Obituaries

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.

Nov 11, 2022

John Albert Suttles, age 97 of Horse Shoe formerly of Brevard, passed away on Friday, November 11, 2022.

Mr. Suttles was born on July 26, 1925, in Rutherford County, NC to the late William and Leoda Rippey Suttles. In addition to his parents, he was also preceded in death by his wife Gladys, two sisters, Mary Banks...

Nov 5, 2022

Marie Bowker passed, surrounded by her family, on November 5th, 2022, at the age of 98. Born in Philadelphia in 1924, she spent her childhood walking through the city neighborhoods and exploring the world around her. She moved to Transylvania County with her husband, Edwin Bowker, from Florida in 1984 where she remained until her final days. Her grandsons...

Nov 5, 2022

Gladys C. Galloway passed away peacefully on November 5, 2022. She was born April 14, 1930 and was a lifelong resident of Transylvania County.

Gladys was married to Edward Galloway who passed May 9, 2021. They were married for 72 years.

She leaves behind two daughters, Laverne G. Hames, and Treva Pressley husband Dale; three...

Nov 5, 2022

Adrian S. "Sid" Propst Jr, 87, of Brevard, passed away peacefully on Saturday, Nov. 5, 2022.

Sid was born on May 16, 1935 in Newton, NC to the late Adrian S. Propst Sr. and Lucile Propst. As a graduate of the University of Maryland, Sid earned his Bachelors of Arts in Sociology and went on to serve...

Nov 3, 2022

Brevard - Wanda Galloway McCall, 70, passed away Thursday, November 3, 2022 peacefully at home after a long struggle with dementia.

A native of Transylvania County, she was the daughter of the late Clarence and Katie Kilpatrick Galloway.

Survivors include her husband William of 41 years; son, Todd Young of Edneyville; daughter, Annette Moore and...

Nov 3, 2022

Charlotte Marie Barton Cison, 95, of Brevard passed away peacefully on November 3, 2022, with her family by her side.

Marie, lovingly known as "Mimi" to family and friends alike, was a devoted and humble wife, mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, sister, and daughter. One of eight siblings, she was born on July 19, 1927, and was raised in...

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...