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Louise Gilstrap

Louise Gilstrap

Dec 11, 2009

Louise Young Gilstrap Brevard - Louise Young Gilstrap, 82, went home to be with the Lord on Friday, December 11, 2009 at Transylvania Regional Hospital. A native of Spencer, NC, she was the daughter of the late Gray Marshall Young and Maude Irby Young. Mrs. Gilstrap was retired from Olin Corp. and also was a homemaker. She...

George Julian

George Julian

Dec 9, 2009

Brevard - George Washington Julian IV (Buddy) of Brevard NC went to be with our Lord and Savior Wednesday December 9, 2009 after a short battle with lung cancer. He was preceded in death by his father Rev. George Washington Julian III and mother Mamie Sue Reeves and sister, Jean Hosmer and one special granddaughter Michelle Georgia...

Freeda Norton

Freeda Norton

Nov 30, 2009

Freeda M. Norton, 61, died Monday, November 30, 2009 at the Elizabeth House, Flat Rock, NC. A native of Jackson County, she was the daughter of the late Leamon and Falsom Hunter McCall. She was a member of Cathey's Creek Baptist Church. Surviving are her husband, Roderick L. Norton; daughter, Julie Dennis and husband Shane of Cedar...

Denny Liegerot

Denny Liegerot

Nov 30, 2009

Denny Allen Liegerot, Sr. 75 died Monday November 30 at Duke University Hospital following a hard fought battle with Leukemia. Denny was born in Miami, Florida August 18, 1934. He graduated from Coral Gables High School and continued his education at the University of Florida and the University of Miami. He was a member of Sigma Alpha...

Elizabeth Barton

Elizabeth Barton

Nov 28, 2009

Elizabeth Crawford Barton Brevard- Elizabeth Crawford Barton, 85, of Brevard died peacefully Nov. 28, 2009 at The Oaks of Brevard. She was born Dec. 15, 1923 in Jackson County to the late Charlie Emery Crawford and Vivian Owen Crawford. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by the late Charles H. Barton; two sisters,...

Gladys Parker

Gladys Parker

Nov 28, 2009

Jean Bieneman Parker Brevard- Jean B. Parker "MiMi", 81, of Brevard died at home with her family Saturday, November 28, 2009. Jean was a native of Philadelphia, PA and the daughter of the late John and Gladys Bieneman and the step-daughter of Nellie Bieneman. She was preceded in death by her brothers John and Roy Bieneman. Jean...

Ethel King

Ethel King

Nov 15, 2009

Ethel Nations King Brevard -Ethel Nations King, 88, died Sunday, November 15, 2009 at The Oaks, Brevard, NC. She was a daughter of the late Leonard and Lula Stewart Nations and was preceded in death be her husbands, Dwight Talley and Luther King, a daughter; Barbara Powell, three brothers; Buren, Johnny, and James Nations and a sister;...

Russell Flood

Russell Flood

Nov 13, 2009

Russell "Cody" Flood Pisgah Forest - Russell "Cody" Flood, 26, was taken to be in the presence of the Lord, on Friday, November 13, 2009. He was a loving father, son, brother, grandson and friend. He loved to fish in local fishing holes. He attended St. Timothy United Methodist Church and he proudly attended and graduated from...

Cecilia Lance

Cecilia Lance

Nov 11, 2009

Cecilia Ann Lance Brevard - Cecilia Ann Lance, 62, died Wednesday, November 11, 2009 at the Elizabeth House, Flat Rock, NC. A lifelong resident of Transylvania County, she was the daughter of Ola McGaha Lance of Brevard and the late George Washington Lance. Surviving in addition to her mother are her brother, Joe. C. Lance of Greenville;...

Martin Benedict

Martin Benedict

Nov 11, 2009

Martin "Marty" Benedict Brevard - Martin "Marty" Benedict, 90, died Wednesday, November 11, 2009 at Transylvania Regional Hospital. He was born in China and was a son of the late Mr. and Mrs. Paul Howie Benedict. He is preceded in death by his wife of 53 years, Margaret Benedict and a brother, John Benedict. He graduated in...

Odell Head

Odell Head

Nov 7, 2009

Emily "Odell" (McCall) Head A long and productive life ended softly and peacefully for Odell Head on the evening of November 7, 2009. A woman of culture and refinement, and an emblem of Southern determination and creativity. She was born to Otis and Bessie McCall, in Crab Creek, Henderson County. July 14, 1920. Her family moved to...

Richard Rogers

Richard Rogers

Oct 29, 2009

Richard Woodfin "Wolfe" Rogers Brevard - Richard Woodfin "Wolfe" Rogers, 73, went Home to be with the Lord on Thursday, October 29, 2009 at his residence. A native of Transylvania County, he was the son of the late Richard and Katie Landreth Rogers. Wolfe Rogers went home to be with his savior, surrounded by his family. He...

Juanita Trent

Juanita Trent

Oct 18, 2009

Juanita Simmons Trent passed away at the Brian Center on Sunday, October 18, 2009. She was surrounded by her loving family when she went to be with her Lord and Savior. Her memorial service was held on October 21, 2009 at the Brian Center. In attendance were her family and friends and several residents and staff of...

Edward Hathaway

Edward Hathaway

Oct 13, 2009

Edward Vernon Hathaway of Brevard, NC, died quietly at his home on October 13th. On November 5th he would have been 92. He leaves behind his wife of 39 years, Ruth Harry Hathaway and his five adult children from his first wife, Marianne Klebes Hathaway from whom he was widowed in 1968. He was born in Indianapolis,...

Eva Galloway

Eva Galloway

Oct 12, 2009

Pisgah Forest - Eva Ona Morgan Galloway flew to Jesus and a glorious reunion with many of her loved ones on Monday, October 12. She was born February 11, 1923 in Henderson County and lived most of her life in Pisgah Forest, NC. She passed peacefully at her home surrounded by loving family and friends. She was...

Howard Jones

Howard Jones

Oct 8, 2009

Howard Jones Lake Toxaway - Howard Jones, 76, of Lake Toxaway, passed away Thursday, October 8, 2009 at his home. A lifelong resident of Transylvania County, he was the son of the late James and Pearl Jones. In addition to his parents, he was also preceded in death by his first wife, Zona West Jones. Mr. Jones...

Shay Yaste

Shay Yaste

Oct 4, 2009

Shay Amber Yaste Brevard - Shay Amber Yaste, 23, died Sunday, October 4, 2009 from injuries sustained in an automobile accident. Born in Mayfield Heights, OH, she was the daughter of Keith Wheeler Yaste and Diane Marie Pethers Yaste of Brevard. She was also preceded in death by her paternal grandparents, Noble and Dorthia Yaste, maternal grandmother,...

Richard Nash

Richard Nash

Oct 2, 2009

Richard James "Dick" Nash, 79, of Brevard, NC, was welcomed "home" on Friday, October 2, 2009. Dick battled several debilitating illnesses with endless optimism. He boldly proclaimed his attitude toward life as coming from his Lord and Savior Jesus Christ. He was born August 8, 1930, in Royal Oak, MI. He was one of four sons of...

Margaret Flory

Margaret Flory

Oct 1, 2009

Margaret Flory, 95, and long-time resident of College Walk Retirement Center in Brevard, died Thursday, October 1, in Hendersonville. Born in Wauseon, Ohio, in 1914, she attended Ohio University where she earned a BA and MA in 1936 and 1938 respectively. There she began her student ministry as the director of the Westminster Foundation. After further studies...

Fulton Holliday

Fulton Holliday

Sep 29, 2009

Fulton Roy Holliday Brevard - Fulton R. Holliday passed away September 29, 2009 at the age of 91. A native of Transylvania County, he was born May 30, 1918 to the late Marshall H. and Flora Ledbetter Holliday. He was also preceded in death by his wife of 63 years, Anna M. Holliday, sisters; Geraldine, Jewel, and...

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