Obituaries

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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. ...

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...

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...

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...

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...

Jul 10, 2025

Jul 9, 2025

Margaret Anna Brandtjen (née Mueller), affectionately known as Marge, Margie, Maggie, Margee, and Aunt Margerine, 83, of Brevard, North Carolina, passed away peacefully on July 9, 2025, after a month-long battle. Born on September 12, 1941, in Cincinnati, Ohio, Margaret lived a life full of love.

Margaret was the cherished daughter of Ernst Mueller and Margaret Fraley...

Jul 8, 2025

Eva Mae Burke Kirby, 75 of Brevard, went home to be with our Lord & Savior Tuesday, July 8th, 2025.

A native of Haywood County, she was the daughter of the late William J. & Athelia Mozelle Wooton Burke.

Eva dedicated her life to her family and her church.

She  is survived by...

Jul 8, 2025

Corrine Mowery (Batt) born on June 24, 1942, passed away on July 8th, 2025.

She was proceeded in death by her parents Darrell and June Batt (Spranger) and her beloved sisters, Carmel Motley and Darlene Wojciechowski.

Corrine had a career in management for different companies throughout the years. The last 5 years she worked at...

Jul 7, 2025

Jack W. "Buddy" Tompkins (76) died July 7, 2025. Buddy lived in Pisgah Forest, NC and was very active in the Brevard community as a member of the Unitarian Universalists Church and the local chapter of the NAACP. He was part of a reading theatre group at Silvermont and was still a practicing Massage Therapist at Elk Haven in...

Jun 30, 2025

Hendersonville - Nancy Lee Ingram Owen, 68, passed away on Monday, June 30, 2025.

She was the daughter of the late John and Louise Brown Ingram. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her brother George Earl "Red" Ingram.

Nancy worked over 42 years  for the Canteen Diner in Transylvania and...

Jun 28, 2025

Pisgah Forest - Shirley Bishop Brown,  76 years old, went home to be with the Lord on Saturday June 28, 2025 after a long illness.

Shirley was an active member of Holly Spring Baptist Church. She loved to crochet, knit and sew. She was a devoted wife and a loving mother and grandmother. Her passion in life...

Jun 26, 2025

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Susan Peabody, 74, of Brevard NC passed on June 26, 2025.

Susan moved here with her family from Montanta to start anew. She was the daughter of the late Joseph and Alberta Pluhar of Tennessee. She took pride in her work as a social worker for Transylvania and Henderson County. She enjoyed anything that...