Jan 23, 2016

When George "Chappie" Chapman died, January 23, 2016, at his home in North Carolina, the angling world lost a considerable treasure. A familiar figure on the fly tying circuit, George would dispense good cheer and enthusiasm as he tied his signature poppers and other saltwater specialties. Well into his nineties, George refused to allow physical challenges to spoil a...

Jan 21, 2016

Edith Leatherwood Blythe, 70, of Pisgah Forest passed away on January 21, 2016 at Memorial mission Hospital in Asheville. A native of Transylvania County,she was the daughter of the late Dave and Bonnie Curtis Leatherwood. In addition to her parents, she was predeceased by her beloved husband, Wade Blythe, brothers Dewey and Billy Leatherwood; sisters Georgie Leatherwood and Frances...

Jan 14, 2016

Priscilla Bobst Caldwell died January 14th, 2016 after a brief illness. She was preceded in death by her parents, Harry Ransom Bobst and Edith Morgan Bobst, her sister, Barbara Bobst Bradford, and her husband, Sargent Major Robert H. Caldwell, USMC.

Left to cherish her memory are her five daughters, Vicky Caldwell Best (Peter), Judy Caldwell Dexter, Martha...

Jan 12, 2016

Robert Joseph "Bob" Nicholson, Jr., 64, of Brevard, passed away on Tuesday, January 12, 2016 at Transylvania Regional Hospital in Brevard. A native of Brevard, he was a son of Robert Joseph Nicholson, Sr. and Judith Ann Mann Nicholson. He was preceded in death by his paternal grandparents, Guy Nicholson and Lessie Nicholson Poor, maternal grandparents Wae Mann and...

Jan 12, 2016

Brock Lucas, 88, of Brevard, passed away on January 12, 2016 at Transylvania Regional Hospital. A native of Montreal, Quebec, Canada, he was the son of the late Isaac Kendal and Greta Sturrock Lucas. In addition to his parents, he was also preceded in death by his brother, Michael Lucas.

His loving survivors include his wife, Edna...

Dec 29, 2015

Alfred Brooks, 89, of Hendersonville, passed away on December 29, 2015 at The Oaks of Brevard. A native of Gaffney, SC, he was the son of the late William Leroy and Rosa Roland Brooks. In addition to his parents was also preceded in death by his sisters Snowie Elizabeth Raines, Beulah Mae Brooks and Violet Louise Brooks, and his...

Dec 24, 2015

Ruby "Sue" Bradshaw, 87, of Lake Toxaway went home to be with the Lord on December 24, 2015 in Port St. Lucie, Fl. She was born in Oneonta, AL to Arthur and Mae Collett. In addition to her parents she was also predeceased by her husband, Archie Bradshaw and her brothers-Roy and Jerry Collett.

She is survived...

Dec 24, 2015

Thomas Manning Trakas, 56, of Brevard, passed away on December 24, 2015 at Transylvania Regional Hospital. A native of Brevard, he was the son of Barbara Turner Trakas and the late Chris T. Trakas. In addition to his father, he was also preceded in death by his wife of 20 years, Melody Foster Trakas.

Survivors include his...

Dec 17, 2015

Linda L. Jamerson Wilgen Jennings Carland, 61, of Brevard, went to be with the Lord on Thursday, December 17, 2015 at the Charles George Veteran's Hospital in Asheville after a lengthy battle with cancer. A native of Transylvania County, she was the daughter of the late William Stanley and Anna Mae Fisher Jamerson. In addition to her parents she...

Dec 16, 2015

Wendell Green, 57, of Brevard, passed away on December 16, 2015 at Brian Center Health and Rehabilitation of Brevard. Wendell was known for his outgoing personality and wonderful sense of humor. He will be missed by all who knew him.

No local services are planned.

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