Marion Patterson 1957 - 2024Marion Alexander Patterson, a beloved member of the Brevard and Asheville communities passed away on March 23, 2024 at the age of 67. Born and raised in North Carolina, Marion graduated from Brevard High School in 1975, where he laid the foundation for his future academic and professional achievements. Pursuing his...Obituary
Ballard Rogan 1942 - 2024Lake Toxaway, NC Ballard Libby Rogan, 81 6/04/1942 to 2/27/2024 Born in Asheville, NC to Catherine L. Wilson and Waldo Edwin Libby. Attended Asheville Country Day and graduated Wheaton Academy, Wheaton, IL First Place in Illinois State Piano Recital while at Wheaton. playing Debussy's Claire de Lune. Vogue Modeling...Obituary
M. Sgt. Ronald Lee Whitmire 2023M.Sgt. Ronald Lee Whitmire, U.S.A.F. Retired, 78 of Brevard, passed gently and peacefully into the arms of our Savior, the Lord Jesus Christ Friday, Jan. 13, 2023, surrounded by loved ones. He was preceded in death by his grandparents, Cad and Bessie Whitmire, of Brevard and Ola Galloway, of Brevard; parents, Essie...Obituary
Eddie Lee Brown 1963 - 2023Eddie Lee Brown, born Nov. 29, 1963, went to his heavenly home Jan. 13, 2023, with his devoted sister, Susan and brother-in-law, Jamie by his side. He was preceded in death by his mother and father, Irene and Clarence Brown; his maternal grandparents, Tally and Willie Whitmire; his paternal grandparents, Bayne and...Obituary
Ronda Carmen Ulrich Vissers 1940 - 2023Loving sister, wife, mother and grandma, Ronda Carmen Ulrich Vissers, of Brevard, went to meet her Savior and Lord Jan. 19, 2023, after a more than 13 year battle with Alzheimer's/dementia. At 82, she passed in her home being cared for by her husband, Al, daughters, Alethea and Sara, plus her granddaughter, Kaela...Obituary
Jerry Hicks 2023Jerry Hicks, 80, of Pisgah Forest, departed his earthly home peacefully and entered his heavenly home Jan. 18, 2023. Born and raised in Andrews, N.C. to Eldon and Beatrice Hicks, he was welcomed by an older brother and sister and was later proud to be a big brother. Employed with Coats American for 40 years and...Obituary
Ann H. Clark 1928 Ann H. Clark, 94, formally of Brevard, passed away with her two daughters by her side at her apartment at the Fountains at Millbrook in Millbrook, N.Y. She enjoyed her seven years at the Fountains meeting many new friends and was delighted to be so close to her family in NY again. She was born May 22, 1928, in...Obituary
Roger Smathers 1947 - 2023Roger Smathers, 75, of Taylors, S.C., passed away Jan. 16, 2023. He was the son of the late Cecil Smathers and Maye Smathers, born in Brevard, Dec. 17, 1947. A Vietnam veteran, he proudly served in the United States Navy for four years. He is survived by his beloved wife of 53 years, Sharon Patton Smathers; his...Obituary
Janet Nicholson Jenkins Kimzey 1945 - 2023Janet Nicholson Jenkins Kimzey, 77, passed away quietly and peacefully in her sleep in Brevard in the dawning hours of Jan. 19, 2023, after a prolonged battle with several ailments. Her last days were spent in the comfort of home, with the adored company of and attentive care from her devoted husband of 35 years,...Obituary
Nancy Jean Hord 1939 - 2023Nancy Jean Hord, born on July 19, 1939, died peacefully following a short illness Jan. 22, 2023. She and her brother, Donald Stearns, children of Glenn and Ruth Ann Stearns, grew up on a farm in Sycamore, Ill. She graduated from nursing school in Chicago, Ill., where she met her beloved husband, Dr. George Hord....Obituary
Dr. Bob Hawk 1939 - 2023On January 22, 2023, Dr. Bob Hawk stepped across heaven's threshold into the hands of his loving Father where he is hurting no more. Born April 3, 1939, in Buffalo, N.Y., he spent his youth in Birmingham, Ala. He graduated from Indian Springs High School, after battling polio as a child. He began college at Georgia...Obituary
Glenn Carroll Frady 2023Glenn Carroll Frady, 72, of Hendersonville, died Jan. 24, 2023. He was the son of the late Calvin Frady Sr. and Alma Kilpatrick Frady. In addition to his parents, he was predeceased by brother-in-law, Mike McCall and son, Mike Long. He grew up in Penrose and attended Brevard High School. He is survived by his...Obituary
Janet Carolyn Masengill 2023Janet Carolyn Masengill, 88, of Brevard, died Tuesday, Jan. 24, 2023, at Tore's home. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by a son, Scott Masengill and a brother. She was a member of First United Methodist Church. She and her husband, Bob, enjoyed traveling and traveled the world together. She...Obituary
