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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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Thomas Waters
Aug 4, 2015
Brevard – Thomas "Tommy" Henry Waters, 75, passed away on Tuesday, August 4, 2015. A native of Transylvania County, he was the son of the late John Nevitte and Dicie Grogan Waters. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his sisters; Ruth Ducker Etters and Elizabeth Waters Cummings and his brother; Richard Earl Waters. Tommy was...
R. G. Galloway
Aug 3, 2015
Rosman – R. G. "Cotton" Galloway, 86, former Mayor and Alderman of Rosman, passed away on Monday, August 3, 2015. He was the son of the late Milford and Dallis Galloway. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his brothers, J. P. and L.C. Galloway and one sister, Christine Cantrell. Cotton served his community with distinction...
Eileen Summey
Aug 3, 2015
Brevard – Eileen McCrary Summey, 86, went home to be with the Lord on Monday, August 3, 2015. She was born in Easley, SC to the late Ellison K. and Lula Heath McCrary. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Van Summey; brothers; Jack and Ellison McCrary, sisters; Louella Merrill, Helen Channell and Thalia...
Rebecca Searcy
Aug 3, 2015
Pickens, SC – Rebecca Jean Searcy, 29, passed away on Monday, August 3, 2015. She was the daughter of Charles and Betty Nicholson Searcy. She was preceded in death her grandparents; Marie and Bud Searcy and Willie Mae and Harry Nicholson and one uncle; Jerry Searcy. Rebecca attended Pickens High School. She enjoyed sports and fishing. She loved animals. She...
Martha "Bea" Wellington
Aug 1, 2015
Brevard – Martha "Bea" Ray Wellington, 83, passed away on Saturday, Aug. 1, 2015. A native of Transylvania County, she was the daughter of the late Burgin and Mamie McCrary Ray. She was also preceded in death by sisters, Ruth Ray and Blanche Huggins, and brothers, Edward Ray and Lawrence "Buddy" Ray. Surviving are her husband, Harold E. Wellington; son,...
Virginia Norris
Jul 31, 2015
Brevard, NC - Virginia Ford Norris went to be at peace with the Lord on July 31, 2015. She was 96 years old. Virginia was born in Detroit, MI on May 23, 1919. Her parents were Maurice A. Ford and Josephine H. Curtis. She had three sisters, Mrs. (Marjorie) William Pettengill, deceased, Charlotte Ford, deceased, and Mrs. (Marion) William Huble,...
Harold Baker
Jul 28, 2015
Pisgah Forest, NC – Harold Leroy Baker, 78, passed away on Tuesday, July 28, 2015. He was the son of the late Everett William and Nellie Pearl Summers Baker. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by one brother, Charles Baker and two sisters, Helen Greggersen and Dolores Mehl. Harold graduated from Waubun High School in Waubun,...
Terence Mather
Jul 27, 2015
Brevard - Terence Dennis Mather passed away on July 27, 2015, at his home. He was 92. Dennis was born on May 2, 1923 in County Durham England. He lived for many years in NJ, where he owned his own construction business. He was a long time member of both the Copestone Lodge Masonic Temple, and the Scotts American Club...
Christopher Mark Ashe
Jul 21, 2015
Central, SC – Christopher "Chris" Mark Ashe, 46, formerly of Pisgah Forest passed away on Tuesday, July 21, 2015. He was preceded in the by one son, Daniel Christopher Ashe Chris spent most of his life working for various law enforcement agencies including the Transylvania County Sheriff's Department, Escambia County, FL Sheriff's Department, Westminister, SC Police Department and most recently...
Virginia Stubblefield
Jul 20, 2015
Rosman – Virginia "Ruth" Gantt Stubblefield, 68, went to meet her Lord and Savior on Monday, July 20, 2015 on her late husband's birthday, after a brief and unexpected illness. She was the daughter of the late John Allen Gantt, Sr. and Ruth Ophelia Butler Gantt. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Bobby...
Geraldine Mullen
Jul 18, 2015
Geraldine "Gerry" Clark Mullen, 77 peacefully passed away on Saturday, July 18, 2015 at the Elizabeth House in Flat Rock, N.C. after a long struggle with the effects of Alzheimer's disease. She was born on January 27, 1938 in Big Flats, N.Y. to Ernest and Edith Clark. In 1965 she married Roger Leroy Mullen. Roger preceded her in death in...
Charlotte Snelson Wright
Jul 14, 2015
Charlotte Ann Snelson Wright Charlotte Ann Snelson Wright, 82, of Mount Pleasant, South Carolina, wife of Keith Alvin Wright entered into eternal rest Tuesday, July 14, 2015. Her funeral service will be held Sunday, July 19, 2015 in Moody-Connolly Funeral Home, 181 S. Caldwell St, Brevard, NC, at 2:00 p.m. Interment, Upper Zachary Cemetery, Cashiers, NC. The family will receive...
Jerry Littleton
Jul 11, 2015
Brevard – Jerry Max "Jeeky" Littleton, 75, formerly of Homestead, FL passed away on Saturday, July 11, 2015 surrounded by family and friends. He was the son of the late Homer and Louise Fowler Littleton. He was also proceeded in death by his wife Lois Howard Littleton, sister; Flora (Polly) Dodson and brothers; TC and Don Littleton. Jerry was formerly...
Judy Pace
Jul 9, 2015
Brevard – Judy B. Pace, 73, went home to be with the Lord on Thursday, July 9, 2015. She was the daughter of the late Lambert and Essie Mull Baker. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her brothers; Lyndon and Michael Baker. Judy was an active member of the First Baptist Church Brevard. She retired...
Gary Staats
Jul 9, 2015
Lake Toxaway – Gary A. Staats, 77, passed away on Thursday, July 9, 2015. He was the son of the late Thomas and Sada Ruth Harrison Kaspor. He was also proceeded in death by his biological father, Vivan Staats. Gary was a member of the Dunns Rock Masonic Lodge #267. Surviving are his former wives; Suzanne Staats and Laverne Bourgois;...
Judy Queen
Jul 8, 2015
Brevard – Judy Queen, 68, went home to be with the Lord on Wednesday, July 8, 2015. She was the daughter of the late Roy Lee and Evelyn Elizabeth Dayton Mills. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her brothers; Ray and Harold Mills. Judy was a member of Pisgah Forest Baptist Church. She enjoyed her...
Viola Loftis
Jul 5, 2015
Pisgah Forest – Viola Capps Loftis, 77, passed away on Sunday, July 5, 2015. She was the daughter of the late Adger and Beulah Luker Capps. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, James Roy Loftis; sons, Jeffrey Mark Pruitt and Ricky Allen Pruitt and several brothers and sisters. Surviving are her sons; David...
William Kitchen
Jul 4, 2015
William Edward Kitchen Brevard – William Edward Kitchen, 87, went home to be with the Lord on Saturday, July 4, 2015. A native of Jackson County, he was the son of the late Reginald Jordan and Stella Owen Kitchen and was the husband of the late Vivian Morgan Kitchen. He was also preceded in death by his brothers, Jeter, Randall,...
William Chapman
Jun 30, 2015
William Rondal Chapman went to be with the Lord on the morning of June 30, 2015. Born November 28, 1946 to the late William Elzie and Effie Dorene Chapman, Rondal married his high school sweetheart, Freida Green, on Saturday, June 17, 1967. Ronette, Ranessa, Milon and Ranille were blessed to be brought into the world by Rondal and Freida. Rondal...
Opalee Chapman
Jun 30, 2015
Opalee Masters Chapman Sapphire – Opalee Masters Chapman, 85, went home to be with the Lord on Tuesday, June 30, 2015. A native of Transylvania County, she was the daughter of the late Thomas Henry Masters and Annie Mae Murphy Masters and was the wife of the late Everett H. Chapman. She was also preceded in death by a son,...
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