Obituaries

Nov 12, 2021

Roberta Hale Dodson, age 94 of Brevard, went home to be with the Lord on Friday, November 12, 2021.

Mrs. Dodson was born on June 5, 1927, in Transylvania Co. to the late James and Bruna Ray Hale. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Rev. Bert Dodson; three sisters, Myrtle...

Nov 11, 2021

Arthur Hudson Bishop, age 84, of Brevard, NC, went on to meet the Lord November 11, 2021. He was surrounded by his loving family as he "Finished the good race". (2 Timothy 4:7)

He is survived by his wife of 56 years, Jennie Siniard Bishop; three sons, Boyce Milliard Bishop of Graham, NC, Arthur Hudson Bishop II...

Nov 9, 2021

William "Bill" Anthony Medl, age 69 of Brevard, NC, passed away November 9, 2021 after a courageous seven-year battle with metastatic kidney cancer. He is survived by his wife of 45 years, Kathy Layton Medl; two daughters, Lauren Medl Honrine of Carolina Beach and Sarah Lynn Craig of Gastonia; two grandchildren, Lillian Grace Bates and Coy Anthony Craig; a brother...

Nov 7, 2021

Rosman - John Cyrus Chapman, born October 20, 1925, went home to be with the Lord, Sunday, November 7, 2021.

He was the son of the late Margie Chapman. He is also preceded in death by his wife, Iva Lee Anders Chapman, sister and brother in law, Opal and Bill Hall, sons in law, Jack Whitmire, David...

Nov 7, 2021

Kannie Morrow Bracken, loving wife and mother of Brevard, NC went home to be with the Lord on Sunday, November 7, 2021. She lived in Transylvania County most of her life. Mrs. Bracken was the daughter of the late William Clayton Morrow and Estelle Mashburn Morrow. Survivors include her husband, Leon Bracken; two sons, Phillip Bracken of Charlotte, and Keith...

Nov 6, 2021

Debra Rice Jamerson, 61, of Brevard, passed away unexpectedly at Mission Hospital after a short illness. Born March 19, 1960, she is the daughter of G.F. and Ruth Stewart Rice. Also surviving is her loving husband, Robert Jamerson, and four children: Sarah McMahan (Brian) of Etowah; Preston Garren (Whitney) of Etowah; John Jamerson of Brevard; and Matthew Jamerson of Brevard....

Nov 3, 2021

Klonda Bell Lloyd, age 93, passed away Wednesday, November 3, 2021 at Transylvania Regional Hospital. She was a native of Henderson County, NC and the daughter of the late Butler Owens and Emma Russell Owens. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, William Lloyd and her daughter, Frances Robinson. She will always be remembered...

Oct 31, 2021

Penrose - Dagmar Annette Owen (Nicholson)Trammell passed away on Sunday, October 31, 2021. She was born October 15, 1962 to Coy Lee and Mary Jane Phillips Owen. She was the owner/operator of Daggie's in Pisgah Forest and was widely known for her catering. Daggie never met a stranger. She always gave back to Brevard and the surrounding communities, her church...

Oct 28, 2021

Brevard - Hannah Banana Caitlyn on Thursday, October 28, 2021 we rejoiced as Hannah got up out of her wheelchair and RAN into the arms of sweet Jesus. She was surrounded by her family that she loved so much. She has many survivors left behind including her loving mother & step father Rachel & John Jones, two awesome sets of...

Oct 26, 2021

Loving Mother and Nana, Mary Lavada Kilpatrick Owen, went to her Heavenly home on Tuesday, October 26, 2021. She closed her eyes in rest and woke up in the presence of the Lord.

Lavada was married for 56 years to the late Rev. Floyd Owen who died in 2007. They made their home in Balsam Grove.

Oct 25, 2021

Tammy Jo Anders Galloway, 53, of the Silversteen Community, passed away on Monday, October 25, 2021. Mrs. Galloway was born on June 10, 1968, in Transylvania County, NC to Harold Dean Anders of the Silversteen Community and the late Georgia Belle Holcomb Anders. She volunteered with benefits at the Silversteen Community Center and was a member of Old Toxaway Baptist...

Oct 23, 2021

Shirley Everson, age 82, of Brevard, passed away Saturday, October 23. Born in the small farming town of Crossville, Illinois; she was the daughter of the late Paul and Pearl Longacre. She was preceded in death by her husband, Harold Everson; sisters, Pauline Longacre, Betty Longacre, Vivian King, and Ida Antell; brother, Gene Longacre; and son-in-law, Kenneth Anders. Her survivors...

Oct 20, 2021

Brevard - Rachel Olivia Buchanan, age 18, passed away unexpectedly in a tragic accident on October 20, 2021. She was born April 2, 2003, in Brevard to the late Mary Dobbins and Robert Buchanan II. She was raised by her Uncle and Aunt, Sean and Christina Dobbins. She was preceded in death by her mother, Mary Dobbins, her maternal Grandfather,...

Oct 14, 2021

John William White Sr. (Bill) was born on May 27, 1940 and passed on Oct 13, 2021. He had two sisters along with their mother Ruth Bradshaw White and father James William White. Born in Dothan, Alabama, the family eventually moved to Tampa Florida. Bill graduated from Florida State University, with a degree in Culinary Arts and Hotel/Restaurant management. He...

Oct 14, 2021

Hendersonville – Howard "Van" Roberts, age 69, passed away on Thursday, October 14, 2021. He was preceded in death by his parents, Howard and Bertie Bentley Roberts. Survivors include two sons, Josh Roberts and wife Nicole of Etowah and Jeremy Roberts of Raleigh and three sisters. Graveside services will be held 11am, Wednesday, October 20, 2021 at Little River Baptist...

Oct 13, 2021

Derrell Willis Smith, 82, of Pisgah Forest passed away peacefully at his home on October 13, 2021. He was preceded in death by his parents, Judson "Hoot" Smith and Bessie Wood Smith, five siblings, and beloved granddaughter and great granddaughter. He is survived by his beloved wife of 62 years, Geraldine P. Smith, their five children and spouses, Donna James...

Oct 9, 2021

James Glenis McCall, 85 of Lake Toxaway, NC passed away peacefully at home in the company of family on October 9, 2021. He was born August 6, 1936 in the Silversteen community to father, Joseph Harlow McCall and mother, Alma Hall McCall. He spent most of his childhood years in the Quebec community. He possessed an extremely strong work ethic...

Oct 8, 2021

Margaret "Peggy" Cagle Barton, 69, of Mountain Home, NC, was welcomed home into the Loving Arms of Jesus, October 08, 2021. She is preceded in death by her parents Jacob D. and Mildred H. Cagle of Hendersonville, NC. Peggy is survived by her loving husband of 49 years, James "Larry" Barton, previously of Little River, NC; siblings, Diane Vojta (Jim)...

Oct 6, 2021

Lois Ann Lance Mullenax, 78, of Brevard, won her long fought battle surrounded by family on October 6, 2021, the 15-year anniversary of her loss of her oldest son. She entered into Heaven rejoicing and praising God for her renewed sight and healed body. Our momma came into this world in the little house on Sam Lance Rd. and, after...

Oct 4, 2021

Brevard - Sallie Lee Franks, age 96, passed away Monday, October 4, 2021 in Knoxville, TN where she had come to live in order to be near her son and his family. Sallie was preceded in death by her husband James Franks and her sister Betty Skeen. She was born May 9, 1925 in Denton, NC. Upon graduating from high...