Anthony Lee Cornett
Aug 16, 2025
Anthony Lee Cornett went home to be with our Lord and Savior August 16, 2025.
Born September 28, 1959 in Louisville, Kentucky, he was the son of Dicie Rider and the late David Cornett.
Tony was a loving son, husband, father, and Pepaw and was the rock for his adoring family.
He is...
Adrianne Elaine Potter
Aug 12, 2025
Adrianne passed away in her home Tuesday August 12, 2025. She was born on June 13, 1978, in Macon Illinois to Joyce Gillispie (Allen) and Mark Potter. She was a daughter, sister, aunt, cousin, friend, and above all a dog Mom to Thunder Bear.
Adrianne is survived by her beloved dog Thunder Bear, her mother Joyce and...
Paul Earl Rice
Aug 10, 2025
Brevard - Paul Earl Rice (1943-2025), a follower of Jesus Christ went home to be with his Lord on Sunday August 10 while surrounded by loving family.
Paul was born and raised in Cashiers, NC. He married his school "best friend" Jean Holland. They moved to Brevard and started their life together. They have been married 64...
Zelda Elaine Breeden (Williams)
Aug 9, 2025
Rosman - Zelda Breeden, 76, went to be with her Lord & Savior on August 9, 2025.
Zelda was preceded in death by her parents Samey Rufus Williams & Mary Evalee Whitmire, husband Howard Allen Breeden, son Howard Allen Breeden Jr, grandson Michael Dewayne Owen, granddaughter Nicole Alexis Breeden and son-in-law Billy Brittian (Lisa).
Zelda,...
Donald Owen
Aug 8, 2025
Donald Owen, 80, of Brevard, went home to be with the Lord on Friday, August 8, 2025, at home surrounded by his family. He was born on May 7, 1945, to the late Sam and Mae Galloway Owen.
Known affectionately as "Sleepy," by many or "Papa Dude" by his grandkids, Don had a warm heart and a...
Elizabeth Irene Flynn (Jenkins)
Aug 7, 2025
Brevard - Elizabeth J. Flynn, age 83, passed away peacefully at home on August 7, 2025.
She was predeceased by her husband, Van Flynn, parents, Morris and Mattie Jenkins, and brother Roy Lee McCord.
She was born on July 10, 1942, in Highlands, NC. Elizabeth was a devoted wife, mother, grandmother and friend. She was...
Cassie Lajean Leslie
Aug 6, 2025
Pisgah Forest – Cassie LaJean Leslie, age 32, passed away on Wednesday, August 6, 2025.
She was born on February 20, 1993 to Doug Leslie and LaJean Swangim.
In addition to her father, she was preceded in death by Paternal grandparents, Phil Leslie, Tommy and Roma Swangim and one uncle, Duane Swangim.
Cassie...
Carol Lee Burke (Jones)
Aug 4, 2025
Mills River - Carol Lee Burke, age 92, passed away peacefully on August 4, 2025.
Born in Detroit, Michigan, to the late Rubin and Ida Jones, Carol was raised in Royal Oak, Michigan, alongside her beloved sister, Joann Jones McCarthy Riddle.
Carol was the devoted wife of a United States Air Force and Eastern Airlines...
Curtis Gene Mccall
Jul 31, 2025
On July 31, 2025, Curtis Gene McCall passed away in his home at 97 years old. He was born in Transylvania County, NC on April 4,1928.
He is survived by his wife of 72 years Lottie Morgan McCall, his 6 children, Shirley McCall, Wayne McCall, Ellen McCall, Judy McCathern, James McCall, Jason McCall ,15 Grandchildren, 20 Great...
Barbara Jean Vega (Lusk)
Jul 31, 2025
In loving memory of Barbara Jean Vega
October 22, 1950 - July 31, 2025
It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Barbara Jean Vega, who departed this life peacefully on July 31st 2025, at the age of 74, surrounded by the love of her family in her home in Etowah, North...
Amy Marie Owen
Jul 29, 2025
Amy Marie Owen
January 6, 1973 ― July 29, 2025
Amy Marie Owen, age 52, passed away on Tuesday, July 29, 2025, in her childhood home after struggling with some difficult hospitalizations and health issues over the past few months.
A beloved daughter, sister, and loyal friend, many will remember Amy for her...
Mary Jo Wike
Jul 28, 2025
Mary Jo Bumgarner Wike died unexpectedly after a short illness in Charles Town, West Virginia on July 28, 2025. She was a longtime resident of Brevard, NC and maintained a home in Brevard even after she moved from the area. She was born on April 27, 1933 in Love Field, NC (now part of Sylva) to Floyd K. and...
Frances Leona Gosnell (Owen)
Jul 25, 2025
Frances Gosnell, age 83, of Pisgah Forest, North Carolina, passed away peacefully on July 25, 2025.
Frances was a devoted wife, mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother who cherished time spent with her family. She was preceded in death by her beloved husband of 64 years, Charles Gosnell.
She is survived by her daughters, Melinda Helton (Brian...
Otis Kermit Phillips
Jul 24, 2025
Otis "Kermit" Phillips (85) of Mills River went home to be with the Lord on Thursday, July 24 2025.
He was a native of Jackson County and one of 13 children of the late Hester W. and Hattie Mathis Phillips. He worked for many years at Kyocera.
Kermit was preceded in death by his brothers...
Margaret Janette Hudson (Brady)
Jul 23, 2025
Margaret Jannette Hudson, 92, passed away Tuesday, July 22, 2025. Jan was born in 1932 in Tryon, NC to Wilbur Brady and Jewel Brady.
She was preceded in death by her parents and her loving husband, David S. Hudson.
Jan graduated from Flat Rock High School, and spent her entire career as a dental assistant. ...
Gary Powell
Jul 19, 2025
Gary Wayne Powell, age 71 passed away unexpectedly on July 19, 2025. A native of Wilmington, NC he had resided in Transylvania County for the past 16 years. Gary worked in the automative repair business for over 40 years. He worked at Mike's Body & Frame in Wilmington, NC, Myers' Body Shop in Brevard, NC and recently retired from...
Lois Rebecca Meyer (Mccall)
Jul 16, 2025
Lois Meyer, age 97, was greeted by her Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ, on July 16, 2025. Lois, known affectionately by all her grandchildren and great grandchildren as "Mema," lived a full and rewarding life.
Born to Judson Carl and Mary Louise ("Mollie") Lyday McCall in Pisgah Forest, North Carolina. Soon after her birth, Lois joined the...
Betty Mccall
Jul 16, 2025
Mary Elizabeth McCall Dec. 29, 1934 – July 16, 2025
Mary Elizabeth McCall, of Pisgah Forest, NC, peacefully entered her eternal home to be with the Lord Jesus Christ on Wednesday, July 16, 2025, at her home under the care of her family and Four Seasons Hospice. She had been battling cancer since June 2024. She was...
Leon Riddle
Jul 15, 2025
Leon Riddle, 85, of Lake Toxaway and a Native of Transylvania County passed away peacefully on July 15, 2025, at Cedar Mountain House Assisted Living.
Leon was born in Lake Toxaway NC on December 4, 1939, to Arthur and Dollie Mae Riddle, the oldest of seven children and was predeceased by his brothers, Sidney, Larry, Glenn and...
