Obituaries

Nov 11, 2017

Howard Charles Galloway, 97, of Pisgah Forest, passed away on Saturday, November 11, 2017. A native of Transylvania County, he was the son of the late Virgil and Lelah Newton Galloway. He was preceded in death by his wife Betty McCrary Galloway, son; Robert Keith Galloway and two son in laws; Jim Miller and Billy Reynolds. Mr. Galloway was a...

Nov 7, 2017

Odena Miller, 80, of Lake Toxaway, NC went home to be with the Lord on November 7, 2017. She was a native of Transylvania County and was the daughter of the late Paul J. Owen and Ollie Shook Owen. She was also preceded in death by her husband, Harold Miller, and one sister, Betty Jo Owen. Survivors include her children,...

Nov 6, 2017

Marjorie McCall Broome, 84, of Brevard passed away on Saturday, November 6, 2017. She was the daughter of the late Colie and Thelma Galloway McCall. She was preceded in death by her husband Eldon Broome; brother, A. M. McCall and sisters, Freita Green, Frances Lackey and Shirley Owen. Marjorie attended Carson Creek Baptist Church. She loved cooking for her family,...

Nov 5, 2017

Susan Clark, 57, of Brevard passed away on Sunday, November 5, 2017. She was the daughter of Dorothy Hoppers and the late David Hugh Hoppers. Susan was beloved as wife, mother, daughter, sister, and friend—she will be deeply missed by everyone her life touched. She always loved her family and friends unconditionally and constantly encouraged those around her. She loved...

Nov 4, 2017

Robert "Bob" Keith Galloway, 66, passed away on Saturday, November 4, 2017. A native of Transylvania County, he was the son of Howard C. Galloway of Hendersonville, and the late Betty McCrary Galloway. In addition to his mother, he was also preceded in death by brothers-in-law, Jim Miller and Billy Reynolds. Bob was a 1970 graduate of Brevard High School...

Nov 4, 2017

Ruth Nettleton Wetmore, 82, of Brevard passed away on Saturday, November 4, 2017. She was the daughter of the late Russell and Ruth Kirkpatrick Nettleton. Ruth was an Archeologist, stamp collector and author. She was a beloved wife, mother, sister and grandmother. Survivors include her husband of 62 years, David Wetmore; sons, James Wetmore and wife Suzanne of Greenville, TN...

Nov 3, 2017

Volney Ulys Nicholson, 98, of Rosman, passed away peacefully at home on Friday, November 3rd, 2017. He was born in the mountains of Jackson county on November 5th, 1918, to the late James Norman Nicholson and Emma Wood Nicholson, and his body was laid to rest in a nearby family cemetery on what would have been his 99th birthday. He...

Nov 2, 2017

Nov 1, 2017

Anthony Shawn Austin, Sr., 52, of Mills River, passed away on Wednesday, November 1, 2017. A native of Transylvania Co. he was the son of Frenda McCall Austin of Mills River and the late Freddy Marion Austin. Mr. Austin was of the Baptist faith. He was a veteran of the U. S, Army, a member of Dunn's Rock Masonic Lodge,...

Oct 27, 2017

Dennis Ray Hamilton, 81, of Pisgah Forest, passed away Friday, October 27, 2017. Dennis was born November 10, 1935 in Jackson County, NC to the late Helen Zachary and Vincent Hamilton. He is also preceded in death by his sister Ruth Ann Hamilton. He was a veteran of the United States Army, serving from 1954 to 1956. Dennis retired from...

Oct 27, 2017

Geraldine Evon Gash of Brevard, NC passed away Friday October 27, 2017. A native of Transylvania County, Geraldine lived in New York and New Jersey before returning to Brevard. She was the daughter of the late Randall and Anna Gash. She was preceded in death by her eight brothers and sisters Bill Gash, Russell Gash, Marvin(Mack) Gash, Charles Gash ,...

Oct 24, 2017

Jeremy Robert Green, 43, of Brevard passed away on Tuesday, October 24, 2017. He was the son of the late Freida McCall Green. He was preceded in death by his brother, Aaron Green. Survivors include his father, Robert Green of Brevard; son, Hunter Green of Saluda; one granddaughter. He is also survived by his loyal furry companion, "Sapphire". Memorial services...

Oct 21, 2017

Lolan Mitchell Eubanks of Rosman, born August 13 1930 in the Selica area, passed away on October 21, 2017. He was the son of Clarence Eubanks and Effie Mae Raines Eubanks. He was preceded in death by brother Roy Eubanks and sisters Oma Galloway (husband Wiley) and Ada Edwards (husband Claude), one son Barry Eubanks, one grandson and two great...

Oct 21, 2017

John E. "Jack" Williams of Pisgah Forest died on October 21 after celebrating his 100th birthday on September 22. He grew up in Alberta, VA and attended North Carolina State University before serving with the U.S. Army Air Force in Europe during World War II. After working in various retail positions, he worked at the Ecusta Paper Mill, from which...

Oct 18, 2017

Gary Phillip Littleson, 77, of Pisgah Forest passed away on Wednesday, October 18, 2017. He was the son of the late Ray Byron and Emma Johlfs Littleson. He was also preceded in death by his brother, Howard Littleson. Survivors include his wife of 56 years, Dolores Hopp Littleson, sons; David Littleson and wife Liz of Milford, MI, Randy Littleson and...

Oct 18, 2017

Ellen Clark Perstein, 96 of Brevard passed away on Wednesday, October 18, 2017. She was the daughter of the late Edgar Newton and Annie Lacy Roper. Mrs. Perstein had a long career as one of the first computer programmers. Survivors include many nieces and nephews and many great nieces and nephews. At her request, no services will be held. Online...

Oct 18, 2017

Robert Hall Hunter, 88, passed away on Wednesday, October 18, 2017. A native of Buncombe County, he was the son of the late Fred Craig Hunter and Gladys Clevenger Hunter. Survivors include his wife, Jeanne Wiley Hunter; three sons, Robert Cleveland Hunter and wife Shirley of Atlanta, GA, Fred Michael Hunter of Brevard, and James Paul Hunter of Lilburn, GA;...

Oct 17, 2017

James Ernest Jones, Sr. of Brevard passed away on Tuesday, October 17, 2017. He was the son of the late Ernest and Fay Cogdill Jones. He was preceded in death by his step-mom, Nina C. Jones, sister; Marie Jones Smith and brother-in-law; Carroll E. Smith Born and raised in Haywood County, he came to Brevard with his wife and young...

Oct 14, 2017

Joseph Alves, 87, resident of Brevard passed away on Saturday October 14th at Pardee Hospital. He was born in San Diego California and moved to Brevard in 2002 and was preceded by his precious wife, Maria who also passed away 3 weeks earlier. Joseph and Maria enjoyed a loving marriage of 67 years. Joseph and his family helped pioneer the...

Oct 14, 2017

Charles Russell Petit, 90, of Rosman, went to be with the Lord on Saturday, October 14, 2017. He was the son of the late Oto and Ida Whitmire Petit. He was preceded in death by his brothers; Leo and Frank and sisters; Reba and Polly. Charles was devoted to his family, church, and country. He was a lifelong member of...