Barbara Smith Snyder
Mar 30, 2026
Barbara Smith Snyder, 79, passed away peacefully on March 30, 2026. Born on October 6, 1946, she was the daughter of the late Gary and Pearl Moore Smith. She was preceded in death by her beloved husband, John Howell Snyder, who passed away in 2017, her infant son John Snyder, Jr., and siblings Etta Mae Sharpe, Mary Belle Grasty, Jack,...
Garvin O'Dell Lawing Jr.
Mar 29, 2026
Garvin O’Dell Lawing, Jr., age 80, of Asheville, North Carolina, passed away peacefully on March 29, 2026, at Mission Hospital in Asheville, with his family by his side, offering him love and support every step of the way.
A native of Mecklenburg County, North Carolina, Garvin was born on May 13, 1945, to the late Garvin O’Dell Lawing, Sr. and Bertha...
Daniel Boone Messer
Mar 29, 2026
Daniel Boone Messer, a devoted servant of faith and family, passed away peacefully on Sunday, March 29, 2026. Born on April 20, 1933, in Haywood County, NC, Daniel’s life was marked by an unwavering commitment to ministry, heartfelt service, and a passion for spreading God’s Word.
His career that began as quite an accomplished barber expanded to a total pursuit of...
Michael Julien Pavlo
Mar 28, 2026
Michael Julien Pavlo of Maggie Valley, NC, peacefully went home to be with Jesus; his loving wife of 12 years, Laura, faithfully by his side until his final breath.
Mike grew up in an orphanage, raised by nuns with his sister, Mary. He learned at a very early age to take care of others, looking after his sister in a manner...
John Edwards Rutland, Jr.
Mar 28, 2026
John Edwards Rutland, Jr. gained his angel wings on Saturday, March 28, 2026. Introduced to the world on December 22, 1943, in Memphis, Tennessee, John seemed born to be a United Methodist pastor, like his daddy, Reverend John Rutland, Sr. But he made his own name through the many relationships he forged—visiting them at their home, bedside, or in his...
David Thomas Eavenson
Mar 27, 2026
David Thomas Eavenson of Waynesville, North Carolina, passed away at his home on March 27, 2026, at the age of 84, surrounded by his loved ones. A native of Haywood County, David was born on May 31, 1941, to Lester Eavenson and Margaret Sparks Eavenson and grew up on Red Bank Road in Balsam. He was a gifted craftsman and...
Kenneth Fraser Martin
Mar 26, 2026
Kenneth F. Martin, 89, passed away on Thursday, March 26, 2026, at Silver Bluff Nursing Home. A native of New York, he is the son of the late Charles and Mary Fraser Martin. He is also preceded in death by his brother, Ronald Martin and a daughter, Krista Ullom. Ken lived a life marked by dedication, service, and love for...
Jack Dillard Bowman Jr.
Mar 26, 2026
Jack Dillard Bowman, Jr., age 59, of Candler, North Carolina, passed away on Thursday, March 26, 2026.
A native of Buncombe County, Jack was the son of the late Grace Maxine Jarvis. He was also preceded in death by his brother, Jeffrey Bowman.
Jack was a hardworking man who spent his career as a machine operator in the industrial field. He was...
Charles Frank Teague
Mar 24, 2026
Charles “Charlie” Frank Teague, Sr., 75, of the White Oak Community passed away March 24, 2026, in the home he built with the love of his life, his devoted wife of fifty-one years, Mary Ann Teague.
Charlie was born on December 26, 1950, and lived most of his life in the White Oak Community, where he farmed, raised his family, and...
Barbara E. Stallings
Mar 23, 2026
Barbara E. Stallings, a treasured soprano singer, devoted wife, mother, grandmother, and friend, passed away on Friday, February 6, 2026, in Waynesville, North Carolina. She was born on February 24, 1940, in Scottsville, Kentucky, and her journey through life was marked by her profound love for music and her unwavering compassion for others.
Barbara’s musical talent was a gift that she...
Melissa Dawn Clayton
Mar 21, 2026
Melissa Dawn Clayton, age 44, passed away on March 21, 2026, in Elizabeth House, Flat Rock, North Carolina.
Born on December 24, 1981, in Henderson County, North Carolina, Melissa is the daughter of David Hammond and Patricia Vaugh. She will be remembered for the life she lived and the memories she shared with those around her. Melissa loved to sing hymns...
Robert Steve Davis
Mar 21, 2026
Robert "Steve" Davis, a native of Haywood County, passed away March 21 leaving a legacy of family, integrity, and service to Western North Carolina. He was preceded in death by his father, Jack Madison Davis, his mother, Maudie Buchanan Davis, and his sister, Linda Davis Laws.
Steve graduated from Waynesville Township High School in 1966 where he was an outstanding athlete...
Gregory Irving Parlier
Mar 21, 2026
Gregory Irving Parlier, age 66, of Asheville, North Carolina, passed away peacefully to be home with his Lord and Savior on March 21, 2026, surrounded by the love of his family.
A native of Buncombe County, Gregory, was born on December 30, 1959. He preceded in death by his Father Arley Mills, sister, Sandra Wilcox, and his brother, Ray Parlier.
Gregory was...
Robert Stiles
Mar 21, 2026
Rev. Robert Joe Stiles, age 77, of Waynesville, North Carolina, passed away peacefully to be home with his Lord and Savior on March 21, 2026, surrounded by the love of his family.
A native of Haywood County, Robert was born on February 9, 1949, to the late George Clifford Stiles and Lovon Elizabeth Gunter Stiles. He was a devoted husband, father,...
Paul Douglas Jones
Mar 20, 2026
Paul Douglas Jones, 70, passed away peacefully from Parkinson’s disease on March 20, 2026, in the family home he designed and built in Lake Junaluska, NC. His diagnosis was in 2013, and he lived his remaining years with courage, dignity, and humor.
Born in Black Mountain, NC on March 28, 1955, Paul graduated from Charles D. Owen High School and UNC...
Brenda Ellen Drake Penland
Mar 20, 2026
Brenda Ellen Drake Penland, age 79, of Canton, North Carolina, went home to be welcomed with open arms by the many loved ones who had gone before her on March 20, 2026, at Silver Bluff Village.
A native of Haywood County, Brenda was the daughter of the late Clinton Drake and Flora West Drake. She was also preceded in death by;...
Iva Lee Grant
Mar 20, 2026
Iva Lee Passmore Grant, 95, passed into eternal life with Jesus on March 20, 2026. She was born on May 25, 1930, in a logging camp in Athens, Tennessee, where her mother worked as a cook. She grew up primarily in Swain County but lived in several places throughout her youth.
At the age of 16, she married a handsome young...
Betty Little Bradley
Mar 19, 2026
Betty Little Bradley, 101, of Waynesville, passed away Thursday, March 19, 2026, at her home. She was born in Rockford, IL and the daughter to the late Chall and Myrtle Brendle Little. She is preceded in death by her husbands, Joseph Migliarini and William Bradley. She is also preceded in death by her sister, Connie Demet (Paul) and brother Sidney...
William Dean Miller
Mar 18, 2026
William “Dean” Miller, 81, of Waynesville, went home to be with the Lord on March 18, 2026, following a brief illness.
A native of Haywood County, Dean was born on December 17, 1944. He was a devoted husband, father, and proud veteran who lived a life rooted in hard work, faith, and love for the outdoors. Dean honorably served his country...
Etta Jean Setser
Mar 18, 2026
Etta Jean Setser, age 90, passed away peacefully on March 18, 2026, in Maggie Valley, North Carolina, surrounded by her loving family.
Born in Franklin, North Carolina, she was the daughter of the late Earl Blaine and Lucy Blaine (née Watts). Jean was a longtime resident of Haywood County, where she lived for 58 years and built a life centered on...
