Obituaries

Aug 5, 2021

Charles Clarence Golden, 85, of Hendersonville, NC went to be with the Lord on Friday, August 5, 2021.

He was born in Avery Co., NC on May 31, 1936, to the late David and Georgia Miller Golden. He was preceded in death by two brothers, David Franklin Golden and Jack Bennie Golden and one sister, Billie Lee...

Jul 31, 2021

On Saturday, July 30th the Lord answered Ronnie's prayers and took her to heaven to be reunited with her beloved husband Joe and daughter Pat.  Ronnie is delighted to be with them and her many friends who had gone before her.  Those of us left behind will miss her infectious laugh and sunny personality.  No services are planned at this...

Jul 30, 2021

George Vernace Neal, Jr. 78, of Brevard, NC passed away, Friday, July 30, 2021 after a brief battle with cancer. He was born in Montgomery, Ohio on December 7, 1942 to the late George and Catherine Neal. George is survived by his beloved wife of 44 years, Mary Lou Neal and two sons from a previous marriage: George Neal...

Jul 16, 2021

Our Heavenly Father received Dean Alan Ashenfelder, Jr. into His loving arms Friday, July 16, 2021.

Dean’s parents are Dean Ashenfelder, Sr. and Lori Ashenfelder, who loved him with all their hearts. He was also loved by his grandparents, David Ashenfelder (deceased) and Carol Luttrell, Phil Layton (deceased) and Carol Cingle. He also leaves behind his aunts...

Jul 14, 2021

George Richard Hunter, 82, of Arden, formerly of Brevard, passed away on Wednesday, July 14, 2021. Born in Jackson County, North Carolina, he was the son of the late Richard and Della Shook Hunter. In addition to his parents, he was also preceded in death by his wife, Gladys Arnett Hunter.

He is survived by his son,...

Jul 10, 2021

Mary Reynolds Raxter, 86, of Flat Rock, NC passed away on Saturday, July 10, 2021. Born in Cedar Mountain, she was the daughter of the late Mitchell and Jane Perry Reynolds.

She served her family as a homemaker and loved to go camping.

Her loving survivors include her husband of 66 years, Preston Raxter and...

Jul 7, 2021

Susan Graham Klopp died July 7, 2021. The daughter of Charles and Ethel Graham, she was born December 20, 1927 in Albany, Georgia.  In addition to her parents, she was also preceded in death by her first husband, Robert “Buddy” Melton, her second husband Edward Klopp, and a brother, Robert Graham.

She loved gardening, sewing and knitting,...

Jun 28, 2021

Edith “Dianne” Reid, 68, of Rosman, passed away on June 28, 2021. She was born on April 17, 1953 to the late Marvin and Margaret Reid of Rosman. In addition to her parents, Dianne is preceded in death by her brothers, Morris (Lois) Reid of Rosman and Dean Reid of Rosman.

She is survived by her sister,...

Jun 28, 2021

Jack McGoldrick, age 94, passed away at his home in Brevard, North Carolina, on June 28, 2021.

A native of Brooklyn, he grew up in Forest Hills, NY, the son of Frank and Jean McGoldrick.  He was preceded in death by his wife, Peggy, following a 65-year marriage that produced six children.

A graduate of...

Jun 24, 2021

Joyce Ann Miller Carney, 85, of Brevard, joined her Lord late Thursday after a brief stay at Mission Hospital on June 24, 2021.  She was born in Des Moines, Iowa, and grew up in Johnston, Iowa. She was preceded in death by her parents, David and Leah Jasper Miller, and brothers Keith and Larry Miller.

She is...

Jun 22, 2021

Frank Kirkland Creech, Jr., 88, passed away peacefully at his Brevard, N.C., home on June 22, 2021. A native of Atlanta, he was the son of the late Frank Kirkland and Lucille King Creech. In addition to his parents, two daughters, Carole Creech Rohrbaugh and Kristina Creech Grimes, preceded him in death.

Loving survivors include his wife...

Jun 20, 2021

Mary Joyce Young, 85, of Brevard, NC went to be with the Lord on June 20, 2021.

She was a loving, caring mother and wife with a great sense of humor, an infectious laugh that filled any room, and a very strong woman of faith.

She was preceded in death by her parents, the late...

Jun 20, 2021

Ella Margaret “Peggy” Boggs, 93, of Brevard, NC passed away Sunday, June 20, 2021, at Givens Estates in Asheville. She was born on May 19, 1928 in Norfolk, Virginia to the late  William Roberts and Ella Margaret Boddie Wiggins. In addition to her parents she was also preceded in death by her husband; William Grayson Boggs, 2000, a son;...

Jun 18, 2021

Michael Conrad “C O” Owen, 50, of Brevard, NC passed away June 18, 2021 at his home. He was born November 25, 1970, to Michael and Seppie Clanton Owen.  He was preceded in death by his maternal grandparents; Columbus New Year Clanton and Sologna Myrtle Whitehead Clanton, paternal grandparents; Roy Clifford Owen and Vera Nadine Gillespie Owen, and a...

Jun 18, 2021

Caitlin Marie Campbell, 23, of Brevard, NC passed away Friday, June 18, 2021.

Caitlin loved to write and was well known for sharing her signature sign-off for her e-mails “sending love and light”.  Her joy was abundant, and she brought joy to everyone wherever she went. She was loved by all that knew her, and she gave...

Jun 16, 2021

Tina Gail McCall, 49, of Pisgah Forest, NC passed away Wednesday, June 16, 2021 at Pardee Memorial Hospital.

She was born December 19, 1971, to Faye Allison McCall and the late Thomas C. McCall. In addition to her father she was preceded in death by her paternal grandparents, Henry and Gertrude McCall, maternal grandparents, Ralph and Christine...

Jun 8, 2021

Donald Bradley, 81, of Pisgah Forest, went to his Heavenly home on Tuesday, June 8, 2021. A native of Dandridge, TN, He had made Transylvania County him home for many years. He was the son of the late Sankey Pickens Bradley and Irene Fisher Bradley. In addition to his parents, he was also preceded in death by his wife...

Jun 7, 2021

James Russell Eldridge, 81, of Brevard, passed away on June7, 2021. A native of Wilkes-Barre, Pennsylvania, he was the son of the late James and Jean King Eldridge, Sr. In addition to his parents, he was also preceded in death by his wife, Billie Andrea Eldridge.

James had worked for over twenty-five years with Burr-Brown Company in...

Jun 6, 2021

Ann Garrett Ayers, 73, of Pisgah Forest, passed away on Sunday, June 6, 2021 at Mission Hospital in Asheville. A native of Transylvania County, she was the daughter of the late Edwin and Anne West Garrett.

A graduate of Emory University in Atlanta, she began her nursing career in Atlanta at Grady Hospital. In later years she...

Jun 4, 2021

Leona Fowler Holland, 97, of Brevard, passed away on Friday, June 4, 2021. A native of Jackson County, North Carolina, she was the daughter of the late John Nelson and Otelia Belle Monteith Fowler. In addition to her parents, she was also preceded in death by her husband of 50 years, Clyde John Holland; her brothers Edward Fowler and...