Waynesville, JN Hyatt, age 92, passed away on Wednesday, June 19, 2019 at Haywood Regional Medical Center. A native of Haywood County he was a son of the late William Weaver and Winnie Long Hyatt; in addition to his parents he was preceded in death by four brothers and three sisters.  JN proudly served his country in the Navy and retired from AT&T with 38 years of service.  He was a dedicated husband, father, granddad and friend.  Never wanting to be idle, JN was eager to...

Canton – Jack Edward Duckworth, 83, ran to the arms of Jesus, on Friday, May 31, 2019. Born in Haywood County on March 6, 1936, he was a son of the late Clarence and Mabel Williams Duckworth.  In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife of 58 years, Nancy Jean Silver Duckworth; a brother, Neil Duckworth; and a sister, Kay Duckworth Corzine.  Jack attended Canton High School and Berea College where he ran track and still holds the college record for...

Boomer/Waynesville, Jennie Louise Milam Pearson, age 81, passed away on Tuesday, June 18, 2019. Louise was a daughter of the late Roby Rubin and Clursie Viola Church Milam. Louise is survived by her sister, Ruby Rhodes, of Waynesville; brother, J.D. Milam, of N. Wilkesboro; and several nieces and nephews. Graveside services will be held at 2:00 p.m. on Thursday, June 20, 2019 at Mount Lawn Cemetery in North Wilkesboro. The care of Mrs. Pearson has been entrusted to Wells Funeral Homes...

Clyde, Mildred Chambers Hannah, passed away on Saturday, June 15, 2019 at Care Partners Hospice Solace Center. A native of Haywood County, Mildred was the daughter of the late Lucious "Bill" and Mildred Edwards Chambers.  Mildred served the Lord, as an attendee of Panther Creek Baptist Church and was a member of Liberty Baptist Church.  She was also a hard-working employee of Dayco, in which she was able to retire from the curved hose department. Most recently, she was a...

Clyde – William Fulton “Bill” Osborne, 92, passed away on Tuesday, June 11, 2019 at his residence. A native and lifelong resident of Haywood County, he was the son of the late Henry and Maude Nelson Osborne.  He was also preceded in death by his first wife, Wilma Mae Nelson Osborne who died in 1979, his second wife, Lita Grey Pressley Osborne, who died in 2013; a daughter, Lura Caldwell, who died in 2010; and a brother, Blount Osborne, who died in 2017.  Bill...

Canton – Troy Weaver Mann, 81, passed away on Sunday, June 9, 2019 at St. Joseph Campus of Mission Hospitals. A native of the Center Pigeon Community of Haywood County, he was a son of the late Thomas Worrick and Edith Clark Mann.  Troy attended Canton High School and graduated in 1955.  Shortly thereafter, he went to Pasadena, Texas and worked at the Champion Paper Company.  He attended Lee College in Baytown, Texas and studied business administration.  Troy was a...

Reverend Dr. Thad Robert Dowdle went home to be with the Lord on Friday, June 7, 2019.  He was a son of the late Thad Oswald Dowdle and Sarah Holbrooks Dowdle.  In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by a sister, Gladys.  Thad grew up in the Longview Community in Franklin and attended Franklin High School and graduated in 1954.   Thad was called to preach at the age of 14.  He was the janitor of his church which means he was there every time the...

Waynesville, Margaret Brockinton Culver, 92, passed away on Thursday, June 13, 2019 at Mission Hospital’s Memorial Campus. A native of Kingstree, South Carolina, she was the daughter of the late Louis and Irene Epps Brockinton.  She was also preceded in death by a brother.  Margaret was a school teacher at several public and private schools throughout the east coast and southern United States. Margaret enjoyed traveling and birding with her husband, William.  She was a...

Infant Waaylon Cole Gray Canton – Waaylon Cole Gray, infant son of Scott Gray and Angel Kimble passed away on Sunday, June, 9, 2019. In addition to his parents, Waaylon is survived by his maternal grandparents, Jennie Mashburn and Robert Brashear, Jr. (Betty); paternal grandparents, Sharon Stafford and Danny Gray; maternal great grandparents, Mae and James Tolley; paternal great grand mother, Linda Green; paternal great grandparents, Tony and Charlene Phillips; and several aunts and...

“Dedicated Christian & Loving Husband and Father” Canton – Nick Carroll Reeves, 76, passed away on Sunday, June 9, 2019 at his residence. A native and lifelong resident of Haywood County, he was a son of the late L.J. and Gladys Reeves Massie.  In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by a son, Charlie Carroll Reeves, who died in 1993.  Nick was a United States Army veteran stationed in Berlin.  He began his working career with Champion...