Obituaries

May 3, 2017

Betty Ann Jones Bryson, 73, of the Cathey's Creek community in Brevard, went home to be with the Lord on Wednesday, May 3, 2017 after a courageous battle with amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS). She was the daughter of Addis Chapman Jones of Brevard and the late William (Doc) Jones. In addition to her father, she was also preceded in death...

Apr 29, 2017

Lake Toxaway – Joyce Wilkins Brown, 68, passed away on Saturday, April 29, 2017. She was the daughter of the late Mr. and Mrs. Wilkins. She was preceded in death by her husband; George Brown and her grandson; Michael Henry Brown. Survivors include her son; George Henry Brown of Lake Toxaway, granddaughter Brittany Cates and five great grandchildren. Memorial services...

Apr 27, 2017

Paul Dillard Seagle, 84, of Brevard, proud veteran of the United States Army during the Korean conflict, and beloved husband, father, grandfather, great-grandfather, and friend, peacefully met his Heavenly Father on Thursday, April 27 after an extended illness. Paul was born in Jackson County and moved to Brevard when he was 18 years old to work at Olin Matheson Corporation,...

Apr 26, 2017

Pisgah Forest– Madison A. Rahn, 87, passed away Wednesday, April 26, 2017. He was born August 14, 1929, to parents Preston Augustus and Kathrine Graham Rahn. He was preceded in death by his wife Jeannette Foster Rahn. Madison was a long-time resident of Transylvania County, and was a graduate of Brevard High School Class of 1945. He worked at DuPont...

Apr 26, 2017

Brevard – Cleo Elsie Ashe Huggins, 90, passed away on Wednesday, April 26, 2017. She was the daughter of the late Fred and Etha Middleton Ashe. She was preceded in death by her brother; Charles Lyman Ashe and her sister; Nora Lee Klepps. Survivors include the love of her life, her husband of 74 years, Russell E. Huggins, son; James...

Apr 24, 2017

Brevard – Spencer Jack Mathis, 53, passed away on Monday, April 24, 2017.

A native of Transylvania County, he was the son of the late Floyd Benjamin Mathis and Gaynell Shook Mathis. He was also preceded in death by his sisters, Holly Reems, Jo Simpson, Rhonda Smith, and Sandra McCall.

Mr. Mathis attended Open Arms...

Apr 24, 2017

Brevard – Daniel E. Owens, 81, passed away on Monday, April 24, 2017. A native of Transylvania County, he was the son of the late Elliott "Pete" and Bernetha Mills Owens. He was preceded in death by his brothers; George Owens and Billy Smith and sisters; Gotherine Owens, Eula Betsill and Vessie "Chick" Crite. Dan attended Nineth Ave High School....

Apr 18, 2017

Brevard – Margert Pearl Sheehan Whitmire, 77, passed away on Tuesday, April 18, 2017. She was the daughter of the late Hillard and Hattie Watson Sheehan. She was preceded in death by her husband Roland Edward Whitmire, daughter; Hester Queen, brothers; Gregg and Ed Sheehan and infant son; Wayne Whitmire. Survivors include her sons; Marvin Whitmire and wife Brenda of...

Apr 17, 2017

Brevard - Lou Edith Medford Crisp Miller passed away on Monday, April 17, 2017 at the Oaks of Brevard. Lou was born on December 30, 1929 in Swain County to the late Charlie and Laura Lollis Medford. She was also preceded in death by her first husband, Odas W. Crisp, who was the Station Manager of Southern Railway in Brevard,...

Apr 15, 2017

James Michael Furgerson "Mikey", 29, of Sapphire, NC was born Oct. 1, 1987 in Brevard N.C. He left behind many that loved and cared for him on April 15,2017. Mikey was a very loving kind hearted young man who would help anyone in need. He was a very responsible, level headed, and hardworking young man. He had a spontaneous nature...

Apr 12, 2017

Brevard – Peter Duncan Lindsay, 66, passed away on Wednesday, April 12, 207. He was the son of the late David and Katherine Lamp Lindsay. Survivors include his brother; Martin Lindsay, sisters; Judy Mitchell and Sally Tomlinson, niece; Emma Tomlinson and nephews; David Mitchell, Patrick Lindsay and Sam Tomlinson. No services are planned. Online condolences may be left at www.moodyconnollyfuneralhome.com...

Apr 9, 2017

Etowah – Elizabeth H. Wollerman, 86, passed away on Sunday, April 9, 2017. She was the daughter of the late Norton and Gertrude Mixer Henry. She was preceded in death by her husband; Paul Wollerman, son; Michael Henson and sister; Frances Fitch. Mrs. Wollerman grew up in North Ridgeville, OH and worked for the American Red Cross, both overseas and...

Apr 3, 2017

Brevard – Zachery Cole Galloway, 21, went home to be with the Lord on Monday, April 3, 2017. Survivors include his father, Randall Galloway and wife Raylene of Brevard; grandparents, Ernest and Lila Galloway of Brevard; brother, Cameron Galloway of Brevard; uncles, Ernest, Jr and wife Sheila, Charlie and wife Tiffany; aunt, Heather and husband Eddie Tillitz; cousins, Lauren, Brianna,...

Apr 2, 2017

Lake Toxaway- Elouise Wilson Kinsey, age 70, passed away on April 2, 2017 in Brevard, NC. Elouise was born on February 7, 1947 in High Point, NC, to the late Willie and Laurah (Cricket) Wilson. She attended TC Henderson Elementary and Rosman High Schools. She was an excellent seamstress, cook, and loved to visit and play card games with family...

Mar 30, 2017

Mar 26, 2017

Brevard – Clarence "Danny" Pearson, 62, passed away on Sunday, March 26, 2017. A native of Transylvania County, he was the son of the late Clarence Pearson and Margie Craig. Danny was a member of the Brevard Moose Lodge. He also devoted his time to the Transylvania County Community as a Deputy Sheriff and a Police Officer. Survivors include his...

Mar 26, 2017

Judy Israel Newsome, 64, passed away Sunday, March 26, 2017, after a short illness. A native of Brevard, she was the daughter of the late Clarence W. Israel and Alma Altman, of Asheville. She was preceded in death by a brother, Michael Israel. She was an adored mother, daughter, grandmother and sister. Survivors include her daughters, Jennifer Boothe (Glen), Jill...

Mar 25, 2017

Brevard - Edward (Bubba) Reineke, 77, went to rejoice with the Lord March 25, 2017 in Brevard, NC. Ed was born November 28, 1939 in Miami, FL to the late Rene and Irene Reineke. He graduated from Miami-Edison High School then worked as an electrician before getting a job with the Metro-Dade Fire Department. He remained a firefighter for 33...

Mar 24, 2017

Lake Toxaway – Christopher Alan Freeman, 42, passed away on Friday, March 24, 2017. He was the son of the late Leslie Freeman. Survivors include his mother; Linda Freeman of Lake Toxaway, brother; Scott Freeman and wife Sara of Sylva, nephews; Gideon, Corbin and Linus Freeman and a very special friend, Patrick Bairefoot. Funeral services will be held 12noon on...

Mar 23, 2017

Brevard – Clinton R, Breedlove, 58, went home to be with the Lord on Thursday, March 23, 2017. A native of Paradise Valley, CA, he was the son of the late Clyde and Lois Bracken Breedlove. He was also preceded in death by a son, Jason Clinton David Breedlove and a brother, Jimmy Breedlove. Mr. Breedlove was a beloved husband,...