Obituaries

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...

Jul 9, 2016

HENDERSON COUNTY -- Kenneth Frederick (Ken) Smathers of Henderson County died on Saturday, July 9, 2016. He was the son of O.K. and Carrie Smathers, who lived in Brevard. Ken was born on Oct. 23, 1942, in Asheville. He grew up in Brevard and lived his adult life in Henderson County. He is a 1961 graduate of Brevard High School....

Jul 9, 2016

Margaret "Peggy" Brookbank, 69, of Brevard, NC died July 9th, 2016 at Mission Health Hospital after a long struggle with chronic illness over the last few years. She was born in Mineola, NY to the former Edmund Walsky and Margaret (Crossan) Walsky. She graduated from Farmingdale High School and attended the NY State University of Farmingdale. She worked as dental...

Jul 6, 2016

After a very brief and unexpected illness, Jane passed away at Elizabeth House Hospice in Flat Rock, N.C. on the evening of Wednesday, July 6, 2016. Her precious husband, Roger, held her hand as she made her transition from his hand to God's. Jane was born in Columbia, S. C. on November 26, 1941 to the former Ruby Ethel Horne...

Jul 4, 2016

Brevard – Alice "Claudia" Thompson, 69, went home to be with the Lord on July 4, 2016. Born in Charlotte, NC, she was the daughter of the late Edward Austin and Alice Hood Williams. Claudia was a member of the Grandmothers club. She was retired from Sams Club, Walmart and the Greystone Inn. Survivors include her husband William Bruce Thompson,...

Jul 4, 2016

Brevard – Barbara Weathers Wood, 76, went home to be with the Lord on July 4, 2016. She was the daughter of the late James and Dallas Hammett Weathers. Barbara was a member of Open Arms Tabernacle for more than 50 years. She adored her family. She was a loving wife, wonderful mother, dedicated grandmother and a fantastic mother in...