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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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John Frost

John Frost

Apr 3, 2010

William Frost 90~ of Etowah passed away on April 3rd at Transylvania Hospital. John was born in Evansville, Indiana to Oscar and Jenny Edson Frost on June 14, 1919. He was predeceased by his loving wife of 59 years, Virginia Smith Frost, his brother Robert Frost, and a sister Marion Stahelski, He is survived by a number of nieces, nephews...

Charles Lawter

Charles Lawter

Apr 3, 2010

Lake Toxaway

Rev. Charles Francis Lawter, age 73, of Lake Toxaway died Saturday April 3, 2010.  He was born August 23, 1936 in Transylvania County to the late Charles Roscoe Lawter and Frances Chastain Lawter Owen. In addition to his parents he was preceded in death by his wife Patricia Lawter, one daughter, Denise Renae Lawter, one...

Braun Hughes

Braun Hughes

Apr 2, 2010

Braun Seavey Hughes, 91, died Friday, April 2, 2010. A native of Etna, PA, he was the son of the late Ira Hughes and Myrtle Braun Hughes and was the husband of the late Grace McMann Hughes who died Dec. 8, 2001. Mr. Hughes was a veteran of the US Army, serving during World War II, was a retired Financial...

Riddle Sidney

Riddle Sidney

Apr 1, 2010

Sidney Allen Riddle, age 50, of Lake Toxaway died Thursday April 1, 2010. He was born March 9, 1960 in Transylvania County to the late Arthur Glen Riddle and Dollie McKinney Riddle. Mr. Riddle attended Victory Baptist Church and was the owner of Native Landscapping. Survivors include his one son; Clayton Allen Riddle of Lake Toxaway, three daughters; Jacqueline Holden...

James Owen

James Owen

Apr 1, 2010

James "Jim" Roland Owen, 84, went to be with the Lord on Thursday, April 1, 2010 at his residence. Born in Jackson County, NC, he was the son of the late John Coleman Owen and Martha Ann Hoxit Owen. Mr. Owen was a member of the Full Gospel Church and was retired from Ecusta Corp. after 35 years of service....

Robert Brown

Robert Brown

Mar 27, 2010

On March 27 2010, Robert Bradley Brown's earthly journey ended, so he could join his Heavenly Father. A native of Transylvania County he was born March 31,1934 to the late Leonard Brown and Ada Hamilton Brown. In addition to his parents he was preceded in death by two sisters Hazel Medlin and Patricia Collins. Mr. Brown was retired from Olin,...

Thomas Jones Jr.

Thomas Jones Jr.

Mar 25, 2010

Thomas Frederick Jones Jr.l, age 78, of Lake Toxaway died Thursday March 25, 2010. At Transylvania Regional Hospital he was born August 11, 1931 in Pittsburgh PA to the late Thomas F. Jonesl Sr. and Laura Wood Jones. In addition to his parents he was preceded in death by his spouse Doris C. Jones. Mr. Jones was retired from the...

Liesel Brown

Liesel Brown

Mar 24, 2010

Liesel Brown, 77, died Wednesday, March 24, 2010 at the Memorial Campus of Mission Hospitals. She was born on January 13, 1933 in Essen, Germany to the late Wilhelm Friedrich Groeber and Louise Erna Hollenbeck Groeber. In addition to her parents, Liesel was preceded in death by her first husband, Paul Brown, her second husband, Lloyd Oye, who died...

Dorothy Parker

Dorothy Parker

Mar 22, 2010

Dorothy Ernestine Parker, 76, went to be with the Lord surrounded by all of her children and grandchildren on Monday, March 22, 2010 at her residence. Born in Enoree, SC, she was the daughter of the late Rev. Daniel Edgar Parker and Maggielina Hughes Parker. She was also preceded in death by her brothers, Danny and Donny Parker. Ms....

Charles Hunnicutt

Charles Hunnicutt

Mar 22, 2010

Charles Roger Hunnicutt, 61, passed away on March 22 at his home in Brevard. He was the son of the late William (Bill) and Jean Fouts Hunnicutt. He was a graduate of Brevard High School and served in the United States Army. His is survived by a son Charles Roger Hunnicutt II; brothers: Ron Hunnicutt and wife Jean of Atlanta...

Daniel Taylor

Daniel Taylor

Mar 22, 2010

Daniel Haven Taylor, 87, went to be with the Lord on Monday, March 22, 2010 at the Elizabeth House, Flat Rock, NC. A native of Jackson County, he was the son of the late Henry Logan Taylor and Polly Ann Adams Taylor and was the husband of the late Leah Nicholson Taylor. Mr. Taylor was a member of the First...

Bobby Sprouse

Bobby Sprouse

Mar 21, 2010

Bobby Joe Sprouse – 75, of Brevard, entered eternal peace with his lord and savior on Sunday, March 21, 2010 at his residence. He was surrounded by his loving family following an extended illness that he fought with the heart of a champion. He was born in Brevard on November 24, 1934, to James Edward Sprouse and Mary Edna Goforth...

Ralph Conn, Sr.

Ralph Conn, Sr.

Mar 20, 2010

Ralph Darwin Conn, Sr., 71, "Brevard's Leprechaun" passed away on Saturday, March 20, 2010 at Transylvania Regional Hospital. A native of Point Marion, PA, he was the son of the late Robert Conn and Frances Conn Matthews. He was also preceded in death by his brother, Robert Conn. Surviving are his wife, Fran Conn; children, Teresa Wells and husband Jim...

Reginald Jeffers

Reginald Jeffers

Mar 15, 2010

Reginald A."Dink" Jeffers, 60, passed away Monday, March 15, 2010 at the Memorial Campus of Mission Hospitals. Born in Jefferson County, Texas, he was the son of Florence Thompson Jeffers of Brevard and the late Frank L. Jeffers, Sr. Surviving in addition to his mother are one daughter, Regina Dee Jeffers Pierce of Brevard; one brother, Frank L. Jeffers,...

Sara Cooper

Sara Cooper

Mar 14, 2010

Sara Jeanette Ball Cooper, age 84 of Pisgah Forest, made heaven shine brighter when she went home to be with the Lord March 14, 2010 at her home after a period of declining health. She retired from Ecusta and was a member of Turkey Creek Baptist Church. A native of Madison County she was preceded in death by her parents,...

Ryan Dieterich

Ryan Dieterich

Mar 12, 2010

Ryan David Dieterich, age 29, of Brevard died Friday March 12, 2010. He was born August 10, 1980 in Henry County Ill. Ryan was preceded in death by his paternal grandfather Richard Dieterich. Mr. Dieterich was employed at Plans For Life and was Club Manager for the Brevard Elks Lodge # 1768 he also was a member of Rocky...

Bernice Bond

Bernice Bond

Mar 8, 2010

Bernice Kell Bond, 73, went to be with the Lord on Monday, March 8, 2010 at Transylvania Regional Hospital. Born in Mountain City, GA, she was the daughter of the late Matthew and Ida Dryman Kell and was the wife of the late Hoyt Bond. She was also preceded in death by ten siblings. Mrs. Bond was retired from...

Clara Rowland

Clara Rowland

Mar 6, 2010

Clara Barton Rowland, age 79, of Rosman died Saturday March 6, 2010. At Transylvania Regional Hospital she was born May 6, 1930 in Transylvania County to the late Ulus and Mittie White Barton. In addition to her parents she was preceded in death by two brothers and five sisters. Survivors include her husband John, two sons; Bobby and Ronnie, three...

Glenn Hogsed

Glenn Hogsed

Mar 6, 2010

Glenn Daryl Hogsed, 65, went to be with the Lord on Saturday, March 6, 2010. A native of Transylvania County, he was the son of the late Leslie and Mabel Owen Hogsed and was the husband of the late Brenda Fanning Hogsed. Mr. Hogsed was retired from Ecusta Corp. Surviving are his daughter, Rose Baltezore and husband Tim of...

Lewis Bagwell

Lewis Bagwell

Mar 2, 2010

Lewis Powell "Bug-Eye" Bagwell, age 91, of Brevard died Tuesday March 2, 2010. At his residence he was born August 20, 1918 in Spartanburg SC to the late Landrum Earl Bagwell Sr. and Dovie Powell Bagwell. In addition to his parents he was preceded in death by two brothers Landrum Earl Bagwell Jr. and Horace Bagwell, one sister Beryl...

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