Obituaries

Aug 7, 2016

Brevard – Paul Bruce Harris, 79, went home to be with the Lord on Sunday, August 7, 2016. A native of Jackson County, he was the son of the late William Vess Harris and Ella Lee Phillips Harris and was the husband of the late Mary Jo Ammons Harris. He was also preceded in death by his sister, Marquata Owen,...

Aug 7, 2016

Pisgah Forest – James "Jim" Douglas Martin, 72, passed away Sunday, August 7, 2016. He was a career soldier. He was a member of the U S Navy and then the Army National Guard. James was also a member of law enforcement. He loved to shoot guns, even built one of his own. He enjoyed feeding his squirrels who he...

Aug 6, 2016

Brevard – Jacqueline Giovannetti, 90, passed away Saturday, August 6, 2016. She was the daughter of the late Edmund and Ruth Palmer Giovannetti. She was preceded in death by her brother, Vincent Giovannetti and sister, Ruth Giovannetti. Survivors include her nephews; Monte Monteith of Mineral, VA and James Monteith of Cashiers and a niece; Martha Sides of Norfolk, VA. A...

Aug 4, 2016

Brevard – Ronald C. Lavery, 80, went to our Lord on August 4, 2016 at the Kingsbridge House after battling Alzheimers for 9 years. He was born in Queens, NY and lived on Long Island until he retired as an All State Insurance Agent. In 1996 he and his wife designed and built their home in Connestee Falls. Ron and...

Aug 4, 2016

Pisgah Forest – Frances McCall Farmer, 78, passed away Thursday, August 4, 2016. She was the daughter of the late Jasper and Leona Teague McCall. She was preceded in death by her husband John L. Farmer and 2 sons; Shawn and Dana Farmer. Survivors include one son, Terence Farmer and wife Teresa of Little River, grandchildren; Chad and wife Lauren,...

Aug 3, 2016

Easley, SC – Dennis Broom, 75, passed away on Wednesday, August 3, 2016. A native of Transylvania County, NC, he was the son of the late Kermit Henry Broom and Eva Mae Queen Broom. He was also preceded in death by a son, Jimmy Dean Broom, and sisters, Frances Parker and Vergie Broom. Mr. Broom was of the Baptist faith...

Aug 3, 2016

Charles E. Carr It is with a sad and heavy heart we are announcing the passing of a great man, Charles "Charlie" Edward Carr August 3, 2016. He was taken from us by a rare disease, amyloidosis. (He'd say, "Look it up.") Charlie was born March 31, 1952 in Brevard, NC to Louis, Jr. and Louise Carr. He had two...

Aug 2, 2016

Rosman– Henrietta Rebecca "Becky" Shepherd Corn, 55, passed away on August 2, 2016. A native of Transylvania County, she was the daughter of the late Garland and Annie McCall Corn. She was also preceded in death by her sisters, Tina Tilson and Lydia Holden. Surviving are her daughters, Mary Lee Corn and Amanda Garrido (Edgar); grandchildren, David Corn and Lauren...

Aug 1, 2016

Sapphire – Ha "River" Nguyen Mix, 53, owner of Raspberry Cottage Salon in Sapphire, passed away on Monday, August 1, 2016. She was the daughter of the late Quang T. Nguyen. Survivors include her mother, Quyen "Cindy" T. Le; husband of 11 years, Buddy Mix; son, Matthew Thurston Mix, brothers; Hau , Hai "Henry", Huy "Steve" Nguyen and sisters; Hien...

Jul 31, 2016

Pisgah Forest – Eric Richard Bellini, 82, passed away on Sunday, July 31, 2016. He was the son of the late Louis and Louise Merola Bellini. He was also preceded in death by his brother, Vincent Bellini. Survivors include the love of his life, his wife of 52 years, Eleanor S. Bellini; sons, Rick Bellini, Jr. of Pisgah Forest and...

Jul 29, 2016

Brevard – Betty Ruth Moody Tinsley, 81, passed away on Friday, July 29, 2016.

She was the daughter of the late Roy Edward Moody and Cora Lucille Turner Moody and was the wife of the late Samuel Frederick Tinsley. She was also preceded in death by her sisters, Carolyn Owen and Kathryn Moody, and baby brother, Tommy...

Jul 25, 2016

Brevard – Gladys Mae Hadden Owen, 73 passed away on July 25, 2016. She was the daughter of the late Pete and Sallie Mills Hadden. She was preceded in death by her former husband; Cleo Walter Owen and close friend; Doug Fisher. Survivors include her sons; Tony Owen and wife Marie of Brevard and Tommy Owen and wife Tina of...

Jul 24, 2016

Brevard-Eileen F. Breedlove, 94, died peacefully at home on Sunday, July 24, 2016. Mrs. Breedlove was preceded in death by her beloved husband, "Jack" Breedlove. She is survived by three daughters Jackie Whitmire (husband, Jimmy Whitmire), Susan Breedlove, and Sarah Shull (husband, Joe Shull). She has two grandchildren (Chris Whitmire (wife, Shannon Whitmire) and Brittany Whitmire (husband, Andy VonCanon) and...

Jul 23, 2016

Lake Toxaway – Jean Dale White Smith, 71, went home to be with the Lord on July 23, 2016. A native of Transylvania County, she was the daughter of the late Leonard and Ruby Fisher White. She was preceded in death by 3 brothers; Robert, Kenneth and Eddie White and two sisters; Maryann Morgan and Lucille Hollingsworth. Survivors include her...

Jul 22, 2016

Brevard – Veronica "Babe" Simon, 87, passed away on July 22, 2016. She was the daughter of the late Louis and Dorothy Day Rouse. No services will be held. Online condolences may be left at www.moodyconnollyfuneralhome.com Moody-Connolly Funeral Home and Crematory are caring for the family

Jul 19, 2016

Rosman – Tommy Walter Chapman, 81, went home to be with the Lord on July 19, 2016 after a brief battle with cancer. He was the son of the late Gaston and Nora Meece Chapman. He was preceded in death by his wife; Mary "Catherine" Chapman, two sisters; Mildred Elliott and Barbara McCullers and a grandson, Eli Chapman. Tommy was...

Jul 18, 2016

Brevard – Adrienne Bent Wright, 86, passed away on July 18, 2016. She was the daughter of the late Norris and Ellen Emmett Bent. Mrs. Wright was a member of the Transylvania County Handcrafters Guild. Survivors include her husband Kenneth Wright, daughters; Gina Chong and husband Richard of Chicago, IL and Hazel Gardner and husband Richard of Acton, MA, grandchildren;...

Jul 13, 2016

Brevard – Linda Dixon Smith, 63, passed away on Wednesday, July 13, 2016. A native of Transylvania County, she was the daughter of the late Lawrence and Eleanor Dixon. She was a loving wife, mother and grandmother. Survivors include her husband, Tommy Smith; daughter, Jessica Hicks and husband Christopher of Travelers Rest, SC; grandchildren, Madelyn and Curtis. A private family...

Jul 13, 2016

Brevard – Helen Edith Snipes, 87, went home to be with the Lord on Wednesday, July 13, 2016. A native of Jackson County, she was the daughter of the late Ernest and Sally Blackburn Wood and was the wife of the late Paul Snipes. She was also preceded in death by her sisters, Edna Moody and Wilma Coggins. Mrs. Snipes...

Jul 11, 2016

Brevard – Darlene Ball Patterson, 63, went home to be with the Lord peacefully after a fierce battle with cancer on July 11, 2016. She was the daughter of the late Cecil Ball. She was preceded in death by two sisters; Frances Shook and Wanda Metcalf. Survivors include her mother; Kathleen Golden Ball, daughter; Dedra Connolly of Mauldin, SC, two...