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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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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....
George Franks
May 16, 2013
George Kiser Franks George Kiser Franks, 89, passed away on Thursday, May 16, 2013 at Cedar Mtn. House, Brevard, NC. A native of Blairsville, GA, he was the son of the late John and Georgia Underwood Franks and the husband of the late Gertrude Ramsey Franks. He was also preceded in death by two grandchildren, Shane Franks and Ryan Franks,...
Joseph Duncan
May 15, 2013
Joseph Lance Rhodes Duncan, age 4, of Pisgah Forest died Wednesday May 15, 2013. He was born February 17, 2009 in Transylvania County to Joseph Patrick Duncan and Reba Christopher Duncan. He was preceded in death by his paternal grandparents Mary Ruth Duncan and Terry Duncan. Survivors in addition to his parents include; one brother Jesse Duncan, two sister; Brittney...
Roy Chapman
May 10, 2013
Roy William Chapman, age 78, of Rosman, NC went home to be with his Lord Jesus Christ on Friday, May 10, 2013, at his home. Born on January 21, 1935, he was the son of the late John and Essie M. Chapman. In addition to his parents he was preceded, by his loving wife Mabel (Scrub), brothers, Elford, Hershell, J.D....
Doris Graham
May 10, 2013
Doris Ruth Graham, 78, passed away peacefully at the Elizabeth House in Flat Rock on May 10, 2013. She was born November 5, 1934 to the late Stanley and Viola Bernhardt in Chicago, Illinois. A devoted wife and mother, she served faithfully as a pastor's wife while holding various jobs within the church. Loved ones she leaves behind include her...
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