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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Dorothy Malin

Dorothy Malin

Feb 26, 2010

Dorothy Anne Malin, 91, a resident of Brevard for the past 30 years, peacefully passed Friday, February 26, 2010 in her home at College Walk. Dorothy was born on May 24, 1918 in Montclair, NJ She was the daughter of the late Nina Thomas and Harry David McKinney and sister of the late David McKinney. She attended Colby Junior...

Clyde Sorrells, Sr.

Clyde Sorrells, Sr.

Feb 25, 2010

Clyde Theodore Sorrells, Sr., went to be with his Lord on Thursday, February 25, 2010. He was preceded in death by his daughters, Betty McDaniel and Joyce Strickland, and 2 great-grandchildren. He is survived by his wife of 65 years, Maxine Sorrells; his daughters, Helen Fisher and husband Kenneth, Dottie Scott, Becky Wykle and husband Larry; sons, Clyde Sorrells, Jr....

Rose Burrell

Rose Burrell

Feb 25, 2010

Rose Nesbitt Burrell

Brevard – Rose Nesbitt Burrell, 89, went to be with the Lord on February 25, 2010.

Born in Fairview, NC, she was the daughter of the late Winfred Judson Nesbitt and Mary Burgin Nesbitt and was the wife of the late Holbert G. Burrell.

Mrs. Burrell had resided in Transylvania...

Leonard Fryer

Leonard Fryer

Feb 25, 2010

Leonard Wesley Fryer, age 91, of Brevard passed away Wednesday February 25, 2010. At Transylvania Regional Hospital he was born August 27, 1919 in Villisca Iowa to the late Manford Fryer and Edna Benware Fryer. Mr. Fryer retired from the U.S. Department of the Navy he was a veteran of the U.S. Army a member of the NARFE, Veterans of...

Robert Galloway

Robert Galloway

Feb 24, 2010

Robert Leroy Galloway of Brevard, age 67, went to be with the Lord on Wednesday February 24th 2010 at Transylvania Regional Hospital. He was a son of the late Elmer and Mary Elizabeth (Kinsey) Galloway. He was also preceded in death by one brother Paul Galloway and one sister Ruby Pennell. He was retired from Mitchell Bissell Industries after 20...

Nadean Belshaw

Nadean Belshaw

Feb 24, 2010

Nadean Campbell Belshaw, beloved mother of Tim, Rick, Ted and Jay and devoted wife of Jack, died February 24 at age 77. Life's journey took her many places – her favorites were Florence, South Carolina and Kilkenny, Ireland – and brought her valuable friendships which she kept close to heart. Nadean was a lover of words, a voracious reader, and...

Martha Pauley

Martha Pauley

Feb 23, 2010

Martha Maxine Pauley, age 94, of life care center in Hendersonville, NC, passed away on February23, 2010 She was preceded in death by her husband, Lawrence and an infant son, Ronnie. She was born in Wichita, KS on July 7, 1915. Daughter of Garfield and Josephine Johnson, she graduated from high school in Valley Center, KS. She and Lawrence married...

William Cox

William Cox

Feb 23, 2010

William Cox, age 82, of Pisgah Forest, went to be with the Lord on Tuesday, February 23, 2010 at Transylvania Regional Hospital. Mr. Cox was born in Oak Park, IL, and a U.S. Army veteran. He was preceded in death by his wife Rae Hahne Cox and one son, William "Bill" Cox. Survivors include three sons, Steve Cox of Aurora,...

Particia Bishop

Particia Bishop

Feb 22, 2010

Patricia Ann Patterson Bishop, age 74, passed away February 22, 2010 at her home.  She was preceded in death by her parents Carl and Violet Patterson, Brother Harry Patterson, brother-in-law Charley Brewer, nephew Benjamin Brewer, and numerous cats and dogs.

Pat was a native of Transylvania County and is most likely best known for the many years...

Michael Rogers

Michael Rogers

Feb 21, 2010

Michael Scott Rogers, age 16, of Brevard passed away Sunday February 21, 2010. He was born November 21, 1993 in Transylvania County. He was preceded in death by his maternal grandfather Morris Barton and paternal grandmother Peggy Danielson Rogers. Michael was a student at Rosman High School, enjoyed football, motorcycles and skateboarding. Survivors include his father Scott Rogers and his...

Sadie Sprouse

Sadie Sprouse

Feb 21, 2010

Sadie Lee Sprouse, age 85, of Brevard, went to be with the Lord on Sunday, February 21, 2010. She was born in Greenville County, SC and was a daughter of the late Richard and Ella Mae Saxton. She was also preceded in death by her husband, John Charles Sprouse. Survivors include three sons, Johnny Sprouse and wife Debbie of Brevard,...

Brownlow Hooper

Brownlow Hooper

Feb 20, 2010

Brownlow Jackson Hooper Pisgah Forest – Brownlow Jackson Hooper, age 84, of Pisgah Forest, went to be with the Lord on Saturday, February 20, 2010. He was a native of Jackson County, and a son of the late Hayes and Julia Bryson Hooper. Mr. Hooper was a veteran of the U.S. Navy during WW II, and was retired from Ecusta....

Maybelle Britt

Maybelle Britt

Feb 19, 2010

Maybelle Louise Britt, age 87, of Brevard, went to be with the Lord on Friday, February 19, 2010 at the Brian Center. A native of Transylvania County, she was a daughter of the late Clate and Fannie Bagwell West. She was also preceded in death by a daughter, Jane Shook. Survivors include four sons, Donald Britt of Brevard, David...

James Owen

James Owen

Feb 18, 2010

James Franklin Owen Brevard - James Franklin Owen, 67, went home to be with the Lord on Thursday, February 18, 2010 at the Memorial Campus of Mission Hospitals. A native of Transylvania County, he was the son of the late John Theodore Owen and Dorothy Reece Owen. Mr. Owen was retired from Ecusta after 37 years of service and...

Marjorie Newkirk

Marjorie Newkirk

Feb 11, 2010

Marjorie Perrin Newkirk, age 87 formerly of Brevard, died Friday February 11, 2011 at Holmes Regional Medical Center in Melbourne Fl. She was born November 5, 1923 in Berry Kentucky to the late Mackendree Perrin and Stella Mae Million Perrin. In addition to her parents she was preceded in death by her grandson Lt. Col. Thomas A. Wren. Mrs. Newkirk...

Scott Allen

Scott Allen

Feb 9, 2010

Scott Owen Allen, born August 5th, 1972 passed away on Tuesday February 9th, 2010. Scott was preceded in death by his father Virgil Lee Allen. Survivors include Scott's mother Juanita (Owen) Allen, two brothers; Duane L. Allen and his wife Brenda, and Darrell D. Allen, and Scott's fiancée Shelie Crocker all of Lake Toxaway NC. He is also survived...

Alma Teague

Alma Teague

Feb 8, 2010

Pisgah Forest Alma Teague, born September 4th, 1915 in Buncombe County passed away Monday February 8th, 2010. She was preceded in death by her parents Garrett Roberts and Zona (Bishop) Roberts, her husband Garland Amon Teague, six brothers; Usher, Hubert, Arlain, Uhel, Raymond and Clayton Roberts, and one sister Ada Grindstaff. Alma is survived by two sons; Alburn Teague and...

Eldred Burns

Eldred Burns

Feb 2, 2010

Cedar Mountain Eldred K. Burns passed away on Monday February 2nd, 2010 after an extended illness. She was born April 26th, 1921 in Transylvania County and was preceded in death by her parents the late Harley Newton Burns and Carrie Viola Burns. Miss Burns was retired after working 52 years as an Executive Secretary in the Finishing Department at Ecusta....

William Saunders

William Saunders

Jan 29, 2010

William Thomas "Bill" Saunders entered into rest January 29, 2010 at his Aiken, SC residence, followed by a memorial service at his church, and laid to rest at Pisgah Gardens, Brevard, NC. A memorial service will be held at Moody Connolly Funeral Home Chapel on Sunday, March 21, 2010 at 2pm.

Flossie Breedlove

Flossie Breedlove

Jan 28, 2010

Flossie M. Breedlove, age 92, of Brevard passed away Thursday January 28, 2010 at Kingsbridge House in Brevard. She was born November 22, 1914 in Swain County to the late George and Mary Cope Mashburn. In addition to her parents she was preceded in death by her husband Clyde E. Breedlove and several brothers and sisters. Mrs. Breedlove has resided...

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