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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John Paul Rose

John Paul Rose

Feb 1, 2024

Obituary for John Paul Rose

4-15-1976 through 2-1-2024

John Paul Rose, who preferred to go by the name of Johnpaul, went to rest in the early morning hours of February 1st, 2024, in his daughter's home where he wanted to be.  He was born in Henderson County to parents Vicky Jo Summey and Howard Vance...

Phyllis Ann Laws

Phyllis Ann Laws

Jan 25, 2024

Brevard - Phyllis Ann Woodard Laws passed away peacefully at her home on January 25, 2024 while surrounded by loved ones.

Born January 3, 1944 to Grady and Ethel Woodard, Phyllis entered the world wholly unaware of the positive impact she would make on so many lives throughout her 80 years.

While in her teens,...

David Ammons

David Ammons

Jan 20, 2024

David "Joe" Leroy Ammons, 75, resident of Tuckasegee/Little Canada area of Jackson County went to be with the Lord on January 20, 2024 at Mission Hospital/Asheville Campus after an extended illness. Joe had been a resident of Skyland Care Center in Sylva, NC for the past two years. During his stay, his roommate, Nicky Watson, became a very dear...

Tabitha Anne Owen

Tabitha Anne Owen

Jan 20, 2024

Tabitha "Anne" Owen

Tabitha "Anne" Owen finished her journey on this earth January 20, 2024. Her faithful journey of 84 years began February 8, 1940.

She joined her parents, Rev. Dillard and TeCora Owen. Her brothers and sisters were waiting for her. These were Iduma, Calvin, Clarence, Obed, Frank, Manuel, Ken, Lela, Leo,...

Darlene Lavonne Goodson

Darlene Lavonne Goodson

Jan 20, 2024

Pisgah Forest - Darlene Lavonne Goodson peacefully passed away on January 20, 2024 at the age of 88.

She is preceded in death by her parents Charles and Gladys Bowers, husband, Claude Goodson, brothers, Larry Bowers, Lloyd and Harry Grimsey and sister Donna Warwick.

Survivors include her daughter Linda (Jeffery) Hargus of Rock Hill, sons,  ...

Leon Hogsed

Leon Hogsed

Jan 19, 2024

Leon Hogsed – 78 of Brevard NC (formerly of the Silversteen Community), passed away on Friday January 19th, 2024, after a battle with cancer. He went on to be with his Lord and Savior and his loving family who proceeded him in death.

Leon was born on July 22nd 1945, to Artellus and Effie Hogsed of Silversteen...

Gary Michael Monteith

Gary Michael Monteith

Jan 17, 2024

Gary Michael Monteith peacefully passed away on January 17, 2024, at 75 years old.

Gary was born and raised in Transylvania County.  He served in the 25th Infantry of the United States Army in Vietnam where he received his Bronze Star and Purple Heart. He was devoted and loving son to Mary Barnett Monteith and John Wesley...

Henry J Coblentz

Henry J Coblentz

Jan 16, 2024

Brevard - Henry J. Coblentz, 83, peacefully passed at home with his beloved wife, Ada, and his children by his side. Jesus gently ushered him into heaven without a struggle.

Henry and Ada were married in Hartville, Ohio, on Nov. 3, 1960. During their sixty-three years of marriage, they lived in Ohio, Delaware, Pennsylvania, Florida, Indiana, Kentucky,...

Roger Lee Stansel

Roger Lee Stansel

Jan 13, 2024

Pisgah Forest - Roger Lee Stansel was born at Transylvania Community Hospital on July 23, 1957 at 3:30pm.  Roger Lee Stansel found peace at Transylvania Regional Hospital on January 13, 2024 at 10:51pm.

He was 66 years old and a son, grandson, brother, nephew, cousin, husband, father, uncle and best friend.

Roger was the son...

Frank Kelley

Frank Kelley

Jan 13, 2024

Frank Kelley, formerly of Brevard, NC age 87 went to be with our lord on January 13, 2024.  He will be missed by his family but is finally reunited with his wife Joyce.

Frank was born in Toxey, Alabama on September 23, 1936 to Claude and Gladys Kelley.  He married his wife Joyce on June 18, 1956. ...

Kenneth Allen Harwood

Kenneth Allen Harwood

Jan 13, 2024

Brevard - Kenneth "Kenney" Allen Harwood, Jr (60) suddenly passed away on January 13, 2024. Kenney was a kind and thoughtful soul, he had the biggest heart & a beautiful smile! He will be missed and remembered by the many lives he touched.

Kenney was born on January 26, 1963 in Ann Arbor, Michigan to Kenneth Allen...

Robert Paul Burkhardt

Robert Paul Burkhardt

Jan 13, 2024

Pisgah Forest - Robert Paul Burkhardt (Bob) passed away peacefully in his sleep on January 13, 2024.

Bob was kind, gregarious, and always had a smile on his face and was ready with a joke. He was a caring husband, and a loving father and grandfather. Bob was a faithful member of Lutheran Church of the Nativity...

Landon Charles Owen

Landon Charles Owen

Jan 10, 2024

Brevard - Landon Charles (L.C.) Owen, 86, went home to be with his Lord and Savior Jesus Christ on Wednesday Jan 10, 2024.

A lifelong resident of Transylvania County, L.C. was preceded in death by his wife, June Owen, son David Charles Owen, and mother, Ethel Kilpatrick. He was also preceded in death by his sisters Grace...

Margaret Lea Gravely

Margaret Lea Gravely

Jan 10, 2024

Brevard - Margaret Corpening Gravely passed away Wednesday, January 10, 2024 at the age of 100.

Born in Bryson City, NC to the late Edwin and Lucretia Corpening, she was the youngest of four children. In addition to her parents, she is preceded in death her siblings, Ruth Jones and Edwin(Bud) Corpening of Brevard and Clarine Varner...

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,...

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