Oct 17, 2022

ASHEVILLE, N.C. -- A member of the Emory & Henry College Board of Trustees who served for 30 years in key federal government positions in support of international higher education died October 17, 2022 in Asheville, North Carolina.

Graveside services for Dr. Earl Stephen Hunt, a resident of Asheville, will be held at 2:00 p.m. on Thursday,...

Oct 16, 2022

Canton – Elizabeth Reece Pless, affectionately known as “Wibbie”, 80, passed away on Sunday, October 16, 2022, at Silver Bluff Nursing Home.

Wibbie was a native and lifelong resident of Haywood County and a daughter of the late Caswell McDowell and Mabel Henson Reece.  In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband,...

Oct 14, 2022

Iron Duff Community, Waynesville, NC - Sarah Jeanne Shields Medford, 53, passed away unexpectedly on Friday, October 14, 2022, at her residence.

A native of Morganton, NC, she was a daughter of the late William Donald and Betty Mull Shields.  In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her father-in-law, Frank Medford; and brother-in-law,...

Oct 14, 2022

Clyde – Charles Fredrick Bonham, 86, died peacefully on Friday, October 14, 2022, at Haywood Regional Medical Center with his loving family by his side.

A native of Haywood County, he was the son of the late Frank and Ruby Pressley Bonham. He was also preceded in death by a brother, Johnnie Bonham.

Charles retired...

Oct 13, 2022

Thursday morning, October 13, 2022, the cool winds on the Mountain blew gently as crisp Fall leaves fell to the ground. Something besides the leaves was changing, and the Mountain was opening up to guide and encourage all those around. Clusters of leaves rustled together as if whispering, "She’s coming! She’s coming!" And then, Nadean O. McArthur peacefully passed...

Oct 13, 2022

Waynesville, Martin Jeremy Pensak, 66, passed away on Thursday, October 13, 2022, at his residence.

A native of New Jersey, he was a son of the late Louis and Charlotte Pensak.  In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by two brothers, Stephen and David Pensak.  Martin was a graduate of Princeton and retired from...

Oct 13, 2022

Maggie Valley, Maureen Ann Calkins Shaw, 88, passed away on Thursday, October 13, 2022, at her residence.

A native of Wisconsin, she was daughter of the late Earl Maitlen and Mary Anne Heckemovich Calkins. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Roy Cleveland Shaw, her sisters, Darlene and Kathleen and her...

Oct 12, 2022

Canton – Howard David Glawson, 54, passed away on October 12, 2022, at Silver Bluff Nursing Home.

David was born in Spartanburg, South Carolina to Charles and Gailya Talbert Glawson. He was preceded in death by his twin sister, Helen Diane Glawson, who passed away in 1973; father, Charles Glawson; grandparents, Robert and Helen Jane...

Oct 12, 2022

Clyde / Hazelwood, Susan Elaine Davis Shuler, age 59, passed away on Wednesday, October 12, 2022 at CarePartners Solace Center.

A lifelong resident of Haywood County, she was a daughter of the late Allan and Bobbie Smith Davis.

Susan was a graduate of Tuscola High School Class of 1981 and Asheville-Buncombe Technical Community College and...

Oct 11, 2022

Canton, Edna Green Bradley, 81, passed away on Tuesday, October 11, 2022 at CarePartners Hospice Solace Center.

A native of Haywood County, she was a daughter of the late Marion and Zannie Burgess Green.  In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her lifelong companion, Ray Bradley; two brothers, David Hugh Green and O’dell...

Oct 9, 2022

Lila Elizabeth Rogers Cannon passed away on October 9, 2022 at Mission Memorial Hospital.

A native of Candler, Lila was born to the late Frank Olas and Mildred Elizabeth McElrath Rogers.

Lila was a devoted member of Glady Missionary Baptist Church and was a dedicated Sunday school teacher for over fifty years. She also committed...

Oct 8, 2022

Cashiers / Maggie Valley, Brian "Homer" Bradley, age 48, passed away on Saturday, October 8, 2022 at his home surrounded by his loving family.

A lifelong resident of North Carolina, he was the only son of James and Martha Caldwell Bradley.  He was preceded in death by his paternal grandparents, Jack and Faye Bradley and maternal grandparents,...

Oct 7, 2022

Canton – Vieta Inman Heisler, 92, of the Bethel community, passed away on Friday, October 7, 2022, at her residence.

A native of Haywood County, she was the daughter of the late James Anderson Inman and Jessie Virgie Mae Franks Inman.

In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Matthew...

Oct 6, 2022

Waynesville, Dixie Rhinehart Paige, 86, passed away on Thursday, October 6, 2022, at Mission Hospital Memorial Campus.

A native and lifelong resident of Haywood County, she was a daughter of the late Richard and Maggie Hance Rhinehart.  In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Joseph Henry "Joe" Paige; sister, Wilsie Rhinehart;...

Oct 5, 2022

On October 5, 2022 at 7:40 a.m., we said our heavenly goodbyes to Kim Hoglen as she transitioned to be with God. If you knew Kim, you knew of her boisterous and infectious laugh, her fiery spirit, and tenacious attitude to always be the fighter that she was. And that’s exactly what she did, she fought to the very...

Oct 5, 2022

Asheville – Douglas McArthur “Mac” Clemmons, 80, passed away on Wednesday, October 5, 2022 at CarePartners Hospice Solace Center.

Mac was a native of Buncombe County and a son of the late Bill and Ella Clemmons.  In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his first wife, Billie Hopper Clemmons.  Mac was a part-time professional...

Oct 4, 2022

Formerly of Tarentum, Pennsylvania, Robert James Manga, age 95, passed away on Tuesday, October 4, 2022 at Maggie Valley Nursing & Rehabilitation in North Carolina.

A native of Tarentum, Pennsylvania and later resident of Hanover, PA and Waynesville, NC, he was a son of the late Joseph and Mary Durian Manga.  He was preceded in death by...

Oct 4, 2022

Beloved Father, Granddad, Brother and Friend

Waynesville, Joseph Turner Cathey, Jr., 78, passed away unexpectedly on Tuesday, October 4, 2022, at his residence.

A lifelong resident of Haywood County, he was the son of the late Joseph Turner and Sarah Jane Walker Cathey.  Joe was a 1952 graduate of Waynesville Township High School and Western...

Oct 2, 2022

Waynesville, Phyllis Noland Damour, 90, passed away on Sunday, October 2, 2022, at Haywood Regional Medical Center.

A native of Haywood County, she was a daughter of the late John and Leora Downs Noland.  In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Eddie Damour, who died in 2011; and five sisters, Annalee...

Sep 30, 2022

Waynesville – Doug Burrell, 63, was born on October 25, 1958, and passed away peacefully on September 29, 2022 in his home with his beloved dog, Bitsy, by his side.

Doug was predeceased by his father, Reuben Burrell; stepfather, Glen White; and brother, Courtney White.  He was a great son, father, brother, uncle and handyman. Doug entertained...