Jerry Frederick Smith
Sep 4, 2025
Jerry Frederick Smith, 71, of Penrose, passed away on September 4, 2025. A Transylvania County native, he was the son of the late Robert Lee Smith and the late Helen Davidson Morrison. In addition to his parents, he was also preceded in death by his brothers Mickey Smith, Stanley Smith and Ernie Smith.
Jerry was a devoted and hard worker for...
Cynthia Faye Galloway
Aug 29, 2025
Cynthia Faye Galloway, 65, of Rosman, went to be with the Lord on Friday, August 29, 2025 after an extended illness. A lifelong resident of Transylvania County, she was the daughter of Clovey Galloway and the late Alvin Galloway.
She was a loving daughter, mother, grandmother and sister and she brought a bright light into everyone’s life that knew her.
She will...
Charles Garfield Clark
Aug 13, 2025
Charles Garfield Clark, 86, of Penrose, NC passed away Wednesday, August 13, 2025, after a lengthy illness. He was born April 4, 1939, to the late Charles and Rebecca Smith Clark of Quebec. He graduated from Rosman High School in 1957 and went on to serve for four years in the U.S. Navy.
After his discharge, he worked at Ecusta Paper...
Douglas Jethro King
Aug 12, 2025
Douglas Jethro King, 76, of Brevard, NC passed away Tuesday, August 12, 2025, at The Oaks.
Douglas lived at Forest Bend Group Home where he received excellent care and had many friends. He loved to take van rides, and the staff made sure they took him every day.
He worked at the Vocational Center in Fletcher, NC and TVS for a number...
Gerald Elwood Uhler
Aug 11, 2025
Gerald Elwood Uhler, 92, of Brevard, NC passed away Monday, August 11, 2025, at Mission Hospital.
A native of New Jersey, he was a son of the late Jaroslov Uhler and Susanne Schaffer Uhler. He was preceded in death by his wife of 58 years, Joan Uhler, who passed in 2019.
Gerald was a veteran and served his country in the US...
Duane Lee Allen
Jul 30, 2025
Duane Lee Allen, 63, of Transylvania County, passed away on July 30, 2025. He was the son of the late Virgil and Juanita Allen.
Affectionately known as “Big’un” or “Chief” to many who knew and loved him, Duane was a profoundly loved man whose quiet strength, loyalty, and unwavering care left a deep imprint on everyone he encountered. A devoted husband,...
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
Brevard, NC, native Anna Meree Etters, 78, passed away on Friday, July 18, 2025.
She retired from Brevard College after over 45 years of faithful service.
A celebration of life will be held at St. Timothy United Methodist Church in Brevard at 2 p.m. on September 20th.
Moore-Blanchard Funerals & Cremations is honored to serve the family.
Donations can be made to a favored...
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...