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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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Martha Louise Ohaus

Martha Louise Ohaus

Sep 18, 2020

Martha Louise Rausch Ohaus, daughter of Karl William Rausch and Lois Mildred Gilger Rausch, passed away quietly on September 18, 2020 at her home on Lake Toxaway, NC. Martha was born March 8, 1926 in Cleveland, Ohio where she spent her childhood. When she was a senior in high school, her family moved to Wilson, NC where she got "tar...

Marilyn Natasha Buchanan

Marilyn Natasha Buchanan

Sep 18, 2020

Rosman - Mairlyn "Natasha" Meyer Buchanan, 40, a native of Transylvania County, passed away, Friday September 18, 2020 at her residence. She was born to Rose Mary Wich and to Stanley John Meyer Sr, on Friday May 2, 1980, in the county of Sumter South Carolina, along with her siblings sister Kelly Kaden Meyer and brother Stanley John Meyer Jr....

Frances Lavahn Kincaid

Frances Lavahn Kincaid

Sep 14, 2020

Frances Lavahn Kincaid, age 90 of Brevard, NC died in peace and gratitude for a life enriched by friends and family on Monday, September 14, 2020. She was preceded in death by her husband, Richard Kincaid, sister, Norma Burr, and a brother, Custer Boggess, Jr. Mrs. Kincaid was born in West Virginia and moved to Ohio in 1951. She was...

Franklyn Wayne Menser

Franklyn Wayne Menser

Sep 14, 2020

Early on Monday, September 14, 2020, Franklyn W. Menser of Brevard, NC and Sugarloaf Shores, FL died in his sleep at the age of 77. Frank was born on April 24, 1943 in Paragould, AR. He grew up in Jonesboro, AR, El Paso, TX, and Las Cruces, NM (White Sands Missile Range) and graduated from high school in Chateauroux, France....

Roberta Ramey

Roberta Ramey

Sep 6, 2020

Roberta Tinsley Ramey, age 77 of Brevard went home to be with the Lord on Sunday, September 6, 2020. She was the daughter of the late George and Mary Etta Smith Tinsley. Roberta was a member of the Brevard Wesleyan Church. She loved her church family. Roberta especially adored her grandchildren. She enjoyed eating "peaches and puddin" at the Pisgah...

James Richard Daves

James Richard Daves

Sep 3, 2020

Cedar Mountain – James Richard "Junior" Daves, age 73, passed away on Thursday, September 3, 2020. He was the son of the late Lela Barton Daves. Survivors include his wife of 29 years, Linda Dianne Daves, children, Saronda Valadez, Linda Jane Collins, Chester Lee Flath and Shannon Resendiz all of Brevard, 15 grandchildren, 1 great grandchild, several nieces and nephews,...

Geneva Deleen Galloway

Geneva Deleen Galloway

Sep 1, 2020

Brevard - Geneva Deleen Galloway, age 83, went to her heavenly home with Jesus on Tuesday, September 1, 2020. She and Charlie were reunited at the pearly gates on their 68th wedding anniversary. Geneva was born April 13, 1937 to Dorothy Reece Owen and Marvin R.V. Allison in Brevard, NC. In 1971, Charlie and Geneva Galloway opened "Charlie's Tire Center"...

Mary Louise Tucker

Mary Louise Tucker

Sep 1, 2020

Mary Lou Tucker passed away unexpectedly on Tuesday, September 1, 2020. Mary Lou was born to Eugene & Rosetta Arrowood Tinsley on March 27, 1942. She was preceded in death by her husband Cleveland "Bud" Tucker, and her parents, Eugene & Rosetta Tinsley. She is survived by her daughter, Marche Tucker of Hendersonville and son, Douglas Tucker of Brevard, and...

Robert Walter Hinkle

Robert Walter Hinkle

Aug 24, 2020

Robert Walter Hinkle, age 89, went home to be with the Lord on Monday, August 24, 2020. He was the son of the late Walter and Della Cash Hinkle. He was preceded in death by his wife Emma Barton Hinkle, two brothers, Ray and Charles Hinkle and one sister, Alta Dufton. Mr. Hinkle proudly served his country in the U...

Charles James Rose

Charles James Rose

Aug 23, 2020

Hendersonville - Charles James Rose, age 84, passed away Sunday, August 23, 2020. A memorial mass will be held 10am, Tuesday, September 1, 2020 at Sacred Heart Catholic Church. Online condolences may be left at www.moodyconnollyfuneralhome.com Moody-Connolly Funeral Home and Crematory are caring for the family.

Paul Eugene Nicholson

Paul Eugene Nicholson

Aug 19, 2020

Paul Eugene "Papaw Spook" Nicholson of Middle Fork died at Kingsbridge in Brevard at the age of 88 on Wednesday August 19th, 2020. Born in Rosman in 1931, he was a lifelong resident of Transylvania County, though his largely self-taught expertise in hydraulics and engineering would lead him to travel the world. He always had a recommendation for a place...

Larry Eugene Lance

Larry Eugene Lance

Aug 16, 2020

Larry Eugene Lance, 75 years old, passed away on Sunday, August 16, 2020. Larry was a native of Transylvania Country and grew up in Brevard. He was the son of Ernest "Red" Lance and Gladys Smith, who both preceded him in death. He is also preceded in death by Hannelore W. Lance, his wife of 50 years.

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Paul Kohler

Paul Kohler

Aug 16, 2020

Brevard - Paul Douglas Kohler, born September 19, 1941, passed away on August 16, 2020 at 7:10 AM in Asheville, NC. Paul retired from the US Navy as a Master Chief after 26 years of service and two tours in Vietnam. Survivors include his loving daughter, Aine Nora Schardon Kohler, two brothers, Lester and John Kohler, two sisters-in-law, Doris and...

Barbara Anne Doughty

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

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

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

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

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

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...

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