The Transylvania Times -

Ricky Lee Whitener, 61, of Brevard, passed away Saturday, Nov. 28, 2020.

A native of Transylvania County, he was the son of the late Charles Edward Whitener and Marie Ashe Whitener.

He was a guest of The Haven a few times, but most recently stayed with them for over two years until he was housed in May. While staying at The Haven, he became the first staff assistant and kept the shelter running from the inside during times when volunteers could not be available in the shelter. He had a wonderful smile and great sense of humor. Both of these attributes illuminated when his doctor discover...