Lola Othenia Wood
Jul 1, 2021
Brevard – Lola Wood, age 87, passed away peacefully in her sleep on Thursday, July 1, 2021. Lola, a homemaker, was a lifelong resident of Transylvania County, born to the late Obie Simpson Fisher and Leota Corn Fisher. She was also preceded in death by her son, James T. Wood, Jr. Survivors include her husband, James T. Wood, Sr., 4...
Helen Alva Nicholson
Jul 1, 2021
Brevard - Helen Adams Nicholson was granted her angel wings on Thursday, July 1, 2021. Her final days were spent surrounded by the family she loved so dearly. She was born October 13, 1942 in Jackson county, to Parker and Elsie (Jones) Adams. Helen was preceded in death by both parents and two sisters- Virginia Dills and Patsy Medlin and...
Karen Kiser Austin
Jun 30, 2021
Karen Kiser Austin, 64 of Brevard, died Wednesday, June 30, 2021 at her lake house in Central, SC. A native of Cullowhee, NC, she lived in Transylvania County for most of her life. She spent the last years of her life living her dream, retired and spending time between the mountains of WNC and the lake. Anyone that knew her...
Larry Grady Rollins
Jun 29, 2021
Pisgah Forest - Larry Grady Rollins, 61, went home to be with his Lord and Savior Tuesday, June 29, 2021.
He was preceded in death by his mother, Rosa Marie Queen Rollins.
He worked and operated Ernie's Small Engine Service in Pisgah Forest. He enjoyed music, spending time with his friends and family, and riding...
Robert Berdine Chappell
Jun 28, 2021
Brevard - Robert "Bob" Berdine Chappell, Jr, 91, passed away at home surrounded by family on June 28, 2021, following a brief battle with cancer. Bob was born in Pickens County, SC, a son of the late Robert B. and Dallie Stansell Chappell. He was preceded in death by his wife of 60 years, Margaret Long Chappell, sisters, Lois Bones,...
Lillie Marie Henson
Jun 26, 2021
Pisgah Forest - Lillie Marie Tankersley Henson, age 92, passed away on Saturday, June 26, 2021. For many years Mrs. Henson was the co-owner and operator of Tankersley's Florist on Main Street in Brevard. She enjoyed and excelled in the art of creating custom floral arrangements and bouquets for people. The flower shop and her family were her life's work....
Lilian Margaret Pace Ringlein
Jun 24, 2021
Lilian Ringlein, 74, of Pisgah Forest, NC passed away on June 24th after a short battle with cancer. Lilian was predeceased by her parents William and Sarah. She is survived by her husband Duane, her daughter Zara and her husband Robert, and her three grandchildren, Trinity, Isabella, and Aiden, and her cats Midori and Bobby. Lilian loved her home country...
Ted Julian Owen
Jun 24, 2021
Ted Julian Owen, 85, of Etowah, passed away peacefully at Hospice of the Carolina Foothills in Forest City, NC on June 24, 2021. Ted retired from Ecusta Corporation and spent his life farming. He was a hardworking, faithful and respected husband, father, grandfather and friend. Ted was a member of Turkey Creek Baptist Church. He was predeceased by his wife...
Brandon Edward Jones
Jun 22, 2021
Brandon Edward "Buck" Jones, 44, went to be with the Lord on Tuesday, June 22, 2021.
He was born on December 31, 1976, to Billy Edward Jones and the late Frances Bennett Benz. In addition to his mother, he was also preceded in death by his paternal grandfather, William "Dock" Jones.
Best known for his...
Peggy Jean O'Shields
Jun 15, 2021
Etowah - Peggy Jean Ellis O'Shields (E.O.), 83, went home to be with her Lord and Savior on Tuesday, June 15, 2021 with her daughter and granddaughter in law by her side. She was born on April 5, 1938, to the late Sam Van Ellis and Paulene Honeycutt Ellis. A native of Transylvania County, she was preceded in death by...
Barbara Ann Orr
Jun 12, 2021
Brevard - Barbara Ann Lail Orr, 74, went home to embrace our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ, on June 12, 2021. Many family members and friends have gone on before her. What a glorious reunion day! Barbara was a strong woman with a big heart. She touched the lives of many. She will be greatly missed. A memorial service will...
Ethel Genevievie Gillespie
Jun 9, 2021
On Wednesday June 9, 2021, Ethel Genevievie Gillespie (Galloway) went to her Heavenly home where she gained a glorious new body. Genevievie was truly an angel here on earth. She was a caretaker of several people and families during her lifetime teaching her children and grandchildren a strong work ethic, the meaning of true kindness, and love toward your fellow...
Ernest Joseph Banther
Jun 8, 2021
Hendersonville – Ernest Joseph "John" Banther, age 93, formerly of Brevard, passed away Tuesday, June 8, 2021. Services are private. Online condolences may be left at www.moodyconnollyfuneralhome.com Moody-Connolly Funeral Home and Crematory are caring for the family.
Patricia O'Dell Ashburn
Jun 7, 2021
On Monday, June 7, 2021, Patricia O'Dell Ashburn passed away peacefully at home after a brief, but fierce battle with cancer at the age of 71. Pat was born on May 29, 1950 in Transylvania County to James "Roy" and Millie (Fisher) O'Dell. She graduated in 1968 from Rosman High School, and kept in close contact with many of her...
Grant Simpson Purcell
Jun 7, 2021
On Monday June 7, 2021, Grant Simpson Purcell, of Brevard, NC, passed away peacefully at his home. Grant was born on December 26, 1937 to Henry (Hank) and Jane (Painter) Purcell. He grew up in Cincinnati, Ohio and graduated from the Cincinnati Country Day School where he was an all-state athlete in football, basketball, and baseball. He attended Williams College...
Gordon Lloyd Lowe
Jun 4, 2021
Gordon Lloyd Lowe, age 81, was called home on Friday, June 4, 2021. Mr. Lowe was a veteran and a retiree of Dupont. Survivors include his wife, Martha Garren Lowe, son, Kevin Lloyd Lowe, two grandchildren, Zach Kevin Lowe and wife Alicia and Alex Christopher Lowe and wife Dorothy, two great-grandchildren, Levi and Leah. Graveside services were held on Friday,...
James Archie Driggers
Jun 4, 2021
Pisgah Forest - James Archie Driggers, Sr. passed away on Friday, June 4, 2021. He was a native of Hope Mills, NC, born September 27, 1931, the youngest child of Samuel Douglas and Grace Robinson Driggers. He is preceded in death by his brothers Sam and "Buck," and his sisters Elva and Liz. Archie married his high school sweetheart Merle...
Harold Richard Passmore
Jun 4, 2021
Brevard – Harold Richard "Dick" Passmore, age 78, left the earth and gained all of his treasures on Friday, June 4, 2021. He was the son of the late Nathan Nathaniel "Babe" and Irene Howell Passmore. He was preceded in death by his wife, Barbara Sue "Susie" Passmore, and a son, Dale Passmore. A native of Transylvania County, Dick was...
Loretta Jeanette Warwick
Jun 3, 2021
Brevard - Loretta Jeanette Warwick, age 79, ascended to the arms of her Saviour and Our Lord Jesus Christ on Thursday, June 3, 2021 after a brief, but courageous battle with lung cancer. Loretta was born in Haywood County, NC to the late Amos Webb and Mabel Pace Webb. She was preceded in death by husband Ronnie Warwick, sisters Judy...
Betty Jean Danielson
Jun 3, 2021
Hendersonville - Betty Jean Danielson, age 92, passed away Thursday, June 3, 2021. She was born September 24, 1928 to the late Cordia and A.O. Danielson in Robbinsville, NC. She was preceded in death by her sisters Joyce Galloway, Geraldine Benson and Peggy Rogers, brothers, John Danielson, Peter Jay Danielson and Herbert Danielson. She moved to Brevard, NC as a...
