Yvonne Owen
Dec 26, 2023
Yvonne Owen, 72, of Brevard, went to her heavenly home December 26, 2023. A native of Altoona, Alabama she was the daughter of the late Columbus New Year Clanton and Myrtle Whitehead Clanton. In addition to her parents she was also preceded in death by her daughter, April Owen Trotter, and her son, Conrad Owen; four brothers, Newgene, Newman and...
Michael Owen
Dec 25, 2023
Michael Owen, 73, of Brevard, passed away on December 25, 2023. Born in Brevard, he was the son of the late Roy Clifford and Vera Gillespie Owen. In addition to his parents, he was followed into death by his wife, Seppie "Yvonne" Owen; and preceded in death by his son, Michael Conrad Owen and Daughter April Vera Nadine Owen.
He...
William Hershel Galloway
Dec 18, 2023
William Hershel Galloway, 101, of Brevard, passed away peacefully on December 18, 2023. A native of Transylvania County, he was the son of the late James A. and Mary M. Galloway. In addition to his parents, he was also preceded in death by his wife of 73 years, Margarita “Margo” Galloway, his daughter, Karen Hooper, his brother Gayden Galloway, and...
June Eileen Stacy
Dec 17, 2023
June Eileen Stacy, 77, was thrilled to leave her cancer-ridden body and go to Heaven on December 17, 2023. Born to R. Gilbert Heebner and M. June Heebner in West Chester, PA on November 16, 1947, June died at her Connestee Falls home with family and pets by her side.
She grew up in the country town of Thornton,...
Anita G. Long
Dec 17, 2023
Frances Anita Galloway Long, 80, of Brevard passed away on December 16, 2023. A native of Henderson County, North Carolina, she was the daughter of the late James P. “Bud” and Viola N. Galloway.
Her survivors include her daughter, Ashari Dimera of Asheville, NC; and her brother, Mike Galloway (Billa), of Brevard.
She worked for many years for Citizens...
Joan "Joanie" Miller
Dec 16, 2023
Joan “Joanie” Miller, a resident of Carolina Reserve, passed away on December 16, 2023. She was born in Pryor, Oklahoma, the daughter of the late Ilma LeMaster and James Eric LeMaster. She graduated from Oklahoma State University where she was a member of Kappa Kappa Gamma and Phi Kappa Phi, national scholastic fraternity. She was employed as a kindergarten...
Samson Lee Smith
Dec 15, 2023
Samson Lee Smith, 59, of Brevard, passed away on Friday, December 15, 2023. A native of Transylvania County, he was the son of the late Willie Lewis Smith and Bessie Elaine Smith. In addition to his parents, he was also preceded in death by his sister, Sylvia Hampton Lee Parks.
His loving survivors include his sister, Nioca Robinson (Leonard),...
Thomas "Tommy" Tilson
Dec 13, 2023
Thomas “Tommy” Tilson, 81 of Brevard, NC passed away on December 13, 2023.
He was born on July 24, 1942, to the late Claude and Fannie Stiwinter Tilson. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his sisters Lois Houston and Ola Holland and brothers Howard Tilson and Vernon Tilson.
Left to cherish his memory are...
Garry E. Paddick
Dec 12, 2023
Garry Evon Paddick, 86, of Brevard, passed away on December 12, 2023. A native of Landes, Illinois, he was the son of the late Wilvin W. and Lovel Leola Paddick.
Born into humble beginnings in rural, southern Illinois, where the family farm had no electricity or indoor plumbing, he began school in a one-room building. Over the years, that all...
Betty Smith Patterson
Dec 7, 2023
Betty Smith Patterson, 93, of the Quebec Community passed peacefully December 7, 2023 into the arms of her Lord and Savior after a short battle with brain cancer. She was the daughter of the late Thomas A. “Jack” Smith and Drucilla R. Smith and was born in Transylvania County where she lived her entire life. In addition to her parents,...
F. Judson Hipps
Nov 29, 2023
F. Judson Hipps, 94, of Brevard, passed away on November 29, 2023. A native of Buncombe County, he was the son of the late Floyd Raymond and Gladys Lindsey Hipps. In addition to his parents, he was also preceded in death by his wife, Dorothy Sorrells Hipps; his granddaughter, Kristie L. Hughes and his two brothers and three sisters.
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Russell N. Chappell, Jr.
Nov 28, 2023
Russell N. Chappell, Jr.
August 17, 1932 - November 28, 2023
On Nov. 28, 2023, our dear Dad, Granddad, Uncle and friend Russ departed this life and entered into the presence of Jesus Christ. He joined his wife, Adele, brother Fred, father, Russell Sr. and mother, Mabel. He will be sorely missed by sons...
Robert T. Stevens
Nov 25, 2023
Robert Tennyson Stevens, or more commonly known as Bob, made his transition into the heavenly light on Saturday November 25th, 2023 to join his wife Helena, sister Karen, father Robert and mother Phyllis.
Bob dedicated his life, as did his beloved wife Helena, to supporting people in reaching their highest potential. He created his company, Mastery Systems, 50 years...
Shirley "Bernice" Blackburn Knight
Nov 24, 2023
Shirley “Bernice” Blackburn Knight entered the gates of Heaven on November 24, 2023 and was met by our Lord Jesus Christ. She was born in Jackson County, North Carolina on October 7, 1936 and was the daughter of the late Andy and Lois Bumgarner Blackburn. In addition to her parents, she was also preceded in death by her niece,...
James Webster Rice
Nov 21, 2023
James Webster "Jim" Rice, 75, of Brevard, passed away on November 21, 2023
A complete obituary is forthcoming.
Lawrence "Larry" James Sorkin
Nov 20, 2023
Lawrence James “Larry” Sorkin, 79, of Lake Toxaway, passed away on November 20, 2023. A native of Cleveland, Ohio, he was the son of the late Sanford and Dorothy Levine Sorkin.
An Ohio State Buckeye, through and through, where played drums in the Ohio State Band, he was a career jeweler. In addition to his work, he also served and...
Judith Ann Hollenack
Nov 20, 2023
Judith Ann Hollenack, 79, of Brevard, passed away on Monday, November 20, 2023. A native of Danbury, Wisconsin, she was the daughter of the late William P. and Marjorie Sperling Armstrong. In addition to her parents, she was also preceded in death by her sister, Carol Hoefs. Her loving survivors include her husband of 54 years, Bill; sons David...
Frances Ann Greene
Nov 19, 2023
Frances Ann Greene, 82, of Brevard, passed away on November 19, 2023. A native of Macon County, North Carolina, she was the daughter of the late George and Melvina Barnes Holland. In addition to her parents, she was also preceded in death by her first husband, George Billy Angel, and her second husband, William David Greene; her brothers Glenn,...
Billy Jack Mayes
Nov 14, 2023
Bill Mayes, 86, of Brevard, passed away peacefully on November 14, 2023 after a period of declining health, at Sapphire Ridge Health and Rehabilitation in Brevard. He was preceded in death by his parents, Jack and Juanita Mayes, and his son, Andy Mayes.
Bill was born October 16, 1937, in Commerce, Texas. His family moved to Oklahoma for several...
Elizabeth Fay Dierauf
Nov 11, 2023
Elizabeth Fay Dierauf, 56, of Pisgah Forest, NC passed away Saturday, November 11, 2023 at Mission Hospital.
A Memorial Service will be held Saturday, December 16, 2023 at 2:00 PM at St. Philip's Episcopal Church. A reception will follow in Miller Hall.
Service will also be streamed live at: http://www.facebook.com/StPhilipsEpiscopalChurchBrevard/
In Lieu of flowers, a donation in Beth's name...
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