Mildred Keener
Aug 8, 2023
Waynesville, Mildred O. Strickland Keener, age 85, passed away on Tuesday, August 8, 2023 at CarePartners Solace Center.
Mildred valued making a cheerful home for her big family and this was her life’s biggest accomplishment. A native of Madison County, she was a woman of many varied interests. Mildred enjoyed the challenge of puzzles, maintaining a beautiful garden, and...
Diana Moore Chambers
Aug 7, 2023
Diana Moore Chambers, 70, of Etowah passed away on Monday, August 7, 2023 unexpectedly in Carthage, Mississippi. A native of Buncombe County, she was the daughter of the late Arthur Brenas and Alphadean Medford Moore.
Diana was a graduate of Enka High School and AB Tech. She was a kind and compassionate person and loved spending time with...
Ruth F. Smith
Aug 7, 2023
Patricia Ruth Smith, 79, of Enka passed away on Monday, August 7, 2023 at Mission Hospital. A native of Carteret County, NC, she was daughter of the late John Oliver and Mary Frances Hedgepeth Fussell.
Ruth served many years as a vocational evaluator at NC Vocational Rehabilitation, a rehabilitation center for special needs adults. She owned and...
Robert "Bob" Wayne Dudley
Aug 5, 2023
Robert "Bob" Wayne Dudley, beloved husband, father, and dedicated member of the community, passed away peacefully on August 5, 2023, at CarePartners Solace Center. He was born on January 4, 1953. Bob leaves behind a rich legacy of hard work, selflessness, and a passion for life.Bob dedicated the majority of his career to public service. After working with the NCDOT,...
Jeaneal Whitted
Aug 5, 2023
Jeaneal "Mammie" Sutton Whitted
Canton - Jeaneal "Mammie" Sutton Whitted, beloved wife, mother, sister, and grandmother, passed away on August 5, 2023, at Haywood Regional Medical Center. She was born on March 22, 1945, to Frank and Beulah Shetley Page in Haywood County.Jeaneal had a fulfilling career as a Medical Assistant with Haywood Regional Medical Center before retiring in...
Jennifer Mary Griffin
Aug 4, 2023
Jennifer Mary Griffin, 78, of Clyde, North Carolina passed away in her sleep on August 4, 2023. She lived her life with grace, strength, and a positive attitude while triumphing over Type 1 diabetes every step of the way. Recently diagnosed with lung cancer and undergoing chemotherapy and radiation treatments, her heart simply stopped & God called her home.
Jennifer...
Scott Collins Sandlin
Aug 3, 2023
Scott Collins Sandlin, 51, of Candler passed away on Thursday, August 3, 2023 at his residence. He was a lifelong resident of Buncombe County.
Scott enjoyed his time fishing, riding his bike and reading.
He is survived by his parents, William B. and Mackalene Parker Sandlin of Candler; brother, Christopher Sandlin of Candler and longtime friends, DeWayne...
Linda Kathryn Wolfe
Aug 3, 2023
Linda Kathryn Wolfe, born on October 17, 1947, in Murphysboro, IL, peacefully passed away on August 3, 2023, in Asheville, NC. She was a loving daughter, sister, and friend who will be deeply missed by all who knew her.Linda had a deep passion for animals and was a great lover of all creatures. She especially adored caring for the numerous...
Gerald Stuart Rathbone
Aug 3, 2023
Gerald Stuart Rathbone, 70, of the Crabtree Community passed away peacefully on August 3, 2023, at his residence.
A native of Haywood County, he was born on August 20, 1952, to the late John and Anna Smith Rathbone. Gerald was formerly employed by Dayco Corporation for over 20 years and later retired from Metromont/Old Castle Concrete Products after 17...
Jean Couch
Jul 31, 2023
Una Jean Couch, 93, of Candler passed away on Monday, July 31, 2023 at Pisgah Manor. A native of Charlotte, NC, she was the daughter of the late Bura Allison Kendrick and Cora Jane Stanford Kendrick. In addition to her parents, she was also preceded in death by her husband, Lester Couch; sisters, Nancy Christenbury, Pauline McCarver, and Leitha...
Marcella Joyce Warren
Jul 30, 2023
Marcella Joyce Warren, 90, of Candler passed away on Sunday, July 30, 2023 at Care Partners Hospice Solace Center. Born in Seattle, Washington, she was the daughter of the late George Miton and Vacila Fansler Dills. In addition to her parents, she was also preceded in death by her husband, Buddy Grant Warren; two sons, Robert and Dean Warren...
Dan T. McCracken
Jul 30, 2023
Clyde, Dan Tracy McCracken, age 86, passed away on Sunday, July 30, 2023 at Silver Bluff Village.
A lifelong resident of Haywood County, he was a son of Hugh McCracken and Hannah Duckett McCracken. He was also preceded in death by his sister, Jayne Rhinehart.
Dan graduated from Western Carolina University and received a master’s degree from...
Maxine Clark Scott
Jul 29, 2023
Canton – Maxine C. Scott, 91, of Canton, passed away on Saturday, July 29, 2023, at Silver Bluff Nursing Home. She was the daughter of the late Edgar McDarius Clark and Vicie Mae Worley Clark. In addition to her parents, she was also preceded in death by her husband, Carroll Washington Scott in 2012; sister, Irene Willis, and brothers,...
Charles Border
Jul 28, 2023
Charles R. Border II (Chuck), aged 79, passed away on Friday, July 28, 2023. Chuck was born in Atlanta, GA in 1943, and soon after the war, his family moved to NC, eventually settling in Waynesville. He loved these mountains and built lifelong friendships while exploring Pisgah and the surrounding areas, most often the Cataloochee Valley area, where he...
Charles "Sonny" Alexander Childers
Jul 27, 2023
Clyde, Charles "Sonny" Alexander Childers of Maggie Valley, NC passed away on July 27, 2023.
Charles was born June 20, 1939, in Lincolnton, NC to Charles Paul and Josephine Jonas Childers. He was preceded in death by his parents, Charles Paul & Josephine Jonas Childers and his brother, Paul "Pete" Childers. He is survived by his brother, David...
James Devon Ruff
Jul 27, 2023
James Devon Ruff, a cherished member of the community, passed away at the age of 38. He was born on October 8, 1984, in Haywood County to his loving parents, Jim and Mary Davis Ruff. Devon's passing occurred on July 27, 2023, at his home.A charismatic and warm-hearted soul, Devon had a zest for life that ignited joy in those...
Carolyn Cope Fisher
Jul 26, 2023
Waynesville, Carolyn Cope Fisher, age 68, passed away on Wednesday, July 26, 2023 at Maggie Valley Nursing and Rehabilitation.
A lifelong resident of Haywood County, she had worked as a school bus driver and enjoyed her part in creating a happy environment for children’s education. Carolyn was an amazing wife and mother who deeply loved her family. A fantastic...
Nora Etta Putnam Benfield
Jul 26, 2023
Nora Etta Putnam Benfield, 100 years, 7 months old went to be with the Lord on July 26, 2023. She was born on December 13, 1922, to R. Hardin and Hester Pressley Putnam in Haywood County, NC. Her siblings were Mae Pilkington, Ella Putnam, Ralph Putnam, Edith Setzer, Mary Wright, Ginny Putnam, and James Putnam. Nora grew up during the...
Betty Arrington
Jul 25, 2023
Betty Arrington, 91, went Home to be with her Lord, Tuesday, July 25, 2023. It was too soon for her family, but God knows best. She was preceded in death by her mother, Hannah Warren Nichols and father, William Portland Jones, and grandparents John and Pallie Warren. She loved the Smokey Mountains that were her birthplace, and now will...
Bruce Kemp Claytor
Jul 24, 2023
Bruce Kemp Claytor (70), passed away on July 24, 2023 at his home in Waynesville, NC surrounded by his family.
Bruce was born on September 16, 1952, in Chattanooga, TN. Bruce was the oldest of four siblings and he was always firmly devoted to his family. His relationship with his mother was very personal to him, and one...
