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...

Feb 11, 2019

Clyde – Thomas “Tommy” Littleton Gooch, 79, passed away at his residence and went to his heavenly home on Monday, February 11, 2019.

A loyal husband and father, Tommy was a  native of Carroll County, Tennessee and a son of the late Benjamin Rufus and Tessie Mae Hampton Gooch.  In addition to his parents, he was preceded...

Feb 11, 2019

Pearl Beasley Trantham

Clyde, Pearl Beasley Trantham passed away on Monday, February 11, 2019 at the age of 92.

Pearl is the daughter of the late James and Mary Kirkpatrick Beasley, of Fines Creek.  In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by five brothers and four sisters.

Pearl is survived...

Feb 10, 2019

Reverend William E. Alexander

Waynesville, Reverend William E. "Bill" Alexander passed away on Sunday, February 10, 2019 at his residence following an extended illness.

Bill was the son of the late Jeane Culp Alexander and William Reid Alexander.  In addition to his parents he was preceded in death by his younger brother, Carlton Alexander.

Feb 8, 2019

Canton – Reba Rhodes Clark, 84, passed away on Friday, February 8, 2019 at Haywood Regional Medical Center.

A native of Haywood County, she was the daughter of the late Glen and Sarah Henson Rhodes.  In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by an infant son, Darrell Clark; a grandson, Michael Trivette; twin siblings,...

Feb 7, 2019

Canton – Janice Setzer Stamey, 58, passed away on Thursday, February 7, 2019 at her home.

A native and lifelong resident of Haywood County, she was a daughter of Rose Setzer and the late Jackie Lee Setzer.  In addition to her father, she was preceded in death by a sister, Jackie Sue Setzer and a grandson, Brody...

Feb 6, 2019

Waynesville, Jane Bates Hipps, 73, passed away on Wednesday, February 6, 2019 at UNC Hospital in Chapel Hill.

Jane was born on March 11, 1945 to George William and Lillian Street Bates.  In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her beloved husband, Charles William Hipps, who passed away on February 28, 2003.  A...

Feb 5, 2019

Candler – Stella Domicz Warren, 89, passed away on Tuesday, February 05, 2019 at the Brian Center of Weaverville.

Stella was born and raised in Bayonne, New Jersey and was a daughter of the late Stanley and Victoria Morgan Domicz.  In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by two sisters; one brother; and her...