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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Farrell Parker

Farrell Parker

Aug 21, 2023

Sapphire - Farrell Parker was born September 8,1952 in Sylva, NC. His parents were Elbert and Latrelle Merck Parker. He passed from this life to his next life August 21, 2023, at Four Seasons Elizabeth House, in Henderson County, NC.

The youngest of 8 children, he grew up in the Rhodes Cove Community of Sylva and had...

Delos Gerald Fisher

Delos Gerald Fisher

Aug 18, 2023

Delos Gerald Fisher went to be with the Lord on August 18,2023. He was born November 08, 1965, in Brevard, NC.

He is survived by a brother, Larry Fisher(Marie); sisters Mary Telles (Tom Lewis), Vivian Ziegler (Russell), and Lisa Rampey (Kirk).

He was proceeded in death by his father, LC Fisher,  mother Cathy Enloe, and...

James Edwin Taylor

James Edwin Taylor

Aug 17, 2023

James Edwin (Ed) Taylor, 86, of Brevard, NC passed away, Thursday, August 17, 2023 at his residence.

He was a native of Graham County and the son of the late Robert Ross and Mary Conly Taylor. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his bride, Clara Sue Messer Taylor and brother, Robert Ross...

Arvella Parker Chambers

Arvella Parker Chambers

Aug 16, 2023

Arvella Parker Chambers passed away on Wednesday, August 16th, 2023. Arvella was born on August 26, 1936, to her parents Vella & Lenora Parker. She was married to her loving husband, Doyle Austin Chambers, for 66 years. He adored her and cared for her, always staying by her side. She was a loving wife, mother, and grandmother who always...

Jean Fraser Jones

Jean Fraser Jones

Aug 7, 2023

Barbara Jean Fraser Jones, 78, of Brevard, NC died peacefully surrounded by family on Monday, August 7, 2023 after a year-long battle with cancer.

Jean Jones was born January 9, 1945, in Athens, Georgia, the daughter of Jack and Carolyn (Chapman) Fraser. She grew up in Atlanta, attending the Westminster Schools. She attended the University of Georgia...

Julia Lee Winchester

Julia Lee Winchester

Aug 1, 2023

Julia Jordan Winchester, 103, died Tuesday, August 1, 2023, at Givens Estates Health Center in Asheville.

The youngest child of Thomas Hayden Jordan and Sallie Osteen Jordan, Julia was born on July 2, 1920, in the Calvert section of Transylvania County. She lived there throughout her life. She graduated from Rosman High School and was a lifelong...

Leona Florence Mccall

Leona Florence Mccall

Jul 31, 2023

Balsam Grove - Leona Florence McCall age 72, stepped into her heavenly home Monday, July 31, 2023.

Leona was preceded in death by her parents Ward McCall and Mattie Owen McCall, her brother Daniel(Dee) McCall, and sister Martha Taylor.

She was a member of Cathey's Creek Baptist Church where she donated much of her time...

Lou Ella Fields

Lou Ella Fields

Jul 25, 2023

Brevard - Lou Ella Fields, age 90, passed away on Tuesday, July 25, 2023.

She was the daughter of the late Julius and Dassie Eula Lee Stamey Owens. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her sister, Donna Vee Daves and brothers, Leo and S. T. Owens.

Survivors include her son,...

Kimberly Lynn Norton

Kimberly Lynn Norton

Jul 25, 2023

Brevard - Kim Norton, 54, passed away Tuesday, July 25th, 2023 at home with her family by her side.

She is celebrating in heaven with her father, Dwight Hendrix, and many other friends and relatives whom she loved.

Kim was a talented artist and loved to sing gospel songs with her family. She was especially...

Larry Eugene Hughey

Larry Eugene Hughey

Jul 23, 2023

In Loving Memory of Larry Eugene Hughey

Larry Eugene Hughey, a beloved father, husband, brother, uncle, and cousin, passed away peacefully at his home early on Sunday morning, July 23, 2023.

Larry was born on March 22, 1949 in Transylvania County, the youngest son of Liston Hughes Hughey and Gladys Huntsinger Hughey. His departure from...

Margie Henson Bryson

Margie Henson Bryson

Jul 21, 2023

MARGIE NAOMI HENSON BRYSON

OCTOBER 27, 1931 – JULY 21, 2023

Margie Naomi Henson Bryson, born October 27, 1931, stepped across Heaven's threshold into the arms of her loving Father where her mind is now clear, and she is hurting no more on July 21, 2023. Heavenward bound.

She married the love of...

Devin Scott Phillips

Devin Scott Phillips

Jul 14, 2023

Devin Phillips, a native and lifelong resident of Brevard, NC, passed away Friday, July 14, 2023, unexpectedly.

Devin enjoyed fishing, hunting, camping, and building bonfires with his kids. He attended North Henderson High School with the class of 2005. During his time at North, he was a member of the football team, which is a sport he...

Paul Claude Morgan

Paul Claude Morgan

Jul 12, 2023

Brevard - Paul C. Morgan, 84, died peacefully in his sleep on July 12, 2023. He was a life-long Gypsy, having lived, worked or served in the Armed Forces, in 24 states and four foreign countries over his long life as a journalist, corporate communications professional and university professor.

Morgan was born to a high school football...

Dewey Galloway

Dewey Galloway

Jul 11, 2023

Balsam Grove - Dewey Galloway passed away Tuesday, July 11, 2023 at the age of 91.

He was preceded in death by his wife of 67 years, Ethel Cumile Owen Galloway, his parents Cos and Bessie Galloway, his sisters Aileen Owens and Kathleen Hoxit, daughter in law Edith Galloway, grandson Wayne Galloway, and daughter in law Tammy...

Marvin David Britt

Marvin David Britt

Jul 8, 2023

Marvin "David" Britt, 70, of Penrose NC, received the ultimate healing Saturday, July 8, 2023 after a short battle with cancer. Born December 28, 1952, he was the youngest child of the late Milburn and Maybelle Britt.

A loving husband, dad, and pawpaw, he never met a stranger and was related to half of Transylvania County. He...

Timothy William Mcghee

Timothy William Mcghee

Jul 6, 2023

Timothy William McGhee "Tim", of Lake Toxaway, went home to be with the Lord on Thursday, July 6, 2023, after a long battle with cancer and many other illnesses.

Tim was a loving husband, dad, papaw, son-in-law, brother, and friend.

He is survived by his wife of 16 years, Sheila; four adult children, Rickie Justus....

Lawrence Felix Landers

Lawrence Felix Landers

Jul 5, 2023

Etowah, N.C. - Lawrence F. Landers passed away July 5th, 2023. Born July 21, 1949, to the late Cornelius Landers and Christine Justus Landers. He was the former owner operator of Etowah Valley Garage where he made many great friends in the community. He never met a stranger and dearly loved his family, his work, his friends, NASCAR and...

Charles Maitland Pinckney

Charles Maitland Pinckney

Jun 30, 2023

Charles Maitland Pinckney 65, of Tampa, died unexpectedly on June 30, 2023, while vacationing with family at his home in Lake Toxaway, North Carolina. A native of Charleston, South Carolina, Mr. Pinckney received his undergraduate degree with honors from The Citadel and a Master of Business Administration degree from the Duke University Fuqua School of Business.

Charlie...

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