Oct 31, 2022

Waynesville, Beatrice Jane "Bea" Henry, 95, passed away peacefully on Monday, October 31, 2022 at her home surrounded by loved ones.

Beatrice was born in Sylva, North Carolina on December 18, 1926 to the late Everett and Bessie Harris.  In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Stan Henry; two sisters, Katherine...

Oct 31, 2022

Lawrence William Larson, Jr., 68, of Miami, FL passed away on Monday, October 31, 2022 in Miami.

Born in Anchorage, Alaska, Lawrence grew up in Miami, FL and was son of the late Lawrence William Larson, Sr., and Audrey Webster Larson.

A 1972 graduate of Palmetto High School, Lawrence proudly served our country in the...

Oct 30, 2022

Waynesville, Johnnie Virgilene McCracken Breece, 92, passed away on Sunday, October 30, 2022 at Maggie Valley Nursing & Rehabilitation Center.

A lifelong resident of Haywood County, she was a daughter of the late Emerson and Grace Holder McCracken.  In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by four sisters, Betty Cutshaw, Doris Holt,Alice Frady and...

Oct 30, 2022

Linda Lee Cassida Kernick, 75, of Candler, NC passed away on Sunday, October 30, 2022 at Mission Hospital.  Born in Asheville, NC on February 27, 1947 to the late Jess and Bonnie Hicks Cassida.  In addition, she was also preceded in death by her siblings, Lloyd Cassida, Ruth Stamey and Tammy Phillips.

An avid seamstress, Linda loved...

Oct 30, 2022

The Pope family is gathering all of Melissa Pope's friends for a celebration of her life.  She loves each and every one of you, and it will be a special time to share stories and just be together.

A memorial service will be held from 2:00 until 4:00 p.m. on Friday, November 11, 2022 at Grace Church...

Oct 28, 2022

Canton – Jerry Ronald Stamey, 79, passed away on Friday, October 28, 2022 at his residence.

Jerry was a native and lifelong resident of Haywood County and a son of the late Ray and Vertie Sutton Stamey.  In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by a brother, Michael Stamey and a nephew, Adam Stamey. ...

Oct 27, 2022

Gaye Howell Eller, age 93, passed away peacefully on Thursday, October 27, 2022, at her residence.  She was a native of Waynesville, NC and lived most of her life in Haywood, Buncombe and Caldwell Counties before moving to Dandridge, TN to live with her daughter, Sherry Gasperson and son-in-law, Les Gasperson.  She was the daughter of the late Dillard...

Oct 27, 2022

Bernard Woody ("B.W.") Ferguson passed away peacefully at his home in Fines Creek on Thursday, October 27, 2022, at the age of 84.

He was born in Haywood County on July 7, 1938 to parents Paul William Ferguson and Manella Woody Ferguson.

Mr. Ferguson graduated from Fines Creek High School in 1956 and, due to his...

Oct 24, 2022

Sylva, NC, Archie Leon Mixon, 74, passed away peacefully in his sleep on Monday, October 24, 2022, at Skyland Care Center.

A native of Kentwood, Louisiana, he was a son of the late Gurley Hamilton and Gertrude Brown Mixon.  In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by a sister, Elaine Bennett; and two brothers,...

Oct 23, 2022

A kind and gentle soul, Marjorie Anne Pless, 89, of Asheville, NC, passed away peacefully Saturday, October 22, 2022, under hospice care at The Elizabeth House in Flat Rock, NC.

Anne was preceded in death by her parents, Johnnie and Clara McGinnis; sisters, Sarah and Betty Jean; brother, Jack; husband, Francis and daughter, Judy.

Beloved wife,...

Oct 22, 2022

Candler – Norma Jean Price Clevinger, 80, passed away on Saturday, October 22, 2022, at Accordius Health of Hendersonville. She was preceded in death by a son, Mark and husband, Steve Clevinger.

Norma is survived by two sons, Kevin Clevinger (Robin) of Candler and Justin Clevinger of New Hampshire; seven grandchildren, Arabella, Leorah, Cory, Gracie, Noah, Caanan...

Oct 19, 2022

Waynesville, Marie McCracken, age 79, passed away on Wednesday, October 19, 2022 at Haywood Regional Medical Center.

A native of Haywood County, she was a daughter of the late John and Virginia Sheehan Ashe.  In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her son, Bobby McCracken and two brothers, John and Joseph Ashe.

Oct 19, 2022

Barbara Elizabeth Whitson Gilbertson, age 82, passed away on Wednesday, October 19, 2022 in Asheville, North Carolina.

Barbara was born on July 17, 1940 at Swedish Hospital in Minneapolis, Minnesota.  Her parents were Chedwick and Elizabeth Whitson.  She grew up in the Minneapolis suburbs of St. Louis Park, Hopkins, and Minnetonka, graduating from Hopkins High School in...

Oct 17, 2022

Clyde - Sue Case Smith, 95, of Clyde, North Carolina went home to be with her Lord and Savior on October 17, 2022.  Sue was born on May 20, 1927 to the late Carl and Rosa Stepp Case.

Sue was a dedicated Christian and she joyfully served God all her life.  Her caring spirit and generous heart...

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...