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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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Margaret Anna Brandtjen (Mueller)

Margaret Anna Brandtjen (Mueller)

Jul 9, 2025

Margaret Anna Brandtjen (née Mueller), affectionately known as Marge, Margie, Maggie, Margee, and Aunt Margerine, 83, of Brevard, North Carolina, passed away peacefully on July 9, 2025, after a month-long battle. Born on September 12, 1941, in Cincinnati, Ohio, Margaret lived a life full of love.

Margaret was the cherished daughter of Ernst Mueller and Margaret Fraley...

Eva Mae Kirby (Burke)

Eva Mae Kirby (Burke)

Jul 8, 2025

Eva Mae Burke Kirby, 75 of Brevard, went home to be with our Lord & Savior Tuesday, July 8th, 2025.

A native of Haywood County, she was the daughter of the late William J. & Athelia Mozelle Wooton Burke.

Eva dedicated her life to her family and her church.

She  is survived by...

Corrine June Mowery (Spanger)

Corrine June Mowery (Spanger)

Jul 8, 2025

Corrine Mowery (Batt) born on June 24, 1942, passed away on July 8th, 2025.

She was proceeded in death by her parents Darrell and June Batt (Spranger) and her beloved sisters, Carmel Motley and Darlene Wojciechowski.

Corrine had a career in management for different companies throughout the years. The last 5 years she worked at...

Jack Walter Tompkins

Jack Walter Tompkins

Jul 7, 2025

Jack W. "Buddy" Tompkins (76) died July 7, 2025. Buddy lived in Pisgah Forest, NC and was very active in the Brevard community as a member of the Unitarian Universalists Church and the local chapter of the NAACP. He was part of a reading theatre group at Silvermont and was still a practicing Massage Therapist at Elk Haven in...

Nancy Lee Owen (Ingram)

Nancy Lee Owen (Ingram)

Jun 30, 2025

Hendersonville - Nancy Lee Ingram Owen, 68, passed away on Monday, June 30, 2025.

She was the daughter of the late John and Louise Brown Ingram. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her brother George Earl "Red" Ingram.

Nancy worked over 42 years  for the Canteen Diner in Transylvania and...

Shirley Jessica Brown (Bishop)

Shirley Jessica Brown (Bishop)

Jun 28, 2025

Pisgah Forest - Shirley Bishop Brown,  76 years old, went home to be with the Lord on Saturday June 28, 2025 after a long illness.

Shirley was an active member of Holly Spring Baptist Church. She loved to crochet, knit and sew. She was a devoted wife and a loving mother and grandmother. Her passion in life...

Susan Peabody (Pluhar)

Susan Peabody (Pluhar)

Jun 26, 2025

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Susan Peabody, 74, of Brevard NC passed on June 26, 2025.

Susan moved here with her family from Montanta to start anew. She was the daughter of the late Joseph and Alberta Pluhar of Tennessee. She took pride in her work as a social worker for Transylvania and Henderson County. She enjoyed anything that...

Jeannie Lynn Seiler (Brown)

Jeannie Lynn Seiler (Brown)

Jun 21, 2025

Jeannie Lynn Brown Seiler, 82, passed from this life into the strong arms of Jesus on June 21, 2025.   The only daughter of the late Frank Austin and Nellie Mae Brown, she grew up in Asheville, graduated from Mars Hill College back in the day when drinkin', dancing, cussin' and picture shows were not for proper young girls.  Jeannie...

Daniel Ryan Zuccala

Daniel Ryan Zuccala

Jun 17, 2025

Daniel Ryan Zuccala, 38, of Horse Shoe, North Carolina, left this world unexpectedly on June 17, 2025, leaving behind a family that he cherished beyond measure. Born on April 17, 1987, in Delray Beach, Florida, Daniel was a devoted husband, father, son, and brother who will be loved and remembered for his open-hearted nature and protective spirit.

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Clark Walter Chappell

Clark Walter Chappell

Jun 14, 2025

Rosman - Clark Walter Chappell, Jr. , age 82, went home to be with his Lord and Savior on Satuday, June 14, 2025. He was born on May 19, 1945 to the late Walter and Nettie Lyday Chappell of Rosman.

He was proceeded in death were his parents five brothers and three sisters.

Survivors include...

Michael Ronnie Calloway

Michael Ronnie Calloway

Jun 7, 2025

Cedar Mountain - Michael "Red" Ronnie Calloway passed away on June 7, 2025  doing something he loved.

Red was born on April 9,  1972 in Transylvania County. He  was preceded in death by his father Ronnie Calloway, Papa Calloway, and his Grandma Norton.

He is survived by his son Dalton Calloway, wife Laura Calloway, mother...

Carrie Irene Leopard (Lewis)

Carrie Irene Leopard (Lewis)

Jun 5, 2025

In Loving Memory of Carrie Leopard

March 27, 1969 - June 5, 2025

It is with deep sorrow and much sadness that we announce the passing of Carrie Irene Lewis Leopard, a devoted wife, cherished mother, beloved friend, and faithful servant of Christ, who entered her Heavenly home on June 5, 2025 at the age...

John Edward King

John Edward King

May 31, 2025

It is with profound sadness that we announce the passing of John Edward King of College Walk, Brevard NC, who passed away on May 31, 2025 at the age of 89.

John was a beloved husband, father, grandfather, great grandfather and friend. His legacy of humor, kindness, and strength will continue to inspire all that knew him....

Tiffini Marie Heath

Tiffini Marie Heath

May 29, 2025

Tiffini Marie Heath, 52, of West Union, South Carolina, passed away unexpectedly on Thursday, May 29, 2025. Her loss comes as a tremendous shock to all who knew and loved her.

Tiffini dedicated her life to caring for others as a Registered Nurse, with a special devotion to serving elderly patients. She had an extraordinary heart, full...

Victoria Trent

Victoria Trent

May 25, 2025

With heavy hearts, we announce the passing of Victoria Amerible Gillespie Trent, who passed away on May 25, 2025, at the age of 96, surrounded by her loved ones.

She was born on July 21, 1928, in Transylvania County, NC, to the late Claude Elmer Gillespie and Victoria Gillespie. In addition to her parents, she was also...

Christeen Moore (Gibson)

Christeen Moore (Gibson)

May 20, 2025

Brevard – Christeen Gibson Moore went to be with the Lord on May 20, 2025. A native of Transylvania County, NC, she was born on June 19, 1936, to the late Lawrence and Bertha Gibson. In addition to her parents, she was also preceded in death by her husband, Lyndon Moore, a sister, Mary Snyder (Bill), and a brother-in-law,...

Walter Dabney Childress Iii

Walter Dabney Childress Iii

May 10, 2025

Walter Dabney (Dee) Childress III

2/15/1943-5/10/2025

He was a basketball star, playing for Pompano Beach High School, Chipola Junior College, and Birmingham-Southern College.  He competed in two National Basketball Tournaments in Hutchinson, Kansas.

He held a bachelor's degree from Birmingham-Southern College and a master's degree from The University of Montevallo.

He...

Judith Lee Turner (Sonnemann)

Judith Lee Turner (Sonnemann)

May 6, 2025

Penrose - Judith S Turner, age 77 passed away at home on Tuesday May 6th after a brief illness.

Judy, as she preferred to be called, was born on March 28, 1948 to Roger and Helen Sonnemann.

Judy's favorite role was that as a Nana. She treasured her time with her grandchildren and never failed...

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