Mar 27, 2019

Waynesville, Mabel Louise Justice died February 27, 2019 with her beloved grandson, Jesse, by her side. She was born June 9, 1927 in Waynesville, North Carolina.

Mabel was preceded in death by the love of her life, Bill Justice; her parents Roy and Juanita Medford; and her brother Billy Medford.  She is survived by her daughter Sandy...

Mar 25, 2019

James W. Frady

Clyde, James W. Frady, 84, passed away on Monday, March 25, 2019 at Haywood Regional Medical Center.

A native of New York, he was a son of the late Elmer and Stella Stanton Frady.  In addition to his parents he was preceded in death by two sisters, Lena Saunders and Marion Ammons. ...

Mar 21, 2019

Waynesville, Catherine “Kay” Hasselbacher Horn, age 104, passed away on Thursday March 21, 2019.

She was an Illinois native and the daughter of the late Harold and Zella Bird Hasselbacher.  She was also preceded in death by her husband, Arthur C. Horn Sr. three sisters, Harriette Ledbedeff, Elizabeth McAfee, Audrey Stanfield, and one brother, Harold H. Hasselbacher....

Mar 19, 2019

Canton – James Howard West, 85, passed away on Tuesday, March 19, 2019 at his residence.

A lifetime resident of Haywood County, he was the son of the late Silas Andrew and Iva Louise Worley West.  In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by a brother, John West; one sister, Lois Stroupe and one...

Mar 19, 2019

Canton – Thelma Ann Medford Inman, 84, passed away on Tuesday, March 19, 2019 at her residence.

A native and lifelong resident of Haywood County, she was a daughter of the late Wesley and Caddie Warren Medford.  In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, J. C. Inman, who died in 2016. ...

Mar 18, 2019

Edith Johnson Stewart, 86, of Candler, passed away on Monday, March 18, 2019. A native of Asheville, she was the daughter of the late Harley and Allie Dills Johnson. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Sloan E. Stewart, and brothers, Robert, Burrell and Charles Johnson. She is survived by her children, Patricia...

Mar 17, 2019

Canton – William “Bill” Thurman Mease, 73, passed away on Sunday, March 17, 2019 at Silver Bluff Nursing Home.

A native and lifelong resident of Haywood County, he was a son of the late Astor and Edna Medford Mease.  Bill was a United States Air Force veteran and a member of Crestview Baptist Church.

He...

Mar 15, 2019

John O. Dodson

John Orville Dodson, age 85, passed away on Friday, March 15, 2019 at Autumn Care of Waynesville.

A native of Richmond County, Virginia, John was the youngest child of the late Herbert M. and Alma Luttrell Dodson.  In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife, Sybil Dodson;...

Mar 14, 2019

Denver – Eunice Alfreda Swanger Wilson, 76, formerly of Canton passed away on Thursday, March 14, 2019 at Novant Health in Huntersville, NC.

A native of Haywood County, she was the daughter of the late Thomas and Helen Towe Swanger.  She was preceded in death by her husband, Charles Ray Wilson, Sr. who died in 1998.  Freda faithfully...

Mar 13, 2019

Canton – Terry Jones, 59, passed away on March 13, 2019 at his residence.

A native and lifelong resident of Haywood County, he was a son of Jo Ann Thomason Jones and the late Paul William Jones.  In addition to his father, he was preceded in death by a grandson, John Paul Morgan.  Terry worked for Champion...

Mar 13, 2019

Asheville - Frances Lee Riley Mears was born on December 31, 1937 in Haywood County to Joseph Ercell and Bertha Lee Riley. On March 13, 2019, she peacefully met her Savior, Jesus Christ.  Frances was preceded in death by her sister, Ruth Elizabeth Hall.

She spent her childhood growing up in Phillipsville in Canton, raised by her...

Mar 11, 2019

It is with great sorrow the family of Cleta Dotson Daniel announces she has passed away after a period of declining health. The Angels took her to her Heavenly Home the morning of March 11, 2019. She is now pain free and reunited with her son, Marty, who was her pride and joy. She was the daughter of the...

Mar 8, 2019

Canton – Doris Lee Thomason Putnam, 83, passed away on Friday, March 8, 2019 at Haywood Regional Medical Center.

A native and lifelong resident of Haywood County, she was the daughter of the late Julius and Edna Stroupe Thomason.  In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Harley Putnam, who died in...

Mar 4, 2019

Waynesville, Gregory Gene Presnell, 58, passed away on Monday, March 4, 2019 at his residence.

A native of Haywood County, he was the son of Ruth Ferguson Presnell and the late Bobby Gene Presnell.  He was very skilled and loved to work.  He was a member of Calvary Road Baptist Church.  He was also involved in stock...

Mar 1, 2019

Clyde - Gerald Charles Haley passed away on March 1st, 2018 with his daughter, Becky by his side. He was 82. Jerry was born in Omaha, Nebraska on May 1st, 1936 to Charles and Ellen Haley. He had one brother, Ed, and two sisters, Mary Ellen and Susan. He enjoyed being a part of very large extended family in...

Mar 1, 2019

Randy Rhodes

"Forever Young"

Waynesville, David Randolph "Randy" Rhodes, age 64, passed away on Friday, March 1, 2019 at John F. Keever Solace Center.

A native of Polk County, Florida he was a son of the late Ralph William and Carol Lee Powell Rhodes.  In addition to his parents he was preceded in...

Feb 28, 2019

Reverend William Whitfield McNeill

Waynesville, Reverend William Whitfield McNeill, passed away on Thursday, February 28, 2019 at the age of 91.  He was born on June 17, 1927 in McCormick County, South Carolina.  He was the son of the late William Robert and Maude Elizabeth Deason McNeill.  He was also preceded in death by his wife, Novella...

Feb 27, 2019

Waynesville, Hugh Love Allison, Jr., 77, passed away after a brief illness on Wednesday, February 27, 2019 at Memorial Mission Hospital.

Hugh was a native and life-long resident of Haywood County.  He was the son of the late Hugh Love Allison, Sr. and the late Edna Jones Allison. Hugh worked for the North Carolina Department of Transportation...

Feb 26, 2019

Franklin – Cora Lee Chastain Nelson, 84, formerly of Canton, passed away on Tuesday, February 26, 2019 at Grandview Manor Care Center in Franklin.

A native of Macon County, she was the daughter of the late Arthur and Hattie Miller Chastain.  In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Billy Joe Nelson,...

Feb 26, 2019

Dorothy Muse Jenkins Sharp

Waynesville, Dorothy Muse Jenkins Sharp, age 83, passed away on Tuesday, February 26, 2019 at Silver Bluff Nursing and Rehabilitation following an extended illness.

She was a native of Haywood County most of her life and was the daughter of the late Clarence and Lucille Chambers Muse.  In addition to her...