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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Karen Antonia Henegar

Karen Antonia Henegar

May 2, 2024

Brevard - Karen Antonia Henegar (Norman), 88,  went home to be with her Lord and Savior Jesus Christ on May 2, 2024.

Karen was born in Detroit, MI on May 16, 1935 and moved to Miami Beach, FL as a child. She attended the University of Florida where she earned a BS in Interior Design/Architecture and was...

Bobbie June Owen

Bobbie June Owen

May 1, 2024

Brevard - Bobbie June Parker Owen, age 90, passed away on Wednesday evening, May 1, 2024.

Born April 1st, 1934 to the late Dewey and Queenie Nicholson Parker, she was the devoted wife of the late James Lewis Owen for 43 years.

June is predeceased by her son, James Michael Owen; grandson, Jonathan Isaac Owen;...

Kenneth Wayne Guice

Kenneth Wayne Guice

May 1, 2024

Pisgah Forest -

Kenneth Wayne Guice, age 66, passed away on Wednesday, May 1, 2024.

He was born on November 18, 1957 in Henderson County, NC to Frances Suttles Guice and the late Grady Guice. In addtion to his father, he was also preceded in death by his son, Kyle Guice.

Mr. Guice...

Billie Douglas Trotter

Billie Douglas Trotter

Apr 29, 2024

Rosman  - Billie Douglas Trotter passed peacefully April 29, 2024 at the age of 84.

He was born in Rosman and lived all his life in Transylvania County. He proudly served his country in the U.S. Navy. He then returned to Rosman and married Margaret Sitton. They had one son, Jeff.

Bill worked as an...

Phyllis Jan Gerring

Phyllis Jan Gerring

Apr 29, 2024

Brevard - Phyllis Jan Patterson Gerring (Jan) passed away early Monday, April 29, 2024  surrounded by her family.  Born in Brevard NC,  she would live most of her life between Michigan and North Carolina and settled finally in the town of her birth.

Having worked for Bi-Lo grocery store for 34 years, she retired in 2019.  Those...

Diana Ingram Kilpatrick

Diana Ingram Kilpatrick

Apr 27, 2024

Diana David Kilpatrick of Brevard, NC passed away on April 27th, 2024 surrounded by her husband and three children. She was 83 years old.

Diana was born in Pine Bluff, NC and always described herself as a "North Carolina girl". A graduate of the University of North Carolina at Greensboro and Florida Atlantic University (masters degree), Diana...

Kenneth Roger Williams

Kenneth Roger Williams

Apr 26, 2024

Ken Williams, 79, was peacefully at home in Brevard, NC, when his struggle with an extended illness finally ended on April 26, 2024.

Kenneth Roger Williams was born on March 13, 1945, the eldest child of Kenneth and Jean Williams. He grew up in Niles, Ohio, but throughout a busy career in engineering and construction, he and...

Spencer Lee Brown

Spencer Lee Brown

Apr 25, 2024

Spencer Lee Brown, 65, passed away on April 25, 2024. He was born January 13,1959 in Transylvania County to parents Cebren and Elma Brown. He was the proud husband of 40 yrs to Debbie McCall Brown (June 1, 1984).  He is survived by three children, Joshua Howard Brown and wife Kristin Ihme Brown, Jon Brown and wife Heather Raines...

Carolyn Mccall Lund

Carolyn Mccall Lund

Apr 22, 2024

Carolyn Lynn McCall Lund, aged 63 passed away unexpectedly on April 22, 2024. She was a beloved mother, wife, grandmother, and friend who will be deeply missed by all who knew her.

Carolyn was born on September 6, 1960 in Balsam Grove, NC. Carolyn grew up in the small town of Lake Toxaway, NC with seven brothers...

Catherine Lee O'Neil

Catherine Lee O'Neil

Apr 18, 2024

Catherine Stevens O'Neil was born on February 15, 1936

She grew up in Boone, NC, and was preceded in death by her parents Blaine and Grace Stevens, her sisters Helen, Opal, Billie, Sue, Ann, and her beloved Aunt Stella.

She is survived by two children, Steven O'Neil and wife Marian of Pisgah Forest, NC,  daughter...

Norene Bailey Thompson

Norene Bailey Thompson

Apr 18, 2024

Norene (Nanny) Marie Bailey Thompson of Rosman NC. She died at age 89. She was born June 16, 1934, in Crumpler WV she passed away on April 18, 2024. Norene passed away peacefully surrounded by her husband and children in Transylvania Regional Hospital after a brief illness.

Norene was a good faithful Pastor's wife and helpmate and...

Ronnie Monroe Morgan

Ronnie Monroe Morgan

Apr 16, 2024

Ronnie Monroe Morgan of Pisgah Forest passed away Tuesday, April 16, 2024. At the time of his passing, he was 68 years old. He was preceded in death by his father Charles Morgan and mother Janie Brinkman. He is survived by his wife, Sandy and daughter Joanna Morgan, brother Russell and sister Debbie, as well as several aunts and...

Pamela Rae Zapata

Pamela Rae Zapata

Apr 13, 2024

Pamela Rae Gidden Zapata, 82 of Brevard, NC

Pamela passed away peacefully on Saturday, April 13, 2024.  She was born in Englewood, New Jersey on June 11, 1941, to Nancy and Germain G. Glidden, the first of three daughters, Christine Dale, 2 years younger and Dianna Glidden, 11 years younger.  She attended Wheeler prep-school in Providence, Rhode...

Dimples Simmons

Dimples Simmons

Apr 11, 2024

Dimples Alice Fortune Simmons passed away on Thursday, April 11, 2024. She was born in Marion, North Carolina to Effie Mary and Ralph Franklin Fortune. She was their only child and was named after a very popular doll at the time named "Dolly Dimples". Her family moved to the community of Nebo, NC, on the outskirts of Marion. Nebo...

Jimmie Houston Powell

Jimmie Houston Powell

Apr 11, 2024

Jimmie Houston Powell, 83, beloved father, grandfather, brother, and uncle, of Rosman, North Carolina passed away peacefully on Thursday, April 11, 2024.

Jimmie was born on June 25, 1940, to the late Fields Langston and Hattie Whitmire Powell.  In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife of 27 years, Rosa Lee Ayers...

Odean Mcconnell

Odean Mcconnell

Apr 9, 2024

O'Dean McConnell, of Pisgah Forest, passed away Tuesday April 9, 2024, at the age of 87. O'Dean was born December 20, 1936, in Rosman North Carolina to the late William McKinley (Kin) McConnell and Mary Nann Prather McConnell.

O'Dean loved living in Pisgah Forest where he took long walks in the forest with lifelong friends. He enjoyed...

Anne Betty Warner

Anne Betty Warner

Apr 5, 2024

Brevard - Anne Betty Warner went home to be with her Lord, Jesus Christ, and beloved family members that went before her on Friday, April 5, 2024.

She was preceded in death by her husband, Gale Warner, son, Dennis Warner & grandson Cody Webster.  She is survived by her daughter Gayle Webster, grandchildren Michele Izzarone and Travis...

Danny Lee Mccall

Danny Lee Mccall

Apr 4, 2024

Danny Lee McCall, age 74, of Hendersonville, NC passed away peacefully in his son's home, surrounded by family, after a long battle with cancer on April 4, 2024.

He is preceded in death by his father Clifford L. McCall, his mother Edith Wood Green and his wife Deborah McCall.

Danny was born in Asheville, NC...

Robert Ward Davenport

Robert Ward Davenport

Apr 4, 2024

Robert Ward Davenport, Sr., age 90, was called home to his Lord on April 4, 2024, after a series of medical challenges over the last few years.

Bob was preceded in death by his mother Martha McIver, daughter Karen Lynn Davenport, and sister Wanda Hassell.

A member of Brevard Davidson River Presbyterian Church, Bob, as...

William George Keifrider

William George Keifrider

Apr 1, 2024

William (Bill) G. Keifrider, age 86, of Brevard, NC passed away peacefully of natural causes on April 1, 2024.

Bill was born in Pottstown, PA on February 2, 1938 to the late Harry R. Keifrider, and Annie Keifrider (Erb).

He was a proud Navy veteran, serving  aboard the USS Hyades AF-28 from 1956-1960. Bill enjoyed...

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