JoAnn Owen Galloway
Jun 2, 2026
JoAnn Owen Galloway, 89, of Brevard, NC went to her Heavenly Home on June 2, 2026. She was born on May 15, 1937 in Lake Toxaway, NC.
JoAnn was preceded in death by her parents, Vincent Corbin Owen and Elizabeth Lee Owen, her husband, Jesse Fred Galloway, three brothers, Jack Corbin Owen, Jerry Richard Owen, and James Edward Owen, two sisters,...
Lisa Ann Sorrells
May 28, 2026
Lisa Ann Turner Sorrells, 64, of Arden, North Carolina, went to her heavenly home on May 28, 2026, surrounded by her loving family at her sister’s home after a courageous 16-year battle with brain cancer. Born on July 22, 1961, in Brevard, North Carolina, Lisa was the daughter of Stanley and Jimmie Turner of Etowah, North Carolina. Lisa dedicated more...
James Wade Gosnell Sr
May 27, 2026
James “Pops” Gosnell, 90, of Etowah, NC went to his heavenly home on May 27, 2026, after a brave battle with cancer. James Wade Gosnell was born in Transylvania County on May 11, 1936 to the late Vernon and Azilee Merrill Gosnell. He grew up in Little River, but made his home in Etowah. He was preceded in death by...
Donald Charles Gibson
May 22, 2026
Brevard - Donald Charles Gibson, 75, passed away peacefully on May 22, 2026 at the Elizabeth House in Hendersonville after an extended illness. He was the son of the late Joseph Charles Gibson of Marion and Evelyn Chappell Gibson of Brevard. Don was proceeded in death by his parents, and a loving uncle and aunt, Emerlyn and Mildred Orr. Don...
Wayne Eugene Allison
May 22, 2026
Wayne Allison, 90, a native and lifelong resident of Brevard, NC, went to his heavenly home on May 22, 2026. Wayne Eugene Allison was born on April 23, 1936, to the late Ernest and Sallie Allison of Brevard. He was preceded in death by his dear brother, John Allison, and his beloved sister, Leona Allison Zachary. They had an unwavering...
Robert Michael Tuttle
May 20, 2026
Robert "Bob" Michael Tuttle, 77, of Pisgah Forest, passed away on May 20, 2026, at Madison Health and Rehabilitation in Mars Hill, North Carolina, following a brief battle with cancer. Born on November 18, 1948, in Bartholomew County, Indiana, he was the eldest son of the late Richard Lowry Tuttle and Alice Joanne Huffman. A proud veteran, Bob was drafted...
Jessie Lee Beddingfield
May 19, 2026
Jessie Beddingfield, of Whitewater, North Carolina, completed her earthly journey in her 100th year and entered her heavenly home on May 19, 2026. Jessie was the daughter of John and Georgie Franks and was preceded in death by her husband, Ray Beddingfield, as well as many other family members and friends whom she loved. Jessie was a woman of deep...
Ronald Stanford Norman
May 15, 2026
Ronald Stanford Norman "Turk" entered into eternal rest on Friday, May 15, 2026, at his home.
A native of Brevard, North Carolina, Ronald was born on November 15, 1957, to Jacob and Rachel Norman. He was a 1976 graduate of Brevard High School. Following high school he attended Asheville Buncombe Technical College. He worked for Ecusta in Pisgah Forest, North
Carolina as a...
Anthony Keith Porter
May 14, 2026
Anthony Keith Porter, 67, passed away on May 14, 2026. Born on August 13, 1958, Anthony will be remembered as a loving husband, devoted family member, and avid cyclist who found joy in the open road and the simple pleasures of life. Anthony was preceded in death by his parents, Minnie and Kenny Porter, and his sister, Vicki Hogan. He...
Mary Sue McGraw
May 12, 2026
Arden - Mary Sue McGraw, 83, passed away on May 12, 2026.
Mary was born on May 11, 1943, in Buncombe County to the late Myra Reed and Asbury Burris.
In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by one brother, Fredrick Roberts.
She graduated from West Henderson High School and went on to work at CTS for more than 20...
Martha Ann Wolfe
May 12, 2026
Brevard - Martha Ann Henderson Wolfe went home to be with the Lord and Savior Jesus Christ on Tuesday, May 12, 2026. A lifelong resident of Transylvania County, she was born to the late James and Alliebell Miller Henderson on July 10, 1949. Martha love the Lord and her family with all her heart. She was an avid reader, often...
Henry Michael O'Shields
May 11, 2026
Henry Michael O’Shields, 70, of Pisgah Forest, North Carolina, entered the Kingdom of Heaven surrounded by his family in prayer on Monday, May 11, 2026. Born and raised in Transylvania County, Henry was the son of the late Alfred Burt “Peanut” O’Shields. He was also preceded in death by his brothers, David Allen O’Shields and Alfred Randall O’Shields. He is...
Erby Bolt
May 6, 2026
Erby Bolt, age 94, passed away on Tuesday, May 5, 2026. He was born in Jackson County, NC to the late Lonnie and Otelia Bolt. He was the second of five children, J.D Bolt, Ruth Bolt, Ben Bolt, and Annie Leslie. After graduation, he joined the Army and served in Korea. He was a proud veteran. Upon returning home, he...
Mabel Lucille Hall
May 5, 2026
Mabel Lucille Hall, 77, of Balsam Grove, NC went home to be with her Lord and Savior Jesus Christ on Tuesday, May 5th, 2026 surrounded by her loving family. Mabel was born November 11th, 1948. A woman of devout faith and immense stubbornness, she enjoyed long conversations with her children, shopping, cookouts, and spending time with those she loved. For...
Bobby Scott Thomas Jr.
May 1, 2026
Bobby Scott Thomas Jr., commonly known as “Scott,” to most, was welcomed into the Kingdom of Heaven on May 1, 2026. Scott was a local to Rosman, NC where he loved, and was loved by many. He was born on November 22, 1966. He was reunited with his Mother Phyllis Thomas. He recently retired from the Transylvania County Sheriff's Office...
Eleanor Louise Bellini
Apr 30, 2026
Eleanor Louise Bellini, 84, of Pisgah Forest, passed away peacefully in her home on April 30, 2026, surrounded by her family. She was born on Dec. 15, 1941, in the Bronx, New York, and was a laboratory technician at Transylvania Regional Hospital for more than 25 years before retiring in January 2008. Mrs. Bellini is survived by two sons, Eric...
Patricia Ann McCall
Apr 25, 2026
It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Patricia Ann McCall, beloved Wife, Mother, Daughter, Sister, and Aunt. She left us peacefully on April 25, 2026 at the tender age of 59. Trish was born on July 29, 1966 in Brevard, NC. Trish was known for her immense love of animals and for her tender and warm...
Martin Scott Butz
Apr 22, 2026
Martin Scott Butz, 65, of Lake Toxaway, opened his eyes in Heaven on April 22nd, 2026.
Martin was a 1998 graduate of the Medical University of South Carolina, receiving his degree in Physical Therapy, after feeling God’s calling on his life to minister to others through his career.
He considered his greatest accomplishments to be his children: Devan (Dominic) Giglio-Tos; Charles M....
Jesse Lee Shelton
Apr 18, 2026
It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Jesse Lee Shelton, beloved husband, brother, son, and nature enthusiast. He left us peacefully on April 17, 2026, at the age of 37. Jesse was a man who found peace and joy in the simplest of moments, whether it was skipping rocks across a quiet lake or spending time...
