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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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Marion Chamberlain
Oct 27, 2019
Brevard - Marion Chamberlain, 84, passed away Sunday, Oct. 27, 2019, at The Oaks of Brevard. She was born March 13, 1935, in upstate New York. Her parents and two brothers preceded her in death. She was a member of Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Brevard. Survivors include her husband, Herb, as well as several nieces and nephews, The family...
Ophelia Mccall
Oct 23, 2019
Ophelia Morgan McCall, 98, of Rosman, went to meet her Lord and Savior on Wednesday, October 23, 2019 at Transylvania Regional Hospital. She was the daughter of the late Jesse Roland Morgan and Suphronia Chapman Morgan. She was preceded in death by two sisters, Ruby and Viola; six brothers, Otis, Buren, Deavor, Dennis, Burlin and Willard Morgan; and daughter Joyce...
Annie Galloway Delk
Oct 22, 2019
It is with great sadness that the family of Annie Galloway Delk announces her passing after a brief illness on Tuesday, October 22, 2019, at the age of 87. Annie was a lifelong resident of Transylvania County and the City of Brevard. Annie was preceded in death by her loving husband of 54 years Willie "Bill" Delk; and her parents...
Spurgeon Mccall
Oct 19, 2019
Brevard – Spurgeon Esby McCall, age 75, passed away Saturday, October 19, 2019. A native of Transylvania County, he was the son of the late Esby and Mary Angeline Galloway McCall. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by two brothers, Jule and Jimmy McCall. Spurgeon was a Master welder whose shop was in the Cathey's Creek...
Lucy Bryson
Oct 19, 2019
Lucy Tinsley Bryson, age 91, of Brevard passed away on Saturday, October 19, 2019. Mrs. Bryson was born on January 31,1928 in Transylvania County, NC to the late Lewis and Bertie Thomas Tinsley. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Ules Bryson, and her brothers, Frank and Julius Tinsley. She taught school in the...
Ralph Mann
Oct 17, 2019
Ralph Leon Mann, Jr., 66, of Brevard passed away on Thursday, October 17, 2019. He was the beloved son of the late Ralph Mann, Sr. and Jane Taylor Mann. He was preceded in death by an infant brother John Carroll Mann. Survivors include two sisters, Pat Mann (Thurman Redmon) and Carolyn Griffin (Bill Griffin); two brothers Charlie Mann (Charlotte Pless)...
Marvella Mungerro
Oct 12, 2019
Brevard – Marvella Staton Mungerro, age 87, passed away Saturday, October 12, 2019 with her family by her side. A native of Transylvania County, she was the daughter of the late Edwin E. and Louella Galloway Stanton. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband Larry Mungerro, one brother, Harold Staton and two sisters, Charlotte...
Jerry Masters
Oct 11, 2019
Brevard – Jerry Earl Masters, age 75, passed away Friday, October 11, 2019. He was the son of the late Earl and Vinettie Rice Masters. He was preceded in death by his brother, Carl "Joe" Masters and three sisters, Glenda, Mable and Wanda Masters. Jerry was a master mechanic, woodworker and metal fabricator. He could do most anything and was...
Henry Castle
Oct 9, 2019
Etowah – Henry Raymond Castle, age 85, passed away Wednesday, October 9, 2019. He was the son of the late Henry and Alwina Urrey Castle. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife, Jean Castle, one son, Ryan Castle, one daughter, Diane Castle, one sister Alice Edelstien and one brother in law, Saul Edelstien. Mr....
Jimmie Ferguson
Oct 8, 2019
Jimmie Peterson Loftis Ferguson, age 90 of Brevard, NC passed from her earthly home to her heavenly home on October 8, 2019. She was the oldest child of the late Macie Wells Peterson and James Manuel Peterson. She was also preceded in death by her husband Charles R. Loftis, Sr. and her second husband Hayden T. Ferguson, Jr., one brother...
Sherrell Jackson Cofer
Oct 8, 2019
Sherrell Jackson Cofer, known and loved as Jack Cofer, was born in Cullman, Alabama on October 15,1933 and died on October 8, 2019, one week before his 86th birthday. He is survived by the wife of his youth, Verna Mae, their son Mickey, daughter-in-law Trina, four grandchildren and their spouses, Judah, Jonah, Jesse, and Jaazaniah, and four great grandchildren, Jude,...
Doris Pangle Rogers
Oct 6, 2019
Doris Pangle Rogers, age 92 of Rosman, passed away Sunday October 6th, 2019. She was the daughter of the late Bessie Pangle. Ms. Rogers was also preceded in death by her two brothers, Carlos and Alton Pangle. She retired from MB Industries Inc. after 37 years of service. Ms. Rogers was a lifetime member of Zion Baptist Church. She was...
John Dills
Oct 4, 2019
John Floyd Dills Jr., 86, passed away on October 4th, 2019. His parents were the late John Floyd Dills and Zena Dills. He was the only son with nine sisters. He attended Brevard High School and graduated from Swanannoa High School. He proudly served as a United States Marine. John was employed by General Motors in Detroit and retired from...
Jerry Bedford Collins
Oct 3, 2019
Jerry Bedford Collins, age 74, passed away on Thursday, October 3, 2019. Mr. Collins was born on August 15, 1945 in Transylvania County, NC to the late Charles Franklin Collins and Cora Lee Watson Collins. In addition to his parents, he was also preceded in death by a brother, Randall Collins, and two nephews, Michael and Jonathan Atwell. Mr. Collins...
Shirley Davis
Oct 3, 2019
Shirley Ennis Davis, age 96, our beloved mother and friend, passed away on the morning of Thursday, October 3, 2019. Since November 2010 Mrs. Davis resided at 86 Sunrise Lane, Pisgah Forest, NC 28768. She was preceded in death by her parents, her husband, Robert Lyle Davis, and her daughter, Linda Davis Anderson. Survivors include her son, Neil R. Davis;...
Reba Lance
Oct 2, 2019
In Memory of: Reba Kathleen Clayton Lance, 93, of Rosman NC was called to her heavenly home Wednesday October 2nd, 2019. She was born on March 14th, 1926 and was the daughter of the late Tom Clayton and Emma Conley Clayton. Reba was a loving wife, mother, grandmother, great grandmother and great great grandmother. She loved the lord and prayed...
Edward Milton Sullens
Sep 29, 2019
Edward Milton Sullens, age 73, of Pisgah Forest passed away Tuesday, September 29, 2019. He was the son of the late Homer Edward and Flora Lee "Jeanne" Lorraine Sullens. He was preceded in death by his wife Carolyn Baynard Sullens, two sisters, Carol Glass and Ruby Anne Frady and one brother, Erby Glass. Edward was employed by US Air as...
Ila Israel
Sep 29, 2019
Ila Stophel Israel, age 88 of Rosman, passed away on Sunday, September 29, 2019. She was the daughter of the late Holland and Ollie Stophel and the late Harrison and Cora Owen. In addition to her parents, she was also preceded in death by her husband of 52 years, Albert Israel, her brothers, Manuel and Ken Stamey, and her sister,...
Howard Hyatt
Sep 27, 2019
Howard B. Hyatt, age 88, of Brevard, passed away on Friday, September 27, 2019. He was the son of the late Ed and Elizabeth Ray Hyatt. He was preceded in death by his wife of 50 years, JoVhenell Hyatt and two sisters, Margie Hall and Ruth Kimberly. Mr. Hyatt was a member of Carrs Hill Baptist Church where he served...
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