Obituaries

Aug 4, 2017

Freddie Harold Hollar, age 81, died on Friday, August 4, 2017, in Brevard, NC.

Fred is survived by his wife, Bobbie Nell Moses Hollar, of Brevard; daughters Joy Clawson (Wayne) of Boone; Cindy Kiser of Brevard; and Lisa Hawkins (David) of Leicester; and brother, Jerry Hollar (Flo) of Lake Toxaway. He is also survived by grandchildren Tammy...

Jul 31, 2017

Newland McCall, 80, of Balsam Grove passed away Monday, July 31, 2017. He was the son of the late Roy and Myrtle Galloway McCall. He was preceded in death by two brothers, Larry and Steve McCall and one sister, Polly McCall. Survivors include his brother, Truitt McCall of Mills River and sister, Lorene McCall of Balsam Grove and many nieces...

Jul 29, 2017

Kenneth Wright, age 87, of Brevard passed away on Saturday July 29, 2017. A native of Leeds, England, he was the son of the late Norman and Doris Standish Wright and was the husband of the late Adrienne Wright. Mr. Wright was a retired industrial chemist and was a member of the Royal Institute of Chemistry. Survivors include his daughters,...

Jul 24, 2017

Donna Mae Knowles Parker, 90 years young and a resident of Brevard, passed away peacefully at Elizabeth House in Flat Rock, NC on July 24, 2017. Donna was the daughter of Allen C. and Florence Seymour Knowles, and the sister of the late Donald R. Knowles of Indianapolis, IN. She is survived by sister-in-law, Joy Knowles, nieces Nora Cordrey (Lee)...

Jul 23, 2017

Anthony Joseph Manasseri passed away July 23, 2017. Tony was born July 8, 1940, in Oswego, NY, the son of Salvatore and Rosina Manasseri. After graduating from Oswego High School and Mohawk Valley Technical Institute, he began his career as Electrical Design Engineer and Project Manager at Black Clawson in Fulton, NY, and retired as Chief Engineer at Reimelt Corporation...

Jul 21, 2017

Christine Wood Galloway, 91, of Brevard passed away Friday, July 21, 2017. She was the daughter of the late Henry and Naomie Wood. She was preceded in death by her husband, James Russell Galloway and two infant brothers. Mrs. Gallloway enjoyed being a homemaker. She Loved the Lord and her church, the Rapha House in Mills River. Survivors include son,...

Jul 20, 2017

Saul Nicolas Ayala, 18, of Brevard passed away Thursday, July 20, 2017. He was the son of Saul Ayala and Valerie Ayala. Saul was a quiet and respectful young man. Along with his family, he had many friends that loved and cared for him. His dream was to further his education and go to Job Corp. In addition to his...

Jul 20, 2017

Betty Metcalf Valentine, 72, of Brevard passed away Thursday, July 20, 2017. She was the daughter of the late Rumbo and Christine Gosnell Metcalf. She was preceded in death by a brother, Jack Metcalf and a sister, Sandra Ellis. Mrs. Valentine loved trivia, cooking, singing and fishing with her husband in the forest. She had a warm heart and a...

Jul 19, 2017

Juanita Buckner Holcombe, 90, went to be with the Lord on Wednesday morning, July 19, 2017. She was of the Baptist faith and a member of Pisgah Forest Baptist Church. She was a homemaker and had worked at Ecusta in the Endless Belt Department. Juanita was born in Madison County on October 1, 1926 to the late Charles and Ethel...

Jul 17, 2017

Sammy (Sam) Lee Hughey, age 66, passed away Monday night, July 17th at the Elizabeth House in Hendersonville, NC. He was born on October 26th, 1950 in Crab Creek, NC to the late Willie Mae Hughey and one of ten children. He had four brothers: Jack Hughey, Bill Hughey, Ray Hughey, and Keith Hughey and five sisters: Peggy Hughey, Bobbie...

Jul 17, 2017

Julanne McCrory Barham, 91, of Brevard passed away Sunday, July 16, 2017. She was the daughter of the late John Lee and Emma Lillian Colley McCrory. She was preceded in death by a brother, Glenn McCrory; sister, Thelma Maxwell and a nephew, John McCrory. Survivors include her son, Terry Barham of Brevard; daughter in law, Joan Barham of Brevard; sister...

Jul 15, 2017

Alma Kilpatrick Frady, age 91, passed away July 15, 2017. A native of Transylvania County, Alma was born in the East Fork section of the county on September 26, 1925. She was the daughter of Onie and Annie Mae Kilpatrick. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Calvin L. Frady, Sr., and six siblings...

Jul 14, 2017

Frank Allen Cogdill, 81, went home to be with the Lord on Friday, July 14, 2017. A native of Jackson County, he was the son of the late John Willie Cogdill and Ada Adams Cogdill. He was also preceded in death by his brothers, Furman and Gene Cogdill; his sisters, Lou Fisher and Betty Cogdill. Mr. Cogdill was a member...

Jul 12, 2017

Mary "Annie" Ethel Lail Luker, 77, passed away on Wednesday, July 12, 2017. A native of Transylvania County, she was the daughter of the late Avery Joe Lail and Mary Ethel Moore Lail and was the wife of the late Joseph Lewis Luker. Mrs. Luker loved Gospel Music and was a member of Mount Arthur Baptist Church, Easley, SC. Surviving...

Jul 11, 2017

John Henry Farlow, born July 10, 2017, died July 11, 2017 in his parents' arms at Mission Hospital in Asheville, North Carolina. John is survived by his parents, Emily and Brian Farlow, of Brevard. A memorial service will be held on Saturday, August 26th at 2:00 pm at St. Philip's Episcopal Church in Brevard, with a gathering to follow at...

Jul 10, 2017

Candler - Ruth Wilson Cairnes, 77, went home to be with the Lord on Monday, July 10, 2017. A native of Henderson County, she was the daughter of the late Woodrow and Maggie Stamey Wilson and the wife of the late Clyde Owen Cairnes. Mrs. Cairnes was a very active member of Trinity Baptist Church where she was a greeter....

Jul 5, 2017

Rosemary Janes MacQueen, loving wife, mother, grandmother, and friend, passed away at the age of 89 on July 5, 2017 at Transylvania Regional Hospital in Brevard, NC, with loved ones by her side. Formerly of Pottersville, NJ, Rosie was born on November 20, 1927 to the late Roth and Catherine Janes in New Albany, IN. She was preceded in passing...

Jul 4, 2017

Frances Dyer Daves, 71, of Brevard passed away Tuesday, July 4, 2017. She was the daughter of the late James and Bonnie Hyatt Dyer. She was preceded in death by one son, Gary Dwayne Daves. Frances was a kind, generous and sincere lady who loved her family and friends dearly. She cared for everyone she knew and considered everyone her...

Jul 3, 2017

Katherine Simpson Bagwell, age 92, passed peacefully on the morning of July 3, 2017 to be in the arms of her Lord and Savior. She was the daughter of the late Arvil and Effie Simpson. She is preceded in death by her husband of 65 years, Lewis P Bagwell, as well as her brothers, Ray Simpson, Paul Simpson and a...

Jul 1, 2017

Doyle William Stamey (1928-2017) Doyle William Stamey was surrounded by his family when passed into eternity on the morning of July 1st at Transylvania Regional Hospital. He was born June 1st, 1928 in the Spring Creek area of Madison County, NC to the late Newton J and Bessie E Stamey. He was married to Sarah Helen Stamey of Highlands, NC....