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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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Gloria Thomas
Apr 2, 2014
Lake Toxaway - Gloria Fisher Thomas, 66, went home to be with her Lord and Savior Jesus Christ on Wednesday, April 2, 2014 after an extended battle with breast cancer. A native of Transylvania County, she was the daughter of the late Woodrow Wilson and Effie Galloway Fisher. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by a...
James Roper
Mar 29, 2014
James Harold Roper, 75, of Cedar Mountain, passed away on March 29, 2014, after an extended illness. The memorial service will be held at 3 PM Saturday, April 5, 2014 at Moody Connolly Funeral Home. Chaplain Cynthia Barkley of TRH Hospice will be officiating. Visitation will be held 1 hour prior to the service. Jimmy was born in Kings Mountain...
Alvin Jones
Mar 23, 2014
Alvin Roy Jones Cedar Mountain – Alvin Roy Jones, 84, went home to be with the Lord on Sunday, March 23, 2014. He was the son of the late Seldon and Nellie Lee Jones. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his sister; Helen Ross. Alvin proudly served his country in the U. S. Air Force....
Carolyn Galloway
Mar 17, 2014
Carolyn Galloway Rosman – Carolyn Galloway, 70, went home to be with the Lord on Monday, March 17, 2014. She was a daughter to the late Lowery Julius "Chief" and Ruth McCall Galloway. She was also preceded in death by her brothers; Charlie and William Galloway. Carolyn was a wonderful wife, loving mother and a doting grandmother who was completely...
Ruth Dodson
Mar 15, 2014
Ruth Anders Dodson, 83, went to meet the Lord on Saturday, March 15, 2014 in Snellville, GA . A native of Transylvania County, she is the daughter of the late Jule and Sorora Chapman Anders. She was also preceded in death by her husband of 50 years, Will Earl Dodson, four brothers and seven sisters. Ruth loved to play her...
Wilmer Mcgee
Mar 15, 2014
Wilmer McGee Mr. McGee, 82, formerly of Brevard, NC, passed away in Charlotte March 15, 2014. Born in Transylvania County, NC, he is preceded in death by his parents, the late Henry Milton McGee and Gertie Louise Lance McGee, and his son, the late Michael (Mike) Keith McGee. Immediate family members includes his wife, Frances McGee, of Charlotte; daughters, Lynn...
Helen Brookshire
Mar 14, 2014
Helen Hogsed Brookshire, 81, passed away on Friday, March 14, 2014 at the Brian Center, Brevard, NC. A native of Transylvania County, she was the daughter of the late William Randolph Hogsed and Florida Allison Hogsed and was the wife of the late Charles Brookshire. She was also preceded in death by her brother, Bill Hogsed. Mrs. Brookshire was a...
Martin Hamilton
Mar 10, 2014
Martin Luther "Buddy" Hamilton Brevard – Martin Luther "Buddy" Hamilton, 75, passed away on Monday, March 10, 2014. He was the son of the late T. C. and Rosalee Smith Hamilton. He was also preceded in death by his first wife, Jennie Sue Hamilton and three brothers; Lamar, Charles and Lewis Hamilton. Buddy was a member of Calvary Baptist Mission....
Quinn Harris
Mar 9, 2014
William Quinn Harris The Lord of heaven received William Quinn Harris into His loving arms Sunday, March 9, 2014. Quinn's parents and family are Jimmy and Carri Harris, and sisters, Cassi, 12, and Calla, 9, of Brevard. He was adored by grandparents, Mabry and Shelby Harris, of Brevard, and Joe and Christine Pace, of Cedar Mountain. He also leaves aunts...
Lawrence Owen
Mar 7, 2014
Lawrence Porter Owen Brevard – Lawrence Porter Owen,76, passed away on Friday, March 7, 2014. He was the son of the late James Oscar and Oleta Dollie West Owen. He was also preceded in death by two grandchildren; Lawrence Ray Stamey and Jake Anthony Lewis; nephew, Scott Owen and niece, Gina Owen. Lawrence was a member of Carr's Hill Baptist...
Edgar Davenport
Mar 7, 2014
Edgar Lee Davenport Pisgah Forest – Edgar Lee Davenport, 77, went to be with the Lord on Friday, March 7, 2014. He was the son of the late Charlie Lee and Edith Jones Davenport. He was also preceded in death by his brother, Bradford Davenport. He was born May 5, 1936. Ed was a retired U.S. Forest Service Surveyor with...
Steven Beddingfield
Mar 3, 2014
Steven Allen Beddingfield, 55, of Brevard passed away Monday, March 3rd 2014. Steven was the son of the late Ray Beddingfield and Jessie Franks Beddingfield He was preceded in death by an infant daughter Cheyenne and a nephew, Jeremiah Chapman. Steven loved being outdoors and loved fishing . He was a very loving, generous man who will be missed by...
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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...
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