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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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Betty Orr Owenby

Betty Orr Owenby

Oct 12, 2024

Betty Ann Orr Owenby, 96, died Saturday October 12, 2024, with her daughter Linda by her side at The Oaks in Brevard, N.C. She was born June 4, 1928 in Dayton, Ohio where her parents had moved for work. She moved  to Brevard in 1929, which is where her parents were from.

She graduated from Brevard High...

Carol Coppinger Clay

Carol Coppinger Clay

Oct 12, 2024

Carol C. Clay passed away on October 12, 2024, after battling pancreatic cancer. Carol was well known in the Brevard community as a real estate broker with Looking Glass Realty, an accomplished artist featured in galleries and publications, an avid tennis player, she served on the board of directors for Charlie's Angels Animal Rescue, was a member of The...

Charles William Holden

Charles William Holden

Oct 10, 2024

Charles William Holden of Brevard, NC, went home to be with the Lord on Thursday, October 10, 2024, after a short illness.

He was born on December 6, 1933, to the late Hubert Holden and Josie Queen Holden. He was also preceded in death by his wife, Nancy McCrary Holden, stepdaughter, Ann Wilson, and sisters, Dorothy Jean...

Michael Trent Stamey

Michael Trent Stamey

Oct 8, 2024

Michael Trent Stamey, 67, passed away peacefully Tuesday, October 8, 2024, after a short illness.  He was born May 2, 1957, in Columbia, SC to the late Harold Lee "Hoss" Stamey and Helen Josephine Stamey.  He was also preceded in death by a brother, James Allard Stamey.

Mike is survived by his wife of 34 years, Teresa...

William Ernest White

William Ernest White

Oct 7, 2024

William Earnest White,  Jr of Old Toxaway passed away on October 7th 2024.

He is preceded in death by his late wife Jeanette Ivoralene(Ivy) White, his father William Ernest White Sr. from Cashiers NC, mother Rosey Etrulia White from Cashiers NC, brothers Andrew Steven White from Sylva NC and William James White from Franklin NC.

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James Albert Barrett

James Albert Barrett

Oct 5, 2024

James Albert Barrett, 86, passed away early on October 5, 2024, five days before his 87th birthday. His brothers, Donald Barrett and Stanley Taylor, and his sister, Barbara Jackson, preceded him in death.

James "Jim" is survived by his loving wife of 59 years, Carol Barrett, his sons Kevin and James, and his Daughter-in-Law Laura. His greatest...

William Malcom Cason

William Malcom Cason

Oct 2, 2024

Moody-Connolly Funeral Home

Brevard, NC 28712

(828) 884-2220

William Malcom Cason, 84, met our Lord Jesus Christ, and was reunited with his wife Mabrey in heaven on October 2, 2024. He was born on September 2, 1940 in Madison, GA and he was the son of the late Everett Malcom Cason and Carolyn...

Glen Russell Judd

Glen Russell Judd

Sep 29, 2024

Glen Russell "Gator" Judd, age 59, of Balsam Grove, went home to be with the Lord Sunday September 29, 2024.

He was born June 9, 1965 in Clewiston, FL to the late Dillard Warren "D.W." and Glenda Sue (Etherton) Judd. Glen enjoyed spending time with his family, especially his grandson Walt and dog Moose. He worked as...

Gary Lee Wingfield

Gary Lee Wingfield

Sep 28, 2024

Gary Lee Wingfield passed away on September 28, 2024.

He was born in Miami, Florida on August 28, 1941, and graduated from University of Florida in 1965. He was a dedicated engineer for 68 years. Five of those years he served at Kennedy Space Center on the Saturn 5 project helping to get the first man on...

Rickey Earl Kitchen

Rickey Earl Kitchen

Sep 28, 2024

Horse Shoe - Rickey E. Kitchen, 66, passed away Saturday, September 28th 2024 after a hard battle with ALS.

Rickey was a generous, kind, and funny husband, father, grandfather, and friend. He spent many years as a little league coach, AWANA Commander, and Sunday school teacher, serving God and serving others; that was his life's mission, one...

David Alan Mullins

David Alan Mullins

Sep 26, 2024

David "Alan" Mullins, 53, peacefully passed away on September 26th, 2024, in Brevard, North Carolina, surrounded by love.

Born to the late Paul and Linda Mullins of Athens, Tennessee, Alan grew up in Brevard, a place he always called home, even after many years living away. He was also predeceased by his twin sons, Mason and Reece,...

Marilyn Kay Carlson

Marilyn Kay Carlson

Sep 23, 2024

Marilyn Kay Carlson, 83, met our Lord Jesus Christ, and was reunited with her husband Carl in heaven on Sept. 23, 2024. She was born on May 28, 1941, in Peoria, Illinois and was the daughter of the late Wilbur and Rosemary Marshall.

Marilyn and Carl raised their family in Bridgewater, NJ where they were active in...

Frank Jackson Patton

Frank Jackson Patton

Sep 23, 2024

BREVARD, NC – On Sunday, September 22, 2024, Frank J. Patton, Jr., passed away peacefully at home with his devoted wife Donna by his side. Frank was born to Miriam and Frank Patton on March 19, 1926, in Lakeland, Florida. When he was one year old, his family moved to Pisgah Forest, North Carolina, beginning his lifelong love of...

Grady Darrell Ward

Grady Darrell Ward

Sep 21, 2024

Grady Darrell Ward, 62, passed peacefully Saturday, September 21, 2024.

He was proceeded in death by his father Grady Ward, mother, Ernestine Owen Ward, and brother, Gary Ward.

He is survived by his wife Lajean Ward; his sons Grady Ward and Jesse Ward; stepson, Lee Swangim; stepdaughters, Brie Leslie and Cassie Leslie; brother, Mark Ward...

Ruth Evelyn Rose

Ruth Evelyn Rose

Sep 20, 2024

Ruth Bolt Rose, 89, of Brevard, NC, passed away on September 20, 2024. She was born on November 15, 1934, near the headwaters of the Tuckasegee River in Jackson County, and she was the daughter of Lonnie N. Bolt and Otelia Shook Bolt of Jackson County, North Carolina.

She is preceded in death by brother Ben Bolt...

Betty Joyce Clavier

Betty Joyce Clavier

Sep 20, 2024

Brevard - Betty Toole Clavier, 94, passed away peacefully at the Oaks of Brevard on Friday, September 20, 2024.

Betty was born July 17, 1930 in Augusta, GA to the late Wycliffe David Toole and Theo Lucile Parks Toole. In addition to her parents, she is predeceased by her husband of 58 years Eugene (Gene) Clavier, two...

Jack Ervin Gunter

Jack Ervin Gunter

Sep 19, 2024

Jack Ervin Gunter, Jr. 83, went home to be with the Lord on September 19, 2024. He was born on June 17, 1941, in Jackson County, NC. He was proceeded in death by his parents, Jack and Bonnie Gunter of Sylva NC, son Sammy, and brothers Jerry and L. H.

He is survived by his faithful wife...

Mary Evelyn Hughes

Mary Evelyn Hughes

Sep 14, 2024

Hendersonville - Mary Horton Talley Hughes, age 89, passed away peacefully on September 14, 2024, at The Landings in Mills River, NC. Born on July 22, 1935, in Union County, NC, she was the daughter of James Shuford Horton and Evelyn Chandler Horton. Mary was a devoted mother, stepmother, wife, and grandmother.

She was preceded in death...

Judy Ann Widlowski

Judy Ann Widlowski

Sep 11, 2024

Judy Ann Widlowski née Harkins, 74, former longtime resident of Isle of Palms, SC, died Wednesday, September 11, 2024, after a long battle with cancer.

She was born in Chicago, IL, in 1950, and graduated from Millikin University in Decatur, IL, where she met her husband of more than 50 years, Thomas Widlowski, from Rantoul, IL.

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Terry Galloway

Terry Galloway

Sep 10, 2024

Terry Galloway, 84, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, September 10, 2024.

Born January 8, 1940, he was the son of the late Louie and Beulah Pangle Galloway. In addition to his parents, he was also preceded in death by his sisters, Ruby Bishop, Betty Stewart, Barbara Hendricks, and Brenda Robinson as well as infant sisters, Marinda and...

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