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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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Selma Goodman

Selma Goodman

Mar 9, 2015

Selma Beryl Goodman Brevard – Selma Beryl Goodman passed away on Monday, March 9, 2015 at Tore's Home in Brevard. She was born on July 15, 1926 in Philadelphia, PA and was preceded in death by her parents, Minnie Goldstein Klevansky and Isreal "Issy" Klevansky. Selma enjoyed giving her time as a volunteer to the Sharing House in her earlier...

John Olewine

John Olewine

Mar 9, 2015

John Lincoln Olewine passed away on March 9, 2015 at his Tore's Home residence from natural causes. He was 88 years old. He is survived by his wife of 66 years, Louise Elder Smith Olewine of Brevard, NC; three children, John Harris Olewine (Marcia) of Daleville, VA, Robert Elder Olewine (Libby) of Greer, SC, and Jane Gilbert Olewine Manderfield (Robert)...

Michael  Edwards

Michael Edwards

Mar 7, 2015

Michael Laverne Edwards, 63, went home to be with the Lord on Saturday, March 7, 2015. He was the son of the late Jay W. and Mary Goodson Edwards. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his brother, Jackie W. Edwards and his sister, Doris Justus. Mike graduated from Brevard High School in 1969. He was...

Frances Golden

Frances Golden

Mar 7, 2015

Frances Marie Golden Brevard – Frances Marie Golden, 79, passed away on Saturday, March 7, 2015. She was the daughter of the late Gus and Dovie Kuykendall Morgan. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband; William Dee Golden; brothers; Eli, Gentry, and Richard Morgan and a sister Ellaree Wilson. Mrs. Golden was a member...

Nilsa Lobdell

Nilsa Lobdell

Mar 6, 2015

Nilsa Lobdell Pisgah Forest - Our dear mother Nilsa Vargas Lobdell passed away on March 5 at her home. She would have been 81 years old this May. She is survived by her sons Neil Bergal (Carol) of Jacksonville, FL and Allen Bergal (Kim Goforth) of Asheville; daughters Jenny Quinn (Chris) of Asheville and Katie Lee (Stephen) of Brevard, along...

Betty Hinson

Betty Hinson

Mar 4, 2015

Betty McGuirt Hinson Pisgah Forest – Betty McGuirt Hinson, 90, passed away on Wednesday, March 4, 2015. She was the daughter of the late Hoyt and Willie Blackman McGuirt. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband; Walter A. Hinson, one brother and two sisters. Mrs. Hinson attended Temple Baptist Church. She enjoyed gardening and...

James Begley

James Begley

Mar 2, 2015

James R. Begley, Sr. (Ray) passed away on Monday March 2, 2015 at age 80. Mr. Begley was son of the late Emma Bowling Begley and the Willie Begley of Hazard, KY. His son Denver preceded him in death in 2013. He is survived by his wife of 59 years Bobbie, his children Shawna Lance of Brevard, James R. Begley,...

Eva Bishop

Eva Bishop

Mar 1, 2015

Eva Ann Patterson Bishop Pisgah Forest – Eva Ann Patterson Bishop, 80, passed away on Sunday, March 1, 2015. She was the daughter of the late Joe and Jenny Ledbetter Patterson. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband; Carl Bishop, daughter; Jenny Faye Bishop and a brother; Harry Patterson. Mrs. Bishop was a member...

Billy Mccall

Billy Mccall

Mar 1, 2015

Billy Ray McCall Silversteen Community – Billy Ray McCall, 63, born on June 28, 1951, went home to be with the Lord on Sunday morning, March 1, 2015. He was the son of the late Flemming Jahu McCall and Grace Galloway McCall. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his sister, Lorenia McCall, and his brother,...

Russell Bentley, Jr.

Russell Bentley, Jr.

Feb 25, 2015

Russell William Bentley, Jr. Brevard – Russell William Bentley, Jr, 79, passed away on Wednesday, February 25, 2015. He was the son of the late Russell and Jennie Conner Bentley, Sr. Surviving are his sons; Alfred Jolly, III and wife April of Jacksonville, NC and Robert Allen Bentley and wife Amy of Brevard, daughter; Kellie Ann Bentley Gribbon of Kenansville,...

Douglas  Mccall

Douglas Mccall

Feb 25, 2015

Douglas Macauthor McCall Lake Toxaway - Douglas Macauthor McCall, 64, passed away on Wednesday, February 25, 2015. He was the son of the late Walter E and Ella Mae McCall. Surviving are his brother; Cleon McCall of Lake Toxaway, sisters; Lynda Stewart of Cullowee, Betty McKinney of Brevard, Wanda Henderson of Hendersonville and Helen Cornett of Lake Toxaway and many...

Robert Whitlock

Robert Whitlock

Feb 22, 2015

Robert L. Whitlock Brevard – Robert L. Whitlock, 62, passed away on Sunday, February 22, 2015. He was the son of the late Troy Whitlock, Sr.; one brother, Harrison Whitlock and one sister; Marcia Whitlock. Surviving are his mother; Wanda Galloway Whitlock, his wife of 44 years; Bonnie Sheehan Whitlock, one son; Dale Whitlock and wife Vessie; one daughter; Melissa...

Grace Mcneely

Grace Mcneely

Feb 22, 2015

Grace McKinney McNeely went home to be with her Lord on Sunday morning, February 22, 2015. Grace was 88 years old, born August 2, 1926. She was preceded in death by her husband of 44 years, Bill McNeely, Sr.; her father and mother Allen and Vergie McKinney; her brothers Richard and Bud; and sisters Ruth Fisher, Mildred McKinney, Nell Danielson,...

Helen Owen

Helen Owen

Feb 19, 2015

Helen Jones Owen Brevard – Helen Jones Owen, 84, passed away on Thursday, February 19, 2015. She was the daughter of the late Floyd Wesley and Beulah Wood Jones. She was also preceded in death by her husband, John C. Owen, daughter, Nancy Lynn Owen and her sister, Juanita Keener. Surviving are her son; Dennis Owen and wife Sharon of...

Elmo Smith

Elmo Smith

Feb 18, 2015

Elmo James Smith Winston Salem – Elmo James Smith, 94, passed away on Wednesday, February 18, 2015. He was the son of the late Chan and Laura Roberts Smith. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his first wife, Alcovia Capps Smith and his daughter, Faye Smith Case. Mr. Smith served his country in the U....

Joan Morrow

Joan Morrow

Feb 16, 2015

Joan Carolyn Calloway Morrow Brevard - Our precious Mother, Grandmother, Great Grandmother, Wife, Sister and to many, a special Friend, passed away February 16, 2015. Joan Carolyn Calloway Morrow born December 8, 1936 in Highlands, NC will be remembered as a carrying compassionate individual who loved her family and friends dearly. A memorial service will be held at 2:00 PM...

Jack Whitson

Jack Whitson

Feb 15, 2015

Jack Whitson Cedar Mountain – Jack Whitson, 93, went home to be with the Lord on Sunday, February 15, 2015. A native of Unicoi County, TN, he was the son of the late Carr and Lola Stanley Whitson. He was also preceded in death by one brother and two sisters. Mr. Whitson was an avid NASCAR fan. Surviving are his...

Ray Holcombe

Ray Holcombe

Feb 15, 2015

Ray Opie Holcombe, 88, went to be with the Lord on Sunday morning, February 15, 2015. Ray was of the Baptist faith and was a member of Pisgah Forest Baptist Church. He served his country, with pride, during World War II as a part of the Occupation of Japan while in the Army Air Corp. He then worked for Olin-Mathison...

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