Jun 30, 2019

Eugene A. “Pete” Peterman, 82, of Brevard, passed away on Sunday, June 30, 2019. A native of St. Louis, MO., he was the son of the late Edward Fred and Maude Louise Harris Peterman.

He retired after 24 years in the United States Navy where he achieved the rank of Lieutenant Commander. The highlight of his career...

Jun 29, 2019

Anne Elizabeth Middleton Webb, 76, was called home to be with her Saviour on Saturday, June 29, 2019 while at home surrounded by her family.  She was born and raised in Jackson County in the Caney Fork community of Cullowhee, she was the daughter of the late Ransom and Edna Middleton, she along with her (late) husband James Clyde Webb made...

Jun 22, 2019

Margot Benton Summers Williston, 78, of Pisgah Forest, NC, passed away Saturday, June 22, 2019 at her home. She was the daughter of the late Philip Maxwell Benton and Virginia Clair Simpson Benton. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her second husband, Kenneth L. Williston. Margot received a B.S. in Journalism from the University...

Jun 22, 2019

April Lewis Lindsay, age 66, died on June 22 at her home in Brevard in the comfort of her family and friends.  She is survived by her husband, Dr. Thomas “Toby” Lindsay, and her sons, Alexander Lindsay of Charlotte, and Clayton Lindsay of Santa Monica, CA. Her surviving siblings include Hugh Lewis of Hamptonville, NC, Sam Lewis of Tobaccoville,...

Jun 22, 2019

Benjamin Ashley (Ben) Galloway, 41, entered into God’s presence on June 22, 2019.  A native of Rosman, NC, he lived in Salem, SC.  He was a son of Jim and Peggy Cagle Galloway.

Ben served his God as a faithful member of Lakeview Baptist Church.  He was a devoted husband to Wendy Leigh White Galloway and loving...

Jun 17, 2019

Mary Catherine Siniard, 93, of Brevard, NC passed away on Monday, June 17, 2019.  She was a daughter of the late Jerome N. (Sneed) and Mary Fortune Siniard. She was also preceded in death by  brothers; Jerry Wayne Siniard, Harold L. (Rooster) Siniard and sisters; Lillie Siniard and Lucille Siniard Cain.

Mary Catherine will be remembered for her...

Jun 16, 2019

Jeraldine “Jerri” Paxton, 91, of Brevard, passed away on Sunday, June 16, 2019 at The Oaks of Brevard.  A native of Brevard, NC she was a daughter of the late Elize and Mary Reba McGaha Raxter.  She was also preceded in death husband, Thomas Wood Paxton who died in 1996, seven brothers and four sisters.

She was...

Jun 14, 2019

Kevin A Bailey, 48, of Brevard, passed away on Friday, June 14, 2019 at his residence with his mother by his side.  Kevin fought a long hard battle with cancer. Born in Athens, Georgia, he was the son of Phyllis Jane Snyder and the late Harry R. Bailey, Jr. He was also preceded in death by his maternal grandparents,...

Jun 11, 2019

Winifred B. Taylor, 83, of Pisgah Forest, passed away on Tuesday, June 11, 2019. A native of Transylvania County, she was the daughter of the late James and Annie Rice Buckner. In addition to her parents, she was also preceded in death by her husband, LTC Emmett Kirk Taylor, and her brothers: Edwin “Buddy” Buckner, Glenn Buckner and J.C....

Jun 7, 2019

Eugene “Gene” Charles O’Hare, 84, of Brevard, died on June 7, 2019.

As an Irish Catholic kid from Canarsie, Brooklyn, Gene attended Bishop Loughlin Memorial High School, where he credits the Christian Brothers with teaching him to think.  After graduating, he attended Manhattan College, a two-hour train ride each way, and graduated in 1956 with a degree in electrical...