James "Jimmy" Harris
Oct 9, 2026
James “Jimmy” Trent Harris, 64, passed away peacefully at his home on October 9, 2026, with his family lovingly by his side.
Jimmy was born on March 8, 1962 to Mabry and Marie Harris. Jimmy grew up in South Florida with his three sisters, Sue, Darah, and Rachel. In 1972, Jimmy moved with his family to Brevard. During his childhood, Jimmy...
Benjamin Charles Rogers
Oct 6, 2026
Benjamin Charles Rogers’s story began on October 5, 1973, in Baton Rouge, Louisiana. He transitioned from this world on October 6, 2026, just twenty-three minutes past his birthday, at the Four Seasons Elizabeth House in Hendersonville, North Carolina.
Ben’s life was deeply defined by family, friends, food, and fun. Growing up in Brevard from the age of two, his childhood was...
Thelma Daniels Siniard
Oct 4, 2026
A native of Transylvania County she was the daughter of the late Lemuel Lloyd and Olivia Morris Daniels. In addition to her parents, she was also preceded in death by her husband of 73 loving years, Harold “Rooster” Siniard, sisters Helen Peeler, Carolyn Owen and Mary Ann Galyon, brothers-in-law Earl Peeler and Ted Owen, son-in-law Lynn Davis and niece Regina...
Ruby Arlene Kruchek
Sep 26, 2026
Ruby Arlene Kruchek, 97, of Pisgah Forest, passed away on Saturday, September 26, 2026. A native of Cleveland, Ohio, she was the daughter of the late Christopher and Mary Foster Petersburg. In addition to her parents, she was also preceded in death by her daughter, Deborah Kruchek.
Best mom ever. She was a kind and dedicated mother and friend. She enjoyed...
Georgia Ann Morgan
Aug 31, 2026
Georgia Ann Morgan, 78, of Brevard, passed away on Monday, August 31, 2026. Born in Madison County, NC, she was the daughter of the late Richard and Elizabeth Swanzy Ball. In addition to her parents, she was also preceded in death by her son, Chad McCall; triplet infant daughters, Glenda, Vicky, Carol.
A member of Turkey Creek Baptist Church in Pisgah...
John Dorner III
Aug 15, 2026
John Dorner III, 88, of Hendersonville, formerly of Brevard, went to his Heavenly home on August 15, 2026. Born in Jacksonville, Florida, he was the son of the late Margie "Nell" Meek Dorner and John Dorner, Jr., both of Forsyth, Georgia.
He graduated from Robert E. Lee High School in Jacksonville, FL and Marian Military Institute in Marian, AL. He was...
Susan Petersen
Aug 10, 2026
Susan Petersen, a resident of Brevard since 1996, died on August 10, 2026. She was 87 years old. She spent her early life in Champaign, IL, and Boulder, CO. Susan was predeceased by her loving husband, Thomas W. Mahan, of Brevard. She leaves: a son, Albert J. Petersen, III of Boulder, CO, her daughter, Lisa Petersen Cummings predeceased her. Also...
Ada Shipman Crane
Aug 6, 2026
Ada Shipman Crane, 82, of Transylvania County, North Carolina, passed away peacefully on August 6, 2026, at The Lodge at Mills River, North Carolina. Born at home in the community of Little River in Transylvania County on March 1, 1944, Ada was the daughter of the late Luther William Shipman and Julia Lee Shipman. She was also preceded in death...
Grace Jeanette Rowe
Aug 4, 2026
Grace Jeanette Rowe, 83, of Monroe, GA, formerly of Brevard, passed away on August 4, 2026.
Grace was born in Brevard, NC on January 9, 1943. She attended Rosenwald Elementary School, then moved to Atlanta, GA. where she graduated from Washington High School.
Grace accepted Christ Jesus at an early age and became a member of Bethel Baptist Church before relocating to...
Chae Wol Arbogast
Jul 30, 2026
Chae Wol Arbogast, 85, passed away peacefully on July 30, 2026. Born on June 27, 1941, in Cheongwon-gun, Chungcheongbuk-do, Korea, she was the beloved daughter of the late Kap Yong Chung and Ho Lee.
Chae met the love of her life, Joseph Arbogast, in Seoul, Korea, while he was serving in the U.S. Army’s 2nd Infantry Division. They were married in...