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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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Nicholas Dean Wagner

Nicholas Dean Wagner

Jan 6, 2024

Brevard - Nicholas Dean Wagner passed (67) away on January 6, 2024. Born February 26, 1956.  Nick is survived by his wife Joyce.  They were married in Fort Wayne, Indiana in 1983.  They lived in Valparaiso, Indiana and Brevard, NC.  He is survived by his two daughters Libby and Bailly and his son Daniel.  He had two sisters, Sherry...

Gloria Deanna Norton

Gloria Deanna Norton

Jan 6, 2024

Brevard - Gloria Lance Norton, age 73, went home to be with the Lord on January 6,  2024.  She was surrounded by her loving family.

She is proceeded in death by her son Michael Norton, brother Steve Lance, and parents Earnest and Louise Lance.

Gloria was a Brevard native, graduating from Brevard High in 1968....

Jacqueline Summers Lupton

Jacqueline Summers Lupton

Jan 3, 2024

JACQUELINE "JACKIE" LUPTON  passed away peacefully at her home in Brevard NC, on January 3, 2024. She was 92 years old.

Jackie was surrounded by many who loved and enjoyed her, and in wonderful care by family, Shirley's Angels, College Walk Community, and Four Seasons Hospice.

She was married to her late husband, Robert "Bob"...

Pearl Marvel Floyd

Pearl Marvel Floyd

Jan 1, 2024

Pearl Marvel Floyd (nee Schwarzrock), passed away peacefully at the age of 91 on January 1, 2024, in Brevard, North Carolina. Born on April 12, 1932, in Anderson-Biem Community, Roosevelt County, Montana, she was the daughter of the late Edward E. Schwarzrock and Alice Schwarzrock Bummer. She was also predeceased by her beloved husband, Emitt Earl Floyd, and her...

Danny Keith Smith

Danny Keith Smith

Dec 31, 2023

Danny Keith Smith, 69, of Mills River, passed away peacefully surrounded by loved ones on December 31, 2023, following a short illness. He is preceded in death by his parents, Billy Gene Smith, Betty Ann Bryson Smith, and his wife, Ruby Gillespie Smith.

Danny was born in Transylvania County on November 13, 1954, and he graduated from...

Sandra Suzanne Norton

Sandra Suzanne Norton

Dec 30, 2023

Sandra Norton went home to be with her Lord in her sleep the morning of December 30th, 2023.

She was proceeded in death by her father Harold Plemmons, and her mother, Lorraine Plemmons, and big sister Loretta Lanning.

Left to cherish her memory is her loving husband of 28 years Roy Norton Jr.; son Josh,...

James Edward Wilson

James Edward Wilson

Dec 30, 2023

James "Jimmy" Edward Wilson, 78, passed away in the morning hours of Saturday, December 30th, 2023, at his home.

Jimmy was born on May 31, 1945.  A native of Transylvania County, he was the son of the late Dee and Christine Wilson.  In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by three sisters, Alice Faye,...

Daniel Douglas Powell

Daniel Douglas Powell

Dec 29, 2023

Daniel Douglas Powell, Sr. (Danny), 72, of Rosman, went to be with the Lord on Friday, December 29, 2023. A lifelong resident of Transylvania County, he was the son of Leason Mack Powell and Mamie "Esther" Butler Powell. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by a sister, Louise Stewart.

Danny graduated from Rosman...

Dwayne Jeremy Fields

Dwayne Jeremy Fields

Dec 27, 2023

Brevard - Dwayne Jeremy Fields (DJ) was born July 14, 1995, and went to be with the Lord on December 27, 2023.

He was the beloved son of Dwayne Fields and Tracy Fields.

Survivors include his siblings, Amber, Nick, and Anthony Fields,  his  grandpa Tom, several aunts, uncles, and cousins.

DJ was a...

Joseph Anthony Sansosti

Joseph Anthony Sansosti

Dec 26, 2023

Pisgah Forest - Joseph A. Sansosti, 75, passed away unexpectedly on Tuesday, December 26, 2023, at his residence.

Joe was the son of the late Frank A. and Alberta Watkins Sansosti. He was preceded in death by his younger brother, James Jeffrey Sansosti.

Survivors include his wife of 51 years, Glenda Waldrop Sansosti, a son...

David Girbert Blackburn

David Girbert Blackburn

Dec 26, 2023

Brevard - David G. Blackburn,84,went home to be with his Lord on Monday, December 26, 2023 after a brief illness.

Dave served his country in the United States Coast Guard. Following his discharge, he took up a career in electrical sign installation. Dave was a master woodworker. He made beautiful furniture and loved sharing his work with...

Frank Harry Kuhn

Frank Harry Kuhn

Dec 25, 2023

Frank Henry Kuhn (or as many knew him, "Ouigo") of Pisgah Forest, NC, passed away peacefully on the morning of 25 December 2023 at Haywood Regional Medical Center in Clyde, NC at the age of 80. He was born to Frank and Virginia Kuhn in Nyack, NY on 11 December 1943.

He is survived by his brother-in-law...

Betty Hensley Brown

Betty Hensley Brown

Dec 25, 2023

Betty Hensley Brown passed away on Christmas Day, 2023 at Fair Oaks Health & Rehabilitation in Fairfax, VA, surrounded by her family.

She was preceded in death by her husband Dwight and their infant daughter Cynthia. Betty is survived by her daughter Leslie Cady and her husband Paul of Ashburn, VA, as well as her grandsons Zachary...

William Joe Galloway

William Joe Galloway

Dec 23, 2023

Balsam Grove - William Joe Galloway (Bill) passed away Saturday, December 23rd, 2023. He is preceded in death by his parents: Wiley and Bessie Burrell Galloway, his brother, Jim Galloway, his sister, Patsy Galloway Patterson, and nephew Benjamin Galloway.

Bill was educated at Rosman High School, Rosman NC. He then worked at Olin Paper Mill for a...

Aida Raquel Lee

Aida Raquel Lee

Dec 21, 2023

Aida R. Lee, age 97, passed away peacefully on December 21, 2023, in Brevard, North Carolina where she had traveled from St. Petersburg to spend Christmas with three of her daughters.

Aida was born in Quetzaltenango, Guatemala, the youngest of four.  She was the mother of seven children: Joseph Frances Lee of Denver, CO.; Marcia Annette Lee...

Beverly Ann Genaw

Beverly Ann Genaw

Dec 21, 2023

Brevard - Beverly Ann Genaw, age 93, died December 21, 2023 in Hendersonville, NC under the wonderful and compassionate care of The Greens At Hendersonville and Four Seasons Hospice.

Beverly was a devoted and loving wife to Thomas J Genaw, a loving mother to her six children Debbie Genaw of Winter Springs, Fl; Sandy O'Steen (Gary) of...

Carolyn Baker

Carolyn Baker

Dec 13, 2023

Brevard - Carolyn Sue (Worley) Baker, born on August 21, 1946, transitioned peacefully from this life on December 13, 2023, surrounded by her loving family after a courageous battle against cancer. Born in Madison County, North Carolina, she was the beloved daughter of the late Andrew and Nellie Worley. Married to Daniel Baker, Carol was a devoted mother to...

Jeanette Ford

Jeanette Ford

Dec 12, 2023

Brevard - Jeanette Harrison Ford, age 95, a woman of unwavering faith, passed away on Tuesday, December 12, 2023.  Born in Franklin, North Carolina on April 2, 1928, she was the proud daughter of Clara and Earl Harrison. She was preceded in death by her husband Garris, her husband John, her beloved sons Gary and Joe, and her brother...

Oscar Reiner

Oscar Reiner

Dec 12, 2023

Brevard - Oscar Reiner Jr passed away on December 12, 2023.

Born on March 3rd, 1928 in Manhattan, New York City, to Oscar Sr and Emma Singler Reiner. He was  preceded in death by his parents, wife Isabelle, and sister Emma R. Novotny

He was educated in New York City, and Wellsburg high school, New...

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