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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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...

Chris Loyd Worsham

Chris Loyd Worsham

Mar 30, 2024

Chris Loyd Worsham, 62, of Hendersonville passed away at Duke University Medical Center on Saturday, March 30, 2024 following a lengthy battle with cancer and the long-term effects from treatment.  Chris spent the majority of his career in the grocery industry working as a produce manager for Harris Teeter.  A dedicated employee he was always willing to put in...

Lowee Batson Mccall

Lowee Batson Mccall

Mar 29, 2024

Lowee McCall, 100, went home to be with the Lord on Friday, March 29, 2024.

A native of Transylvania County, NC, she was the daughter of the late Nathan and Rosa Kilpatrick Batson and the wife of the late Everette McCall.

In addition to her parents and husband, she was preceded in death by two...

Scott Raymond Ownbey

Scott Raymond Ownbey

Mar 23, 2024

Scott Raymond Ownbey,71, of Pisgah Forest, N.C., went to be with his Lord on March 23, 2024.  A union painter and welder by trade, he was a hard worker until a car accident left him paralyzed in 2017, which left him to reside in The Oaks of Brevard.

Born in Salem N.J., to Scott L Ownbey, Sr....

Wayne Fanning

Wayne Fanning

Mar 20, 2024

James Wayne Fanning was born on November 13th, 1939. He was a beloved husband, father, great-grandfather, and great-great-grandfather who passed away peacefully on March 20th, 2024, surrounded by his loving family. He was preceded in death by his parents, Frank and Ruby Fanning, and by his siblings Francis, Gerald, and Brenda. One of Wayne's most extraordinary acts of kindness...

Carole Cordill Burke

Carole Cordill Burke

Mar 19, 2024

Carole C. Burke, born June 23, 1938, in Omaha, NE, passed away on March 19, 2024, in Laurel Park, NC, peacefully, with her daughter by her side. She was a beloved grandmother, mother, wife, and friend to many.

Carole was preceded in death by her father, Oliver P. Cordill, who passed away when she was only 9...

Robert Lynn Jamerson

Robert Lynn Jamerson

Mar 18, 2024

Robert (Bob) Lynn Jamerson, age 76, of Brevard passed away on Monday, March 18, 2024, at 1:34 PM at Mission Hospital, Asheville, NC.

Bob was born on April 21, 1947, in Rosman, NC to the late William Andrew and Alma Crowe Jamerson. Bob was a proud Navy veteran, having served his country during the Vietnam War. In...

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