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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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Delmar Fern Hardman

Delmar Fern Hardman

May 25, 2022

Delmar Fern Hardman, 80 of Pisgah Forest, passed away at his home May 25, 2022, following a long battle with cancer.

He was born November 11, 1941, in Clinton, SC. He was a graduate of Clinton High School and Western Carolina University. He was also a veteran of the United States Air Force. He was a computer...

Carol Sue Johnson

Carol Sue Johnson

May 24, 2022

Brevard - Carol Johnson, age 79, loving mother of three children, passed away on Tuesday, May 24, 2022.

Carol was born on October 18, 1942, in Florence, SC to the late William and Ruby (Johns) Johnson. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her brother, Ronnie.

Throughout her life, Carol worked...

Brian Keith Brittain

Brian Keith Brittain

May 23, 2022

Brian Keith "B.B." Brittain, age 56, passed away on Monday, May 23, 2022.

Brian was born on September 14, 1965, in Transylvania County, NC. He was preceded in death by his father, Elbert Willis Brittain.

He was employed as a supervisor for Sumpter Utilities in Hendersonville, NC.

Survivors include his wife, Ayvonne Brittain;...

Darren Keith Edney

Darren Keith Edney

May 23, 2022

Darren Keith Edney, 49 of Etowah, NC passed away May 23, 2022 after a long battle with cancer. He was a loving husband to Kathy Edney and a loving father to Shaye Edney, Kaitlin Edney (wife) and Seth Edney. He adored his four grandchildren. Josephine, Ezra, Emily and Matthew. Keith was the son of Sandra Ritter and the late Richard...

Ollie Mae Reese

Ollie Mae Reese

May 20, 2022

Brevard - Ollie Mae Reese (Burrell), age 98, went home to be with the Lord on Friday, May 20, 2022. She was born on October 10, 1923, in Walhalla, SC and resided in Lake Toxaway, NC. She was the eldest of the late Jim and Roxy Burrell. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband...

Ronvall Owen

Ronvall Owen

May 18, 2022

Balsam Grove - Ronvall Owen went to sleep and woke up in the arms of his Lord and Savior on May18, 2022.

He was born June 21, 1938 to the late James Edward Greene who was killed in an accident. Ronvall was raised by the late Melvin and his mother, Flora Owen of Balsam Grove. In addition...

Phillip Jackson Long

Phillip Jackson Long

May 14, 2022

Phillip Jackson Long, 50, of Cruso, North Carolina went to be with his Savior, Jesus Christ, on Saturday, May 14, 2022 after a short battle with cancer. Phillip was born on November 1, 1971 in Hendersonville, North Carolina to Henry Jackson Long and Carolyn Miller Long. He lived in Western North Carolina his entire life. After graduating from Brevard High...

Delma Louise Myers

Delma Louise Myers

May 9, 2022

Delma Louise Phillips Myers age 92 left this realm to enter paradise Monday, May 9, 2022. She had resided in Brevard, NC for the past 75 years. She was born July 11, 1929 in Jackson County, North Carolina to the late Walter and Betty Phillips. Delma was married to the late Wayne Myers on December 15, 1946. She attended Rosman...

Doris Linda Kitchen

Doris Linda Kitchen

May 4, 2022

Doris Wilson Kitchen, 81, passed away on May 4 at home. She spent her last days enjoying visits and calls from loved ones. She was a native of Transylvania County and the daughter of the late Roy and Nancy Wilson. In addition to her parents, she was proceeded in death by her husband, Gene A. Kitchen, and son Christopher L....

John Robert Hricinak

John Robert Hricinak

May 4, 2022

Brevard – John Robert Hricinak, age 91, passed away on Wednesday, May 4, 2022. He was the son of the late John, Sr. and Mary Schmidt Hricinak. John was a beloved husband and soulmate, father, grandfather, and friend to all who knew him. He proudly served his country in the US Airforce. Family members include the love of his life...

Carolyn Mccall

Carolyn Mccall

Apr 27, 2022

Carolyn Sentell McCall, born on May 8, 1928, went to meet her Lord on April 27, 2022. She was a native of Transylvania County and had lived most of her life in Mills River. Mrs. McCall was the daughter of the late Ed and Marjorie Sentell. In addition to her parents, she was also preceded in death by her husband,...

Dl Owen

Dl Owen

Apr 27, 2022

DL Owen (1938-2022), passed away on Wednesday, April 27, 2022, just six weeks shy of his eighty-fourth birthday. He was preceded in death by his parents, Henry and Emma Owen, his brothers and sisters Viola Owen, Thelma Maggard, Al Owen, Virgie Galloway, Curtis Owen, and Wilkie Owen, and a grandson, John Owen. He is survived by his wife of forty-eight...

Steve Rice

Steve Rice

Apr 26, 2022

Joe Stephen "Steve" Rice, age 65, of Brevard, NC gained his heavenly wings on Tuesday, April 26th, 2022. Steve, a native and lifelong resident of Transylvania County, was born October 9th, 1956. Steve spent 20+ years working at Ecusta and 15+ plus years working for Transylvania County schools. Anyone that knew Steve loved and adored him. He is survived by...

Joan Rebecca Smith

Joan Rebecca Smith

Apr 21, 2022

Brevard - Joan Rebecca Johnson Smith, age 89, went home to be with the Lord on Thursday, April 21, 2022. She was born on November 18, 1932, in Mt. Holly, NJ. She was the eldest daughter of the late Randolph and Rebecca Johnson. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by brother, Randolph Johnson, Jr., and two...

Donald Wade Hunter

Donald Wade Hunter

Apr 21, 2022

Sapphire - Donald Wade Hunter, age 84, departed this life on April 21, 2022 at Mission Hospital surrounded by loved ones. Don was preceded in death by his parents, Frank Wade Hunter and Ola Wallin Hunter; his sister, Nancy Hunter Wilde; his brother, Franklin "Butch" Hunter; and his great-grandson, Emmett Hunter-Eden Burchill. Don was born on December 23, 1937 in...

Cynthia Delynn Galloway

Cynthia Delynn Galloway

Apr 13, 2022

Cynthia Delynn Galloway (Bell), age 56, entered Heaven's gates on Wednesday April 13, 2022, after an enduring health battle. Cynthia "Cindy" Galloway, born December 16, 1965, in Hendersonville NC, was the oldest of four children and was a loving wife, mother, daughter, sister, grandmother and friend. Although she spent many years working in a local medical office, she dedicated her...

Kay Burkart

Kay Burkart

Apr 9, 2022

Brevard - Kay Burkart passed away in the twilight hours of Saturday, April 9, 2022 from her ongoing battle with cancer. She always maintained a positive disposition along with a loving heart. was born to Joseph and Julia Rogers in Englewood, NJ, April 4, 1939. She attended college in NY's Finger Lakes at Keuka and Cazenovia Colleges and Columbia University....

Bert Roger Dodson

Bert Roger Dodson

Apr 9, 2022

Brevard - Bert Roger Dodson, age 74, went home to be with the Lord on Saturday, April 9, 2022. Roger was born on April 24, 1947 in Transylvania County. He was preceded in death by his loving parents, Rev. Bert Dodson and Roberta Dodson, both natives of Transylvania County. Roger was a member of Rosman Pentecostal Lighthouse. He dedicated his...

Kevin Todd Peeples

Kevin Todd Peeples

Apr 6, 2022

Brevard - Kevin Todd Peeples, age 54, went home to be with the Lord on Wednesday, April 6, 2022 in Dearfield Beach, FL. He was born on July 4th, 1967 in Homestead Florida. Kevin was a kind, loving soul and will be dearly missed. He is survived by his loving parents, Ronald Peeples and Carol Penrod as well as sister,...

Ralph Blake Whitmire

Ralph Blake Whitmire

Apr 1, 2022

Ralph Blake Whitmire gained his Angel wings Friday April 1st , 2022, at home with family all around and is now reunited with the love of his life. He was a devoted husband father and Christian who was a life long member of Cherryfield Baptist church. Mr. Whitmire was born in Transylvania County on September 22, 1934 to the late...

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