Obituaries

Jan 13, 2025

Elizabeth "Betty" Cheatham, 92, of Pisgah Forest, N.C. went to be with the Lord on Monday, January 13, 2025.

A native of New Orleans, Louisiana, she was born on April 12, 1932 to Hugh and Yvonne Blain. She was a graduate of Sacred Heart Academy and attended the University of Alabama. In 1953, Betty was crowned Queen...

Jan 10, 2025

Lillian McCall Zywot passed away at the age of 95 in Cheboygan, Michigan.

She was born in Gloucester, North Carolina, in 1929. In 1948, she married her beloved husband, Andrew Joseph Zywot, in Greenville, South Carolina, and they welcomed their daughter, Teresa Dyan Zywot.

After Andrew's military service, the family moved to Brighton, Michigan, where...

Jan 8, 2025

Hendersonville - Barbara passed peacefully at Tore's home in Flat Rock after a short decline being cared for diligently by the staff at Tore's home and Four Seasons Hospice.

Barbara was preceded in death by her parents Jules and Edith Chappell. Her Husband Carrol Merrill.  Her brother Tom Chappell, nieces Teresa Frady and Jeanne Tome and a...

Jan 6, 2025

Mark Anthony Baker, 65, of Lake Toxaway, North Carolina, went home to be with the Lord on Monday, January 6, 2025.

Born to Royce Baker and Ruth Brown (Frank), Mark was preceded in death by his father, Royce Baker. He was a devoted member of Old Toxaway Baptist Church.

Mark is survived by his loving...

Jan 4, 2025

Karen Beulah Burns Bell, 76, passed away in her sleep on January 4, 2025, after a fight with lung cancer.  She was born in Feb 1948 to a very strict Christian family in Mt. Storm, WV.

After high school she had the opportunity to attend Julliard, however, chose to pursue a music degree at WV University in...

Dec 31, 2024

Rickie Lee Whitmire, a proud veteran of the United States Marine Corps and a dedicated truck driver, passed away leaving behind a legacy of kindness, service, and love for both people and animals. Rickie proudly attended his grandson Bradley Wyatt's graduation from the USMC, sharing stories and reflections from his own time in the Marine Corps. He also celebrated...

Dec 30, 2024

Vicki Ann Frady (Stewart) went home to be with The Lord on Monday, December 30, 2024, at 1:45 am peacefully in sleep at The Oaks of Brevard. Vicki was born in Jackson County, NC on April 14, 1957. She has lived in Brevard most all her life.

Funeral Services will be held on Wednesday, January 8, 2025,...

Dec 29, 2024

Arvil Lee Barton, 92 passed away peacefully at his home in Pisgah Forest North Carolina Sunday December 29th, 2024.

He was born just a quarter mile from where he lived and after his father died when he was only five years old, his mother remarried, and the family moved to South Florida where he and his four...

Dec 29, 2024

Fredrick Rector Jr. (Fritz) was born to Fredrick and Eleanor Rector in Bridgeport, Connecticut in 1942. In his early childhood, he and his sister, Nancy, with their parents moved to Evanston, Illinois. It was in Evanston that Fritz joined the Boy Scouts of America and went on to become an Eagle Scout. This early accomplishment remained one of his...

Dec 25, 2024

Ervin John Neumaier, Jr. passed away peacefully, surrounded by family in Mills River, North Carolina on December 25, 2024. Born on December 12, 1932, in Chicago, Illinois, he was the beloved son of Ervin John, Sr. and Irene (Suk) Neumaier.

A proud veteran, Ervin served his country in the Korean War before dedicating his life to his...

Dec 25, 2024

Hendersonville - Lewis Edwin Barton, 73,  passed away on 12/25/2024 after a brief illness at the Oaks in Brevard.

Lewis was born on September 27, 1951 to the late Ralph and Helen Holden Barton. In addition to his parents, he was preceded by his sister,  Brenda Owenby.

He is survived by his brother , Wayne...

Dec 23, 2024

Brevard - Helen Crane Hubbard, went to her heavenly home on Dember 23, 2024.

She was the daughter of the late Charles and Nora Owen Crane. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband Milford Hubbard, sister, Dixie Crane Cassell, brothers, Joe, Jimmy and David Crane.

Helen retired from Rosman...

Dec 23, 2024

Brevard - Charlie "C.J." Harvey Smith Jr., 48, peacefully slipped away in his sleep Sunday, December 22, 2024. He is with our Lord.

C.J. is survived by his wife, Debbie Michell Smith, of the home, his mother Rita R. Smith of Brevard. Daughter Siarrah Lekan of Brevard, favorite granddaughter Evahlyn Lekan, and favorite not-yet-born grandson.

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Dec 22, 2024

Dec 21, 2024

Jerry M. Whitmire, an educator, author, farmer, and family man, passed away peacefully at his home in Pisgah Forest, NC on December 21, 2024, at the age of 85. Born in 1939 in Rosman, North Carolina, Jerry was the son of Paul and Maxine Whitmire.

Jerry pursued his passion for learning at the University of North Carolina...

Dec 20, 2024

Marshall Edwin Whitmire, age 86, died December 20, 2024, after a period of declining health.

Marshall was born September 30, 1938, to the late Ed and Louise Whitmire. On August 7,1960, Marshall married June Monteith Whitmire. They were happily married for over 61 years, until her death in February 2022. In addition to his parents and his...

Dec 19, 2024

Harold Wellington, age 100, of Brevard, NC, left this world for a better adventure than he had ever experienced while on this earth on December 19, 2024.

He was born on Sept. 29, 1924. He was an avid traveler, he met his wife of 24 years Beatrice, while camping across the US with the Good Sam's Singles...

Dec 19, 2024

Doris Pauline Holcombe Aiken of Rosman went to be with the Lord on Thursday, Dec. 19, 2024, after a period of declining health at The Oaks of Brevard. She was born June 28, 1942, to the late Rev. Claude Holcombe and Ruth Cantrell Holcombe.

In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her four...

Dec 15, 2024

Derinda Ann Powell, age 55 of Brevard, N.C., passed away Sunday, December 15, 2024. She was born August 20, 1969, to the late Douglas and Tibatha Corn.

She is survived by her husband, Harry R. Powell, and family, brother, Doug Corn, and family as well as many close friends that she considered family.

Derinda was...

Dec 15, 2024

Sue "Ms. Sue" D Hooper passed away on Sunday December 15, 2024.

Born December 29, 1941, in Transylvania County, NC, she was the daughter of William "Bill" Burch Davis and Elsie Mae Banther Davis. In addition to her parents, her husband Michael also preceded her in death.

Survivors Include Corvin, Jessie, Kim (Bobby), Leslie (Colbie),...