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...

Sep 4, 2020

Waynesville, Sammy Lee Underwood, 84, passed away on Friday, September 4, 2020 at Mission Memorial Hospital.

Sammy was born to the late Jack and Mary Long Underwood . In addition to his parents, he is preceded in death by his wife, Alice Underwood; a son, Dale Underwood; and a sister, Patricia Bradbury. Sammy was a dedicated employee...

Sep 4, 2020

Waynesville, Dan Caldwell Davis, 87, passed away on Friday, September 4, 2020 at his residence.

A native of Haywood County, he was the son of the late Thurman and Minnie Caldwell Davis. In addition to his parents, Dan is preceded in death by his beloved wife, Betty Jean Carver Davis; and three brothers, Ben Davis, Glenn Davis,...

Sep 3, 2020

Candler – Thelma Jane Grooms Stewart, age 80, passed away on Thursday, September 3, 2020 at Silver Bluff Nursing Home.

Thelma was a native of Buncombe County, she was the daughter of the late Chiefson and Nola Shelton Grooms.  In addition to her parents, she was also preceded in death by Minnie Bell Gillespie, Mamie Chrisman, Ollie...

Aug 31, 2020

Canton – Vivian Webb Scott, 95, passed away on August 31, 2020 at Haywood Lodge and Retirement Center.

Vivian was a native of Buncombe County and a daughter of the late Hewey and Myrtle Morgan Webb.  In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Archie Scott, who died in 2012 and two...

Aug 31, 2020

Waynesville – Rhonda Gail Goodson Rose, 59, passed away on August 31, 2020.

Rhonda was a daughter of Edwin and Beverly Goodson and the late Peggy Carson.  In addition to her mother, she was preceded in death by a sister, Pamela “Pam" McAllister.

She is survived by her husband, Donnie Rose; one daughter, Melinda Stanton of...

Aug 29, 2020

Sylva, Herman Harold Britt, Jr., age 87, passed away on Saturday, August 29, 2020 at The Hermitage Assisted Living in Sylva.

A native of Buncombe County, Herman was the son of the late Herman Harold Britt, Sr. and Bonnie Ingle Britt.  In addition to his parents, he was also preceded in death by his first wife, Alice...

Aug 29, 2020

Waynesville, Camille Lynn McGaha, age 61, passed away peacefully in her sleep on Saturday, August 29, 2020 with the family she loved, her death was unexpected and a tragic shock.

Cammie was born in Millville, New Jersey to the late Paul and Lena Allen. She attended Millville Senior High and fast tracked her future through an offered...

Aug 28, 2020

Bessemer City – Pamela “Pam” Darlene Goodson McAllister, 57, passed away on August 28, 2020.

Pam was a daughter to Edwin and Beverly Goodson and the late Peggy Carson.  In addition to her mother, she has one deceased sister, Rhonda Rose.

She is survived by her husband of 23 years, Scott McAllister; one daughter, Candace...

Aug 28, 2020

Beaufort, Barbara Jean Robinson Moore, age 76, a loving wife and mother died in the early morning hours on August 28, 2020.

Barbara Jean was born in Barnardsville, NC on April 17, 1944 and grew up in Leicester, NC.  She was preceded in death by her parents Webb and Luna Griffin Robinson and three brothers, Edward, Gerald...

Aug 27, 2020

Asheville – Verna Leming Burch, 94, passed away on Thursday, August 27, 2020 at John F. Keever Solace Center.

Verna was a native of Haywood County and a daughter of the late Rufus and Mabel Edwards Leming.  In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Roy Downey Burch, who died in 2010. ...

Aug 26, 2020

Waynesville, Wilma Marie Jolley Chapman, age 84, passed away on Wednesday, August 26, 2020 at Maggie Valley Nursing & Rehabilitation.

A native and lifelong resident of Haywood County, she was a daughter of the late William Vance and Mae Beatrice Wilson Jolley.  In addition to her parents she was preceded in death by a sister, Mary Jane...

Aug 25, 2020

Waynesville, Dr. Gary Wayne Smith, 72, passed away on Tuesday, August 25, 2020 at his residence.

Gary was born in Bell, California to the late Irven John "Smitty" and Frances Morrison Smith.  He was a member of Baptist faith. Growing up in California, Gary enjoyed sports and music.  Attending UCSB, Gary was a member of the Schubertians...

Aug 25, 2020

Waynesville, Ola Beatrice Rathbone Sutton, age 89, passed away on Tuesday, August 25, 2020 at her residence.

A native and lifelong resident of Haywood County, she was a daughter of the late Ruben and Bidie Messer Rathbone; in addition to her parents she was preceded in death by her husband, Lloyd Sutton, who died in 1992; son Donnie...

Aug 24, 2020

Canton – Patricia Ann Anderson, 88, passed away on Monday, August 24, 2020.

Patricia was a native of Charleston, South Carolina before coming to reside in Haywood County and was a daughter of the late Ernest Franklin and Reatha Lyons Anderson.  In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by a sister, Julianne Anderson Rice. ...

Aug 21, 2020

Clyde – William Stuart “Bill” Sentelle, 87, of the Bethel Community passed away on Friday August 21, 2020 at his residence.

A native and lifelong resident of Haywood County, he was the son of the late Harris and Bernice Calvin Sentelle.  He was also preceded in death by a brother, Charles Harris Sentelle.  He was a graduate...