Obituaries

Jul 12, 2019

Waynesville, Joada Ann Michael, 88, passed away on Friday, July 12, 2019 at Smoky Mountain Health and Rehabilitation Center.

A native of Ohio, Joada was the daughter of the late Harry and Mary King Oswalt.  She was also preceded in death by her husband, Harold Michael, who died in 1985.  She was called "Jolly" from...

Jul 10, 2019

John Thomas Seward, 84, of Hendersonville, was promoted on Wednesday, July 10, 2019. John loved and honored his country, serving in both the US Navy and Air Force. He was always there to help anyone who needed it.

He is preceded in death by his parents, Robert and Mary Bristow Seward; first wife, Sandra Joyce McHarge Seward; siblings, Gladys and Robert Leroy Seward, and grandson,...

Jul 9, 2019

On Tuesday, July 09, 2019 surrounded by her family, Roxie G. Davis, joined the Lord in Heaven, she was 93. She was preceded in death by her parents, George and Mary Gunter, she was the last of their 11 children. Also preceded in death was her first husband, LeRoy McCarson, her second husband, Edward Davis, and an...

Jul 9, 2019

Clyde – Jerry Ronald “Ronnie” Brock, 77, passed away on Tuesday, July 9, 2019 at Haywood Regional Medical Center.

A native of Haywood County, he was a son of the late L. P. and Lucille Scroggs Brock;  In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by a sister, Lorraine Ray and his former wife, Mitzi...

Jul 9, 2019

Canton – Ayward Marvin Clontz, 92, passed away on Tuesday, July 09, 2019 at Brasstown Manor Retirement Community in Hiawassee, Georgia.

A native of Haywood County, he was a son of the late Lloyd and Mollie Bolden Clontz.  In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by two brothers, Cecil and Norman. He was a...

Jul 9, 2019

Canton – Sarah Jane Burrell Shipman, 81, of the Thickety Community, passed away on Tuesday, July 09, 2019 at Silver Bluff Nursing Home.

A native and lifelong resident of Haywood County, she was a daughter of the late Larry and Gladys Murray Burrell.  In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by a brother, Jake...

Jul 6, 2019

Waynesville, Mary Finger Greer, age 96, passed away on Saturday, July 6, 2019 at her residence.

A native of Haywood County, she was a daughter of the late John Calvin and Sarah Eliza Mehaffey Finger.  In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Joseph C. Wolfe, Jr. who died in 1966 and her...

Jul 6, 2019

Waynesville, Ned Caldwell, age 87, passed away on Saturday, July 6, 2019 at Care Partners Solace Center.

A native of Haywood County he was a son of the late John and Julie Cagle Caldwell.  In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by two brothers and a sister.  Ned was a member of Old Pathway...

Jul 6, 2019

Clyde, Richard Wayne Hardaway, age 78, passed away on Saturday, July 6, 2019 at Maggie Valley Nursing Home & Rehabilitation.

Richard was born in Lynn, Arkansas on October 20, 1940 to Robert D. and Amy Josephine Adams Hardaway.  He moved to Palm Beach County, Florida with his parents at age five.  Richard was a graduate of Florida Atlantic...

Jul 5, 2019

Lake Junaluska, Ruth Roberta Bowman Phillips, 95, passed away on Friday, July 5, 2019 at her residence with her daughters present.

A native of Ohio, Ruth was a daughter of the late Glenn and Mary Bowman.  In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Reverend J. Carlisle Phillips, Jr,; son, Jim Phillips;...

Jul 3, 2019

Gladys Ann Smith

Clyde, Gladys Ann Haskett Smith, 69, passed away on Wednesday, July 3, 2019 at Mission Hospital.

A native of Jackson County, Gladys resided in Haywood County for the majority of her life.  She was the daughter of the late Joe F. and Margie Webb Haskett.  This past November, Gladys was preceded in...

Jul 3, 2019

Timothy A. Mikulik, Sr. passed away on Wednesday, July 3, 2019. He worked with his hands, both as a carpenter and mechanic and enjoyed riding motorcycles.

He was preceded in death by his mother, Shirley Ann Totten and beloved dog, Little Girl.

He is survived by his children, Tim Mikulik, Jr. and Christina Smith; grandsons,...

Jul 2, 2019

Sarah Lenox Brown Hagan, 92, of Fairview, went home to be with the Lord on Tuesday, July 2, 2019.

A native of Buncombe County, she was the daughter of the late Charles and Catherine Morgan Lenox.  She grew up living in Enka Village.

Sarah graduated from Mars Hill college in 1947.  Her first job was...

Jun 28, 2019

Waynesville, JoAnn Henderson Calhoun, 75, passed away on Friday, June 28, 2019 at Mission Hospitals- Memorial Campus.

A native of Swain County, she was the daughter of late Hardy and Lula Allen Cable.  She was also preceded in death by her first husband, Bobby Louis Henderson, who died in 2000.  She retired from BASF as a manager...

Jun 28, 2019

Courtney Blake White, 52, of Asheville, passed away of Friday, June 28, 2019.  He was born in Haywood County, graduated from Enka High School and served in the US Navy. While serving on the USS Forrestal, he earned the Navy Achievement Medal, Second Sea Service Deployment Ribbon, Meritorious Unit Commendation, Armed Forces Expeditionary Medal and the Navy Good Conduct...

Jun 28, 2019

Waynesville, Julius Paul Ross, 94, passed away on June 28, 2019 at his home.

A native of Haywood County, he was the son of the late Hilliard W. and Sarah Ferguson Ross.  He was also preceded in death by his brother, Charles Ross and his sister, Mary Holder.

Julius attended Western Carolina University and earned...

Jun 28, 2019

Canton, Loretha Burrell Sales, 93, passed away on Friday, June 28, 2019 at Maggie Valley Nursing Home & Rehabilitation Center.

A native of Haywood County, she was a daughter of late Sidney and Lelia Frady Burrell.  She was also preceded in death by her husband, James Richard Sales, who died in 1977; five sisters and four brothers. ...

Jun 25, 2019

Robert Guy Fulbright of Lake Junaluska, NC died June 25th, 2019. He is survived by his wife of 62 years, Patricia H. Fulbright, his sons Matthew and Derek, his daughter Lisa, his grandchildren Robert, Amber and Vinson, his great grandchildren Amina and Charles and his sister Sylvia Fulbright Echols. Bob was educated at Mars Hill College, Furman University and...

Jun 24, 2019

"Granny – Nanna – Granny Dot"

Waynesville, Dorothy McCracken Ross, age 86, passed away on Monday, June 24, 2019 at her residence surrounded by family.

A native of Haywood County, she was a daughter of the late Roy and Lucy Hipps McCracken.  In addition to her parents she was preceded in death by her husband...

Jun 20, 2019

Waynesville – Jack Douglas Milner, 85, passed away on Thursday, June 20, 2019 at Silver Bluff Nursing Home.

A native and lifelong resident of Haywood County, he was the son of the late Harold B. and Lucy Scates Milner.  He was also preceded in death by his wife, Vivian Milner, who died 2015.  He was a United...