Obituaries

Dec 14, 2022

David (Bill) Eugene Lee, 59, of Brevard, NC died Wednesday, December 14, 2022, at Transylvania Regional Hospital. In addition to his parents, King David Robinson and Martha Ellen Lee, Bill was preceded in death by a brother, Raymond Robinson.

He worked at Brevard Racquet Club, Charlie’s Tires and Camp Illahee for many years.

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Dec 10, 2022

Donald Eli Bellefeuil, 87, of Florence, passed away on Saturday, December 10, 2022.

Mr. Bellefeuil was born in Powers, Michigan a son of the late Eli Bellefeuil and Vada Wilson Bellefeuil.  He retired as plant manager from DuPont after 30 years of service and was a member of St. Ann Catholic Church.  Donald was very active in the Knights of...

Dec 10, 2022

Annie M. Brown, 82, of Brevard, passed away on Saturday, December 10, 2022. A Transylvania County native, she was the daughter of the late Ralph Lee and Reba Gravley Holden. In addition to her parents, she was also preceded in death by her husband, B. Claude Brown, Jr., and their grandson, Matthew Brown.

One of the most...

Dec 10, 2022

John Charles Bynum, 38, of Brevard, passed away on Saturday, December 10, 2022. Born in Oklahoma City, OK, he was the son of William R. “Bill” and Barbara H. Bynum of Brevard. In addition to his parents, he is also survived by his grandmothers, Mary Jean Bynum and Bobbie Jean Hatfield; his sisters, Sharon Bennett (Bill), Stephanie Crosby, and Mary...

Dec 9, 2022

Garfield Camp, Jr., 67, of Brevard, passed away on Friday, December 9, 2022. Born in Baltimore, Maryland, he was the son of Pearl Robinson Camp and the late Garfield Camp, Sr.

A long-time, full-time, Baltimore Ravens fan, it still paled to his love for his family. It was common for him to tell friends in the neighborhood...

Dec 6, 2022

Denise Ann Hawkins, 68, of Brevard, passed away on Tuesday, December 6, 2022. Born in Tampa, Florida, she was the daughter of the late James Arthur and Aida H. Gomis Bilodeau. In addition to her parents, she was also preceded in death by her husband, Charles Nelson Hawkins; her son, Shane Nelson, and her brother, James E. Bilodeau.

Dec 2, 2022

Fred Veenhof, 78, of Brevard, passed away on Friday, December 2, 2022. Born in Johannesburg, South Africa, he was the son of the late Henk and Sophia Veenhof. In addition to his parents, he was also preceded in death by his brother, Willem Veenhof.

He was wonderful husband, father and grandfather, who was consistently dependable, kind,...

Nov 27, 2022

Bill Pertl Lovejoy of Brevard, NC died Sunday November 27, 2022 at age 95. He was born at home in the small coal mining community of Neffs, Ohio, on February 12, 1927, the same date as two men he greatly admired, Abraham Lincoln and Charles Darwin. He was well known among his family and friends for the annual birthday dinner he...

Nov 25, 2022

After a period of declining health, George John Dippold Jr., suddenly passed away at home of a heart condition on Thanksgiving evening. Born in Newark, New Jersey, George was the son of the late George John Dippold Sr. and Dorothy (Dottie) Loretta Dippold. He was also preceded in death by his niece, Katelyn Hawryluk.

The middle child...

Nov 19, 2022

It is with sadness that we announce the death of our mother, Brenda E. Howard, on 11/19/22 of Brevard, NC.

Brenda was a graduate of Brevard College and UNCA with a BA degree. English/Grammar was her expertise. She enjoyed teaching pre-school age children and helping grandchildren with their school papers. She was an avid reader who felt...

Nov 17, 2022

Richard E. Abbott, age 95, of Brevard, North Carolina, and formerly of Upper Sandusky, passed away on Thursday, November 17, 2022, in Brevard.

Richard was born on November 22, 1926, in Findlay, Ohio, to Francis and June (Sayre) Abbott. He graduated from Findlay High School in 1944. He married Margaret J. Davis on May 22, 1947, in...

Nov 9, 2022

Our beloved Jeremy passed away with family and friends close by on November 9, 2022 in his adopted home of Kauai, Hawaii. He was just 41.

He leaves his beloved wife, Hali, his sister Becky, uncles and aunts, so many friends, and a heartbroken Mom and Dad, Michael and Barbara.

He was diagnosed with cancer...

Nov 9, 2022

Debra Ann Vanghel, 68, of Brevard, passed away on Wednesday, November 9, 2022. A native of Linthicum Heights, Maryland, she was the daughter of the late Carroll E. and June Chaney Hoy.

After working for the State of Maryland Department of Education for 10 years, she went to work for Baltimore Gas & Electric where she worked...

Nov 8, 2022

Alice Ruth Gill, 97, of Brevard, passed away on Tuesday, November 8, 2022. A native of Ridgefield Borough, New Jersey, she was the daughter of the late Frederick and Dorothy Carlson Lesser.

Her loving survivors include her children, Gerald F. Gill and Carolyn Van Dunk.

A celebration of her life will be held during the...

Nov 8, 2022

Marion L. Underhill, 97, of Brevard, passed away on Tuesday, November 8, 2022.  A longtime resident of Connestee Falls, she was the daughter of the late Benjamin and Elizabeth Kollar Underhill of Newburgh, New York.

She was a graduate of State Teachers College, New Paltz, NY, Columbia University in New York, and the University of Delaware in...

Nov 4, 2022

Dr. John R. Folger., joined the Church Triumphant on Friday, November 4, 2022, two days short of his 95th birthday.

Dr. Folger was one of the longest licensed physicians in the state of North Carolina. He was active for 18 months as a Corpsman in the United States Navy. He graduated Phi Beta Kappa from Davidson College...

Oct 31, 2022

Lina Page Reynolds passed away on October 31, 2022, at the age of 80 in Augusta, GA.

She is survived by her brother, Doug Page, three children, Chuck Weiss, Beth Gramling and Doug Weiss, 4 grandchildren and 7 great grandchildren.

Graveside services will be held on Saturday, November 19, 2:00 at Gillespie-Evergreen Cemetery.

Oct 29, 2022

Mary B. Thompson, 90, of Brevard, passed away on Saturday, October 29, 2022. A native of Macon, Georgia, she was the daughter of the late Alfred and Martha Brumback. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband of 60 years, Nath Thompson, her twin sister, Martha Dunwoody, and her grandson, Thompson Tayloe.

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Oct 28, 2022

Clifford Henry Kuehn, 99. of Etowah, passed away on October 28, 2022.

No services are planned at this time.

Oct 28, 2022

Jack Wesley Powers of Brevard, North Carolina, passed away October 28, 2022, on his ninety-third birthday at Mission Hospital in Asheville.

Born in Ft. Wayne, Indiana, he was the son of the late Winnifred Kunderd and Dorsey Byrl Powers.  He is survived by his wife of 70 years, Ruth Ollhoff Powers; sons Tod William Powers and (spouse...