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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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Christine Aiken Fisher

Christine Aiken Fisher

Mar 3, 2023

Iva Christine Aiken Fisher, 74, of Brevard, passed away peacefully surrounded by her

loving family.

She was born April 2, 1949, in Watauga County, North Carolina to Arthur William and

Daisy Hartley Aiken, who both preceded her in death. She was also preceded in death

by a sister, Jean Aiken Crane,...

Bruce Henry Layman

Bruce Henry Layman

Feb 25, 2023

Bruce Henry Layman, 79, of Brevard passed away peacefully Saturday February 25, after a brief illness.

Born March 14, 1943, in Hamden, CT, he was the son of the late Chesleigh and Shirley Layman.

Bruce was predeceased by his wife Dolly. He is survived by his sister Shirley (Neil) Brouillette and niece April; daughters Sandra...

Ollie Galloway

Ollie Galloway

Feb 25, 2023

Brevard - Ollie Galloway, 85, took the hand of her late husband, Eldon, and crossed through Heaven's gate peacefully Saturday evening, February 25, 2023 while surrounded by some of her family.

A native of Transylvania County, she was the daughter of the late Marvin and Arnetta Owen. She was preceded in death by 3 brothers and 2...

Jeanette Salom Lellinger

Jeanette Salom Lellinger

Feb 22, 2023

Brevard—Jenny Lellinger died Wednesday February 22, 2023 at the age of 76 following an extended bout with cancer.

Jenny was born in Havana, educated in Cuba and the United States, and immigrated to the U.S. in 1972. She worked as an archivist and translator and later worked in information technology for the National Geographic Society.

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Jessica Lea Morgan

Jessica Lea Morgan

Feb 21, 2023

Lake Toxaway - Jessica Lea Morgan, 40, went to be with the Lord on Tuesday, February 21, 2023 after a lengthy battle with metastatic breast cancer.

She was the daughter of Cindy Anders (Kenneth, deceased) and Walter "Buzz" Brown (Angie). In addition to her parents, she is survived by her two children, Bella and Blaine Morgan of...

Janet Lee Hart

Janet Lee Hart

Feb 20, 2023

Brevard - Janet "Jan" L. Hart passed away on Monday, February 20, 2023.

Jan was born to Marvin and Lenore Sorensen on March 3, 1950, in St. James, Minnesota. She was baptized in St. James. She was the youngest of three children.

The family farmed in St. James, and at a young age Jan was...

Bobbie Sue Russell

Bobbie Sue Russell

Feb 17, 2023

Bobbie Sue Russell, 72 of Sapphire, NC peacefully passed away on Friday, February 17,2023 from complications with Type 2 Diabetes. She was in the comfort of her home, in her favorite chair, surrounded by her devoted dogs, Emily, Lilly, Sweetie and her beloved husband, William "Cotton" Russell. She was born on February 25, 1950, in Portsmouth, VA to the...

Ben Davis Shiflet

Ben Davis Shiflet

Feb 15, 2023

Ben Davis Shiflet, Jr. (Davis) passed away peacefully at his home on February 15th, 2023. He was surrounded by his family.

Davis lived his life to the fullest. He was a loving father, grandfather, brother, and friend. Always quick with a hilarious story or joke, he will be greatly missed. A lifelong resident of Brevard North Carolina,...

Brenda Glenn Livingston

Brenda Glenn Livingston

Feb 11, 2023

Rachel "Brenda" Glenn, 68, of Mills River , our beloved mother, went home to be with the Lord on February 11, 2023.

Brenda was born on February 19, 1954 in Henderson County to Posey Bascombe Glenn and Eloise Ruth Glenn. She was a 1972 graduate of West Henderson High School and a lifelong member of Words of...

Donnie Vee Mccall

Donnie Vee Mccall

Feb 11, 2023

Donnie Vee Elvira McCall, age 93, born May 27, 1929, died February 11, 2023, at Sunnybrook Assisted Living in Hendersonville NC.

Donnie Vee is the daughter of the late Richard & Callie McCall of Balsam Grove NC. She celebrated 60 years of marriage with her late husband Benjamin Franklin (B.F.) McCall.

She was preceded in...

Arlene Grimes Tromba

Arlene Grimes Tromba

Feb 10, 2023

Brevard - Arlene Grimes Tromba passed away peacefully in her sleep at 4:40 a.m. on February 10, 2023.

She was born in Washington, D.C. and resided on Temple Terrace, Florida for more than 45 years where she was very involved with the Friendship Club and was President of XI Theta Upsilon.

Arlene was the Secretary...

Gregory Alan Mills

Gregory Alan Mills

Feb 10, 2023

Brevard - Gregory Alan Mills, passed away peacefully on February 10, 2023, at age 72. He was born on November 15, 1950, in Wadsworth, Ohio, to William and Helen Mills.

Greg was an incredibly talented high school football player who, late in life, cherished giving his collection of vintage Wadsworth High School game programs to his grandsons,...

Girtha Lee Powell

Girtha Lee Powell

Feb 9, 2023

Rosman – Lee Powell, born and raised in Transylvania County, was an educator, friend, and most of all a devoted family man. He was a graduate of Rosman High School, Brevard College, and Western Carolina University, where he earned his degree in History and a teaching certificate. He also earned a master's degree from North Carolina A&T. For 30...

Berdell Phillips

Berdell Phillips

Feb 5, 2023

Lake Toxaway - Dovie Berdell Jones Phillips Born 9/10/1933 passed peacefully on February 5, 2023.

She was the daughter of Mary and Ben Jones of Lake Toxaway. She was preceded in death by her husband Slim Phillips, son Robin Phillips, sisters Jean Jones and Patricia Jones, also by her brothers Brodus Jones, Bert Jones, and Charlie Jones....

Kathleen Lynn Duncan

Kathleen Lynn Duncan

Feb 3, 2023

Kathleen Lynn Duncan passed away February 3, 2023, at her home in Brevard, NC.

She was born in Rapid City, SD to Donald Mahlum and Carolyn Mahlum. Her father was career military, so she lived in Wisconsin, Nebraska, Alaska, Illinois, Florida , Virginia, and North Carolina. In 1979 she graduated from Mt Vernon High School, Alexandria, VA...

Luther Spurgeon Harris

Luther Spurgeon Harris

Feb 3, 2023

Luther Spurgeon Harris, age 84, of Neddy Mountain Community in Tuckasegee NC, passed away on Friday, February 3, 2023, at Skyland Terrace and Rehabilitation in Waynesville, NC.

Luther was born July 7, 1938, in Little Canada township of Jackson Co, NC to the late John Henry Harris and Nora Lee Owen Harris. He was also preceded in...

Joseph Douglas Parker

Joseph Douglas Parker

Feb 3, 2023

Joseph (Joey) Douglas Parker, 43, of Mills River, passed away unexpectedly on Friday, February 3, 2023.

Joey was a happy, go lucky quy who didn't have an enemy in the world and didn't know a stranger.

Joey cared about people in the purest way. He loved them for who they were. What you saw was...

Margaret Beth Landreth

Margaret Beth Landreth

Feb 2, 2023

MARGARET BETH LANDRETH, 54, Pisgah Forest

It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of our beautiful Beth on February 2, 2023.

Beth is the daughter of Denny and Jeanne Landreth. She is survived by her husband, Cory Davis, her daughter, Ali Landreth, her son, Kayden Landreth (Mackenzie), and grandchildren, Alex, Carter, Annalise...

William Lynn Crow

William Lynn Crow

Feb 2, 2023

William "Lynn" Crow of Rosman, NC was born on August 27, 1946, and passed away on February 2, 2023 at Accordius Health Care of Brevard.

Lynn was the son of the late Loran and Beulah Powell Crow. In addition to his parents, his brothers, Howard Crowe, Elmo Crowe, and Lynell Crowe, a sister, Shelva Jean Crowe, and...

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