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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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Charles Mabry Harris

Charles Mabry Harris

Feb 2, 2023

Charles Mabry Harris

February 28, 1936 – February 2, 2023

Brevard, NC

Charles Mabry Harris, 86, passed away peacefully at his home on February 2, 2023, surrounded by his family.

Mabry was born in Florida and moved his family to Brevard in 1972 where he owned and operated Harris Ace Hardware...

Linda Austin

Linda Austin

Jan 29, 2023

Linda McClain Austin passed away peacefully on January 29, 2023, in Brevard, North Carolina at age 84, in the loving company of her family.

She was born in Brownsville, Texas on August 26, 1938, to A.H. and Beatrice McClain. Raised in Coral Gables, Florida, she spent many summers with her beloved Mimi and Popum in Tampa. Linda...

Jennifer Louise Borden

Jennifer Louise Borden

Jan 28, 2023

Brevard - Jennifer Prestwood Borden went to heaven, just three days short of her 77th birthday, on January 28, 2023, at her home in Brevard, NC. She suffered for several years from Progressive Supra-nuclear Palsy, and the last two years have been extremely difficult for her and for her family.

Jennifer was born in St. Louis, Missouri...

Alice Jean Foster

Alice Jean Foster

Jan 24, 2023

Alice Jean Enloe Foster, 92, of Brevard passed away Monday, Jan.24,2023 at the Oaks of Brevard. She was the daughter of Herbert C. Enloe and Annie Cochran Enloe. A native of Swain County she was born in Judson,NC and moved to Transylvania County with her family when Lake Fontana was built.

In addition to her parents she...

Robert Joe Hawk

Robert Joe Hawk

Jan 22, 2023

On January 22, 2023, Dr. Bob Hawk stepped across heaven's threshold, into the hands of his loving Father, where he is hurting no more. Born April 3, 1939, in Buffalo, New York, Bob spent his youth in Birmingham, Alabama. He graduated from Indian Springs High School, after battling polio as a child. He began college at Georgia Tech where...

Nancy Jean Hord

Nancy Jean Hord

Jan 22, 2023

Nancy Jean Hord was born on July 19, 1939, died peacefully following a short illness on January 22, 2023. She and her brother Donald Stearns, children of Glenn and Ruth Ann Stearns, grew up on a farm in Sycamore, Illinois. She graduated from nursing school in Chicago, Illinois where she met her beloved husband Dr. George Hord. They spent...

Laura Renee Seidman

Laura Renee Seidman

Jan 22, 2023

Pisgah Forest - Laura Renee Seidman, 57, passed away Sunday, January 22, 2023.

Laura was the daughter of Charles William Jr. and Evelyn Josephine Cima, who preceded her in death. Laura was born in Hammond, IN and grew up in South Holland IL.

She was very gifted in music, (played piano and saxophone), and gymnastics....

Ronda Carmen Vissers

Ronda Carmen Vissers

Jan 19, 2023

Loving sister, wife, mother and grandma, Ronda Carmen Ulrich Vissers went to meet her Savior and Lord on January 19, 2023 after a more than thirteen-year battle with Alzheimer's/dementia. Ronda, 82, passed in her home being cared for by her husband, Al, daughters Alethea and Sara plus her granddaughter, Kaela, and care from a distance by her sons Eric...

Marilyn Ann Macconnie

Marilyn Ann Macconnie

Jan 18, 2023

Marilyn MacConnie, 87, residing at The Oaks in Brevard, NC, recently of Cape Coral, FL, and formerly of Holtsville, NY, and Holbrook, NY, passed away peacefully in her sleep on January 18, 2023.

Born in Brooklyn, NY on December 3rd, 1935, to her parents, William Hogan and Hilda Hogan (Scheuerman).

After marrying in May of...

Gladys Sue Branson

Gladys Sue Branson

Jan 17, 2023

Brevard - Gladys Galloway Branson went to be with her Lord and Savior on Tuesday, January 17, 2023.

She was preceded in death by her parents, RV Galloway and Myrtle Woods Galloway, husband, Jack Branson Sr., son, Troy Mccall and grandson Matthew Mccall, brother, Vernon Galloway, sisters, Jaunita Morrison Galloway and Bernice Curry.

A mom,...

Rebecca Lynn Felty

Rebecca Lynn Felty

Jan 17, 2023

Rebecca Felty - Her name was Rebecca, not Bec or Becky. She preferred to be called Rebecca or Becca.

She was a lover of animals and a lover of art and dance. She was a talented artist with the ability to paint with watercolor, pastel, and oil. She loved to dance and loved music.

She...

Denise Kathy Veenhof

Denise Kathy Veenhof

Jan 14, 2023

Denise "Dee" Rozier Veenhof, 65, passed away on Saturday, January 14, 2023. Her great smile, joy of life and love of people will be missed by all that knew her.

She was preceded by her husband Willem Dirk Veenhof of Brevard; her mother, Doris Bullock Rozier of Brevard, NC; and her father, Clifford James Rozier of Lizella,...

Joan Lee Rundell

Joan Lee Rundell

Jan 13, 2023

Joan Rundell, 76, of Brevard, formerly of Miami Springs, Florida, passed away on Jan. 13, 2023, after a brief illness.

Born in Cincinnati on Sept. 17, 1946, to her parents, Clinton and Marjorie Henry (also formerly of Brevard), she moved to Miami with them, graduating from Coral Gables High School in 1964. In 1967, she began working...

Ronald Lee Whitmire

Ronald Lee Whitmire

Jan 13, 2023

Surrounded by loved ones, MSgt Ronald Lee Whitmire, USAF Retired, 78 of Brevard, passed gently and peacefully into the arms of our Savior, the Lord Jesus Christ on Friday, January 13, 2023.

He was preceded in death by his grandparents Cad and Bessie Whitmire of Brevard and Ola Galloway of Brevard, parents Essie Galloway Whitmire of Brevard...

Jimmy Wilkerson Owen

Jimmy Wilkerson Owen

Jan 13, 2023

Rosman - Jimmy W. Owen, age 81, our devoted husband, father, and grandfather went home with the Lord on January 13, 2023.

He is survived by his wife Irene Owen, his children Jeff (Tracie) Owen, Kay (Wendell) Owen, Odell (Antje) Owen, and Jamie Owen, his step-children Chris (Misty) McCall and Marty McCall, nine grandchildren, two great-grandchildren, and...

Eddie Lee Brown

Eddie Lee Brown

Jan 13, 2023

Eddie Lee Brown, born November 29th, 1963, went to his heavenly home January 13th, 2023, with his devoted sister Susan and brother-in-law Jamie by his side.

He was preceded in death by his mother and father, Irene and Clarence Brown, His Maternal grandparents Tally and Willie Whitmire, his Paternal grandparents Bayne and Myrtle Brown, and many aunts,...

Tommy Lee Willix

Tommy Lee Willix

Jan 12, 2023

Pisgah Forest - Tommy Lee Willix, 83, went home to be with the Lord and his sweetheart Gaye Thursday, Jan. 12, 2023.

He was the son of the late Rev. Thomas L. Willix and Coy Willix Medling. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his loving wife Gaye McCoy Willix and one infant...

Richard Allen Holden

Richard Allen Holden

Jan 10, 2023

Brevard - Richard Allen Holden, Sr., 79, went to his Heavenly Home to be with his Heavenly Father January 10, 2023.

A native of Transylvania County, he was the youngest of 10 children of the late Frank Edmond Holden and Bertha Mason Holden. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his three brothers,...

Howard Leslie Gibson

Howard Leslie Gibson

Jan 10, 2023

Lake Toxaway - Howard Gibson, beloved father, grandfather, uncle, brother, and friend passed away

late in the evening on Tuesday, January 10, 2023.

Howard was a long-time resident of Lake Toxaway, NC. He was a kind and generous

man, who loved fishing, hunting, and spending time surrounded by his family and friends. He...

Mary Jo Garner

Mary Jo Garner

Jan 8, 2023

Brevard, NC – Mrs. Mary Jo Fayssoux Garner of Connestee Falls/Brevard, NC passed away peacefully on 1/8/2023. She was born on November 29, 1938.

A resident of Brevard, NC for the last 30 years, she grew up in Greenville, SC where she graduated from Greenville High School and Furman University. She was married for over 60 years...

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