Pauline Powell Anders Romans

Sep 16, 2025

Pauline Elizabeth Powell Romans, 80, of Rosman, passed away on Tuesday, September 16, 2025. A native of Transylvania County, she was the daughter of the late Robert Terry and Lela Morgan Powell.

Of utmost importance to Pauline was being a part of her community. She had written community articles for the Transylvania Times over the years. Her favorite things to talk...

Carolyne A. Zink

Sep 12, 2025

Carolyne Ann Zink, 82, of Brevard, passed away peacefully in the early morning hours, Friday, September 12th 2025, at her home.

She was born on March 17, 1943, in Rochester, NY, to the late Dorthea Rose St. James and Richard (Dick) Seil St. James. She remembered meeting her father for the first time after he returned from WWII. Carolyne graduated from...

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...

Marcia Lee Clark

Jul 31, 2025

Marcia Lee Clark, age 90, died on July 31, 2025 at The Landings in Mills River, NC. Marcia was born April 13, 1935 in Grand Forks, ND, to Edgar and Elizabeth Patterson. The family moved to Canton, OH, in the late 1940s, where many extended family members lived. She moved to Connestee Falls, Brevard, NC, in the late 1990s, after...

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...