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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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Louis Mccall
Jun 15, 2013
Louis "Steve" McCall, 64, of Balsam Grove died Saturday June 15, 2013. He was born January 1, 1949 in Transylvania County to the late Roy and Myrtle Galloway McCall. Mr. McCall was a Member of Woods Memorial Baptist Church. Survivors include his wife Polly Hobbs McCall, one son Steven and his daughter-In-Law Crystal of Rosman, one daughter Marlena and his...
Earl Powell
Jun 13, 2013
Earl E. Powell, 91, of Mills River passed away at his home on June 13, 2013. He was born April 14, 1922 in Rosman NC to the late Arie Agnes and R.K. Powell. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife Jane Ledbetter Powell and his great-grandsons, Blake and Eli Powell. Also preceding him in...
Juanita Hearn
Jun 12, 2013
Juanita Wells Hearn Brevard – Juanita Wells Hearn passed away in Brevard, NC on June 12, 2013. Mrs. Hearn was born on February 1, 1920 and was raised in Edneyville, NC. She attended Brevard Junior College and graduated with a BA degree from SMU (Southern Methodist University) in Dallas, TX. She was married to J. William Hearn, MD for 50...
Andrew Ayers
Jun 10, 2013
Andrew Earl Ayers Sr., 81, of Quebec went home to be with his Lord on Monday, June 10, 2013 at his home on Old Quebec Road. Born July 8, 1931 in Yancey County, Earl lived most of his life in Transylvania County. He was the son of the late Ticie Talmadge Ayers Sr. and Eva Phillips Ayers of Brevard. He...
Elden Hoffman
Jun 9, 2013
Elden "Lee" Hoffman 5 November 1936 - 9 June 2013 Lee, as he was known to his wife, children, and friends, was horn 5 November 1936 to Otto Hoffman and Amelia Rodocker Hoffman in the family home on Pittsburg RD, North Canton, OH. After completing his high school education, Lee was inducted into the United States Army Corp of Engineers...
Larry Kitchen
Jun 8, 2013
Larry Daniel "Danny" Kitchen, 64 , passed away on Saturday, June 8, 2013. He was born in Transylvania County to the late Jeter and Myrtle Broom Kitchen. He was a graduate of Western Carolina University where he received a degree in business Administration. In addition to his parents he was preceded in death by his daughter Michelle Kitchen Hutchins and...
Reba Owen
Jun 4, 2013
Reba Lee Price Owen Brevard – Reba Lee Price Owen, 90, passed away on Tuesday, June 4, 2013 at The Oaks of Brevard. A native of Transylvania County, she was the daughter of the late Albert and Minnie Chastain Price and was the wife of the late Hall Lyda Owen. She was also preceded in death by a son, Roger...
Arthur Thomas
Jun 3, 2013
Brevard – Arthur Lewis Thomas, 88, passed away on Monday, June 3, 2013 at the Charles George VA Medical Center, Asheville, NC. A native of Pickens, SC, he was the son of the late O'neal and Norma Chappell Thomas. He was also preceded in death by his brothers, James Melvin Thomas and Lloyd Thomas, sister, Jeannie Thomas, daughter Tobitha Corn...
Michelle Hutchins
Jun 1, 2013
Michelle Kitchen Hutchins Brevard – Michelle Kitchen Hutchins, 42, passed away on Saturday, June 1, 2013. She was born in Henderson County and was a longtime resident of Transylvania County. Ms. Hutchins was the daughter of the Larry Daniel Kitchen and Deborah Ann Franks. She was preceded in death by her son, Brandon Lee Hutchins. Survivors in addition to her...
Kathleen Moore
Jun 1, 2013
Kathleen McCrary Moore, age 88, of Brevard died Saturday June 1, 2013. She was born September 6, 1924 in Transylvania County to the late Virgil McCrary and Ida Ball McCrary. In addition to her parents she was preceded in death by her husband Cliffton Moore and five sisters; Dola Shipman, Lucy Misenhammer, Mary Wilson, Dot Case and Helen Duckworth. Mrs....
Gerhard Freche
May 29, 2013
Gerhard M Freche Gerhard Freche, 81, (Gerry) of Naples FL, and Lake Toxaway, NC, died on May 29, 2013 in Asheville, NC. Gerry was born on July 13, 1931 in Kansas City, MO. His parents, the late Rev. Martin and Anna (Naumann) Freche were both children of Lutheran missionaries who served in India. Gerry grew up in a small town,...
Mildred Day
May 25, 2013
Mildred Catherine Day, 79, passed away on Saturday, May 25, 2013 at the Oaks of Brevard. A native of Cherokee County, she was the daughter of the late Claude S. and Fannie Love Day. In addition to her parents she was also preceded in death by her brothers, Ralph, David, Stokes, Melvin and Harold Day and her sister Immogene. Miss...
Acie Waldrop
May 22, 2013
Acie Carl Waldrop Brevard – Acie Carl Waldrop, 87, passed away on Wednesday, May 22, 2013 at Transylvania Regional Hospital. A native of Transylvania County, he was the son of the late William Mays Waldrop and Allie Whitmire Waldrop. Mr. Waldrop was a veteran of the U. S. Army, serving during WW II and Korea. He was a member of...
Donald Ravert
May 21, 2013
Donald Paul Ravert Brevard – Donald Paul Ravert, 81, passed away on Tuesday, May 21, 2013 at the Oaks of Brevard. A native of Rockville Center, NY, he was the son of the late Arthur and Margaret Ross Ravert. He was also preceded in death by five brothers and one sister. Mr. Ravert worked as a printer for Arthur Anderson...
Harold Bowles
May 20, 2013
Brevard – Harold Edward Bowles, 86, passed away on Monday, May 20, 2013 at The Oaks of Brevard. A native of Union County, New Jersey, he was the son of the late Walter and Gladys Benman Bowles. He served in the U.S. Navy during World War II, was the past president of the Lions Club and long- time member of...
Danny Galloway
May 19, 2013
Danny Ray Galloway age 45, of Pisgah Forest, died Sunday May 19, 2013. He was born July 31, 1967 in Transylvania County to Clyde Galloway and Madry Butler Galloway. Mr. Galloway was of the Baptist faith, employed by Comporium as a lineman, mechanic, race car driver and would do anything to help anyone at anytime day or night all you...
Mignon Coleman
May 19, 2013
Mignon "Minnie" Klapp Coleman Mignon "Minnie" Klapp Coleman, longtime servant of God, came face to face with her beloved Lord and Savior Jesus Christ on Pentecost Sunday, May 19, 2013. She is a well-known Bible teacher and minister. Minnie and her husband Dick were pioneers in the early days of the Charismatic Renewal, having received the Baptism in the Holy...
Darrell Allen
May 19, 2013
Lake Toxaway – Darrell Dean Allen, 47, passed away on Sunday, May 19, 2013 at his residence. He was a native of Jackson County and was a longtime resident of Transylvania County. Mr. Allen was the son of the late Virgil Lee Allen and Juanita Owen Allen. Along with his father, he was also preceded in death by his brother...
Douglas Wheeless
May 18, 2013
Lieutenant Colonel Douglas Crowder Wheeless, (US Army Ret.) 69, of Brevard, NC died on Saturday, May 18, 2013 at Duke Hospital surrounded by his family in love. Like the soldier he was, he fought the overwhelming odds against cancer. A funeral service will be held at First United Methodist Church in Brevard, NC on Friday, May 24 at 2:00 pm....
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