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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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David Jones

David Jones

Mar 1, 2014

David Daniel Jones Brevard – David Daniel Jones, 72, passed away on Saturday, March 1, 2014. David was the son of Velma Hungate Jones and the late David Jones. He was preceded in death by his wife, Barbara Lacy Jones. He proudly served his country as a military police sharp shooter for the US Army. He was a NC State...

Ola Hall

Ola Hall

Mar 1, 2014

Ola L. McCall Hall Brevard – Ola L. McCall Hall, 87, departed this life on March 1, 2014. Ola went home to be with The Lord Jesus and her loving husband of 67 years, the late Rev. Carmel V. Hall. She is survived by her two children, Diann H. Shatley and husband Paul of West Union, SC, and Victor L....

Josephine Wilson

Josephine Wilson

Feb 25, 2014

Josephine Rogers Wilson Etowah - Josephine Rogers Wilson, 83, passed away on Tuesday, February 25, 2014 at Elizabeth House, Flat Rock, NC. A native of Transylvania County, she was the daughter of the late Dick and Katie Landreth Rogers. She was also preceded in death by her sisters, Jessie Swayngim and Nora Lee McCall, and her brothers, Fred Rogers, Richard...

Louise Kempe

Louise Kempe

Feb 21, 2014

Pisgah Forest - Louise Gwin Clarke Kempe, 69, passed away on Friday, February 21, 2014. She was the daughter of the late H. E. and Elizabeth Stone Gwin. She was also preceded in death by her husband, Dr. Ludwig G. Kempe. Louise was raised in Durham, NC. Following her debut at the Debutante Cotillion and Christmas Ball, she attended and...

Hilda Simpson

Hilda Simpson

Feb 18, 2014

Pickens, SC – Hilda Jolene Simpson, 69, passed away on Tuesday, February 18, 2014. A native of Transylvania County, she was the daughter of the late Floyd Mathis. She was also preceded in death by her daughter Lisa Renee Owens and her sister, Holly Reems. Jolene loved to travel. She enjoyed camping and the outdoors. She is survived by her...

June Rogers

June Rogers

Feb 18, 2014

June Ann McCauley Rogers Etowah – June Ann McCauley Rogers, 65, passed away on Tuesday, February 18, 2014 at her residence. A native of Transylvania County she was the daughter of the late Eugene Edward McCauley and Betty Robinson McCauley Choate. She is also preceded in death by a brother, Michael McCauley, and her step-father Ray Choate. Ms. Rogers was...

Charles Pierson

Charles Pierson

Feb 15, 2014

Brevard - Charles Kenneth (Kenny) Pierson went to heaven to be with his Momma and Daddy on Saturday February 15, 2014. He passed peacefully in his sleep shortly after he informed the nurse he was going to heaven and she could not stop him. Kenny was 57 years old and a native of Transylvania County. He was preceded in death...

Paul Parker

Paul Parker

Feb 15, 2014

Paul Wesley Parker Cedar Mountain – Paul Wesley Parker, 77, passed away on Saturday, February 15, 2014. Paul was the son of the late Johnathon Wesley and Eileen May Liniger Parker. He was also preceded in death by his sister; Jeannie Parker. He was a member of Blue Ridge Community Church in Cedar Mountain. Surviving are his loving wife of...

Elzie Buckner

Elzie Buckner

Feb 10, 2014

Elzie Buckner Brevard – Elzie Buckner, 83, passed away on Monday, February 10, 2014 at the St. Joseph Campus of Mission Hospitals, Asheville, NC. A native of Jackson County, NC, he was the son of the late Esby Buckner, Sr., and Bealuah Galloway Buckner. He was also preceded in death by his sons, Payton and Justin Buckner, sisters, Frances Buckner,...

Wilburn Roberts

Wilburn Roberts

Feb 9, 2014

Wilburn E. Roberts Brevard – Wilburn E. Roberts, 78, went home to be with the Lord on Sunday, February 9, 2014. He was the son of the late Lois L. and Ollie Cogdill Roberts. Wilburn was a member of Temple Baptist Church and the Brevard Bass Anglers. Surviving are his loving wife of 58 years, Dorothy Crawford Roberts, sons; David...

Linda Casey

Linda Casey

Feb 5, 2014

Brevard- Linda Suddeth Simpson Casey, 53, went home to be with the Lord to stand beside her loving daughter Charity on February 6, 2014. She is the daughter of Joyce Suddeth and the granddaughter of Dallas Powell of Rosman. Linda was a loving mother and wife who always strived to be a loving shoulder to anyone and everyone who needed...

Ralph Bane

Ralph Bane

Feb 5, 2014

Dr. Ralph William Bane, 97, of Downers Grove, IL, and Brevard, NC, peacefully passed into the light, in his home, surrounded by his family on February 5th. Ralph was born on June 14, 1916 in Chicago, IL. He attended the University of Chicago and went on to work as an Atomic Energy Research Chemist alongside Enrico Fermi and Einstein at...

Dean White

Dean White

Feb 4, 2014

Dean White Horseshoe – Dean White, 56, went home to be with the Lord on Tuesday, February 4, 2014 . Dean was a son of the late James William and Georgia Lucille Sams White. He was also preceded in death by a brother, George Thomas White and a nephew, James Richard White. His family always came first. He hung the...

Dorothy Moore

Dorothy Moore

Jan 31, 2014

Dorothy "Dot" Holden Moore Hickory – Dorothy "Dot" Holden Moore, 83, formerly of Hendersonville, passed away on Friday, January 31, 2014 at Springs of Catawba after an extended illness. A native of Transylvania County, she was the daughter of the late Frank and Bertha Mason Holden and was the wife of the late Everett C. Moore. She was also preceded...

Frazier Sentelle

Frazier Sentelle

Jan 24, 2014

Frazier Glenn Sentelle Pisgah Forest – Frazier Glenn Sentelle, 90, went home to be with the Lord of Friday, January 24, 2014. A native of Transylvania County, he was the son of the late Jethro and Tunia Burns Sentelle. He was also preceded in death by his wife, Betty Smith Sentelle, sisters; Eva Rogers, Thelma Merrill, and Faye Simms and...

Thelma Kitchen

Thelma Kitchen

Jan 24, 2014

Thelma L. Kitchen Brevard – Thelma L. Kitchen, 84, passed away on Friday, January 24, 2014. She was the daughter of the late Ralph and Deltha Reese Landreth. She was also preceded in death by her brother; Gertha Landreth, her sister; Marie Guinn, and her grandchildren Jordan Samuel and Marlee Kitchen. Thelma was and excellent cook. She was a lifelong...

Ray Buford Poland

Ray Buford Poland

Jan 23, 2014

Ray Buford Poland Brevard – Ray Buford Poland, 84, passed away on Thursday, January 23, 2014. Mr. Poland was a son to the late George Washington and Sabrina Massengill Poland. He was also preceded in death by his brothers; J.D., Buster, Howard and Rufus Poland, sisters; Susie Hargis and Gwen Bowen. Ray worked for the Wrigley's Chewing Gum Factory for...

Etta Raines

Etta Raines

Jan 22, 2014

Etta E. Raines Brevard – Etta E. Raines, 85, passed away on Wednesday, January 22, 2014. She was a daughter to the late Robert and Omie Powell Eubanks. She was also preceded in death by her husband, Davis Clemon Raines, daughters; Laura Pauline Stamey and Elizabeth Cheryl Ann Toole; son; Robert Lee Stamey; brothers, Hozy L., William M., Hovie R.,...

James Moody

James Moody

Jan 20, 2014

James Elden Moody, Ph.D Brevard – James Elden Moody, Ph.D, 72, went home to be with the Lord on Monday, January 20, 2014. He was a son of the late Frank, Sr. and Charlotte Osborne Moody. Dr. Moody was a pastor for more than 50 years. He loved reading the Bible and spending time with his wife. Surviving are his...

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