It’s with heavy hearts that we share that Kelson Cook, II, passed away on February 27, 2026, at the age of 71.
Kelson was born on October 11, 1954, in Leavenworth, Kansas, and later made his way to Missouri, including Jefferson City, which always stayed close to who he was. As a young man, he joined the United States Marine Corps...
Dr. Morris Jenkins, a revered family physician, husband, father, grandfather, and neighbor, passed away at age 74 on February 25, 2026, in Brevard, NC. He is survived by Molly, his wife of 49 years, daughter Beth Baughman (Tim) of Atlanta, GA, son Hal Jenkins (Julia) of Raleigh, NC, five grandchildren (Henry and Piper Baughman, Arthur, Julia, and Thomas Jenkins), and...
Alaia Rose Stockton, infant daughter of Nathan Stockton and Kaylee Thomas, passed away on Wednesday, February 25, 2026
Alaia was a strong, resilient soul who was a living miracle from God. Her deep blue eyes showed a love so pure. Her silly side made hard days better. She loved to babble and stick out her tongue to show her sassy side....
Patricia Ann Sullinger, 72, of Rosman, passed away on Wednesday, February 25, 2026. A Transylvania County native, she was the daughter of the late William and Helen Ford Eubanks. In addition to her parents, she was also preceded in death by her son, Alton Sullinger, her daughter, Melissa Snyder, and her brother, Steve Eubanks.
Always a hard and dedicated worker, she...
Linda Stokes Erwin, 87, of Arden, passed away on February 17, 2026. Born in Stanly County, North Carolina, she was the daughter of the late Bernard and Margaret Newsom Stokes. In addition to her parents, she was also preceded in death by her husband, Charles Newton Erwin, Jr., and her sisters, Aleene Branson and Betsy Butts.
She attended Brevard College before...
Barbara Jean Rackley, 81, of Brevard, passed away on February 4, 2026 at Mission Hospital. Born in Henderson County, she was the daughter of the late Thomas and Lola Mae Lowery. In addition to her parents she was also preceded in death by her husband of over 40 years, Robert Lee Rackley and her brother, Ralph Mosely.
A member of Midway...
Clovey Inez Galloway, 94, of Rosman, went to be with the Lord on February 3, 2026. A lifelong resident of Transylvania County, she was the daughter of the late Tom and Annie Masters. In addition to her parents, she was also preceded in death by her husband, Alvin Galloway, 5 brothers: Marshall, Guy, Gene, Joe and Bud; and her three...
Rebecca Millican Sheley, 77, of Hendersonville, passed away on Friday, January 30, 2026. Born in Euless, Texas, she was the daughter of the late Ernest and Alice Millican. In addition to her parents, she was also preceded in death by her sister, Diana Booher.
A realtor by trade, she was kind, compassionate, always willing to listen and to console. She enjoyed...
Carl Lee Garren, age 93, of Brevard, N.C., passed away on January 28, 2026, at his residence in Carolina Reserve of Laurel Park in Hendersonville, N.C.
Carl was born on July 31, 1932, in Brevard, N.C. Carl graduated from Brevard High School. He met and married Geraldine Owens on June 30, 1964. He was the beloved “Daddy” of Curtis Garren, Brenda...
Donald Carroll Parker, 82, of Brevard, passed away on Monday, January 26, 2026. Born in Buncombe County, he was the son of the late Earl Furman and Mildred Cantrell Parker. In addition to his parents, he was also preceded in death by his sister, Pat Parker Brunner.
A graduate of North Carolina State University, he was very active in his church,...