Oct 21, 2019

Waynesville, Sarah Lou Moody Hampton, age 89, passed away on Monday, October 21, 2019 at Haywood Regional Medical Center.

A native of Haywood County, she was a daughter of the late Thomas and Jeanette Mae Hardin Moody.  In addition to her parents she was preceded in death by her husband, Hollis Roy Hampton, who died in 2009;...

Oct 19, 2019

Early Saturday morning, October 19, 2019, Mildred Ann Todd died after a courageous three-year battle with thyroid cancer.

Mildred was the firstborn daughter of Edna Mae Todd and Frank Todd Jr. In early October Mildred celebrated her 70th birthday by hosting a gathering surrounded by family and extended family. She is survived by three sisters, Linda Phelps,...

Oct 17, 2019

Tignall, Georgia formerly of Canton- James Carrol “Jim” Hall, 70, passed away on Thursday, October 17, 2019 at his home.

A native of Haywood County, he was a son of the late Ken and Willie Lewis Hall.  In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife, Carol Lee Smarr Hall, who died in...

Oct 17, 2019

Waynesville, Betty Reece, 77, passed away peacefully, at her home on Thursday, October 17, 2019.

Betty was the daughter of the late Charlie and Kathleen Briggs Putnam. She was also preceded in death by her husband, Harold Reece who passed away in 1989; and a brother, Donald Edward Putnam.

Betty worked as a cook at...

Oct 17, 2019

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

Oct 13, 2019

Maggie Valley, Linda Gayle Avant, 74, passed away on Sunday, October 13, 2019 at her residence in Maggie Valley, North Carolina.

A native of Walterboro, South Carolina, she was a daughter of the late Floyd and Eleanor Matthews Avant.  In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her brother, Matt Matthews and sister, Sandra...

Oct 13, 2019

Waynesville, Donnie Hoglen, 71, passed away Sunday, October 13, 2019, at his home.

A native of Mitchell County, Donnie was the son of the late Robert and Anna Stafford Hoglen. He was also preceded in death by his twin brother, Lonnie Hoglen, and two infant siblings.

Donnie was the owner of Hoglen Reconditioning. He was a...

Oct 13, 2019

Brevard – Reverend Ronnie Dale Jenkins, 65, passed away on Sunday, October 13, 2019 at his residence.

A native of Haywood County, he was a son of the late Ralph and Dorothy “Dot” Mull Jenkins.  In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife, Karen Worley Jenkins, who passed in 2014 and one...

Oct 12, 2019

Homer E. North

Asheville – Homer Eldridge North, 50, passed away on Saturday, October 12, 2019 in Asheville, North Carolina.

Homer was a native of Asheville and the son of the late Homer Eldridge North, Sr. and Betty Hollifield North. He was self employed as a handyman in the greater Asheville area and was known...

Oct 12, 2019

Clyde, Georgia O’Kelley Green, 79, passed away Saturday, October 12, 2019, at Haywood Regional Medical Center.

Georgia spent her childhood years in Buncombe County, but was a longtime resident of Haywood County. She was the daughter of the late Rufus and Grace Sams O’Kelly. Georgia was also preceded in death by her husband of 35 years, George William...

Oct 12, 2019

Ronald Reeves, Jr.

Asheville – Ronald Reeves, Jr., passed away on Saturday, October 12, 2019 at his home.

Ronald was a native of Buncombe County and the son of Ronald Dennis Reeves, Sr. and the late Patricia Ann Parham Reeves. He was a mechanic by trade and attended Erwin High School.

He is...

Oct 11, 2019

Lindon A. "Toot" Nichols, age 92, of the Plott Creek community, passed from this life, surrounded by loved ones, on Friday, October 11, 2019.  He was the son of the late Will and Tessie Noland Nichols and was preceded in death by his wife of 67 years, Joy Wyatt Nichols. He was very devoted to her and selflessly cared...

Oct 11, 2019

William “Bill” T. Freeman

Waynesville, William Thomas Freeman, age 94, passed away on Friday, October 11, 2019 surrounded by his family.

A native of Haywood County, he was a son of the late Thomas and Martha Quilliams Freeman.  In addition to his parents, Bill was also preceded in death by his wife, Betty Jo Grant...

Oct 10, 2019

Canton, Dewey Liner, Jr. (Bud) age 84 passed away peacefully at his home surrounded by his family on October 10, 2019.

Bud was born October 1, 1935 to the late Dewey Liner and Pearl Swanson Liner. In addition to his parents, he is preceded in death by his brother, David Rodney Liner.

Mr. Liner devoted...

Oct 10, 2019

Waynesville, Mary Jo Price, age 82, passed away on Thursday, October 10, 2019 surrounded by her family.

A native of Haywood County, she was a daughter of the late Fred and Martha Gentry.  In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband of 56 years, J.D. Price, who died in 2011; and two...

Oct 9, 2019

Sherry S. Mauldin

Asheville - Sherry Lee Sharp Mauldin, 71, passed away on Wednesday, October 9, 2019 at John F. Keever Solace Center.

Sherry was a native of Syracuse, Kansas but had lived the past 25 years of her life in Asheville. Most of her life was spent in Shreveport, Louisiana and she was the...

Oct 5, 2019

Canton – Lois Parton Shrader, 74, of the Stamey Cove Community passed away on Saturday, October 5, 2019 at Silver Bluff Nursing Home.

A native and lifelong resident of Haywood County, she was the daughter of the late Zeb and Nell Ledford Parton.  She was also preceded in death by her husband, Cloyd Watson Shrader, who died...

Oct 4, 2019

William E. Culver

Waynesville, William Ernest Culver, 93, passed away on Friday, October 4, 2019.

A native of Raleigh, North Carolina he was the of the late Willie and Elizabeth Johnson Culver.

William was preceded in death by his wife, Margaret B. Culver, who died June 13, 2019 along with two sisters, Claire...

Oct 4, 2019

Asheville – Junius E. “J. E.” Williams, Jr., 94, passed away on Friday, October 4, 2019 at Silver Bluff Nursing Home.

A native and lifelong resident of Asheville, he was the son of the late Junius Erastus Williams, Sr. and Lizzie Mason Williams. He was also preceded in death by his wife of 69 years, Dorothie Chapman...

Sep 30, 2019

Sarasota, Florida formerly of Canton – Flora Delorese Best, 94, passed away on Monday, September 30, 2019 at Springwood Center in Sarasota, Florida.

A native of Haywood County, she was a daughter of the late Thomas David and Argyle Hall Best.  Delorese was the second youngest of eight children and had lived in Canton until 2 and...