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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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Sylvia Suzanne Crawford

Sylvia Suzanne Crawford

Aug 10, 2021

Brevard -Sylvia Suzanne Crawford passed away Tuesday, August 10, 2021 at her home. She was born February 18, 1946 in Freeport, Illinois, the daughter of the late Leo and Ellen "Nellie" Williamson. In addition to her parents, Sylvia is preceded in death by four siblings: Laura Sepnieski of Orlando, Florida; Patricia Poock of Tucson, Arizona; and Joseph Williamson of Tucson,...

Patricia Ann Conard

Patricia Ann Conard

Aug 10, 2021

Hendersonville - Patricia "Susie" Conard, 74, formerly of Brevard, went to be with her Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ, on Tuesday, August 10th, 2021. She was born August 13th, 1946, in Alexandria, VA. She was the daughter of the late Bill and Wanda Walker of Houston, Texas. Susie attended Crab Creek Baptist Church with her family and friends where she...

Blanche Galloway Garrett

Blanche Galloway Garrett

Aug 9, 2021

Blanche Galloway Garrett, 81, of Penrose entered into her heavenly home on Monday August 9, 2021. She was born on July 1, 1940 in Jackson County to the late Julius Carr and Mary Ann Middleton Galloway. In addition to her parents, she was also preceded in death by her two brothers, Caroll and Wallace Galloway. She is survived by her...

Kathryn Anne Dolan

Kathryn Anne Dolan

Aug 9, 2021

Brevard - Kathryn Anne Parks, age 70, passed away on Monday, August 9, 2021. She was born in Milwaukee, WI, and lived there until 1959 when her family moved to Bradenton, FL. Her family purchased a home on Anna Marie Island (in the Gulf of Mexico) where Kathy would walk across a short field to attend elementary school. She graduated...

Mike Frady

Mike Frady

Aug 8, 2021

Lake Toxaway - Jack Michael Frady passed into eternal life on Sunday, August 8, 2021. Michael was born on January 28, 1961 to Jack Marion and Dorothy Bryson Frady in Transylvania County. Jack as he was known to his work family worked for Dominion Energy (formerly PSNC) for many years. Michael had a huge heart and loved his friends and...

Clyde Delbert Buchanan

Clyde Delbert Buchanan

Aug 7, 2021

Delbert Buchanan of Brevard, NC passed away on Saturday, August 07, 2021 of natural causes.

He was born on February 07, 1947. Mr. Buchanan was the son of the late Johnny and Edith Buchanan of Brevard.

He is survived by three brothers and two sisters: Steve Buchanan of Brevard. Sherrill Buchanan of Brevard, Randy Buchanan...

Rick Allen Best

Rick Allen Best

Aug 3, 2021

Pisgah Forest - Rick Allen Best went home to be with his Lord on Tuesday, August 3, 2021. He was born in Lynn Mass to the late Frederick A Best, r and Kathryn A Best. Rick lived in Massachusetts most of his life. He worked as a machinist for many years. He loved working and fixing things. He moved to...

Bessie Elizabeth Baynard

Bessie Elizabeth Baynard

Aug 3, 2021

Bessie Jones Baynard, of Penrose, age 69, passed peacefully August 3, 2021 following a brief battle with lung cancer. She was born December, 26, 1951 in Transylvania County. Bessie was a beloved member of the community, having lived here all her life and having raised her children in Penrose for over 40 years. Bessie was a bus driver for Transylvania...

Maxine Ruth Tinsley

Maxine Ruth Tinsley

Jul 19, 2021

Maxine Ruth Myers Tinsley, 85, of Brevard, NC passed away July 19, 2021 at Transylvania Regional Hospital. She was born January 25, 1936 in Buncombe County to the late William Myers and Lucy Dowdle Myers. In addition to her parents, she was also preceded in death by her husband, S. Gene Tinsley in 2000, one brother Billy Myers and one...

Marjorie Elizabeth Shea

Marjorie Elizabeth Shea

Jul 19, 2021

Marjorie Elizabeth (Betsy) Shea passed away on July 19, 2021 after a long illness and a valiant fight, surrounded by her loving husband and family. Born in Montclair, NJ and raised in Sea Girt, NJ, she was a true "Jersey Girl". She married her husband Chris on September 7, 1986 and worked as office manager for his veterinary practice in...

Linda Marie Queen

Linda Marie Queen

Jul 18, 2021

Linda Marie Rogers Queen, 75, of Brevard, NC, won her final victory when she passed through death over into eternal life on Sunday, July 18, 2021. She is (not was!) a Child of the One True and Living God and a Joint-Heir with His Son, the Lord Jesus Christ, since the day of her salvation on February 20, 1972. She...

Robert Bernard Yarns

Robert Bernard Yarns

Jul 17, 2021

Robert Bernard Yarns passed away on Saturday, July 17, 2021, after a brief illness. He was 73 years old. He is survived by his wife, Teresa, and son, Brandon. Bob graduated from Berlin American High School in 1965. He lived in Berlin, Germany, for 5 years with his parents and always spoke fondly of his time overseas. He was a...

Marjorie Phyllis Masters

Marjorie Phyllis Masters

Jul 16, 2021

Marjorie Wilson Masters went home to be with the Lord on Friday, July 16, 2021. She was born on August 6, 1939 to William "Bill" and Thelma "Polly" Wilson. She was preceded in death by her parents, and three grandsons, Jared and Austin Shannon, and Mason Gordon. Mrs. Masters is survived by her husband of 62 years, Aaron Masters; sisters,...

Loretta Whitmire

Loretta Whitmire

Jul 16, 2021

Penrose - Loretta Anders Whitmire passed on Friday, July 16, 2021 after a long struggle with Lewy body dementia with Parkinsons.

She was born August 29, 1938 in Gloucester township in Transylvania county to the late Parmer and Ethel Anders. She is also preceded in death by her husband Ted Whitmire and sister Donna McCall.

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Joann Austin Norton

Joann Austin Norton

Jul 8, 2021

JoAnn Norton, 78 of Pisgah Forest passed away Thursday July 8, 2021. She was born the youngest of seven children to Walter and Docia Austin on August 23, 1942. She was predeceased by her parents, her brothers William "Snook" Austin and James Austin, and her sisters Helen Cochran and Margaret Johnson. She is survived by her husband of 61 years,...

Frances Kirk Smith

Frances Kirk Smith

Jul 5, 2021

Frances Kirk Jones Smith of Lake Toxaway departed this life July 5, 2021, at the age of 86, with family and friends at her bedside.

Born in Troy, Alabama, the younger child of Colonel Charles Pollard and Frances Armstrong Jones, she was preceded in death by her sister, Elizabeth Jones Conover, and her nephew, Charles Nelson Conover....

Glenn Ray Robinson

Glenn Ray Robinson

Jul 5, 2021

Glenn Ray Robinson, 71, of Pisgah Forest, NC, went home to be with his Lord and Savior on the morning of Monday, July 5, 2021. He passed away at the Elizabeth House surrounded by loved ones after a hard fought battle with cancer. A lifelong resident of Transylvania County, he was the son of the late Cecil A. Robinson and...

Tommy Raymond Vaughan

Tommy Raymond Vaughan

Jul 3, 2021

Pisgah Forest- Tommy (Tom) Raymond Vaughan, 75, passed away on July 3, 2021 with his loved ones by his side. Tom was born to the late Rev. Lud B. and Elizabeth Vaughan in Slater, SC. He was the fourth of nine siblings. After serving his country in the U.S. Army, he returned to his hometown to continue building his life....

Joseph Gregory Fisher

Joseph Gregory Fisher

Jul 2, 2021

Pisgah Forest- Joseph Gregory Fisher (Greg to family) went home to be with the Lord on Friday, July 2, 2021.He was at home. Greg was born January 12, 1965 in Transylvania County. He was preceded in death by both parents, James Joseph Isaiah Fisher and Marion Chappell ,and sister Teresa "Sissy" Frady (Stanley). Greg owned a successful landscaping business that...

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