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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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Agatha Ann Westerhoff

Agatha Ann Westerhoff

Mar 3, 2020

Hendersonville - Agatha "Aggie" Libassi Westerhoff passed away peacefully after a hard-fought battle with Pancreatic cancer on Tuesday, March 3, 2020. Born September 11, 1948, in Scranton, PA, she is predeceased by her parents, Jessie and Anthony Libassi of Scranton, PA, and her late husband, Jack Westerhoff, of Joliet, IL. Aggie worked as an OR Nurse at the Washington Hospital...

John Howard Peterson

John Howard Peterson

Mar 2, 2020

John Howard Peterson of Brevard passed away peacefully at his home on Monday March 2, 2020 surrounded by loving family. He was the son of the late James Manual Peterson and Macie Wells Peterson. In addition to his parents, he is preceded in death by his son, John Smith Peterson, his brother, Abner Frank Peterson, and his sister Jimmie Peterson...

Royce Robert Baker

Royce Robert Baker

Feb 29, 2020

Brevard – Royce Robert Baker, age 85, passed away on Saturday, February 29, 2020. He was the son of the late Elmer and Florence Holden Baker. He was also preceded in death by one brother, Davis "Red" Baker and one niece, Cindy Stephenson. Royce was employed by Ecusta for more than 40 years. He enjoyed fishing and drag racing. He...

Martha Whitmire

Martha Whitmire

Feb 29, 2020

Pisgah Forest - Martha Faye Owen Whitmire, 80, was promoted to heaven on Saturday, February 29, 2020. She was born July 6, 1939, in Transylvania County, one of five children in the family of Homer and Edna Owen of Silversteen community. She was preceded in death by her husband Russell Whitmire, two children, Terri Cagle and Todd Whitmire and two...

Larry English

Larry English

Feb 26, 2020

Rosman – Larry English, age 71, passed away on Wednesday, February 26, 2020. He was the son of the late Hilton and Julia Chavis English. He was preceded in the death by his sister, Magdalene Lee. Larry was a Vietnam Veteran. He enjoyed hunting, fishing, traveling and riding his Harley throughout the country. He was an avid woodworker and a...

Daniel Landreth

Daniel Landreth

Feb 24, 2020

Pisgah Forest – Daniel Rey "Dirt" Landreth, age 36, Monday February 24, 2020. He was the son of the late Lisa Roso. He was preceded in death by his maternal grandparents, Edward and Correania Roso and paternal grandfather, John Landreth. Daniel was an amazing tattoo artist. He enjoyed rap music with his favorite rapper being Emenem. He was a loyal...

Darrell Owens

Darrell Owens

Feb 22, 2020

Darrell Vernie Owens, age 60, passed away on Saturday, February 22, 2020. Mr. Owens was born in Transylvania Co., NC on June 1, 1959 to Rev. Wallace Vernie Owens and the late Annie Bell Owen Owens. In addition to his mother, he is also preceded in death by a sister. Survivors include his wife, Susie; his father, Rev. Wallace Vernie...

Jerry Owen

Jerry Owen

Feb 21, 2020

Jerry Richard Owen, age 75, a God-Fearing Christian man of Brevard, NC, made his heavenly journey on February 21, 2020. He was the loving husband of Brenda Wise Owen. They shared almost 50 years of marriage. He was the example of an extraordinary husband, daddy, granddaddy, and friend. Jerry was a special man with a calling as a helper of...

Leo Andrew Worley

Leo Andrew Worley

Feb 20, 2020

Rev. Leo A. Worley, of Pisgah Forest, went home to be with the Lord on February 20, 2020. He was born June 20, 1927 in Madison County. The Lord blessed him and his wife Freda with 49 years together before she went on to be with the Lord. He began his ministry over 60 years ago as a youth pastor...

Shirley Petit

Shirley Petit

Feb 18, 2020

Shirley Galloway Petit went home to be with the Lord on Tuesday, February 18 she was 84 years old. She peacefully passed surrounded by her family after a long battle with Alzheimer's. Shirley was born on September 30, 1935 in a small cabin in Lake Toxaway, North Carolina. She was a graduate of Rosman High School. Shortly thereafter she met...

Bret Stewart

Bret Stewart

Feb 17, 2020

Brevard - Bret James Stewart, born August 30th, 1973, passed away at his home on February 17th, 2020 at the age of 46. A Transylvania County native, Bret got his Bachelor's Degree in English at Brevard College before going on to get his Master's Degree in Philosophy, as well as a second Master's Degree in Divinity. Prior to his passing,...

Kenneth Wayne Craig

Kenneth Wayne Craig

Feb 17, 2020

Kenneth W. Craig, age 65, passed away unexpectedly on Monday, February 17, 2020 in Asheville, NC. Ken was born in Glen Rose, TX on July 14, 1954 to Donald H. Craig and Norma J. (Ross) Robinson. He married Rosemarie Benson on Aug 24, 1978. Ken was an Attorney and he received his Juris Doctorate from the University of Mississippi on...

Donna Mccall

Donna Mccall

Feb 16, 2020

Lake Toxaway – Donna Anders McCall, age 79, passed away Sunday, February 16, 2020 surrounded by her family that she loved so much. A native Transylvania County, she was the daughter of the late Parmer and Ethel Devore Anders. She was preceded in death by her husband, Archie McCall. Donna enjoyed the outdoors, gardening, working with her flowers and being...

Emily Jean Jones

Emily Jean Jones

Feb 5, 2020

Emily Jean Jones, age 84, passed away on Wednesday, February 5, 2020. Mrs. Jones was born on May 23, 1935 in Springfield, IL to the late John H. White and Emma Fix White. In addition to her parents she was also preceded in death by her husband, Robert H. Jones and a nephew, Troy White. Mrs. Jones received her BA...

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,...

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