Blake Weston Ivers

Jan 17, 2024

Blake Weston Ivers, 14, of Brevard, passed away on January 17, 2024. A native of Brevard, he was the son of Liz Ivers and Robert “Bobby” DeBiase. He was preceded in death by his second dad, Stuart Ashburn.

Blake was a quiet “old soul” who always thought more about the cares of others than himself. He was a kind and loyal friend.

He...

George Loid Williams, Jr.

Jan 17, 2024

George Loid Williams Jr., 81, passed away peacefully on January 17, 2024 in Flat Rock, North Carolina. He was the son the late George and Arlie Williams and the oldest of four siblings. In addition to his parents he was also preceded in death by his son, Karl Loid Williams, who passed away in 2003; as well as his two sisters. 

 

He met...

Hans Jochem Buehler

Jan 15, 2024

Hans Jochem Buehler, 87, of Pisgah Forest, passed away on January 15, 2024. Born in Germany, he was the son of the late Gustav and Maria Denzel Buehler. In addition to his parents, he was also preceded in death by his sisters Helga and Christa and his brother, Georg.

A man of deep and abiding faith, he worked as a tool...

Anne Coffee Weed

Jan 14, 2024

Anne Coffee Weed, 92, of Brevard, passed away on January 14, 2024, after a long illness. Born in Chamblee, Georgia, she was the daughter of the late John Coffee and Toni Sirman Coffee. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband of 63 years, Lawrence G. Weed, one sister and 5 brothers.

Anne was a woman of...

Joan Mary Duke

Jan 13, 2024

Our family unexpectedly lost our beloved mother, grandmother, and friend, Joan Mary Duke, on January 13th, 2024. She was 93 years old, just six weeks shy of her 94th birthday. Joan passed away peacefully at her home. Born on March 5, 1930, in Floral Park, NY, she was the daughter of Charles and Mary Davis. Joan is preceded in death...

Grace Austin

Jan 13, 2024

Grace Iris Austin (Baynard), 91 of Pisgah Forest went home to be with the Lord on January 13, 2024. She was surrounded by loving family and caregivers.  

She was preceded in death by her husband of 66 years, William France Austin, parents; Joseph W. and Irisie Ball Baynard, siblings; Gladys Baker, J.D Baynard, Grady Baynard, and Ruby Rigdon. Grace was...

Steve Marcinko

Jan 12, 2024

Stephen Charles Marcinko, of Brevard, N.C., passed away at his home on January 12, 2024, at the age of 90. A native of Brownstown, a borough near the City of Johnstown, Cambria County, Pa., he was the son of the late Mary Homeyak and Frank Marcinko. Growing up the son of a miner and a homemaker, early in his life...

Boone Moody Smith

Jan 12, 2024

Boone Moody Smith, 74, of Brevard, passed away on Friday, January 12, 2024. A native of Atlanta, Georgia, she was the daughter of the late Blanton and Nancy Moody Smith. In addition to her parents, she was also preceded in death by her brother, Blanton Smith, Jr.

An Atlanta Debutante, she was a true force of nature. She was highly principled,...

Melvin LaBree

Jan 9, 2024

Melvin C. LaBree- 83, passed away on January 9th, 2024, at Transylvania Regional Hospital from complications after surgery. 

Melvin “Mel” was born August 8th, 1940, in Salam, New Jersey to the late Doris and Melvin LaBree.  Mel had two brothers, Louis and Paul, who preceded him death.  Mel was very active in High School playing football and baseball.  He would...

Eva Denninger

Jan 9, 2024

  Eva Denninger (91) of Brevard, North Carolina, passed away on January 9, 2024.  She was born Eva Dominica Desio in the Bronx, NY on April 24, 1932 to the late Jack and Cecelia Desio. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her sister Jane, and her husband, Frederick W. Denninger, who went by the name of...