Jan 25, 2019

John Carroll Parker II, 47, of Candler, went to be with the Lord on Friday, January 25, 2019. A native of Asheville, he was the son of the late John Carroll Parker and Helen Elaine Bradley Parker. John was a loving husband, son, brother, dad, brother-in-law, uncle, Pops, and friend. He proudly served his country, he faithfully served his...

Jan 23, 2019

Bobby Neil Setzer, born on October 20, 1932 and passed away on January 23, 2019 peacefully at his home in Cullowhee, NC.

A native of Haywood County he was the son of the late Raymond Lee Setzer of Maggie Valley and Estelle Hyde Setzer Allison of Andrews.

Bobby was a 1951 graduate of Waynesville Township...

Jan 23, 2019

Asheville, James Edward Roberts, 70, of Old County Home Road, passed away on Wednesday, January 23, 2019 at Memorial Mission Hospital.

A native and life-long resident of Buncombe County, he was the son of the late W.E. Roberts and Margaret Sluder Roberts.  Mr. Roberts had a 35-year career selling Allen Organs and was a graduate of Mars...

Jan 22, 2019

Canton – John A Conard, 84, passed away on Tuesday, January 22, 2019 at his residence surrounded by family.

A native of Haywood County, he was a son of the late Glenn Wesley and Bertha Morrow Conard.  In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by two brothers, Harrison and Raymond Conard; and three sisters,...

Jan 22, 2019

Clyde - James T. (Jim) White, 79, passed away on Tuesday, January 22, 2019 at Mission Hospital Memorial Campus.

He was a native of Buncombe County and a son of the late Leaman and Rosalee (Chastain) White.  In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by three brothers, Verner White of Black Mountain, Wayne White...

Jan 22, 2019

Asheville – Richard Levi Morgan, 86, passed away on Tuesday, January 22, 2019 at Givens Estates Heath Center after a long struggle with multiple sclerosis.

Richard was born on March 13, 1932, in Clyde NC, a son of the late Levi Smathers Morgan and Willie Rogers Morgan. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death...

Jan 20, 2019

Waynesville, Alice McCracken Frady, age 79, passed away on Sunday, January 20, 2019 at Haywood Regional Medical Center.

A native of Haywood County, she was the daughter of the late Emerson and Grace Holder McCracken.  In addition to her parents she was preceded in death by sisters, Betty Cutshaw and Doris Holt; and brother, David Joe McCracken. ...

Jan 18, 2019

Canton – Gene Perry Cole, 91, passed away on Friday January 18, 2019 at Silver Bluff Nursing Home.

A native and lifelong resident of Haywood County, he was the son of the late Ralph and Nell Parker Cole.  He was also preceded in death by two brothers, Marshall Cole and Dee Cole; and two sisters, Dean Watts...

Jan 18, 2019

Waynesville, William Ralph "Bill" Sease, age 66, passed away on Friday, January 18, 2019 at his home.

A native and lifelong resident of Haywood County, he was the son of the late Jack and Mildred Arrington Sease.  Bill’s greatest joys were his family and caring for others.  He was passionate about helping others through his jobs as...

Jan 17, 2019

Clyde, Lucy Surrett Hoglen, 101, passed away on Thursday, January 17, 2019 at Maggie Valley Nursing & Rehabilitation Center.

Lucy was born and raised in the beautiful Crabtree Community, the daughter of the late Noah and Matilda Bryant Surrett.  In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Thomas Noble Hoglen, who died...

Jan 17, 2019

Canton –Peggy Varner Pless, 89, passed away on Thursday, January 17, 2019.

A native and lifelong resident of Haywood County, she was a daughter of the late Robert and Elsie Rogers Varner.  In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Carroll Pless, who died in 2006 and two sisters, Glenna Hawkins and...

Jan 16, 2019

Canton – Ralph Barnes, 88, passed away on Wednesday, January 16, 2019 at Silver Bluff Nursing Home.

He was a native of Haywood County and grew up in Jackson County where he lived with his grandmother.  He was the son of the late Allie Barnes Lindsay and step son of Dallas Lindsay.  Ralph loved the Lord and...

Jan 16, 2019

Waynesville, Jane Messer Curtis, 85, passed away on Wednesday, January 16, 2019 at Mission Hospital.

A native of Haywood County, she was the daughter of the late Jim and Printha Johnson Messer.  In addition to her parents, she is preceded in death by two sisters, Lillian Messer and Bonnie Woods; six brothers, Oscar, Ernest, John, Tom, David...

Jan 14, 2019

Canton – William Ray “Bill” Huffman, 89, passed away on Monday, January 14, 2019 at Silver Bluff Nursing Home.

A native and lifelong resident of Haywood County, he was a son of the late Abel Sidney and Phoebe Duckett Huffman.  In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by an infant daughter, Anna Rae Huffman. ...

Jan 13, 2019

Waynesville, Margaret Morrow, 83, passed away on Sunday, January 13, 2019.

A native and life-long resident of Haywood County, she was the daughter of the late Carroll J. and Velma Fincher Morrow.  In addition to her parents, she was also preceded in death by two brothers, Johnny and James Morrow and a nephew, Brian Morrow.  She was...

Jan 13, 2019

Ronald Duane Risetter, age 68, passed away on Sunday, January 13, 2019 at Memorial Mission Hospital.

A native of Fort Dodge, Iowa he was the son of the late William Leroy and Helen Agnes Nolan Risetter.  In addition to his parents he was preceded in death by his daughter, Ginger Ingram Hampton, grandson, Andrew Kingery; sisters, Jan...

Jan 12, 2019

Canton/Statesville – Ernest Eugene Hendrix, 90, passed away on Saturday, January 12, 2019 at Gordon Hospice House in Statesville.

He was a native and resident of Canton most of his life and was the son of the late Gene and Emma Revis Hendrix.  In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife, Sue...

Jan 11, 2019

Canton – Fred Dale Parris, 75, passed away on Friday, January 11, 2019 at his residence.

A native of Swain County, he was a son of the late Fred Willis and Wilma Jane Parker Parris.  In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by one sister.  Dale was a member of Long Branch Baptist Church...

Jan 11, 2019

Gladys Pressley Angel, 86, of Asheville, passed away on Friday, January 11, 2019. She was born in Haywood County. Gladys was a member of Sunrise Baptist Church and loved going places, cooking and animals. Before moving back to Asheville, she and her late husband, James, lived in Florida. She is preceded in death by her parents, Charlie and Myrtle...

Jan 5, 2019

Canton - Joe Howard Hall, 85, passed away on Saturday, January 5, 2019 at his residence.

A native and lifelong resident of Haywood County, he was the son of the late Alfred Dillard and Bonnie Mae Scott Hall.  He was also preceded in death by a daughter, Katrina Marie Hall Parrott and a sister, Shirley Hall Fish....