Apr 13, 2018

Lois Whitmire Beshears, 84, of Brevard passed away Friday, April 13, 2018.

A native of Transylvania County, she was the daughter of the late Cecil R. Whitmire and Iva Sanders Whitmire. She is also preceded in death by her husband Gene Beshears of Wilkesboro, North Carolina.

She is survived by her son Wayne Brown and...

Apr 12, 2018

Patricia (Pat) Galbraith Austin, 90, passed away at Tore's Homes on April 12, 2018 after a period of declining health. Born in Brevard in 1927 to William C. and Mildred Austin, who preceded her in death, as did brother William S. and sister Jeanette Austin. She is survived by her sister, Joan Keirstead (Richard), nephews Steven and James Keirstead...

Apr 8, 2018

Charles DeHart Cowan, was welcomed home by his Lord and Savior on April 8, 2018 after losing his brilliant mind and body to a bitter, yet brave, battle with dementia. Charles Dehart Cowan "Charlie" was born to William Hamilton Cowan and Georgia Zada Cowan on October 19, 1922, in St. Louis, MO. One of his first childhood achievements was...

Mar 30, 2018

Betty Johnson Harrison, 94, of Brevard, NC, passed away peacefully on March 30, 2018 at Burke Hospice and Palliative Care, after a short illness. Born in West Haven, CT, on November 28, 1923, she was the daughter of Arnold D. and Bessie W. Johnson. She earned her Bachelor's degree from Hartford Seminary, and a Master's degree in Christian Education...

Mar 27, 2018

Betty Horton McIlwain, 94, of Brevard passed away on Tuesday, March 27, 2018 at Mission Hospital in Asheville, North Carolina. She was born in Lancaster, South Carolina to James Pierce Horton, Sr. and Ida Grace Cauthen Horton, both of whom preceded her in death. In addition to her parents, she was also preceded in death by her husband, James...

Mar 25, 2018

Barbara Calloway Prugh, 81, of Brevard passed away on Sunday, March 25, 2018 at her home. She was born in Asheboro, NC to Lawrence M. Calloway and Ruby Cope Calloway, both of whom preceded her in death.

Survivors include her sister, Martha Sheriff and husband, Tom; her niece Kim Wall and husband Chris; her children: daughter Susan...

Mar 25, 2018

Virgil Carlton Stiles, 90, of Penrose, passed away on Sunday, March 25, 2018 at The Elizabeth House in Flat Rock, North Carolina. Born in Macon County, North Carolina, he was the son of the late Claud Daniel and Rhoda Stockton Stiles. In addition to his parents, he was also preceded in death by his brothers Harry Stiles, John Stiles,...

Mar 24, 2018

Lois Ann Holden, 77, of Brevard, passed away on Saturday, March 24, 2018. A native of Transylvania County, she was the daughter of the late Tildon and Nettie Orr Holden.

A member of Turkey Creek Baptist Church, she had worked at Ecusta for several years and enjoyed reading and listening to gospel music.

She is...

Mar 21, 2018

Charlotte C. Cole, 88, of Brevard, passed away on Wednesday, March 22, 2018 at Memorial Mission Hospital in Asheville. A native of Irvington, New Jersey, she was the daughter of the late Perry B. and Elsie Erhard Hasenzahl.

An active member and supporter of Lutheran Church of the Good Shepherd, she enjoyed her volunteer work with the...

Mar 16, 2018

The family of Hale Siniard, Jr., "Guis" to most, want to express their sincere gratitude for and pride in the remarkable life that he lived and his undying love. He was born August 24, 1922 and left us on March 16, 2018.

Guis was the husband of Audrey Auvil Siniard for 70 years. Their love for each...