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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Paul Stanley Cantrell

Paul Stanley Cantrell

May 12, 2024

Brevard - Paul Stanley "Pops" Cantrell, 73, went to be with the Lord on Sunday, May 12, 2024. He was surrounded by his family. He was born in Transylvania County on October 10, 1950.

Preceding him in death were Doris Davis Cantrell (Wife), Paul Denver Cantrell (Father), Ollie Belle Cantrell (Mother), and his brother Jimmy.

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Gloria Lucille Wilson

Gloria Lucille Wilson

May 9, 2024

Mills River - Gloria Lucille Moody Wilson was born on August 17, 1945 in Travelers Rest, South Carolina to her parents Reverend Roy Edward Moody and Cora Lucille Turner Moody.

Gloria was a graduate of Rosman High School in 1963. She then received her bachelors degree in elementary education from Western Carolina University in 1967. Gloria was...

Lyllian Marion Beasy

Lyllian Marion Beasy

May 9, 2024

Lyllian Marion Beasy, loving mother and grandmother, passed away on May 9, 2024 in Brevard, North Carolina.

Marion was a retired educator who devoted her life to her family and to the many students she taught over her forty-two year career .

Marion was born in Greenwood, MS on September 23,1949 to Lyllian Irby Marion...

Bonnie Petit Aiken

Bonnie Petit Aiken

May 8, 2024

Bonnie Petit Aiken "Gran", age 92, of Rosman passed away on Wednesday, May 8, 2024, at her home. She was born July 15, 1931, to the late Otto and Ida Petit.

She was predeceased by her only husband Charles Aiken, Grandson Hunter Aiken, Granddaughter Andrea Aiken, all her siblings, Charles, Joe, Leo, Frank, Reba, and Polly.

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Clara Louise Mccall

Clara Louise Mccall

May 8, 2024

Clara Louise McCall, 84, of Balsam Grove passed away peacefully with her family by her side on May 8th.

She was the daughter of the late Elzie & Sonora McCall. She was married for 67 years to Rev. William Daniel "Dan" McCall who preceded her in death a few minutes earlier.

She is survived by...

Rev. William Daniel "Dan" Mccall

Rev. William Daniel "Dan" Mccall

May 8, 2024

Rev. William Daniel "Dan" McCall, 88 of Balsam Grove passed away peacefully with his family by his side on May 8th.

He was the son of the late Ingomar & Beulah Chastain McCall. He was married for 67 years to Clara Louise McCall who followed him in death a few minutes later.

He is survived...

Donald Thomas Buckner

Donald Thomas Buckner

May 7, 2024

Donald T Buckner, Sr., 85, of Penrose, NC, went home to be with his Lord on May 7, 2024, after battling an extended illness.

Donald, fondly know as Tom, was born to the late Williard and Lillian King Buckner on Feb 13, 1939, in Asheville, NC.  He grew up in Weaverville, NC with his five siblings and...

Jenny Erickson Mcgaha

Jenny Erickson Mcgaha

May 4, 2024

Jenny Lind Erickson McGaha was born in Asheville, NC on September 2, 1934, and died on May 4, 2024, in Mills River, NC.

Named for the "Swedish Nightingale", she was the daughter of the late August T. Erickson and Mary Lewis Erickson.

A 1952 graduate of Lee Edwards High School, she graduated from Asheville-Biltmore College...

Robin Ruth Vaughan

Robin Ruth Vaughan

May 2, 2024

Brevard - Robin Clark Vaughan, age 67, passed away and awoke healed in the arms of Jesus, reuniting with her husband John Vaughan.

She was born in Franklin, NC to the late Kenneth Clark and Sally Andreotta.  She was also preceded in death by her in laws, Rev. L.B. Vaughan S.R. and Elizabeth Vaughan, along with both...

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...

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