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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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Richard Hyde
Jun 9, 2016
Pisgah Forest – Richard Hyde, 73 went home to be with the Lord on Thursday, June 9, 2016. He was the son of the late James Louis and Frankie Buchanan Hyde. Richard was a member of Anchor Baptist Church. He was an avid sportsmen. He served his country in the U. S. Army. Richard was a loving husband, wonderful father...
Melissa Bunnells
May 29, 2016
Brevard – Melissa McCall Bunnells, 37, passed away Sunday, May 29, 2016. She is the daughter of the late Cecil McCall. Melissa was a member of In The Bible Mission Church. Survivors include her mother; Helen Ammons McCall, brother; Christopher James McCall and wife Alejandra, one nephew; Kevin James McCall and two nieces; Kimberly Michelle and Kristen Patricia McCall. Funeral...
Pamela Gaddy
May 28, 2016
Pamela Jean Gaddy of Topton, NC, formerly of Brevard, took leave of this world on Saturday, May 28, 2016. Pamela is survived by her four children: Cassandra Mae Gaddy of Brevard; River Alan and Hunter Aiden Smith of Shinnston, West Virginia; and Holden Elzie Gaddy of Andrews. She also leaves behind her four grandchildren: Haylee Nykole Talkington, Hannah Abigal Talkington,...
Claude Wilmoth
May 25, 2016
Brevard – Claude Thomas Wilmoth, Sr., 82, passed away on Wednesday, May 25, 2016. He was born in Wilkes County, NC to the late Robert Thomas and Josephine Luffman Wilmoth. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife; Alice M. Wilmoth, one brother; Charles Wilmoth, one daughter in law; Karen J. Wilmoth and a great...
Pamela Hinton
May 25, 2016
Rosman - Pamela Thornton Hinton, 62, passed away on Wednesday, May 25, 2016. No services will be held. Online condolences may be left at www.moodyconnollyfuneralhome.com Moody-Connolly Funeral Home and Crematory are caring for the family.
Jerry Powell
May 20, 2016
Jerry Leon Powell, 69, of Balsam Grove, went home to be with the Lord on Friday, May 20, 2016, while surrounded by his loving family. A native of Transylvania County, Jerry was born July 28, 1946. He courageously battled Parkinson's Disease for more than twelve years. He was preceded in death by his parents, Fields L. and Hattie W. Powell;...
George Hargreaves
May 18, 2016
Pisgah Forest – George Macdonald Hargreaves, 88, passed away on Wednesday, May 18, 2016. He was the son of the late George and Florence Macdonald Hargreaves. In addition to his parents he was preceded in death by his sister Mary Enid Hargreaves. Mr. Hargreaves was a member of the First United Methodist Church of Brevard. He served in the past...
Troy Lankford
May 16, 2016
Troy Wayne Lankford of Rosman, North Carolina passed away at the age of 78 on Monday, May 16th, 2016 after a protracted illness. Mr. Lankford passed away at Mission Memorial Hospital, Asheville, North Carolina. Mr. Lankford was born September 11, 1937 in Tyler, Texas. He married Paulette Glazener on May 15th, 1960 enjoying 56 years of wedded adventure. Mr. Lankford...
Myirl Chappell
May 15, 2016
Brevard – Myirl Lee Chappell, 76, passed away on Sunday, May 15, 2016. A native of Transylvania County, she was the daughter of the late Hovey and Ellie Alexander Chappell. She was also preceded in death by a sister, Effie Reeves. Survivors include two sisters, Helen Perry of Brevard and Bobby Ramsey of York, SC; three brothers, George Chappell of...
Marjorie Shepherd
May 14, 2016
Lake Toxaway - Marjorie Duquette Shepherd, 87, born in Port Washington, NY and a longtime resident of Lake Toxaway, NC, passed away on Saturday, May 14, 2016. She is survived by her husband of 65 years, Gaylord Oscar Shepherd Jr., son Scott and his wife Betsy of Lawrenceville, GA, daughter Beth and her husband John Hines of Beaufort, SC, son...
James Reese
May 10, 2016
Brevard – James C. Reese "JC", 85, went home to be with the Lord on Tuesday, May 10, 2016. He was the son of the late Otto and Minnie Hughey Reese. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife; Ella Mae Reese and one sister; Mildred Justus. Mr. Reese proudly served his country in the...
John Koshikar
May 8, 2016
John Koshikar, Sr. went to be with his Lord and Savior into eternal rest on Sunday, May 8, 2016. John Koshikar Sr., 96, of Pisgah Forest, died Sunday, May 8, 2016 peacefully at home. John was born in Wislok, Ukraine in 1919. He lived a profound and varied life and witnessed amazing changes during his lifetime. Professionally, he was an...
Paul O'Loughlin
May 4, 2016
Black Mountain – Paul Thomas O'Loughlin, 85, formerly of Brevard, passed away on Wednesday, May 4, 2016. A native of Cambridge, MA, he was the son of the late Peter Joseph O'Loughlin, Sr. and Anna Murphy O'Loughlin and was the husband of the late Marguerite B. O'Loughlin. He was also preceded in death by a brother, Peter. J. O'Loughlin, Jr....
Eula Landreth
May 4, 2016
Brevard – Eula Gray Landreth, 92, passed away Wednesday, May 4, 2016. She was the daughter of the late Henry and Edith Kilpatrick Gray. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by one brother, Alvin Gray, sisters; Vera Sentelle, Elsie Killian, Mildred Bresnahan, Ethel Hamilton and twin sister Euva Gray and one great grandson Quentin Arnold. Mrs....
Dalton Sanders
May 4, 2016
Dalton Hunter Sanders (Oatmeal),20, of Rosman went home to be with the Lord May 1st 2016. He was born on June 16, 1995. He is preceded in death by his grandfather Wade Sanders. Surviving are his daughter Alysha Rae Hall-Sanders; father Shawn Melton (Tanya); mother Crissy Sanders; stepfather Eddie Lunsford; maternal grandmother Debra Sanders; paternal grandparents, Johnny and Sandra M....
David Mitchell
May 2, 2016
Pisgah Forest – David Anthony Mitchell, 45, passed away Monday, May 2, 2016. He was the son of the late Dave Mitchell and Janice Doss. In addition to his father, he was also preceded in death by his grandma Betty and his grandpa Meb. David was a very intelligent man who enjoyed working. He loved to fish and was "Dr....
Donna Bird
May 1, 2016
Brevard, NC – Donna Friel Bird, 69, passed away Sunday, May 1, 2016. She was the daughter of the late William and Estelle Huff Friel. Donna dedicated 42 years of her life as a nurse in Jacksonville, FL at Riverside and Jacksonville Baptist Hospitals, then in Atlanta at Piedmont Hospital. After moving to Brevard, NC, she enjoyed volunteering at El...
Cathy Brown
Apr 25, 2016
Rosman – Cathy Pressley Brown, 54, went to her Heavenly Home on April 25, 2016 surrounded by her loved ones. Born in Pickens, SC, she resided in Rosman most of her life. She was a 1980 graduate of Rosman High School. Cathy was preceded in death by her father, Rev. Ralph Pressley and brother, Ralph Daniel Pressley. Surviving are her...
Ronald Jones
Apr 25, 2016
Brevard – Ronald Frank "Ronnie" Jones, 67, passed away Monday, April 25, 2016. A native of Transylvania County, he was the son of the late Jessie Grogan Miller. In addition to his mother, he was preceded in death by his brother; Gary Ray Miller. Ronnie attended the Brevard Church of the Nazarene. He was employed by Coats American. He enjoyed...
Brook Kitchen
Apr 25, 2016
Hendersonville – Brook Burrell Kitchen, 42, passed away on Monday, April 25, 2016. A native of Transylvania County, she was the daughter of Linda Lamb Burrell of Brevard and the late Robert W. Burrell. Brook was a 1991 graduate of Brevard High School, a 1996 graduate of UNC-Chapel Hill where she received a B.S. in nursing and was in the...
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