Doris "Dottie" Tinsley
Jun 30, 2024
Doris Wilson Tinsley (Dottie) passed away at Care Partners Solace Hospice in Asheville on June 30, 2024, at the age of 97. She was born in Ware Shoals, South Carolina on November 8, 1926. The daughter of William (Bill) Wilson and Sue Henderson Wilson, Dottie lived in Brevard in her early life and then in her retirement years. In between...
Lois Ann Misenheimer
Jun 17, 2024
Lois Ann Misenheimer, 94, of Morrisville, NC, formerly Brevard, passed away on June 17, 2024. A native of Umatilla,FL, she was the daughter of Lucy and Jason Orr. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband of 23 years, John Misenheimer, and her brother, Jason L. Orr.
At the age of twelve,...
Carolyn Marie Dunn Simmons Cannington
Jun 11, 2024
Carolyn Marie Dunn Simmons Cannington, 71, of Moultrie, passed away on Tuesday, June 11, 2024, surrounded by her family in Lake Toxaway, North Carolina.
Funeral services will be held at 3:00 pm on Sunday, June 16, 2024, at Lifespring Community Church, with Reverend Julian Griner officiating and Reverend Wesley Dunn providing the invitational. Dr. Ignacio Armas, Chris Armas, Brian Dean, Ashley...
Marilyn Jean Lockhart
Jun 10, 2024
Marilyn Jean Lockhart, 90, of Brevard, North Carolina, passed away after a brief illness, in the company of people who loved her, on June 10, 2024.
Marilyn was born on February 16, 1934, in Columbus, Ohio, the oldest child of Orville and Edith (Van Dyke) Woodyard. As a child, Marilyn excelled in academics, visual arts, and sports. She was the starting...
James Hill "Jimmy" Johnstone III
Jun 9, 2024
James Hill Johnstone III, 74, of Brevard, peacefully departed this world on Sunday, June 9, 2024 at the Charles George V.A. Medical Center in Asheville, NC.
Born June 14, 1949, at St. John’s Episcopal Hospital in Brooklyn, NY, he was the first son of the late James Hill Johnstone, Jr. and the late Ruth Betsill Johnstone. In addition to his parents,...
Jean Elizabeth Cade
Jun 6, 2024
Jean E. Cade, 88, entered into eternal peace and reunited with her husband, family and friends on June 6, 2024 after a brief illness.
She was predeceased by her husband of 62 years Merton K. Cade (2021) her sisters Barbara Evans and Patty Henry. Jean leaves behind her wonderful daughters, Linda Carrillo of Hendersonville NC and Lori (Jon) Lamson of Southington,...
Kathryn McMillan Lessor
Jun 3, 2024
Kathryn McMillan Lessor, 100, of Brevard, passed away on June 3, 2024, with her caregivers by her side. Born in Sparta, North Carolina, she was the daughter of the late Bruce and Maude McMillan. In addition to her parents, she was also preceded in death by her husband, Lt. Col. Ralph Howard Lessor, Jr., and her son Bruce H. Lessor.
She...
Alfred Gartner
Jun 1, 2024
Mr. Alfred Gartner, 89, of Brevard, passed away on Saturday, June 1, 2024. A native of Poland, Mr. Gartner came to the U.S. with his parents, and he later proudly served in the United States Army. No local services are planned. To leave a memory or condolence for the friends of Alfred Gartner, please go to the on-line registry at “Obituaries” at...
Marie Clackum Williamson
May 26, 2024
Marie Clackum Williamson, 84, of Brevard, passed away on Sunday, May 26, 2024.
A native of Haralson County, Georgia, she was the daughter of the late Stanley and Mabel Stephens Clackum. In addition to her parents, she was also preceded in death by her husband of 61 years, Robert J. Williamson and daughter Dana Williamson.
A graduate of McDowell Tech, she was...
Robert Joseph Williamson
May 22, 2024
Robert Joseph Williamson, 85, of Brevard, passed away on Wednesday, May 22, 2024. Born in Tallapoosa, Georgia, he was the son of the late John Walker and Pearl Stogner Williamson. In addition to his parents, he was also preceded in death by his daughter, Dana Williamson.
A United States Air Force Veteran, he graduated from West Georgia College before going to...