Biglerville, Pennsylvania – formerly of Canton – Deborah Ledbetter Riggeal, 64, passed away on Monday, April 15, 2019 at Haywood Regional Medical Center, following a brief illness. A native of Haywood County, she was the daughter of the late McKinley B. “Mack” and Ethel Watts Ledbetter.  Deb was a 1972 graduate of Pisgah High School and for many years, she helped her husband in their business, Riggeal’s Performance Fiberglass in Pennsylvania.  She...

Judith Ferguson Shirley Waynesville, Judith Ferguson Shirley passed away on Sunday, April 14, 2019 in Waynesville, NC surrounded by her husband Beuford and three children, Susan, Alison and Brad. Judy was born in Waynesville on March 15, 1942.  She was a daughter of William and Catherine Ferguson and was one of 13 children.  Judy was preceded in death by five sisters and four brothers.  Her three surviving brothers are James, Eugene and Terry. Judy attended Waynesville High...

J. Lamar York Waynesville, Julian Lamar York, age 82, passed away on Sunday, April 14, 2019 at Haywood Regional Medical Center. A native of Haywood County, he was a son to the late D.D. and Ethel Kuykendall York.  In addition to his parents he was preceded in death by his wife, Earlene Brown York, who died in 1998; brother, Lenoir York; three sisters, Edith Teague, Dorothy Calhoun and Delores Shamsedin.  Lamar was employed with the Haywood County School Systems as a teacher for...

Candler –Bruce Erwin Hutchison, 70, passed away on Sunday, April 14, 2019 at Pisgah Manor Health Care Center. A native of Haywood County, he was a son of the late Virge and Geraldine Warren Hutchison.  In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife, Elizabeth Clark Hutchison and a step-son, Charles Clark.  Bruce was a member of Friendship Baptist Church and retired from Champion International.  He was also an avid Tar Heel fan. He is survived by a...

John E. Penny, Jr. "A Loving Papaw" Waynesville, John Everett Penny, Jr., age 67, passed away on Wednesday, April 17, 2019 at Mountain View Manor Nursing Home. Born of Fulton County, Georgia he was a son of the late Dr. John Everett and Harriett Davis Penny.  In addition to his parents he was preceded in death by a brother, Steven W. Penny.  John was a member of First United Methodist Church of Waynesville.  He proudly served his country in the United States Army...

Waynesville - Jerry Bailey, formerly of  Keswick, VA, died on Tuesday, April 2, 2019 at Mission Hospital in Asheville, NC.  A memorial service will be held Saturday, April 13, at 2:00 pm at First Presbyterian Church in Waynesville.  Jerry was born in Binghamton, NY on March 9, 1955. He graduated from Oglethorpe University, majoring in Political Science and was self-employed most of his life as a computer software developer.  He was especially proud to be part of the team...

James R. Guy Maggie Valley, James Richard Guy, age 74, passed away on Friday, November 30, 2018. A native of Haywood County he was a son of the late James E. and Louise Setzer Guy.  A celebration of life will be held from 2:00 until 4:00 p.m. on Saturday, April 13, 2019 at Wells Events & Reception Center. The care of Mr. Guy has been entrusted to Wells Funeral Homes and an online memorial register is available at “Obituaries” at www.wellsfuneralhome.com

Canton – Lonnie Maxwell Messer, 78, went to be with the Lord on Tuesday, April 9, 2019 at Care Partners Hospice Solace Center. A native and lifelong resident of Haywood County, he was a son of the late Roy and Alma Harvey Messer.  In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by four brothers, Pless, Carroll, Sherrill and Benny Messer and two sisters, Irene Mashburn and Velma Farmer.  Lonnie was a former employee of American Enka, where he worked for 15 ½...

Maggie Valley – Robert Michael “Bob” Dowse, 74, passed away on Monday, April 08, 2019 at his residence. A native of England, he was a son of the late Michael Casalspro and Jill Dowse.  Bob was employed with AT&T for 30 years.  In Bob’s life, he had a gift and that gift was “help”.  He unselfishly used his gift to help others to repair things when needed.  Bob was a United States Navy veteran. He is survived by his wife of 34...

Lucille W. Inman Waynesville, Lucille Marie West Inman, age 97, passed away on Monday, April 8, 2019 at Haywood Lodge and Retirement Center where she received excellent care. A native on Haywood County, she was a daughter of the late Thomas Glenn and Annie Murphy West.  In addition to her parents she was preceded in death by her husband, Hobart O’dell Inman who died in 1993; sons, Roy and Henry Inman; and a sister, Pauline Holt.  She was a member of East Waynesville Baptist...