Shirley Whitt

Oct 31, 2021

Candler – Shirley Whitt, 85, passed away on Sunday, October 31, 2021 at Haywood Regional Medical Center.

Shirley was a native of Haywood County and a daughter of the late Herman Ervin and Willie Arrington Lowe.  In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her siblings, Caroline K. Lowe Stroupe, Herman Lowe, Jr. and...

Ruby Boyd

Oct 30, 2021

Ruby Ross Boyd, age 82, was quietly ushered into her glorious heavenly home early Saturday morning, October 30, 2021.

A native of Haywood County, Ruby was the daughter of the late Roy Hobert Ross and Amanda Henson Ross.  In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by three sisters, Geneva R. Smart, Clara R. Swanger...

Frances Free

Oct 29, 2021

Canton – Frances Metcalf Free, 93, of the Bethel Community, passed away on Friday, October 29, 2021 at her residence.

Frances was a native and lifelong resident of Haywood County and a daughter of the late John and Effie Rogers Metcalf.  In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Carlos M. Free,...

Lucile "Susie" Blaylock

Oct 28, 2021

A beloved and special lady, Lucile "Susie" Davis Blaylock, 98, of Smoky Mountain Health and Rehabilitation and a former resident of Brown Avenue in Waynesville, North Carolina, entered into her heavenly home on  Thursday, October 28, 2021.

Born December 20, 1922, in Waynesville to the late James Vinson Davis and Ella Mehaffey Davis.  The Davis family made their...

Hester Moody

Oct 28, 2021

Waynesville, Hester Ann Putnam Moody, age 98, passed away on Thursday, October 28, 2021.

Hester was born in Haywood County on April 23, 1923, to the late Mark and Francis Putnam.  In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Jesse Moody; five sisters, Lucille, Loraine, Christine, Hattie and Dorothy; four brothers, Warren,...

Danny Slaughter

Oct 28, 2021

Canton – Danny Lee Slaughter, 79, stepped into Heaven on October 28, 2021 at 7:50pm at Memorial Mission Hospital, Asheville, NC.

Danny was a native of Indiana and was born on May 15, 1942 in Peru, Indiana. He lived in Converse, Indiana until 1973. He was the son of Richard (Dick) Slaughter and Goldie Evelyn (Stanger) Slaughter....

The Reverend Dr. Gordon Goodgame, Sr.

Oct 27, 2021

The Rev. Dr. Gordon Clifton Goodgame, Sr. died October 27, 2021 at Mission Hospital, Asheville, NC surrounded by his family. He is survived by his wife of 60 grace-filled years, Dianne (Fraser), three children G. Clifton Goodgame, Jr., Gregory C Goodgame (Kay Stakely), and Cathey Goodgame; grandchildren: Gordon III, Fraser, Oliver, Mae, and Nicholas.

Gordon, known to...

Carleen Duckett

Oct 27, 2021

Clyde – Carleen Trull Duckett, 85, passed away on Wednesday, October 27, 2021 at CarePartners Hospice in Asheville.

A native and lifelong resident of Haywood County, she was the daughter of the late Carl Eldon and Leola Cathey Trull.  She was also preceded in death by six siblings.  Carleen was a very active member of Crestview Baptist...

Tanya Mathis

Oct 26, 2021

Waynesville, Tanya Mathis, age 50, passed away on Tuesday, October 26, 2021, at Memorial Mission Campus.

A native of Haywood County, she was a daughter of Eddie Alvin and Ernestine Mathis.  Tanya was preceded in death by her maternal grandparents, Reverend Ernest Messer and Clursa Messer; paternal grandparents Alvin and Edna Mathis.  She received her associates in...

Philip Lord, Sr.

Oct 25, 2021

Clyde, Philip Warren Lord, Sr., age 81, passed away on Monday, October 25, 2021, at his residence.

A native of Germantown, Pennsylvania, he was a son of the late John Arthur and Edna Jefferis Lord.  In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by two brothers, John Arthur, II and Peter Jefferis Lord.  Philip was...

Kenneth Robinson

Oct 25, 2021

Waynesville – Kenneth Mease Robinson, 81, passed away on Monday, October 25, 2021 at Smoky Mountain Nursing & Rehabilitation Center.

Kenneth was a native and lifelong resident of Haywood County and a son of the late Canie and Cumy Worley Robinson.  In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife, Becky Robinson; a...

Charles Mcabee, Sr.

Oct 25, 2021

Clyde, Charles R. McAbee, Sr., age 58, passed away on Monday, October 25, 2021, at Haywood Regional Medical Center.

A native of South Carolina, he was a son of the late Rochelle and Geraldine Mathis McAbee.  In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his brother, Roger McAbee.  Charles enjoyed the outdoors, working in...

Kristin Moore

Oct 24, 2021

Kristin Erin Buckner, 47, of Franklin, passed away unexpectedly on October 24, 2021 at her residence.

A native of Sylva, “Kris” was the daughter of Patricia Whitaker Buckner, and Bob and Donna Buckner. Kris was preceded in death by her brother, Michael Aaron Buckner, and her grandparents, Leo and Lois Buckner.

Kris is survived by her...

Alice Davis

Oct 23, 2021

Alice Faye Davis, 80, of Waynesville, NC went home to be with the Lord on October 23, 2021.

Alice was preceded in death by her father and mother, Jesse Davis and Ethel Davis Robertson and her step-father, Dewey Robertson, as well as three brothers, Bud, Floyd and Charlie.

Alice is survived by her dear friend...

Martha Hall

Oct 22, 2021

Martha Jean Scott Hall, 79, of Canton passed away on Friday, October 22, 2021, at The Brian Center of Weaverville following a period of declining health.  A native of Haywood County, she was the daughter of the late George Taylor and Madgeline Carver Scott.  In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her daughter, Jeanette Lynn...

Hazel Burnett

Oct 21, 2021

Hazel Davis Burnett, 69, of Arden went home to be with her Lord on Thursday, October 21, 2021, from Memorial Mission Hospital.  A native of Buncombe County, she was the daughter of the late Herman Robert and Daisy Wilson Davis.  In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband Charles Paul Burnett in 2015, a...

John Halstead

Oct 18, 2021

Maggie Valley, John Wayne Halstead, age 74, passed away peacefully on Monday, October 18, 2021 at his residence.

John was a native of Indiana but has lived in Western North Carolina for the last 34 years.  He was the son of the late Kenneth Everett and Nora Mae Donica Halstead.  In addition to his parents, he was...

Duetta Robinson

Oct 18, 2021

Waynesville, Duetta Smith Robinson, age 87, passed away on Monday, October 18, 2021, at Haywood Regional Medical Center.

A graveside service will be held at 4:00 p.m. on Friday, October 22, 2021, at Buchanan Cemetery.

The care of Mrs. Robinson has been entrusted to Wells Funeral Home of Waynesville.

Robert Williams

Oct 17, 2021

Candler – Robert Eugene Williams, 93, passed away on Sunday, October 17, 2021 at Mission Memorial Campus.

Robert was a native of and lifelong resident of Buncombe County and a son of the late Mack and Beatrice Davis Williams.  In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by a sister, Martha Lee Suttle.  Robert attended...

George Messer

Oct 16, 2021

George Philmore Messer Sr., age 78, passed away on Saturday, October 16, 2021, at CarePartners Solace Center.

A native of Haywood County, he was a son of the late Charlie and Edith Wyatt Messer.  In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife, Betty Williams Messer who died in 2007; sister, Ruby Goodson...