Judy Medford

May 6, 2023

Judy Whitaker Medford, 60, passed away on Saturday, May 6, 2023, at Mission Hospital. A native of Buncombe County, she was the daughter of Larry and Judy Darnell Whitaker of Fairview. She was preceded in death by her brother, Larry Michael Whitaker.

A graduate of A. C. Reynolds High School, Judy also graduated from UNC Greensboro with...

William "Wick" Lee Grunwell

May 5, 2023

Sylva, William Grunwell, 76, passed away on Friday, May 5, 2023, at Mission Hospital.

 

A native of Rockingham County, he was the son of the late William T. and Marie Butler Grunwell.  He was also preceded in death by a brother, David Grunwell.  William was a General Contractor.  In his free time, he enjoyed tennis, hiking, and helping friends...

Doris Washam

May 4, 2023

Canton – Doris Smith Washam died peacefully on May 4, 2023, while in the care of Flesher’s Fairview Health & Retirement Center.  Doris was born on September 7, 1931, in Knoxville, Tennessee, to Horace L. and Irene Smith.  She was married to Merritt (bob) Franklin Washam for 59 years.

There will be no services and Doris’ daughters,...

Roy Jenkins

Apr 29, 2023

Loving Husband and Father

Waynesville, Roy Lee Jenkins, 85, went to his Heavenly home unexpectedly on Saturday, April 29, 2023 at Mission Hospital.  His family is deeply saddened by his sudden passing.

A lifelong resident of Haywood County, Roy was born on February 6, 1938 to the late Elmer and Fannie Jenkins Reeves.  In addition...

Frances Stewart

Apr 27, 2023

Waynesville, Frances Schock Stewart, 93, passed away on Thursday, April 27, 2023, at Pisgah Manor Health Care Center.

No services will be held at this time.

The care of Mrs. Stewart has been entrusted to Wells Funeral Homes.  Arrangements will be announced, and an online memorial register is available at "Obituaries" at www.wellsfuneralhome.com.

Vance Shepard

Apr 26, 2023

Lake Junaluska – Vance Roger Shepard, 92, went to his eternal home in heaven on Wednesday, April 26, 2023 to unite with his God and Savior Jesus Christ and family.

He was the son of the late Colombus Clyde and Minnie Lee Lanning Shepard of Macon County, North Carolina.  He was preceded in death by his wife,...

Carol Winchester

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...

Sarah Cordell

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...

Kenneth "Roho" Messer

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...

Roy West

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...

James "Ralph" Mccracken

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...

Janice Plemmons

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...

Roger Sutton

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...

Jean Shipman

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...

James Cahill

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. ...

Stanley Hildreth

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...

Eliza Ann Smith

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;...

Ward Stiles

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...

Louise Messer

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...

Brenda Stiles

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...