Apr 28, 2020

Asheville – Frank William Harmon, 84, passed away on Tuesday, April 28, 2020 at the John F. Keever Jr. Solace Center.

Frank was born in Watuga County, NC to the late William Otis and Alice Ward Harmon. In addition to his parents, Frank was preceded in death by four sisters and one brother.

He is...

Apr 28, 2020

Canton – Audrey Joyce Singleton Harkins, 88, passed away on Tuesday, April 28, 2020 at Haywood Regional Medical Center.

Joyce, a native and lifelong resident of Haywood County, was the daughter of the late Jim and Mary Chambers Singleton.  In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Dewey Harkins, who died in...

Apr 28, 2020

Waynesville, Joan Wolfenbarger Enloe, age 77, passed away on Tuesday, April 28, 2020.

She was born in New Tazewell, TN, on June 26, 1942 to the late Henry Clyde and Gertrude Welch Wolfenbarger.  She was preceded in death by her husband, Dr. Frank R. Enloe, DVM and her brother Sidney Wolfenbarger.

After graduating from Lincoln...

Apr 26, 2020

Henderson County formerly of Haywood – Rose Mackey Rector, 98, passed away on Sunday, April 26, 2020 at Flesher’s of Fairview in Fairview.

Rose was the daughter of the late Haywood and Jessie Corn Mackey.  In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Ray J. Rector, who died in 1994; a son,...

Apr 25, 2020

“J.P.” Clark

Canton – James Postell Clark, 89, passed away on Saturday, April 25, 2020 at Silver Bluff Village.

J.P. was born on October 19, 1930, to the late Nathan Granville and Myrtle Jeanette Kiser Clark in Caldwell County. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife, Joyce Corpening Hoover...

Apr 25, 2020

Waynesville, James George Frederes, age 78, passed away on Saturday, April 25, 2020 at his residence.

A native of New York, he was a son of the late Daniel and Pauline Danielson Frederes.  In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his brother, David Frederes and his sister, Margaret Mountain Dennis.

James...

Apr 25, 2020

Clyde, Frank Hartsell Valentine, age 91, passed away on Saturday, April 25, 2020 at Greenville Memorial Hospital.

A native of South Carolina and growing up in Maryville, Tennessee,  he was a son of the late Arley and Maye Hartsell Valentine.  In addition to his parents he was preceded in death by his wife, Shirley Valentine, who died...

Apr 24, 2020

Canton – Sandra Caldwell Belt, passed away on Friday, April 24, 2020, at her residence.

Sandra was the daughter of the late Jim and Annabelle Medford Caldwell, and was a native of Haywood County. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Eugene Belt, and their son, Roger Wayne Belt.

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Apr 24, 2020

Candler – Gregory “Tooter” Ellis Taylor and sometimes “Conway”, 59, passed away on Friday, April 24, 2020 at Windwood Assisted Living Center.

Greg was a native of Haywood County and a son of Fred Ellis and Joyce Griffin Taylor.

In addition to his parents, he is survived by one brother, Luke Taylor of Candler; caregiver,...

Apr 22, 2020

Waynesville – Troy Lee Stamey, 82, passed away on Wednesday, April 22, 2020 at Haywood Regional Medical Center.

Troy was a native of Buncombe County and a son of the late Sam and Nettie Miller Stamey.  In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by an infant son, Eric Stamey, who died in 1965.  Troy...

Apr 21, 2020

Alisha D. Bernat

Candler – Alisha Daniela Webb Bernat, 35, passed away Tuesday April 21, 2020 in Asheville, NC.

Alisha was a native of Buncombe County and the daughter of Brian Duane and Deborah Weaver Webb of Candler.

Alisha was and will forever be a child of God.  As a young girl, she...

Apr 21, 2020

Canton – Alta Wells, 65, passed away on Tuesday, April 21, 2020 at her residence.

Alta was a daughter of the late Kermit Francis and Elva Bentley Wells and was a native of Sullivan County, Tennessee.  In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by one brother, Dennis Wells.  Alta graduated from Pisgah High School...

Apr 20, 2020

Allens Creek Community,  Jimmie Joe Wood, age 85, passed away on Monday, April 20, 2020 at his residence.

A native of Jackson County and a life-time resident of Haywood County, he was a son of the late Bragge and Lula Kilby Wood.  In addition to his parents he was preceded in death by his wife, Hannah Mae...

Apr 19, 2020

Hugh Johnston Sloan III, PhD, 78, passed away Sunday, April 19, 2020, at his home in Oxford, MS, surrounded by his family, following an extended illness unrelated to the current crisis. Arrangements are incomplete at this time. Coleman Funeral Home of Oxford is in charge of local arrangements. Wells Funeral Home in Waynesville, NC is in charge of burial...

Apr 17, 2020

Canton – James “Jim” Edward Harkins, 73, passed away on Friday, April 17, 2020 at his residence.

Jim was a native and lifelong resident of Haywood County and a son of the late Wayne Edward and Gladys Mildred West Harkins.  In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife, Lucy Mae Wright Harkins,...

Apr 16, 2020

Canton – Maxine Long Smathers, 92, of Murray Road in the Bethel Community, died April 16, 2020 at Creekside Villas in Waynesville.

Maxine was a native and lifelong resident of Haywood County and a daughter of the late Fred Lee and Ellen Henson Long.  In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband,...

Apr 15, 2020

Waynesville, Jessica Paige Harpe left us on Wednesday April 15, 2020.

Paige was beautiful, warm, intelligent, funny and generous. She had the sweetest smile and an ever-present twinkle in her eye.  Paige was a loving and thoughtful daughter, sister, granddaughter & niece, and a doting aunt to her nephew. She was cherished by all who knew her....

Apr 14, 2020

Beloved Wife and Mother

Clyde, NC, Shirley Ann Garrett Owens, 75, passed away on Tuesday, April 14, 2020.  Born June 5, 1944, she was a life-long resident of Haywood County.

Shirley was a wife, mother, grandmother and a friend to all.  She was an avid gardener and loved being outside working in her flowerbeds.  Shirley...

Apr 12, 2020

Waynesville, Sylvia Marie VanSlambrouck Glavin, age 86, passed away on Easter Sunday, April 12, 2020 at Haywood Regional Medical Center.

A native of Monroe, Michigan, she was the daughter of the late Bernard and Lois Mack VanSlambrouck. She was preceded in death by her loving husband, James Glavin Sr., who died in 1977, and six brothers: Thomas,...

Apr 12, 2020

Canton – Linda Benson Head, 78, passed away on Sunday, April 12, 2020 at Haywood Regional Medical Center.

Linda was a native of Buncombe County and a daughter of the late Joseph and Ruby Rector Benson.  In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by a sister, Joanne King.  She enjoyed playing board games, Bingo,...