunday, November 20, 2022.

Born on November 4, 1963 in Yancy County, he was the son of Robert Keith Rathbone and Inza Shalma Blakeley Rathbone.

He was preceded in death by his maternal grandparents, Sam and Jesse Kates Rathbone and Phyllis Smith Gant and Furman...

Nov 19, 2022

Penrose - Bruce Ball of Penrose, NC, passed away peacefully on November 19, 2022.

Bruce was born on April 9, 1952, in Marshall, NC. He is preceded in death by three sisters and two brothers.

He leaves behind his beloved wife of fifty years, Donna. Also left behind are his daughter Amanda Metcalf, her husband...

Nov 19, 2022

Helen W. Summey passed away on November 19, 2022. She was a lifelong resident of Transylvania County.

She was preceded in death by her stepfather Milon L. Nicholson, her mother, Stella Nicholson, husband, J.B. Summey, son, Bruce Summey, sister, Sarah Moody, and brother Carol Whitmire.

Mrs. Summey was a loving wife, mother, grandmother, and a...

Nov 18, 2022

Brevard – Clara Ada Morgan closed her loving eyes for the last time on November 18,2022, and was swept up into heaven by the graceful hands of God.

She was born on September 23, 1938 to the late Elmer Enos and Mary Elizabeth Galloway. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband,...

Nov 16, 2022

Billie Galloway Myers, 47, died at home on November 16, 2022, surrounded by her family and friends. She was born on October 6th, 1975.

In 2002, Billie married James Myers and they soon had a beautiful family with Luke (19), Brady (17), and Journey (11). Billie did everything in full measure and was a dedicated, loving, hard-working...

Nov 15, 2022

Hendersonville – Edward James Young, 57 died unexpectedly November 15, 2022.

He was born July 12, 1965, in Baltimore Maryland to late Charles Edward Young and Ervalee Cole Young. In addition to his parents, Edward was preceded in death by a sister, Brenda Young, and a brother, Charles Edward Young Jr.

Edward graduated from Kennesaw...

Nov 14, 2022

Brevard - Margie LaRocca, 80, passed away at home on November 14, 2022 surrounded by her loved ones, following a brief battle with cancer.

Born in Queens, New York, she was the daughter of the late Arthur Menger and Helen Perry Menger. She was preceded in death by her husband, John LaRocca, and brother, Robert Menger.