Feb 20, 2019

Canton – Phyllis Ann McElrath, 76, passed away on Wednesday, February 20, 2019 at Haywood Regional Medical Center.

A native and lifelong resident of Haywood County, she was the daughter of the late Moody and Lucille Justice McElrath.  She was also preceded in death by a brother, Bobby Joe McElrath.

Phyllis was a graduate of...

Feb 20, 2019

Waynesville, Nancy Carol Banner Rhoades, 74, passed away on Wednesday, February 20, 2019 at her residence.

Nancy was born in Pennsylvania and was a former resident of Florida before moving to Haywood County in 2004.  She was the daughter of the late Wade Hampton and Pearl Waldren Banner and was also preceded in death by her husband,...

Feb 19, 2019

Anne G. Pace

Anne Geneva Pace, age 77, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, February 19, 2019 in Asheville, North Carolina.

She is preceded in death by parents Ed and Martha Buchanan, six siblings, and her husband of 48 years, David Pace.  A doting mother with unshakable faith, Anne left an impression on all that she...

Feb 19, 2019

Fannie Mae Grooms

Waynesville, Fannie Mae Grooms, age 89, passed away on Tuesday, February 19, 2019 at Haywood Nursing & Rehabilitation Center.

A native of Haywood County, she was a daughter of the late Daniel Lee and Grace Ann Rogers Wright.  In addition to her parents she was preceded in death by her husband, Thomas...

Feb 19, 2019

Canton – Jean Viola Hunsinger Burr, 97, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, February 19, 2019 at Silver Bluff Nursing Home.

She was born September 13, 1921 to Arthur Allen and Lillian Hamilton Hunsinger on the Hunsinger Farm in Franklin Township, Susquehanna County, Pennsylvania.  While attending Kings County Hospital School of Nursing in Brooklyn, New York in 1942,...

Feb 19, 2019

Canton – Hazel Lois Hines, 67, passed away on Tuesday, February 19, 2019 at her residence.

A native of Princess Ann County, Virginia, she was a daughter of the late Edgar McCoy and Dessie Lois Jackson Hines.  Hazel formerly lived in Greenville, South Carolina but had resided in Haywood County for the past 2 ½ years.  She...

Feb 18, 2019

Asheville – Otis Grady Lowe, Jr. 90, passed away on Monday, February 18, 2019 at Mission Campus of Mission Hospitals.

A native of Haywood County, he was a son of the late Otis Grady and Lillian Walker Lowe.  In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by two brothers, William “Dick” Lowe and Harry W....

Feb 17, 2019

Tiffany Nichole Ducker Bolden, 29, of Mosheim, TN passed away on Sunday, February 17, 2019. She loved camo, the Dallas Cowboys and playing Monopoly with her family and friends. She was very proud of her dad's service in the United States Marine Corps and was a great supporter of Breast Cancer Awareness and Autism Awareness. She is preceded in...

Feb 17, 2019

Priscilla "Polly" Fuhrer

Waynesville, Priscilla Mary Griffith Fuhrer, age 74, passed away on Sunday, February 17, 2019 at Mission Hospital.

She was the daughter of the late Robert Watson and Priscilla Maum Griffith.  Polly was a graduate of Winthrop College where she also received her Master’s in Special Education.  Polly was a retired teacher of...

Feb 16, 2019

Steve D. Reece

"A Gentle Soul"

July 10, 1959 – February 17, 2019

Waynesville, Steve Dewayne Reece, age 59, entered his Father’s heavenly arms on a beautiful sunny morning, Saturday, February 16, 2019.

Steve is preceded in death by his father, James R. Reece and brother, James Darren Reece, who passed...

Feb 16, 2019

Wayne L. Oak

Wayne L. Oak, 95, Asheville recently of Waynesville, passed into God’s loving arms at The Crossings at Reynolds Mountain, Asheville, NC on February 16, 2019.  Wayne’s desire was that his family and friends would celebrate his life with more smiles than tears.  He had a wonderful family, many friends, lots of good luck, and...

Feb 15, 2019

Thelma F. Henson

Waynesville, Thelma Louella Fox Henson, age 74, passed away on Friday, February 15, 2019 at Haywood Nursing & Rehabilitation Center.

A native of Spartanburg, South Carolina, she was a daughter of the late John Wesley and Ethel Moore Fox.  Thelma was one of 14 children, growing up in Spartanburg.  She will be...

Feb 14, 2019

Valerie C. Blanchette

Valerie Claude Blanchette, 44, passed away on Thursday, February 14, 2019.

Val lived a wild and beautiful life filled with love for family, friends, and the outdoors. A shining beacon and gluten-free spirit, she radiated warmth and boundless energy. She loved living in the majestic Appalachian mountains brimming with endless rivers, trails,...

Feb 14, 2019

Elizabeth L. Walsh

Waynesville, Elizabeth LaVonne Walsh, age 83, passed away on Thursday, February 14, 2019 at Haywood Regional Medical Center.

A native of Cherryville, NC she was a daughter of the late Ellis Rickman Buchanan and Maud Mauney Lail.  In addition to her parents she was preceded in death by her husband, Thomas Walsh,...

Feb 14, 2019

Waynesville - Loyd H. Parton, 75, passed away on Thursday, February 14, 2019 at Haywood Regional Medical Center.

A native of Haywood County, he was a son of the late Elbert and Mary Ruth Phillips Parton;  In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by a sister, Doris Ann Parton and two brothers, William Robert...

Feb 13, 2019

Aileen Blackwell Stanley, 87, of Asheville, went to be with the Lord on Wednesday, February 13, 2019. A native of Brevard, she was the daughter of the late James and Hattie Teague Blackwell. For many years she was a faithful member of Gashes Creek Baptist Church. A loving and faithful mother, she met everyone in her life with kindness...

Feb 12, 2019

Joseph Holt Gerringer, 67, of Leicester, passed away on Tuesday, February 12, 2019. A native of Asheville, he was the son of the late Wallace and Alethia Mary Bugg Gerringer. He was a real mountain man that loved wood carving, playing guitar, old Country and Bluegrass music, fried chicken and watermelon. In addition to his parents, he was preceded...

Feb 12, 2019

Canton – Opal Lee Crawford Abel, 92, passed away on Tuesday, February 12, 2019 at Silver Bluff Nursing Home.

A native of Jackson County, she was a daughter of the late Frank and Lula Morgan Crawford and graduated from Cullowhee High School.  In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband of 49...

Feb 12, 2019

Canton – Hilda Reed Boydston Watts, 93, passed away on Tuesday, February 12, 2019 at Aston Park Health Care Center in Asheville.

A native of Buncombe County, she was a daughter of the late Furman and Lydia Teems Reed.  In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her first husband, Lloyd Boydston, who died...

Feb 11, 2019

Waynesville, Ruth Knight Moody, age 86, passed away on Monday, February 11, 2019 at Maggie Valley Nursing & Rehabilitation Center.

A native of Haywood County, she was the daughter of the late Cash and Callie McGaha Knight.  In addition to her parents she was preceded in death by her husband, Coleman Moody, who died in 2009; a...