Obituaries

Jul 26, 2013

Brevard-

Clarence O. Clark, 82, passed away on Friday, July 26, 2013 at his home after an extended illness. He leaves behind his loving wife of 60 years, Emma Anne, two daughters, Lori Anne and her husband, Ron Zuber of Enterprise, AL and Tamra Lynn and her husband Ian Smith of Raleigh, NC, and two grandchildren, Lauren...

Jul 20, 2013

Dave Hunter, 83, Family Man, Marine Colonel

David Julius Hunter, a 31-year resident of Brevard, died at his home in Brevard, NC on Saturday, July 20, 2013. He was 83 years old and the husband of Lorraine Ward Hunter.

Mr. Hunter was born in Philadelphia, PA, on October 8, 1929, to the late Amelia Foster...

Jul 16, 2013

Bernice Smith Scruggs, 88 of Brevard, NC passed away Tuesday, July 16, 2013 at Tore's Home. She was born June 2, 1925 in Habersham County, GA to the late Oscar and Bessie Maude Smith. She was preceded in death by her husband; Leon Scruggs who passed away in 2000, two sons; Dennis Scruggs and Terry Scruggs and one brother;...

Jul 16, 2013

Charles Irving Duke, 84, of Pisgah Forest, NC passed away peacefully at his home on Tuesday, July 16, 2013.

He was the son to the late Charles Irving and Adele Mueller Duke. He was preceded in death by a daughter; Susan McAlpin who died in 1988.

Charles served in the US Marines during the Korean...

Jul 12, 2013

Annie Jo Fisher Bowen, 82, born and raised in Brevard, NC passed away peacefully in her home on Friday, July 12, 2013 surrounded by those she loved. She was preceded in death by her husband James L. Bowen, Sr. who passed away in 1977.

A retired nurse, she loved her books, the hills, the forest and its...

Jul 7, 2013

Wilbren Baynard, 80, of Pisgah Forest, NC, passed away Monday, July 8, 2013 at Transylvania Regional Hospital.

He was the son of the late Marson Baynard and Millie Simpson Baynard. He was preceded in death by his three sisters; Evelyn Sitton, Thelma Lyday and Marie Hampton, one brother; Leora Baynard, three sister-in-law's; Flora Coren, Edith Metcalf and...

Jul 7, 2013

James Bradley Collins, 78, of Brevard, NC, passed away at his home in Brevard on Sunday July 7, 2013. He was the son of the late Pinkney Collins and Della Gibson Collins. He was preceded in death by his sister Virgina West, nine brothers; Dan, Tom, George, Carroll, Emilse, Odell Collins and Porter and Archie Harris.

James...

Jul 5, 2013

Frances Loftis Hawkins, 84, of Pisgah Forest, NC died Friday, July 5, 2013. A native and lifelong resident of Transylvania County, she was the daughter of the late Theodore J. and Edna M. Loftis. She was the last surviving member of her family, preceded in death by her husband of 59 years Dan Hawkins, and three brothers; Jack, Edward...

Jul 2, 2013

Jean Dixon Boggs, of Brevard, NC passed away Tuesday July 2, 2013 at the Elizabeth House in Hendersonville.

Born in Asheville, NC she was the daughter of the late Ballard and Ollie Lawson Dixon. Jean was preceded in death by her former husband, Harold A. Boggs and her brother Bill Dixon.

She valued her friends...

Jul 2, 2013

Bernard Joseph Flood, 91, passed away, Tuesday, July 2, 2013 at The Oaks of Brevard. He was preceded in death by his wife Bobbie O. Flood.

He is survived by his daughter Marcia Green of Birmingham, AL. and a granddaughter; Kelly Jackson of Atlanta, GA.

He was a real estate agent in Ft. Lauderdale, FL....

Jun 25, 2013

Patrick Paglialunga, 75, unexpectedly passed away on June 25, 2013 in Brevard, NC. He was a son of the late Venanzio and Rosaria Cardone Paglialunga. He was preceded in death by a daughter; Vicki Michele Paglialunga who died in 1998, a brother; Vincent Paglialunga and a sister; Norma Goldberg.

He was a retired Police Captain from Newburgh,...

Jun 23, 2013

Norman E. Harris, 73, of Brevard, passed away on June 23, 2013. He was a loving husband, father, and grandfather who will be remembered and missed by many across the country. He was in every sense a gentleman - a gentle man in every way. He was not only intelligent but also had an emotionally intelligent interior.

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Jun 13, 2013

Robbie Elliott Hensley, 90, of Brevard, NC passed away on June 13, 2013 at The Oaks in Brevard.

She was a daughter of the late John and Esther Duncan Elliott. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband; Warren Hensley who died in 1995 and three brothers; Charles, John and Paul Elliott....

Jun 10, 2013

John David Bantz,died, Monday June10, 2013 at his residence, services are incomplete at this time.

Jun 9, 2013

Ronald "Ron" S. Sells, 60, of Pisgah Forest, NC, passed away June 9, 2013 at Transylvania Regional Hospital surrounded by his two sisters.

He is survived by two sisters; Linda Sells Gaddy of Brevard, NC, JoAnn Travis and husband (Rick), of Brevard, NC, one son; Terry Lane Sells and wife (Bonnie) of Concord, NC, one daughter; Felicia...

Jun 8, 2013

Lena B. Jackuboski, 87, passed away peacefully on June 8, 2013 at Transylvania Regional Hospital. She was born February 21, 1926 in Bristol, Connecticut. She worked as an inspector for General Motors.

Lena learned to sew at an early age and for the past several years, she quilted every day. She loved to volunteer, read and play...

Jun 4, 2013

Harvey R. Murray, Jr., 77, of Lake Toxaway, NC passed away on June 4, 2013 at Transylvania Regional Hospital.

He was born on February 20, 1936 in St. Louis, MO to the late Harvey Richard Murray, Sr. and Minnie Erby Murray. He was also preceded in death by one son; Timothy Michael Murray and one brother; Donald...

Jun 1, 2013

Carol Snyder Watkin, 89, of Brevard, died Saturday June 1, 2012 at her residence.

Carol was was born in Burlington, Iowa. She was the daughter of Edward and Adelaide Snyder. Carol graduated from the University of Iowa, where she was crowned homecoming queen. she also loved to paint and was known for her water color art work....

May 24, 2013

Services will held in New York, at a later date.

May 20, 2013

Linda Davis Southerland, 70, of Brevard, NC passed away peacefully in the presence of her family on Monday May 20, 2013. She was the daughter of the late Paul and Charlotte Davis. Linda was also preceded in death by her brother, Eddie Davis.

Linda was a beautiful, elegant, and creative woman who was adored by anyone lucky...