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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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Barbara Anne Doughty
Aug 15, 2020
Cedar Mountain - Barbara Anne (Chandler) (Hanneman) Doughty was restored to full health and is in the presence of her King in Heaven on Saturday, August 15, 2020. Survivors include her children, Sharon Washam, Harold Hanneman and Robert Hanneman, grandchildren, and great-grandchildren. She is also survived by her brother Charles Chandler and sister Mary Funk and their extended family. Barbara...
Nancy Ann Carlson
Aug 12, 2020
Brevard - Nancy Carlson, age 90, died peacefully at home on Wednesday, August 12, 2020 surrounded by her family.
Survivors included the love of her life, her husband of 71 years, Charles Carlson, four daughters, Teresa Sergeant and husband Mike, Kathleen Carlson, Elizabeth Carlson and Laura Turnage and husband Ed and many grandchildren and great grandchildren whom...
Pauleen Hamilton
Aug 8, 2020
Pauline "Polly" Hamilton, age 89 of Elmcroft of Hendersonville, went home to be with the Lord on Saturday, August 8, 2020. She lived most of her life in Little River. Mrs. Hamilton was the daughter of the late Alvin and Rachel Hoxit, was the oldest of her siblings, and was the wife of the late Melvin Hamilton who died in...
Myrna Delores Mulkey
Jul 31, 2020
Myrna Mulkey passed peacefully from this world on the evening of July 31, 2020 at her home in Indian Land, South Carolina. Myrna spent most of her life in Brevard and was educated in the Transylvania Schools. She graduated from Brevard High School and Brevard College. She furthered her education at East Tennessee State University where she met her soulmate,...
Peggy Noteka Anders
Jul 28, 2020
On Monday, July 27, 2020 James Kenneth Anders of Brevard passed away at the age of 84.
On Tuesday, July 28, 2020 Peggy Allen Anders of Brevard passed away at the age of 82 after succumbing to injuries they both received from a fatal car accident.
James Kenneth Anders (Kenny) is the son of the...
Pauline Elizabeth Cassell
Jul 27, 2020
Pauline "Polly" Elizabeth Case Cassell, age 96, went home to be with her Lord and Savior on July 27, 2020. She was preceded in death by her husband, Thern Cassell; her daughters, Phyllis Griffiths and Gloria Hendershot; her grandson, Michael O'Kelly; her great grandson, Tre Hendershot; and great-great granddaughter, Aliyana Cassulis. She is survived by her sister Evelyn Stephens of...
James Kenneth Anders
Jul 27, 2020
On Monday, July 27, 2020 James Kenneth Anders of Brevard passed away at the age of 84.
On Tuesday, July 28, 2020 Peggy Allen Anders of Brevard passed away at the age of 82 after succumbing to injuries they both received from a fatal car accident.
James Kenneth Anders (Kenny) is the son of the...
Jency Mccall Lambert
Jul 24, 2020
Jency McCall Lambert, 87, of Brevard went to be with her Lord and Savior on July 24, 2020, ten days after her beloved husband Richard passed away. She was born in Transylvania County, NC on November 16, 1932 to the late Archie McCall and Vinessa Owen McCall Neill. Along with her parents and husband, she was preceded in death by...
Joan Stecker
Jul 24, 2020
Joan Ruth Stecker, 93, of Pisgah forest, passed away July 24, 2020, in her home with her family at her side after a long illness. She was the daughter of, Newlin and Ida Mae Allan, born March 19, 1927 in Manitowoc WI. She is survived by her loving husband of 47 years Joseph Stecker, 3 children: Bob McAlpin, Richard McAlpin...
Kenneth Edwin Angel
Jul 17, 2020
Kenneth Edwin Angel, age 89, of Etowah, North Carolina, died at his home on July 17, 2020. He was the oldest of seven children born to William Grover Angel and wife, Evelyn Early Angel on November 27, 1930. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his first wife, Dorothy "Dot" McCoy Angel and daughter, Janet Angel...
Joel Bond Stevenson
Jul 16, 2020
Joel Bond Stevenson died on July 16, 2020 in Brevard, NC.
Joel was born April 16, 1942, to Mary (Wilson) Stevenson and J.J. Stevenson in Asheville. He attended Brevard College and Western Carolina University then earned his law degree from the University of North Carolina Chapel Hill. He practiced law in Asheville for four decades and retired...
Linda Kay Kolb
Jul 16, 2020
Lin Kolb, age 71 of Brevard, passed away peacefully on July 16, 2020, at Mission Hospital in Asheville, NC surrounded by her three devoted men: Ken (husband of 48 years), Erik (son), and Bryan (son). Ken was in the ICU holding Lin's hand when she passed; Erik and Bryan were virtually present through video chat. Despite challenges posed by the...
Richard Randolph Lambert
Jul 14, 2020
Richard Randolph "Dick" Lambert, 88, of Brevard went to be with his Lord and Savior on July 14, 2020. He was born in Cherokee on March 19, 1932 to the late Hugh and Ava Lambert and was proud of his Cherokee heritage. Along with his parents, he was preceded in death by his siblings Paul, Arthur, Albert (Curly), Mary, Virginia,...
Joyce Gray Young
Jul 11, 2020
Brevard - Joyce Gray Young passed away peacefully at the age of 78 on Saturday, July 11th, 2020 surrounded by her children and family. As a wife and mother, Joyce was the definition of unconditional love and would impact everyone she encountered with her infectious smile. She was always prepared to offer a song and loved singing and music. Joyce...
Arthur Glenn Riddle
Jul 10, 2020
Arthur Glen Riddle, Jr. went home to be with his Lord on Friday, July 10, 2020. He was the son of the late Arthur Glenn, Sr. and Dolly Mae McKinney Riddle. He was preceded in death by his two children, the late Arthur Collan Riddle and the late Janice Renee Riddle, his brothers- the late Larry Riddle and the late...
Jewell Marcella Mimms
Jul 4, 2020
Jewell Marcella Blankenship Mimms of Brevard, NC went to her eternal home July 4, 2020. Born April 24, 1937 in Stecoah, NC to George Arthur and Effie Mae Blankenship, Jewell was the youngest of their 11 children. In addition to her parents she was preceded in death by her husband Joseph L. Mimms, along with nine of her siblings: Herbert...
Charles Garren
Jun 30, 2020
Cedar Mountain - Charles Thomas Garren (Tommy) went to be with his Lord and Savior on Tuesday, June 30, 2020. Tommy loved mountain music, animals, and flowers in the garden. He especially loved his westerns. He worked many years at the B&B Feed Store, DuPont on the cleaning crew and finally at Brevard High School as a custodian. He wanted...
Rosa Marie Rollins
Jun 29, 2020
Pisgah Forest – Rosa Marie Queen Rollins, age 79, went home to be with her Lord and Savior Monday, June 29, 2020. She is the daughter of the late Simpson Queen, Sr. and Alzena Bradley. She loved her grandchildren and dog, Lily, and enjoyed sewing, gardening, flowers, puzzles, church social gatherings and bingo. Her kind heart and beautiful smile was...
Norma Raines
Jun 26, 2020
Norma Raines passed away Friday, June 26 after a short illness at the age of 94. She was preceded in death by her husband Thomas Raines (1985), son-in-law Bill, grandson Toby, as well as all four siblings and her parents. She is survived by two daughters Brenda and Kathy (Lee), four grandsons Chris (Beth), Byron (Deborah), Aaron (Michelle), Ryan (April),...
Anita Ann Chapman
Jun 20, 2020
Anita Green Chapman "Mamaw", 70, wife of William Larry Chapman of Rosman, went home to meet her lord and savior on Saturday June 20, 2020 with her husband and daughter by her side. She was the daughter of the late Robert and Alma Green, sister of the late Lynn Green. She is survived by the love of her life Larry...
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