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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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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...

Howard William Shea

Howard William Shea

Jun 26, 2022

Brevard - Howard W. Shea "Howie" passed peacefully into the hands of his Lord, Jesus Christ the evening of June 26, 2022, following a long illness. He was 88 years old.

Howie was the oldest of 5 children born to William and Gertrude Shea in Rochester, NY. His siblings included Nancy (deceased ca. 1936), Jeanette (husband Tom...

James Thomas Vaughn

James Thomas Vaughn

Jun 24, 2022

James Thomas Vaughn went to be with the Lord on June 24,2022 following a courageous battle with cancer. He was preceded in death by his father Joseph William Vaughn, his mother Dorothy Sue McCarson Vaughn his sister Donna Vaughn Newton and his niece Tasha Newton. Jimmy loved music and entertaining people. As a young boy he wanted to be a...

Danny Lee Duckworth

Danny Lee Duckworth

Jun 23, 2022

Danny Lee Duckworth, 71, of Pisgah Forest, NC passed away June 23, 2022, at the Elizabeth House in Hendersonville, NC. He was born July 3, 1950, in Catawba County, NC. Danny was the son of the late Sidney Duckworth and Mary Brittain Scott. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his brother, Jimmy Duckworth.

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Michael Joseph Dirocco

Michael Joseph Dirocco

Jun 15, 2022

Michael Di Rocco passed away on June 15, 2022, with his beloved wife Magdalena at his side. Mike was a popular figure in Brevard as he and Maggie owned and operated Chianti's Italian restaurant from 1992-2001, which was a successful and landmark business for that period.

Mike was also an adventurer, joining the US Marines in 1954...

Linda Siniard Nelson

Linda Siniard Nelson

Jun 10, 2022

Linda Siniard Nelson passed away peacefully on June 10 at the family home following a long illness. At the end, she was surrounded by her loving family and close friends. Linda was the daughter of Hale (Guis) Siniard and Audrey Auvil Siniard. She was the second of four children; Ray (wife Marie), Linda, Claudia Bradley (husband Mike), and David (wife...

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