Dec 25, 2020

Clyde – Larry Ephraim Beck, 60, passed away on Friday, December 25, 2020 at CarePartners Hospice Solace Center.

Larry was a native and lifelong resident of Haywood County and a son of Janie Lunsford Beck of Clyde and the late E. C. (Junior) Beck.  He was a “prayer warrior” for everyone each night, friends or foe alike...

Dec 24, 2020

Waynesville, Richard Michael Wyatt, passed into paradise on December 24, 2020.

Mike worked for 23 years as Chief Engineer at Lea Industries, Ethan Allen Furniture in Old Ford as an Engineer, was plant manager at Ethan Allen Furniture in Dublin, Virginia, Mountain Projects from 2002-2006 and Giles Chemical as an Engineer until he retired in 2011.

Dec 24, 2020

Maggie Valley, North Carolina, Beverly Franklin Sheehan, a long-time resident of Maggie Valley passed on Thursday, December 24, 2020. Her passing was peaceful, in her sleep, at Givens Estates in Asheville, NC.

Beverly will be interned with her beloved husband, the late Thomas J. Sheehan who passed in 2008.  A memorial will be announced at a later...

Dec 23, 2020

Waynesville, James Walter West, Jr., age 79, passed away on Wednesday, December 23, 2020 at his residence.

A native of Haywood County he was a son of the late James W. West, Sr. and Thelma Wilkes West Buchanan.  In addition to his parents he was preceded in death by a sister, Phyllis Ann McGaha and infant sister;...

Dec 23, 2020

Waynesville, Camilla Grace Webber McConnell, age 93, passed away on Wednesday, December 23, 2020 at Autumn Care of Waynesville, North Carolina.

A native of Orlando, Florida, she was a daughter of the late Winslow L. Webber and Edith Babson Mustard.  In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, James H. McConnell; two...

Dec 22, 2020

Rev. J. C. Thomas, 83, of Ellenboro, NC went to be with the Lord on Tuesday, December 22, 2020 surrounded by his family.

He was born November 15, 1937 to the late Cas and Bess Shelton Thomas.  In addition to his parents, he was also preceded in death by his son, David Scott Thomas, grandson, Brandon Thomas,...

Dec 22, 2020

Canton – Stephen Charles Nanney, 46, passed away on Tuesday, December 22, 2020 at Mission Hospital in Asheville, NC.

Stephen was a native and lifelong resident of Haywood County.  He was the son of Linda Duckett Nanney and the late Charles Martin Nanney, who died in 2019.

In addition to his mother, Stephen is survived...

Dec 20, 2020

Clyde, Doris Wyatt McCracken, age 77, passed away on, Sunday, December 20, 2020 at her home.

A native of Haywood County, she was the daughter of the late John David and Mary Ruth Gunter Wyatt.  Doris was a hairdresser in Haywood County for many years. She co- founded Curl ‘n Chat beauty salon but sold her half...

Dec 19, 2020

Cullowhee, North Carolina, Anna Chaiko Morrill, age 97, passed away on Saturday, December 19, 2020 after a period of declining health.

Mrs. Morrill was born in Moosic, Pennsylvania on February 17, 1923 to the late John and Mary Chaiko.  In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Dr. Maurice B. Morrill, who...

Dec 18, 2020

Clyde, Lorena Ethel Haynes Sutton passed away on her 90th birthday on Friday, December 18, 2020 at Haywood Nursing & Rehabilitation Center.

She was a native of Haywood County and the daughter of the late Posey and Bertha Davis Haynes.  She was also preceded in death by her loving husband of 67 years, Isaac Luther "I.L." Sutton,...

Dec 18, 2020

Waynesville, Duryea Theodore "Ted" Stevens, age 88, passed away on Friday, December 18, 2020 at Mission Hospital.

A native of Long Island, New York, he was the son of the late Duryea Joseph and Anna Frances Nichols Stevens.  In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by two brothers, Ronald and Roger Stevens.  Over the...

Dec 18, 2020

Carol McKnight, age 82, passed into the presence of God’s loving arms on Friday, December 18, 2020 at Harmony at Reynolds Mountain.

A native of Kansas City, Missouri, Carol McKnight was the daughter of the late Lester and Catherine Cruce McKnight. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her son, Michael Strickland; her brother,...

Dec 17, 2020

Canton – Doris Aileen Ford Hall, 94, passed away on Thursday, December 17, 2020 at Arrowhead Cove of Silver Bluff Village.

A native and lifelong resident of Haywood County, she was a daughter of the late Alvin and Ollie Mae Pope Ford.  In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband of 65...

Dec 16, 2020

Waynesville, Leon Elmer Webb, age 98, passed away on Wednesday, December 16, 2020 at Autumn Care of Waynesville.

Leon was born on April 6, 1922 to the late Monroe Clarence and Bertha Plemmons Webb, in a log house with an added on "lean to" kitchen in the Luck community of Spring Creek, Madison County.  He was preceded...

Dec 16, 2020

Waynesville, Ellie Jane “Nellie” Caldwell Morrow, age 74, passed away on, Wednesday, December 16, 2020 at her home.

A native of Haywood County, Nellie was the daughter of the late Jarvis and Wilsye Trantham Caldwell.  In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her brother, Lucky Caldwell; sister, Maggie Lee Cagle; three nephews, Homer...

Dec 16, 2020

Waynesville – Ricky Carroll Layman, 62, of the Bethel community, passed away on Wednesday, December 16, 2020.

Ricky was a native and lifelong resident of Haywood County and a son of the late Oscar, Jr. and Virginia Ivey Layman.  In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by two brothers, Michael and Bobby Layman.  Ricky...

Dec 15, 2020

Waynesville, Pasquale "Pat" Amato, age 85, passed away on Tuesday, December 15, at Haywood Regional Medical Center.

Pasquale was formally a resident of Lakeland and Winter Haven, Florida.  For the past 26 years he resided in Maggie Valley.

He was a consultant pharmacist for over 50 years in Florida and at Waynesville Pharmacy.  He was...

Dec 15, 2020

Clyde – Freda Hipps Queen, 86, passed away on Tuesday, December 15, 2020 at Silver Bluff Nursing Home.

Freda was a native and lifelong resident of Haywood County and a daughter of the late Chester Jack and Marie Moore Hipps.  In addition to her parents, Freda was preceded in death by her husband, Billy Queen, who died...

Dec 14, 2020

Canton – Joyce Norris Mease, 85, passed away on Monday, December 14, 2020 at Silver Bluff Nursing Home.

Joyce was a native of Haywood County and a daughter of the late Bill and Wales Clark Norris.  In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband of 55 years, Felix Mease, who died in...

Dec 14, 2020

Canton – Evelyn “Billie” Winfield Morgan, 92, passed away on Monday, December 14, 2020 at Silver Bluff Nursing Home.

Billie was a native and lifelong resident of Haywood County and a daughter of the late Robert and Hattie Pressley Winfield.  In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her first husband and the father...