William E. Robertson
Oct 6, 2025
Commander William “Bill” Robertson, USN (Ret.), went to his heavenly home on October 6, 2025. A pragmatist with a dry sense of humor, Bill was steadfastly honest and held a firm Christian faith. He was a long-term member and alter server at Sacred Heart Catholic Church and a member of the Knights of Columbus. Bill served his country for 23...
Eula Mae Holden
Oct 6, 2025
Eula Mae Holden, 86, of Pisgah Forest, passed away on Tuesday, October 7, 2025. A native of Pickens, South Carolina, she was the daughter of the late Truman and Georgia Marcus Brissey. In addition to her parents, she was also preceded in death by her son, Jerry Ward Holden, Jr., and her brother, Kenneth Brissey.
A long-time member of Anchor Baptist...
Gilles Geierman
Oct 1, 2025
It is with deep sadness that we announce the passing of Gilles H. Geierman on October 1, 2025 at the age of 89. He was born on July 22, 1936 to the late Dorothy Hoffman and the late Herman Geierman in Monroe, Michigan. He was also preceded in death by his wife of 60 years, Anna M. Cajka.
He is survived...
Linda Marie Newman
Sep 30, 2025
Linda Marie Griffith Newman, 64, of Sapphire, passed away on Tuesday, September 30, 2025. She was a native of York, South Carolina and the daughter of the late Dean and Beulah Mae Lewis Griffith. In addition to her parents, she was also preceded in death by her son, Steven J. Newman.
Linda enjoyed her flowers and gardening, peaceful afternoons, and taking...
Landon Brank Deal
Sep 28, 2025
Landon Brank Deal, 87, of Brevard, passed away on Sunday, September 28, 2025. A native of Madison County, NC, he was the son of the late Mr. and Mrs. Hubert Deal. In addition to his parents, he was also preceded in death by his wife, Mary Ramsey Deal; and their son, Michael Landon Deal.
Originally hired as a Chemistry teacher at...
Karla Maar
Sep 20, 2025
Karla Maar of Pisgah Forest, North Carolina, passed away peacefully in the early morning hours of Saturday, September 20, 2025. She was 82 years old and had been battling declining health for more than a year.
Karla was a passionate hiker, photographer, and advocate for human rights. She loved nothing better than to be out on the nearby hiking trails capturing...
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...