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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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Ann Stoner
Jun 2, 2014
Ann Stoner is, no doubt, enjoying the face-to-face meeting with her Savior as you read this! God mercifully received her Home Monday, June 2, around 3:30 p.m. She went to glory peacefully in the company of her beloved husband, Bob. They were married for 61 years and had known each other years before that. Being high school sweethearts they are...
Charles Mccall
May 29, 2014
Charles M. McCall Lake Toxaway – Charles M. McCall, 72 went home to be with the Lord on Thursday, May 29, 2014 surrounded by his family. He was the son of the late Hayden and Josie Reynolds McCall. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by a brother, Briscoe Reynolds. Charles was an avid woodworker, gardener and...
Nettie Shook
May 27, 2014
Nettie Lewis Shook Etowah – Nettie Lewis Shook , 92, passed away on Tuesday, May 27, 2014. Nettie was the daughter of the late William and Margaret Galyean Lewis. In addition to her parents, she was also preceded in death by her husband Leon Shook, two brothers and seven sisters. She was a member of the First United Methodist Church...
Ruby Reynolds
May 23, 2014
Ruby Catherine Shepard Reynolds Brevard – Ruby Catherine Shepard Reynolds, 88, passed away on Friday, May 23, 2014. Born in Clover, SC, she lived most of her life in Brevard. Mrs. Reynolds was the daughter of the late Samuel A. and Minnie Charlotte Page Shepard and was the wife of the late Roy Lee Reynolds. She was also preceded in...
Henry Lance
May 17, 2014
Henry Samuel "Judd" Lance Brevard – Henry Samuel "Judd" Lance, 75, passed away on Saturday, May 17, 2014. He was the son of the late Samuel and Ina Chapman Lance. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by three brothers; Howard, Ernest "Red" and Ralph Lance. Judd was a member of Cathey's Creek Baptist Church. He was...
Margie Hooker Connolly-Simpson
May 6, 2014
Margie Hooker Connolly Simpson Douglasville Ga. – Margie Hooker Connolly Simpson, 82 passed away Tuesday, May 6, 2014. She was the daughter of the late Elzie Dukes, Sr. and Ruby May Martin Hooker. In addition to her parents, she was also preceded in death by her first husband, John M. Connolly, II; son, John M. Connolly III and three brothers;...
Charles Notches
May 4, 2014
Charles Notches Brevard – Charles Notches, 92, passed away on Sunday, May 4, 2014. He was the son of the late Gizella Nagyhazy. Surviving are his daughters; Barbara Rogers and husband Joe of Brevard, Sally McNeill and husband Bobby of Charlotte and Nancy Knowlden and husband Bob of Frederick, MD, grandchildren; Josh and Sean Becker, Kristin McNeill Smith and Matthew...
Barbara Frady
May 4, 2014
Barbara Finkle Frady Pisgah Forest – Barbara Finkle Frady, 80, passed away on Sunday May 4, 2014. She was the daughter of the late Thomas Hubert and Maddie Estellle Glass Finkle. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband of 38 years, Louey Frady, a sister, Jackie Entrekin and a daughter in law, Teresa Frady....
L. C. "Bud" Case
May 1, 2014
L. C. "Bud" Case, 79, of Lake Toxaway, NC died peacefully on May 1, 2014. He was born on December 24, 1934 to Louise McCall and L. C. Case, Jr who preceded him in death. He was raised and spent most of his life in Lake Toxaway. He married Barbara Ann Mishoe of Marion, SC on June 21, 1964 and...
Betty Hurt
Apr 29, 2014
Betty Jo Hurt Brevard – Betty Jo Hurt, 76 passed away on Tuesday, April 29, 2014. Betty Jo was the daughter of the late Norman and Josephine Rankin Benzing. Surviving are her husband; William "Pete" Hurt , William "Benj" Hurt, Jr. and wife Andrea of Orlando, FL, daughter; Leslie Chevrier and fiancé John Wood of Brevard, brother Robert Benzing of...
Aida White
Apr 21, 2014
Aida Torres White, 90, born July 17, 1923 in Caibarien, Cuba, now long time resident of Brevard, earned her angel wings on Monday, April 21, 2014. Emigrating from Cuba at the tender age of 16, Aida was the first woman to attend Warren-Wilson College, an all-boys school at the time, before transferring to Montreat College. She was a terrific story...
Cecil Lowery
Apr 21, 2014
Cecil Edward Lowery Brevard – Cecil Edward Lowery, 74, passed away on Monday, April 21, 2014. He was the son of the late Julian and Inez Puckett Lowery. He was also preceded in death by his sister, Patricia Ryder Lowery and his grandson, Casey Lea Lowery. Cecil was a former running back for Brevard High School and the University of...
Helen Morgan
Apr 18, 2014
Helen Patricia Reid Morgan, a lifelong resident of Lake Toxaway, North Carolina, went home to be with her Lord and Savior on Friday, April 18, 2014. Helen is the daughter of the late Johnny L. and Nancy Fisher Reid. She was preceded in death by husband Travis E. Morgan and sister Ellen R. Walker. Helen was born during her favorite...
John Gallenberger
Apr 18, 2014
John R. Gallenberger Hendersonville – John R. Gallenberger, 68, passed away on Friday, April 18, 2014. He was the son of the late Michael and Leone Landing Gallenberger. John retired from Eastman Kodak with over 30 years of service. He was active in the Hendersonville and Brevard AARP Tax-Aide Programs. He was a member of the Knights of Columbus and...
Helen Stansel
Apr 16, 2014
Helen Dodson Stansel Rosman – Helen Dodson Stansel, 74, passed away on Wednesday, April 16, 2014. She was the daughter of the late Paul and Denton Aiken Dodson. She was preceded in death by her husband, Donald Calvin Stansel. Helen faithfully attended St. Timothy's United Methodist Church. She loved the great outdoors especially walking. She enjoyed spending time with her...
Gleason Snow
Apr 16, 2014
Gleason C. Snow, Jr. passed away April 16 at The Oaks in Brevard after a long illness. He was born May 9, 1940, in Guilford County, NC. He was preceded in death by his parents Gleason and Alice Swann Snow. Gleason graduated from North Miami High School and attended the University of Florida after which he worked in banking for...
Clarence Van Orman
Apr 15, 2014
Clarence "Clint" William Van Orman Brevard – Clarence "Clint" William Van Orman, 93, passed away unexpectedly on Tuesday, April 15, 2014. Clint was the son of the late Byron and Myrtie Ballard Van Orman. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death 26 days by his beloved wife of 68 years; Mary Virginia "Ginny" Van Orman and his...
John Zanone
Apr 15, 2014
John Francis (Jack) Zanone, born July 3, 1962, passed away on April 15, 2014 in Fletcher, North Carolina. Jack attended Stephen F. Austin University in Nacogdoches, TX prior to moving to Atlanta where he began a long career in printing and advertising. Jack spent 2 years as a security officer with Blue Ridge Public Safety. He was most recently with...
Verlon Hoxit
Apr 14, 2014
Verlon Hoxit Hendersonville- Verlon Hoxit, 59 passed away on Monday, April 14, 2014. Verlon was the son of the late Burgess and Emily Anders Hoxit. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his brothers; Vernon, Jerry and Rothie Hoxit. Surviving are his wife of 24 years; Mary Ingram Hoxit, 2 sons; Jimmy Taylor and fiancee Jamie...
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