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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Sallie Sewell Crosley

Sallie Sewell Crosley

Aug 23, 2021

Brevard - Sallie Sewell Crosley, 62, passed away on August 23, 2021 at Mission Hospital after a difficult battle with kidney disease and its complications. She was born on October 5th, 1958 in Jacksonville, Florida to the late Jack Leroy Sewell and Kathryn Marie Twyford and was raised in Miami, Florida with two siblings, Barbara and Robert. In addition to...

Russel Edmond Dickey

Russel Edmond Dickey

Aug 23, 2021

Russel Edmond Dickey passed away on August 23, 2021, at the age of 89. He was preceded in death by his beloved wife, Claire Dickey, and loving son, Keith Dickey. He is survived by his dear sister, Nancy Daniels, three cherished sons, Bruce, Tod, and Dale Dickey, devoted daughter-in-law, Lisa Dickey, and a set of adoring grandchildren and great-grandchildren: Michael...

Sibby K. Carter

Sibby K. Carter

Aug 20, 2021

Sibby Kapp Carter was born December 3, 1931 in Olean, New York to Dr, Paul R. Kapp and Mrs. Flora Salamon Kapp. They had come to Shinglehouse, Pennsylvania from medical schools in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania to setup their dental practice. Sibby was the middle child of two brothers who were just three years and three months apart. They were raised in...

Daniel Samuel Pridemore

Daniel Samuel Pridemore

Aug 19, 2021

Daniel S. Pridemore of Lehigh, FL passed into the loving arms of Jesus on Thursday, August 19, 2021 in Brevard, NC in the former family home of his wife's parents, attended by his close family members and caregivers. Transylvania County Care Partners Hospice were a true blessing in the family's time of need in their care of their father, Daniel....

Louise Adams

Louise Adams

Aug 14, 2021

Louise Neracker Adams passed away peacefully at home in Etowah, North Carolina on August 14, 2021. Louise combated dementia for the last seven years. She is survived by her husband Richard of 65 years; her daughter Pamela of Star, Idaho; grandchildren, Caitlin and Amber. Online condolences may be left at www.moodyconnollyfuneralhome.com. Moody-Connolly Funeral Home is caring for the family.

Joseph Harold Slater

Joseph Harold Slater

Aug 14, 2021

Joe Slater passed away peacefully in his home, Saturday August 14, 2021. He was born in 1938 in Iowa, one of six children born to Erwin & Marian Slater. Joe graduated from East High in Des Moines, Iowa in 1957. He served his country in the Army, where he was stationed in California for three years as a First Class...

Joseph Glenn Zeigler

Joseph Glenn Zeigler

Aug 13, 2021

Brevard - Joseph Glenn Zeigler, age 69, passed away on Friday, August 13, 2021 after his fight with cancer. Joe was born on December 17, 1951 in Columbus, Indiana to Lois Zeigler and the late Robert Zeigler. In addition to his father, he was preceded in death by brother in law, Wayburn Shelton and great nephew, Matthew Whitmire. He was...

Lynell Crowe

Lynell Crowe

Aug 11, 2021

Rosman – J. Lynell Crowe, age 77 passed away following a brief illness on Wednesday, August 11, 2021. Lynell was a loving husband, father and grandfather. He faithfully served his Lord and Saviour, Jesus Christ with his whole heart. Survivors include the love of his life, his wife of 54 years, Pat Whitmire Crowe, daughter, Angie Johnson and her husband...

Roy O'Dell Gantt

Roy O'Dell Gantt

Aug 10, 2021

Roy O. Gantt, age 73, went to be with our Lord on August 10, 2021. He will be missed forever by his family. Roy was born December 19, 1947, in Rosman, NC to the late John and Ophilia Gantt. He is preceded in death by his parents John and Ophilia Gantt, his twin Ruth Stubblefield and his sister-in law Brenda...

Sylvia Suzanne Crawford

Sylvia Suzanne Crawford

Aug 10, 2021

Brevard -Sylvia Suzanne Crawford passed away Tuesday, August 10, 2021 at her home. She was born February 18, 1946 in Freeport, Illinois, the daughter of the late Leo and Ellen "Nellie" Williamson. In addition to her parents, Sylvia is preceded in death by four siblings: Laura Sepnieski of Orlando, Florida; Patricia Poock of Tucson, Arizona; and Joseph Williamson of Tucson,...

Patricia Ann Conard

Patricia Ann Conard

Aug 10, 2021

Hendersonville - Patricia "Susie" Conard, 74, formerly of Brevard, went to be with her Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ, on Tuesday, August 10th, 2021. She was born August 13th, 1946, in Alexandria, VA. She was the daughter of the late Bill and Wanda Walker of Houston, Texas. Susie attended Crab Creek Baptist Church with her family and friends where she...

Blanche Galloway Garrett

Blanche Galloway Garrett

Aug 9, 2021

Blanche Galloway Garrett, 81, of Penrose entered into her heavenly home on Monday August 9, 2021. She was born on July 1, 1940 in Jackson County to the late Julius Carr and Mary Ann Middleton Galloway. In addition to her parents, she was also preceded in death by her two brothers, Caroll and Wallace Galloway. She is survived by her...

Kathryn Anne Dolan

Kathryn Anne Dolan

Aug 9, 2021

Brevard - Kathryn Anne Parks, age 70, passed away on Monday, August 9, 2021. She was born in Milwaukee, WI, and lived there until 1959 when her family moved to Bradenton, FL. Her family purchased a home on Anna Marie Island (in the Gulf of Mexico) where Kathy would walk across a short field to attend elementary school. She graduated...

Mike Frady

Mike Frady

Aug 8, 2021

Lake Toxaway - Jack Michael Frady passed into eternal life on Sunday, August 8, 2021. Michael was born on January 28, 1961 to Jack Marion and Dorothy Bryson Frady in Transylvania County. Jack as he was known to his work family worked for Dominion Energy (formerly PSNC) for many years. Michael had a huge heart and loved his friends and...

Clyde Delbert Buchanan

Clyde Delbert Buchanan

Aug 7, 2021

Delbert Buchanan of Brevard, NC passed away on Saturday, August 07, 2021 of natural causes.

He was born on February 07, 1947. Mr. Buchanan was the son of the late Johnny and Edith Buchanan of Brevard.

He is survived by three brothers and two sisters: Steve Buchanan of Brevard. Sherrill Buchanan of Brevard, Randy Buchanan...

Rick Allen Best

Rick Allen Best

Aug 3, 2021

Pisgah Forest - Rick Allen Best went home to be with his Lord on Tuesday, August 3, 2021. He was born in Lynn Mass to the late Frederick A Best, r and Kathryn A Best. Rick lived in Massachusetts most of his life. He worked as a machinist for many years. He loved working and fixing things. He moved to...

Bessie Elizabeth Baynard

Bessie Elizabeth Baynard

Aug 3, 2021

Bessie Jones Baynard, of Penrose, age 69, passed peacefully August 3, 2021 following a brief battle with lung cancer. She was born December, 26, 1951 in Transylvania County. Bessie was a beloved member of the community, having lived here all her life and having raised her children in Penrose for over 40 years. Bessie was a bus driver for Transylvania...

Maxine Ruth Tinsley

Maxine Ruth Tinsley

Jul 19, 2021

Maxine Ruth Myers Tinsley, 85, of Brevard, NC passed away July 19, 2021 at Transylvania Regional Hospital. She was born January 25, 1936 in Buncombe County to the late William Myers and Lucy Dowdle Myers. In addition to her parents, she was also preceded in death by her husband, S. Gene Tinsley in 2000, one brother Billy Myers and one...

Marjorie Elizabeth Shea

Marjorie Elizabeth Shea

Jul 19, 2021

Marjorie Elizabeth (Betsy) Shea passed away on July 19, 2021 after a long illness and a valiant fight, surrounded by her loving husband and family. Born in Montclair, NJ and raised in Sea Girt, NJ, she was a true "Jersey Girl". She married her husband Chris on September 7, 1986 and worked as office manager for his veterinary practice in...

Linda Marie Queen

Linda Marie Queen

Jul 18, 2021

Linda Marie Rogers Queen, 75, of Brevard, NC, won her final victory when she passed through death over into eternal life on Sunday, July 18, 2021. She is (not was!) a Child of the One True and Living God and a Joint-Heir with His Son, the Lord Jesus Christ, since the day of her salvation on February 20, 1972. She...

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