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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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Arvle Manley

Arvle Manley

Mar 5, 2017

Brevard – Arvle Frank Manley, 87 passed away peacefully on Sunday, March 5, 2017 with his loving wife by his side. He was the son of the late Doyle and Renzie Owen Manley. He was preceded in death by his brother, Tommy Manley. Mr. Manley proudly served his country in the U. S. Army. Survivors include his wife of 59...

Willa Jones

Willa Jones

Mar 2, 2017

Brevard - Willa Mae Jones, 90, went home to be with the Lord on Thursday, March 2, 2017. She was the daughter of the late Henson and Genieva Morris Owens. Survivors include her sons; Kermit McCall and wife Barbara of Rutherfordton, NC, Cecil James McCall and wife Helen of Brevard and Curtis Joseph McCall of Alabama, daughters; Annie Mae Turner...

Virginia Valentine

Virginia Valentine

Mar 1, 2017

Virginia Kathleen Valentine Virginia Kathleen Valentine, of Pisgah Forest passed peacefully to her eternal rest on Wednesday, March 01, 2017. She was born Virginia Kathleen Mulllins, August 16, 1930 in Logan, WV to Roy and Freda Mullins. In 1951, she married Mark Valentine and moved to Akron, OH where she lovingly raised three children. In 1989, Virginia and Mark retired...

Victor Rosario-Pagan

Victor Rosario-Pagan

Feb 25, 2017

Brevard – Victor Rosario-Pagan, 63, passed away on Saturday, February 25, 2017. He was the son of the late Benjamin and Antonia Pagan Rosario. He was preceded in death by 3 brothers. Survivors include his son Victor J. Roasio; daughter, Lizyvette Rosario; brothers, Carlos and Javier Rosario and 8 grandchildren. Private family services will be held. Online condolences may be...

Kathleen Ball

Kathleen Ball

Feb 24, 2017

Brevard – Kathleen Golden Ball, 89, went home to be with the Lord on Friday, February 24, 2017. A native of Jackson County, she was the daughter of the late James and Juanita Louella Mathis Golden and was the wife of the late Cecil F. Ball. She was also preceded in death by daughters Darlene Patterson, Frances Shook, Wanda Metcalf;...

James Norman

James Norman

Feb 23, 2017

Brevard – James Lloyd Norman, 91, passed away on Thursday, February 23, 2017. Born in Sylva, NC, he was the son of the late Sam and Mell Norman. He was preceded in death by his wife of 62 years, Carrie J. Norman, as well as brothers, Robert Norman, Clyde Norman, Allen Norman, Ray Norman, and sisters, Virgie Queen, Ruby Norman,...

Jessie Roe

Jessie Roe

Feb 22, 2017

Pisgah Forest - Jessie Gwendolyn Chapman Roe. died at home February 22, 2017 at 9:40 PM, with family at her side, in Pisgah Forest, North Carolina. She was born in Kenova, West Virginia on August 16, 1926, and was 90 years young. She was preceded in death by her parents, Gwinn Brothers Chapman and Chloe Maynard Chapman Kelly, a brother,...

Robert Lupton

Robert Lupton

Feb 22, 2017

Pisgah Forest - Robert R. "Bob" Lupton, 87, went home to be with the Lord on Wednesday, February 22, 2017. He was born on October 28, 1929 to the late Arnot and Irene Dawson Lupton. He was the husband of Jacqueline Lupton. Private family services will be held. Online condolences may be left at www.moodyconnollyfuneralhome.com Moody-Connolly Funeral Home and Crematory...

Inez Morgan

Inez Morgan

Feb 18, 2017

Rosman – Inez Chapman Morgan, 91, went home to be with the Lord on Saturday, February 18, 2017. Mrs. Morgan was the daughter of the late Rev. Nathan and Rhoda Powell Chapman. She was also preceded in death by her husband Lewis Morgan, daughter, Regina Morgan, son, Larry Morgan, sisters, Allenby Adcock and Effie Mae Rackley; brothers, Elbert Chapman, Kenneth...

Enoch Reese

Enoch Reese

Feb 17, 2017

Brevard – Enoch Reese, 92, passed away in Travelers Rest, SC on Friday, February 17, 2017. Enoch was born on May 19, 1924 in Madison County, NC to the late Cecil and Esther Reese. He was preceded in death by his wife of 56 years, Ila Audrey Slagle Reese as well as his brothers; Cornelius, Otto, Winslow, Aaron, Moses, Joseph,...

Frances Reece

Frances Reece

Feb 17, 2017

Pisgah Forest – Frances Tritt Reece, 91, passed away Friday, February 17, 2017. She was the daughter of the late Robert L. and Dora Smith Tritt. She was preceded in death by her husband; Roy O. Reece, son; Jerry Lee Reece, brothers; Henry, William, James, and John Tritt, sisters; Dora Brown, Jessie Woods and Mary Ellen Woody. Survivors include her...

Curtis Gardin

Curtis Gardin

Feb 16, 2017

Brevard – Curtis Henry Gardin, 61, passed away Thursday, February 16, 2017. He was the son of the late James E. Gardin, Sr. and Robbie Mae Outlaw Gardin. He was preceded in death by his brothers, James E. Gardin, Jr, Vernon Gardin and Lawrence Gardin and a sister, Ruby Gardin. Survivors includehis daughters, Amanda Gardin of Brevard and Victoria Chapman...

William Sculley

William Sculley

Feb 13, 2017

Sapphire – William Thomas Sculley, 78, passed away Monday, February 13, 2017. He was the son of the late Harold and Elizabeth Rohmann Sculley. He was preceded in death by his brother, Robert Sculley. Survivors include his wife of 56 years; Ann Sculley; son, Jim Sculley and wife Jeanmarie of Marietta, GA; daughters, Eileen Manley and husband Larry of Lookout...

Charlie Ansel Newman

Charlie Ansel Newman

Feb 13, 2017

Brevard – Charlie Ansel Newman, 49, passed away Wednesday, February 15, 2017. He was the son of the late George Harold and Virginia Dodson Newman. He was preceded in death by his grandfather, Pete Dodson. Survivors include his wife Tonya Newman, son; Cody Newman and wife Taylor of Brevard, daughter; Hailey Newman of Brevard, brothers Allen Newman and wife Teresa...

William Hall

William Hall

Feb 11, 2017

Brevard – William Rector Hall, 91, died on Saturday, February 11, 2017. A native of Transylvania County, he was the son of the late Oscar Hall and Dovie Riddle Hall Warren and was the husband of the late Opalee Chapman Hall. He was also preceded in death by a son, Lt. Col. Roger Hall. Mr. Hall was a veteran of...

Susie Maybin

Susie Maybin

Feb 8, 2017

Penrose – Susie Hoxit Maybin, 74, went home to be with the Lord on Wednesday, February 8, 2017. A native of Transylvania County, she was the daughter of the late Alvin and Rachel Alexander Hoxit and was the wife of the late Fred Maybin. She was also preceded in death by and infant son, Mickey, and brothers, Ralph and Glen...

Billie Smelcer

Billie Smelcer

Feb 8, 2017

Rosman – Billie Duffie Smelcer, 81, passed away Wednesday, February 8, 2017. Born March 11, 1935, she was the daughter of the late James and Lottie George Duffie and was the forth of eleven children. She married the late George Smelcer in 1955 and raised six children but many more called her "mom" and "granny". She was a loving wife...

Gaye Willix

Gaye Willix

Feb 4, 2017

Pisgah Forest – Gaye McCoy Willix, 77, went home to be with the Lord on Saturday, February 4, 2017 with her loving family by her side. She was the daughter of the late Lyle and Elsie Miller McCoy. She was preceded in death by an infant son. Survivors include her husband of 57 years, Tommy Lee Willix; sons, Terry Lee...

William Gregory

William Gregory

Feb 4, 2017

Murrells Inlet, SC - William Ryan Gregory, formerly of Brevard, NC, age 52, died on Saturday, February 4, 2017 at MUSC after losing his battle with lung cancer. Heaven gained a special angel. Born in Mooresville, NC, Ryan was a son of Robert and Gerry Gregory. He graduated from Mooresville High School (Class of 1982) and attended Barber College in...

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