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William Ben “Bill” Terrell, a beloved member of the community, passed away on Tuesday, November 14, 2023, at CarePartners Hospice in Buncombe County. He was born on May 12, 1937, in Haywood County to the late, Clifton and Virginia Russell Terrell. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his first wife, Helen Trull Terrell, who died...
Hendersonville, Thomas Wertenberger, age 78, peacefully passed away on Monday, November 13, 2023 at his home.
A native of Ohio, Tom is the son of the late Richard and Lucy Kauffman Wertenberger.
He spent two tours in Vietnam serving in the United States Army. He served his country proudly and will be remembered for his service.
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Maggie Valley, Joann Estes Hoag Irby, age 91, peacefully passed away on Monday, November 13, 2023 at her summer home in Maggie Valley, NC. A native of Davenport, Florida, Joann was a daughter of William Hoag and Gladys Estes Hoag. She was also preceded in death by her dear husband, Milton Wade Irby, who died in 1991; sister, Barbara Starken;...
CANTON — Charles (Charlie) William Robertson, 76, died peacefully the morning of Monday, October 16, 2023, at Silver Bluff Village, with one of his Pisgah Black Bears t-shirts on.
Charlie was born August 17, 1947, in Asheville, NC, to William Davis and Nettie Mae Robertson, who are deceased. He was preceded in death by his parents, his brother, Jerry,...
Beloved Haywood County resident Ned Jones, 95, of Waynesville went to be with the Lord, while surrounded by his family at home on Friday, Nov. 10, 2023. He was born in Waynesville to Robert Lee Jones and Ella Mae Caldwell on June 20, 1928, and lived in Haywood County all his life because it’s the best place on earth.
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In Loving Memory of Clinton Eugene Pearce
It is with profound sadness that we announce the passing of Clinton Eugene Pearce, affectionately known as Clint, at the age of 72. Clint peacefully departed this world on November 9, 2023, in Sylva, North Carolina, leaving behind a legacy of love and cherished memories.
Born on August 22, 1951,...
William Neal Tomlinson, age 73, of Maggie Valley, NC passed away on November 8, 2023. Neal is survived by his husband, Gregg Duncan Tomlinson. They recently celebrated 16 wonderful years together.
Neal was born on September 23, 1950 in Chattanooga, TN and spent most of his elementary and high school years in Macon, GA. He was the son of the...
Candler, Mafra Peek Crisp, age 98, peacefully passed away on Saturday, November 4, 2023 at her residence.
A native of Western North Carolina, Mafra was part of a large family of ten children born to Ervin Peek and Lockie Farmer Peek. She was also preceded in death by her dear husband, Wade Turner Crisp, who died in 2001; granddaughter, Theresa...
Waynesville, Martha Ann Russell Mease, age 89, peacefully passed away on Friday, November 3, 2023 at her home.
Martha was part of a big family and was a daughter of Rufus Howard Russell and Ella Garren Russell. She was also preceded in death by her dear husband of 63 years, Bobby Reed Mease, who died in 2019; sister, Edna Harris;...
Walter Bentley Mather, III passed away peacefully on November 2, 2023 in Waynesville, NC at the age of 91. He was a devoted and loving husband to his wife of nearly 60 years, Peggy Askew Mather. He missed her greatly since her death in 2015.
Walter was born in Hartford, CT. He joined the United States Air Force where he...
Maggie Valley, NC, Joe Stanley Kilgore, 69, passed away on Thursday, November 2, 2023 at his residence.
Born in Anniston, Alabama, he was the son of the late Joe and Peggy Dean Kilgore.
Joe was the proud owner of the restaurant Butts On The Creek in Maggie Valley. He loved the outdoors. He did a lot of fishing and...
Frank Terrell Morgan, a beloved member of the community, passed away on Wednesday, November 1, 2023, at his residence. Frank was born on March 16, 1951, in Forsyth County, North Carolina. His childhood in Waynesville shaped the kind and compassionate person he became.After graduating from Tuscola High School, Frank dedicated 23 years of his life to serving his country in...
Mary Elizabeth Taylor, a beloved member of the community, passed away on Monday, October 30, 2023, in Cumberland County, North Carolina. Born on February 25, 1946, in Buncombe County, Mary lived a remarkable life filled with love and dedication to her family and faith.Mary's true calling was creating a loving home for her family. For over four decades, she stood...
Gerald Michael Ferguson, better known as Jerry, passed away on October 28, 2023, at Mission Hospital surrounded by family. He was born on February 28, 1948, in Glendale, CA and leaves behind a legacy filled with remarkable experiences and cherished memories.
Jerry was a promising athlete in baseball on the way to a professional career while in high school,...
James Dale Milton, a beloved member of the community, passed away on October 25, 2023. He was born on September 27, 1978, in Illinois. James was a remarkable individual with many accomplishments and passions throughout his life.James dedicated his career to ConMet, where he worked diligently and made significant contributions. His commitment to excellence and his attention to detail were...
Gene Webb, of Bethel, passed away on October 24, 2023, at Carepartners Solace Center in Asheville. He was born on July 14, 1946, in Haywood County. Gene led a fulfilling life and leaves behind a legacy of dedication, kindness, and love.Gene also proudly served his country as a member of the United States Marine Corps during the Vietnam War. His...
Ernest Edward Willis, beloved husband, father, grandfather, and great-grandfather, passed away on Tuesday, October 24, 2023, at his residence in Haywood County. He was born on Saturday, March 10, 1934, in Haywood County to Lee Edward and Lucy Mauney Willis.Ernest graduated from Canton High School in 1953 before embarking on a fulfilling career. He was employed with Champion Papers in...
Gary Dale Sellers, 84, of Candler, NC passed away peacefully with his family by his side on October 24, 2023 after a long debilitating illness. He was dearly loved by his family and friends for his gentle, caring, and soft-spoken manner. Gary was a humble man, valued for his loyalty and faithfulness, as well as a work ethic of honesty,...
James Rogers Craft, “Toby”, a beloved member of the community, passed away on October 22, 2023, at Arrowhead Cove Assisted Living. Toby spent his professional career as a Process Planner for Pratt and Whitney Aircraft, dedicating over 25 years of service to the company. His commitment and expertise were greatly appreciated by his colleagues and earned him respect in his field. ...
Maggie Valley, Linda Lee Cockman, 70, a beloved wife, mother, sister, and grandmother, passed away on October 22, 2023, at Haywood Regional Medical Center. She was born in Florida to Arthur Gray and Carole Robinson Gray. Linda led a fulfilling life and leaves behind cherished memories for her family and friends. After graduating from high school, she joined the United...
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