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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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Linda Uhler

Linda Uhler

Feb 5, 2020

Linda Uhler, a vibrant and gregarious lady, died and went to heaven on February 5, 2020. Her husband, Michael, was at her side as she slipped away. Born on January 29, 1940 in Los Angeles, California to the late Clifford and Frances Smart. She was preceded in death by her two older siblings, Marion and Allyn. Linda grew up in...

Andrew Mckelvey

Andrew Mckelvey

Feb 2, 2020

Rosman – Andrew Jackson "Jack" McKelvey, age 82, passed away Sunday, February 2, 2020. He was the son of the late John Crawford and Lila Surrette McKelvey. He was preceded in death by his wife Dorothy Galloway McKelvey, brothers, Bill and Bob McKelvey, sisters, Martha Whitson, Frances Stanley and June Salley and one granddaughter, Diamond Alexander. A native of Transylvania...

Ruth Cech

Ruth Cech

Jan 31, 2020

Ruth Cech departed this world to live in paradise with Christ Jesus on January 31, 2020. Ruth was born in Chicago, IL on December 9, 1931. She lived in Florida for 21 years and was a resident of Transylvania County for over 50 years. Her parents died in 1978 and her five older brothers preceded her in death. Ruth and...

Ernest "Shorty" Galloway

Ernest "Shorty" Galloway

Jan 28, 2020

Ernest "Shorty" LC Galloway, 85, of Brevard, husband of Mildred Phillips Galloway went on to be with the Lord, January 28, 2020 at Accordius Health of Brevard. A native of Jackson County, NC, he was the son of the late Alga and Cumile Owen Galloway. He was also preceded in death by his children Opal Ann Galloway, Ernest Nathan Galloway,...

John Dordoni

John Dordoni

Jan 25, 2020

JOHN FRANCIS DORDONI, AGE 94, OF PISGAH FOREST ON SATURDAY, JANUARY 25, 2020. HE WAS THE SON OF THE LATE JOSEPH & LINDA GARDELLA DORDONI. HE WAS PRECEDED IN DEATH BY HIS SISTERS, ELEANOR DORDONI AND JOAN HUNNELL and HUSBAND WILLIAM. HE WAS A VETERAN OF WW11 SERVING IN THE US ARMY IN FRANCE AND BELGIUM AT THE TIME OF...

Mildred Galloway

Mildred Galloway

Jan 21, 2020

Mildred T. Galloway, 89, of Rosman passed away on January 21, 2020 at Transylvania Regional Hospital with family members at her side. She was preceded by her mother and 3 siblings. She was also preceded in death by her husband, R.G. "Cotton" Galloway, one son, Rickey, one son-in-law Gene Schultz and numerous in-laws. She lived in Rosman for a number...

Patricia Ann Fisher

Patricia Ann Fisher

Jan 21, 2020

Patricia Ann Hunter Fisher age 68, a loving and devoted Wife, Mama, and Mammaw went home to be with her Lord and Savior on Tuesday Morning January 21, 2020 after a short but courageous battle with cancer. Pat was a native of Oconee County SC, but had resided most of her life in the Rosman area of Transylvania County. She...

Fred Houston Mccrary

Fred Houston Mccrary

Jan 19, 2020

Mr. Fred Houston McCrary of Brevard, NC peacefully passed away on Sunday, January 19, 2020 at the age of 89. He was born to the late Joseph and Mary Shipman McCrary on February 16, 1930, also of Brevard, NC. Fred was the youngest of his family which consisted of six brothers and four sisters. In addition to his parents he...

Tommy Holden

Tommy Holden

Jan 19, 2020

Tommy William Holden, age 70, went home to be with the Lord on Sunday, January 19, 2020. Mr. Holden was born on August 1, 1949 in Transylvania County, NC to the late Luther Monroe Holden and Eunice Cathleen Ward Holden. In addition to his parents, he was also preceded in death by his wife, Gayla Hope Holden; a daughter, Trisha...

Patricia Elaine Wells

Patricia Elaine Wells

Jan 18, 2020

Brevard - Patricia "Pat" Wells died on 1/18/2020 from a worn out, but loving and well used heart. She was the daughter of George and Lila Goings, who had high expectations and dreams for her. Her father, who had to drop out of school in the sixth grade to help support his family during the depression was determined for her...

Joseph Jones

Joseph Jones

Jan 10, 2020

Joseph Mitchell Jones, Jr., age 92, peacefully went home to be with the Lord on Friday, January 10, 2020 surrounded by his loving family at The Oaks of Brevard. Mr. Jones was born on February 1, 1927 in Transylvania County to the late Joseph Mitchell Jones, Sr. and Geneva Wilson Jones. He was a woodworker by trade and was a...

Roger Gray

Roger Gray

Jan 9, 2020

Roger Dale Gray was called home to be with the Lord on Thursday, January 9th, 2020 at the age of 64. He was born to Velvia Gray and Julia Banther Gray on October 7th, 1955 as the fourth of seven children. He loved and was dearly loved by his two daughters, two sons-in-law, and six grandchildren. Roger was recently retired...

Mark Valentine

Mark Valentine

Jan 8, 2020

Mark Twain Valentine, Jr of Pisgah Forrest passed peacefully on Wednesday January 8, 2020. Mark was born in Logan, WV on July 15, 1927 to the late Mark T. Valentine and Agnes Carney Valentine. He was preceded in death by his parents and his beloved wife Virginia After serving in the US Army and graduating from West Virginia University, he...

Mary Ellen Banks

Mary Ellen Banks

Jan 8, 2020

Brevard – Mary Suttles Banks, age 90 of Brevard, passed away Wednesday, January 8, 2020.

She was the daughter of the late William and Leoda Rippy Suttles. She was preceded in death by her husband, Horace Banks, one daughter, Sarah Whisnant, two brothers, William and Mack Suttles and one sister, Anne Owens.

Survivors include one...

Isabelle Reiner

Isabelle Reiner

Jan 7, 2020

The world is a little less bright because on Tuesday, January 7, 2020 this lovely lady, Isabelle Myers Noggle Reiner left it. She was born on August 5, 1922 to the late Harvey and Maud Myers Noggle in Circleville, OH. Survivors include her husband, Oscar Reiner, four nieces and a nephew. Born and raised in a small town in Ohio,...

Richard Dibartolo

Richard Dibartolo

Jan 5, 2020

Richard (Dick) W. DiBartolo of Brevard, NC, age 92, died peacefully at home surrounded by his family on Sunday, January 5, 2020 after a lengthy illness. He was born in Cleveland, Ohio on May 22, 1927 to Achille and Carmela DiBartolo. Mr. DiBartolo lived many years in Boca Raton, Delray Beach and Boynton Beach, Florida and then Kennesaw, Georgia before...

Shirley Boggs

Shirley Boggs

Jan 4, 2020

Shirley Jeaneen (Orrick) Boggs of Cedar Mountain, N.C passed away peacefully Saturday, January 4, 2020 with her husband Bobby Lee Boggs by her side. Shirley was born on November 23, 1932 in Lanett Alabama. Shirley was a wonderful mother to three children, Rhonda Leigh (Larry Sparks) of Birmingham, Alabama, Gregory Lynn (Kendall Callaway) of Birmingham, Alabama, and Susan Elaine of...

Frances Hightower Brown

Frances Hightower Brown

Jan 4, 2020

Frances Hightower Brown, age 79, of Pisgah Forest, passed away on Saturday, January 4, 2020. She was the daughter of the late Everette and Lucy Hightower. Survivors include one daughter, Teresa Erwin and husband John, three brothers, Everette Hightower, Jr. and wife Mary, Cecil Hightower and wife Susie and C.D. Hightower, two sisters, Ella Lee Parker and husband Larry and...

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