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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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William Neill

William Neill

Jun 29, 2015

William E. "Buddy" Neill, 92, of Brevard, NC passed away peacefully on June 29th, 2015, surrounded by his loving family. He was reunited in Heaven with his loving wife and best friend of 26 years, Carol. He was born on December 2nd, 1922 in Brevard, NC to the late William G. Neill and Bessie C. Neill, both of Brevard, NC....

Lucy Mae Crane

Lucy Mae Crane

Jun 28, 2015

Brevard- Lucy Mae Crane, 92, went home to be with the Lord on Sunday, June 28, 2015. She was the daughter of the late Simon and Bell McCall. In addition to her parents, she was also preceded in death by her husband, Harry Leon Crane Sr., one son Harry "Fuzz" Leon Crane Jr., three sisters; Myrtle McCoy, Lori Brown and...

Evalina Sanders

Evalina Sanders

Jun 26, 2015

Rosman – Evalina Aiken Sanders, 73, went home to be with the Lord on Friday, June 26, 2015. A native of Transylvania County, she was the daughter of the late Marvin and Lois Raines Aiken. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her daughter, Dawn Anita Sanders. Evalina was a member of the Rosman Baptist Tabernacle....

Beverly Steuerwald

Beverly Steuerwald

Jun 25, 2015

Beverly M. Wall Steuerwald of Umatilla, FL went home to be with her Savior on June 25, 2015. She was born October 8, 1922 to Benjamin and Pearl Wall and was raised in Holmen, Wisconsin along with her four siblings. She married James Steuerwald in 1951, and they lived in New Palestine, Indiana, for more than 40 years, where they...

Lois Galloway

Lois Galloway

Jun 25, 2015

Lois Cantrell Galloway Rosman – Lois Cantrell Galloway, 85, passed away on June 25, 2015 at her residence. A native of Transylvania County, she was the daughter of the late Ulus Cantrell and Dolly Anders Lance and was the wife of the late L. C. Galloway. She was also preceded in death by a son, Ronnie Galloway, great-granddaughter, Lauren Turner,...

Paul Pothin

Paul Pothin

Jun 23, 2015

Brevard – Paul F. Pothin, 80, passed away on Tuesday, June 23, 2015. He was the son of the late Alfred and Dorothy Ryan Pothin. Surviving are his wife; Virginia Pendergrass, sons; Timothy Pothin of Gilford, CT, John Pothin of New York, NY and Geoffrey Pothin of the Virgin Islands; daughter Maggie Pothin of Gilford, CT and five grandchildren. Memorial...

Cecil Wilson

Cecil Wilson

Jun 19, 2015

Arthur Cecil Wilson, Sr. Brevard - Arthur Cecil Wilson, Sr., 93, passed away peacefully on June 19, 2015. He was preceded in death by his parents, Clayton and Myrtle Wilson, brothers, Roy, E. C. and Herbert, sister, Elsie Thomas, and his beloved wife of 73 years, Walterine. He is survived by his daughter, Joyce Steel and husband Bruce; son, Artie...

Kenneth Mcalister

Kenneth Mcalister

Jun 17, 2015

Kenneth Wayne McAlister Brevard – Kenneth Wayne McAlister, 42, passed away on Wednesday, June 17, 2015. Born in Floyd County, GA, he was the Owner/Operator of McAlister Paint and Body. He loved playing with his children and his nieces and nephews, and he enjoyed riding four wheelers and fishing. Surviving are his parents, Herbert Odell McAlister and Brenda Sanders McAlister...

Jane Nicholson

Jane Nicholson

Jun 16, 2015

Brevard – Jane Singletary Nicholson, 74, passed away on Tuesday, June 16, 2015. A native of Transylvania County, she was the daughter of the late Norman and Louise Barton Singletary. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Bill Nicholson. Jane graduated from Brevard High School class of 1959. She enjoyed gardening. She loved her...

Rev. Joseph  Woodring, Jr.

Rev. Joseph Woodring, Jr.

Jun 15, 2015

Rev. Joseph "Joe" Worley Woodring, Jr. Brevard – Rev. Joseph "Joe" Worley Woodring, Jr., 79, went home to be with the Lord on Monday, June 15, 2015. A native of Transylvania County, he was the son of the late Joseph Worley Woodring, Sr. and Elsie Golden Woodring. He was also preceded in death by his daughters, Martha Jean Woodring and...

Christina Blackburn

Christina Blackburn

Jun 13, 2015

Brevard – Christina Lee McClain Blackburn, 67, passed away on Saturday, June 13, 2015 after a long illness. She born in Elwood, IN to the late Arthur P. and Myrle J. Roberson Harting. Christina lived a great life, traveling everywhere in the USA. She settled in Brevard and became a published author of the book "The Chronicles of the Rain...

William "Bill" Mckinney

William "Bill" Mckinney

Jun 12, 2015

William O. "Bill" Mckinney, 79, of Lake Toxaway, went home to be with the Lord on Friday, June 12, 2015 at Four Seasons Hospice in Flat Rock, N.C. A native of Transylvania County, he was the son of the late Allen Lee and Vergie Owen McKinney. Bill was retired from E. I. Dupont after 34 years. He was a charter...

Jean Pitcher

Jean Pitcher

Jun 11, 2015

Jean DuBois Pitcher Anyone who missed getting to know Jean Pitcher, missed a treat. Ms. Pitcher, teacher, veteran, mother, photographer, wood carver and philanthropist, said farewell on June 11, 2015, after a long and eventful 97 years on this earth. Jean was born in Brooklyn on January 30, 1918 to Lewis Braislin Pitcher and Irene DuBois Pitcher. She grew up...

Joseph Gill

Joseph Gill

Jun 8, 2015

Joseph Phillip Gill, Jr. Pisgah Forest – Joseph Phillip Gill, Jr., 68, passed away on Monday, June 8, 2015. A native of Alexandria, VA, he served four years in the U. S. Navy and was a retired firefighter with twenty-five years of service with the Fairfax, VA, Fire Department. He attended Pisgah Forest Baptist Church and he enjoyed watching sports,...

Ronald Eric Mahlum

Ronald Eric Mahlum

Jun 6, 2015

Ronald Eric Mahlum, Technical Sergeant (TSgt) USAF, Retired

Ronald Eric (Ron) Mahlum, 50, passed away late Saturday night, June 6th, at his home near Rosman. Ron was born at Elmendorf AFB in Anchorage, Alaska, on June 9, 1964, to the late Donald Mahlum and Carolyn Mahlum of Brevard. He was also preceded in death by a sister,...

Louella Owen

Louella Owen

Jun 2, 2015

Louella Riddle Shelton Owen Hiawassee, GA – Louella Riddle Shelton Owen, 70, went to be with the Lord on Tuesday, June 2, 2015. A native of Transylvania County, She was the daughter of the late Arthur and Dollie Mae McKinney Riddle. She was also preceded in death by her first husband, Ted Carl Shelton; a son, Romie Matthew "Sue" Shelton...

Mazana Bryson

Mazana Bryson

May 29, 2015

Mazana Cauble Bryson Pisgah Forest – Mazana Cauble Bryson, 84, passed away on Friday, May 29, 2015. She was the daughter of the late Willis William and Geneva Jamison Cauble. In addition to her parents, she was also preceded in death by her husband; Hubert Bryson and two sisters; Barbara McCrary and Doris Smith. Mazana was a patient, kind, tender...

Ruby Thomas

Ruby Thomas

May 26, 2015

Brevard – Ruby Pruitt Thomas, 86, went to her heavenly home on Tuesday, May 26, 2015 at the Oaks of Brevard. A member of Turkey Creek Baptist Church, she was the daughter of the late Grady and Myrtle Blythe Pruitt. She was the wife of the late Arthur Lewis Thomas who died June 3, 2013. She was also preceded in...

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