Maggie Valley, Dorothy Smith Reid, age 89, passed away on Sunday, January 19, 2020 at her residence. A native of Wake County, North Carolina, she was the daughter of the late Albert Theodore and Helen Lucille Poynter Smith.  In addition to her parents she was preceded in death by her husband, Robert Douglas Reid, Sr., who died in 2008; and two brothers, Jack and James Smith.  She was a past employee with Pinellas County, Florida school systems, as a Clerk.  Dorothy was a...

Candler – Joyce “Peck” Stamey, 87, passed away on Sunday, February 23, 2020 at his residence. A native and lifelong resident of Buncombe County, he was the son of the late Reuben and Rhetta Young Stamey.  He was also preceded in death by his wife, Bernice Blaylock Stamey, who died in 2017; a son, Gary Lee Stamey and an infant son, Larry Ray Stamey; three brothers and three sisters.  He was a United States Army veteran serving as a Paratrooper in the 101st...

Canton – Edward Andrew “Ed” Young, 74, of Kim’s Cove Road passed away on Thursday, February 20, 2020 at his residence. A native of Pisgah, Alabama, he resided in Atlanta prior to moving to Haywood County, NC in 2003.  Ed was the son of the late Earl and Ethel Gray Young. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by brothers Arnold Young, Earnest Young, Cecil Young, John Young, Hugh Young and widowed by Judy Young.  Ed was Maintenance Manager for...

Candler, Patricia Carole Moody, age 78, passed away on Thursday, February 20, 2020 at the Hayesville House. A native of Buncombe County, she was the daughter of the late Luther Kenneth and Frances Campbell Moody.  Carole had attended the North Carolina School for the Deaf in Morganton, North Carolina.   Carole is survived by a brother, Jack Moody and his wife, Norma, of Hayesville, North Carolina and several cousins. Graveside services will be held at 2:00 p.m. on Tuesday,...

Canton – Douglas Bruce Alexander, 82, passed away on Thursday, February 20, 2020 at Haywood Regional Medical Center. A native and lifelong resident of Haywood County, he was a son of the late Bruce and Mary Knight Alexander.  Doug was a United States Air Force veteran and a member of Long Branch Baptist Church.  He retired from Champion International in 1998 with 22 years of service. He is survived by his wife, Barbara Kay Scott Alexander; two sons, Scott Alexander of...

Clyde, Louvene Justice Wyatt, age 84, passed away on Thursday, February 20, 2020 at her residence. A native of Macon County, she was a daughter of the late Rufus Butler and Eva Roper Justice.  In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Leroy Anson Wyatt, who died in 2010; a daughter, Jackie Foster; and three brothers.  She loved making quilts and knick-knacks for her family and friends. Louvene is survived by a daughter, Glenda Wyatt; son, Tony Wyatt...

Elizabeth “Lib” Payne Sutton, 59, of Sylva passed away on Sunday, February 16, 2020 after a period of declining health. A native of Jackson County, she was the daughter of the late William Roy and Mary Sue Messer Payne. She loved her family more than anything and always worried and cared for others before herself. In addition to her parents, Elizabeth was preceded in death by her husband, Mack Sutton; an infant daughter, Denise Ann Sutton; two brothers, Terry...

Clyde, Mary Elizabeth Morgan Skidmore, age 78, entered into the arms of the Heavenly Angels on the afternoon of Saturday, February 22, 2020. Mary was born in Buncombe County to the late Turner Marcell and Sarah Lyons Morgan on January 17, 1942.  In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Harley T. Skidmore; a sister, Arvella Dupree; and three brothers, Charles Ray, TM and Dallas Morgan.  Mary was a loving, caring and devoted wife, mother and...

Charles F. Zackman IV, lovingly known as Rick or Zack, passed away at the age of 63, in the comfort of his home on Wednesday, February 12, 2020 after a courageous battle with lung cancer.  Charles was born in Wichita, Kansas on March 15, 1956 to the late Charles F. Zackman III and Shirley Jones Zackman.  In addition to his father, he was predeceased by his brother-in-law, Anthony Cagno and nephew Stephen (Stevie) Cagno.  He proudly retired from the Air Force in 1993 and...

Maggie Valley, Linda Pugh Grasty, age 72, passed away on Thursday, February 13, 2020 at Haywood Regional Medical Center. A native of Tennessee, she was a daughter of the late Ronald and Annie Faye Hill Pugh.  Linda was a friendly face at HomeTrust Bank where she served as a bank teller for 20 years.  As her health declined, Linda enjoyed watching tv westerns like The Big Valley.  Affectionately called Granny, she also liked to cross stitch. Linda is survived by her husband...