Canton – Dianna Worley Burris, 76, was taken to her heavenly home on May 17, 2022, with her beloved family by her side. Dianna, affectionately known as Mammy by all her friends and family, was a native of Haywood County and the daughter of the late Bennie Bronson and Juanita Scott Worley.  In addition to her parents, Mammy was preceded in death by a daughter, Jamie Clark, who passed away in 2020.  Mammy worked for over 20 years at Champion Paper in maintenance.  Upon...

Canton – Patsy Gaddy Reynolds, 87, passed away on Tuesday, May 17, 2022, at Silver Bluff Nursing Home. Patsy was a native of Haywood County and the daughter of the late Joseph Keller and Lola Medford Gaddy.  In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband of 59 years, William Charles Reynolds, who died in 2014; sister, Jacquelyn Hyde; and brother, Jim Gaddy.  Patsy enjoyed traveling with Bill, fishing and going along hunting.  She missed him...

Lake Junaluska, Eve King Bishop, age 61, passed away peacefully surrounded by her family on Tuesday, May 17, 2022. "Where ever she was, there was Eden." Mark Twain, The Diaries of Adam and Eve Our lovely Eve Lynn King Bishop has stepped into the infinite care and love of God.  She is in a glad reunion with those who taught her how to love and laugh so well.  Her countenance and brilliant mind will be cherished by many loved ones still here. Eve grew up in Kingsport,...

Canton – Ronald Lee “Ron” McClure, 77, passed away on Monday, May 16, 2022, at his residence. Ron was a native and lifelong resident of Haywood County and a son of the late Spellman Garrett and Thelma Allison McClure.  In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by a stepson, Kenny Warren.  Ron previously worked at Dayco, was a carpenter, worked in maintenance at the Irene Wortham Center and was a present employee of Allied Security.  His hobbies...

Brevard, Jeffrey Albert Ellwood, age 63, passed away on Sunday, May 15, 2022, at Carepartners Hospice Solace Center. A native of Daytona Beach, Florida, he was a son of the late John Fiske and Norma Wood Ellwood.  In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his brother, John Fiske Ellwood, Jr.  Jeff had resided in Transylvania County for 33 years and enjoyed building cars, watching Andy Griffith and gardening. Jeff is survived by a son, Johnny Fiske Elwood, II, of...

Waynesville, Mamie Cagle Burchfield, age 90, passed away on Thursday, May 12, 2022 at CarePartners Hospice Solace Center. A native of Haywood County, she was a daughter of the late Fred and Elizabeth Parton Cagle.  In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Arthur Wilford Burchfield; several siblings; and a deceased great-great-granddaughter, Megan Cates.  Mamie enjoyed gardening, quilting and crocheting.  She loved spending time with her...

Waynesville, Wendell Grant "Bucky" Woods, age 71, passed away on Tuesday, May 10, 2022 at Mission Memorial Campus after a brief illness. A native of Sylva, he was the son of the late Charles and Stella Stewart Woods.  In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by a sister, Belva Shuler; and four brothers, Marvin, Jimmy, Bruce and Lewis Woods.  Bucky graduated from Sylva Webster High School (now Smoky Mountain High School) in 1969, where he was a member of honor...

Waynesville, Thomas Robert Hines, Jr., age 82, passed away on Tuesday, May 10, 2022 at Mission Memorial Campus. A native of Dade City, Florida, he was the son of the late Thomas Hines, Sr. and Etha Hines.  Tom attended Florida State University and was a citrus grower for many years.  He enjoyed golfing, especially with his great friends at Laurel Ridge Country Club.  He was gifted with playing multiple musical instruments and enjoyed listening to music.  Tom enjoyed...

Clyde, Doris Medford Rathbone, age 75, passed away on Monday, May 9, 2022 at Autumn Care of Waynesville. A native of Haywood County, she was the daughter of the late Billy and Virginia Medford.  In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Ronald Rathbone, who died in 2018.  Doris graduated from Cecil’s Business College and was employed by Andean Rural Healthcare in the administration department.  She was a member of Long’s Chapel United...

Candler – Thomas Haynes “Tom” Sims, 78, passed away on Monday, May 9, 2022, at his residence. Thomas was a native of Transylvania County and a son of the late Charles and Jaunita Norman Sims.  In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by a brother, Charles Ed Sims; sister, Inez Watts; two nieces, Carol Ann Summons and Willie Mae Stevens; and one cousin, Paul Jones.  Thomas had twenty-three years of service at Eaton Corporation, four years at Richmoot...