Sep 27, 2020

Waynesville, James "Jim" Gary, 87, passed away on Sunday, September 27, 2020, at Creekside Villas in Waynesville, North Carolina.

He was preceded in death by his beloved wife of 60 years, Peggy, who died in 2016.

Jim was a Merchant Marine in his younger years and then joined the US Navy.  Jim transferred to the...

Sep 25, 2020

Waynesville, Helen June Bradshaw Caldwell, 89, passed away on Friday, September 25, 2020, at her home.

Helen was the daughter of the late Frank and Ada Morrow Bradshaw.  She was preceded in death by her beloved husband of 64 years, J.R. Caldwell, who died in 2017 and one brother, James Bradshaw.  Helen’s career as an educator began...

Sep 25, 2020

Sarasota, Florida – John Lee “Johnny Foster, 59, passed away on Friday, September 25, 2020 at Family Extended care of Sarasota.

Johnny was a native of Buncombe County, and son of the late Robert and Dorothy June Warren Foster.  In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by a brother, Jeffrey Lane Foster.  Johnny moved...

Sep 24, 2020

W. Walton Garrett passed away on September 24, 2020 in Colorado Springs, Colorado surrounded by family.

Walton was born on August 13, 1926 to Bascom and Josephine Garrett in Birmingham, Alabama.  He has an older brother Henry and a younger sister, Mary Louise.  Walton graduated from Avondale High School in 1944.  In high school, Walton really enjoyed...

Sep 22, 2020

Waynesville, Christy White McLean, 63, passed away on Tuesday, September 22, 2020 at her home.

Christy was born in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma and spent her life bringing joy to the lives of others.  Christy was known for her entrepreneurial spirit, generosity, and as a champion for children in the foster care system.  Her home was always open...

Sep 20, 2020

Maggie Valley, Alvin "Al" Sebring, Jr., 92, passed away on Sunday, September 20, 2020 at his residence.

Al was born in Revere, Massachusetts and was the son of the late Alvin and Carolyn Burkhardt Sebring.  In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his beloved wife, Mary Sebring, who died in 2012; and one...

Sep 19, 2020

“Peace at any price” was one of the mantras Ed lived. Ever the consummate gentle man, Ed was an observer of all the things around him, and other than when asked for an opinion, he kept his opinion mostly to himself. Ed was a lover of life and appreciated the beauty that was in the world, even in the dark times we...

Sep 18, 2020

Clyde – Brenda Hawkins Mease, 76, passed away on Friday September 18, 2020 at Haywood Regional Medical Center.

A native and lifelong resident of Haywood County, she was the daughter of the late Eugene and Ruth Fowler Hawkins.  She was also preceded in death by her husband, Carroll Mease who passed away in 2015 and a special...

Sep 18, 2020

Canton – Bonnie Sorrells Carver, 91, passed away on Friday, September 18, 2020 at her residence.

A native and lifelong resident of Haywood County, she was the daughter of the late Joseph and Emma Harris Sorrells.  She was preceded in death by her husband, Billy Carver, who died in 1964; a son, Roger Carver, who died in...

Sep 17, 2020

Waynesville, Ida Mae Ganzert McClain, age 93, passed away on Thursday, September 17, 2020 under the care of Silver Bluff Nursing Home.

A native of Richmond, Virginia she was a daughter of the late Alexander and Rosetta Ford Ganzert.  In addition to her parents she was preceded in death by her beloved husband, Robert Lee McClain whom...

Sep 17, 2020

Waynesville, Elizabeth Eurana Leininger Murphy, age 88, passed away on Thursday, September 17, 2020 at her residence.

A native of Pennsylvania, she was a daughter of the late Stanley and Alva Koch Leininger.  In addition to her parents she was preceded in death by her husband, Norman Karl Murphy, who died in 2007; a daughter, Robin Rand...

Sep 16, 2020

Waynesville, Mary Ruth Sizemore Massie, age 91, passed away on Wednesday, September 16, 2020 under the care of Carolina Pines at Asheville.

A native of Haywood County, Mary was a daughter of the late Virgil and Dare White Sizemore.  In addition to her parents she was preceded in death by her beloved husband, Rufus C. Massie, who...

Sep 14, 2020

Waynesville, NC, Jack Edmond Darley, age 65, passed away on Monday, September 14, 2020.

A native of Polk County, Florida, he was a son of the late George and Cossett Carroll Darley.  He moved to Haywood County eleven years ago to be closer to his niece, Ginger Fluery and nephew, John Combee.  In addition to his parents...

Sep 13, 2020

Maggie Valley, Michael Stephen Welch, age 71, passed away on Sunday, September 13, 2020 at Elizabeth House.

Michael was born on March 13, 1949 in Los Angeles, California to Stanley and Emma Lou Welch.  Michael grew up in California and graduated from Chino High School.  He completed his Doctor of Dental Medicine at the University of Kentucky...

Sep 13, 2020

Waynesville, Myrtle Jean Conner, age 62, passed away on Sunday, September 13, 2020 at Haywood Regional Medical Center.

A native of Haywood County, she was a daughter of the late Betty Farr.  Myrtle had a successful career as a Certified Nursing Assistant for over 20 years.  Along with her high school sweetheart, Steve, she loved spending time...

Sep 12, 2020

Canton - Buddy McDowell, 89, passed away on Saturday, September 12, 2020, at Haywood House in Canton.

A native of Haywood County, he was the son of the late L.C. and Berta McCook McDowell.  In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by one sister and four brothers.

Buddy proudly served his country...

Sep 12, 2020

Candler, Guy Mitchell Robertson, age 84, passed away on Saturday, September 12, 2020.

A native of Henderson County, he was a son of the late John Edgar and Viola Rachel McMurray Robertson.  In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by two brothers and two sisters. Guy graduated from Chicora High School in Charleston, SC...

Sep 8, 2020

Sylva, Ethel Gertrude Lightsey Lambert, age 75, passed away on Tuesday, September 8, 2020 at Mission Memorial Hospital.

A native of Florida, she was a daughter of the late Alex and Bernice Sanders Lightsey.  In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her beloved husband, George Franklin Lambert, who died in 2019; grandson, Michael...

Sep 6, 2020

Waynesville, Freida Jean Higgins, age 71, passed away on Sunday, September 6, 2020 at Haywood Regional Medical Center.

A native of Haywood County, she was a daughter of the late Bill and Rosalee Cochran McClure; in addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Gordan Raines, who died in 2004.

Freida...

Sep 4, 2020

Waynesville, Matilda Jane Wilson LaVange, beloved mother, grandmother, sister, aunt, and Child of God died peacefully at home on September 4, 2020.

She was born in Sylva, NC on September 20, 1921, the sixth of John and Madge Wilson’s nine children.  She graduated from Sylva High School, where she was class salutatorian in 1938.  After attending Western...