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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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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,...

Debbie Sue Felker

Debbie Sue Felker

Sep 26, 2020

Debbie S. Felker passed away peacefully on Saturday September 26, 2020 in the Elizabeth House after a three-year fight with Pancreatic Cancer. She is survived by husband Marti, daughters, Tamra Thacker (Randy) of Howell MI, Michele Salmon (Scott) of Fort Scott KS, and a daughter-in-law Jeanette Felker of Toledo OH. She was preceded in death by son Mark Felker. Debbie...

Cecil Clarence Sanders

Cecil Clarence Sanders

Sep 25, 2020

Cecil Sanders, age 89 of Sapphire, passed away peacefully on Friday, September 25, 2020. He was the son of the late Isaiah and Ola Norton Sanders. He was precededed in death by his wife of 62 years, Hilda Sanders, one daughter, Irma Sanders Shelton, one sister, Evon Taylor and three brothers, Ray, Robert, and Lane Sanders. Cecil had a 22...

Nancy Rae Pearce

Nancy Rae Pearce

Sep 20, 2020

Brevard - Nancy Rae Pearce, age 79, passed away September 20, 2020. She is preceded in death by her partner, Rebecca Smith, her parents, Betty and Raymond Pearce of Rockford, Illinois and brother John R. Pearce, Sorrento, Florida. Her kind and loving spirit will be missed by many especially her sister Susan Donaldson (Dave)Brevard, sister in law Sherrie Pearce of...

Raymond Augustus Fisher

Raymond Augustus Fisher

Sep 20, 2020

Lake Toxaway – Raymond Augustus Fisher, age 59, passed away Sunday, September 20, 2020. He was born on January 11, 1961 to the late Luther and Augusta Galloway Fisher. Raymond was a graduate of Rosman High School. He was a construction worker by trade and loved the outdoors spending most of his spare time fishing and camping. Raymond was a...

Danny Louis Baynard

Danny Louis Baynard

Sep 19, 2020

Brevard – Danny Louis Baynard, age 63, passed away on Saturday, September 19, 2020. He was the son of the late ML and Jane Wilde Baynard. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by two brothers, Larry and Timmy Baynard and one sister, Rena McCall. Danny was a construction worker by trade. He enjoyed playing golf and...

Linda Lee Sentelle

Linda Lee Sentelle

Sep 19, 2020

Pisgah Forest – Linda Sentelle, age 75 passed away Saturday, September 19, 2020. Linda was born and raised in the Wolf Creek section of Jackson County to the late Loren and Thelma Owen. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by three sisters, Mary Rose Hoxit, Emma Faye Fletcher and Patsy Cagel. She attended Tammassee Boarding School...

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