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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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Ralph Cornelius Mccall

Ralph Cornelius Mccall

Mar 12, 2023

Ralph Cornelius McCall, 74, of Pisgah Forest, NC passed away March 12, 2023, at his home after a brief illness. He was born in Karlsruhe, Germany to Orville and Waltraud (Von Kossman) McCall on June 24, 1948. He grew up in Balsam Grove, NC with his two brothers and two sisters, working at the family store, spending time with...

Jeffrey Brett Suddeth

Jeffrey Brett Suddeth

Mar 11, 2023

Jeffrey Brett Suddeth, 58, passed away at his home on Saturday, March 11, 2023. He was the son of Robert and Joyce Meece Suddeth and a lifelong resident of Transylvania County. He was preceded in death by his father, his sister Linda Suddeth Simpson and a niece Charity Simpson Worley.

He is survived by his mother, brothers...

Peggy Jean Hooper

Peggy Jean Hooper

Mar 10, 2023

Pisgah Forest - Peggy J. Hooper, 80, passed away on Friday, March 10, 2023.

Dementia may have taken her mind but not her sense of humor. Peggy was born July 29, 1942 to Charles Flippo and Laura Wood in Fredericksburg, VA.

She was also preceded in death by a brother, Junior Flippo, her son's father...

Helen Ammons Mccall

Helen Ammons Mccall

Mar 9, 2023

Brevard - Helen Ammons McCall, 67, went to be with the Lord Thursday, March 9, 2023.

A native of Transylvania County, she was the wife of the late Cecil James McCall; daughter of the late Dorothy Angel Ammons, and the late Clayton Earle Ammons; and mother of the late Melissa McCall Bunnells.

She loved to...

James Francis Mcpherson

James Francis Mcpherson

Mar 8, 2023

Brevard - James Francis McPherson entered eternal life on Wednesday, March 8, 2023.

Jim was born November 14, 1940 in Buffalo, NY, to the late Henry and Georgia (née Nugent) McPherson. In addition to his parents, he was predeceased by his beloved wife Ann (née Tauriello) as well as his brother Richard and sister Barbara Meyers.

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Inza Shalma Rathbone

Inza Shalma Rathbone

Mar 7, 2023

Balsam Grove – Inza Shalma Blakley Rathbone, 78, passed away on Tuesday, March 7, 2023.

She was born March 19, 1944 to the late Furman and Phyllis Smith Gant Blakley. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her grandparents, Grover and Cora Holt Smith, son, Brian Keith Rathbone and great grandson, Matthew Hall....

William Ronald Vernon

William Ronald Vernon

Mar 6, 2023

William "Bill" Ronald Vernon, 89, of Pisgah Forest, North Carolina, died peacefully in a nursing care facility under Four Seasons Hospice care, in Hendersonville, North Carolina, and was called Home to God the Father, Son and Holy Spirit, on March 6, 2023. He was born on July 29, 1933, in Denver, Colorado, to Mary Katherine (McFarland) and Ronald Rodney...

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...

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