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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David Owens

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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,...

James Wilkie

James Wilkie

Dec 30, 2012

James "Harvey" Wilkie, 84, of Greenville, S.C. Passed away December 30, 2012 after a period of declining health. He was a son of the late William Pinckney Wilkie and Beulah Tanner Wilkie of Polk County, N.C. He was a member of St. Matthew United Methodist Church in Greenville, S.C. He was a 1947 graduate of Brevard College and later received...

William Rogers

William Rogers

Dec 26, 2012

William Leroy Rogers Rosman – William Leroy Rogers, 78, passed away on Wednesday, December 26, 2012 at his residence. A native of Transylvania County, he was the son of the late J. B. and Mildred Watkins Rogers. Mr. Rogers was a veteran of the U. S. Navy and was a member of V. F. W. Post #4309. He was employed...

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