Stephen "Steve" Andrew Wall
May 23, 2026
Stephen "Steve" Andrew Wall, age 64 of Somerset, KY passed from this life Saturday, May 23, 2026, at the University of Kentucky Medical Center.
Steve was born July 22, 1961, in High Point, North Carolina. He was the first born of Leon Fisher Wall and Gloria Smith Wall.
Steve graduated from Brevard High School in 1979. He enlisted in the United States...
Keith Sanford Thompson
May 22, 2026
Keith Sanford Thompson, 90, of Brevard, passed away on May 22, 2026. A native of San Francisco, CA, he was the son of the late Jack and Arba Miller Thompson.
A United States Army Veteran, Funeral Services, including Military Funeral Honors, will be held at 2:00 PM on Wednesday, June 10, 2026 at the Western North Carolina State Veterans Cemetery in...
James Edward Brewer
May 12, 2026
Today we celebrate the life of James Edward Brewer, a remarkable man whose strength, love, and kindness left a lasting impact on everyone fortunate enough to know him. While our hearts are heavy in his passing, we choose to honor the incredible life he lived and the countless memories he gave to his family and friends.
James Edward Brewer was a...
Mary Morrow Rose
May 10, 2026
Mary Ashe Morrow Rose died peacefully at her home on Sunday, May 10, 2026, surrounded by family and friends after an extended illness. She faced her rare bone disorder as a great warrior — with calm deliberation, intellectual curiosity, and deep faith. She studied her condition carefully, reading extensively and keeping detailed notes throughout her journey. Her strength inspired many,...
Gary Dwight Mason
May 7, 2026
Gary Mason, 63, of Horse Shoe, NC passed away Thursday evening, May 7,after a long illness. He is survived by his wife, Janet Mason, mother,Delores Mason, brothers and spouses, Mark Mason, Steve and Anne Mason,and Mike and Jody Mason as well as many nieces and nephews.Born in Rockford, IL in 1962, he moved with his family to Evansville,IN in 1965...
Norah Deakin Davis
May 4, 2026
Norah Deakin Davis, age 84, died on May 4 at her home at Tryon Estates in Columbus, North Carolina.
She was the daughter of Dr. Rogers and Dorothy Deakin and the widow of Richard Slaton Davis, Ph.D.
A native of St. Louis, Missouri, Norah graduated from Washington University and taught philosophy at Indiana University of Pennsylvania, the University of Tennessee, and the...
Joe Clyde Compton
Apr 28, 2026
Joe Clyde Compton, 89, of Brevard, passed away on April 28, 2026. A Transylvania County native, he was the son of the late Freeman and Mamie Tinsley Compton. In addition to his parents, he was also preceded in death by his sister, Mary Reid, and his brothers, Roy Compton and Carl Compton.
An avid fisherman, Carl retired from Ecusta after 44...
Avery Eugene "Gene" Merrill
Apr 27, 2026
Avery Eugene Merrill, a devoted husband, father, grandfather, and brother, passed away peacefully at his home on Monday evening, surrounded by the family he loved. He was born on January 29, 1941, and lived his life with humility, kindness, and a steady Christian faith that guided him every day.
He was born to the late Theodore and Margaret Merrill. He was...
Alvin D. Hooper
Apr 23, 2026
Alvin Dillard Hooper of Pisgah Forest, NC, has gone home to his Father in Heaven, passing peacefully on April 23, 2026, at the age of 86. His life was a shining example of faith, love, service, and humility—a legacy that will live on in all who knew him.
Born on November 22, 1939, in Tuckasegee, NC, Alvin was a man of...
Brian Albert Lovvorn
Apr 13, 2026
Brian Albert “Pops” Lovvorn, 74, of Horse Shoe, passed away on April 13, 2026. A native of Washington, D.C., he was the son of the late Roy Lee and Virginia Brown Lovvorn. In addition to his parents, he was also preceded in death by his first wife, Peggy Lovvorn.
An Eagle Scout as a youth, Brian became a master electrician, working...