Tyrone "Ty" Benton
Nov 29, 2025
Ty Benton, a loving husband, devoted father, and vibrant member of the Brevard, North Carolina community, passed away peacefully on November 29, 2025 at the age of 85. A unique blend of scientist and artist, Ty was a man defined by his boundless curiosity, creativity and remarkable sense of humor.
Born on January 14, 1940, in Opp, Alabama, Ty was the...
Mary Kathryn Fisher
Nov 27, 2025
Mary Kathryn Fisher, 79, of Brevard, NC, died peacefully on November 27, 2025, surrounded by her loving family.
The daughter of the late Dwight L. Moffitt and Kathryn Irene Spratt Moffitt, she is preceded in death by her parents, her devoted husband of 44 years, Lloyd G. Fisher (2016), and her niece, Nathalie Moffitt Britt (2025).
Mary Kathryn was a seventh-generation native...
Lisa Marlene Riddle
Nov 27, 2025
Lisa Marlene Riddle, 58, of Brevard, passed away on Thursday, November 27, 2025 at Mission Hospital in Asheville. A Transylvania County native, she was the daughter of the late Edward and Carolyn Owen O’Shields. In addition to her parents, she was also preceded in death by her brother, Stephen O’Shields.
Lisa was stubborn, but loving, to her family and friends, she...
Daniel M. Gardner
Nov 16, 2025
We are sad to announce the passing of our beloved son and brother, Daniel M. Gardner, aged 44, of Brevard, NC, on November 16, 2025.
Daniel was a 1999 graduate of Decatur High School in Decatur, GA, and an almost-graduate of the University of Georgia (after 7 semesters, he decided he had “learned everything he wanted to learn” from college). Known...
Joseph A. Guggino
Nov 16, 2025
Joseph A. Guggino, 83, of Pisgah Forest, passed away on Sunday, November 16, 2025, at Tore’s Home in Brevard. Born in Fort Myers, FL, he was the son of the late Joseph G. and Helen Shirah Guggino.
He was a 1959 graduate of Daniel high School in Clemson, SC before receiving his bachelor’s degree at Furman University (1963) where he was...
Walter J Werner, Jr
Nov 15, 2025
Walter J. Werner, Jr., 57, of Brevard, passed away on November 15, 2025, at Mission Hospital in Asheville. Born in New Brunswick, NJ, he was the son of the late Walter J. and Ann Donnerstag Werner.
A strong-willed man who wanted to live life on his own terms, he was a father-figure to many. He was big on family and family...
Eleanor Winchip Stutz Kirlin
Nov 6, 2025
Eleanor Winchip Stutz Kirlin, 95, of Lexington, SC and formerly of Brevard, NC, passed
away on November 6, 2025.
The daughter of George and Madeleine Stutz, Eleanor graduated from Palmerton High
School (PA). Known to her family as “Chips”, she played the violin and enjoyed
horseback riding, especially on her favorite horse, “Rockaway”. She listened to Bing
Crosby and Frank Sinatra, skied the mountains of...
John F. Bundy
Nov 6, 2025
John F. Bundy, 87, of Brevard, passed away on November 6, 2025.
No local services are scheduled.
Rhonda Hall Reid
Nov 4, 2025
Rhonda Hall Reid, 73, of Lake Toxaway, North Carolina, entered her heavenly home on November 4, 2025.Born in Aiken, South Carolina, Rhonda was the daughter of the late J.B. and Helen Fisher Hall.
She was a 1970 graduate of Rosman High School. Rhonda dedicated over 30 years of service to Transylvania County Schools and later worked for McNeely Companies for 10...
Barbara Ann Douglas
Nov 2, 2025
Barbara Ann Douglas, 89, of Brevard, passed away on Sunday, November 2, 2025. A native of Toledo, Ohio, she was the daughter of the late Fredrick Richard Hoffman and the late Bernice Hausmann Hoffman. In addition to her parents she was also preceded in death by her son, Bret James Douglas.
A devout Catholic and member of Sacred Heart Catholic Church,...