Obituaries

May 18, 2020

Stanley Lee Reagan, 77, of Greenville, SC passed away Monday, May 18, 2020.  He was a son of the late Hubert Reagan and Ezalee Flanagan Reagan. He was preceded in death by his son, Greg Reagan, three brothers, Houston Reagan, Jack Reagan and Junior Reagan.

Stanley was an independent contractor working for the last 15 years in...

May 17, 2020

Toni Tatala Casciato, 66, of Brevard, passed away on Sunday, May 17, 2020. A native of Pittsburgh, PA, she was the daughter of the late Milan and Lillian Verchak Tatala. In addition to her parents, she was also preceded in death by her brother, Stevan “Buzz” Tatala.

Toni was born into a basketball family in Pittsburgh, PA. ...

May 13, 2020

Frankie Louise Emerson, 93, of Little River, Passed away Wednesday, May 13, 2020.  Born August 13, 1926 she was a daughter of the late Isaac Seldon and Essie Hamilton Kilpatrick.  She was preceded in death by her husband, Glenn Emerson and a granddaughter, Amanda Watson Perkins. The youngest of four siblings, who preceded her in death, were two sisters,...

May 13, 2020

Betty Cable Ramer, 77, of Pisgah Forest, Passed away on Tuesday, May 12, 2020. She was the daughter of the late Paul & Beryl Cable of Robinsville. In addition to her parents, she was also preceded in death by her husband Bill Ramer and her sister Delia.

She was a wonderful, outgoing mother and friend who...

May 12, 2020

Carl F. “Rick” Craig, Jr., 72, of Pisgah Forest, passed away on Tuesday, May 12, 2020. A native of Chester, South Carolina, he was the son of the late Carl F. and Bernell F. Craig. In addition to his parents, he was also preceded in death a sister, Karen Starnes, and granddaughter, Megan Bigham.

A member of...

May 6, 2020

Juanita McCoy Poteet, 92, of Hendersonville, passed away on Wednesday, May 6, 2020. A native of Williamson, West Virginia, she was the daughter of the late Jessie and Carrie Click McCoy. In addition to her parents, she was also preceded in death by her husband, Donald Lee Poteet.

Mrs. Poteet moved to Hendersonville when she was eighteen...

Apr 30, 2020

William J. “Will” Cathey, III, 65, of Rosman, passed away on Thursday, April 30, 2020. A native of Johnson City, Tennessee, he was the son of William and Juanelle Randolph Cathey.

Will had made his life one of service to his community. A graduate of Emory Law School, he also attended the United States Military Academy and...

Apr 26, 2020

Abram Ray Walker of Lake Toxaway fell asleep Sunday morning, April 26, 2020 and awoke in Heaven with his Lord and Savior Jesus Christ. He was born August 17, 1929 in Randolph County, North Carolina to the late Clyde Leroy and Pauline Kelly Walker. His sister, Beulah Hall, also preceded him in death.

He never met a...

Apr 24, 2020

Amy Mills Averill of Brevard, N.C. passed away on April 24, 2020.  She was born in Rochester, N.Y. on August 13, 1916 to the late Harry Burrows and Mary Alice Hall Burrows.  She was also predeceased by her first husband, Ogden C. Mills; second husband, Damon R. Averill; a son, Terence L. Mills; and her brother, Harry S. Burrows. Amy grew...

Apr 24, 2020

Audrey Marion Denton left this world and entered Heaven on April 24, 2020. She was born in 1930 into the loving home of her wonderful parents, Lyle and Eleanor Gilbert in Tampa, FL. She enjoyed many days and fun times playing with her sisters Delores Johnson, who preceded her in death and Shirley Dibble.

As a young adult,...

Apr 23, 2020

Gladys Ellen Sparbanie Reinwald, 79, of Pisgah Forest, passed away on Thursday, April 23, 2020.

She loved her family.

No local services are planned.

To leave a condolence for the Reinwald family please visit “obituaries” at www.moore-fh.com.

Moore-Blanchard Funerals & Cremations are caring for the family.

Apr 21, 2020

Elizabeth Norene Trantham, 83, of Brevard, passed away on Tuesday, April 21, 2020. She is survived by her husband of 57 years, Harry England Trantham, Sr., their four children, Sheila, Tony, Elizabeth and Harry Jr., eight grandchildren and three great-grandchildren.

Born Elizabeth Norene Dow in Franklin, MA on June 25, 1936 to Horace and Elizabeth Dow. Norene,...

Apr 17, 2020

Suzanne R. Jack, of Pisgah Forest, NC passed away Friday, April 17, 2020.  She was born in Binghamton, NY on February 2, 1938 to the late Paul Alfred Robert and Elsie Winans Robert.

She married John Milton Jack on December 21 1957, thus beginning a 63 year odyssey that led to 17 homes in nine states, before...

Apr 1, 2020

Jim Wesley Cole died April 1, 2020.  He was 98 years old.  Jim was born on November 12, 1921 to Eugene and Nora Cole in Kipling, Louisiana and grew up in neighboring Dry Creek.  At 19, Jim took a job as a lineman for Gulf States Utility Company.  He joined the Coast Guard during WWII, patrolling beaches for a...

Mar 31, 2020

Sarah Mull Metcalf, 87, of Brevard, passed away on Tuesday, March 31, 2020. A native of Transylvania County, she was the daughter of the late Charles and Floy Berry Mull. In addition to her parents she was also preceded in death by her husband, Clarence Metcalf; her brothers: Charles Mull, Ted Mull and Guy Mull, and her sisters: Polly...

Mar 24, 2020

John Francis Mulcahy, Jr., 75, of Brevard, passed away on Tuesday, March 24, 2020. A native of Manhattan in New York City, NY, he was the son of John Francis and Grace Merz Mulcahy, Sr.

John loved to hike, meet new people, and dance with his best friend and wife, Kathleen.

His survivors include his...

Mar 18, 2020

Mary B. Polosky, 100, of Fletcher passed away on Wednesday, March 18, 2020. A native of Rural Ridge, PA, she was the daughter of the late Mike and Nellie Bonderino. In addition to her parents, she was also preceded in death by her husband of 50 years, Paul Polosky, and her sister, Ann Karestan.

A devoted homemaker,...

Mar 14, 2020

Christopher Wallace Pustorino of Hendersonville, NC passed away on March 14, 2020 at age 60.  Chris was a very caring person who loved the old Hollywood movies of the 30’s and 40’s. He was a professional photographer in the furniture industry in High Point for years and continued the art long after leaving.  Chris was also was an amazing...

Mar 12, 2020

Margaret B. Garren, a life-long resident of Transylvania County, went to her heavenly home on March 12, 2020.  She was the daughter of the late Ralph and Julia Johnson Benson of Brevard. She grew up in Brevard and was a graduate of Brevard High School.  She is preceded in death by her husband Roy, her parents, Ralph and Julia...

Mar 4, 2020

Montaree (Powell) Powell, 88, of Rosman, passed away on Wednesday, March 4, 2020. A Transylvania County native, she was the daughter of the late Marion C. and Callie Aiken Powell. In addition to her parents, she was also preceded in death by her brother, Robert T. Powell, and her sister, Geneva “Jack” Holcomb.

Mrs. Powell loved to...