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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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Hobart Barton

Hobart Barton

Nov 16, 2010

Hobart Cornelious Barton, of Westminster, SC, went home to be with the Lord on November 16, 2010. He was preceded in death by his wife of 63 years, Geneva Galloway Barton, a son, Morris Hobart Barton, a grandson and three great-grandchildren. He is survived by four children, Carroll Barton of Charleston, SC, Rickey Barton of Brevard, NC, Joyce McClain of...

Ronald Penland

Ronald Penland

Nov 13, 2010

Brevard – Ronald Marsh Penland, 71, died Saturday, November 13, 2010 at the St. Joseph Campus of Mission Hospitals. He was born on April 11, 1939 in Asheville, NC to Glenn and Faye Penland. He was preceded in death by his parents, and his two brothers, Stephen and Gary. Mr. Penland was veteran of the U.S. Army and he retired...

Leslie Reese

Leslie Reese

Nov 12, 2010

Sapphire – Leslie A. Reese, 90, died Friday, November 12, 2010 at the Brian Center, Brevard. A native of Macon County, he was the son of the late Samuel and Olive Moss Reese. Mr. Reese was a veteran of the U.S. Army, serving with the 79th Division, Company "C", 313th Infantry during WW II. He was awarded a Purple Heart...

Jeanette White

Jeanette White

Nov 5, 2010

Jeanette "Ivy" White, age 60 a native of Transylvania County died Friday November 5, 2010 at The Elizabeth House. She was born April 15,1950 in Frostproof Fl. to the late Davis E. Barton and Iona Owen Barton. In addition to her parents she was preceded in death by a daughter Rita Charlene Stafford and two brothers Boyd and Don'l Barton....

Austin Mullett

Austin Mullett

Oct 31, 2010

Austin Trent Mullett of Pisgah Forest, NC, went to be with Jesus on Sunday, October 31, 2010 after a sudden viral infection. He was born December 9, 1993 to Duane and Cindy Mullett. His life was a miraculous demonstration of the great God that he served. After surviving a heart transplant at 8 months old, God also spared his life...

Lester Fisher

Lester Fisher

Oct 30, 2010

Lester O'Neal Fisher, 80, died Saturday, October 30, 2010 at the Brian Center, Brevard, NC. A lifelong resident of Transylvania County, he was the son of the late Dudley and Bessie Galloway Fisher. He was also preceded in death by his brothers, Charles and Edwin Fisher. Mr. Fisher was a member of Macedonia Baptist Church. Surviving are his sister, Lula...

Wanda Masters

Wanda Masters

Oct 28, 2010

Wanda Gail Masters, 62, died Thursday, October 28, 2010 at The Oaks of Brevard. A native of Transylvania County, she was the daughter of the late Earl Coleman Masters and Vinetta Rice Masters. She was also preceded in death by her sister, Mable Masters. Surviving are her brothers, Dolus Masters of Etowah and his fiancée, Miriam Owen, and Jerry Masters...

Carol O'Nan

Carol O'Nan

Oct 27, 2010

Carol Elaine Johnston O'Nan, 71, passed away Wednesday, Oct. 27, 2010, at her home in Brevard, N.C. A visitation will be held from 4 to 6 p.m., Saturday, Oct. 30, at Moody-Connolly Funeral Home, 181 S. Caldwell St., Brevard. She will be buried at Resthaven Memorial Park in Louisville, Ky. Carol had a tremendous spirit, sense of humor and joy...

Brenda Gantt

Brenda Gantt

Oct 27, 2010

Brenda Murphy Gantt, age 60 of Brevard died Wednesday October 27, 2010 at Pardee Hospital. She was born May 1,1950 in Transylvania County to the late Eugene Murphy and Lena Love Murphy. In addition to her parents she was preceded in death by one brother Larry Eugene Murphy. Mrs. Gantt was a member of Midway Bible Baptist Church. Survivors include...

Reba Kilpatrick

Reba Kilpatrick

Oct 23, 2010

Reba Owen Kilpatrick, age 96, departed this life, on Sunday, October 23, 2010. She was born to J.Colie and Pearlie Owen, on June 14, 1914, in the Silversteen Community of Transylvania County, where she was raised. In 1930, Fred Kilpatrick and Reba were married and enjoyed 55 years together. They lived and raised their family in Silversteen Community and in...

Deller Harris

Deller Harris

Oct 21, 2010

Deller Ilene Harris age 77 of Rosman died Thursday October21, 2010 at her residence. She was born July 7,1933 in Jackson County to the late Ness Reece and Leva Alex Reece. In addition to her parents she was preceded in death by Her husband Burder L. Harris, one son Michael, one daughter Sally, four sisters: Isabelle, Ellen, Flonnie and Florance...

Quentin Kicklighter

Quentin Kicklighter

Oct 20, 2010

Quentin Hampton Kicklighter, resident of Brevard, NC, passed away gently during the night of Oct. 20, 2010. Mr. Kicklighter had moved here six years ago, to be close to his son and family, Sammy, Wendy and Samuel Kicklighter of Pisgah Forest, who had moved here in 2004. He had been a resident at The Oaks of Brevard and previously at...

Meade Fisher

Meade Fisher

Oct 19, 2010

Meade Curtis Fisher Lake Toxaway – Meade Curtis Fisher, 88, died Tuesday, October 19, 2010 at Transylvania Regional Hospital. A native of Transylvania County, he was the son of the late Roland Thomas Fisher and Nancy Ann Miller and was the husband of the late Helen Collins Fisher. He is also preceded in death by his brothers, Woodrow, Paul, and...

Charles Morgan

Charles Morgan

Oct 18, 2010

Mr. Charles Monroe Morgan of Brevard passed away Monday, October 18, 2010 after a period of declining health. A native of Transylvania County, Mr. Morgan was born on March 23, 1932. He was preceded in death by his parents, Haskell Monroe Morgan and Moira Jones Morgan and his sister, Jenny M. Hamilton. He is survived by his three children that...

Mable Burgess

Mable Burgess

Oct 13, 2010

Mable Galloway Burgess Brevard - Mable Galloway Burgess, 81, died Wednesday, October 13, 2010 at the Oaks of Brevard. Born in Cullowhee, NC, she was the daughter of the late Ralph and Dela Galloway and was the wife of the late Gordon Burgess. She was also preceded in death by her sons, John Burgess and Dennis Galloway. Mrs. Burgess was...

Thelma Devore

Thelma Devore

Oct 8, 2010

Rev. Thelma Pruitt Devore Pisgah Forest - Rev. Thelma Pruitt Devore, 80, went to be with the Lord on Friday, October 08, 2010 at her residence. A native of Transylvania County, she was the daughter of the late Bob Pruitt and Agnes Murry Willis and was the wife of the late Carlee Devore. She was also preceded in death by...

William Mooney

William Mooney

Oct 5, 2010

William Howard Mooney Sr. Went home to be with Jesus his Savior on Tuesday October 5, 2010. Born June 2,1930 in Haywood County NC to the late Gilmer and Mary Mooney. In addition to his parents he was preceded in death by His daughter Linda Faye McCall and a granddaughter Melissa Frederick. Mr. Mooney was a devoted husband and father,...

Vincent Crawford

Vincent Crawford

Oct 2, 2010

In loving Memory of Vincent H. Crawford Vincent H. Crawford longtime resident of Palm City died peacefully Saturday, October 2, 2010 at his home in Sapphire, North Carolina. Born in Springfield Gardens, New York on May 8, 1920 he was the son of the late Henry and Grace Crawford. Mr. Crawford served in the U.S. Army Air Corp during WWII...

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