Canton - Willie Rhodarmer, 88, passed away on Saturday, September 18, 2021 in Charlotte. A complete obituary will be published as information becomes available.

Canton – Roger Carroll Burress, 70, of Johnson City, Tennessee passed away on Thursday, September 16, 2021 in Cumming, Georgia. Roger was a native of Cruso Community and the son of Walter Carroll and Eva Mae Reece Burress.  He was preceded in death by his first wife, Melinda Baldwin Burress, who died in 1981 and a brother, Randy Darrell Burress. Roger was employed with Solvay Specialty Polymers as a research and development specialist with 30 years of service.  He was a...

Candler – James Floyd “Jim” Mackey, 74, passed away on Thursday, September 16, 2021 at Mission Memorial Campus. Jim was a native of Haywood County and a son of the late Lemuel G. “Mohawk” Mackey and Janet Harkins Mackey.  In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his paternal grandparents, Addie Burr and Floyd Mackey.  Jim was a member of the last graduating class of Clyde High School and a 1981 graduate of Haywood Community...

Canton – Beverly Ann Adams McRee, 64, passed away on Thursday, September 16, 2021 at Mission Memorial Campus.  Beverly was the daughter of the late Elizabeth M. and L. Dale Adams.  She was a dedicated teacher for 30 years with the North Carolina public school system in special education, including five years at Tuscola High School and 12 years at Pisgah High School.  She sang in St. Andrew’s Episcopal On-The-Hill Church choir. She is survived by her husband, The...

Waynesville, Helen Louise Conner Inman, 82, passed away on Wednesday, September 15, 2021 at her home. A native of Jackson County and lifelong resident of Haywood County, Helen was a daughter of the late John and Evia Reece Conner.  She was also preceded in death by two sisters, Isabelle Norris and Leona Smith; three brothers, Floyd Conner, Clyde Conner and Junior Conner; one son-in-law, David Davis; one brother-in-law, J.B. Smith; one sister-in-law, Anne Conner; seven nephews, Mark...

Asheville – Jeremy Nathan Rathbone, 33, passed away on Sunday, September 12, 2021 at Mission Memorial Campus. Jeremy was a native of Haywood County and a son of Ricky and Annette Nelson Rathbone.  He was employed by Champion Cab Company, and he enjoyed fishing, spending time with his children and family, and watching the Pisgah Bears. In addition to his parents, he is survived by his wife of 11 years, Brittany Overman Rathbone; one daughter, Kiley Rathbone; and one son, Riley...

David Lee Davis took a ride on the golden road with the good Lord as his pilot, on Sunday, September 12, 2021. David was born in Putnam County, Florida to the late Roy and Elizabeth Davis.  In addition to being joined by his parents, he was also joined by his three grandchildren.  David worked for the Palatka Sheriffs Department as well as being an EMS Driver.  Other times throughout his life, he was a trucker and got to travel around and see many places and was also a...

Mark S. Gantt, 61, of Candler passed away on Sunday, September 12, 2021.  A native of Buncombe County, he was the son of Howard Gantt and the late Martha Maynard Gantt. Mark was a 1978 graduate of Enka High School where he was a wrestler.  He went on to attend Columbia University in New York City. In addition to his father, he is survived by his sister, Debra Gantt Gay (Travis); brother, James Alan Gantt; niece, Aspen Morgan; nephew, Jacob Gantt and a great niece, Maxine Grace...

James Monroe Blount was born to the late Herbert Blount and Lavinia Henson on August 11, 1941, in Washington, D. C.  He entered into his eternal rest on the morning of September 11, 2021. Mr. Blount proudly served in the US Army and had worked for the Government Printing Office in Washington, D. C. for 30 years.  He later retired to live out the rest of his days traveling and gathering with family and friends. He leaves to cherish his memories, his wife, Geraldine Blount;...

1940 - 2021 Jerry Hill Matthews, passed away on Saturday, September 11, 2021, at Haywood Regional Hospital. A native of Hollywood, Florida, he was a son of the late Thetis and Clinton Moses Matthews.  In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by an infant son.  As a young man he was a sheet metal worker and enjoyed working with his hands and eventually became a talented woodworker and enjoyed time in his shop creating furniture and accessories; and also made items for...