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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Charles Hall
Jan 21, 2013
Charles Danny Hall Hendersonville – Charles Danny Hall, 63, passed away on Monday, January 21, 2013 at Pardee Hospital, Hendersonville. A native of Transylvania County, he was the son of the late Alda and Cynthia Galloway Hall. He was also preceded in death by his son, Colin Hall, and his brothers, Clinton Hall, Junior Hall, and Kenneth Hall. Mr. Hall...
Denis Barton
Jan 19, 2013
Denis Eugene Barton 81, went to be with the Lord Saturday January 19, 2013. He was born September 15, 1931 to the late Elbert Houston Barton and Rosa Capps Barton. In addition to his parents he was preceded in death by his sister Margaret Barton Galloway and his brothers Hobart, D.C., Davis and Avery Barton. Mr. Barton was retired from...
Thelma Pace
Jan 19, 2013
Thelma Jones Pace Cedar Mtn. – Thelma Jones Pace, 71, went to be with the Lord on Saturday, January 20, 2013 at Pardee Hospital, Hendersonville. A native of Greenville County, SC, she was the daughter of the late Francis and Clara Jones. She was also preceded in death by her grandson, Ryan Dieterich and her sister, Jane Pierson. Mrs. Pace...
David Owens
Jan 19, 2013
David Lee Owens Cedar Mtn. – David Lee Owens, 59, passed away on Saturday, January 19, 2013 at his residence. A native of Transylvania County he was preceded in death by his father, Eugene T. Owens. Surviving are his mother, Mary Broom Owens, brother, Donald Owens and wife Martha, and sister, Debra Thompson and husband Clyde all of Cedar Mtn.;...
Nola Owen
Jan 17, 2013
Nola Mae Owen, age 80, died Thursday January 17, 2013. A native of Transylvania County, she was the daughter of the late Raymond and Elyira McCall Hogsed. Surviving Mrs. Own are her sons Bill McCall, Rick McCall, step sons Devon Owen, Eddie Lee Owen, David Owen and Larry Owen; daughters Pat Owen, Jane Gardner, Rita London, step-daughters Legina Galloway, Peggy...
Janice Gunther
Jan 17, 2013
Janice Mary Gunther Brevard – Our beloved mother, Janice Mary Gunther, 86, of Brevard died peacefully on Thursday January 17 surrounded by her dear sister Joyce Schanck, "her" loving son Thomas with wonderful wife Rachel and angel of mercy niece, Sally Kimball. Janice was born in New York, lived in Belmar, NJ where she raised her 9 children, before moving...
Floyd Jones
Jan 16, 2013
Floyd Billy Jones August 11, 1937 – January 16, 2013 Beloved husband, father, grandfather, and friend to many, died on January 16, 2013 at The Elizabeth House. He was born in Rosman, North Carolina, the son of Johnny and Dixie Jones. He is a retired US Army MSgt, and a veteran of the Vietnam War. He is survived by his...
Robert Weaver
Jan 15, 2013
Brevard – Lt. Col. (Ret) Robert Newton Weaver, 85, passed away on Tuesday, January 15, 2013 at Transylvania Regional Hospital. A native of Brookport, IL, he was the son of the late Arthur Franklin Weaver and Ethel Rosalind Park Weaver. Mr. Weaver was a veteran of the U. S. Army, serving in the Special Forces. He served in three wars,...
Lelia Mitchell
Jan 13, 2013
– Leila Armildred Mitchell, 74, passed away on Sunday, January 13, 2013. A native of Transylvania County, NC, she was the daughter of the late Enoch and Mildred McGaha Gray. She was also preceded in death by her husband, Earl lee Mitchell, their son Johnny Mitchell, sisters Marian, Helen and Cookie and brother James Gray. Survivors include her daughters, Rhonda...
Donald Crapa
Jan 13, 2013
Donald George Crapa born in Buffalo New York to the late Michael and Frances Crapa. died Sunday January 13, 2013. Mr. Crapa and his wife Arlene are formerly of Lancaster N.Y. Services will be private.
Clarence Miller
Jan 11, 2013
Clarence L. Miller Brevard – Clarence L. Miller, 84, died Friday, January 11, 2013 at the Elizabeth House, Flat Rock, NC. Born in Williamsport, PA, he was the son of the late Elsie E. and Maurice D. Miller. He was a member of the Lutheran Church of the Good Shepherd, Brevard, and was a U. S. Army veteran, having served...
Earl Sorrells
Jan 10, 2013
Earl Evans Sorrells Brevard – Earl Evans Sorrells, 86, passed on Thursday, January 10, 2013 at his home. A native of Haywood County, he was the son of the late Everett Hosea Sorrells and Sarah Elizabeth Evans Sorrells. He was also preceded in death by his brothers, Lewis, J.T., Clyde, Fred, and John Sorrells, his sisters, Marenda Holden, and Mazie...
Patsy Sanders
Jan 8, 2013
Patsy Paula Sanders, 68, passed away on Tuesday, January 8, 2013. A native of Beaufort County, NC, she was the daughter of the late Edward C. "Gus" Challis and the late Ella Shackelford Challis. Survivors include her husband, Michael B. Sanders; son Kevin C. Husek and daughter Heather K. Husek; her brother Jim Challis, and one grandchild. The memorial service...
Lewis Gravley
Jan 6, 2013
Brevard – Lewis Denton Gravley, 94, died peacefully at his home on Sunday, January 6, 2013. Born in Brevard on Israel Rd. on February 17, 1918, he was the son of the late Luther Benjamin Gravley and Mary Josephine "Dolly" Cassell Gravley. He is also preceded in death by his son, Philip Gravley; three sisters, Lily Blackwell, Edith Redd, and...
Sudie Anders
Jan 2, 2013
Sudie Mae Anders, 71, passed away on Wednesday, January 2, 2013. She was surrounded by her family at the time of her death. A native of Claiborne County, TN, she was the daughter of the late Joseph and Elsie O'Dell. She was also preceded in death by her brother, Alton O'Dell, and daughter Gailena Weaver. Mrs. Anders was a member...
Betty Hoxit
Jan 1, 2013
Betty Kay Hoxit, 58, passed away on Tuesday, January 1, 2013 at the Elizabeth House, Flat Rock, NC. A native of Transylvania County, she was the daughter of the late Wiley Edwin Hoxit and Lola Pearl Meyers Hoxit. Surviving are her sisters, Cleo Holden and husband Carroll of Brevard, and Dana Russell of Pisgah Forest; brothers, Tony Hoxit of Pisgah...
James Collings
Dec 30, 2012
James Collings age 77, of Brevard died Sunday December 30, 2012. Mr. Collings was a retired elementary school teacher and the proprietor of A and J Collectables and Biscayne Magic in North Miami Florida. Survivors include his wife Merlyn Collings, one son; William Collings and his wife Anna, one daughter; Kathy Jones and her husband Jim. Four grandchildren; Audrey, Kate,...
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