Sep 15, 2019

Canton – Kathy Janice McMahan Vance, 64, passed away on Sunday, September 15, 2019 at Memorial Campus of Mission Hospitals.

Kathy was a native of Arizona but had lived most of her life in Haywood County.  She was a daughter of the late Frank McMahan.  Kathy worked for many years at several different nursing homes before starting...

Sep 14, 2019

Fletcher, Ellen “Betty” Halvorsen Collins, 95, passed away on Saturday, September 14, 2019 at The Landings of Mills River.

Betty was a native of Edmore, Michigan but spent the last several years in Fletcher. She was the wife of the late Orla L. Collins, her beloved husband of 64 years, and daughter of the late Hartwig J. and...

Sep 13, 2019

Candler, Marie Beachboard Penland, 85, passed into the arms of angels on Friday, September 13, 2019 at the Elizabeth House

Many remember Marie by the things that she was most passionate about: clogging, gardening, or spending sunny afternoons on her front porch entertaining friends and family. Or they may remember her as a dedicated employee, working for...

Sep 13, 2019

Infant Sawyer Dean Buchanan

Candler – Sawyer Dean Buchanan, infant son of Nathan Dean and Karla Hutchinson Buchanan, passed away on Friday, September 13, 2019 at Memorial Campus – Mission Hospitals.

In addition to his parents, he is survived by his twin brother, Clayton James Buchanan; grandparents, Jeff and Michelle Hutchinson and Mitchell and Deanna...

Sep 11, 2019

Candler, Warren Lee Thanmithak, age 25, passed away on Wednesday, September 11, 2019.

A native of Sedgwick County, Warren Lee, was the son of the late Boon Thanmithak and Bridget Ann Siedler.  He was preceded in death by his grandfather's Howard Duane Siedler and Han Peng and uncle Kien Bahn.

Warren Lee Thanmithak was a...

Sep 10, 2019

Clyde – Helen Sue Bartlett Jackson, 51, passed away on Tuesday, September 10, 2019 at Memorial Campus of Mission Hospitals.

A native of Lafayette, Georgia, she was the daughter of Beatrice Headrick Bartlett of Lafayette, GA and the late John Bartlett.  Her husband was the late Robert Earl Jackson who died in 2007. Helen was an avid...

Sep 10, 2019

Waynesville, Raymond Reid Hendricks, 64, passed away on September 10, 2019 at his residence.

A native of Waynesville, Reid was a son of the late James Edward and Pauline Reid Hendricks.  Reid was a member of the Ratcliffe Cove Baptist Church.  He retired from Junaluska Animal Hospital after many years of service as a veterinary technician.  Reid...

Sep 9, 2019

Clyde – John Walter “Pee Dab” Morgan, 85, passed away on Monday, September 9, 2019 at Care Partners Hospice Solace Center (JF Keever).

A native and lifelong resident of Haywood County, he was a son of the late Lawrence Walter and Beulah Wright Morgan.  John was employed with Champion International and Evergreen Packaging for 55 years and...

Sep 9, 2019

Waynesville, Deliah E. Messer Hollingsworth, age 87, passed away on Monday, September 09, 2019 at Haywood Regional Medical Center.

A native of Haywood County she was a daughter of the late George and Tlitha Parton Messer.  In addition to her parents she was preceded in death by her husband, Charles Ray "Chuck" Hollingsworth; three sisters and two brothers. ...

Sep 6, 2019

Daytona Beach, Karen Nelson Smith, age 59, passed away on Friday, September 6, 2019 at Halifax Health Hospice.

A native of Haywood County she was the daughter of the late Odell Nelson and Frieda Ross Hardin.  Karen was employed as a speech therapist with Seminole, Lake Volusia school district.  Amongst Karen’s family and friends, her most endearing...

Sep 6, 2019

Canton – William Arthur “Bill” Sawyer, 75, formerly a resident of Fletcher passed away on Friday, September 6, 2019 at Emerald Ridge Rehabilitation and Care Center in Woodfin.

He was a native of Haywood County and the son of the late James and Elsie Sawyer.  He was preceded in death by a sister, Katie Sawyer Williams and...

Sep 5, 2019

Waynesville, Georgia Smith Crain, age 78, passed away on Thursday, September 5, 2019 at John F. Keever Solace Center.

A native and lifelong resident of Haywood County, she was a daughter of the late George Vaughn and Maggie Messer Smith.  Georgia worked with Ingles for 5 years in the deli department and was a member of Calvary...

Sep 4, 2019

Canton – Willie Thomas “Tom” Mann, 82, of the Beaverdam Community, passed away on Wednesday, September 04, 2019 at Charles George VA Medical Center.

A native and lifelong resident of Haywood County, he was a son of the late W.Z. and Inis Worley Mann.  In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by one brother,...

Sep 3, 2019

Gail Aucremanne

Asheville – Sylvia Gail Breeden Aucremanne, 69, passed away on Monday, September 2, 2019 at Care Partners Hospice Solace Center after a seven-year battle with early onset of Alzheimer’s Disease.

She was a daughter of the late Frank Edwin and Gussie Lillian Wilson Breeden.  In addition to her parents, she was preceded in...

Sep 3, 2019

SANTEE, South Carolina — James Frederick Hyatt, 97, formerly of Waynesville, died September 3, 2019.

A native and life-long resident of Haywood County, he was the son of the late Paul and Maude Wells Hyatt. He was a graduate of Bethel High School and retired from Champion International with 43 years of service.

He was a...

Sep 3, 2019

Waynesville, Mike Hill, age 64, passed away on Tuesday, September 3, 2019 with the love of his life, Pam, at home where he wanted to be.

A native of Haywood County, he was a son of the late Robert and Shirley Ensley Hill.  Mike served his country as a Sergeant in the Air Force.  After his time...

Sep 2, 2019

Jeanette Bohannon Skinner of Maggie Valley, age 87, passed away on Monday, September 2, 2019 at Haywood Regional Medical Center.  Her transition was peaceful.  She has walked by faith and now has sight.

A native of Detroit, Michigan, she was a daughter of the late Perry Duke and Iva Lovell Smith Bohannon. In addition to her parents,...

Sep 1, 2019

Clyde – Haruko Yaguchi Spence, 91, passed away on Sunday, September 1, 2019 at her home.

A native of Japan, she was a daughter of the late Kunichi and Thu Yaguchi.  In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by one brother and one sister. Haruko resided in Haywood County for 33 years.  She was...

Aug 30, 2019

Waynesville, Else S. "Puddin” Leigh, 72, passed away on Friday, August 30, 2019 at CarePartners Solace Center.

A native of Jackson County, he was a son of the late Lester and Stella Worley Lay.  In addition to his parents, Puddin was preceded in death by his brother, Willus Lay and four sisters, Donna Leigh, Ida Jean Frazier,...

Aug 28, 2019

Waynesville – Bobby Reed Mease, 84, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, August 28, 2019 at his home surrounded by family.

A native and lifelong resident of Haywood County, he was a son of the late Edward Ray and Vera Howell Mease.  In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by a brother, Felix Mease.  Bobby...