Obituaries

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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Lilian Margaret Pace Ringlein

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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...

Margaret Mary Kaminer

Margaret Mary Kaminer

Jun 2, 2021

Cashiers – Margaret Hart Kaminer, age 84, born in Evanston, Illinois on August 7, 1936, passed away on June 2, 2021. The daughter of Thomas Joseph and Betty Hogan Hart, Margaret graduated from Hood College in Frederick, Maryland and moved to New York City where she worked in the Advertising Industry. While living in New York City she met her...

James Pringle Macfie

James Pringle Macfie

Jun 2, 2021

James Pringle Macfie, 70, of Little River, passed away peacefully at his home on June 2, 2021, surrounded by his family. He was born July 17, 1950 in Brevard to the late Spencer and Anita Galloway. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by two brothers; John A. Macfie and Tom C. Macfie; a nephew, Mitchell M....

Richard Carroll Compton

Richard Carroll Compton

Jun 2, 2021

Rick "Moose" Compton 2-8-1953 to 6-2-2021 Like the mighty oak, his roots were deep and his branches were wide. A man of strength and stature filled with unbounded knowledge and wisdom beyond his years. A creative and loving spirit with steadfast determination and resilience. A man of his word, with a heart full of giving. Rick lived a life full...

Carroll Leroy Crum

Carroll Leroy Crum

May 31, 2021

Carroll Leroy Crum passed away on May 31, 2021. He was born in Woodstock, MD and resided in Penrose since 2011. Mr. Crum is survived by his wife, Sharon A. Crum; his brother, Herbert L. Crum, Jr. of Baltimore, MD; his sister, Nona A. Dotson of Herrington, KS; his son, Frank Andrew Crum; his daughter, Regina Marie Crum; his granddaughter,...

Robert Howard Crowe

Robert Howard Crowe

May 31, 2021

Robert "Howard" Crowe, 91, of Rosman, NC, passed away at his home on Monday, May 31, 2021. He was born on April 28, 1930, to the late Robert Loran Crow and Beulah Powell Crow. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by an infant sister, Shelvia Jean Crow, and a brother, Joseph Elmo Crowe. Howard was a...

Billie Pamelia Bazley

Billie Pamelia Bazley

May 30, 2021

Brevard – Billie Pamelia Roe Bazley, passed away on May 30, 2021.

She was the daughter of the late Charles and Jessie Roe. In addition to her parents, Billie was preceded in death by her husband, Richard Bazley and brothers, Christopher and John Roe.

She was born in Cookville, TN on December 24, 1948. Billie...

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