May 8, 2022

Canton – Riley Lafayette “R.L.” Shipman, 85, went to be with the Lord on Sunday, May 8, 2022, at Silver Bluff Nursing Home.

A native of Haywood County, he was the son of the late George Vanis and Mary Lou Mathis Shipman. In addition to his parents, he was also preceded in death by his loving wife,...

May 6, 2022

Ann W. Reynolds, 77 of Canton went to be with the Lord on Friday, May 6, 2022, at her residence. Ann was born on February 8, 1945, in Montgomery, Alabama to the late Robert Carroll and Goree Ada McFee Wilson. In addition to her parents, she was also preceded in death by her husband, Reverend Ted Rondell Reynolds who...

May 6, 2022

Waynesville, Norretta Lovvorn Taylor, passed away suddenly after a short illness on Friday, May 6, 2022, at the age of 84 after living a full and beautiful life filled with love, travel, treasured pets, music, and a fabulous collection of friends who will miss her enormously.

Norretta was given this unique name on December 7, 1937, by...

May 6, 2022

Waynesville, Judy McElroy Bradley Barnes, age 76, passed away on Friday, May 6, 2022, at Haywood Regional Medical Center.

A native of Haywood County, she was the daughter of the late James and Louise Nichols McElroy.  She was preceded in death by three sisters, Ruth Haynes, Shirley Roberts, and Barbara Medford; and her brother, Bobby McElroy.

May 5, 2022

Canton – Joe  Arrowood, 75, went to be with the Lord on Thursday, May 5, 2022.

Joe was a native of Buncombe County and a son of the late Gordon and Dorothy Garrett Arrowood.  In addition to his parents, he was also preceded in death by a sister, Barbara Gibson.  Joe was a member of Oak Grove Baptist...

May 5, 2022

Lake Junaluska, Merry Jo Harrison Lowe, age 86, passed away on Thursday, May 5, 2022, at Haywood Regional Medical Center.

Born in Clio Michigan, she was a daughter of the late Lillian Leath Harrison.  In addition to her mother, she was preceded in death by her husband, Clarence "Bud" Lowe who died in 2013; sister and brother-in-law,...

May 5, 2022

On May 5, 2022, Robert Corey Allen went to his heavenly home to spend eternity with his loving Lord and Savior Jesus Christ whom he served faithfully since his early twenties. Bob was born on January 11, 1929 in Elizabeth, New Jersey. He lived all his childhood and teen years in the suburban community of Union, NJ where, despite...

May 4, 2022

Canton – Joseph “Joe” William Ergle, 53, passed away on Wednesday, May 4, 2022 at his residence.

Joe has spent much of his life in Haywood County and was the son of the late Joseph Arthur Ergle and Mary Bragg Forbes; he was also preceded in death by his beloved stepfather, Lee Forbes.  Joe was employed by...

May 2, 2022

Waynesville, Dr. Eugene Roberts Harpe, age 92, passed away on Monday, May 2, 2022, at his residence.

Dr. Eugene Harpe was the son of the late Lafayette C. and Sara Lovelace Harpe.  He was born in Wilmington, North Carolina and lived in Asheville until he entered military service.  He graduated from Lee Edwards High School and Southern...

May 1, 2022

On Sunday, May 1st, 2022, Richard David Barker was called home at the age of 80. The world has lost a great man, husband, father, and leader.

Richard Barker was born in Jacksonville, Florida on October 22, 1941, to Maria Marr and Luther Leo Barker. Honorably discharged in his early 20’s, as a Corporal in the United...

Apr 28, 2022

Canton – Tracey Dean Parker, 55, of Worley Cove Road went to be with the Lord  on Thursday, April 28, 2022.

Tracey grew up in Canton, North Carolina and was the son of Rose Hall Scott and the late Larry Dean Parker.  He was also preceded in death by his paternal grandfather, John B. Parker and his...

Apr 28, 2022

Larry Joe Wheelon, Sr. departed this life on April 28, 2022 just weeks following his 77th birthday. He is preceded in death by his parents Paul and Lillie Wheelon, step-mother Hester Wheelon, brother Sydney Wheelon, and pre-mature twin daughters. Left to mourn his absence is his loving wife of nearly 59 years, Linda. She has devoted her life to...

Apr 27, 2022

Waynesville, Hugh Louis Franklin, Jr., age 57, passed away on Wednesday, April 27, 2022, at his residence.

A native and lifelong resident of Haywood County, he was the son of Hugh Louis Franklin, Sr. and Cherrie Wyatt Franklin.  Hugh was preceded in death by his paternal grandparents, Robert and Leura Franklin; maternal grandparents, Lawrence and Sarah Wyatt. ...

Apr 26, 2022

Waynesville, David Lawrence Gifford, age 72, passed away on Tuesday, April 26, 2022, at his residence.

A native of Pennsylvania, he was a son of the late Charles Frederick and Teresa Ann Cutri Gifford. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by a brother, Kevin Gifford. David proudly served his country in the United...

Apr 26, 2022

Waynesville, Johnny Herbert Dunston, 72, passed away on Tuesday, April 26, 2022, at Mission Memorial Campus.

A native of Anniston, Alabama and resident of Haywood County for 53 years, he was the son of the late Herbert and Betty Dunston.  In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife, Debbie Moody Dunston, who...

Apr 26, 2022

Jonathan Creek Community, Darrell Wayne Pressley, age 62, passed away on Tuesday, April 26, 2022 at Haywood Regional Medical Center.

A native of Haywood County he was a son of Billy Wayne and Judy Tate Pressley.  Darrell was preceded in death by his paternal grandparents, Johnny and Ora Lee Pressley; maternal grandparents, Sam and Marie Tate.  He...

Apr 25, 2022

Waynesville, NC, Spanning almost 96 years, the remarkable life journey of Hattie Best Polk has ended.  Growing up on a farm in Galivants Ferry, South Carolina with no running water, electricity, or indoor plumbing, she worked in the cotton and tobacco fields.  As a public-school teacher in South Carolina and North Carolina for over 50 years, Hattie mentored many...

Apr 25, 2022

Canton – J Z Smathers, 91, passed away on Monday, April 25, 2022, at Haywood Regional Medical Center.

J Z was a native of Haywood County and a son of the late Robert Frank and Maude Cabe Smathers.  In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife of 72 years, Martha Loujeanne Stiles...

Apr 25, 2022

Waynesville – James Michael (Mike) Beasley, beloved son, father, and grandfather passed away on April 25, 2022, at his home in Waynesville, NC.

Mike was a native of Haywood County and a son to Josephine Presnell Beasley and the late Malcom Lee Beasley.  In addition to his father, Mike was preceded in death by his sister, Della...

Apr 24, 2022

Waynesville – Sandra Lee Amos Pressley, 69, went to meet Jesus on Sunday, April 24, 2022, at her residence.

Sandra was a native and lifelong resident of Haywood County and a daughter of Judith Devlin Amos and the late Sewell Dean Amos.  In addition to her father, she was preceded in death by a sister, Rueann Ross...