Samson Lee Smith
Dec 15, 2023
Samson Lee Smith, 59, of Brevard, passed away on Friday, December 15, 2023. A native of Transylvania County, he was the son of the late Willie Lewis Smith and Bessie Elaine Smith. In addition to his parents, he was also preceded in death by his sister, Sylvia Hampton Lee Parks.
His loving survivors include his sister, Nioca Robinson (Leonard),...
Thomas "Tommy" Tilson
Dec 13, 2023
Thomas “Tommy” Tilson, 81 of Brevard, NC passed away on December 13, 2023.
He was born on July 24, 1942, to the late Claude and Fannie Stiwinter Tilson. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his sisters Lois Houston and Ola Holland and brothers Howard Tilson and Vernon Tilson.
Left to cherish his memory are...
Garry E. Paddick
Dec 12, 2023
Garry Evon Paddick, 86, of Brevard, passed away on December 12, 2023. A native of Landes, Illinois, he was the son of the late Wilvin W. and Lovel Leola Paddick.
Born into humble beginnings in rural, southern Illinois, where the family farm had no electricity or indoor plumbing, he began school in a one-room building. Over the years, that all...
Betty Smith Patterson
Dec 7, 2023
Betty Smith Patterson, 93, of the Quebec Community passed peacefully December 7, 2023 into the arms of her Lord and Savior after a short battle with brain cancer. She was the daughter of the late Thomas A. “Jack” Smith and Drucilla R. Smith and was born in Transylvania County where she lived her entire life. In addition to her parents,...
F. Judson Hipps
Nov 29, 2023
F. Judson Hipps, 94, of Brevard, passed away on November 29, 2023. A native of Buncombe County, he was the son of the late Floyd Raymond and Gladys Lindsey Hipps. In addition to his parents, he was also preceded in death by his wife, Dorothy Sorrells Hipps; his granddaughter, Kristie L. Hughes and his two brothers and three sisters.
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Russell N. Chappell, Jr.
Nov 28, 2023
Russell N. Chappell, Jr.
August 17, 1932 - November 28, 2023
On Nov. 28, 2023, our dear Dad, Granddad, Uncle and friend Russ departed this life and entered into the presence of Jesus Christ. He joined his wife, Adele, brother Fred, father, Russell Sr. and mother, Mabel. He will be sorely missed by sons...
Robert T. Stevens
Nov 25, 2023
Robert Tennyson Stevens, or more commonly known as Bob, made his transition into the heavenly light on Saturday November 25th, 2023 to join his wife Helena, sister Karen, father Robert and mother Phyllis.
Bob dedicated his life, as did his beloved wife Helena, to supporting people in reaching their highest potential. He created his company, Mastery Systems, 50 years...
Shirley "Bernice" Blackburn Knight
Nov 24, 2023
Shirley “Bernice” Blackburn Knight entered the gates of Heaven on November 24, 2023 and was met by our Lord Jesus Christ. She was born in Jackson County, North Carolina on October 7, 1936 and was the daughter of the late Andy and Lois Bumgarner Blackburn. In addition to her parents, she was also preceded in death by her niece,...
James Webster Rice
Nov 21, 2023
James Webster "Jim" Rice, 75, of Brevard, passed away on November 21, 2023
"A perpetual seeker of truth and meaning, and great friend of those who shared the quest, Jim died of longstanding cardiovascular problems Nov. 21, 2023.
He came to us from Schenectady, N.Y., a well-rounded scholar-athlete whose search at Princeton led in the spirit of the 1960s to religion and...
Lawrence "Larry" James Sorkin
Nov 20, 2023
Lawrence James “Larry” Sorkin, 79, of Lake Toxaway, passed away on November 20, 2023. A native of Cleveland, Ohio, he was the son of the late Sanford and Dorothy Levine Sorkin.
An Ohio State Buckeye, through and through, where played drums in the Ohio State Band, he was a career jeweler. In addition to his work, he also served and...