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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Everett Woodworth

Everett Woodworth

Aug 27, 2014

Dr. Everett Wayne Woodworth Brevard – Dr. Everett Wayne Woodworth, 90, passed away on Wednesday, August 27, 2014. Dr. Woodworth was a native of Buffalo, NY. He was preceded in death by his loving wife, Lois Jean, son, Wayne, mother and father, Ruth Keiling Woodworth and Dr. Everett Albert Woodworth, and step-mother, Opal. He graduated from the University of Illinois...

Robert Heseltine

Robert Heseltine

Aug 27, 2014

Robert Gordon Heseltine, Jr. (Bob) 75, of Pisgah Forest, NC passed away on August 27, 2014 after a brief illness. He is predeceased by his parents Robert Gordon Heseltine and Marcella Alma Heseltine. He is survived by his wife Gail of Pisgah Forest, NC; son Scott and wife Connie of Pisgah Forest, NC; daughter Debra Lanzone and husband Steve, two...

Lucy Singleton

Lucy Singleton

Aug 26, 2014

Lucy Mae Owen Singleton Lucy Mae Owen Singleton, 85, went to be with the Lord on Tuesday, August 26, 2014, which would have been her and her late husband's 67th wedding anniversary. A native of Transylvania County, she was the daughter of the late Sam and Judy Galloway Owen and was the wife of the late James Everett Singleton. She...

Reba Blankenship

Reba Blankenship

Aug 26, 2014

Reba Elizabeth Painter Blankenship, 83, of Penrose, passed away Tuesday, Aug. 26, 2014. As a member of Little River Baptist Church, she taught Sunday school and was a dedicated friend to the congregation. Survivors include her son, Tom Blankenship, of Charleston, S.C .; grandchildren, Brandi Harris and husband, Clay, of Penrose, Shannon Gueho, of Charleston, Billy Blankenship, of Auburn, Ala...

Kenneth Anders

Kenneth Anders

Aug 26, 2014

Kenneth Lyle Anders Lake Toxaway – Kenneth Lyle Anders, 53 passed away on Tuesday, August 26, 2014. He was the son of the late Lyle James and Patricia Seleska Anders. Kenneth enjoy dirt track racing and truck driving but most of all, he adored his grandchildren. He will be deeply missed by all who knew him. Surviving are his loving...

George Greenwood

George Greenwood

Aug 20, 2014

GEORGE WILLIAM GREENWOOD George William Greenwood, age 80, passed away at his home on August 20, 2014. His family and friends were by his side when he went to be with the Lord. He was born on October 19, 1933, in Zirconia, North Carolina. He was raised in Brevard North Carolina, and attended Brevard High School. He moved to Gastonia,...

Mary Owen

Mary Owen

Aug 17, 2014

Mary Jane Owen Tuckasegee – Mary Jane Owen, 87, passed away on August 17, 2014. She was the daughter of the late Harrison and Rosie Hoxit Owen. In addition to her parents, she was also preceded in death by her husband of 64 years, Wayne Owen; sons, Randall and Jimmy Owen and a daughter, Frances Owen. Mary was a lifetime...

Frank Swangim

Frank Swangim

Aug 17, 2014

Frank Allen Swangim passed away August 17, 2014. Allen was a native of Transylvania County. He enjoyed hunting, fishing and hiking. He was preceded in death by his parents Doll and Nelly Swangim, three sisters Nannie Swangim, Opel Peebles, and Frances Ashe, one brother Russell Swangim. Surviving are brother, Tommy Swangim and wife Sharon; sister, Jean Galloway and husband Gayden;...

Angela Scott

Angela Scott

Aug 14, 2014

Angela Renee` Sitton Scott Balsam Grove - Angela Renee` Sitton Scott, 43, passed away on Thursday, August 14, 2014. A native of Transylvania County, she was the daughter of the Henry and Marie Hoxit Sitton. She was a member of Shoal Creek Baptist Church. Surviving in addition to her parents are her husband, Curtis Scott; children, Paul Henry Scott and...

Kenneth Riley

Kenneth Riley

Aug 12, 2014

Kenneth Charles Riley, 88 of Brevard passed away at The Oaks of Brevard August 12, 2014. He was born December 25, 1925 in Wausaukee Wisconsin to the late James P. Riley and Ruth Bandy Riley. In addition to his parents he was preceded in death by his wife Agnes Mae McKinney Riley, four brothers and four sisters. Graveside Services will...

Elizabeth Hewitt

Elizabeth Hewitt

Aug 9, 2014

Elizabeth Robertson Muir Hewitt Penrose – Elizabeth Robertson Muir Hewitt, 82, passed away on Saturday, August 9, 2014. She was the daughter of the late John and Robina Robertson Muir. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband; Clyde Eaton Hewitt, a step-son; John Harley Hewitt, step-daughter; Anne Elizabeth "Betsy" Hewitt Walsh and a son-in-law,...

Pamela Hawes

Pamela Hawes

Aug 8, 2014

Pamela Jean Hawes Brevard – Pamela Jean Hawes, 54, passed away on Friday, August 8, 2014. She was the daughter of the late Zebulon Vance and Sarah Lou Penix Hawes. In addition to her parents, she was also preceded in death by her nephew Vance Hawes III. Pamela graduated from Rosman High School in 1978. She was a member of...

Jack  Fenwick

Jack Fenwick

Aug 8, 2014

Jack Chester Fenwick Brevard – Jack Chester Fenwick passed away on August 8, 2014. A graveside service with military honors will be held 11am, Saturday, September 27, 2014 at Gillespie Evergreen Cemetery. A reception and lite lunch will be served after the service at Silvermont. Moody-Connolly Funeral Home and Crematory is in charge of the arrangements.

James Owen

James Owen

Aug 7, 2014

LAKE TOXAWAY - James "Jim" Edward Owen, 64, passed away August 7, 2014. A native of Transylvania County, he was born in the family home to the late Vincent Corbin Owen and Elizabeth Lee Owen. Jim was a retired home builder who also worked several years for E.I. DuPont. He was a Vietnam Era United States Navy veteran. He served...

Clifton Miller

Clifton Miller

Aug 4, 2014

Clifton C. Miller Brevard – Clifton C. Miller, 68, went home to be with the Lord on Monday, August 04, 2014. A native of Transylvania County, he was the son of the late Lee Haynes and Cora Lily Searcy Miller. In addition to his parents, he is preceded in death by his brother, Don Miller. He was a hard worker...

Gary Young

Gary Young

Aug 4, 2014

Gary Rubin Young Brevard – Gary Rubin Young, 67, passed away on Monday, August 4, 2014.. He was the son of the late Theodore Rubin and Juanita Moody Young. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his brother, Larry Young. Gary loved to hunt and fish. He enjoyed baseball and a die-hard Dallas Cowboy fan. He...

Gladys Moss

Gladys Moss

Jul 30, 2014

Gladys Gravley Moss Rosman – Gladys Gravley Moss, 93, passed away on Wednesday, July 30, 2014. Gladys was the daughter of the late Perry Fields and Emma Cantrell Gravley. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Charles Harold Moss and her daughter, Martha Ann Hoskins. Surviving are her son, Larry A. Gilstrap and wife...

Rilla Nicholson

Rilla Nicholson

Jul 29, 2014

Rilla Johnson Nicholson Lake Toxaway – Rilla Johnson Nicholson, 73, went to be with the Lord on Tuesday, July 29, 2014. A native of Transylvania County she was the daughter of the late Riley and Ellen Owen Johnson. She was also preceded in death by her sisters, Mary Hilda Johnson, Faye Miller, Mae Price, Lure Lee, and Lucy Hall, and...

Thelia Dodson

Thelia Dodson

Jul 25, 2014

Thelia Aiken Dodson Rosman – Thelia Aiken Dodson, 85, passed away on Friday, July 25, 2014 . She was the daughter of the late James Monroe and Enie Morgan Aiken. In addition to her parents, she is preceded in death by her husband, Elzie Dodson; son, Elijah Dodson; four sisters, two brothers and a great grandchild, Thelia Grace. Thelia was...

Robert Manley

Robert Manley

Jul 24, 2014

Robert Marion Manley, Jr. Brevard – Robert Marion Manley, Jr., 61, passed away on Thursday, July 24, 2014. A native of Brevard, he was the son of the late Robert Marion Manley and Helen Corn Manley. He was also preceded in death by his sister and brother-in-law, Pauline and Gene Stiles. Surviving are his son, Jonathan Manley and wife Stephanie...

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