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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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Arvil Lee Barton

Arvil Lee Barton

Dec 29, 2024

Arvil Lee Barton, 92 passed away peacefully at his home in Pisgah Forest North Carolina Sunday December 29th, 2024.

He was born just a quarter mile from where he lived and after his father died when he was only five years old, his mother remarried, and the family moved to South Florida where he and his four...

Fredrick Rector

Fredrick Rector

Dec 29, 2024

Fredrick Rector Jr. (Fritz) was born to Fredrick and Eleanor Rector in Bridgeport, Connecticut in 1942. In his early childhood, he and his sister, Nancy, with their parents moved to Evanston, Illinois. It was in Evanston that Fritz joined the Boy Scouts of America and went on to become an Eagle Scout. This early accomplishment remained one of his...

Ervin John Neumaier

Ervin John Neumaier

Dec 25, 2024

Ervin John Neumaier, Jr. passed away peacefully, surrounded by family in Mills River, North Carolina on December 25, 2024. Born on December 12, 1932, in Chicago, Illinois, he was the beloved son of Ervin John, Sr. and Irene (Suk) Neumaier.

A proud veteran, Ervin served his country in the Korean War before dedicating his life to his...

Lewis Edwin Barton

Lewis Edwin Barton

Dec 25, 2024

Hendersonville - Lewis Edwin Barton, 73,  passed away on 12/25/2024 after a brief illness at the Oaks in Brevard.

Lewis was born on September 27, 1951 to the late Ralph and Helen Holden Barton. In addition to his parents, he was preceded by his sister,  Brenda Owenby.

He is survived by his brother , Wayne...

Helen Augusta Hubbard

Helen Augusta Hubbard

Dec 23, 2024

Brevard - Helen Crane Hubbard, went to her heavenly home on Dember 23, 2024.

She was the daughter of the late Charles and Nora Owen Crane. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband Milford Hubbard, sister, Dixie Crane Cassell, brothers, Joe, Jimmy and David Crane.

Helen retired from Rosman...

Charlie Harvey Smith

Charlie Harvey Smith

Dec 23, 2024

Brevard - Charlie "C.J." Harvey Smith Jr., 48, peacefully slipped away in his sleep Sunday, December 22, 2024. He is with our Lord.

C.J. is survived by his wife, Debbie Michell Smith, of the home, his mother Rita R. Smith of Brevard. Daughter Siarrah Lekan of Brevard, favorite granddaughter Evahlyn Lekan, and favorite not-yet-born grandson.

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Jerry Morris Whitmire

Jerry Morris Whitmire

Dec 21, 2024

Jerry M. Whitmire, an educator, author, farmer, and family man, passed away peacefully at his home in Pisgah Forest, NC on December 21, 2024, at the age of 85. Born in 1939 in Rosman, North Carolina, Jerry was the son of Paul and Maxine Whitmire.

Jerry pursued his passion for learning at the University of North Carolina...

Marshall Edwin Whitmire

Marshall Edwin Whitmire

Dec 20, 2024

Marshall Edwin Whitmire, age 86, died December 20, 2024, after a period of declining health.

Marshall was born September 30, 1938, to the late Ed and Louise Whitmire. On August 7,1960, Marshall married June Monteith Whitmire. They were happily married for over 61 years, until her death in February 2022. In addition to his parents and his...

Harold Edward Wellington

Harold Edward Wellington

Dec 19, 2024

Harold Wellington, age 100, of Brevard, NC, left this world for a better adventure than he had ever experienced while on this earth on December 19, 2024.

He was born on Sept. 29, 1924. He was an avid traveler, he met his wife of 24 years Beatrice, while camping across the US with the Good Sam's Singles...

Doris Holcombe Aiken

Doris Holcombe Aiken

Dec 19, 2024

Doris Pauline Holcombe Aiken of Rosman went to be with the Lord on Thursday, Dec. 19, 2024, after a period of declining health at The Oaks of Brevard. She was born June 28, 1942, to the late Rev. Claude Holcombe and Ruth Cantrell Holcombe.

In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her four...

Derinda Ann Powell

Derinda Ann Powell

Dec 15, 2024

Derinda Ann Powell, age 55 of Brevard, N.C., passed away Sunday, December 15, 2024. She was born August 20, 1969, to the late Douglas and Tibatha Corn.

She is survived by her husband, Harry R. Powell, and family, brother, Doug Corn, and family as well as many close friends that she considered family.

Derinda was...

Sue Davis Hooper

Sue Davis Hooper

Dec 15, 2024

Sue "Ms. Sue" D Hooper passed away on Sunday December 15, 2024.

Born December 29, 1941, in Transylvania County, NC, she was the daughter of William "Bill" Burch Davis and Elsie Mae Banther Davis. In addition to her parents, her husband Michael also preceded her in death.

Survivors Include Corvin, Jessie, Kim (Bobby), Leslie (Colbie),...

Lula Bell Mcclain

Lula Bell Mcclain

Dec 13, 2024

Lula Bella McClain passed away on Friday December 13, 2024.

She was born September 9th 1938 in Transylvania County, Nc. She was the daughter of Oscar and Dorothy McCall. In addition to her parents, she also proceeds in death by her husbands, Cleon Owens, Harold McClain and Dale FairChild, her son Charles Owens and three brothers and...

David Jason Johnson

David Jason Johnson

Dec 13, 2024

David "Jason" Johnson was born January 8th, 1982, and passed away December 13th, 2024, after a yearlong battle with colon cancer that metastasized to his brain.

He passed away at Duke University Hospital in Durham, NC with his son Brandon holding his hand, his girlfriend of 5 years who never left his side, and his parents close...

Mary Buckner

Mary Buckner

Dec 9, 2024

Mary Todd Buckner, 82, of Penrose, NC, went home to be with her Lord on Dec 9, 2024, after struggling with dementia.

Mary was born to the late David Odell and Margaret Johnston Todd on April 26, 1942, in Asheville, NC.  She grew up in Asheville, NC with her six siblings and graduated from Asheville High School. ...

Robert Alan Mcniel

Robert Alan Mcniel

Dec 9, 2024

Robert Alan McNiel, 55, passed away in his log cabin home in Pisgah Forest, North Carolina, on December 9, 2024. Born on September 14, 1969, in Bartlesville, Oklahoma, Robert led a life marked by passion, dedication, and love for the people and places that shaped him.

Robert graduated from Oklahoma State University with a Bachelor of Arts...

Tiffany Marie Lambert

Tiffany Marie Lambert

Dec 7, 2024

Tiffany Marie Lambert passed away on December 7, 2024 tragically in a car accident. We are forever grateful to Matthew, Steve, and Fred for staying by her side and comforting her until EMTs arrived. Tiffany was a beautiful girl both inside and out and will be missed by all who knew her.

She is survived by her...

Richard Edward "Buck" Sprouse

Richard Edward "Buck" Sprouse

Dec 6, 2024

Richard Edward Sprouse, "Buck", passed away on December 6th, 2024, surrounded by family and friends. He was born on December 21st, 1952, to the late John Charles and Sadie Sprouse. Buck was surrounded by family as he ended his courageous battle of declining health.

Preceding him in death were his parents, JC and Sadie Sprouse, son-in-law, Heath...

Cheryl Lynn Parks

Cheryl Lynn Parks

Dec 3, 2024

Cheryl Lynn Parks, age 70 of Brevard, passed away at Transylvania Hospital in Brevard NC at 3:30pm, Tuesday, December 03, 2024. She was a native of Transylvania County, NC and a daughter of Selena Annetta Hall Robinson and Chester A. Robinson. She was a retired employee of the Brian Center.

Cheryl was a member of Bethel "A"...

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