Obituaries

Recent Obituaries in Brevard, NC

Browse recent obituaries and death notices for the Brevard, NC area. Each tribute honors a life lived and reflects the diverse traditions, cultures, and stories that shape our community.

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Charles William Morgan

Charles William Morgan

Nov 27, 2015

Charles William Morgan, 88, went home to be with the Lord on Friday, November 27, 2015. A native of Transylvania County he was the son of the late Otis Julian Morgan and Ada Smith Morgan. He was also preceded in death by a son, Charles Dennis Morgan, brothers, Clyde, Alonzo, Malvern Sr., Glenn, Raynal, Juney and Bruce Morgan, and a...

Lois Marion Teague

Lois Marion Teague

Nov 26, 2015

Hendersonville – Lois Marion Breedlove Teague, 87, formerly of Transylvania County, went home to be with the Lord on Thursday, November 26, 2015. She was the daughter of the late Julius Bunyan and Julia Leopard Breedlove. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Billy Herbert Teague, Sr. and two sons, Billy H. Teague, Jr....

Easter Elizabeth Cash

Easter Elizabeth Cash

Nov 25, 2015

Sapphire – Easter Elizabeth Cash, 84, passed away on Wednesday, November 25, 2015 surrounded by her loving family. She is reunited in heaven with her husband Howard Cash. Easter is survived by her sons, David and Danny Cash; sisters, Esther Franks, Edith Ramsey and Mary White, one brother; Samuel Ramsey, eight grandchildren and ten great grandchildren. Easter Cash, our "Nanny",...

Bessie Cox Hollingsworth

Bessie Cox Hollingsworth

Nov 23, 2015

Bessie Cox Hollingsworth, 78, of Pisgah Forest, North Carolina, passed away on Monday, November 23, 2015 in Brevard, North Carolina. Bessie was born August 2, 1937, in Jacksonville, Florida. At the age of three she moved to Enon where she grew up. A devoted wife, mother, and "Mawmaw", Bessie shared her love for Jesus by teaching in the children's department...

Anita Marcella Beaulieu Tetreault

Anita Marcella Beaulieu Tetreault

Nov 22, 2015

Etowah - Anita M Beaulieu - born Aug 21. 1926 in Willimansett Massachusetts to Olivia Riberdy Beaulieu & Louis Beaulieu. Anita was one of 4 children; Roger, Roland & Theresa– Anita was the eldest of 2 daughters with 2 older brothers. Anita overcome an early bout with scoliosis as a child. Despite this early physical obstacle, she outlived all her...

Bernard Grabowski

Bernard Grabowski

Nov 20, 2015

Bernard Grabowski Bernard Grabowski passed away at his home in Brevard on Friday, November 20, 2015. He was 75. Bernie was born on October 24, 1940 in Riverside, New Jersey to Henry and Sophie (Salkowski) Grabowski. He graduated from Riverside High School in New Jersey, where he was ultimately honored to be named to the Football Hall of Fame. He...

Charles Edward Russell

Charles Edward Russell

Nov 17, 2015

Charles Edward Russell, Jr. 51 of Pisgah Forest, passed suddenly at his residence; he has gone home to be with the Lord. His surviving relatives are his mother, Dana Russell, son Coleton Russell, sister Teri Russell, niece Lakota Henson, great niece Madalyn Henson, nephew Aaron Treadway, great nephew Carson Treadway and many great friends. Charles loved the outdoors and was...

Janie Nicholson Hogsed Clemmer

Janie Nicholson Hogsed Clemmer

Nov 17, 2015

Brevard – Janie Nicholson Hogsed Clemmer, 85, passed away on Tuesday, November 17, 2015. She was the daughter of the late Charlie and Alberta Bracken Nicholson. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husbands, Bill Hogsed and Hugh Clemmer; one brother, Harry Nicholson and one infant son. Janie was a member of Dunn's Rock Baptist...

Mary "Catherine" Chapman

Mary "Catherine" Chapman

Nov 14, 2015

Rosman – Mary "Catherine" Chapman, 71, passed away Saturday, November 14, 2015. She was the daughter of the late J. B. and Mildred Watkins Rogers. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her brother, William Rogers and her grandson, Eli Chapman. Catherine fought a courageous 12 year battle of cancer but remained strong and dedicated to...

Della Vera Moody

Della Vera Moody

Nov 12, 2015

Brevard – Della Vera Moody, 78, went Home to be with the Lord on Thursday, November 12, 2015. A native of Henderson County, she was the daughter of the late Leo and Nannie Sitton Moody. She was also preceded in death by her brother, Gerald Moody, and her sister, Lucille Monteith. Vera worked at Ecusta for many years. She had...

Elvin "Joe" Byars

Elvin "Joe" Byars

Nov 11, 2015

Lake Toxaway – Elvin "Joe" Byars, 77, was called Home on Wednesday, November 11, 2015. Joe was the son of the late Anderson Clifford and Florence Victoria Reid Byars. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife, Mary Lou Galloway Byars; brothers, David, Ray and Arville Byars and grandson Gregory Elvin Byars, Jr. Joe is...

Claire Irene Irwin

Claire Irene Irwin

Nov 10, 2015

Claire Irene Irwin (Smith), 76 of Brevard and Weaverville NC, died peacefully on Tuesday, November 10th 2015, after a brief illness. Born in Manchester, N.H. on October 1, 1939 daughter of the late Emil J. and Cecile (Beaudoin) Smith. She was preceded in death by her sister F. Lillian Carrington and her niece Mary Carrington Cianci. Claire enjoyed the company...

Mary Lee Ricker

Mary Lee Ricker

Nov 7, 2015

Mary Lee Sumerel Ricker, 85, of Brevard, NC, died on Saturday Nov 7, 2015 at a health care facility after suffering a stroke earlier in the day. She was surrounded by family at her passing. She was a native of Hot Springs, NC and then lived in Brevard, NC for over 60 years. She was co-owner of Brevard Hardware and...

Patricia Leigh Owen

Patricia Leigh Owen

Nov 6, 2015

Mrs. Patricia Leigh (Huggins) Owen, age 69, of Brevard went to heaven on November 6, 2015. Her faith in God gave her much strength throughout an eighteen month battle with cancer. Ms. Pat was born to the late Van Elliott Huggins, Sr. and Lula Blanche Huggins in Lake Toxaway, NC on March 6, 1946. After growing up in the Cathey's...

Rev. Thomas Perry Owen

Rev. Thomas Perry Owen

Nov 6, 2015

Reverend Thomas (Preacher Tommy) Perry Owen, age 81, passed away on Friday, November 6, 2015, surrounded by his immediate family in Brevard, North Carolina. Called to preach in 1965, at the age of 31, Tommy went from bi-vocational ministry to full time pastorates in North Carolina and South Carolina. In 1984, he entered into full time evangelism and area missionary...

Carl Dean Harris

Carl Dean Harris

Nov 5, 2015

Brevard – Carl Dean Harris, 55, passed away on Thursday, November 5, 2015. A native of Transylvania County, he was the son of the late Carl Albert Harris and Carolyn Ann Batson Harris. He was also preceded in death by a sister, Nancy Lynn Harris. Mr. Harris loved classic muscle cars. He always put others first and he loved his...

Robert "Bobby" Alvin Frazee

Robert "Bobby" Alvin Frazee

Oct 31, 2015

Brevard – Robert "Bobby" Alvin Frazee, 70, passed away Saturday, October 31, 2015. He was the son of the late Edgar and Mae Frazee. Mr. Frazee was of the Baptist faith. He was an excellent carpenter and loved the great outdoors. He is survived by his wife of 40 years, Pat Cobb Frazee of Brevard; son, Ronald Lowery of Brevard;...

Albert G. Slagle

Albert G. Slagle

Oct 26, 2015

Albert Glenn Slagle, "a good apple," passed away in his sleep on Monday, October 26, 2015. He is survived by his daughter, Brenda Slagle Wyckoff; grandsons, Rick Wyckoff, Henry Wyckoff, Erik Leiken, Shoshone Odess, George Cesana and Jesse Sachs; and a great-granddaughter Isabella Marie Wyckoff and many friends and extended family. Funeral Services will be held 10am, Saturday, October 31,...

Connie Faye Lowery

Connie Faye Lowery

Oct 24, 2015

Brevard – Connie Faye Owens Lowery, 75, passed away on Saturday, October 24, 2015. A native of Henderson County, she was the daughter of the late Odell and Lilly Mae Poteat Owens and was the wife of the late Cecil Edward Lowery. She was also preceded in death by her twin brother, Bobby Ray Owens, and brother, Junior Owens; sisters,...

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