Apr 24, 2023

Carol Webb Winchester, 87, of Waynesville passed away peacefully on Monday, April 24, 2023, with her son and daughter by her side.  Carol had many health challenges in her life, and she always faced them with courage and perseverance.  The next-to-youngest of nine siblings, Carol was born on March 29, 1936, in Madison County.  The family moved to Haywood...

Apr 24, 2023

Candler – Sarah Jane Price Cordell, 85, went to her heavenly home on April 24, 2023 at Autumn Care of Waynesville.

Sarah was a native of Haywood County and the daughter of Willie and Allie Davis Price. She was also preceded in death by her husband Troy Cordell who passed away in 2003 and 11 siblings. She...

Apr 23, 2023

Cowboy's Prayer

Heavenly Father,

I pause, mindful of the many blessings

you have bestowed upon me.

I ask that you will guide me in my life.

Help me, Lord, to live my life in such...

Apr 23, 2023

Canton – Roy Kiah West, 86, of the Beaverdam Community passed away on Sunday, April 23, 2023 at Asheville Specialty Hospital.

A native and lifelong resident of Haywood County, he was the son of the late George Mitchell and Mamie Brooks West.  He was also preceded in death by his wife, Jackie West, who died in 2013...

Apr 22, 2023

Clyde- James "Ralph" McCracken, 80, of Upper Crabtree passed away April 22, 2023, at Silver Bluff Nursing Home.

A native of Haywood County, he was the son of the late William Claude and Lenora Best McCracken. Ralph retired from Champion International/Blue Ridge Paper in 2004 following 35 years of service.  He was a lifelong member of Rock...

Apr 20, 2023

Canton – Janice Morris Plemmons, 69, passed away on Thursday, April 20, 2023 at her residence.

A native of Haywood County, she was the daughter of the late Bill and Dot Morris.  She was also preceded in death by her husband, Clarence Ronald Plemmons, who died in 2006.

Janice was a 1971 graduate of Pisgah...

Apr 20, 2023

Canton-Roger Lee Sutton, 68, passed away on Thursday, April 20, 2023, at his residence.

He was a native and lifelong resident of Haywood County, and the son of the late Robert Lee Sutton who passed away in 2012. Roger worked for Champion International, Blue Ridge Paper, and retired from Evergreen Packaging as a truck driver for 37...

Apr 20, 2023

Clyde – Jean Houston Shipman, 89, passed away on Thursday, April 20, 2023 at Haywood Regional Medical Center.

Jean was a native of Rhea County, Tennessee and the daughter of the late Lester and Mattie Reed Houston.  She was also preceded in death by a son, James Lee Shipman; and six siblings.  Jean was employed with Mission...

Apr 19, 2023

Sylva, Father James P. Cahill, 93, passed away on Wednesday, April 19, 2023, at his residence.

A native of Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, he was the son of the late Joseph and Helen Hentschel Cahill.  In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by one sister and two brothers.  Father Cahill was the youngest of his siblings. ...

Apr 19, 2023

Maggie Valley, Stanley Gerald Hildreth, Sr., 81, passed away on Wednesday, April 19, 2023 at Maggie Valley Nursing & Rehabilitation Center.

A native of Pinehurst, North Carolina, he was a son of the late Columbus and Ruth Smith Hildreth. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by a grandson, Curtis Hildreth.  Stanley attended Citadel...

Apr 19, 2023

Crabtree, Eliza Ann Smith, fell asleep in God’s care on Wednesday, April 19, 2023.

Eliza was the infant daughter of Scott Smith and Rachel DeWitt Smith.  She was loved beyond measure and will be forever remembered.

In addition to her parents, Eliza is survived by her brother, Rayland Smith; maternal grandparents, Gregory and Patricia DeWitt;...

Apr 18, 2023

Ward Russell Stiles, 69, of Candler passed away on Tuesday, April 18, 2023 at his residence. Born at Fort Jackson, SC, Ward was the son of the late Harley Donald and Glenna Warren Stiles. He was also preceded in death by his brother, Warren Lee Stiles.

Ward retired from CP & L/Duke Energy as a Control Room...

Apr 17, 2023

Waynesville, Louise Parton Messer, 95, passed away on Monday, April 17, 2023 at Maggie Valley Nursing & Rehabilitation Center.

A native and lifelong resident of Haywood County, she was a daughter of the late Merritt and Hattie Tucker Parton.  In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, John Messer, who died in...

Apr 16, 2023

Waynesville, Brenda McGaha Stiles, 73, went to her eternal home on Sunday, April 16, 2023 at The Landings of Mills River after a courageous and long battle with vascular dementia.

A native of Haywood County, she was the daughter of the late Richard and Jewel Setzer McGaha.  In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death...

Apr 15, 2023

Waynesville, Anna Ammons Inman, 88, passed away on Saturday, April 15, 2023, at CarePartners Solace Center.

A native of Macon County, she was the daughter of the late Albert and Gradie Mae Cabe Ammons.  In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Rubin Inman; daughter, Rhonda Trantham; brother, Boyd Ammons; and daughter-in-law,...

Apr 13, 2023

Waynesville, Betty Kathel Ratliff Lawrence, age 90, passed away on Thursday, April 13, 2023 at Smoky Mountain Health & Rehabilitation Center.

A native of Arkansas, she was a daughter of Garland Ratliff and Fannie Mae Franklin Ratliff.  She was preceded in death by her beloved husband, Billy Joe Lawrence, who died in 2002; a sister; three brothers; and one dear...

Apr 13, 2023

Waynesville, Larry Michael Norris, age 74, passed away on Thursday, April 13, 2023 at Mission Hospital.

A native of Haywood County, he was one of the four sons of Harold Norris and Margaret McKinnish Norris.  In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his three brothers, Kenneth, David, and Daryl Norris; maternal grandparents, Mitchell...

Apr 11, 2023

Waynesville, Richard Jackson Foster, Sr., 65, passed away on Tuesday, April 11, 2023, at his home.

A native of Buncombe County, he was the son of the late William and Nina Shepard Foster.  In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by a son, Richard Foster, Jr.; sister, Ann Reynolds.  He enjoyed working on vehicles...

Apr 11, 2023

Billy Denver Henry Jr, 69, of Waynesville, NC passed away peacefully at home on Tuesday April 11, 2023.

Bill, known as Papaw Bill to so many was a lifelong resident of Haywood County and was employed by Champion Papers/Evergreen retiring in 2019 after 47 years of Service.  He loved spending time with his kids and grandkids more...

Apr 9, 2023

Sylva – Lisa Gaye Baldwin Raxter, 57, passed away on Sunday, April 9, 2023 at her residence.

Lisa was a native of Haywood County and a daughter of Bobby Ray Baldwin and Helen Charlotte Gibson Baldwin.  She was a hardworking mother and grandmother.  She loved cooking and wanted to make sure everyone was taken care of, especially...