Jun 15, 2020

Canton – John “Johnny” Henry Rhodarmer, Jr., 91, passed away on Monday, June 15, 2020 at John F. Keever Solace Center.

Johnny was a native and lifelong resident of Haywood County and a son of the late John Henry and Ina Mann Rhodarmer.  In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by a sister, Lucretia...

Jun 14, 2020

Plantation, Florida formerly of Canton – Terry Dale Thompson, 66, passed away on Sunday, June 14, 2020 at his sister’s residence.

Terry was a native of Haywood County and a son of James Franklin Thompson of Hendersonville and Geraldine Smith of Canton.  He was the owner of BioTheme Research Solutions, Inc. in Davie, Florida.  Terry loved to...

Jun 14, 2020

Candler – Venancio “Bennie” Tello Hernandez, 43, passed away on Sunday, June 14, 2020 at his home in Cherokee, NC.

Venancio was born on Tuesday, December 28, 1976 in Buena Vesta, Guanajuato, Mexico to the late Venancio Tello Espino and Baldomera Hernandez.

He is survived by his domestic partner of 18 years, Brenda Hernandez, of...

Jun 12, 2020

An obituary is not available at this time for Leah Elaine Casper. We welcome you to provide your thoughts and memories on our Tribute Wall.

Jun 10, 2020

Canton, Carolyn Stepp Warren, age 80, passed away on Wednesday, June 10, 2020 at her residence.

A native of Haywood County, she was a daughter of the late Carl and Nelly Rogers Stepp.  In addition to her parents she was preceded in death by her husband of 57 years, George Warren who died in 2018; son, Dwight...

Jun 9, 2020

Fairview – Alma Spivey Biggs, 98, passed away on Tuesday, June 9, 2020 at her home.

Alma was born on Monday, October 31, 1921 in Buncombe County to the late Luther Marcellus Spivey and Mary Redmon. In addition to her parents, she is also preceded in death by her husband, James Clell Biggs.

Alma is...

Jun 8, 2020

Maggie Valley, Retired Senior Chief, Douglas Wayne Carver, Sr., age 72, passed away on Monday, June 8, 2020 at his residence, surrounded by his family.

A native of Haywood County, he was a son of the late Dewey M. and Mary Reagan Carver.  In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his sister, Martha...

Jun 7, 2020

Waynesville, Timothy John Trantham, age 49, passed away on Sunday, June 7, 2020 at his residence.

Timothy was the son of John Trantham, and his wife, Kim and Norma Stiles Messer, and her husband, Wilford.  He was preceded in death by a brother, Jason Messer.  Timothy was employed by Ameritech Slope Contractors and was of the Baptist...

Jun 6, 2020

Clyde, Sherian Lee Henson Conner, 66, passed away on Saturday, June 6, 2020 at her residence.

Sherian was a native of Buncombe County and a daughter of the late Marvin and Elizabeth Nell Robinson Henson.  In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by a brother, Douglas Keith Henson.

She is survived by her...

Jun 4, 2020

Waynesville, Joyce Caroline Bryson Shuler, age 87, passed away on Thursday, June 4, 2020 at Haywood Regional Medical Center.

A native of Jackson County, she was a daughter of the late James Bryson and Mattie Brooks Bryson.  In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Reverend James Shuler, who died in 2001;...

Jun 4, 2020

Canton – Lawrence “Buck” Thomason, Jr., 84, passed away on Thursday, June 4, 2020 at his residence.

Buck was a native and life-long resident of Haywood County and a son of the late Lawrence and Scottie Stamey Thomason.  He was employed for 16 years at WNC Pallet and for 19 years at Lea Industries.  Buck was a...

Jun 2, 2020

Waynesville, Hunter Lee Mills, age 27, passed away on Tuesday, June 2, 2020 at Memorial Mission.

A native of Haywood County, he was the son of Clifford and Deborah Mills.  He was preceded in death by his paternal grandfather, Herbert Mills, and maternal grandfathers, Bob Clampitt and Furman Donaldson.

Hunter had a love for everything outdoors, he was an avid camper and enjoyed his times at the Happy...

Jun 2, 2020

Paul Russell Tharp, 84, went to rest in Jesus on Tuesday, June 2, 2020 at Mission Health in Asheville, North, Carolina.

He was born on Wednesday, October 2, 1935 in Miami Florida, to the late Marland Eugene Tharp and Alice Poulson Tharp.  In addition to his parents, he is preceded in death by a sister, Karen Esther...

Jun 2, 2020

Tallahassee, James (Jim) Patrick Toner, age 79, passed away on Tuesday, June 2, 2020 at Haywood Regional Medical Center in Clyde, North Carolina.

A native of Clearwater, Florida, he was the son of the late Patrick and Mary Veronica Toner.  Jim attended St. Leo Preparatory School located in St. Leo, Florida.  He was a member of the...

May 31, 2020

Iron Duff Community, Joseph Amos Stevenson, age 80, passed away on Sunday, May 31, 2020 at his residence.

A native of Haywood County, he was a son of the late Doug and Fannie Burr Henson Stevenson.  In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by two sisters, Sarah Conard and Mabel McElroy; and three brothers,...

May 31, 2020

Clyde, Patricia Lee "Penny" Rouser Sutton, age 62, passed away unexpectedly at her residence on Sunday, May 31, 2020.

A lifelong resident of Haywood County, she was the daughter of Ray and Betty Rouser.  She was preceded in death by her grandmothers, Elsie Graham and Flora Ballinger.  Penny was born in Dover, Delaware.  She received her bachelor’s...

May 31, 2020

Waynesville, Leona Reece Haynes, age 91, passed away on Sunday, May 31, 2020 at Upstate Community Hospice House.

A native of Haywood County, she was a daughter of the late R. Theodore and Maggie Smith Reece.  In addition to her parents she was preceded in death by her husband, Alvin E. Haynes who died in 1991; two...

May 27, 2020

Waynesville, Loretta Gail Carswell McClure, age 80, passed away on Wednesday, May 27, 2020 at Haywood Nursing and Rehabilitation Center.

A native of Swain County, she was a daughter of the late Raymond and Hattie Hallyburton Carswell.  She was also preceded in death by her son, Greg McClure and two brothers, Blayne and Wayne Carswell.

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May 27, 2020

Clyde – Jane Case, 80, passed away on Wednesday, May 27, 2020.

Jane built her career in the grocery industry, working for Ingles and retiring from Fresh Market. She loved her work, but for Jane, family was everything. She believed in the power of hard work, perseverance and faith, and she helped instill those values in her...

May 25, 2020

Asheville – Florence Brooks Caldwell, 89, passed away on Monday, May 25, 2020 at Aston Park Health Care Center.

Florence was a native of Haywood County and a daughter of the late Fletcher and Ester Hyde Brooks.  In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Doice Caldwell, who died in 2003; a...