Obituaries

Oct 27, 2022

Margaret jean Parker Jetton, 94, of Lake Toxaway, passed away on Thursday, October 27, 2022. A native of Charlotte, NC, she was the daughter of the late Robert Winfield and Mary Todd Parker.  In addition to her parents, she was also preceded in death by her husband of 62 years, Jerry N. Jetton; their daughter, Cathy Tucker, and her...

Oct 22, 2022

Francis "Frank" Alan Sheahan of Pisgah Forest, NC, passed away peacefully surrounded by loved ones Saturday, October 22, 2022. He was 89 years old.

Frank was born and raised in Beloit, WI. He graduated from St. Thomas High School in Rockford, IL, before attending the University of Notre Dame, graduating with a degree in Business in 1954....

Oct 17, 2022

William Hugh Siniard, born February 18, 1926, son of the late Hale and Jennie Fortune Siniard, passed away on Monday, October 17, 2022 surrounded by his family.  In addition to his parents he was also preceded in death by siblings: C.W., Gaston, Bud, Dick, Guis and Molly Siniard Clark.

He is survived by his wife of 72...

Oct 16, 2022

Neil Lavern Van Syckle passed away on October 16, 2022.  He was born on July 31, 1927 in Barry County, Michigan.  A dedicated husband, father and friend, he was selfless in his dedication to his family, caring for his wife Joanne through almost a decade of Alzheimer's disease while still helping his children in any way he could.

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Oct 8, 2022

Ronnie Calloway, 74, of Brevard, passed away on October 8, 2022. A native of Franklin, North Carolina, he was the son of the late Claude Lewis and Marie Dalton Calloway. In addition to his parents, he was also preceded in death by his sister, Doris Underwood, and his brothers, W.C. Calloway, Scott Calloway and Junior Calloway.

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Oct 6, 2022

Edna Team Bell passed away on October 6, 2022 at the age of 93. She was the daughter of the late Benjamin Leslie Team, Sr., and Katherine Jones Team. She was preceded in death by her husband of 64 years, John James Bell, Sr.; her brother Benjamin Leslie Team, Jr., brother-in-law Aubrey L. Whitfield and her son-in-law Kenneth Vause....

Sep 29, 2022

James Carroll Jones, 84, went to be with Jesus on September 29, 2022, at his home after a three-month illness.  A native of Jackson County, he moved to Transylvania County at an early age. He was preceded in death by his parents, Henry Nelson and Beulah Owen Jones and his brother Henry Lionel Jones.

After the death...

Sep 28, 2022

Mary Ware “Missy” Vorus, 80, of Brevard, passed away on Wednesday, September 28, 2022. Born in Florence, South Carolina, she was the daughter of the late William R. and Mary Ware Vorus. In addition to her parents, she was also preceded in death by her brother, Henry Ware Vorus.

After graduating from Converse College and UNC Chapel Hill,...

Sep 22, 2022

An obituary is not available at this time for John Andrew Hamilton, Jr.. We welcome you to provide your thoughts and memories on our Tribute Wall.

Sep 21, 2022

Janie Aiken Lynch, 95, of Brevard, passed away Wednesday, September 21, 2022, at the Oaks- Brevard.  She was the daughter of the late Allie V. and Ina Orr Aiken. She was also preceded in death by her husband of 42 years, Arthur J. Lynch, and sisters Allie Belle Mackey, Inez Mooney, Frankie Reid and Marlene Aiken.

Janie was...

Sep 16, 2022

Louise L. Hoxit, 73, of Pisgah Forest, passed away on Friday, September 16, 2022. A Transylvania County native, she was the daughter of the late Andrew and Dinah Galloway Lusk. In addition to her parents, she was also preceded in death by her husband of over 40 years, Clifton Hoxit, Sr.; and their children twins Kimberly and Mitchell Hoxit...

Sep 16, 2022

Dennis Charles Stephens passed away on September 16, 2022, at Tore’s Home in Brevard.  He was born on October 20, 1937 in Alma, MI to Kenneth Benton Stephens and Genevieve Keltner Stephens.

Dennis completed Michigan State’s two-year course in Nursery and Landscape Management. He was a veteran of the U.S. Army, a member of the International Right-of-Way Association, Civitan,...

Sep 12, 2022

Rev. Charles H. Cobb, Jr, 90, of Brevard, passed away on Monday, September 12, 2022. A native of Anderson, SC, he was the son of the late Charles Harold and Lucile Cawthon Cobb.  In addition to his parents, he was also preceded in death by his first wife, Clemmie Hurst Cobb, his son Matthew Cobb, and his granddaughter, Bethany...

Sep 6, 2022

Willie Mae “Billie” Mehaffey, 96, of Brevard, passed away on Tuesday, September 6, 2022. Born in Gastonia, NC, she was the daughter of the late Troy and Mary Stiles Davis. In addition to her parents, she was also preceded in death by her husband of 62 years, Hunley “Mac” Mehaffey; and her brothers: W.T. Davis and Richard “Buster” Davis....

Sep 6, 2022

Frances Love Bryson, 84, of Brevard, passed away on September 6, 2022. A native of Anniston, Alabama, she was the daughter of the late Joseph Dallas and Flosssie Raxter Love. In addition to her parents, she was also preceded in death by her brother, Robert “Bobby” Raxter, and her sister Joyce Rhodes, and two great-grandchildren, Emma Grace Bryson and...

Sep 5, 2022

Lenore Lee Kempfer peacefully passed away at Givens Park Health Care early Monday morning, September 5, 2022.

Lenore was born in Kansas MO, to George Wilford Kempfer and Virginia Lee Ficklin Kempfer on August 21, 1940.  At a young age Lenore and her family moved to the Asheville area where she grew up and became a school...

Sep 4, 2022

Thomas White McGohey, 96, of Brevard, passed away on September 4, 2022 at the Elizabeth House in Flat Rock, NC. A native of Manhattan, New Yok City, New York, he was the son of the late Hon. John F.X. McGohey and Margaret White McGohey. In addition to his parents, he was also preceded in death by his loving wife...

Sep 3, 2022

George Allen Mazalic, 71, of Etowah, passed away on September 3, 2022. A native of Steubenville, Ohio, he was the son of the late George and Betty Rice Mazalic. In addition to his parents, he was also preceded in death by his wife of 52 years, Pamela.

A United States Army Veteran having served in Vietnam, he worked...

Sep 2, 2022

Carol Deane Aiken, 85, of Brevard, passed away on Friday, September 2, 2022. Born in Haywood County, North Carolina, she was the daughter of the late Conward and Hazel Miller McClure. In addition to her parents, she was also preceded in death by her grandson, Daniel Talley.

Deane was an amazing woman. She was caring, kind, land...

Sep 1, 2022

Mary Kathryn Parker, 66, of Brevard, passed away on Thursday, September 1, 2022. A Transylvania County native, she was the daughter of the late Robert and Bea Ashe Parker.

A Brevard High School graduate, she worked as a CNA for several years. She enjoyed music and helping with the Girl Scout Troup which her daughters were members....