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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Reba Mccall

Reba Mccall

Nov 24, 2014

Reba Beatrice Owen McCall Balsam Grove – Reba Beatrice Owen McCall, 85, went to her heavenly home on Monday, November 24, 2014. She was the daughter of the late Melvin Fediller and Mary Flora Owen. She was also preceded in death by her husband of 55 years Lloyd McCall; one son, Gary Lloyd McCall; brothers, Syvalia and Leon Owen; maternal...

Samuel Rizzo

Samuel Rizzo

Nov 24, 2014

Samuel Ross Rizzo Marshall – Samuel Ross Rizzo, 71, passed away on Monday, November 24, 2014. He was the son of the late Samuel Francis and Verlie Mae Roberts Rizzo. Mr. Rizzo is survived by his sister; Grace Simpson and husband Bill of Alpharetta, GA and a number of cousins. No services are planned at this time. On line condolences...

Paul Frady

Paul Frady

Nov 23, 2014

Paul Edison Frady Brevard – Paul Edison Frady, 76, passed away on Sunday, November 23, 2014. A native of Transylvania County he was the son of the late William LaSalle Frady and Annie Hollingsworth Frady and the husband of the late Alice Webster Frady. Mr. Frady was a member of Selica United Methodist Church. Surviving are his sons, Tim Frady...

Ollie Bryson

Ollie Bryson

Nov 20, 2014

Ollie Haynes "Junior" Bryson ended his pain and suffering and went home to be with the Lord on November 20, 2014. He was a lifelong member of Cathey's Creek Baptist Church and he served in the United States Army from 1951-1953. Mr. Bryson was a member of the Dunn's Rock Masonic Lodge since 1964. He leaves behind his precious wife...

Jack Pridmore

Jack Pridmore

Nov 14, 2014

Jack Wesley "Butch" Pridmore Etowah – Jack Wesley "Butch" Pridmore, 61, passed away on Friday, November 14, 2014. He was the son of the late Jack Wesley and Martha Jeanette Ball Pridmore. Butch was a loving husband and devoted father. Surviving are his wife of 33 years, Leisha Pridmore, step-father; Joe White, father- in-law; Fred McCrary, son; Matthew Pridmore of...

Michael Costello

Michael Costello

Nov 7, 2014

Michael Joseph Costello, 92 Michael Joseph Costello, 92 of New York, NY passed away, Friday, November 7, 2014 in Brevard, North Carolina. "A celebration of life" will be held at 11:00am, Saturday, November 15, 2014 at Sacred Heart Church in Brevard, NC. Lunch will follow the memorial service at the church. Michael was born April 7, 1922 in New York,...

Franklin  Robinson

Franklin Robinson

Nov 1, 2014

Frank B. Robinson 81 "Coach" Franklin B. Robinson died November 1, 2014 after a long illness. He is survived by Judith C. Robinson, his wife of nearly sixty-two years. He is also survived by his son Franklin B. Robinson II and his wife, Nancy of Brevard; Mark E. Robinson and his wife, Susan of Brevard; and Eric L. Robinson and...

James Fisher

James Fisher

Oct 31, 2014

James Berlin Fisher Brevard – James Berlin (J.B.) Fisher, 89, peacefully went home to be with the Lord at his residence on Friday, October 31, 2014. He was the son of the late Ira and Mary Essie Shook Fisher. In addition to his parents, he was also preceded in death by his wife; Mary Louise Fisher and his son; Lemuel...

Frank Edwards

Frank Edwards

Oct 31, 2014

Frank Richard Edwards Balsam Grove – Frank Richard Edwards, 74, passed away on Friday, October 31, 2014. He was the son of the late James William and Mattie Gibson Edwards. In addition to his parents, he was also preceded in death by his brothers; Roy, Kenneth, Joe and Lee Edwards and one sister, Edna Edwards. Surviving are his wife; Marie...

Mary Carr

Mary Carr

Oct 31, 2014

Mary Ann Carr Brevard – Mary Ann Carr, 85, passed away on Friday, October 31, 2014. She was the daughter of the late John and Perline Bordenstein Pope. In addition to her parents, she was also preceded in death by her husband; Winfield S. Carr, Jr., son; Scotty Carr, II and a brother; John Pope. Surviving are her sons; Bob...

Gary Galloway

Gary Galloway

Oct 31, 2014

Gary Floyd "Dumplin" Galloway Rosman – Gary Floyd "Dumplin" Galloway, 57, passed away on Friday, October 31, 2014. He was the son of the late Floyd Galloway. In addition to his father, he was also preceded in death by his nephew, Conner Galloway. Gary was employed by the NC Department of Transportation for 22 years. He was a great dad...

Arlee Stamey

Arlee Stamey

Oct 30, 2014

Brevard – Arlee Robert Stamey, 81, passed away on Thursday, October 30, 2014. A native of Transylvania County he was the son of the late Artillus and Nina Mae Franks Stamey. Mr. Stamey was a U.S. Army veteran, having served in the Korean War, and he attended Selica Community Worship Center. Surviving are his wife, Betty Wright Stamey; sons, Robert...

Charles Laughter

Charles Laughter

Oct 29, 2014

Charles Laughter Brevard – Charles Laughter, 47 passed away on Wednesday October 29, 2014. He was the son of the late James Clifford Laughter. He was also preceded in death by his step father; Girtha Owens. Surviving are his mother; Sarah Owens, one son; Taylor Grant Heath, brothers; Kevin "Barry" Laughter, Brian James Laughter and Brandon Owens, sisters; Debra Faye...

Clara Owens

Clara Owens

Oct 29, 2014

Clara Belle Morgan Owens Pisgah Forest - Clara Belle Morgan Owens, 90, passed away on Wednesday, October 29, 2014. A native of Transylvania County, she was the daughter of the late Otis Jullian Morgan and Ada Smith Morgan and was the wife of the late Walter Earl Owens. Surviving are her brothers, Gaynard Morgan and wife Pat, and Charles W....

Raymond Hoxit

Raymond Hoxit

Oct 29, 2014

Raymond Glenn "Pappy" Hoxit went home to be with the Lord on Wednesday, October 29, 2014. He is preceded in death by his parents, five brothers and a son, Ronnie Hoxit. He was born in Jackson County on April 18, 1926 to Gene and Bonnie Hoxit. He spent several years there working timber with his father. At the age of...

Sarah Moody

Sarah Moody

Oct 27, 2014

Sarah Lenora Nicholson Moody Brevard – Sarah Lenora Nicholson Moody, 73, went home to be with the Lord on Monday, October 27, 2014. She was the daughter of the late Milon and Stella Chapman Nicholson. Mrs. Moody was a devoted pastor's wife to the late Dr. James Eldon Moody. She loved music and enjoyed directing the church choir. Surviving are...

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