Obituaries

Dec 29, 2012

Frank John Guest died on December 29, 2012 at Tore's Home #2.  Frank was born June 20, 1923 in West Chester, PA.  He grew up in Chadds Ford, PA until World War II, when he was assigned to the 379th Bombardment Group at Kimbolton, England. He flew 36 missions as an Army Air Corps B-17 navigator.  He married the love of his...

Dec 26, 2012

Brevard - Jerry Alfred Morgan passed away, Wednesday, December 26, 2012 from injuries sustained in an auto accident.  He was preceded in death by his wife Sue Morgan who died in 2004 and a granddaughter; Chloe Sue Morgan. He is a son of William and Gertrude Morgan of Brevard, NC. In addition to his parents, he is survived by a...

Dec 24, 2012

Lake Toxaway

Thomas Erwin Craig, 60, passed away peacefully at home with his faithful dog Willie by his side on Monday, December 24. Tom came to the Lake Toxaway, NC in 1998 after retiring from a career in corporate loss prevention. He loved the mountains and being surrounded by the glories of nature. Every year, Tom looked...

Dec 21, 2012

Melvin Shipman Brevard - Melvin Shipman, 73, of Brevard, NC died Friday, December 21, 2012. He was a son of the late Thomas Glenn Shipman and Ethel Waters Shipman. He was a veteran of the US Navy and was employed at Ecusta for over 40 years. He is survived by his son; Keith Shipman of Brevard, NC, one granddaughter;...

Dec 20, 2012

Brevard - John J. Perrault, 96, died December 20, 2012 at Tore's Home, Brevard, NC. He was a son of the late John and Leona Perrault. He was predeceased by his loving wife of 65 years, Amelia. He is survived by his only son; John N. Perrault of Grapevine, Texas. John and Amelia were residents of Connestee Falls for...

Dec 18, 2012

Myrtice Crosby Sherrill Brevard - Myrtice Crosby Sherrill 79, of Brevard, NC, passed away December 18, 2012 at Brian Center in Brevard, NC. A native of Greenville, SC she was a daughter of the Wayne Crosby and Lily Mae Brooks Sentell.  She was preceded in death by her husband, David Mitchell Sherrill, II and a son David Michael Sherrill, III....

Dec 12, 2012

Mrs. Mary Faith Jennings Brevard - Mrs. Mary Faith Gibson Jennings, 91, of Brevard, NC died Wednesday, December 12, 2012 at her home in College Walk. She was the daughter of the late Baxter Monroe Gibson and Dovie M. Glover Gibson. She was a member of Brevard Wesleyan Church.  Mary Faith attended Southern Wesleyan University and received her education degree...

Dec 12, 2012

Hendersonville Sarah Jane (Sally) Reno, of Hendersonville, passed away on December 12, 2012. She is survived by three children:  Jeanne Reno (James Bryson) of Horse Shoe, NC, Ellen Cunningham (William) of IN, and James Reno (Leslie) of CA, four grandchildren; Kevin Tyrrell, Jeff Bryson, Nick Reno and Kelsey Reno.  She was preceded in death by her grandson, Brad Tyrrell. In lieu...

Dec 6, 2012

Kalamazoo, MI Rosemary A. Haire, 91, formerly of Brevard,died Thursday,December 6, 2012 at the Sojourner House of Kalamazoo, MI. She was a daughter of the late Grover and Rosa Ann (Richards)Cavinder.  In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by a young son, David C.Pratley,and a foster son, Phillip R. Cavinder; her former husband Carl A. Pratley and...

Dec 4, 2012

Hendersonville John Meikle (Jack) Collins, 83, of Hendersonville, NC passed away, Tuesday, December 4, 2012. Jack is survived by his beautiful wife Ruth J. Collins, one son, one daughter, two step sons, two step daughters as well as many grandchildren. Jack served in the U.S. Army and was retired from Barrington Savings and loan where he served as Vice-President....

Nov 26, 2012

John Thomas Dodd Hendersonville-John Thomas Dodd, 81, of Hendersonville, NC died Monday, November 26, 2012 at Elizabeth House. He was a son of the late Peter Joseph and Mary Bradberry Dodd.  He was preceded in death by his wife Joan Dodd who died in 2012. He was the Safety Coordinator of American Can Company for over 30 years. John was...

Nov 26, 2012

Perry Lee Sitton, 76, of Pisgah Forest, passed away Monday, November 26, 2012 at Transylvania Regional Hospital. A native of Transylvania County, he was a son of the late Harry Lee and Evelyn Baynard Sitton.  He was also preceded in death by a daughter Sandra Anne Sitton who died in 1966. He was a member of Turkey Creek Baptist Church....

Nov 25, 2012

Brevard - Dorothy Staton Pace Dorothy Staton Pace, 97, died Sunday, November 25, 2012 at Transylvania Regional Hospital, Brevard, N.C. She was a daughter of the late Lyman and Maggie Pace Staton. She was predeceased by her husband Benjamin Brown Pace who died in 1996, two brothers; Scott and Clay Staton and one sister; Eva Staton Bishop. She was...

Nov 22, 2012

Penrose Donna J. Daniels, 77, of Penrose, N.C. died, November 20, 2012 at her home. She was a daughter of the late Ernest and Ruth Markey Lilge.  In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by a daughter Georgialee Daniels who died in 2003 and a sister; Mae Jean Sheerin. She proudly served her country in the US...

Nov 22, 2012

Brevard Amy T. Bacquet, 101, of Brevard, N.C. died, Thursday, November 22, 2012 at her home in College Walk where she has been a resident for 19 years. She was a daughter of the late William and Amy Longstreet Vollmers.  In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband Eugene Bacquet. Amy was a loving wife...

Nov 17, 2012

Brevard Gordon F. Boynton, Jr., 87, of Brevard, N.C. died Saturday, November 17, 2012 at Highlands-Cashiers Hospital. He was a son of the late Gordon and Grace Peaselee Boynton.  He was preceded in death by a sister Elizabeth Ann Geyer.  Irene Boynton has been his loving wife for 49 years. Gordon was a member of St. Philip's Episcopal Church in Brevard,...

Nov 16, 2012

Brevard - Ronnie Lovelace, 65, of Brevard, N.C. went home to be with the Lord on Friday, November 16, 2012. He was born in York County, SC to the late Floyd Lovelace and Betty Lovelace Raines. He was also preceded in death by his brother Donnie Lovelace and his son-in-law, Steve Shetters. Mr. Lovelace proudly served his country in...

Nov 15, 2012

Geraldine Burnette (Babaw) Pisgah Forest - Geraldine Burnette, 77, of Pisgah Forest, N.C. passed away  Thursday, November 15, 2012 at her home surrounded by her family. She was a daughter of the late Garrett Abel and Gladys Griffin Propest.  She was also preceded in death by her loving husband Glen Burnette and their son William Scotty Burnette. She was a loving...

Nov 9, 2012

Brevard - John LaRocca, 83, passed away at Transylvania Regional Hospital on Friday, November 9, 2012. He was born in Queens, NY to the late Salvatore and Josephine McCarthy LaRocca. He was also  preceded in death by five sisters and three brothers. Mr. LaRocca was a member of Sacred Heart Catholic Church. He was also a charter member of the...

Nov 8, 2012

Hendersonville - John H. Hawkins, formerly of Brevard, 75, passed away on Thursday, November 8,  2012 at the Laurels of Summitt Ridge in Asheville. A native of Transylvania County, he was a son of the late James Lamar and Margaret Kathleen Poor Hawkins. He was also preceded in death by his brother; Terry G. Hawkins. Mr. Hawkins proudly served his...