Nathalie Marie Britt (Moffitt)
Oct 23, 2025
To know her is to love her — remembering Nathalie Marie Britt
February 16, 1988 – October 23, 2025
Nathalie Marie Britt (Moffitt), 37, of Brevard, North Carolina, went home to be with her Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ on October 23, 2025, surrounded by those who loved her most.
Born and raised...
Saranne Florence Whitney (D'Albenas)
Oct 23, 2025
Pisgah Forest - Saranne Florence (d'Albenas) Whitney, age 83, passed away peacefully on Thursday morning, October 23, 2025, having lived a life filled with love, grace, and unwavering faith in Jesus Christ.
Saranne was born on September 21, 1942, in Nassau, Bahamas to Donald and Dorathea d'Albenas. She graduated from St. Andrew's School and obtained her bachelor's...
Roland Abraham Blanton
Oct 23, 2025
Roland Abraham Blanton, 89, beloved husband, father, grandfather, brother, uncle and friend passed away peacefully, surrounded by family, friends and loved ones on Thursday, October 23, 2025.
He was born in Sylva and graduated from Sylva-Webster High School. Afterwards, he served in the Army where he was stationed at Forts Gordon, Lee and Jackson. He attended WCU....
Benton Josiah Bartlett
Oct 20, 2025
Benton "Ben" Josiah Bartlett, 87, of Brevard passed away Monday, October 20, 2025, at Pruitt Health (The Oaks) – Brevard following a brief illness.
Ben was born on Aug 11, 1938, in Meadville, PA to father, Benton R. and mother, Louise (Clark) Bartlett. He graduated from Stevens Institute of Technology in Hoboken, NJ in June 1960 with...
Edison Walter Wirtz Jr.
Oct 17, 2025
Mills River- Edison "Eddie" W. Wirtz, Jr., 83, passed away on October 17, 2025.
Eddie was born December 21, 1941 in Transylvania County to Edison W. Wirtz, Sr. and Freddie Lee Austin Wirtz. He was the oldest of three children with two sisters. Most of Eddie's youth was spent in the Panama Canal Zone where he formed...
Brian Scott Kassel Sr.
Oct 13, 2025
Pisgah Forest - Brian Scott Kassel, Sr., age 65, passed away on October 13, 2025.
Brian was born on September 22, 1960, in Erie County, New York, to Charles and Betty Kassel. One of six children, he grew up with four brothers and one sister. During his high school years, Brian excelled in track and field, holding...
Brayden Austin Ward
Oct 12, 2025
Brayden Austin Ward, a remarkable young man from Brevard, passed away on Sunday, October 12, 2025, at the tender age of 19.
Born with a heart of gold, Brayden's love for his family and friends was boundless. He was a graduate of Brevard High School's class of 2024 and had recently embarked on a welding program at...
Shirley Louise Ayers
Oct 6, 2025
Shirley L. Ayers, 77, of Brevard, passed away peacefully at Mission Hospital on October 6, 2025, following period of declining health. She was the daughter of the late Ticie T Ayers, Sr and the late Eva Phillips Ayers.
A graduate of Brevard High School, she attended AB Tech and worked at St Joseph's and Mission Hospital Systems...
Dennis Wayne Stewart
Oct 4, 2025
Dennis Wayne Stewart, 74 of Transylvania County, NC, passed away peacefully on October 4, 2025 surrounded by love.
He was born on February 24,1951 to the late Clyde and Cornelia Stewart.
He was a proud graduate of Rosman High School, Class of 1969. He loved playing football for the Rosman Tigers and held the deepest...
Harry Gilbert Harris
Oct 1, 2025
Harry Gilbert Harris, age 74, passed away on October 1, 2025. Harry was born August 12, 1951, in Brevard, NC. Harry lived a life defined by his unwavering love for his family, a strong work ethic, selfless service, and faith in God.
On October 30, 1973, Harry married the love of his life, Lorene. Together, they built...
Gregory Charles Evans
Oct 1, 2025
Gregory "Greg" Charles Evans, 72, of Brevard, North Carolina, passed away peacefully on October 1, 2025, with family by his side. Greg was born on July 24, 1953, in Springfield, Massachusetts, to the late Frederick and Esther Evans.
He is survived by his devoted wife of 48 years, Susan "Sue" Evans; three children, Matthew (Natalie) Evans, Erica...
Ernest Gene Taylor
Sep 24, 2025
Ernest Gene "Rusty" Taylor, 77, passed away suddenly on September 24, 2025, in Cullowhee, North Carolina. Born on August 2, 1948, in Columbus, Ohio, Rusty lived a vibrant and full life marked by dedication to family, service to his country, and a passion for the things he loved most (The Ohio State Buckeyes!!!).
Rusty graduated from West...
Barbara Susan Janowitz
Sep 22, 2025
Barbara Susan Janowitz of Brevard, NC passed away peacefully on Monday, September 22, 2025. Born to Jacob & Dorothy Kantrowitz in 1942, Barbara grew up in Bronx, New York, the second-born of four daughters in the Kantrowitz family.
Barbara attended The City College of New York before earning her Ph. D. in Political Economy at Johns Hopkins...
Kathy Cowick Lee (Cowick)
Sep 22, 2025
Katherine "Kathy" Louise Lee, 79 years old, beloved wife, mother, grandmother, sister, aunt, and friend, went home to be with the Lord on September 22, 2025. She passed peacefully, surrounded by her family and dear friends.
Kathy was the devoted wife of 58 years to Russell Lee, and the proud mother of Amy Duvall and Laura Beynon....
James Thomas Levi
Sep 20, 2025
Brevard - James "Thomas" Levi of Brevard, NC passed away peacefully in his home on September 20, , 2025.
Thomas was born in Green River, NC to Thomas Wesley and Julia Beddingfield Levi. He grew up in Tuxedo, NC until he moved to Brevard, NC in the 1980's. He worked at TVS, Hardee's, and Burger King until...
Jane Gayle Chester (Mikell)
Sep 12, 2025
Brevard - Jane Mikell Chester, passed away peacefully on September 12, 2025, after a long battle with Alzheimer's Disease. Born on February 12, 1942, in Jacksonville, Florida, she wasted no time making her mark on the world—starting with capturing the heart of her high school sweetheart, Jim. They married in 1959, beginning a lifelong adventure filled with music, love,...
Roland Lee Owens
Sep 12, 2025
Roland L. Owens, 80, of Brevard, NC gained his wings on September 12, 2025, at The Oaks in Brevard, ending a full and wonderful life of 80 years.
Roland spent 3 years in service to his country in the Army and was deployed in Vietnam until his honorable discharge in 1969 due to medical injury that caused...
Dollie Elizabeth Sizemore (Leopard)
Sep 8, 2025
Dollie Elizabeth Leopard Sizemore passed away peacefully into her heavenly home on September 8, 2025, surrounded by family.
Born June 12, 1938, in Glenville, NC, she was a daughter of the late Albert and Elizabeth McCall Leopard.
Dollie was a devoted wife to Dewey Sizemore for 69 years and cherished her family. Her life was...
Elizabeth Ann Chappell (Breedlove)
Sep 7, 2025
Elizabeth Ann Breedlove Chappell went home to be with her Lord and Savior on Sunday, September 7, 2025.
Born in Transylvania County, she was the daughter of the late Jesse and Lola Breedlove.
Elizabeth was a woman of quiet resilience, who worked tirelessly to help no provide for her family. With little, she created enough,...
Glenn Earl Davis
Sep 7, 2025
Glenn E. Davis, 88, of Pisgah Forest, NC gained his wings on September 07, 2025, at his home in Little River surrounded by family and ending a full and wonderful life of 88 years.
Glenn spent 26 years in service to his country in the Navy and Navy Reserves until his retirement in 1990. He also worked...
