Obituaries

Dec 13, 2016

Pisgah Forest – Carolyn Elizabeth Sullens, 77, passed away Tuesday, December 13, 2016. She was the daughter of the late Amos and Doxie Mae Brewer Baynard. She was a lifelong member of Transylvania County. She was a homemaker and a former employer of Ecusta. Survivors include her husband of 47 years, Edward M. Sullens, daughters; Martha Rogers and Dr. Nicole...

Dec 10, 2016

Cedar Mountain– Ruby Robinson Skerrett, 98, native of Cedar Mountain went home to meet her Lord and Savior Saturday, December 10, 2016. She was the daughter of the late Rosa and Bunyan Robinson of Cedar Mountain. Ruby was post master of the Cedar Mountain Post Office for 30 years and she operated Cedar Mountain Grocery with her husband, Ollie. She...

Dec 6, 2016

Lewis Henry Barton, 59, went home to his Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ on Tuesday December 6th, 2016. He was born on August 12, 1957 in Brevard, NC. He loved hunting, fishing, and spending time with his family. He was the son of the late Claude Barton and Ruth Angeline Ball Barton. He was preceded in death by his brother,...

Dec 1, 2016

Ronald Thomas Drury passed away after a very brief illness on Dec. 1, 2016, surrounded by his loving and heartbroken family. Born in Miami Beach, FL and raised in North Miami, Ron graduated from North Miami High School in 1967. He was predeceased by his parents, Julius "B" Drury and Doris Drury of North Miami. Ron was a Vietnam Veteran,...

Nov 29, 2016

Brevard – Oliver Cleveland Raines, 82, passed away on Tuesday, November 29, 2016. A native of Transylvania County, he was the son of the late James Kirby Raines and Gertrude Daisy Eubanks Raines. He was also preceded in death by one brother, Sanford Austin Raines, and two sisters, Zola and Lula. Survivors include his wife of 53 years, Barbara Ball...

Nov 29, 2016

Patricia K. Carrington age 58 died November 29, 2016 from a brief but courageous battle with cancer. Born August 18, 1958 in Lynn, Massachusetts to Robert and Barbara Kinghorn, Pat lived her life with a passion and energy that most would envy. Throughout her 58 years she lived in 8 states and made many many friends wherever she went. Pat...

Nov 26, 2016

Patti Shankle Caldwell,69, a native of Durham NC and a resident of Pisgah Forest NC since 2003, died November 26, 2016, of complications related to lung cancer. Mrs. Caldwell was an active member of Sacred Heart Catholic Church until her recent illness. Survivors include her husband, Ernie Caldwell, her brothers Pete and Dee Shankle of Durham NC, and by her...

Nov 23, 2016

Rosman – Harold Owen, 81, passed away Wednesday, November 23, 2016. He was the son of the late Fred and Otha Estelle Chapman Owen. He was preceded in death by his twin brother, Howard Owen; sister, Estelle Larsen; brothers, Edgar and Ronnie Owen and one grandchild. Harold served in the U S Navy for 23 years as a Naval Officer....

Nov 20, 2016

Brevard – James Davis Laws, 73, passed away Sunday, November 20, 2016. He was the son of the late Jeff and Sarah Edith Jenkins Laws. Survivors include his loving wife of 54 years, Phyllis Woodard Laws, sons; Thomas Milford Laws of Brevard and Curtis Lee Laws of Brevard, sisters; Maleta Sue Long of Weaverville and Elsie Patra Ray of Brevard,...

Nov 20, 2016

Nov 16, 2016

Brevard – Russell Wells, 78, passed away Wednesday, November 16, 2016. He was the son of the late Jule and Connie Murphy Wells. He was preceded in death by his sister, Helen Bolton and two brothers, Harry and Jimmy Wells. Mr. Wells served his country in the U. S. Navy. He loved gardening and fishing and adored his grandchildren. Survivors...

Nov 16, 2016

Brevard – Alberta Lusk Talley, 92, went home to be with the Lord on Wednesday, November 16, 2016. She was the daughter of the late Brack and Evelyn Duncan Lusk. She was preceded in death by her husband, Hovie Carr Talley; son, Gary Michael Talley; sister, Juanita Carlton and brother, Marshall Lusk. Survivors include her daughter; Ann Talley of Brevard...

Nov 14, 2016

Brevard - Marion Thomas Quillen, 88, passed away on Monday, November 14, 2016. He is preceded in death by his wife of 48 years Josephine, seven siblings: Shirley, Clay, Lee, Jack, Frank, Robert, and Leon. He was born in Woodruff, SC and raised in North and South Carolina. He served in the Navy during WWII. He worked as an electrician...

Nov 12, 2016

Lake Toxaway - Warren Eugene (Dick) Fisher, 88, went home to be with the Lord on Saturday, November 12, 2016. Born to the late Warren Isaiah Fisher and Edith Montieth Fisher in Lake Toxaway, Dick was a native and lifelong resident of Transylvania County. He was employed by the Glouster Lumber Company until his voluntary enlistment in the US Navy...

Nov 12, 2016

Douglas William Barton, 72, of Cedar Mountain went home to be with the Lord Saturday, November 12, 2016 after having Parkinson's Disease for 12 years. He was born on February 6,1944. He was preceded in death by his parents Arthur & Lucy Barton. Doug was a hard working man that built his home in Cedar Mtn. He retired from Dupont...

Nov 11, 2016

Brevard – Beatrice Batson Barton, 94, passed away Friday, November 11, 2016. She was the daughter of the late Nathan and Rosa Kilpatrick Batson. She was preceded in death by her husband; Fred Garfield Barton, sons; Daniel and Benny Barton, daughter; Rita Taylor, brothers; Arnold and J. B. Batson and sister; Lola Mae Potter. Mrs. Barton was a wonderful wife,...

Nov 9, 2016

Nov 7, 2016

Brevard – Kathy Arleen Eubanks Emery, 53, passed away Monday, November 7, 2016. She was the daughter of the late Ralph Eubanks and Alean McCall Beck. She was preceded in death by her brother; David Eubanks, son; Jamie Green and granddaughter; Nicole Breeden. Survivors include her husband Cliff Emery, son; Jacob Collins, daughters; Sabrina Henderson and husband Nathan of Rosman,...

Nov 7, 2016

Brevard – Joy Sandra Mitchell O'Dell, 79, passed away on Monday, November 7, 2016. Born in Cincinnati, OH, she was the daughter of the late Arthur William Mitchell and Helen Cynthia King Mitchell and was the wife of the late Willard "Buddy" O'Dell. She was also preceded in death by a brother, William A. Mitchell. Mrs. O'Dell was a member...

Nov 1, 2016

Pisgah Forest – Deloris J. McCall, 67, went home to be with the Lord on Tuesday, November 1, 2016. Mrs. McCall was the daughter of the late Howard and Hazel Hayes Brock. She was also preceded in death by her brother; R. B. Brock, sister; Wilma Cain her great granddaughter; Annaleigh Whisenant. Survivors include her husband of 27 years, Hoyte...