Denise Kathy Veenhof
Jan 14, 2023
Denise "Dee" Rozier Veenhof, 65, passed away on Saturday, January 14, 2023. Her great smile, joy of life and love of people will be missed by all that knew her.
She was preceded by her husband Willem Dirk Veenhof of Brevard; her mother, Doris Bullock Rozier of Brevard, NC; and her father, Clifford James Rozier of Lizella,...
Joan Lee Rundell
Jan 13, 2023
Joan Rundell, 76, of Brevard, formerly of Miami Springs, Florida, passed away on Jan. 13, 2023, after a brief illness.
Born in Cincinnati on Sept. 17, 1946, to her parents, Clinton and Marjorie Henry (also formerly of Brevard), she moved to Miami with them, graduating from Coral Gables High School in 1964. In 1967, she began working...
Ronald Lee Whitmire
Jan 13, 2023
Surrounded by loved ones, MSgt Ronald Lee Whitmire, USAF Retired, 78 of Brevard, passed gently and peacefully into the arms of our Savior, the Lord Jesus Christ on Friday, January 13, 2023.
He was preceded in death by his grandparents Cad and Bessie Whitmire of Brevard and Ola Galloway of Brevard, parents Essie Galloway Whitmire of Brevard...
Jimmy Wilkerson Owen
Jan 13, 2023
Rosman - Jimmy W. Owen, age 81, our devoted husband, father, and grandfather went home with the Lord on January 13, 2023.
He is survived by his wife Irene Owen, his children Jeff (Tracie) Owen, Kay (Wendell) Owen, Odell (Antje) Owen, and Jamie Owen, his step-children Chris (Misty) McCall and Marty McCall, nine grandchildren, two great-grandchildren, and...
Eddie Lee Brown
Jan 13, 2023
Eddie Lee Brown, born November 29th, 1963, went to his heavenly home January 13th, 2023, with his devoted sister Susan and brother-in-law Jamie by his side.
He was preceded in death by his mother and father, Irene and Clarence Brown, His Maternal grandparents Tally and Willie Whitmire, his Paternal grandparents Bayne and Myrtle Brown, and many aunts,...
Tommy Lee Willix
Jan 12, 2023
Pisgah Forest - Tommy Lee Willix, 83, went home to be with the Lord and his sweetheart Gaye Thursday, Jan. 12, 2023.
He was the son of the late Rev. Thomas L. Willix and Coy Willix Medling. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his loving wife Gaye McCoy Willix and one infant...
Richard Allen Holden
Jan 10, 2023
Brevard - Richard Allen Holden, Sr., 79, went to his Heavenly Home to be with his Heavenly Father January 10, 2023.
A native of Transylvania County, he was the youngest of 10 children of the late Frank Edmond Holden and Bertha Mason Holden. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his three brothers,...
Howard Leslie Gibson
Jan 10, 2023
Lake Toxaway - Howard Gibson, beloved father, grandfather, uncle, brother, and friend passed away
late in the evening on Tuesday, January 10, 2023.
Howard was a long-time resident of Lake Toxaway, NC. He was a kind and generous
man, who loved fishing, hunting, and spending time surrounded by his family and friends. He...
Mary Jo Garner
Jan 8, 2023
Brevard, NC – Mrs. Mary Jo Fayssoux Garner of Connestee Falls/Brevard, NC passed away peacefully on 1/8/2023. She was born on November 29, 1938.
A resident of Brevard, NC for the last 30 years, she grew up in Greenville, SC where she graduated from Greenville High School and Furman University. She was married for over 60 years...
Wallace Vernie Owens
Jan 7, 2023
Rev. Wallace Vernie Owens of Tuckasegee passed away on Saturday, January 7, 2023, just a few days short of his 90th birthday.
He was the son of Rev. Marcus Blye Owens and Altoona Owens. Rev. Owens was preceded in death by his parents, a sister and brother, as well as his wife, Annie Bell Owens, his daughter,...
Beulah Ellen Ball
Jan 5, 2023
HENDERSONVILLE – Beulah Ellen Allison Ball, 89, died Thursday, January 5, 2023, at the Solace Center in Asheville following a brief illness.
Born August 15, 1933 in Transylvania County, she was a daughter of the late Richard Edgar and Sarah Ellen Allison.
She was a member of Antioch Baptist Church and also attended Mud Creek...
Jane Mather
Jan 4, 2023
Jane Mather, 90, passed away peacefully at home on Wednesday, January 4, 2023, surrounded by her loving family.
Jane was preceded in death by her husband, Terence Dennis Mather. They enjoyed 62 years of marriage until his passing in 2015. Throughout all the decades spent together they built a wonderful life filled with friends and loved ones....
Opal Chastain
Dec 30, 2022
Opal Mabel Chastain, 90, passed away on Friday, December 30, 2022, in Mountain Home, Arkansas.
Opal was born on March 6, 1932, in Balsam Grove, North Carolina, to Elzie and Sonora McCall. She graduated from Rosman High School in 1952. She married Talmage Richmond, "TR" Chastain on August 1,1952 in Pickens, South Carolina. Opal was best known...
Bill Case
Dec 30, 2022
William "Bill" Case, 89, of Hendersonville went to his heavenly home on Friday, December 30th. He passed peacefully surrounded by loved ones.
Bill was born on June 29, 1933 in Lake Toxaway, NC. Bill was the son of the late Louise and LC Case. He attended Rosman High School where he ran track and played basketball. He...
Lois Mary Owen
Dec 29, 2022
Brevard - Lois M. Cassell Owen, 101, passed away peacefully Thursday December 29, 2022 surrounded by her family.
A lifelong resident of Transylvania County, she was born Nov. 16, 1921 to the late Ellie and Ossie Hubbard Cassell. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Glen R. Owen, daughter, Shirley (Clifford)...
James Murray Keeley
Dec 28, 2022
Brevard - James Murray Keeley, a family physician who cared for patients in Transylvania County for over thirty years, passed away on Wednesday, Dec 28, 2022.
Dr. Keeley loved the community he served and never lost his wonder for the power of medicine. He was a small-town doctor who would linger in the examining room to speak...
John Edward Mcjunkin
Dec 26, 2022
Brevard - John Edward McJunkin, 92, died December 26, 2022, after a period of declining health. A native of Brevard, he was born on November 11, 1930, to Albert and Rena Allison McJunkin. He was married to Barbara Jane Patelidas McJunkin for 51 years prior to her death in 2008.
He was a 1949 graduate of Brevard...
Joseph Earl Kitchen
Dec 26, 2022
Brevard - Joseph (Joe) Earl Kitchen peacefully went to be with the Lord on Monday December 26,2022 at his home.
Joe was born September 27,1929 to the late Stella Owen Kitchen and Reginald J. Kitchen of Balsam Grove, NC. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his loving wife Thelma, his 6 brothers,...
Judith Carroll Robinson
Dec 25, 2022
Brevard - Judith C. Robinson died on December 25, 2022 at Cedar Mountain House. She was preceded in death by her brother, Stanley Lusk, her parents, Oliver and Sarah Lusk, and her husband, Frank "Coach" Robinson.
Judith was born May 24, 1934 in the tiny hamlet of Spanishburg, West Virginia. She attended Sophia High School in Sofia,...
Sally Rose Pressley
Dec 25, 2022
Sally Pressley, who was often called "Momma" by her kids, was
delivered into the hands of Jesus on December 25, 2022.
She was preceded in death by her Father, Terry and her Grandparents James and Bessie Pressley and Alvis and Loretta McCall.
Sally was born in Franklin on August 7,1978 to Terry and...
