Benjamin E. Adams

Jun 7, 2025

Benjamin E. Adams, 90, of Cedar Mountain, passed away on Saturday, June 7, 2025. Born in Laurel County, Kentucky, he was raised in Monroe, Michigan where he met and married his wife of 64 years, Bernetta, and worked until they retired to North Carolina.

A machinist by trade, he was also an ordained minister and preached a number of sermons around...

Sue A. Green

Jun 5, 2025

Sue A. Green, 80, passed away peacefully in her home on June 5, 2025. Born on June 13, 1944 in Greenville, Tennessee, she grew up in Daytona Beach, Florida, where she graduated from Seabreeze High School.

Sue was married to her husband, Stan Green, for 40 years. A devoted mother, she raised four children: Kenny Lovett, Kathy Lovett (deceased), Kristy Somerton...

Michael Douglas Glenn

Jun 4, 2025

Michael Douglas Glenn was born in Greenville, South Carolina on September 18,1940 to Harland Douglas Glenn and Mildred Elizabeth Glenn. Left to cherish his memory are Sue Ann, his wife of 62 years; daughters Caroline Flint Glenn (Alan George) and Elizabeth Ilene “Betsy” Glenn; a sister, Donna Lemons (Dewey) and many nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by...

Benjamin Sells

Jun 3, 2025

Benjamin Sells, 75, of Brevard, passed away on June 3, 2025. A native of Southern Pines, NC, he had called Forest Bend Group Home his home for the last 23 years.

Benjamin loved taking walks, particularly around Sycamore Flats in Pisgah National Forest where he would also enjoy a good soda pop. He enjoyed dressing up and going out. He really...

Barbara J. Smart-Smith

May 28, 2025

Barbara Jane Johnson Smart-Smith departed her earthly life and went to be with Jesus early Wednesday morning, May 28, 2025. She was 90 years old. 

Barbara was born on January 14, 1935, in Morganton, NC, to Charles G. and Alice W. Johnson. She graduated from Morganton High School, and the University of North Carolina Women’s College (now UNCG). Soon after graduation,...

John "J.C." Hensley

May 22, 2025

J.C. Hensley, 82, of Fletcher, NC, went home to be with the Lord and was reunited with his family members in Heaven on Thursday, May 22, 2025. He was born on February 22, 1943 in Yancey County, NC as the first child of the late Edith Phillips Hensley and Grayson Hensley. In addition to his parents, J.C. was preceded in...

Garry W. Miley, Sr.

May 21, 2025

Garry W. Miley, Sr., 72, of Brevard passed away on May 21, 2025 and is now forever young. Born in Quincy, Florida, he was the son of the late Winton Clyde and Lorraine McCaplin Miley. In addition to his parents, he was also preceded in death by his wife, Joy Miley and their son, Garry W. Miley, Jr. as well...

Allen Troy Smith

May 18, 2025

Allen Troy Smith, 63, of Fletcher, NC, transcended into eternal rest on May 18, 2025 at Mission Hospital in Asheville. Born in Brevard, NC, he was the son of the late Willie Louis and Bessie Elaine Robinson Smith. In addition to his parents, he was also preceded in death by his sister, Sylvia Parks and his brother, Samson Smith.

A 1981...

Wilburn Preston "Bud" Garren

May 9, 2025

Wilburn Preston “Bud” Garren, Jr., 82, of Brevard, passed away on May 9, 2025. Born and raised in Asheville, NC, he was the son of the late William P. and Mabel McHone Garren. In addition to his parents, he was also preceded in death his daughter, Dorothy Raymer; and his sisters: Bessie Jane Pruett, Helen JoAnn Pruitt and Shelia Ruth...

Etta Jean Jarrell

May 7, 2025

Etta Jean (Allen) Jarrell of Brevard NC, formerly Hoover AL, passed peacefully on May 7, 2025 at the age of 89. She is free and joyfully reunited with her Savior and the family and friends who have gone before her.

She was born on August 25, 1935 in Union Springs AL to John T. Allen and Nell (Kelly) Allen. In addition...