Jul 25, 2022

Canton – Charles Edmond Ayers, 86, passed away on Monday, July 25, 2022 at Smoky Mountain Health and Rehabilitation Center.

Charles was a native of Buncombe County and a son of the late Henry Ellis and Naomi Childers Ayers.  In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife, Shirley Ann Donaldson Ayers, who...

Jul 24, 2022

Waynesville - Robert Arthur “Rob” Young, 53, passed away on Sunday, July 24, 2022 at Memorial Campus of Mission Hospital after a battle with cancer.

Rob was a native of Perrysville, Ohio and a son of Stacie Biddle Young of Perrysville, Ohio and the late Robert “Bob” Young.  He graduated from Loudonville High School in 1987 and...

Jul 23, 2022

Asheville, NC, Robert B. Hayes passed away on Saturday, July 23, 2022, at Mission Memorial Campus.

A native of Hudson, North Carolina, he was the son of the late R Barton and Estoy Bragg Hayes.  Robert graduated from Davidson College and North Carolina State University with his Masters in Engineering. His career began in the family-owned Hudson...

Jul 23, 2022

Waynesville, Donald Howell, age 92, passed away on Saturday, July 23, 2022, at Mission Memorial Campus.

A native of Haywood County, he was a son of the late Claude and Sophia Nichols Howell.  In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by a sister, Kathryn Lucy Howell and a brother, Kenneth Howell.  Donald retired after...

Jul 23, 2022

Columbus, NC formerly of Buncombe County – Miriam Helen Crook Warren, 86, passed away on Saturday, July 23, 2022 at Agape Care Hospice Center in Landrum, South Carolina.

Miriam was a native of Buncombe County and a daughter of the late Thomas Hardy and Harriett Young Crook.  In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death...

Jul 22, 2022

Maxine Faye Smith, 85, of Asheville passed away on Friday, July 22, 2022 at her residence.  A native of Big Pine, NC, daughter of the late Collie and Nola Sutton Payne.  Also preceded in death by her husband, David Smith who died in 1988; daughter, Debbie Smith; sister, Marie Sutton and brother, Bobby Payne.

Maxine earned her...

Jul 21, 2022

Crabtree Community, Carroll Eugene Hill, age 84, passed away on Thursday, July 21, 2022, at Haywood Regional Medical Center.

A lifelong resident of Haywood County and a resident of Maggie Valley Nursing & Rehabilitation for the past four years.  Gene was a son of the late Sam and Quaye Elizabeth Justice Hill.  In addition to his parents,...

Jul 21, 2022

Waynesville/Miami Lakes, Elaine Ruth Lebsock Keyes, age 98, passed away on Thursday, July 21, 2022, at Haywood Regional Medical Center.

A native of Lincoln, Nebraska, she was the daughter of the late Jacob and Lydia Amen Lebsock.  In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Edward A. Keyes, who died in 1989. ...

Jul 21, 2022

Canton – Harold Mack Warren, 89, of the Lake Logan Community, passed away on Thursday, July 21, 2022 at his residence.

Mack was a native and had resided most of his life in Haywood County.  He was a son of the late Garland and Pearl Reece Warren.  In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death...

Jul 20, 2022

Heaven gained an angel when Betty Jo Robinson Snyder, age 90, passed away on Wednesday, July 20, 2022 surrounded by her loving family at her residence in Newton, NC.

A native of Haywood County, she was a daughter of the late Ernest and Effie Mae Putnam Robinson.  She was also preceded in death by her beloved husband...

Jul 19, 2022

Clyde, Trudy Lynn Smith Carver, age 58, passed away on Tuesday, July 19, 2022.

A native of Jackson County, she was a daughter of Sylvia Sue Farr and the late John Ross Smith.  She was also preceded in death by her Granny, Gladys Griffin.

Trudy enjoyed cooking and gardening.  Being outdoors and camping were favorite...

Jul 18, 2022

Canton - SrA Terry A. Norton, 52, went to his heavenly home on July 18, 2022, after a valiant battle with cancer. His devotion and firm belief in God, his family and his church supported him during his struggles and ultimately brought him peace.

Terry was immersed in his Christian beliefs and in being a member of...

Jul 17, 2022

Waynesville, Ernest Taft Presnell, Jr., age 80, entered his heavenly home on Sunday, July 17, 2022, to join his Lord and Savior whom he loved and served with joy.

A native of Haywood County, he was a son of the late Ernest Taft and Ethel Forrester Presnell.  In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death...

Jul 16, 2022

Ramona Lee Buckner Blaylock, 90, died 16 July 2022 at Mission Hospital, Asheville, following a brief illness. A native and life-long resident of Haywood County, Ramona was born 2 May 1932 to the late William Kelly and Rowena Williams Buckner. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband Joseph Frank Blaylock, who died in...

Jul 16, 2022

Dr. Donald G. Moe – Ph.D., Fellow of the American Guild of Organists

Born June 2, 1932 (Milwaukee, WI)  passed away July 16, 2022 (Waynesville, NC)

Dr. Donald G. Moe died peacefully at his home in Waynesville, NC surrounded by family, on Saturday, July 16, 2022. Don moved...

Jul 15, 2022

Canton – Larry Ray Gragg, 74, of Canton, passed away on Friday, July 15, 2022. He was a lifetime native of Haywood County and son of the late Dock Allen and Edith Norris Gragg. In addition to his parents Larry was preceded in death by a son, Bryce Lydell Gragg.

Larry was a member of East Fork...

Jul 14, 2022

Waynesville, Gerald Robert "Jerry" Bartle, age 69, passed away on Thursday, July 14, 2022 after a 4-year battle with dementia.

He was born November 5, 1952 in Pontiac, Michigan to the late Robert and Virginia Bartle.  Jerry was in Automotive Collison Repair for 48 years, retiring from Harry’s on The Hill in 2018.  Jerry enjoyed cruising the...

Jul 13, 2022

Canton/Brevard - Robert Edwin “Robbie” Underwood, 40, of Brevard, passed away on Wednesday, July 13, 2022.  A native of Ft. McClellan, AL, he was preceded in death by his paternal grandparents, Joe and Meta Jones Underwood and maternal grandparents, Wilson and Mollie Knight McClure. He was also preceded in death by his best friend, Jake Matthews and all his...

Jul 11, 2022

Panther Creek Community, Mike Payne, age 68, passed away on Monday, July 11, 2022, at Duke University Hospital.

A native of Haywood County, he was a son of the late Johnny and Edith Earley Russell.  In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by great-granddaughter, Raelynn Boone; sister, Libby Sutton; two brothers, Shorty and Roger...

Jul 11, 2022

Waynesville, Mary Sue McCracken Balentine, age 82, passed away on Monday, July 11, 2022, at Haywood Regional Medical Center.

A native of Haywood County, she was a daughter of the late William Claude and Lenora Best McCracken.  In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Emmett Hillry Balentine; two brothers, Louis and...