Robert Kevin Mckelvey
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...
L.T. Foster Allen
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...
Rosemary Mahinay
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...
Mary Ann Galyon
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...
Gordon Lewis Neale
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,...
Luella Galloway Owen
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...
Kenneth Gerald Edwards
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...
Wanda Smith Nelson
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...
Charles Philip Carlson
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.
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Doris Lamar Mitchell
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...
Kathy Lee Barton
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...
Robert Lee Summerhays
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...
James Gary Queen
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...
Michael Oscar Owens
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,...
Sherrill Milton Hubbard
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...
Vicki Lea Moore (Moore)
Oct 6, 2022
Pisgah Forest - Vicki Lea Moore (Moore) passed away Thursday Oct. 6, 2022 in Mission Memorial Hospital, Asheville, after a brief illness. She was 68. She was the daughter of James Oliver Moore and Beverly Ann Riggs-Moore.
Born December 29, 1953 in San Diego, Vicki grew up in nearby El Cajon before the family moved to Torrance,...
Barbara Ann Mathis
Oct 5, 2022
Barbara Ann Mathis, 68, of Pisgah Forest, went home to be with the Lord on Wednesday, October 5th, 2022.
She was born on Jan 23, 1954 to Orville & Emma Lee Mathis.
Survivors include her parents Orville & Emma Lee Mathis; brother, Jerry; sisters, Nancy, Orvella, and Cendia; son Brad Anders; son Chad Anders (Amber);...
Walter Raymond Green
Oct 1, 2022
Sapphire – Walter R. Green, age 84, passed away on Saturday, October 1, 2022.
Her was born on August 14,1938 in Detroit Michigan to the late Walter and Clara Green. He was proceeded in death by his wife Judith Green (2020), daughter Gail Songer (2013), and grandson John Songer Jr, (2011).
He received his degree...
Alan Bruce Maxwell
Sep 30, 2022
Alan Bruce Maxwell passed away under the compassionate care of Hospice Elizabeth House, Hendersonville, North Carolina, on September 30th, 2022, with his family by his side. A resident of Tavernier in the Florida Keys, he enjoyed the peaceful setting at his cabin in Brevard during the summer weeks prior to his death. He was 94.
Alan was...
Robert Frank Paden
Sep 28, 2022
Robert Frank Paden, age 81, passed away on Wednesday, September 28, 2022.
Mr. Paden was born on May 15, 1941, in Clemson, SC to the late William Reynolds Paden and Ernestine Cloud Paden.
He was a veteran, serving in the U.S. Army, was retired from the Rosman Tracking Station and was a huge Clemson Tiger...
