Obituaries

Sep 4, 2025

James Galloway

July 15, 1944 – September 4, 2025

It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of James Galloway, a beloved husband, father, grandfather, neighbor, and friend, who went to be with the Lord on September 4, 2025, at the age of 81.

Born on July 15, 1944, in Brevard,...

Sep 1, 2025

Henry DelCueto 66, of Pisgah Forest, passed away Monday September 1, 2025, at The Elizabeth House. He was born in Atlanta, GA, and moved to NC to be near his family.

He is preceded in death by his parents, Dr. Jose and Emelia DelCueto and his brother Michael DelCueto.

Survivors include his son, Matthew DelCueto,...

Aug 30, 2025

Brevard - John Paul McCrary, 86,  went home to be with the Lord on Saturday, August 30, 2025. He passed away at home, doing what he loved, working outside on a sunny day, with a beautiful view of the mountains.

He was preceded in death by his dearly loved mother, Nola McCrary; his brothers, Willard McCrary and...

Aug 29, 2025

Aug 27, 2025

Hendersonville - Jean M. Smith died peacefully on August 27, 2025.

Jean's devoted husband James F. ("Jim") Smith preceded her in death on February 3, 2025, just after they celebrated 70 years of marriage.

Jean and Jim were both North Carolina natives. Jean graduated from the Women's College of North Carolina. Jim graduated from UNC...

Aug 27, 2025

Lois Rose Hendrix

August 8, 1944 - August 27, 2025

Brevard, NC

Lois Rose Hendrix, a devoted wife, mother, and servant of the Lord, passed away on August 27, 2025, at the age of 81 surrounded by family. Born on August 8, 1944 to Charles Brenson and Alvie Messer Rose, in Haywood County,...

Aug 26, 2025

Pisgah Forest – Kimberlyn Byrd Aldridge, 65, passed away on August 26, 2025 surrounded by her loved ones at the Elizabeth House, where she received wonderful and compassionate care.

Born and raised in Brevard, Kim built her life in the community she loved. She dedicated 45 years of service to Comporium before retiring. Outside of work, she...

Aug 25, 2025

Tommy Lee Shipman, 71, of Pisgah Forest, went home to be with the Lord on Monday, August 25, 2025.

He was born on December 20, 1953, in Brevard, NC. Tommy was a big man with a big heart and a big personality. He loved his family, friends, Harley-Davidson's, football and the Big Empty Farm. Most days he...

Aug 21, 2025

Jeanne Wiley Hunter (95) passed Jeanne away peacefully the morning of August 21, 2025, surrounded by loved ones.

She was preceded in death by her husband of 69 years, Robert H. "Rabbit" Hunter, and her two sons, Fred Michael and James Paul.

Jeanne was born in Rock Hill, SC and attended Brevard High School. She...

Aug 21, 2025

Brevard - Andrew Robert Mellas, 92, died Aug. 21, 2025, in the home he built. He was born Dec. 12, 1932, to the late Nicolas Andreas Mellas and Dorothea Gertrude Schembs Mellas of Mount Holly, N.J.

He served in the U.S. Army starting in 1953, including two years stationed in Germany, and the Army reserves until 1961....

Aug 20, 2025

Hendersonville - Ernest "Brad" Bradley Rollins, 47, passed away on August 20, 2025. Brad was born on August 10, 1978, in Transylvania County to Ernest and Rose Rollins.

In 2002, Brad married Vanessa, and together they were blessed with one child, Matteo Rollins. Brad loved his child deeply and was endlessly proud.

Those who were...

Aug 19, 2025

Brevard - Bruce Burney (68) passed away at his home on August 19, the same date on which his father passed in 2011. Diagnosed with glioblastoma in 2023, Bruce underwent surgery, numerous types of treatment, and made seven trips to the Tisch Brain Tumor Center at Duke, outlasting his initial prognosis by 10 months. Throughout his cancer journey Bruce...

Aug 17, 2025

Brevard - Peggy Sewell Singleton, age 82, passed away peacefully on Sunday, August 17, 2025. Born on December 31, 1943, in Hartwell, Georgia, she was the beloved daughter of Mary and John Sewell.

Peggy pursued her education at West Georgia College, graduating in 1963, and dedicated her life to teaching. She began her career as a high...

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...

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...

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...

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,...

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...

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...

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...