Obituaries

Jan 7, 2023

Canton – Barbara Scott Alexander, 80, passed away on Saturday, January 7, 2023 at her residence.

A native of Haywood County, she was the daughter of the late Hubert and Bessie Mae Brown Scott.  She was also preceded in death by her husband, Doug B. Alexander, who died in 2020.  Barbara retired from Dayco in 1990 with...

Jan 5, 2023

Mark Thomas Radford, 88, of Candler was taken to his heavenly home on Thursday, January 5, 2023, with his beloved family by his side at Care Partners Solace Center.  A native of Haywood County, Mark was the son of the late Harley and Thelma Smiley Radford. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife...

Jan 5, 2023

Waynesville, Lillian Coffee, 102, passed away on Thursday, January 5, 2023.

Lillian was born November 14, 1920, in Elyria, Ohio to Carl and Esther Notley.  She shared the family home with three younger brothers, William, Thomas and David, all of whom predeceased her.

Lillian was a long time resident of Long Beach and Michigan City,...

Jan 1, 2023

Waynesville, Roy Gene Medford, 81, passed away on Sunday, January 1, 2023 at Haywood Regional Medical Center.

A native of Haywood County, he was a son of the late Larry and Wilma Massie Medford.  In addition to his parents, he was preceded on death by his wife, Barbara Stiles Medford, who died in 2016; two daughters, Brenda...

Jan 1, 2023

Ott Calvin Devlin, 70, of Candler passed away on Sunday, January 1, 2023 at Parkview Health and Rehabilitation in Chapel Hill following a period of declining health. A native of Macon County, he was a son of Mattie Jane Berry Devlin of Candler and the late Hall Calvin Devlin.

Mr. Devlin proudly served in the US Army....

Dec 31, 2022

Canton – Nancy Trull Cagle, 77, passed away on Saturday, December 31, 2022 at CarePartners Hospice Solace Center in Asheville.

Nancy was a native and lifelong resident of Haywood County and a daughter of the late Clarence Mingus and Thelma Lee Trull.  In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Gudger Larkin...

Dec 30, 2022

Canton – Maxine Mann Kinsland, 92, passed away on Friday, December 30, 2022 at her residence.

Maxine was a native of and lifelong resident of Haywood County and a daughter of the late Joseph Baxter and Daisy Etta Robinson Mann.  In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Rufus Carroll Kinsland, who...

Dec 30, 2022

Justin Wayne Robinson, 36, of Candler passed away on Friday, December 30, 2022. He was born in Corsicana, Texas.

Left to cherish his memory is his mother, Sandra Carroll Leder of Candler; father, Jeff Robinson of Corsicana, Texas; sister, Lauren Patterson and her husband, Brett of Candler; two brothers, Matthew Robinson and his wife, Merisa of Anchorage, Alaska...

Dec 29, 2022

Canton – Eva Mae Reece Burress, 89, passed away on Thursday, December 29, 2022 at her residence.

Eva Mae was a native of Clay County and the last sibling of her family to pass.  She had lived most of her adult life in Haywood County and was a daughter of the late Charlie and Eva Dye Reece....

Dec 28, 2022

Canton – Blanche Mann Greene, 93, passed away on Wednesday, December 28, 2022 at Silver Bluff Nursing Home.

Blanche was a native of Clay County but had lived in Haywood County since 1949 and was a daughter of the late Ray and Elsie Hall Mann.  In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her...

Dec 26, 2022

Clyde, Lorraine Grasty Maynor, 67, passed away on Monday, December 26, 2022.

A native of Haywood County, she was a daughter of the late Eugene Grasty and Jane Grasty Plott.  Lorraine retired from Evergreen as a paper machine operator.  She enjoyed spending time with her family, going to the lake and taking cruises.

Lorraine is...

Dec 25, 2022

Waynesville – Mildred Mae (Hooper) Pressley, 83, passed away on Sunday, December 25, 2022 at Haywood Regional Medical Center. She had most recently been a resident of Autumn Care of Waynesville.

Mildred was a native of Jackson County but had resided in Haywood County for most of her life and was a daughter of the late Vernon...

Dec 24, 2022

William Thornton Hawkins, 93, died on Saturday, December 24, 2022, after living bravely with Parkinson’s disease. A celebration of Thornton’s life for family and friends will be held at 2:00 PM on Tuesday, January 3, 2023, in the Norma Pulliam Chapel at Givens Estates in Asheville, NC. The family will greet friends informally in the chapel after the service....

Dec 24, 2022

R L Ledford, 95, of Hot Springs passed away on Saturday, December 24, 2022 at Maggie Valley Nursing & Rehabilitation.

A native of Haywood County, he was a son of the late Wiley and Genie Cook Ledford.  In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by five sisters, Gertrude, Gladys, Ruth, Cora Lee and Elvie;...

Dec 21, 2022

Canton- Angela Maria Porter, 57, passed away on December 21, 2022. She was a member of the Cruso Community in Canton and the daughter of Larry McCall and Dinah Louise Wilson Green. She was preceded in death by her daughter, Diana Murray. Angela attended Bethel Missionary Baptist Church. She was a dedicated employee of The Messino Cancer Center since...

Dec 20, 2022

Hendersonville, Nichols Hal Little, age 59, passed away on Tuesday, December 20, 2022, at his residence.

A native of Buncombe County, he was a son of the late Hal Nichols Little and Dorothy Brigman Little. Nichols was a far from ordinary husband, father, brother, uncle, and friend.  When we remember Nich, we are filled with thoughts of...

Dec 19, 2022

Canton –Brad “Rocky” Mann, 46, passed away on Monday, December 19, 2022 at his residence.

Brad was a native and lifelong resident of Haywood County and a son of the late Kermit Earl and Mary Lex Moore Mann.  Brad loved his animals and playing video games.

He is survived by two sisters, Karen Henry (John)...

Dec 18, 2022

Canton – Robert Wayne Pressley, 81, passed away on Sunday, December 18, 2022 at his residence.

Wayne was a native and lifelong resident of Haywood County and a son of the late Taft and Cora Bell Henson Pressley.  In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by a sister, Thelma Biddix.  Wayne worked at B.A.S.F...

Dec 18, 2022

Kathy was born in Paterson, New Jersey to Rev. J. Roger and Nancy Geyer. She lived most of her life in NJ and enjoyed her years as a Preacher’s Kid. She was a member of the United Methodist Church in Rockaway, where her Dad was pastor for 23 years. She played handbells, sang in the choir, and even played...

Dec 18, 2022

Candler - James Everette “Red” Shope, 88, passed away on Sunday, December 18, 2022 at CarePartners Hospice and Solace Center.

Red was a native of Haywood County but had resided in Buncombe for most of his life.  He was a son of the late Hobert and Bertha Miller Shope.  In addition to his he was preceded in...