John H. Monteith
Manager, Funeral Director & Certified Crematory Operator
John is a native of Sylva, NC but has resided in Brevard since 1968.
He graduated from Brevard High School in 1981 and graduated from Haywood Community College in 1983 with an AAS Degree in Forest Management.
John and his wife, Sharon, have one son, Wesley, and are members of First Baptist Church of Brevard. John became a licensed funeral director in 1986 and joined the staff of Moody-Connolly Funeral Home in 2010.
He is a Life Member of Hendersonville Elks Lodge #1616. John enjoys spending time with his family, hiking and backpacking.
John H. Monteith
Manager, Funeral Director & Certified Crematory Operator
John is a native of Sylva, NC but has resided in Brevard since 1968.
He graduated from Brevard High School in 1981 and graduated from Haywood Community College in 1983 with an AAS Degree in Forest Management.
John and his wife, Sharon, have one son, Wesley, and are members of First Baptist Church of Brevard. John became a licensed funeral director in 1986 and joined the staff of Moody-Connolly Funeral Home in 2010.
He is a Life Member of Hendersonville Elks Lodge #1616. John enjoys spending time with his family, hiking and backpacking.
April Miller
Funeral Director & Preneed Counselor
April has been a resident of Brevard since 2001. She is married to Jeff and they have two sons, Jesse and Josh. They have one granddaughter, Chloe. April has been a licensed Funeral Director since 2010, and joined Moody-Connolly Funeral Home in 2013.
April Miller
Funeral Director & Preneed Counselor
April has been a resident of Brevard since 2001. She is married to Jeff and they have two sons, Jesse and Josh. They have one granddaughter, Chloe. April has been a licensed Funeral Director since 2010, and joined Moody-Connolly Funeral Home in 2013.
Brian Hannon
Resident Trainee & Certified Crematory Operator
Brian has lived in Pisgah Forest since 2010 with his wife Kate and daughter Luna. He has spent twenty years working in mental health and is currently a student of the Fayetteville Funeral Services Program. Brian works as a Resident Trainee Funeral Director and Embalmer for Moody-Connolly and is a Certified Crematory Operator. Brian has been with the Moody-Connolly team since 2019.
Brian Hannon
Resident Trainee & Certified Crematory Operator
Brian has lived in Pisgah Forest since 2010 with his wife Kate and daughter Luna. He has spent twenty years working in mental health and is currently a student of the Fayetteville Funeral Services Program. Brian works as a Resident Trainee Funeral Director and Embalmer for Moody-Connolly and is a Certified Crematory Operator. Brian has been with the Moody-Connolly team since 2019.
Carla McElmurray
Office Administrator
Carla is a native of Transylvania County. She is married to Jeff McElmurray, and they have one daughter, Tonya Berry, one son, Jeffrey McElmurray, Jr., one granddaughter, Brynnley, and two grandsons, Grayson and Bennett.
Carla loves her family and enjoys spending time with them. Carla joined Moody-Connolly in 2023.
Carla McElmurray
Office Administrator
Carla is a native of Transylvania County. She is married to Jeff McElmurray, and they have one daughter, Tonya Berry, one son, Jeffrey McElmurray, Jr., one granddaughter, Brynnley, and two grandsons, Grayson and Bennett.
Carla loves her family and enjoys spending time with them. Carla joined Moody-Connolly in 2023.
Gary Huggins
Funeral Assistant & Certified Crematory Operator
Gary Huggins
Funeral Assistant & Certified Crematory Operator
Benson Galloway
Funeral Assistant
Benson has lived in Transylvania county since 1975. He graduated from Rosman High School in 1980. He is married to Teresa and they have two children, B.J. and Benesa. They also have four grandchildren. Benson is the pastor of Fellowship Baptist Tabernacle. He joined Moody-Connolly Funeral Home in 2012.
Benson Galloway
Funeral Assistant
Benson has lived in Transylvania county since 1975. He graduated from Rosman High School in 1980. He is married to Teresa and they have two children, B.J. and Benesa. They also have four grandchildren. Benson is the pastor of Fellowship Baptist Tabernacle. He joined Moody-Connolly Funeral Home in 2012.
Danny Shook
Funeral Assistant & Certified Crematory Operator
Danny has been a resident of Brevard since 1996. He is married to Brenda and they have one daughter, Sabrina. They are the proud grandparents to Jeremiah, Mia and Sadie.
Danny is a member and music leader at Shaws Creek Baptist Church. Since 2001 he has been a member of Gideon's International, where he has served as the North Carolina Gideon State Chaplin for three years and West Region Director for three years.
He has been a Certified Funeral Service Associate since 2018. Danny joined Moody-Connolly Funeral Home following his retirement from Comporium Communication in 2017.
Danny Shook
Funeral Assistant & Certified Crematory Operator
Danny has been a resident of Brevard since 1996. He is married to Brenda and they have one daughter, Sabrina. They are the proud grandparents to Jeremiah, Mia and Sadie.
Danny is a member and music leader at Shaws Creek Baptist Church. Since 2001 he has been a member of Gideon's International, where he has served as the North Carolina Gideon State Chaplin for three years and West Region Director for three years.
He has been a Certified Funeral Service Associate since 2018. Danny joined Moody-Connolly Funeral Home following his retirement from Comporium Communication in 2017.
Teresa Galloway
Funeral Assistant & Certified Crematory Operator
Teresa was born in Hendersonville, NC but mostly raised here in Transylvania County. She is married to Benson, and they have two children, Benson Jr. and Benesa, and are wonderfully blessed with four grandchildren, LilliAnna, Liam, Landon and Clayte.
Teresa graduated from Brevard High School in 1984. She is a member of The Fellowship Baptist Tabernacle in Pisgah Forest.
Teresa joined Moody Connolly Funeral Home in 2023 and is a Certified Crematory Operator.
Teresa Galloway
Funeral Assistant & Certified Crematory Operator
Teresa was born in Hendersonville, NC but mostly raised here in Transylvania County. She is married to Benson, and they have two children, Benson Jr. and Benesa, and are wonderfully blessed with four grandchildren, LilliAnna, Liam, Landon and Clayte.
Teresa graduated from Brevard High School in 1984. She is a member of The Fellowship Baptist Tabernacle in Pisgah Forest.
Teresa joined Moody Connolly Funeral Home in 2023 and is a Certified Crematory Operator.
John Dills
Funeral Assistant
Johnny was born in Waynesville but has made Brevard his home for most of his life. He graduated from Rosman High School. He has one son, Craig. Johnny proudly served his country as Military Police with the U.S. Army. He is a Mason and of Baptist faith. Johnny joined Moody-Connolly Funeral Home in 2011.
John Dills
Funeral Assistant
Johnny was born in Waynesville but has made Brevard his home for most of his life. He graduated from Rosman High School. He has one son, Craig. Johnny proudly served his country as Military Police with the U.S. Army. He is a Mason and of Baptist faith. Johnny joined Moody-Connolly Funeral Home in 2011.
David Greene
Funeral Assistant
David Greene
Funeral Assistant
