Jun 24, 2020

Betty Jo George McCrary, age 86, of Brevard, passed away peacefully at her home June 24, 2020 with her family surrounding her. She was born March 13, 1934 in Little River and was the daughter of the late U.G. and Lillian Ponder George. In addition to her parents, she was also preceded in death by her husband, Judson McCrary...

Jun 23, 2020

Annette Marie Cassell Raxter, 83, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, June 23, 2020. A native of Transylvania County, she was the daughter of the late John Coatsworth and Leila Hayes Cassell.  She was the last of her large family that included 11 siblings. Her brothers were Bruce (Gladys), Thern (Polly), Bert (Dot), J.C Jr. (Louise), Carlos (Mary Katherine), Don...

Jun 18, 2020

Jon T. Duke, Jr “Grumpy Jon” passed away at the age of 63, on June 18, 2020, saying deuces and throwing up the peace sign.  He was surrounded by his family.  He was a long time resident of Brevard, North Carolina where he lived with his wife of 24 years, Gail.

Born March 25, 1957 in Clark...

Jun 13, 2020

William A. (Bill) Siebenheller, well known in Transylvania as an avid bird watcher, died peacefully Saturday, June 13, 2020, at his Glen Cannon home, after a period of failing health. He was 96 years old.

Born in Staten Island, N.Y., he became interested in birds as a Boy Scout, eventually earning the rank of Eagle Scout at the age of 15....

Jun 12, 2020

Thomas C. McCall, 72, of Brevard, passed away on Friday, June 12, 2020. Originally from Macon County, North Carolina, he was the son of the late Henry and Gertrude Carpenter McCall. In addition to his parents, he was also preceded in death by his brothers and sisters: Henry McCall, JR., Raymond McCall, Edith Shonkwiler, Myrtle Newton, Katherine Barnett, Frank...

Jun 3, 2020

William Henry Marz, 81, of Brevard, passed away on Wednesday, June 3, 2020. A native of Brooklyn, New York, he was the son of the late William and Lydia Marie Marz.

A member of Sacred Heart Catholic Church, he enjoyed working outside, when he was able, riding his Harley-Davidson motorcycle, and working on cars. He worked for New...

May 30, 2020

Rachel Lucinda Masters Delk, 86, of Brevard, passed away on Saturday, May 30, 2020. A lifelong resident of Transylvania County, she was the daughter of the late Abner and Esther Masters. In addition to her parents, she was also preceded in death by her husband, Joe Delk and their daughter Karen Elain Delk.

Rachel dedicated her life...

May 27, 2020

Andrew Weldon Mayes, 58, of Pisgah Forest, passed away on May 27, 2020. Born in Commerce, Texas, he was the son of Bill and Elizabeth Mayes.He graduated from Brevard High School, and with honors from UNC-Wilmington.

He was a veteran of the US Marine Corps and had two tours of duty with the Peacekeepers in Beirut, Lebanon.

May 25, 2020

John William Fougeron, 82, of Brevard, passed away on Monday, May 25, 2020. A native of Houston, Texas, he was the son of the late William Frederick and Josephine Kopitzke Fougeron.

A graduate of the University of North Dakota, where he played baseball, he was later instrumental in getting women’s soccer organized in North Texas around his...

May 22, 2020

Roy Mace, 72, of Brevard, passed away on Friday, May 22, 2020.

Additional obituary information is forthcoming.

No local services are scheduled.