Obituaries

Oct 1, 2013

Elizabeth Jones Conover, recently of Lake Toxaway, North Carolina, left this life on October 1st at the age of 81, with her two sons and her sister at her bedside. Born in Troy, Alabama, the elder child of Col. Charles Pollard and Frances Armstrong Jones of Auburn, she was also preceded in death by her husband, Col. Nelson Perry Conover,...

Sep 29, 2013

David Leigh Cantrell Brevard – David Leigh Cantrell, 66, passed away on Sunday, Sept. 29, 2013 at his residence after a brave fight with cancer. A native of Transylvania County, he was the son of Euna Leigh Moore Cantrell of Brevard and the late Quentin Eugene Cantrell. Mr. Cantrell was a veteran of the U.S. Navy, serving in the SEABEES...

Sep 24, 2013

Edward Frady, 70, of Brevard Passed away September 24, 2013. He was born August 1, 1943 in Transylvania County to the late Earl Marion Frady and Esther Estelle Owenby Frady. He retired from Dupont and a U.S. Army Veteran. He is survived by his wife Sonja Kay Davenport Frady, one son James Edward (Scooter) Frady, three daughters; Aundrea Harris, Sonja...

Sep 24, 2013

Daniel Peter Hoskyns Brevard – Daniel Peter Hoskyns, 54, passed away on September 24, 2013. He was the son of the late Vincent and Ethel Conklin Hoskyns. He was also preceded in death by his siblings, Janice Conklin and Vincent Hoskyns. Daniel was well loved by the entire Transylvania County community and a proud employee of the Brevard Music Center...

Sep 22, 2013

Ernest Powell, age 85, of Rosman, died peacefully at home with his family surrounding him on Sunday, September 22, 2013. Born in the family home on Pickens Highway, he was the son of the late Roman Cornelius and Annie Elizabeth Meece Powell. Along with his parents, he was also preceded in death by his brothers Charles W. Powell and Melvin...

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Sep 21, 2013

George Leonard McHan, 72, of Brevard Passed away on Saturday, September 21, 2013. A native of Swain County, NC, He was a son of the late Emlis and Emily Davis McHan. Survivors include his sons David Allen McHan, Brian McHan and Kevin McHan; brother Eugene McHan and Fred McHan and Four grandchildren. On-Line condolences may be left at www.moodyconnollyfuneralhome.com Moody-Connolly...

Sep 20, 2013

Sep 14, 2013

Herschel "Hank" Justus age 69, of Etowah died Saturday, September 14, 2013. He was a son of the late L Herschel Justus and Viola Pridmore Justus Quimby. Hank retired from Steel Case in Fletcher in 1999 after 25 years of service. He loved his family and enjoyed hiking in the great outdoors. Surviving are his sisters; Audrey Adams and husband...

Sep 13, 2013

Lester Edward Galloway Lester Edward Galloway, 84, passed away on Friday, Sept. 13, 2013 at the Oaks of Brevard. A native of Jackson County, he was the son of the late Culwell and Ella Marie Meece Galloway. He was also preceded in death by his sisters, Louise and Helen, and his brothers, Louis, Doyle, Floyd, Boyd, and Clinton. Surviving are...

Sep 13, 2013

Charles Robert Sensing, 65, passed away on Friday, Sept. 13, 2013. He was the son of the late Norman and Nellie Allison Sensing. He was also preceded in death by his brother, Richard Sensing and two sisters, Carolyn Smith and Beckie Rampey. Robert was a member of Boylston Baptist Church. He was an avid gardener who loved the outdoors. He...

Sep 12, 2013

Dennis Lee Norton Skyland - Dennis Lee Norton, 85, passed away on Thursday, September 12, 2013 at the Elizabeth House, Flat Rock, NC. A native of Jackson County, he was the son of the late Lemuel and Violet Mae Hooper Norton. He was also preceded in death by his first wife, June, his second wife, Bea, a son, Ronnie Norton,...

Sep 9, 2013

Larry Wayne Owenby, 59, of Pisgah Forest, NC passed away peacefully on Monday, September 9, 2013 at his home. Born on March 12, 1954, in Brevard, NC, he was the son of the late J.D. Owenby and Ruthie Mae Owenby. He graduated from Brevard High School, worked for Ecusta Corporation until its closing, enjoyed playing golf, catering his famous BBQ,...

Sep 8, 2013

Willie Mae Nicholson, 82, of Pickens, SC and formerly of Brevard, passed away on Sunday, September 8, 2013. A native of Transylvania County, she was the daughter of the late John and Myrtle Devore. Along with her parents she was also preceded in death by her husband, Harry Eugene Nicholson. Survivors include her daughter Betty Jean Searcy and husband Charles...

Sep 3, 2013

Moody-Connolly Funeral Home Brevard, NC 28712 (828) 884-2220 Blanche Ellen Huggins, 86, of Brevard, passed away on Tuesday, September 3, 2013. She was the daughter of the late Burgin and Mamie McCrary Ray. Along with her parents she was also preceded in death by her husband, Van Elliott Huggins, Jr., her son James Arnold Huggins; sister Ruth Ray and brothers...

Aug 29, 2013

Emeline Cole Frizzell Brevard – Emeline Cole Frizzell, 88, went to be with the Lord on Thursday, August 29, 2013 at the Oaks of Brevard. A native of Swain County, she was the daughter of the late William Bryson Cole and Texas Hutchins Cole and was the wife of the late Enloe Frizzell. She was also preceded in death by...

Aug 28, 2013

Rev. Dennis Gary Tornquist, 63, of Brevard passed away August 28, 2013. He was born June 23, 1950 in Cloquet, Minnesota to the late Josef Tornquist and Olga Muriel Holmes Tornquist. In addition to his parents he was preceded in death by one brother Henry Tornquist and one sister Elaine Markant. He was a graduate of Princeton Theological Seminary with...

Aug 27, 2013

Aretta Pruitt Pressley Brevard – Aretta Pruitt Pressley, 86, went to be with the Lord on Tuesday, August 27, 2013 at The Oaks of Brevard where she had resided for the past year. A native of Henderson County, she was the daughter of the late Bob Pruitt and Agnes Murray Pruitt Willis and was the wife of the late Leon...

Aug 26, 2013

Allie Edwards Burrell Mack Brevard – Allie Edwards Burrell Mack, 94, went to be with the Lord on Monday, August 26, 2013 at the Oaks of Brevard. A native of Macon County, NC, she was the daughter of the late Absalom and Daisy Baldwin Edwards. She was also preceded in death by her first husband, G. B. Burrell, her second...