Jennifer Logan Pritchett
Nov 24, 2025
Jennifer L Pritchett passed away on November 24, 2025. Jenny was born in Charlottesville Virginia to Norton (Bud) G Pritchett Jr and Carolyn L Pritchett She had two brothers, Norton (Chip) G Pritchett III and Lawrence (Larry) Pritchett. When Jenny was four the family moved to Lexington Ky where Jenny attended The Lexington School and Henry Clay High School. Jenny...
James Lamar Chester
Nov 22, 2025
James “Jim” Lamar Chester, born October 25, 1940, passed away peacefully on November 22, 2025. A devoted husband, father, grandfather, great-grandfather, and friend, Jim lived a full, adventurous, and deeply faithful life marked by service, integrity, and steadfast love. Jim shared 66 treasured years of marriage with his beloved wife, Jane Mikell Chester, his high school sweetheart, who also passed...
Leola Yvonne Burch
Nov 20, 2025
Yvonne Burch, aged 89, of Seneca, SC, formerly of Penrose, NC, passed away on Thursday, November 20, 2025. Born to Edgar and Eva Miller on March 10, 1936, in Highlands, NC, Ms. Burch was preceded in death by her first husband, Lyle Tilson; her second husband, Robert L. Burch; her son, Ricky Tilson; her sisters, Inez Teague and Eva Jo...
Betty Lou Beasley
Nov 20, 2025
Betty Beasley, 90, of Lake Toxaway, NC, formerly of Sylva, NC, died unexpectedly Thursday, November 20, 2025. She was born October 27, 1935, to Ras and Julia Miller and was preceded in death by her husband of 62 years, Bob Beasley. She is survived by daughters Deborah Beasley of Raleigh, NC, and Janice Wiley (Charley Wiley) of Atlanta, GA; Three...
Ruth Ellen Mounts
Nov 19, 2025
Ruth Ellen Mounts of Brevard passed away November 19, 2025 at her home. She was born April 17, 1951 in Georgetown, Ohio to the late Wilford and Lena Evans.
Ruth was a lifelong homemaker, but frequently traveled to keep up with her husband's career. Her adventures fostered her love of animals and nature. Wherever she landed, she could make a loving...
Paul Edwin Owen
Nov 18, 2025
Paul Owen of Balsam Grove passed away on November 18, 2025 at his home. He was born June 23, 1942 in Canada Township, Jackson County to the late Loren and Thelma Galloway Owen. Paul worked at Ecusta for 27 years while running various small businesses selling shrubbery, Christmas trees, pumpkins, firewood, logs, and wormy chestnut lumber. Paul was also an...
Austin Vernon Gosnell
Nov 10, 2025
Hendersonville - Austin Vernon Gosnell, 62, passed away at his home on Monday, November 10, 2025.
He was the son of the late Patricia Grooms Gosnell.
Austin loved the outdoors. He enjoyed hunting, always looking for that next "Big Buck". He loved spending time with his family, especially his wife Cindy. You could find them...
Joseph Harold Dowling
Nov 9, 2025
Joseph Harold "Joe" or "Joey" Dowling, 63, of Forest City, North Carolina, passed away on Sunday, November 9, 2025, after a year of declining health. He was born on October 14, 1962, to the late John Robert Dowling and the late Anna Regina McCabe Dowling.
Joe attended Southeast High School in Bradenton, Florida. He worked for many...
Leona Ashe Galloway
Nov 8, 2025
It is with heavy hearts that we announced the passing of Leona Ashe Galloway, a beloved wife, mother,nanny, great nanny, neighbor and friend who went to be with the Lord on November 8, 2025 at the age of 79.
Leona is preceded in death by her father and mother Tom and Nina Ashe, two brothers and wife,...
Charlene York Tinsley
Nov 7, 2025
Charlene York Tinsley of Brevard, North Carolina, passed away at her home on November 7, 2025 after years of declining health.
She was born on January 31, 1943 in Brevard, North Carolina. She was preceded in death by her parents Auburn Ervin York and Edith Louise Mull York. Additionally, preceded in death by her cousin, Dottie Collins...
Voight Earl Boley
Nov 6, 2025
Voight Earl Boley, born September 8, 1928, went to be with The Master on November 6, 2025. He was a lifelong resident of Transylvania County and master tradesman in Woodworking for over 60 years. He is survived by Altha Mae, his wife of 68 year; his sons, Steve (Karen) currently of Moncks Corner, SC and Craig (Shayne) of Knoxville,...
Ronnie Simpson Fisher
Nov 6, 2025
Ronnie Fisher, 76, of Brevard, North Carolina, passed away peacefully on Tuesday November 6, 2025. He was born on May 29, 1949 to the late Obie S. Fisher and Evelyn Chandler Fisher.
A 1967 graduate of Brevard High School, Ronnie proudly served his country in the United States Air Force from 1968 to 1972. Following his military...
Jackie Ann Green (Norman)
Nov 6, 2025
In Loving Memory of Jackie Ann Green
Beloved Teacher, Mother, and Wife
1948 – 2025
Jackie Green, 77, passed away peacefully on November 6, 2025. A devoted educator, loving mother, and cherished wife, Jackie leaves behind a legacy defined by compassion, wisdom, and unwavering love.
Born in Sylva, North Carolina to...
Nancy Victoria Galloway (Mccall)
Nov 5, 2025
Balsam Grove, NC- Nancy Victoria (McCall) Galloway was born on January 1, 1949, and passed away on November 5, 2025.
She was united in marriage to the late William Joe (Bill) Galloway for over 58 years. Nancy is a lifelong resident of Transylvania County.
She worked in various capacities throughout her life including American Thread...
Roy Nelson Ashe
Nov 1, 2025
Pisgah Forest - Roy Nelson Ashe, 81, passed away peacefully in his home Saturday, November 1, 2025 surrounded by his family.
He was born July 28, 1944 to the late Tom and Nina Ashe of Jackson County. Roy was employed at Ecusta Papermill for 39 years and retired as the Mill Manager in 2002. Over the years...
Charles Robinson
Oct 31, 2025
Charles Robinson, age 84, passed away peacefully on October 31, 2025. Born on June 20, 1941, in Brevard North Carolina to the late Clarence and Alma McCall Robinson.
Charles lived a full and rewarding life centered around family, friendship, and his lifelong passion for golf. A dedicated golf professional, Charles spent much of his career as the...
Tawny Brown Mccoy
Oct 30, 2025
Brevard - Tawny Brown McCoy, 63, beloved wife, mother, sister, and friend, passed away on October 30, 2025.
Raised in the Silversteen community, she was the daughter of her first dad, the late Bill Brown, her second dad, the late L.E. Owen, and her mother Paulette Owen. Tawny was a proud graduate of Rosman High School and...
Marie Elaine Mccall (Brown)
Oct 30, 2025
Brevard - Marie Elaine McCall, age 60, went home to be with the Lord on Wednesday, October 30, 2025.
She was united in marriage to Ricky McCall and over their 43 years together they built a loving home rooted in faith and family. Marie worked in service and healthcare for many years and always sought to honor...
Troy Cecil Owen
Oct 27, 2025
Brevard - Troy Cecil Owen, 84, passed away peacefully on Monday morning, October 27, 2025.
He was born September 22, 1941 in Brevard, NC to the late Troy and Lillie Mae Owen. Cecil was a lifelong native of Transylvania County.
In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his loving wife of...
