Linda Louise Messer Morgan

Jul 23, 2025

Linda Louise Messer Morgan gained her heavenly wings on July 23, 2025. Linda was a wonderful wife, mother, sister and mamaw. She will be greatly missed by all of those who love her. Linda was preceded in death by her mother Dora Messer, and her father JD Messer, her daughter Sarah Morgan, grandson Timothy, and her brother Charles Messer.

Linda worked...

Michael Landon Deal

Jul 22, 2025

Michael Landon Deal, 63, of Brevard, NC died Tuesday, July 22, 2025, at his home. He was the son of Landon Deal and the late Mary Ramsey Deal.

He was a 1980 graduate of Brevard High School and loved attending the football games there. Michael was also a fan of Duke basketball. Both sports had one of the most loyal and...

Anna Meree Etters

Jul 18, 2025

Anna Meree Etters, 78, of Brevard, passed away on Friday, July 18, 2025. A Brevard, NC native, she was the daughter of the late Ralph and Edna Kilpatrick Smith.

She retired from Brevard College after over 45 years of faithful service.

Arrangements will be announced at a later date.

Moore-Blanchard Funerals & Cremations is honored to serve the family.

Amelia Ann Houck

Jul 17, 2025

Amelia Ann Houck, 75, of Arden, NC, passed away July 17, 2025. Born October 3, 1949, in Douglas, Wyoming, she was a daughter of the late Harold James Houck and Amelia Amos Houck. In addition to her parents, she was predeceased by her husband Thomas F. Jones, III.

She grew up in Pisgah Forest and graduated Brevard High School in 1967.

Amelia...

Joyce Landreth Lovelace

Jul 8, 2025

Joyce Landreth Lovelace, a beloved Brevard, North Carolina native, joined Jesus peacefully surrounded by family on July 8, 2025 at The Elizabeth House. Born on September 16, 1942, in Brevard, Joyce spent her life rooted in the mountains she loved, always carrying with her a deep faith in Jesus Christ, a kind spirit, and a love for her family and...

Sally Hall St. Marie

Jul 7, 2025

Sally Hall St. Marie was born on April 5, 1934, and went to join Jesus on July 7, 2025.

She was born in Montgomery, AL to the late Clem and Mable Hall.

She grew up in Pompano Beach, FL and graduated from Pompano Beach High School. She was married to Paul St. Marie, until his passing on June 14, 2006. She loved...

Patricia Jane Cronauer

Jul 4, 2025

PATRICIA JANE CRONAUER passed away on July 4th, 2025 in Brevard, North Carolina. Patricia was born on August 11, 1952 in East Orange, New Jersey to Joseph and Arline Searfoss Cronauer. In addition to her parents, she was also preceded in death by her second husband, James Campbell.

She graduated from Belleville High School in NJ, attended the School of Visual...

Joan Marie Berliner Gerardi

Jul 3, 2025

Joan Gerardi, 96, of Brevard passed away peacefully on July 3, 2025, at Cedar Mountain House Assisted Living.

Joan was born in Brooklyn, New York on August 26, 1928 to Grace Skidmore and Francis J. Berliner. The second of four children, she was predeceased by her brother George, and sisters Grace and Marilyn. Her family moved to Manhasset, NY during the...

John William McCoy, Jr.

Jun 26, 2025

John William McCoy, Jr., husband, father, grandfather, uncle, and friend to so many, passed away on Thursday, June 26, 2025, in Brevard, NC. John - or “Iani” to his three grandkids - was a man of faith who loved his wife Carolyn through nearly 60 years of marriage. He was a deeply committed Christian and member of Bethany Baptist Church,...

Dr. James Donald "Don" Bridges

Jun 26, 2025

With deep sorrow, we announce the passing of Dr. James Donald "Don" Bridges, beloved husband, father, grandfather, brother, uncle, friend, and physician, who died on the morning of Thursday, June 26, 2025 at the age of 74.

Born in Brevard, North Carolina, Don was the son of James Oliver and Elizabeth Allison Bridges. He is survived by his wife, Carole Schaefer...