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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Ernestine Shook

Ernestine Shook

Dec 25, 2017

Ernestine Golden Shook, 85, went home to be with the Lord on December 25, 2017. A native of Jackson County, she was the daughter of the late James and Wannie Mathis Golden. Survivors include her husband of 53 years, James Clyde Shook; children, James Mitchell Shook and wife Sandra, Tina Shook Lail and husband Billy, Brenda Merritt, Sherle Ammann and...

Randall Collins

Randall Collins

Dec 23, 2017

Randall Charles Collins, 74, of Pisgah Forest passed away on Saturday, December 23, 2017. A memorial service will be held 2pm, Saturday, December 30, 2017 at Moody-Connolly Funeral Home. The family will receive friends immediately following the service. Online condolences may be left at www.moodyconnollyfuneralhome.com Moody-Connolly Funeral Home and Crematory are caring for the family.

Rebecca Ashbaugh

Rebecca Ashbaugh

Dec 19, 2017

Rebecca Vaughan Ashbaugh, 76, of Brevard passed away on Tuesday December 19, 2017. She was the daughter of the late Lud and Elizabeth Walker Vaughan. She was preceded in death by her brothers, L. B. and John Vaughn. Mrs. Ashbaugh was a member of Morningside Baptist Church. Survivors include her sons, Donald Mallwitz of Rosman and Jonathon Mallwitz of Brevard;...

Jo Anne Shimp

Jo Anne Shimp

Dec 15, 2017

Jo Anne Shimp of Brevard,died December 15, 2017 at home, surrounded by loved ones. She was preceded in death by her father Calvin Goddard, and mother Francis Mathis, sister Kay Duffey, brother Randy Goddard. She is survived by daughter Deana Shimp Jones, husband Matt, son Tommy Rosamond, wife Robin, two grandsons, Hunter and Evan Jones, two granddaughters Jo Anne and...

Laura Tillotson

Laura Tillotson

Dec 12, 2017

Laura Virginia Tillotson, 84, a long-time resident of Brevard, North Carolina, peacefully passed into eternal rest on December 12, 2017. Known as "Virginia," "Ginny," "Tillie", and "Miss Tilly," she leaves behind a world made brighter with her smile, more beautiful through her music, smarter with her enviable wit, and happier with her ever-present humor and laughter. Virginia was born in...

Mary Hartmann

Mary Hartmann

Dec 12, 2017

Mary Ellen Brown Hartmann, 72, of Pisgah Forest passed away Tuesday, December 12, 2017. A gathering of friends and reception will be held 3pm-5pm on Saturday, December 16, 2017 at Moody-Connolly Funeral Home. A Celebration of Life Service will be held 5:30pm, Thursday, December 28, 2017 at the Balsam Grove Community Center followed by a reception and bluegrass music. In...

George Neill

George Neill

Dec 10, 2017

George Neill, 68, graduated to heaven on Sunday, Dec 10, 2017. He was preceded in death by his wife Starr, his father, his mother, and his step-mother. Raised in Brevard, he moved to Charlotte to attend college and remained there until he married. From there he moved around with his job as a computer programmer. He retired in April and...

Jimmy Crowe

Jimmy Crowe

Dec 8, 2017

Jimmy Lee Crowe, 82, of Brevard went home to be with the Lord on Friday, December 8, 2017. He was the son of the late Clarence and Viola Sloan Crowe. He was preceded in death by his wife, Louise Passmore Crowe, brothers, Morris Crowe and Leon Lusk and sisters, Lurleen Owen and Vivian Sprouse. Survivors include his sons, Craig Crowe...

Janet Sentelle

Janet Sentelle

Dec 7, 2017

Janet Grant Sentelle, 82, of Brevard went home to be with the Lord on Thursday, December 7, 2017. She was the daughter of the late Herman and Oda Campbell Grant. She was preceded in death by her husband Daniel Sentelle, a brother, Graham G. Grant, one infant son and an infant grandson. Janet was a member of Bethany Baptist Church....

Pia Kalteis

Pia Kalteis

Dec 6, 2017

Pia Maria Fehrenbacher Kalteis, 80, of Brevard passed away on Wednesday, December 6, 2017. She was born in Germany and was the daughter of the late Franz and Pia Hils Fehrenbacher. She was preceded in death by her husband George Kalteis and brother, Franz Fehrenbacher. Mrs. Kalteis enjoyed hiking in the Pisgah National Forest with her hiking club. Survivors include...

Alma Simmons

Alma Simmons

Dec 5, 2017

Alma Jane Owen Simmons, 79, of Balsam Grove, passed away on Tuesday, December 5, 2017. She was the daughter of the late Samuel and Judia Galloway Owen. Mrs. Simmons was a member of Mountain View Baptist Church. Survivors include her husband, Mack Simmons, daughters; Nenia S. Grooms and husband Eddie of Balsam Grove and April S. Judd and husband Glen...

Charles Sitton

Charles Sitton

Dec 4, 2017

Charles Edward Sitton, age 78, who loved the Lord, went home to be with the Lord on Monday, December 4, 2017. Mr. Sitton was born in Pickens, SC on April 7, 1939. He had lived in Transylvania and Henderson Counties for most of his life and he retired from DuPont. He was a member of Forge Valley Baptist Church in...

Frederick Earl Kilstrom

Frederick Earl Kilstrom

Nov 29, 2017

Frederick Earl Kilstrom, 88 of Penrose, NC went to be with Jesus Christ to his prepared heavenly home on November 29th. He was the son of the late Elmer Kilstrom and Reba Orr Kilstrom. Fred was born in Chicago Ill. His grandparents Sven and Matilda Kilstrom came from Sweden and settled in the Chicago area. Grandparents Ben and Augusta Orr...

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