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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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Mary Hauck Grodnik

Mary Hauck Grodnik

Oct 28, 2020

Mary Hauck Grodnik, 80, of Connestee Falls died Wednesday, Oct. 28, 2020b at the Oaks in Brevard after a long battle with Alzheimer's disease. She was born Sept. 14, 1940, in Neffsville, Pa., a small town in the heart of Amish country, to Charles and Bernice Hauck. In 1958, she graduated from Manheim Township High School in Lancaster, Pa., where...

Harold James Houck

Harold James Houck

Oct 26, 2020

Harold James Houck, age 92 of Brevard, passed away on Monday, October 26, 2020. Mr. Houck was born on February 26, 1928 in Winston-Salem, NC to the late Jack B. and Sadie McCall Houck. In addition to his parents, he was also preceded in death by his beloved wife, Amelia Amos Houck, a sister, Evelyn Houck Jones, and a brother,...

Steve Henry Bush

Steve Henry Bush

Oct 25, 2020

Steve Henry Bush, 73, of Newton died Sunday, October 25, 2020 at his residence. Graveside funeral services will be 11:00 a.m. Thursday, October 29 at Blue Ridge Gardens of Memory in Pisgah Forest, North Carolina. A local memorial service will be held at 11:00 a.m. Saturday, November 7 at Open Door Worship Center in Albany. Born August 28, 1947 in...

Betty Clayton Queen

Betty Clayton Queen

Oct 24, 2020

Betty Jean Clayton Queen, age 80, went home to be with Jesus on Saturday, October 24th, 2020. She went peacefully at her residence surrounded by family who loved her dearly. She was a member of Old Toxaway Baptist Church. Mrs. Queen was born December 1st, 1939 to the late Volney and Louise Lance Clayton Barton. She was the wife of...

Phyllis Bowen Corn

Phyllis Bowen Corn

Oct 24, 2020

Phyllis Bowen Corn, 78, of Pisgah Forest, went home to be with the Lord on Saturday October 24, 2020. A native of Transylvania County, she was the daughter of the late Arthur Bowen and Gwendolyn Poland Bowen of Brevard. Phyllis was of the Baptist faith and was a member of Midway Bible Baptist Church where she attended regularly when her...

Ove Andersen

Ove Andersen

Oct 24, 2020

Brevard - Ove Andersen, 68, passed away at his home on Saturday morning with his wife of 40 years Jan Andersen, sister Jayne and Brother Fitz at his side. Ove was born to Patricia Rose Fitzgerald Andersen and Richard Axel Andersen at McChord Air Force Base in Tacoma, Washington where his father was stationed in the Air Force. He grew...

Alma Heath Mccracken

Alma Heath Mccracken

Oct 24, 2020

Alma H. McCracken, a loving and devoted wife, beloved mother, and caring friend, was called to her heavenly home on Saturday, October 24, 2020. Alma was born in 1938 to the late Carrie and Charles Heath of Brevard, NC. The many family and friends surviving to cherish Alma's memory include her husband of 42 years, James R. McCracken; loving and...

Myrtle Elizabeth Arden

Myrtle Elizabeth Arden

Oct 20, 2020

Myrtle Robertson Arden 90, of Brevard went to be with our Heavenly Father on October 20, 2020. A native of Henderson County, she resided in Transylvania County for the past 62 years. She was the daughter of the late William Roy and Callie Laughter Robertson, preceded in death by her parents and her husband, John William (Bill) Arden. She was...

Sherri Lynn Fisher

Sherri Lynn Fisher

Oct 18, 2020

Sherri Lynn Hoxit Fisher, 58 went home to be with the Lord October 18, 2020. A native of Transylvania county She was proceeded in death by her parents, Barbara Cox Johnson, and Everette Monroe Hoxit, and a beloved granddaughter, Alexis Kaila Fisher. She leaves behind a son, Walter Simpson Fisher III, and a daughter, Amber Fisher Bussey; three granddaughters, Adia...

Bobby Dean Bishop

Bobby Dean Bishop

Oct 14, 2020

Bobby Dean Bishop, age 93, passed away on Wednesday, October 14, 2020. Bobby was born in Landrum, SC on October 3, 1927 to Elbert and Jessie (Lawter) Bishop. He moved to Tryon, NC at the age of 2 and that became his hometown. In 1945 he ventured up to New York and worked on the Hudson River Day Excursion boat...

Cleo Wood Galloway

Cleo Wood Galloway

Oct 13, 2020

Rosman – Cleo Wood Galloway, age 83, passed away on Tuesday, October 13, 2020. She was the daughter of the late Scott and Ivie Brown Wood. She was preceded in death by her husband, Floyd Galloway, son, Gary Galloway and grandson, Connor Galloway. Survivors include two sons, Tim Galloway of Rosman and Dale Galloway and wife Michelle of Sylva, two...

Robert Gary Gillespie

Robert Gary Gillespie

Oct 11, 2020

Brevard - Robert "Gary" Gillespie, 74, entered his heavenly home on Sunday, October 11, 2020. A native of Transylvania County, he was the son of the late Cicero and Gertrude Gillespie. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by brothers Kenneth and Virgil Gillespie and a sister, Doris Owen. Gary served his country for four years in...

Josephine Galloway Morgan

Josephine Galloway Morgan

Oct 9, 2020

Josephine Galloway Morgan passed away Friday, October 9, 2020 at Mission Hospital. Though she had endured significant health problems over her lifetime she remained active and was engaged in all things "family" until an accidental fall at her home resulted in life ending injuries. Jo was born September 9th, 1935 in Transylvania County. She briefly lived in Pickens County, SC....

Crawford Lowe

Crawford Lowe

Oct 8, 2020

Douglas 'Crawford' Lowe, 78, of Brevard, passed away at his home peacefully on Thursday, October 8, 2020, after a long illness. He was the son of the late Abe and Ruth Waldrup Lowe. He was preceded in death by his parents; sisters, Elizabeth Lowe, Polly Barak (Temple City, Ca), Irene Bunnell (Brevard), Grace Wilson (Brevard), Dottie Morgan (Rosman) and Helen...

Richard Harold Springston

Richard Harold Springston

Oct 5, 2020

Penrose – Richard Harold Springston, age 64, went home to be with the Lord on Monday, October 5, 2020. He was born in Sutton, WV on July 3, 1956. Richard was deeply loved by his family and will be greatly missed. Survivors include his loving wife of 38 years, Nancy JoAnne Springston, three sons, Jerimi Springston and wife Stephanie, Jason...

Guy Lee Mccall

Guy Lee Mccall

Oct 3, 2020

Brevard – Guy Lee McCall, age 78, passed away Saturday, October 3, 2020. He was the son of the late Volney and Ellen Orr McCall. He was preceded in death by his brothers, Bud, Jake, Jr, Tommy and Bobby, sisters, Lucy, Betty, Georgia and one infant son, Sherman. Guy Lee was known by many as the best bear hunter in...

Eddie Dean Chapman

Eddie Dean Chapman

Oct 3, 2020

Brevard - Eddie Dean Chapman, born on October 2, 1947, went to sleep waiting on Jesus to call him home on Saturday, October 3, 2020 at his SC home. He was the son of the late Cyrus Edward and Lottie Mae Dodson Chapman. He was preceded in death by his beloved brother, Lonnie Chapman. Survivors include his wife of 54...

Dorothy Lorraine Thomas

Dorothy Lorraine Thomas

Oct 1, 2020

Dorothy Lorraine Nicholson Thomas, 63, of Lake Toxaway, NC became present with the Lord on Thursday, October 1st, 2020. She was at Asheville Mission Hospital ED, surrounded by many of her loving family, when the Father ushered her into glory. She was daughter to the late J.C. and Frances Nicholson, who taught Dottie to love the Lord, to love her...

Mary Kathleen Hall

Mary Kathleen Hall

Sep 29, 2020

Mary Kathleen Hall, 76, of Brevard, passed away at her home peacefully on Tuesday, September 29th, 2020. She was surrounded by her loving family and a beautiful sunset as she entered into her heavenly home. She was the daughter of the late Robert and Lola Owen. She was preceded in death by her parents, husband, Lynwood Coleman Hall, and brothers,...

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