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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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James Kenneth Anders

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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...

Parker Waymon Pace

Parker Waymon Pace

Jun 19, 2020

Parker Waymon Pace, 83, husband of Anne R. Pace of Brevard, NC, went to be with his Lord and Savior on Friday, June 19, 2020. He was home surrounded by his family. Born in Rocky Bottom, SC, he was the son of the late Milton C. Pace and Esther A. Pace. Parker was a member of Pisgah Forest Baptist Church...

Wanda Patricia Hampton

Wanda Patricia Hampton

Jun 18, 2020

Patricia Galloway Hampton, 80, of Pisgah Forest, passed away on Thursday, June 18, 2020, at Elizabeth House in Flat Rock. Born in Transylvania Count on June 18, 1940, she was the daughter of the late Carl and Ida Owen Galloway. Patricia was preceded in death by her husband Bill Hampton, and also by her brothers, Bill Galloway, Ivan Galloway, and...

Maechel Ole Patterson

Maechel Ole Patterson

Jun 17, 2020

Maechel "Mike" Ole Patterson, age 79 of Brevard, NC formerly of Aurora, NC, passed away on Wednesday, June 17, 2020 at the Memorial Campus of Mis-sion Hospitals. Mike was born on May 31, 1941 in Riverside, CA. He served in the United States Marine Corps and had served as a Town of Aurora Commissioner for four years. Mike was a...

Brenda Ashe

Brenda Ashe

Jun 16, 2020

Rosman - Brenda "Gail" Ashe died peacefully in her home surrounded by family June 16th, 2020. She was the daughter of the late Bud and Jessie Wikle McFalls. She was preceded in death by two brothers, Paul Lewis and James Bud McFalls. She was a devoted Christian woman who loved Christ and her Rosman Baptist Tabernacle church family. Her entire...

James Harron

James Harron

Jun 16, 2020

Brevard - James Gaston Harron, 88, passed away on Tuesday, June 16, 2020. Known by his family as "Hoyt", he was born on July 9, 1931 to the late James Gaston and Eva Harron. He is preceded in death by his sisters, Virginia Roberts and Doris Truluck. In his early years he served his country in the Air Force as...

Ethel Brock Horton

Ethel Brock Horton

Jun 11, 2020

Ethel Mae (Brock) Horton went to be with our Lord and Savior on Thursday, June 11, 2020 after 94 wonderful years on this earth. Ethel was a faithful wife, homemaker, and devout Christian; she raised two devoted children whom both preceded her in death, Dalton Wilson Horton and Gwen (Horton) West. She was also preceded in death by her loving...

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