Obituaries

Jan 30, 2013

Muriel Barth-Higgins, 87, of Brevard, NC passed away peacefully on Wednesday, January 30, 2013, surrounded by family and friends. She was a daughter of the late Monroe and Katherine Crolius Marks. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband Richard Higgins who died in 1991 and a daughter; Randi Monica Barth who died in...

Jan 28, 2013

Cedar Mountain

Bryan Michael Wildermuth, 31, of Cedar Mountain, NC died Monday, January 28, 2013.

Bryan was a son of Donna Louise Wildermuth and step-father, Darren Vassalotti of Cedar Mtn., NC. He was preceded in death by his grandmother; Arline Comitz and his grandfather; Lewis Allen Wildermuth. He was a member of the Church of...

Jan 27, 2013

Wade Glenn Blythe, 74, died on January 27, 2013 at Mission Hospital, Asheville, NC.

He was born in Pisgah Forest, NC to the late Glenn and Nettie Jones Blythe. He was preceded in death by a sister Nancy Wilson and grandson Josh Blythe.

Mr. Blythe retired from Dupont after 15 years of service then he...

Jan 25, 2013

Henry Levi Williams, 83, of Brevard died January 25, 2013, at The Oaks of Brevard.

He was born March 9, 1929 in Green County to the late Edward and Carrie Hill Williams. Henry is survived by his wife Louise Robinson Williams. Henry was a veteran serving his country in the US Navy.

No services are...

Jan 24, 2013

Jerry Dean Hall, 73, passed away, Thursday, January 24, 2013 at his residence. He was a son of the late Will and Pauleen Hall and was preceded in death by two brothers; Alvin Hall and Cline Hall. Jerry retired from Cason Builders Supply. He is survived by two sons; Tony Hall and Darren Hall both of Brevard, NC, and...

Jan 24, 2013

John A. Ford, Jr, 85, passed away peacefully on January 24, 2013 at Kingsbridge House, Brevard, NC. He was born June 13, 1927 in Asheville, NC, and was a son of the late John A. Ford, Sr. and Lucy Ford McConnell. He was an active member of First Baptist Church of Brevard, NC serving as a deacon and other...

Jan 22, 2013

Richard Marshall Loftis, 91, passed away on Tuesday, January 22, 2013. Born in Henderson County, he was a son of the late Edna Earle (Marshall) and Theodore J. Loftis; however, he spent most of his life in Transylvania County. He was preceded in death by his wife of 65 years, Nell Cairnes Loftis, sisters; Mildred Wilson and Dorothy Hamilton,...

Jan 20, 2013

James Otto Stutz, 89, slipped the surly bonds of Earth into the hands of The Almighty on January 20th, 2013, at St Francis Health Center in Topeka, Kansas.  Born to Otto & Heddy Stutz, February 1st, 1923 in Manhattan, New York, he committed his life to setting the perfect example as a devoted husband, the world's greatest father, loving PopPop,...

Jan 20, 2013

Brevard Ellen Carey Bub, 92 , of Brevard, NC passed away on January 20, 2013, at Tore's Home in Brevard, North Carolina. Ellen, and her twin sister Martha, were born May 15, 1920 in Cleveland, Ohio in 1920 to Joseph Paterson Carey and Anna Louise Horstman Carey.  She lived most of her life in that area, moving a few years...

Jan 19, 2013

Harold (Digger) Odell, 93, died January 19, 2013 in Brevard, NC. He was born in the Bronx, NYC on April 8, 1919, and was raised and educated in Pleasantville, NY. The son of Cora Hustis and Edward Odell, who died when Harold was an infant. He was also preceded in death by three brothers and a sister. A veteran...

Jan 18, 2013

Lynn Prater, 58, of Wimauma, FL died while visiting family in Brevard, NC. She was born in Michigan to the late James and Louise Gullett Puckett. She was preceded in death by a daughter; Lisa Marie Prater, a sister; Elizabeth She is survived by her son; Jason Prater, his wife Julie and their children Hannah and Hailey of Pisgah...

Jan 16, 2013

Frances (Pat) McCall Hunnicutt, 87, of Brevard, NC died January 16, 2013 at Transylvania Regional Hospital. She was preceded in death by her husbands, Monroe MacDonald McCall and Floyd Thomas Hunnicutt, and two brothers; Ralph Patterson and Bill Owen. Pat was a member of Glady Branch Baptist Church and a member of the Eastern Star. She graduated from Mission...

Jan 15, 2013

Horse Shoe James A. Moore, 52, of Horse Shoe, NC passed away January 15, 2013, at Transylvania Regional Hospital.  He was preceded in death by his mother; Patsy Mae Clontz Moore and a daughter; Nikki Moore who died in 2006. He was a loving son, husband, father and grandfather.  He will be missed by all who knew him. He is survived...

Jan 14, 2013

Brevard - Joseph Tarapata Joseph Tarapata, 66, of Brevard, NC died peacefully, January, 14, 2013 in Mexico while on vacation. He was a native and long time resident of Buffalo, NY. He was a son of the late Joseph and Violet Cichon Tarapata. Joseph attended Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Brevard, NC. He is survived by his wife of...

Jan 10, 2013

Pisgah Forest, NC Lena McGuire, 71 of Pisgah Forest, went home to be with the Lord on Thursday, January 10, 2013 at the John F. Keever Solace Center in Asheville. A native and lifelong resident of Transylvania County, Lena was the daughter of the late Joseph Walter McGuire, Sr. and Lessie Owneby McGuire.  She is also preceded in death by...

Jan 10, 2013

Candy Diane Lucas, 49, Brevard passed away on Thursday, January 10, 2013. One of eleven children, she was born, August 12, 1963. She was a daughter of the late Wayman Burgess Raines and Snowie Elizabeth Raines. She was preceded in death by a sister; Darline Bailey and two brothers; Charles Raines and Ronnie Lovelace. Growing up in Brevard she...

Jan 9, 2013

Elizabeth Dale Stultz Pisgah Forest, - Elizabeth Dale Stultz, 27, of Pisgah Forest, NC died Wednesday, January 9, 2013 at Transylvania Regional Hospital, Brevard, NC. She is survived by her father; Keith Stultz of Toms River, NJ, her mother; Susan Kelly Stultz of Brevard, NC, her step-father; Richard St. John of Brevard, NC, her sister; Stephanie Kelly Hinson and...

Jan 6, 2013

Margaret Schachte Wells, 85, of Brevard, passed away January 6, 2013.  She was born in Charleston, S.C. on December 17, 1927 to Frank B. and Ruth Schachte. Margaret received her Bachelors degree from Chestnut Hill College of the Sisters of Saint Joseph, Philadelphia, PA.  She did graduate work in education at Richmond Professional Institute, received her Master's Degree from Teacher's College,...

Jan 3, 2013

Etowah - Thomas J. Frain Sr., 71, of Etowah, NC, passed away on January 3, 2013 at the Elizabeth House, Flat Rock, NC. He was a son of the late Martin and Frances Duschinsky Frain. He was also preceded in death by three sisters; Catherine McDonough, Marian Vargas and Barbara O'Leary. Mr. Frain was a member of Sacred Heart...

Dec 31, 2012

Etowah Dennis Wayne Galloway, 67, died Monday, December 31, 2012 at Sunnybrook Assisted Living, Hendersonville, NC.  He was a son of Elmer H. Galloway of Rosman and the late Emma Wave Brooks Galloway. He attended Rosman High School and retired from Dupont. In addition to his father he is survived by one son; Brian Keith Galloway and his wife Carlene...