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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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Virginia Stubblefield

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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,...

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...

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