Obituaries

Dec 14, 2021

Walter Lee Blythe, 80, of Horse Shoe, passed away on December 14, 2021. A native of Transylvania County, he was the son of the late Harold Joseph and Fannie Jones Blythe.

A graveside service was held on Friday, December 17, 2021 at Blue Ridge Gardens of Memory in Pisgah Forest with Rev. Marvin Mathis officiating and a...

Dec 12, 2021

Dr Freida Gillespie Bybee, 92, of Brevard, NC, died December 12, 2021 at home.  A native of Arcadia, SC, she is predeceased by parents Bryant Eugene & Clara Gillespie, siblings Evelyn, Gene, and Bill, and husband, Pete.

Dr Bybee grew up in SC, and was a 1950 cum laude graduate of Furman University.  She earned a Masters degree...

Dec 9, 2021

James Emory “Jimmy” McCall, 84, of Pisgah Forest, NC passed away on December 10, 2021. He was the son of the late Elbert Rickman and Elvie Hoxit McCall. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife of 63 years, Alma Hoxit McCall, their two sons; Anthony James McCall and Michael Jimmy McCall; his sisters:...

Dec 2, 2021

John W. Gressler, 77, of Medina, Ohio passed away unexpectedly in Hendersonville, North Carolina on Thursday, December 2, 2021 while on winter vacation.

He is survived by his wife, Cheryl, of 52 years, and his daughter, Kara (Todd) Branham of Brevard, North Carolina.  He is survived by his sister, Linda (Joe) Horvath of Amherst Township, niece, Julie (Mark)...

Nov 30, 2021

Helen “Tibby” McCormick Meece, 99 ½, of Brevard, NC passed away of Tuesday, November 30, 2021. Helen was born in Buena Vista, Virginia on May 25, 1922, to the late Charles and Cora McCormick. She was preceded in death by her husband of 50 years, Edgar Meece and a daughter, Ann Wyatt.

Helen spent her days maintaining...

Nov 26, 2021

Mildred Louise Ball Dobbins, 82, of Lake Toxaway, passed away on Friday, November 26, 2021. A Transylvania County native, she was the daughter of the late Bernard Ball and the late Hester McGaha. In addition to her parents she was also preceded in death by her three sisters: Ruth Catherine McGaha Perkins, Lottie Mae McGaha Fisher and Etta Mae...

Nov 22, 2021

Kimberly Leigh Chamberlain passed away suddenly in Brevard on November 22, 2021.  She was preceded in death by her Uncle Robbie and Aunt Francie. She leaves behind her mother, Elizabeth (Betty Ann) Bennett, of Brevard; two sisters: Melissa (Kevin) Dellinger of Hickory, NC and Amy (Jason) Arias of Vass, NC as well as honorary sister, Laura Ward; uncles: James (Ellie)...

Nov 21, 2021

Bette Ann Savage, 88, of Hendersonville, passed away on November 21, 2021. A native of Brighton, Vermont, she was the daughter of the late Albert Thomas and Edith Gendreau Yarrington. In addition to her parents she was also preceded in death by her husband, Edward Savage, their son Paul Savage; her brother Al Yarrington and her sister Ellen Yarrington....

Nov 19, 2021

Anne Garren Flynn, 86, went home to be with her Lord and Savior on Friday, November 19, 2021. She was born April 9, 1935, to Marvin and Hassie Garren. In addition to her parents, she is predeceased by her husband, Earl Flynn, who was the love of her life, and a child, Lawrence Earl Flynn.

She was...

Nov 18, 2021

Deborah Rosan Johnson, 65, of Horseshoe, passed away on Thursday, November 18, 2021. A native of Henderson County, North Carolina, she was the daughter of Marie Corsentino Johnson and the late Earl Wayne Johnson.  In addition to her father, she was also preceed in death by her daughter Tina Pridmore and her son, Adam Pridmore.

Always the...

Nov 16, 2021

Richard Neil Fletcher, 67, of Brevard, passed away on Tuesday, November 16, 2021. A native of Transylvania County, he was the son of the late Carroll and Sally Robinson Fletcher. In addition to his parents, he was also preceded in death by his sister, Kathy Fletcher.

Richard was a loving and caring son, husband, father, and papaw. He...

Nov 10, 2021

Lorraine Hobbs Egerton passed away peacefully on November 10, 2021 surrounded by family.  She was a native of Athens, GA and met her future husband Bill while both were employed by Southern Railway.  They married and lived in Littleton, NC for 53 years where they owned and operated Egerton’s Grocery and were active members of the Littleton United Methodist...

Nov 7, 2021

Obituary is forthcoming

Nov 6, 2021

Bettie Louise Walker, 91, of Lake Toxaway, NC, died November 6, 2021. She was a daughter of the late Arch and Ruby Sutton Butts. Bettie was preceded in death by her husband, Abram Ray Walker.

She is survived by her sister, Jean Mithalm and her best friend, Judy Black.

Bettie was a great woman who...

Nov 4, 2021

Stephen Anthony Fitzgerald, 87, of Brevard, passed away on Thursday, November 4, 2021 at the Charles George V.A. Medical Center in Asheville.

A native of Brooklyn, NY, he was the son of the late Robert Francis and Margaret Cuddeback Fitzgerald. In addition to his parents, he was also preceded in death by his wife of 62 years,...

Oct 31, 2021

Wendy Allison O’Toole, 45, of Rosman, passed away on Sunday, October 31, 2021. A Transylvania County native, she is the daughter of Diane Worley and the late James Douglas Rollins.

Wendy was the most kind, sweetest and most loving person any could know. She loved her friends, family and pets with her whole heart. She enjoyed helping...

Oct 29, 2021

James (Jim) McKnight of Gladstone, MI peacefully passed away October 29, 2021 at his home in Pisgah Forest NC comforted by his special friend Sandy Rickards.

Jim was born December 17, 1938 in Gladstone MI. He was a true and proud “Yooper,” enjoying everything the Upper Peninsula had to offer; hunting, (ice) fishing, boating and youth sports....

Oct 29, 2021

Dr. John Nelson Strange, Jr. passed away October 29, 2021, at Margaret Pardee Hospital in Hendersonville, NC. He was born in Vicksburg, MS on August 24, 1952, to the late John and Marie Strange.

He is survived by his wife of 37 years, Karen; daughters, Anna Grace of Asheville, NC and Emily of Columbia, SC; sons, Ethan...

Oct 28, 2021

Richard William Grey, 74, of Brevard, NC, died peacefully after a courageous six year battle with cancer.  A native of Westchester County, NY, he was the son of the late William Leon Grey and Marguerite Keifer Grey.

Richard is survived by his loving wife of 52 years, Janet Fowler Grey, and two beloved daughters, Jennifer Kingsbury of...

Oct 28, 2021

Betty Wyatt of Brevard, North Carolina was 88 years old when she went home to be with the Lord Jesus on Thursday, October 28, 2021. Betty was a Georgia girl. She was born in Lindale, GA and she was the daughter of the late Clyde L. Underwood and Leslie Weaver Underwood. She grew up in the mountains of north...