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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Dorothy Hill
Dec 12, 2013
Dorothy P. Hill departed this life at Transylvania Regional Hospital on December 12, 2013. Dorothy was born September 15, 1920 in Wrightsville, GA to the late Robert Emory Pierce and Mattie Outlaw Pierce. Dorothy is preceded in death by her husband, Walter B. Hill, son, Walter B. Hill, Jr and daughter Dorothy Y. Hill-Harris. Surviving is her son Robert E....
Joseph James Perona
Dec 5, 2013
Joseph James Perona died December 5, 2013 at his home in the College Walk Retirement Community,
Brevard, NC. He was born on Mary 28, 1930 in Blanford, Indiana. He was a graduate of Rose
Polytechnic Institute (now Rose-Hulman Institute of Technology) with a major in Chemical Engineering
and minor in Mathematics. He earned...
Alice Lovin
Dec 5, 2013
Alice Matney Lovin Brevard – Alice Matney Lovin, 77, passed away on Thursday, December 5, 2013. She was a daughter of the late Frank Eugene and Belva Cox Matney. She was also preceded in death by her brother, Curtis Matney and grandson, John Michael Joyner. Alice volunteered as a nursing assistant at various medical facilities in Henderson County. She was...
Tracy Rice
Dec 3, 2013
Tracy Thomas Rice, 83, beloved father, grandfather and friend to many passed away at his home in Rosman, NC on December 3, 2013 surrounded by his family. He was a native and lifelong resident of Rosman, NC. He was preceded in death by his wife, Christine Jones Rice; his parents, Richard and Irene Rice, his brothers, Clyde and Bob Rice...
David Betz
Nov 30, 2013
David Richard Betz 75, of Brevard passed away November 30, 2013. He was born January 1, 1938 in Mecklenburg County to the late Edward P. Betz and Lucille Branson Betz. In addition to his parents he was preceded in death by one brother Michael P. Betz. He was a member of Brevard-Davidson River Presbyterian Church where he served as a...
Denver Begley
Nov 29, 2013
Denver Lloyd Begley 49, of Rosman formerly of Cincinnati Ohio Passed away November 29, 2013 after complication due to cancer. He leaves behind three loving daughters, Madison Owen and her husband Cole of New Jersey, Diana Begley of Rosman and Jessica Harper of Florida. He is also survived by his Parents James and Barbara Begley of Rosman, one sister; Shanna...
Euna Cantrell
Nov 29, 2013
Euna Leigh Cantrell, 91 of Brevard died Friday November 29, 2013. She was born January 14, 1922 in Transylvania County to the late Lewis Moore and Bessie Allison Moore. In addition to her parents she was preceded in death byher husband Quentin Eugene Cantrell, one son David Cantrell and two sisters Lois Roberson and Frankie Wagoner. Survivors include one daughter;...
Voyd Anders
Nov 29, 2013
Voyd Earl Anders 77, of Brevard Passed away November 29, 2013. He was born March 12, 1938 in Transylvania County to the late William "Bill" Anders and Fredicy Rykard Anders. In addition to his parents he was preceded in death by seven brothers and one sister. He is survived by one brother Harold Dean Anders, fifteen nephews and eleven nieces....
James Bryan Meece
Nov 28, 2013
James Bryan "Jimmy" Meece Rosman – James Bryan "Jimmy" Meece, 45, passed away on Thursday, November 28, 2013 at Mission Hospital. He was a son of Luther Edward and Marilyn L "Tootsie" Mason Meece. Jimmy was a loving husband and a devoted father of four. He was "Poppy" to eight beautiful granddaughters. Jimmy left a piece of him with everyone...
Jeanette Ward
Nov 28, 2013
Jeanette Owens Ward Rosman – Jeanette Owens Ward, 87, passed away on Thursday, November 28, 2013. She was a daughter of the late Marion and Jenny Shehan Owens. She was also preceded in death by her brothers; Alfred, Marion, Guy, and Fred Owens; sisters, Renzley Maney and Lela Merrill. Jeanette loved reading her Bible every day. She loved music and...
James Monteith
Nov 26, 2013
James Allen Monteith Brevard – James Allen Monteith, 74, passed on from this life on Tuesday, November 26, 2013 at the St. Joseph Campus of Mission Hospitals. A native of Jackson County, he was the son of the late Eugene and May Lee Oliver Monteith and was the husband of the late Pansy Ashe Monteith. Mr. Monteith was a veteran...
Ruth Feaster
Nov 26, 2013
Ruth H. Feaster, 92, of Brevard, NC, died November 26, 2013, in Wyomissing, Pennsylvania, where she had resided since May, 2012. Her husband, Marshall M. Feaster, Jr. died on October 24, 1993. Born in Barnard, NC, she was the daughter of the late Daniel T. and Lela (Phipps) Haynie. She grew up in Asheville and graduated from Western Carolina University...
Mary Haddox
Nov 26, 2013
Brevard – Mary L. Haddox, 91, passed away on Tuesday, November 26, 2013. She was born in Kanas City, MO to the late Eustis and Ada Osbourne John. Mary was a former Executive Secretary for Edison Company for 33 years. She was a member of the Baptist faith. Surviving is her daughter; Janet Forbes Roess and husband Danny of Brevard;...
Dillard Adams
Nov 24, 2013
Mr. Dillard Everett Adams, 86, of Brevard, N.C., entered into eternal rest Sunday, November 24, 2013. Dillard was born April, 14, 1927 in Pound, Va to the late Aubrey and Ethel Hubbard Adams. He was a veteran of the United States Navy having served aboard the USS Habersham during World War II and he was a mason. Discharged from the...
Neil Lyday
Nov 23, 2013
Neil Clarence Lyday Sapphire – Neil Clarence Lyday, 83, went to be with the Lord on Saturday, November 23, 2013 at the Oaks of Brevard. A native of Transylvania County, he was the son of the late Coleman and Arvie Hubbard Lyday. He was also preceded in death by his brothers, Cliff and Cecil Lyday, and his sisters, Lovene Kenny...
Harry Crane
Nov 22, 2013
Harry Leon "Fuzz" Crane, Jr., 71, of Brevard passed away on Friday, November 22, 2013. He was a son of the late Harry Crane, Sr. Fuzz was a former employee of the Ecusta Corporation for more than 40 years. He loved to hunt and fish. Survivors include his mother; Lucy McCall Crane of Brevard, his wife; Betty Crane of Brevard;...
William Holden
Nov 22, 2013
William D. Holden Brevard – William D. Holden, 66, finished his earthly life on Friday, November 22, 2013. He was at the Memorial Campus of Mission Hospitals following a stroke. He was blessed to be released from his pain and sufferings with much joy in being reunited with those waiting for him on the other side. Mr. Holden was a...
Bea Parker
Nov 22, 2013
Bea Ashe Parker Brevard – Bea Ashe Parker, 84, passed away on Friday, November 22, 2013 at Transylvania Regional Hospital. She was a native of Jackson County and had lived in Transylvania County for most of her life. She was the daughter of the late Ralph and Essie Alexander Ashe and she was also preceded in death by a daughter,...
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