Obituaries

Jan 19, 2023

Janet Nicholson Jenkins Kimzey, 77, passed away quietly and peacefully in her sleep in Brevard, NC, in the dawning hours of January 19, 2023, after a prolonged battle with several ailments. Her last days were spent in the comfort of home, with the adored company of and attentive care from her devoted husband of 35 years, Jim Kimzey.

Jan 14, 2023

Lambert Clayton Poor, known his entire life as “L.C.”, died January 14, 2023. He was named for ancestor Lambert Clayton, a Revolutionary War soldier and early settler of Transylvania County. L. C. was born in Brevard on February 6, 1926.

He was a World War II veteran of the U.S. Marine Corps, serving as a crew chief...

Jan 13, 2023

Margaret Marie Woolls DeLap. A name filled with love and family.

The day you joined us was the day our lives were forever changed and what a change you made in us.

We are so thankful for every minute with you, even those long nights! For we know joy comes in the morning.

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Jan 12, 2023

Douglas Donald Pattison, 83, passed away on Thursday, January 12. 2023 at his home in Pisgah Forest, North Carolina.

He was born June 11, 1939, in Rochester, NY and was the son of Douglas and Iva Pattison. At age 19 he enlisted in the National Guard and was called up into the Army Signal Core and was...

Jan 11, 2023

Geoffrey Edward Shepherd, 74, passed away Wednesday, January 11, 2023, at Charles George VA Medical Center.

He was born June 17, 1948, in Essex, England and is a son of the late John and Stella Shepherd.  At age 17, he moved to Ft. Lauderdale, Fl.  He enlisted in the United States Navy in 1967 and was deployed...

Jan 9, 2023

Donna W. Johnston, 90, of Pisgah Forest, passed away on Monday, January 9, 2023. A native of Rockford, Illinois, she was the daughter of the late Hans and Betty Westby.

At her request all services will be private.

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Dec 26, 2022

Judith Gail Barron went to the Lord on Monday, December 26, 2022.  She was born on June 1, 1942, in Wayne County, Michigan.  Judy received her bachelor’s degree from Central Michigan University and her master’s degree from the University of Michigan.  Judy was employed by Wyoming Public Schools in Michigan for 33 years, where she taught third grade, was...

Dec 25, 2022

Rita J. Curry, 90, of Pisgah Forest, passed away on Sunday, December 25, 2022. A native of Lakwewood, Ohio, she was the daughter of the late Fred and Mary Dister.

At the family's request, all services will be private.

Dec 19, 2022

Velma Brown Rogers, 81, of Etowah, North Carolina, went home to be with the Lord on December the 19th after an extended illness.  Born in Brevard on December 9th, 1941, she was the only daughter of the late Lester John Brown and Stella Hipps Brown of Etowah.  In addition to her parents she was also preceded in death by two brothers,...

Dec 15, 2022

It is with sad hearts that we announce Craig Stephen Aiken, of Brevard, left this life on December 15, 2022.  He was preceded in death by his maternal grandparents Paul and Naomi Raffield and his paternal grandparents Harold and Allie Bell Aiken.

He is survived by his mother Jean Dietz (Tony), father Harold Aiken, Jr. (Sarah), sister...

Dec 15, 2022

Keyla Mejia-Perez, 12, of Pisgah Forest, passed away on Thursday, December 15, 2022. Born in Fletcher, NC, she was the daughter of Otoniel Mejia-Cinto and Marilia Sonia Perez-Mendez. In addition to her parents, she is also survived by her sister, Jacqueline, and several aunts, uncles and cousins.

She also enjoyed running and could run very fast. Keyla...

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

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

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

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...