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...
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
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
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
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
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
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...
Ruth Irene Williams
May 30, 2021
Pisgah Forest - Ruth Hines Williams, age 97, died on Sunday, May 30, 2021. She was predeceased in 2017 by her husband of 71 years, Jack, and by three brothers and three sisters and a number of nieces and nephews. A native of the Green Creek community in Polk County, NC, she came to Transylvania County in 1942 and worked...
Mike Bradley
May 24, 2021
Pisgah Forest – Mike Bradley, age 71, passed away on Monday, May 24, 2021. He was the son of the late John and Mildred Holbert Bradley. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by one brother, Paul Bradley and one sister, Wanda Revis. Mike was a member of Holly Springs Baptist Church where he served as the...
James Edward Hamilton
May 21, 2021
James Edward Hamilton, loving husband, father of two children, and "Pop" to eight grandchildren and two great-grandchildren, passed away Friday, May 21, 2021, at the age of 81.
James was born in Brevard on April 11, 1940, to Winfred and Inez Hamilton. He graduated from Brevard High School in 1958. He immediately went to work as a...
Nell Case
May 21, 2021
Brevard - Nell S. Case, 87, passed away on May 21, 2021 in Transylvania Regional Hospital after a period of declining health. She was a native of Brevard, a devoted wife, loving mother, and dedicated nurse who practiced at multiple Transylvania county health care facilities in a career spanning nearly 40 years. Nell was preceded in death by her husband,...
Peter Thomas Lillard
May 20, 2021
Brevard - Peter Thomas Lillard passed away on Thursday, May 20th, 2021. He was 77 years old. He was born on November 22nd, 1943 in Philadelphia, PA to Ephraim Thomas Lillard and Agnes Matilda Ramsey Lillard. His family moved to Chatham, NJ where he graduated from Chatham High School in 1961. A graduate of Wake Forest University, Class of 1965,...
