Rev. James E. Rogers, 87, of Asheville, went home to be with the Lord, Wednesday, March 10, 2021 at his residence.  He was born July 26, 1933 in Widen, WV to the late David and Ermal Rogers. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his son, Kevin, and brothers, Billy, Tommy, and Clyde Rogers. James began his ministry as a teenager, choosing to attend Lee College in Cleveland, TN.  It was there that he met and married Oleta Wood. Originally, James was offered a...

Candler - Paul Willard Campbell, Jr., age 81, passed away at home on Saturday, April 10, 2021. Paul was born December 9, 1939 in Asheville, North Carolina to the late Paul Willard Campbell, Sr. and Margaret Lee Woodson Campbell.  In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife, Linda Karen Campbell. Paul’s first and foremost passion was his family, of whom he was endlessly proud.  Paul was an electrician for MB Haynes Electric for 30 years and was a...

Bryson City, Frances Lowery (Pat) Colville, age 72, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, April 20, 2021 after a courageous battle with cancer. Pat was preceded in death by her parents, James Lowery Colville and Frances Armitage Colville.  She is survived by her half-brother, Bryson Colville, and her half-sister, Polly Colville, both of Cullowhee.  Pat is also survived by several first cousins and her special friend, Vicki Horne. Pat attended Swain County High School and is a 1974...

Canton – Jim “Moose” Kuykendall, 67, passed away on Monday, April 19, 2021 at Care Partner’s Hospice Solace Center (John F. Keever). Moose was a native and lifelong resident of Haywood County and a son of the late Delmer and Lela Stewart Kuykendall.  In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by two sons, Andrew Lee “Skip” Kuykendall, who died in 2007 and Jim Zahorik; a nephew, Eric McLean and Andrew’s beloved boxer,...

Canton – Donald Albert Robinson, 83, passed away on Wednesday, April 21, 2021 at his residence. Donald was a native and lifelong resident of Haywood County and a son of the late Virgil and Mae Worley Robinson.  In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife, Judie Ruth Reagan Robinson, who died in 2013; a sister, Carolyn Worley; and two brothers, James and Dale Robinson.  Donald retired from Champion International in 2003 after 33 years of service and was a...

Canton – Larry Dean MacNichol, 76, passed away on Monday, April 19, 2021 at Memorial Campus of Mission Hospitals. Larry was a long-time resident of Canton and a son of the late Bernard Alexander and Ida Mae Green MacNichol.  In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by a brother, Bernard MacNichol. He is survived by his wife of 22 years, Diane MacNichol; one daughter, Heidi Lord (Curt) of Florida; three sons, Scott MacNichol (Lisa) of Florida, Tim Hancock (Joleen) and...

Jeanne Bryant Glasgow, 93, of Candler passed away on Tuesday, April 20, 2021 at Pisgah Manor in Candler following a period of declining health. Born August 6, 1927 in Corinth, MS, she was daughter of the late Ward Logan and Martha Louise Wilson Bryant.  In addition to her parents, she is also preceded in death by her husband, Hal David Glasgow. Jeanne previously lived in Memphis, Tennessee where she was active in the Beethoven Club and Memphis Opera Theater.  She was a teacher...

Canton – Dale Claude Willis, 95, passed away on Thursday, April 15, 2021 at his residence. Dale was a native of Hempstead County, Arkansas and a son of the late Claude Augustus and Ruth Clark Willis.  In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by three brothers, Herschel, Troy, and Paul Willis; a baby sister, Faye; a foster son, Dale L. Wood; four nephews, James, Dean, Dwight and Michael and one great-nephew, Shane Dale.  He lived most of his life in Haywood County...

Canton – Wilma Bonnie Conard Sorrells, 96, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, April 13, 2021 at her residence surrounded by her family. Wilma was a native and lifelong resident of Haywood County and a daughter of the late Glenn and Bertha Morrow Conard.  In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, J. R. Sorrells, who died in 2006 and many brothers and sisters.  Wilma loved all her children, grandchildren, and great-grandchildren.  She was an...

Kathleen Calkins Peterson, 81, passed away on Friday, April 16, 2021 at her home following an extended illness.  She was born to the late Earl and Mary Ann Heckemovich Calkins.  She was preceded in death by two siblings: Darlene Calkins and Darrell Calkins. Kathy is survived by her husband, Joseph Peterson of Franklin, Massachusetts; one stepson, Karl Peterson of Franklin, Massachusetts; three sisters, Maureen A. Shaw of Maggie Valley, NC, Colleen “Coke” Lowery of...