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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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Rick Tilson

Rick Tilson

Apr 19, 2025

Ricky J. Tilson, age 68, passed away on April 19th, 2025 at his home.

Ricky was born on November 24th, 1956 in Highlands, North Carolina. He is survived by his mother Yvonne Burch, his wife Cindy Tilson, his sons Will Tilson and Michael Tilson, his grandchildren Layla Tilson, Weston Tilson, and Harper Tilson, and his sister Diane...

Brenda Kay Rider (Manley)

Brenda Kay Rider (Manley)

Apr 17, 2025

Brenda Manley Rider, age 78 of Brevard, died peacefully, surrounded by her family, on Thursday, April 17, 2025.

A lifelong resident of Transylvania County, she was born Brenda Kay Manley on July 29, 1946 to the late Robert Manley, Sr. and Helen Coren Manley. After attending Brevard High School, she worked for Belk and Ruth Originals making...

Donald "Don" Moody Mccarson

Donald "Don" Moody Mccarson

Apr 17, 2025

Penrose - DONALD (DON) MOODY MCCARSON PASSED AWAY PEACEFULLY ON APRIL 17, 2025, AT THE AGE 0F 88 FOLLOWING A STROKE IN NOVEMBER 2024.  HE IS CURRENTLY WITH HIS LORD AND SAVIOR JESUS CHRIST!

BORN ON SEPTEMBER 15 , 1936 IN HENDERSON COUNTY TO FATHER CLYDE DEWITT AND SUE JANE JONES MCCARSON.

IN ADDITION TO...

Angela Leigh Owen (Hooper)

Angela Leigh Owen (Hooper)

Apr 14, 2025

On Monday April 14, 2025 Angela Leigh Hooper went home to be with the Lord.

She was preceded in death by both her maternal and paternal grandparent's and her beloved father Furman Woody Hooper.

Angie is survived by her mother Helen Smith Lunsford, two daughters Jana, and Shari Hooper nine grandchildren James Goforth, Angel Cash,...

Edna Mae Hensley (Owen)

Edna Mae Hensley (Owen)

Apr 12, 2025

Brevard - Edna Mae Owen Hensley, 73, passed away peacefully on April 12, 2025.

A native of Transylvania County, Edna was born September 27, 1951 to Roy Clifford and Vera Gillespie Owen.  Edna retired from Transylvania County Department of Social Services after 20 years.  Edna continued to work several jobs with one being St Phillips Episcopal Church...

Ruby Cleo Hoxit Holden

Ruby Cleo Hoxit Holden

Apr 11, 2025

Ruby Cleo Hoxit Holden, age 84 of Brevard, went to be with her Lord and Savior Jesus Christ on Friday, April 11, 2025.

She was born in Jackson County, but became a resident of Transylvania County at a young age. She was a 1961 graduate of Brevard High School. On December 24, 1961 she married Carroll Samuel...

Larry Dean Nicholson

Larry Dean Nicholson

Apr 10, 2025

Brevard – Larry Nicholson of Knoxville, TN, formerly of Brevard passed away peacefully on April 10, 2025 and now with his Lord and Savior.

A native of Transylvania County, he was born on September 13, 1954 to John Dewey and Wilma Nicholson.

In addition to his father, he was preceded in death by his sister,...

Wallace Charles Gifford

Wallace Charles Gifford

Apr 9, 2025

Wallace "Wally" C. Gifford, 90, of 91 Whitfield Lane Hendersonville, NC passed away on Wednesday, April 9, 2025, following a sudden illness.

Born December 20, 1934 in Elgin, IL, he was the son of James T. Gifford Sr. and Florence Kenyon Gifford, who preceded him in death.

Wally attended Iowa State University before obtaining a...

Robert Vance Williams

Robert Vance Williams

Apr 4, 2025

Robert (Bob) Vance Williams, Jr., a fifth-generation native of Hendersonville, NC, passed away peacefully at his home on April 4, 2025, with family at his side. He was the son of Robert Vance Williams, Sr., of Spartanburg, SC, and Anne Williams of Hendersonville, both now deceased. He was also preceded in death by his only sibling, James Wiley Williams,...

Robert Charles Pastorino

Robert Charles Pastorino

Apr 1, 2025

Robert "Bob" Pastorino, 78, of Brevard, NC died on April 1, 2025. He was born in Mt.Prospect, IL in 1946 to Chalres and Anne Pastorino, attended Mt. Prospect High School and graduated in 1965. Shortly after graduating, Bob went to work with his father at G.L Simmons Co.

In 1968 he enlisted in the Navy and served...

Elaine Hunter (Barton)

Elaine Hunter (Barton)

Mar 31, 2025

Elaine Barton Hunter, age 82 of Lake Toxaway arrived safely on Heaven's shore on Monday, March 31, 2025.

A native of Transylvania County, Elaine was born on June 11, 1942 to the late Arthur William and Lucy Hall Barton. She graduated from Rosman High School and spent many years at Olin/Ecusta/P.H. Glatfelter, served as a substitute and...

Fred Dodson

Fred Dodson

Mar 29, 2025

Fred Dodson, age 92, of Rosman NC went home to be with his Lord and Savior Jesus Christ peacefully on Saturday March 29, 2025.

Born on February 19, 1933, in Rosman, Transylvania County, NC, he was the son of late Claude Edgar Dodson and Lola Aiken Dodson of Rosman NC. In addition to his parents, Fred is...

Shannon Eugene Breedlove

Shannon Eugene Breedlove

Mar 27, 2025

Shannon Eugene Breedlove

June 8, 1969 - March 27th, 2025

Shannon Breedlove was born on Sunday June 8th, 1969, in Transylvania County, NC and passed away from a long fight with asthma and other health conditions March 27th, 2025. We take comfort in knowing because of his deep and steadfast faith that he went to...

Kittie Winterhalter

Kittie Winterhalter

Mar 23, 2025

Kittie-Louise Marchant Winterhalter May 1, 1933 – March 23, 2025 Kittie-Louise Marchant Winterhalter, a resident of Brevard, NC, passed away peacefully on March 23, 2025, at the age of 91.

Born in West Haven, Connecticut on May 1, 1933, Kittie was the daughter of the late Edward Bradley Marchant and Louise Clark Marchant.

She was...

Margaret Burgess (Pruitt)

Margaret Burgess (Pruitt)

Mar 18, 2025

Brevard - Margaret P. Burgess, age 82, passed away on Tuesday, March 18, 2025.

Private services were held.

Online condolences may be left at www.moodyconnollyfuneralhome.com .

Moody Connolly Funeral Home is caring for the family.

Jennifer Lynn Munguia (Lloyd)

Jennifer Lynn Munguia (Lloyd)

Mar 17, 2025

Jennifer Lynn Munguia, born Jennifer Lloyd, departed this world at the young age of 40 years old. She died in her home in Sapphire, North Carolina. Jennifer was Born to Gayle and Bill Lloyd in Columbus, OH. She grew up in the small town of Raymond, OH. Jennifer attended Marysville High school and graduated a year ahead of her...

John Michael Harrison

John Michael Harrison

Mar 17, 2025

John Michael "Mike" Harrison of Pinebrook Group Home, Hendersonville, NC passed away Monday, March 17, 2025.

Mike was preceded in death by his parents, Richard and Betty Harrison, his maternal grandparents Roland and Nancy Fisher and his parental grandparents Clarence and Louise Morris.  He is survived by many cousins and friends.

Mike lived a challenged...

Randall Bert Jones

Randall Bert Jones

Mar 13, 2025

Randall Bert Jones, 67, of Lake Toxaway, died at his home surrounded by loved ones on Thursday, March 13, 2025.  He fought a lengthy battle with cancer and was ready to go to his Heavenly home.

He was preceded in death by two siblings, Ronald Wade Jones and Rhonda Diane Jones; his dad, Bert Jones; the love...

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