Maggie Valley, Virginia Tyler McNair (94) died at home on January 7, 2021 in the presence of her family. Preceded in death by her husband of 54 years, John B. McNair, Virginia was a loving wife, mother, grandmother and great-grandmother. She is survived by her children: John C. McNair (Laurie) of Raleigh, NC; Robert W. McNair (Linda) of Hartford, CT; Virginia McNair (Orfay Reyes) of Siete Rios, Ecuador and Anne Bolin (Kurt) of St. Petersburg, FL, as well as by...

Charlotte – Charles Ray Hemphill, Jr., 71, passed away on Saturday, January 16, 2021 at his residence. Ray was a native of Haywood County, and was the son of the late Charles Ray Hemphill, Sr. and Doris Madia Wood Hemphill.  He was a 1968 graduate of Pisgah High School and attended Gardner Webb University.  He was formerly employed with Fruehauf Trailers and at the time of his retirement was a manager for KPC Research Company of Charlotte, a marketing company for the...

Center Pigeon Community – Barbara Jean Burnett Pressley, age 83, passed away on Saturday, January 23, 2021 at Silver Bluff Nursing Home.  She was a lifelong resident of Haywood County and the daughter of the late James Edgar and Amelia Ruth Burnett.  She was also preceded in death by her husband, Delmer Pressley, who died in 2005; and one brother, Ray Burnett. Barbara was a graduate of Bethel High School.  She was a self-employed trucker driving cross-country for over...

Donald "Don" Eugene Arrington, age 76, returned to his heavenly home on Thursday, January 21, 2021 after a valiant battle with a life-long illness.  His devotion to his family and his firm belief in God supported him in his struggles and ultimately gave him peace. Don was born November 28, 1944 in Haywood County to the late Albert Arrington, and his wife, Ethel Arrington, of Ohio and Bonnie Randle and her husband, Irvin Randall, of Haywood County.  He was immersed in the...

Waynesville, Hazel Green Caldwell, age 92, passed away on Tuesday, January 19, 2021 at Smoky Mountain Health and Rehabilitation Center. A life-long resident of Haywood County, she was a daughter of the late Thomas Floyd and Georgia Fulbright Green.  In addition to her parents she was preceded in death by her husband, Jack Dempsey Caldwell, who died in 2007; and a sister, Vegie Hockstra.  Hazel grew up in the Panther Creek community and graduated from Fines Creek High School. ...

Clyde – Jo Ann Mills Walker, age 78, passed away on Friday, January 22, 2021 at Haywood Regional Medical Center. She was a lifelong resident of Haywood County and the daughter of the late Elbert and Mamie McMahan Mills.  She was also preceded in death by her husband, Jerry Edwin Walker, who died in 2017; three sisters and two brothers. Jo Ann was a 1961 graduate of Waynesville Township High School. She enjoyed gardening, landscaping, singing and playing the piano.  She...

Canton – Harry Lee Stamey, Jr., 91, passed away on Thursday, January 21, 2021 at Smoky Mountain Health and Rehabilitation Center. He was a native of Jackson County and had lived in Haywood County most of his life.  Harry was the son of the late Harry Lee Stamey, Sr., and Anna Dee Leatherwood Stamey.  He was also preceded in death by his wife, Jacqueline Bailey Stamey, who died in 2019; and two brothers, Jim and Dick Stamey. Harry was a member of Clyde Central United...

Canton – Van Lowe Revis, 89, passed away on Sunday, January 17, 2021 at his residence. A native and lifelong resident of Haywood County, he was the son of the late Benjamin Joseph and Mary West Revis.  He was also preceded in death by his wife, Faye Hyde Revis, who died in 1987; a daughter, Diana Revis (Lewis) Cooke; and a grandson, Craig Cooke.  Van was a member of Mt. Zion Baptist Church.  Van was a lifelong farmer who enjoyed growing tomatoes.  He loved dogs and...

Leigh Ann Clodfelter, 39, of Leicester passed away on Wednesday, January 20, 2021 at her residence. Born in Kent County, Delaware, she was the daughter of Michael Alan and Judy Ann Silvers Clodfelter of Leicester. Leigh was a 1999 graduate of Erwin High School.  She moved to California in the fall of 2006 where she began a career in hospitality which came natural to her with her wonderful personality and radiant spirit. In addition to her parents, Michael and Judy, she is survived by...

Larry Douglas Chambers, 78, passed away on January 17, 2021 following a long battle with Parkinson’s disease. A native of Haywood County, he was son of the late James Lynn and Edna Reece Chambers. In addition, he was also preceded in death by his brother, James Bryan Chambers. Larry worked as a produce farmer in the Bethel community until his retirement in 2012. He was a lifelong member of Riverside Baptist Church in Waynesville. He is survived by his wife of 47 years,...