Beloved Father, Granddad, Brother and Friend Waynesville, Joseph Turner Cathey, Jr., 78, passed away unexpectedly on Tuesday, October 4, 2022, at his residence. A lifelong resident of Haywood County, he was the son of the late Joseph Turner and Sarah Jane Walker Cathey.  Joe was a 1952 graduate of Waynesville Township High School and Western Carolina College.  His career was in the personnel department at Dayco in Waynesville.  His second career was living off the land,...

Waynesville, Phyllis Noland Damour, 90, passed away on Sunday, October 2, 2022, at Haywood Regional Medical Center. A native of Haywood County, she was a daughter of the late John and Leora Downs Noland.  In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Eddie Damour, who died in 2011; and five sisters, Annalee Overstreet, Wilma Overstreet, Mabel Manley, Mary Noland and Juanita Coldiron; and a brother, J.C. Noland, Jr.  Phyllis attended Maple Grove United...

Waynesville – Doug Burrell, 63, was born on October 25, 1958, and passed away peacefully on September 29, 2022 in his home with his beloved dog, Bitsy, by his side. Doug was predeceased by his father, Reuben Burrell; stepfather, Glen White; and brother, Courtney White.  He was a great son, father, brother, uncle and handyman. Doug entertained everyone with his ‘tales’ and hand gestures. He could make any child laugh with his Donald Duck voice. He was a small engine...

Canton – Anna Marie Shuler Clark, 83, passed away on Friday, September 30, 2022 at the Elizabeth House in Flat Rock. Anna was a native and lifelong resident of Haywood County and a daughter of the late Wallace and Ollie Trantham Shuler.  In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Thomas Hugh Clark, who died in 2001.  Anna was a member of Beulah Baptist Church and was a floral designer and a loving homemaker. She is survived by two sons, Danny...

Clyde – Pollyanna Stamey Izlar, 51, passed away on Thursday, September 29, 2022 at Haywood Regional Medical Center. Pollyanna was a native of Haywood County and a daughter of Roy and Barbara Harris Stamey of Clyde.  She was a 1989 graduate of Pisgah High School and was a member of Beulah Baptist Church.  Pollyanna was a beautician by trade and worked along with her mother at Enchanting Hair Fashions for 25 years. In addition to her parents, she is survived by her husband of...

James “Jim” L. Mann, Sr.                         Canton – James Lewis “Jim” Mann, Sr., 91, passed away on Thursday, September 29, 2022 at his residence. Jim was a native and lifelong resident of Haywood County and a son of the late Fonzo Herman and Emma Sue Lewis Mann.  In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife, Jimmie Mann, who died in 2012. Jim retired from Champion...

Olga Garcia Rueda, 83, of Candler, passed away Tuesday, Sept. 27, 2022. Born in Mexico, Olga was the daughter of the late Andrés Garcia and Aurelia Sosa.  In addition to her parents, she was also preceded in death by her husband, Gerardo Rueda, on October 2, 2018. Her children, Olga González and her husband, Pastor José Raymundo González, Liliana "Lili" Lane and her husband, Michael Lane all of Candler and their son, Gerardo Rueda of Mexico,...

Waynesville – Charles Billy Allison, beloved son, father, grandfather, and great grandfather passed away on September 26, 2022, at Autumn Care of Waynesville.  Billy was a native of Haywood County and son to the late Jack and Eula Noland Allison.  A life-long farmer, Billy found great joy in cultivating land and raising cattle.  The values that the land taught helped to influence both Billy and his entire family.  His passion and commitment were also demonstrated...

Cleveland, TN formerly of Canton - Mary Lou Campbell Ledbetter Hughes passed away at the age of 87 at the Brookdale Memory Care facility in Cleveland, TN on Monday September 26, 2022. She was preceded by her first husband, Charles Robert Ledbetter, May 1990, and second husband, Garrett Junior Hughes, February 2006, her parents, Albert and Florence Campbell and three brothers and three sisters. Mary Lou is survived by one sister, Evelyn Moody of Clyde, NC along with her son Steve (Beverly)...

Waynesville, Wendy Jean Meeks Ruff, age 53, passed away on Saturday, September 24, 2022 at CarePartners Solace Center. Wendy was the daughter of Bob Salzer and the late Helen Meeks Salzer.  She was preceded in death by her sister, Merry Ellen Meeks and her infant niece, Katarina. Wendy spent her early years in Key Largo Florida then graduated from North Buncombe High School in Weaverville.  She later received her Bachelor of Arts degree from Western Carolina University while...