Obituaries

Nov 3, 2022

Barbara Sparkman Breeden Green, 73 of Marietta, SC, wife of Charles Robert Green died peacefully at her home on November 3, 2022, after an extended illness. Born on January 30, 1949, in Jonesboro, Arkansas, Barbara was the daughter of Anna Dunham Sparkman and the late Robert Clay Sparkman.

Barbara's parents moved the family to Rockford, Illinois when...

Nov 3, 2022

Charlotte, NC - Susan Lynn Pressley Mims, 74, died on November 3, 2022 peacefully at her home after a two-year battle from congestive heart failure and other health complications. At the end, the afternoon sun streamed across her body and face as she was surrounded by her loving family when she entered her eternal home to be with Jesus....

Nov 2, 2022

GAIL LAWSON HAGLER JULY 20, 1934 - NOVEMBER 2, 2022

Gail Lawson Hagler, 88, passed away peacefully at her home in Cedar Mountain, N.C., with her loving husband of 65 years, Dr. William S. Hagler, "Billy", by her side.

The oldest of three daughters, Gail was born in Louisville, KY on July 20, 1934, to...

Oct 30, 2022

William "Bill" Lee, 71, passed away peacefully at home with his wife and sister-in-law by his side on October 30th, 2022.

He was born June 2, 1951, to the late Earl and Willie Mae Owen Lee. He is survived by his wife, Melodie, father-in-law and mother-in-law, Rev. Dan and Clara McCall, brother-in-law and sister-in-law Brian & Melaney...

Oct 30, 2022

Brevard - Lloyd B. Gallimore Jr., age 82, died Sunday, October 30, 2022. He was the son of Lloyd B. Gallimore Sr. and Ardith DeHaven Gallimore. He was predeceased by his parents and a sister Martha Ann Gallimore Easter.

Bud graduated from North Carolina State University with honors followed by graduate degrees from Wake Forest University and...

Oct 24, 2022

Robert "Bob" McKelvey of Pisgah Forest, NC closed his eyes for the last time on this earth and opened them for the first time in heaven the morning of October 24, 2022. He was welcomed by his parents, Bernard and Delphia (Fink) McKelvey, his brother, Ron McKelvey, and many loving extended family members and friends. A stout man of...

Oct 23, 2022

Mr. L.T. Foster Allen entered into eternal rest on October 23, 2022, at the Charles George VA Medical Center in Asheville, North Carolina. L.T. was born on May 27, 1945, in Selma, Alabama. He was preceded in death by his beloved parents, James and Rosalene Allen, as well as his sister, Ida Mae Robinson Thomas.

L.T. was...

Oct 23, 2022

In God's Loving Care

Rosemary Mahinay

January 27, 1980 – October 23, 2022

In her new life she joins her father Philipe Mahinay. She will be missed by her mother, Julianna Mahinay, spouse, Tony Padilla-Sanchez, children, Felipe Antonio, Isabel, and Vicente, brother, Ian Mahinay, and special friend, Kristie Valenzuela.

Her mother...

Oct 22, 2022

Brevard – Mary Ann Daniels Galyon, 95, passed away October 22, 2022. She was born on Easter Sunday, April 17, 1927 at Pisgah Forest, the 3rd child of 4 daughters born to Lemuel Lloyd and Olivia Morris Daniels. She was preceded in death by her parents, sister Helen Louise Peeler, brother-in-law Earl Evans Peeler, sister Carolyn Lloyd Owen, brother-in-law...

Oct 20, 2022

Gordon Lewis Neale, of Brevard, died on October 20, 2022, at age 70. He was born in Mineola, New York to the late Latimer and Cornelia Neale. In addition to his parents, he was also preceded in death by his sister in-law, Penelope Neale.

Those left to cherish his memory are his beloved wife, Kathryn Mundy Neale,...

Oct 20, 2022

Lake Toxaway - Luella Galloway Owen, servant of God and faithful follower of Jesus Christ, passed away peacefully on October 20, 2022. She was born on July 31, 1943.

A lifelong resident of Transylvania County, she married Beacher O'Neil Franks who passed away on May 6, 1966. She later married the love of her life, Herbert Homer...

Oct 19, 2022

Kenneth Gerald Edwards, 79, of Pisgah Forest, peacefully joined his heavenly father on Wednesday October 19, 2022 at his home. Gerald was born December 6, 1942 to Jay William Edwards and Mary Goodson Edwards in Burnsville, North Carolina. In 1962 Gerald met Vickie Liner whom he married in 1964.

His parents preceded him in death as well...

Oct 18, 2022

Brevard - Wanda Smith Nelson passed away comfortably Tuesday, October 18 surrounded by family after an extended stay at The Oaks Skilled Nursing Facility in Brevard.

Wanda was born August 26, 1925 in Canton, OH and was the first child of William Paul Smith (Dad) and Hursta Yates Smith (Bobie).

After a short stay in...

Oct 17, 2022

Charles Philip Carlson "Chuck" died 10/17/22 at age 92 1/2 after a courageous battle with pulmonary fibrosis.

He was born in Evanston, Illinois to the late Oscar and Olive Carlson. In addition to his parents, he was also preceded in death by his beloved wife, Nancy Carlson and his older brother, Lt. Col. (Retired) Jack Carlson.

Oct 15, 2022

Doris Lamar Mitchell Fell asleep in Jesus on October 15, 2022.

Doris was the oldest surviving daughter of Glen and Evon Mitchell. She was the proud mother of five boys and one girl. Doris was 84 years old, born on March 15 1938. Doris outlived her two oldest sons Jimmy Abbott and Danny Abbott. Doris has 17...

Oct 13, 2022

Kathy Lee Luker Barton, 69, of Old Toxaway, went to be with her Lord and Savior on Wednesday, October 12, 2022.

Born January 2, 1953, she was a loving wife, mother, Nana, great-Nana, sister, aunt, and niece.

She was preceded in death by her parents, Claude Luker and Carrie Searcy Luker; parents-in-law, Davis Barton and...

Oct 9, 2022

Robert (Bob) Summerhays, Sr., 83, died October 9, 2022, surrounded by family at his home in Brevard, NC.

Bob was born in Mount Vernon, Illinois to Stella and Harold Summerhays. He attended Lyons Township High School in La Grange, Illinois. While attending Northwestern University, Bob met the love of his life, Diana. They married following graduation and...

Oct 9, 2022

James Gary Queen "Jim", 84, died October 9, 2022, after a battle with dementia.

Jim was born in Waynesville, NC to the late Guy and Annette Queen. In addition to his parents, he was also preceded in death by first wife, Thalia McCrary Queen, two sisters, Doris and Maxine, and one nephew, David.

Survivors include...

Oct 6, 2022

Pisgah Forest - Michael Oscar Owens was born to the late George Elliott Owens and Bernetha Mills Owens in Brevard, NC 0n August 8, 1941. He passed away on Thursday, October 6, 2022 after a lengthy illness.

Mike, as he was so fondly known, graduated from Ninth Avenue High School, Hendersonville, NC and then moved to Brooklyn,...

Oct 6, 2022

Brevard - Sherrill (Babaw) Hubbard, 89, died October 6, 2022 at his residence, after a battle with dementia.

He was born October 8, 1932 in Brevard, the son of the late Clyde and Rutha Reese Hubbard.

Sherrill graduated from Rosman High School, class of 1953. Following graduation he served in the U.S. Army at Fort...