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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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James Britton Owen
May 5, 2023
James B Owen (Jim) of Pisgah Forest NC passed away peacefully on Friday, May 5, 2023.
Jim was born July 15, 1945 in Jackson County to the late George and Inez Owen. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his brother Cebren Brown, two sisters Iris Owen and Jean Snipes
He...
Paul Edward Mccall
May 1, 2023
Pisgah Forest - Paul Edward McCall, entered into eternal rest Monday, May 1,2023, after a brief illness.
Born May 16, 1942, in Rosman, he was the son of the late Willard Wilkerson McCall and Edith Searcy McCall. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his brothers, Charles McCall, and Rufus "Sug" McCall, and...
Guy Fielder Queen
Apr 30, 2023
Guy Queen, 78, of Brevard, went home to be with the Lord, April 30, 2023. He was the son of the late Guy Queen Sr. and Laura Annette Queen. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife of 51 years, Judith Mills Queen; his sisters Doris Ruff and Maxine Parton, and his brother Jim...
Bruce Tenny
Apr 28, 2023
Bruce Allan Tenny, 77, formerly of Brevard went to be with the Lord on April 28, 2023.
Bruce was born in Rochester NY to Robert & Elizabeth Tenny. He attended RL Thomas High School graduating in 1963.
He is survived by his wife of 47 years Pat, son Jason brothers Steve and Paul Tenny of...
Jeanne Peterson Landreth
Apr 28, 2023
Jeanne Peterson Landreth of Pisgah Forest, NC gained her heavenly wings on Friday, April 28, 2023, and had just celebrated her 81st birthday on April 18, 2023.
She was one of eight surviving children of the late Macie Wells Peterson and James Manuel Peterson. She was preceded in death by her husband of 48 years, Denny Landreth,...
Rachel Noel Littleton
Apr 28, 2023
Rachel Noel Littleton gained her wings on Friday April 28, 2023 surrounded by her family. Rachel gets to be Rachel again, healed and pain free in her heavenly home. She was born July 6, 1985 at Transylvania Community Hospital to Tim Littleton and Tracey Phillips Littleton. Rachel immediately became "Sunshine" in her Daddy's eyes.
She was preceded...
Forrest Owen Hemeon
Apr 26, 2023
Forrest Owen Hemeon, son of Kris and Jennifer Hemeon of Pickens, SC, went to be with Jesus on April 26, 2023. Forrest was 7 months old and the happiest little baby.
He is survived by his mother, father, and big brother- Kris, Jennifer, and Jaxon Hemeon; his maternal grandparents, Tonya and John Deter and Kevin McGraw; his...
Margaret Allison Heath
Apr 24, 2023
Margaret Allison Heath, known to most as Peggy, gained her heavenly wings, after a long, hard fight with cancer, on Monday, April 24, 2023.
She lived an amazing 83 years on this Earth as a loving wife, mother, sister, aunt, Gram to her two granddaughters and the best Gigi to her great-grandson.
She worked for...
Harriett Ruth Vanderschaaf
Apr 22, 2023
In Loving Memory of Harriett Vanderschaaf
Harriett Vanderschaaf, daughter of Orel Champney and Nettie Sherwood, was born in October 1932 in Rapid City, Michigan. She passed away at home peacefully in her sleep on April 22, 2023, surrounded by family.
Harriett attended public schools and graduated from Mary Crapo High School in Swartz Creek, Michigan...
Shyanna Dawn Stepp
Apr 19, 2023
Shyanna Dawn Stepp "Shyshy" 22 of Rosman NC passed away in her home April 19, 2023.
She was born April 27, 2000 to Robert and Teresa Aiken of Rosman, NC. She was preceded in death by both paternal and maternal grandparents.
She is survived by her husband James Stepp and two beautiful children Delilah Aiken...
Robert Lee Reid
Apr 14, 2023
Robert "Bob" Lee Reid, 91, of Brevard, NC, passed away on April 14, 2023.
Bob was born on November 21, 1931, in Brevard, NC. After Bob graduated from Brevard High School, he served in the Marine Corps.
He then went on to attend Brevard College and Florida State University, graduating with a degree in Industrial...
Aleen Helen Steinberg
Apr 7, 2023
Cedar Mountain - Aleen Steinberg, (Chick) 93, died peacefully at her home on April 7, 2023. Aleen lived the life she loved and loved the life she lived.
Born in Baraboo, Wisconsin, on January 26, 1930 she learned to treasure the outdoors: woods, trails, rivers, flowers, wildlife, and all the living things that surrounded her. While attending...
James Michael Owen
Mar 27, 2023
James Michael Owen, 71 of Transylvania County died Monday afternoon March 27, 2023.
Mike was preceded in death by his father James Lewis Owen, and his son, Jonathan Isaac Owen. Also, pre-deceased were his paternal grandparents Lonnie and Mae Owen and his paternal step grandfather Sam Owen. Lastly, pre-deceased were his maternal grandparents Dewey and Queenie Parker...
Helen Smith
Mar 26, 2023
Nancy Helen Smith, 89, passed away on Sunday, March 26, 2023 at Transylvania Regional Hospital.
Helen was born April 15, 1933 to Robert Crawford and Gertrude Gibson in Louisville, KY.
Helen is survived by her husband Stanley through 62 years of loving marriage; her children Steven (Sharon) Smith of Waxahachie, TX, and Terri (Al) Delbridge...
Marlene Johnson
Mar 26, 2023
Lake Toxaway - Lola Marlene Galloway Johnson, 84, went home to be with her Lord and Saviour Jesus Christ on Sunday, March 26th.
She was the daughter of the late Joe & Bessie Owen Galloway of Lake Toxaway. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her beloved husband- David "Dave" Johnson; daughter, Bobbie...
Barbara Ann Kinghorn
Mar 25, 2023
Barbara Ann Kinghorn (nee Taylor) of Brevard, NC passed away March 25 ,2023 at the age of 89. Barb, born May 22, 1933, was the daughter of Leo and Thelma Taylor. She grew up in a Vermont farmhouse surrounded by 6 siblings.
In her teens she met Bob Kinghorn, her high school sweet heart and forever dance...
Truey Lee Dills
Mar 22, 2023
Truey Lee Dills
03/21/1930 – 03/22/2023
Truey Lee Dills, 93, of Hendersonville, NC died at Four Seasons Elizabeth House, Flat Rock, NC on March 22, 2023.
He is survived by his son, Larry Lee Dills (Freda) and his daughter, Lois Ann Lance (Joe) all of Brevard; grandson, Chad Lance (Summer), great grandchildren, Angel...
Brendan John Browne
Mar 21, 2023
On March 19, 2023, Brendan John Miklos Browne, also known as John Browne, passed away. He was 31 years old.
He was born May 26, 1991 to David and Tennessee Browne in Seattle, Washington. He attended St. Joseph school until his family moved to Brevard in January of 2002. He then attended Brevard Elementary, Middle and High...
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