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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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Lois Pressley

Lois Pressley

Jun 20, 2017

Lois Adalene Holden Pressley, 79, of Rosman, NC, was called to her heavenly home Monday, June 20, 2017. She was born on July 4, 1937 and was the daughter of the late Robert A. and Ethel Masters Holden. Lois was a loving wife, mother, grandmother and friend. She loved the Lord and her church family, and served selflessly for 37...

Burton Bass

Burton Bass

Jun 20, 2017

Burton "Bud" Bass, 85, of Brevard passed away on Tuesday, June 20, 2017 at his residence. He was born in Waukee, Iowa on April 16, 1932 to the late Bert and Agnes Stump Bass. Mr. Bass was preceded in death by the love of his life, Darlene Bass on June 9, 2017; son, William Burton "Buddy" Bass; and a sister,...

Danny Shetters

Danny Shetters

Jun 19, 2017

Sapphire – Danny Ray Shetters, 56, passed away on Monday, June 19, 2017. He was the son of the late Donald Edward Shetters. He was preceded in death by his brother, Steven Randall Shetters and sister; Rhonda Faye Allott. Survivors include his mother; Ellen Faye Morgan Shetters, wife; Linda Osteen Shetters, sons; Ethan Shetters of Clayton, GA and Nathan Orr...

Austin Rhoden

Austin Rhoden

Jun 18, 2017

Brevard – Austin Lee Rhoden, 15, passed away on Sunday, June 18, 2017. He was the son of Shaunda Shipman and husband Wayne of Brevard and Robert Rhoden and wife Destiny of Belton, SC. He was preceded in death by his brother, Joshua Rhoden; great- grandfathers, Walter McKinney and Vernon Shirley; great- grandmother, Lois Shirley; and grandfather, Roy Rhoden. Survivors...

Steven Mccall

Steven Mccall

Jun 18, 2017

Brevard – Steven S. McCall, 44, passed away on Sunday, June 18, 2017. He was the son of the Farris McCall and wife Sandra of West Union, SC and Shirley Gillette McCall husband Lynn Duncan of Marshall, NC. Survivors include his grandmother; Mattie McCall of Balsam Grove and sister; Beth Wilson and husband Steve of Brevard and faithful companion, his...

Margaret Chappell

Margaret Chappell

Jun 15, 2017

Margaret Jean Chappell (Long) 1939-2017 Margaret Long Chappell, 78, passed away unexpectedly on Wednesday, June 15, 2017. A lifelong resident of Transylvania County, she was an incredibly loving wife, mother, grandmother, second-mother and friend to so many. She devoted her life to caring for and nurturing all those around her. Her greatest passions were cultivating her beautiful gardens, spending time...

Lyman Bradley

Lyman Bradley

Jun 13, 2017

Rosman – Lyman Bradley went to his Eternal Home peacefully, ever present with his Lord Jesus Christ on Tuesday, June 13, 2017 after two years of lingering illness's. He was 70 years old. Survivors include his wife Linda of 49 years; son Landon and wife Heather; two grandsons, Corbin and Cayson; sisters, Dorothy, Sue, Birdel, Billie Rae, Jamie, Gwendolyn; several...

Shirley Cison

Shirley Cison

Jun 12, 2017

Travelers Rest, SC – Shirley Owen Cison, 79, formerly of Brevard was called to heaven on Monday, June 12, 2017. She was the daughter of the late Glen Owen. She was preceded in death by her husband; Clifford Cison, daughters; Cathy Murphy Davis and Joyce Murphy Reese, grandson; Danny Davis. Survivors include her mother; Lois Owen, son; Lawton Murphy, two...

Alice Darlene Bass

Alice Darlene Bass

Jun 9, 2017

Alice "Darlene" Bass, 83, passed away on Friday, June 9, 2017. She was born in Monmouth, IL June 16, 1933 to the late William and Freida Value Carnes. She was preceded in death by her son; William Burton "Buddy" Bass, in laws; Bert and Agnes Bass, infant sister, Pearl Carnes, 5 brothers; Bill, Harold, Leroy, Ralph and Richard Carnes and...

Geneva Thomas

Geneva Thomas

Jun 8, 2017

Lake Toxaway - Geneva Jones Thomas, 94, was called home to heaven by her Savior Thursday, June 8 2017, after a long and full life. Geneva was born November 25, 1922 and was the daughter of the late James and Pearl Jones. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by a husband, Frank Thomas, a son John...

Maxine Fish

Maxine Fish

Jun 7, 2017

Maxine Davidson Fish ETOWAH - Maxine Davidson Fish, age 92, formally of Murphy, passed away June 7, 2017, after a brief illness. She was preceded in death by her husband B.J. Fish, her son John William Fish, and her son-in-law Wayne Mansfield. She is survived by her daughter Nancy Mansfield of Tuscaloosa, AL and daughter-in-law Dianne Watson Fish of Etowah,...

Lillian Chapman

Lillian Chapman

Jun 5, 2017

Lillian Dodgin Chapman of the Quebec Community was called to her eternal home on June 5, 2017. She was born May 13, 1918 in the Quebec Community of Transylvania County, NC. She was one of three girls born to James Perry Dodgin and Beulah Arlesa Miller. She married Medford Chapman on Aug. 3, 1935 in Pickens, SC. Lillian and Medford...

Birdell Garren

Birdell Garren

Jun 5, 2017

Birdell Phillips Garren, 89, departed her physical life on earth to enter her spiritual life in heaven on Monday, June 5, 2017. She was born November 27 1927 to the late Hester W. and Hattie M. Phillips. She was preceded in death by her husband; Earl G. Garren and nine siblings. Birdell took pride in being a loving wife, mother...

William Gill

William Gill

May 29, 2017

Sapphire – William "Bill" Gill, 65, passed away on Monday, May 29, 2017. He was the son of the late Gordon and Kathryn Gill. Survivors include his sons; Brian William Gill of Sapphire and Aaron Matthew Gill of Newman, GA, daughter; Courtney Franklin of Bethlehem, GA, sister; Donna Cook of Providence, RI and five grandchildren. Memorial services will be held...

Alton Pangle

Alton Pangle

May 27, 2017

Alton Elvis "Tenner" Pangle, 84, proud veteran of the United States Army, beloved husband, father, grandfather, great-grandfather, uncle and friend, passed away Saturday May 27, 2017 at The Elizabeth House in Hendersonville. Alton was a Deacon at Zion Church in Rosman, he retired from Dupont after 33 years, an avid NASCAR fan and animal lover. Mr. Pangle was born in...

Debra Walker

Debra Walker

May 26, 2017

Pisgah Forest – Debra Jean Wicker Walker, 55, went home to be with the Lord on Friday, May 26, 2017. A native of Transylvania County she was preceded in death by her father, James Beecher Wicker, and her husband, Eugene Walker. Mrs. Walker was a very active member of Turkey Creek Baptist Church. She was a Tax Appraiser employed by...

Florence Jeffers

Florence Jeffers

May 26, 2017

Brevard – Florence Thompson Jeffers, 86, passed away on Friday, May 26, 2017. She was the daughter of the late Joseph and Modest Thompson. She was preceded in death by her husband; Frank Jeffers, Sr. and a son, Reginald Amon Jeffers. Survivors include her son; Sonny Jeffers of Brevard, daughter; Beth Oliver of Pisgah Forest and Colleen Jose and husband...

Freddy Marion Austin

Freddy Marion Austin

May 24, 2017

Mills River – Freddy Marion Austin, 77, passed away on Wednesday, May 24, 2017. He was the son of the late Coy and Ruth Westall Austin. He was preceded in death by his brother, Tommy Austin. Survivors include his wife of 55 years; Frenda McCall Austin, mother in law; Mattie McCall of Balsam Grove, sons; Marty Austin and wife Debbie...

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