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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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Michael Ronnie Calloway
Jun 7, 2025
Cedar Mountain - Michael "Red" Ronnie Calloway passed away on June 7, 2025 doing something he loved.
Red was born on April 9, 1972 in Transylvania County. He was preceded in death by his father Ronnie Calloway, Papa Calloway, and his Grandma Norton.
He is survived by his son Dalton Calloway, wife Laura Calloway, mother...
Carrie Irene Leopard (Lewis)
Jun 5, 2025
In Loving Memory of Carrie Leopard
March 27, 1969 - June 5, 2025
It is with deep sorrow and much sadness that we announce the passing of Carrie Irene Lewis Leopard, a devoted wife, cherished mother, beloved friend, and faithful servant of Christ, who entered her Heavenly home on June 5, 2025 at the age...
John Edward King
May 31, 2025
It is with profound sadness that we announce the passing of John Edward King of College Walk, Brevard NC, who passed away on May 31, 2025 at the age of 89.
John was a beloved husband, father, grandfather, great grandfather and friend. His legacy of humor, kindness, and strength will continue to inspire all that knew him....
Tiffini Marie Heath
May 29, 2025
Tiffini Marie Heath, 52, of West Union, South Carolina, passed away unexpectedly on Thursday, May 29, 2025. Her loss comes as a tremendous shock to all who knew and loved her.
Tiffini dedicated her life to caring for others as a Registered Nurse, with a special devotion to serving elderly patients. She had an extraordinary heart, full...
Victoria Trent
May 25, 2025
With heavy hearts, we announce the passing of Victoria Amerible Gillespie Trent, who passed away on May 25, 2025, at the age of 96, surrounded by her loved ones.
She was born on July 21, 1928, in Transylvania County, NC, to the late Claude Elmer Gillespie and Victoria Gillespie. In addition to her parents, she was also...
Christeen Moore (Gibson)
May 20, 2025
Brevard – Christeen Gibson Moore went to be with the Lord on May 20, 2025. A native of Transylvania County, NC, she was born on June 19, 1936, to the late Lawrence and Bertha Gibson. In addition to her parents, she was also preceded in death by her husband, Lyndon Moore, a sister, Mary Snyder (Bill), and a brother-in-law,...
Walter Dabney Childress Iii
May 10, 2025
Walter Dabney (Dee) Childress III
2/15/1943-5/10/2025
He was a basketball star, playing for Pompano Beach High School, Chipola Junior College, and Birmingham-Southern College. He competed in two National Basketball Tournaments in Hutchinson, Kansas.
He held a bachelor's degree from Birmingham-Southern College and a master's degree from The University of Montevallo.
He...
Judith Lee Turner (Sonnemann)
May 6, 2025
Penrose - Judith S Turner, age 77 passed away at home on Tuesday May 6th after a brief illness.
Judy, as she preferred to be called, was born on March 28, 1948 to Roger and Helen Sonnemann.
Judy's favorite role was that as a Nana. She treasured her time with her grandchildren and never failed...
Doug Pace
May 1, 2025
Cedar Mountain - John Douglas Pace went to be with the Lord on May 1, 2025.
He was born on June 22, 1938, to Joe and Elizabeth Heath Pace at the family home on Reasonover Road. He was predeceased by his wife Thelma Jones Pace, daughter Regina Pace Bouye (Dickie), grandson Ryan Dieterich (Lonnie) and siblings Dorothy...
Doyle D Queen
Apr 30, 2025
Doyle Queen, 93, of Balsam Grove passed away peacefully on April 30, 2025, at his home surrounded by family.
He was born May 9, 1931, to the late Rev. Mance C. Queen and Lular Brown Queen. He is also preceded in death by four brothers Virgle, Spurgeon, Cecil, Lawrance "Cot" Queen, five sisters Oma Queen Smith, Minnie...
Timothy James Robinson
Apr 27, 2025
Brevard - Tim Robinson, age 82, passed away surrounded by his family on April 27, 2025.
He leaves behind his wife of 57 years, Elizabeth McNairy Robinson, and three daughters, Jill Robinson Bell, Amanda Overmyer, and Laura Jane Tay and sons-in-law Jay Overymyer and Roger Yob. He has seven grandchildren and was beloved older brother to Martha...
Cherylynn Eleanor Rosenfeldt
Apr 26, 2025
Cherylynn "Cheri" Shelton Rosenfeldt, 80 of Connestee Falls, North Carolina passed away peacefully at Transylvania Community Hospital on Saturday, April 26, 2025, after a brief illness.
She was born on August 18, 1944, in Milwaukee, WI to George Shelton and Lorraine Krauss.
In addition to her parents, Cheri was preceded in death by her son,...
Madora "Dora" Holden Wilson
Apr 24, 2025
MaDora "Dora" Holden Wilson, 92 of Pisgah Forest, North Carolina passed away peacefully at home on Thursday, April 24, 2025.
She was born on April 22, 1933, in Transylvania County to Winford Holden and Josie C. Hubbard.
In addition to her parents, she was proceeded in death by her loving husband Rev. David Wilson, Jr....
Gary Ruel Ashe
Apr 24, 2025
In Loving Memory of Gary Ruel Ashe
Gary Ruel Ashe, age 70, of Brevard, North Carolina, passed away peacefully at home on April 24th 2025.
Born in Brevard on August 23rd, 1954, to parents Clifton Ashe and Willie "Mae" Ashe, Gary was a beloved husband, father, grandpa, sibling, and friend. He brought joy, kindness, and...
James Paul Duncan
Apr 19, 2025
Etowah - James Paul Duncan, 3, passed away Saturday, April 19, 2025, in the arms of his parents at his home in Etowah. Several days before his passing, in the midst of what seemed to be utter darkness, James told his dadda that he was going to be a superhero. One of the definitions of a superhero is "someone...
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)
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
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...
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