Dec 13, 2009

Canton, Tina Louise Schlienz, age 39, died on Sunday, December 13, 2009 at her residence. She was the daughter of Jack Sellers of Clayton, GA and Gloria Sellers of Waynesville, NC. In addition to her parents, she is survived by two daughters, Penny and Carrie Sellers of Sylva; one sister, Cathy Thompson of Waynesville; two brothers, Tim...

Dec 12, 2009

Waynesville, James Frank Hammett, Jr. (Dr. Frank) was born in Athens, Georgia, July 16, 1925 and died December 12, 2009 from complications of Parkinson's Disease. He was the son of James Frank Hammett, Sr. and Rebecca Irene Marbut Hammett. Both his sisters, Dorothy Hammett (Davis) and Jean Hammett pre-deceased him. He received his degree from the University...

Dec 12, 2009

Frank 'Ken' Hewitt, 65, of Candler, formally of Tampa, FL, passed away on Saturday, December 12, 2009 at St. Joseph's Hospital. Born in Melrose, MA to the late Lillian Ferguson and Herbert Hewitt, Ken lived here in WNC for the last 10 years. He was known throughout the community as an amazing glass artist. He was a quiet and...

Dec 12, 2009

Weaverville-

Pearley Mae Luther, 86, of Asheville , passed away Saturday, December 12, 2009 at the Brian Center of Weaverville. She was a daughter of the late Mary Holt and Arthur Tweed. She was also preceded in death by her daughter, Christine Gosnell, two sisters and a brother.

Pearley was a wonderful mother and hard...

Dec 12, 2009

Lake Junaluska, NC, Marianna Caldwell Nease-Bell, age 81, died on Saturday, December 12, 2009 at her home at Lake Junaluska. She was the daughter of the late Thomas Mason Caldwell and Mattye Mouchet Caldwell. She was preceded in death by her brother, Sydney Caldwell, her first husband of 55 years, the Reverend Doctor Edgar Harrison Nease, Jr.,...

Dec 12, 2009

Waynesville, Albert Ray Calhoun, age 72, of 773 East Street, died on Saturday, December 11, 2009 at the Brian Center. A native of Jefferson, NC, he had resided in Haywood County since 1959. He was the son of the late Lilliard and Rhoda Miller Calhoun. Albert was a cabinetmaker and retired in 1999 from Lea Industries after...

Dec 12, 2009

Wilma Robinson Reagan, 77, of Candler, passed away on Saturday, December 12, 2009 at the John F. Keever Solace Center. She was a daughter of the late Dorothy Towe and Ed Robinson. She was also preceded in death by a brother, Edward 'Buddy' Robinson, a sister, Shirley Hall and a son-in-law, Billy Godfrey.

Wilma was a member...

Dec 11, 2009

Leicester- Violet Brookshire, age 83, passed away Friday, December 11, 2009 at her daughter's residence. Violet was a native of Haywood County, she had lived the past two years in Acworth, GA. She was the daughter of the late Furman and Jessie Crawford Keener. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband,...

Dec 11, 2009

Maggie Valley, Rosemary Caldwell Evans, age 77, of 408 Bob Evans Drive, passed away on Friday, December 11, 2009. A native and life long resident of Haywood County, she was the daughter of the late Cash and Cora Rich Caldwell. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Robert Cordell Evans, Jr....

Dec 10, 2009

Virgie Duvall Henson, age 91, of 23 Henson Farm, passed away on Thursday, December 10, 2009 at Silver Bluff Nursing Home. A native of Hayesville, NC, she was a daughter of the late William Bass and Texia Morgan Duvall. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, William Haynes Henson, who died...

Dec 10, 2009

Waynesville, Judith Rebecca Warren, age 62, of 360 Old Balsam Road, died on Wednesday, December 09, 2009 at Autumn Care Nursing Home. A native of Haywood County and former resident of Candler, she was the daughter of the late Grover and Edith Henry Warren. Judith was a graduate of Bethel High School and was a former employee...

Dec 9, 2009

Ellis Roy Craig, age 64, of Hall Mountain Road died on Wednesday, December 9, 2009 at his residence. A native of St. Louis, MO, he had resided in Haywood County since 1973. He was the son of the late Ellis and Maxine Wilkerson Craig. He was preceded in death by a son, Michael Scott Craig; a granddaughter,...

Dec 9, 2009

Waynesville, LTC Lowell L. Martin (ret.) was born September 30, 1938 at Ft. Jay, NY. He was the son of the late Col. and Mrs. Winfield L. Martin. He is survived by his wife of 48 years, Sandra; daughter, Laura L. Martin; two sons, Kenneth L. and Thomas M. Martin; and a grandson, Ian Reiff Martin. He...

Dec 8, 2009

Clyde, Charles Maynard Lundgren, Sr., age 75, died on Tuesday, December 8, 2009 at his residence. A native of Chicago, IL he moved to Florida in 1960 and later resided in Hiwassee before moving to Haywood County in 1984. He was the son of the late Charles and Elizabeth Beach Lundgren. Charles was a US Air Force...

Dec 8, 2009

Waynesville, NC, Dr. Jere LeMay Beck, age 66, of Valley Overlook Drive, passed away on Tuesday, December 8, 2009 at Mission Hospital. A native of Richmond Hill, Georgia, he was the son of the late Chester Keith Beck, MD and Frances LeMay Beck. Jere graduated from Troy City Schools, Troy State College in 1965, Medical College of...

Dec 7, 2009

Waynesville, Michael Jon Turner, age 43, died on Monday, December 7, 2009 at his residence. A native of Haywood County, he was the son of JoAnn Turner of Tennessee and was preceded in death by his uncle, Dick Jones and a nephew, Joshua Turner. Michael was employed with Arvin- Meritor Corporation as a welder. Michael had a...

Dec 7, 2009

Charles Norburn Herndon, age 83, died at his residence. A native of Buncombe County, he was a son of the late George Washington and Verma Hooker Herndon. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife, Helen Buchanan Herndon, who died in 2003; a brother, George Everette Herndon; and a sister, Thomasine Hipps....

Dec 6, 2009

Greeneville, TN, Wilda Fincher Wrenn, age 70, passed away Sunday, December 6, 2009 at Signature Healthcare in Greeneville, TN. She was a native of Haywood County and was the daughter of the late James Glen and Lenola Arrington Fincher. She was also preceded in death by her step-mother, Elizabeth Ford Fincher, brothers, James F. and Wayne Fincher...

Dec 5, 2009

Waynesville, Carrie Barbara Dene Woody Hannah, age 55, passed away Saturday, December 5, 2009 at Haywood Regional Medical Center. She was a native of Haywood County but had lived in Concord, NC prior to moving back to Haywood County. She was the daughter of the late Jimmy Lawson and Bertha Banks Woody and was also preceded in...

Dec 5, 2009

Jack J Hoglen, 75, of Candler, passed away on Saturday, December 5, 2009 at Mission Hospitals. He was a son of the late Hallie Stiles and Everett Hoglen and was also preceded in death by six brothers.

Mr. Hoglen retired from the US Marine Corps as Gunnery Sergeant after serving 20 years and also retired from the...