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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Robert Eugene Goodman

Robert Eugene Goodman

Jul 27, 2022

Cashiers - Robert "Bob" Eugene Goodman, 73, passed away on July 27, 2022. He died at home with his family by his side after a long and hard fought battle with cancer. He faced his illness as he faced life, with amazing courage and a positive outlook throughout his journey. His faith remained of the utmost importance to him and...

Tammy Jean Ballard

Tammy Jean Ballard

Jul 22, 2022

Our beloved Tammy Jean Ballard went to rest high on the mountain Friday morning. She was a long time resident of Pisgah Forest. She worked at Blue Ridge Upholstery with her family for many years. Tammy loved her family very much. She also loved her gold jewelry, red roses and cheesy Sci-fi movies. She also loved listening to her son...

Henry Porter Tinsley

Henry Porter Tinsley

Jul 20, 2022

Henry Porter Tinsley, Jr. "Pop Henry" 82, of Brevard passed away on July 20, 2022. He was born June 20, 1940, in Transylvania County he was the son of the late Azilee and Henry Tinsley. Henry started his career at Olin in Brevard where he met his wife of 62 years Martha Jane Johnson. After Olin he went to work...

Conrad Erik Person

Conrad Erik Person

Jul 20, 2022

Conrad Erik Person from the College Walk community in Brevard, North Carolina, passed away on July 20th, 2022. Conrad was born in 1932 in San Francisco, CA, and was raised in Ft. Worth, Texas, and Chicago. He graduated from Harvard University in 1953. He served in the Army during the Korean War, and then proceeded to earn a Master's Degree...

Mildred Louise Cison

Mildred Louise Cison

Jul 19, 2022

Our beloved Mildred (Mickey) Cison passed away peacefully on Tuesday July 19, 2022, after a brief stay at the Elizabeth House. She was born in Brevard, NC on November 2, 1943. Mildred was preceded in death by her parents Bert & Bertha Patterson, her husband Melvin Cison, her son Doug Cison, her sister Molly Patterson, and her brother Bert (Zab)...

John Robert Huggins

John Robert Huggins

Jul 18, 2022

John R. Huggins, Sr., a native of Brevard whose roots go back in North Carolina to the 1750s, died July 18th, 2022, born June 15th, 1938. He was the son of Margaret Sturtzel Huggins and Everett Carl Huggins. He was preceded in death by his brothers Everett Huggins Jr., Gilbert Huggins, and his niece Susie Bender. A graduate of Brevard...

Kelvin Keith Kilpatrick

Kelvin Keith Kilpatrick

Jul 17, 2022

Kelvin Keith Kilpatrick, at the age of 60 passed away Sunday July 17th, 2022. He passed away peacefully on a peach farm in Fort Valley, GA picking up his last load. Kelvin was the son of Jackie and Barbara Kilpatrick and was born in Avon Park, FL on October 21st, 1961 Both of his parents are with him in heaven...

James Henry Whitlock

James Henry Whitlock

Jul 17, 2022

Brevard – James Henry Whitlock, Jr. went home to be with the Lord on Sunday, July 17, 2022. He was born in Easley, SC on February 1, 1938 to the late James Henry Whitlock, Sr. and Geneva Johnson Whitlock. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by by one brother, Terry Lane Whitlock and one grandson, James...

James Earle Woodward

James Earle Woodward

Jul 16, 2022

James Earle (Butch) Woodward

February 14, 1938 – July 16, 2022

Long time Highlands Plateau resident Butch Woodward died after suffering cardiac arrest at his home on July 16, 2022. He is survived by Brenda Sherlock Woodward, his wife of 64 years, sons Rob Woodward and Russell Woodward, daughters-in-law Mary Woodward and Danae Woodward, 3...

Bonnie Lee Lance

Bonnie Lee Lance

Jul 16, 2022

Brevard - Bonnie Lee Lance, 76, passed away peacefully at her home on July 16, 2022.

Born in Rosman, NC, she was a daughter of the late Alfred Fred and Della Lee Lance. In addition to her parents, she is predeceased by 8 brothers, 2 sisters, and 1 daughter, Lynne L Jones.

She was a...

James Arthur Sorrells

James Arthur Sorrells

Jul 15, 2022

On July 15, 2022, we lost our dad and grandpa. He was 94 years old, and his name was James Arthur Sorrells. He is survived by his son, James David Sorrells, his daughter, Kathy Sorrells, his grand kids and great-grand kids all of Brevard. A Celebration of Life Service will be announced. Online condolences may be left at www.moodyconnollyfuneralhome.com

Annie Jean Pressley

Annie Jean Pressley

Jul 15, 2022

Brevard - Annie Jean Wilson Pressley, age 86, went to be with the Lord the morning of Friday, July 15, 2022.

Annie Pressley was born on June 25th, 1936 in Transylvania County, NC to the late William (Bill) Wilson and Thelma (Polly) Henderson. In addition to her parents, she was also preceded by infant son John Reginald...

Rebecca Jane Mcdaris

Rebecca Jane Mcdaris

Jul 15, 2022

Brevard - Rebecca Jane Galloway McDaris, 81, passed away and entered Heaven on Friday afternoon, July 15, 2022. A native of Transylvania County, she was born December 19, 1940, to parents, Clyde MacDonald Galloway and Mary Gillespie Galloway. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband John M. McDaris. Having lived most of her life...

Betty Bell Snyder

Betty Bell Snyder

Jul 14, 2022

Etowah - Betty Bell Snyder, age 89, of Etowah passed away on Thursday, July, 14, 2022 at Carolina Reserve in Hendersonville.

She was born July 30, 1932 in Henderson County to the late James Earl Bell and Della Byrd Bell. Betty was preceded in death by her husband, Jesse H. Snyder, and 10 siblings.

Survivors...

David Charles Warinner

David Charles Warinner

Jul 13, 2022

Brevard - David C. Warinner, age 88, passed away peacefully on July 13, 2022. He is survived by his wife of 38 years, Christine Schmidt, and his son, Charles Warinner (wife Debbie Zimmer) and daughter, Barbara Warinner of Cincinnati, OH and his stepdaughter, Katrina Bullard (husband Patrick Bullard) of Pinehurst, NC. Born in Alton, Illinois on April 11, 1934 to...

Roanne Lynn Hale

Roanne Lynn Hale

Jul 12, 2022

Brevard - Roanne Lynn Hale, age 54, went home to be with the Lord on Tuesday, July 12, 2022. Roanne was born on May 12, 1968 to the late Robert Hale and Joyce Hale. Roanne is survived by her daughters, Jennifer Hale and Amanda Hale both of Brevard and a son, Christian Hale of West Virginia. Roanne is also survived...

James Danny Burgess

James Danny Burgess

Jul 6, 2022

James Danny Burgess (68) also known as "Buck" passed away unexpectedly yet peacefully on July 6, 2022, at Transylvania Regional Hospital. At the end, he was surrounded by his family and everyone he loved. Danny was the son of Newland Lee Burgess and Hazel Burgess and was the first of four children: Deborah Blythe (husband Randall), Sandra Jones (husband Duane),...

Olsen Taylor Rogers

Olsen Taylor Rogers

Jul 2, 2022

Olsen Taylor Rogers was born on July 1, 2022, and went into the arms of Jesus on July 2, 2022. He was preceded in death by his paternal grandfather, Andy Rogers. Survivors include his parents, Taylor and Melissa Perry Rogers of Brevard; older brother, Jensen Rogers; maternal grandparents, Michael and Pat Perry of Brevard; paternal grandmother, Kim Clark of Brevard;...

Jeanette Ada Owen

Jeanette Ada Owen

Jun 29, 2022

Brevard - Jeanette Merrill Owen, 76, passed away peacefully at Elizabeth House on June 29.2022 after a lengthy battle with Alzheimer's. A native and lifelong resident of Brevard, she was the daughter of the late Theodore and Margaret Merrill. She was also preceded in death by brothers Charles and Troy Merrill. Jeanette was employed by the City of Brevard for...

John Theodore Osborne

John Theodore Osborne

Jun 28, 2022

Pisgah Forest - Ted Osborne, age 87, passed away on Tuesday, June 28, 2022. He was born in Hendersonville, North Carolina, to the late William Warlick and Nila Candler Osborne. After graduating from Hendersonville High School in 1953, he served in the US Navy and was stationed in Japan. He was a 1962 graduate of the University of Tennessee with...

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