Obituaries

Aug 3, 2019

Patricia Barber Wagi, 82, of Mills River, NC, went home to be with The Lord on Saturday, August 3, 2019.  In addition to her parents Edna Mae (Vining) and Edward “Skeet” Barber, she was also preceded in death by her brothers James Leon and Edward “Bo” Allen Barber.

She is survived by her husband of...

Aug 3, 2019

Jacqueline Ryan Lewis Owens, 88, of Brevard, passed away on August 3, 2019. Born in St. Louis, Missouri she was raised in Arlington Heights, Illinois by her parents, the late Roswell Morris and Anna Mae Briscoe Ryan. In addition to her parents, she was also preceded in death by her husbands, Robert Lewis (1989) and James Ogden Owens (2015)...

Aug 2, 2019

Joan S. Donato, 84, of Brevard, NC, passed away on Friday, August 2, 2019 at her home.  A native of New York, she was a daughter of the late Anthony and Agnes Zavaglia Daddazio.  In addition to her parents, she was also preceded in death by her youngest daughter, Cheryl Newcomb.

Joan enjoyed spending time with her...

Aug 2, 2019

Joan Kzudzal Uhler, 81, of Brevard NC passed away on Friday, August 2, 2019 at Transylvania Regional Hospital.  A native of New Jersey, she was a daughter of the late John Adam and Katherine Keilian Kuzdzal.  In addition to her parents, she was also preceded in death by two sisters. Florence Szawaryn and Adele Szeszko.

She was...

Jul 21, 2019

Georgia Ann Valentine Kargle, 89, of Rosman, NC, formerly of McDonald, PA.,  passed away on Sunday, July 21, 2019. A native of Warren, Pennsylvania, she was the daughter of the late George and Carrie Sorensen Valentine.

Mrs. Kargle worked for Valentine Disposal after graduation until 1970. After marrying Wayne Kargle in 1971, she worked for Gibson Greeting...

Jul 17, 2019

Marion L. Harris passed away Wednesday, July 17, 2019 at her home.

She loved birds and butterflies.  She grew the most beautiful daylilies you have ever seen.  She was smart and fun.  You were fortunate if you knew her.

She is survived by her husband, B.C. Harris, her daughter, her grandson and her great-granddaughter.

Jul 12, 2019

Pamela M. Brown, 60, of Pisgah Forest, passed away on Friday, July 12, 2019. A native of Brevard, she was the daughter of Georgia Cox McCall and the late A.M. McCall.

Pamela was a tremendously loving and giving individual. She loved the Lord and she loved to do for and give to others. She was a multiple-transplant...

Jul 5, 2019

Lloyd Winfred McJunkin, 79, of Rosman, went home to be with the Lord on Friday, July 5, 2019. Born on February 1, 1940 in Pickens, SC, he was the son of the late Julius Ernest and Marry Ann Keith McJunkin. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife Flora Jean Powell McJunkin; son William...

Jul 5, 2019

Gary David Holliday, 67, of Brevard, left his earthly bonds on Friday, July 5, 2019 with his loving wife by his side. He is now rejoicing in Heaven with his family and friends who have passed before him. Born in Asheville, he was the son of the late Henry and Beatrice Woodard Holliday. In addition to his parents, he...

Jul 1, 2019

Vol Edward “Eddie” Stamey, 72, of Brevard, passed away on Monday, July 1, 2019. Born at his family home in Rosman, he was the son of the late Volney and Eva Galloway Stamey. In addition to his parents, he was also preceded in death by his brothers Harold Stamey and Robert Stamey.

A United States Army Veteran,...

Jun 30, 2019

Eugene A. “Pete” Peterman, 82, of Brevard, passed away on Sunday, June 30, 2019. A native of St. Louis, MO., he was the son of the late Edward Fred and Maude Louise Harris Peterman.

He retired after 24 years in the United States Navy where he achieved the rank of Lieutenant Commander. The highlight of his career...

Jun 29, 2019

Anne Elizabeth Middleton Webb, 76, was called home to be with her Saviour on Saturday, June 29, 2019 while at home surrounded by her family.  She was born and raised in Jackson County in the Caney Fork community of Cullowhee, she was the daughter of the late Ransom and Edna Middleton, she along with her (late) husband James Clyde Webb made...

Jun 22, 2019

April Lewis Lindsay, age 66, died on June 22 at her home in Brevard in the comfort of her family and friends.  She is survived by her husband, Dr. Thomas “Toby” Lindsay, and her sons, Alexander Lindsay of Charlotte, and Clayton Lindsay of Santa Monica, CA. Her surviving siblings include Hugh Lewis of Hamptonville, NC, Sam Lewis of Tobaccoville,...

Jun 22, 2019

Benjamin Ashley (Ben) Galloway, 41, entered into God’s presence on June 22, 2019.  A native of Rosman, NC, he lived in Salem, SC.  He was a son of Jim and Peggy Cagle Galloway.

Ben served his God as a faithful member of Lakeview Baptist Church.  He was a devoted husband to Wendy Leigh White Galloway and loving...

Jun 22, 2019

Margot Benton Summers Williston, 78, of Pisgah Forest, NC, passed away Saturday, June 22, 2019 at her home. She was the daughter of the late Philip Maxwell Benton and Virginia Clair Simpson Benton. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her second husband, Kenneth L. Williston. Margot received a B.S. in Journalism from the University...

Jun 17, 2019

Mary Catherine Siniard, 93, of Brevard, NC passed away on Monday, June 17, 2019.  She was a daughter of the late Jerome N. (Sneed) and Mary Fortune Siniard. She was also preceded in death by  brothers; Jerry Wayne Siniard, Harold L. (Rooster) Siniard and sisters; Lillie Siniard and Lucille Siniard Cain.

Mary Catherine will be remembered for her...

Jun 16, 2019

Jeraldine “Jerri” Paxton, 91, of Brevard, passed away on Sunday, June 16, 2019 at The Oaks of Brevard.  A native of Brevard, NC she was a daughter of the late Elize and Mary Reba McGaha Raxter.  She was also preceded in death husband, Thomas Wood Paxton who died in 1996, seven brothers and four sisters.

She was...

Jun 14, 2019

Kevin A Bailey, 48, of Brevard, passed away on Friday, June 14, 2019 at his residence with his mother by his side.  Kevin fought a long hard battle with cancer. Born in Athens, Georgia, he was the son of Phyllis Jane Snyder and the late Harry R. Bailey, Jr. He was also preceded in death by his maternal grandparents,...

Jun 11, 2019

Winifred B. Taylor, 83, of Pisgah Forest, passed away on Tuesday, June 11, 2019. A native of Transylvania County, she was the daughter of the late James and Annie Rice Buckner. In addition to her parents, she was also preceded in death by her husband, LTC Emmett Kirk Taylor, and her brothers: Edwin “Buddy” Buckner, Glenn Buckner and J.C....

Jun 7, 2019

Eugene “Gene” Charles O’Hare, 84, of Brevard, died on June 7, 2019.

As an Irish Catholic kid from Canarsie, Brooklyn, Gene attended Bishop Loughlin Memorial High School, where he credits the Christian Brothers with teaching him to think.  After graduating, he attended Manhattan College, a two-hour train ride each way, and graduated in 1956 with a degree in electrical...