Obituaries

Jul 1, 2017

Michael Richard Fisher, 66, of Brevard, North Carolina, entered into eternal rest on July 1, 2017 at The Oaks of Brevard. Born August 4, 1950, Mike was the son of the late Russell and Emily Hinkle Fisher. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his sisters, Doris Cranford, Lucy Rogers, Margaret Whitmire, Esther Ramsey, Phyllis Moss,...

Jun 30, 2017

Randolph Harrison Smith passed away Friday, June 30, 2017 at home. He was born September 9, 1946 and is the son of the late Mr. and Mrs. Herman Harrison Smith of High Point, NC. He was a graduate of High Point Central High School in 1963. He earned a highly coveted Hard-wood Lumber Inspector Certification from the National Hardwood Lumber...

Jun 28, 2017

Michael Jimmy McCall "Bigun", 55, of Pisgah Forest passed away on June 28, 2017. He was a native of Transylvania County and employee of the City of Hendersonville. He enjoyed working on the family farm - raising Jacob sheep - and was an avid NASCAR fan. He loved God, his family, and his country. He is survived by his wife...

Jun 27, 2017

Margaret Passmore Owen, 82 of Brevard, went home to be with the Lord June 27, 2017 where she is praising and Glorifying her Lord and Savior. She was the daughter of the late James Passmore and Eltis Osteen Passmore and the wife of the later Leonard Owen. Also preceding her in death are her sisters, Grace Passmore and Louise Crowe;...

Jun 27, 2017

Union, SC – Charles E. Whitmire, 55, formerly of Brevard passed away on Tuesday, June 27, 2017. He was the son of the late Bruce Whitmire and Lois McKinney Morgan. Charles was a proud veteran of the U. S. Marines. His daughters recognize him as the "best dad ever". Survivors include two daughters, Heather Leopard and husband Brad of Lebanon,...

Jun 26, 2017

Nicholas M. Mihalas passed away on June 26th, 2017. Nick was born in Norfolk, Virginia in 1937. As the son of Greek immigrants, he did not learn to speak English until the first grade. His father died when Nick was only four and his mother, Vivi, was left to raise three young children on her own. Vivi had three simple...

Jun 25, 2017

Brevard – Jeannette A. Brandenburg, 95, formerly of Durham, NC passed away on Sunday, June 25, 2017. She was the daughter of the late Henry and Mabelle Caunitz Alfke. She was preceded in death by her husband, Frank Eugene Brandenburg. Survivors include her daughter, Lynne Foster and husband Buckley of Brevard and son, Robert A. Brandenburg of Tampa, FL. At...

Jun 23, 2017

Lake Toxaway – Barbara Kilpatrick, 77, formerly of Frostproof, FL, went home to be with the Lord on Friday, June 23, 2017. She was the daughter of the late Arnie and Ole B. Duncan Exum. She was preceded in death by her husband, Jackie Kilpatrick, daughter; Kim Beebe, brother; Joseph Hubert and sister; Nonie Wyatt. Barbara was employed by Transylvania...

Jun 23, 2017

Peter John Pioli of Sapphire Valley, NC, was called to his heavenly Father on Friday June 23rd 2017. He was born in Bronx, NY on December 10th 1947 to the late George and Renee Pioli. He is survived by his spouse Louis Riggs, his brother George, his two children Paul and Vanessa and four grandchildren Renee, Garrett, Isabella and Lilliana....

Jun 20, 2017

Lois Adalene Holden Pressley, 79, of Rosman, NC, was called to her heavenly home Monday, June 20, 2017. She was born on July 4, 1937 and was the daughter of the late Robert A. and Ethel Masters Holden. Lois was a loving wife, mother, grandmother and friend. She loved the Lord and her church family, and served selflessly for 37...

Jun 20, 2017

Burton "Bud" Bass, 85, of Brevard passed away on Tuesday, June 20, 2017 at his residence. He was born in Waukee, Iowa on April 16, 1932 to the late Bert and Agnes Stump Bass. Mr. Bass was preceded in death by the love of his life, Darlene Bass on June 9, 2017; son, William Burton "Buddy" Bass; and a sister,...

Jun 19, 2017

Sapphire – Danny Ray Shetters, 56, passed away on Monday, June 19, 2017. He was the son of the late Donald Edward Shetters. He was preceded in death by his brother, Steven Randall Shetters and sister; Rhonda Faye Allott. Survivors include his mother; Ellen Faye Morgan Shetters, wife; Linda Osteen Shetters, sons; Ethan Shetters of Clayton, GA and Nathan Orr...

Jun 18, 2017

Brevard – Austin Lee Rhoden, 15, passed away on Sunday, June 18, 2017. He was the son of Shaunda Shipman and husband Wayne of Brevard and Robert Rhoden and wife Destiny of Belton, SC. He was preceded in death by his brother, Joshua Rhoden; great- grandfathers, Walter McKinney and Vernon Shirley; great- grandmother, Lois Shirley; and grandfather, Roy Rhoden. Survivors...

Jun 18, 2017

Brevard – Steven S. McCall, 44, passed away on Sunday, June 18, 2017. He was the son of the Farris McCall and wife Sandra of West Union, SC and Shirley Gillette McCall husband Lynn Duncan of Marshall, NC. Survivors include his grandmother; Mattie McCall of Balsam Grove and sister; Beth Wilson and husband Steve of Brevard and faithful companion, his...

Jun 15, 2017

Margaret Jean Chappell (Long) 1939-2017 Margaret Long Chappell, 78, passed away unexpectedly on Wednesday, June 15, 2017. A lifelong resident of Transylvania County, she was an incredibly loving wife, mother, grandmother, second-mother and friend to so many. She devoted her life to caring for and nurturing all those around her. Her greatest passions were cultivating her beautiful gardens, spending time...

Jun 13, 2017

Rosman – Lyman Bradley went to his Eternal Home peacefully, ever present with his Lord Jesus Christ on Tuesday, June 13, 2017 after two years of lingering illness's. He was 70 years old. Survivors include his wife Linda of 49 years; son Landon and wife Heather; two grandsons, Corbin and Cayson; sisters, Dorothy, Sue, Birdel, Billie Rae, Jamie, Gwendolyn; several...

Jun 12, 2017

Travelers Rest, SC – Shirley Owen Cison, 79, formerly of Brevard was called to heaven on Monday, June 12, 2017. She was the daughter of the late Glen Owen. She was preceded in death by her husband; Clifford Cison, daughters; Cathy Murphy Davis and Joyce Murphy Reese, grandson; Danny Davis. Survivors include her mother; Lois Owen, son; Lawton Murphy, two...

Jun 10, 2017

Jun 9, 2017

Alice "Darlene" Bass, 83, passed away on Friday, June 9, 2017. She was born in Monmouth, IL June 16, 1933 to the late William and Freida Value Carnes. She was preceded in death by her son; William Burton "Buddy" Bass, in laws; Bert and Agnes Bass, infant sister, Pearl Carnes, 5 brothers; Bill, Harold, Leroy, Ralph and Richard Carnes and...

Jun 8, 2017

Lake Toxaway - Geneva Jones Thomas, 94, was called home to heaven by her Savior Thursday, June 8 2017, after a long and full life. Geneva was born November 25, 1922 and was the daughter of the late James and Pearl Jones. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by a husband, Frank Thomas, a son John...