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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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Edgar Smith Sr.

Edgar Smith Sr.

Jan 14, 2010

Edgar J. Smith Sr. 92, of Brevard passed away peacefully on Thursday

January 14, 2010 after a period of declining health.

He was born February 17, 1917 eldest son of the late Curtis and Alice Mull

of Jackson County. Mr. Smith had resided in Transylvania County since 1942

with exception of...

Viona Owen

Viona Owen

Jan 13, 2010

Balsam Grove Elvina Viona McCall Owen, age 83, of Balsam Grove went to be with the Lord Wednesday January 13th, 2010. She was the daughter of the late Riley F. and Hulda McCall McCall. She was also preceded in death by her husband John B. Batson, one daughter Carolyn McCall, three sons Bud, Charlie and Kenneth Batson, two granddaughters Nancy...

Jimmy Miller

Jimmy Miller

Jan 13, 2010

Jimmy G. Miller, Sr. of Etowah passed away Wednesday, January 13th, 2010 at Pardee Hospital. He was the son of the late Clifford Miller and Opal Bishop Harper. In addition to his parents he was preceded in death by two brothers, Larry Edward Harper and Dallas Eugene Harper and a sister Carolyn Harper Clemmons. A native of Asheville, he spent...

Linville Owen

Linville Owen

Jan 13, 2010

Balsam Grove Linville Hubert (L.H.) Owen, age 71 of Balsam Grove went to be with the Lord Wednesday January 13th, 2010. He was a native of Transylvania county and the son of the late Conway M. and Louise Hall Owen. He was also preceded in death by two brothers, Leon and Bill Owen. He was a member of Woods Memorial...

Jean Capps

Jean Capps

Jan 10, 2010

Jean Capps, age 72, of Pisgah Forest, went to be with the Lord, Sunday, January 10, 2010. She was a native of Buncombe County and a daughter of the late Eleander Carl, and Lula Vivian Carson Dillingham. Jean was also preceded in death by her husband Johnny Mack Capps, June of 2009. Survivors include; two sisters, Joretta M. Hall, of...

Carole Fossen

Carole Fossen

Jan 4, 2010

Rev. Carole Starnes Fossen, of Cedar Mountain NC passed away at home January 4th, 2010. Born May 11th, 1945 in Sandpoint, Idaho, she was 64 years old. She was preceded in death by her father, Troy Bond Starnes Sr. and her brother, David Bruce Starnes. She is survived by two daughters, Rev. Jordan Rae Mikena of El Paso, TX and...

Paul Shamblin Jr.

Paul Shamblin Jr.

Jan 2, 2010

Paul Hamilton Shamblin Jr. born January 18, 1946 in Charleston, West Virginia ascended to Heaven on Saturday January 2nd, 2010. Paul is preceded in death by hi s father Paul Hamilton Shamblin Sr. Paul is survived by his mother Betty M. Farris of Johnson City, IL., his wife Karen D. Shamblin of Lake Toxaway, NC., daughter Shari L. Chapman and...

Janet Mathis

Janet Mathis

Dec 17, 2009

Janet Melton Mathis, age 85 of Pisgah Forest died Thursday December 17, 2009, at her residence. She was born August 18, 1924 in Jackson County to the late Mitchell Melton and Sadie Arrington Melton. In addition to her parents she was preceded in death by her husband Ranzie L. Mathis and one brother Sanford Melton. Mrs. Mathis was a homemaker...

Mary Brown

Mary Brown

Dec 11, 2009

Mrs. Mary Stella Hipps Brown, age 89, of Etowah, went to be with the Lord, Friday, December 11, 2009, after a long illness. She was the daughter of the late Johnnie and Santa Eliza Thompson Hipps of Henderson County. She was also preceded in death by three brothers, Herman, Robert, and Henry Hipps. Survivors include; her loving husband Lester...

John Clay Mathis

John Clay Mathis

Dec 10, 2009

John Clay Mathis, age 39 of Pisgah Forest passed away Thursday December 10, 2009. He was born July 31, 1970 in Transylvania County to John Weston Mathis and the late Ethel Jeanette Allison. In addition to his mother he was preceded in death by his maternal grandmother Christine Allison, paternal grandparents John and Pearl Mathis and brother-in-law Danny Calhoun. Survivors...

Mary Mcfall

Mary Mcfall

Dec 8, 2009

Mary Lucille Melton McFall, age 86 of Brevard died Tuesday December 8, 2009, at The Oaks of Brevard. She was born July 26, 1923 in Buncombe County to the late William J. Melton and Dona Bishop Melton. In addition to her parents she was preceded in death by her husband Henry R. McFall. Mrs. McFall was retired from the Naval...

Lynn Smallwood

Lynn Smallwood

Nov 30, 2009

Lynn Olene Griffin Smallwood, 80 of Pisgah Forest died Monday November 30, 2009, She was born in Canton, NC July 31, 1929 to her loving parents, the late Elbert Griffin and Salie Williams Griffin. In addition to her parents she was preceded in death by her husband Arnold Smallwood of Pisgah Forest , five brothers; Glen, Danny and Hershel Griffin...

Emory Mclean

Emory Mclean

Nov 30, 2009

Emory Lee McLean, 68 of Rosman, died Monday November 30, 2009 at his residence. He was born December 17, 1940 in Transylvania County to the late Loonie McLean and Aggie Mae Ball McLean. Mr. McLean was retired from the North Carolina DOT and of the Baptist faith. Survivors include his wife Earleen Hoxit McLean of the home, one son Travis...

Lynn Olene Smallwood

Lynn Olene Smallwood

Nov 30, 2009

Lynn Olene Griffin Smallwood, 80 of Pisgah Forest died Monday November 30, 2009, She was born in Canton, NC July 31, 1929 to her loving parents, the late Elbert Griffin and Salie Williams Griffin. In addition to her parents she was preceded in death by her husband Arnold Smallwood of Pisgah Forest , five brothers; Glen, Danny and Hershel Griffin...

Bonnie Arrowood

Bonnie Arrowood

Nov 27, 2009

Bonnie Marie Blankenship Arrowood, age 79, passed away peacefully in her sleep on Nicholson Creek Road in Brevard, NC on Friday, November 27, 2009.

She was a member of Destiny Fellowship Church in Brevard.

She is survived by her sons, Chuck and Brad Arrowood of Wilmington, NC, and her daughter, Jeannie Smith of Brevard, and...

Flora Bolt

Flora Bolt

Nov 26, 2009

Flora Mae McCall Bolt, 81 of Pisgah Forest died November 26, 2009. She was born March 13, 1928 in Transylvania County to the late James "Jim" McCall and Ruth Emma Redden. In addition to her parents she was preceded in death by, Three Brothers Tommy, Bud and Bob McCall and three sisters Eunice Blackwell. Omie Cox and Louise Stamey....

Patrick Hensley

Patrick Hensley

Nov 25, 2009

Patrick Bryan Hensley, 27 of Brevard, lover of people and animals departed this earth ascended to Heaven on Wednesday November 25, 2009. Patrick is survivired by his father, Carol Hensley and his mother Debbie Hensley Galloway both of brevatd; two sisters Michelle and husband Tony McCall of Brevard and leann and husband Neil McDonald of Hendersonville; two brothers Michael and...

Edgar Owen

Edgar Owen

Nov 23, 2009

Edgar Allen Owen, 67 of Brevard died November 23, 2009. He was born April 23, 1942 in Transylvania County to the late Fred Owen and Otha Chapman Owen. In addition to his parents he was preceded in death by his wife Faye Henderson Owen, one sister Estelle Larson and one brother Ronnie Owen. Mr. Owen was retired from M-B...

Agnes Grogan

Agnes Grogan

Nov 10, 2009

Agnes Henderson Grogan went to be with her Lord on November 10, 2009. She was a resident of Brevard for 67 years and was married to the late George Grogan since 1978. In addition to her husband she was preceded in death by her parents Boyd and Emma Henderson, one sister Gladys Beasley Parkins and one brother Gus Henderson. Mrs....

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