Oct 15, 2021

Pompano Beach, Florida resident, Dale Vernon Penttinen, age 80, went to be with Jesus on Friday, October 15, 2021, at his Maggie Valley, North Carolina home.  He was surrounded by his loving family.

Born in Waukegan, Illinois he was a son of the late John Wilho and Leona Gleeson Penttinen.  In addition to his parents and in-laws,...

Oct 15, 2021

Tommie Ellis, 93, of Asheville, N.C. passed away on October 15, 2021.

She was born on April 13, 1928 in Jackson county, TN.

Tommie is survived by her husband of 60 years, B.J. Ellis; a daughter, Enola “Gay” Briggs (Ricky) of Asheville; a son, Danny Mayberry (Jean-Ann) of Timothy, TN; four grandchildren, thirteen great-grandchildren, and...

Oct 13, 2021

In the early morning hours of October 13, 2021, Mary Louise Curtis McClure, age 80, was welcomed into her eternal home.  She was a beloved wife, mother, sister, friend, and the best Granny ever.

A native of Haywood County, Mary was one of 11 children born to the late Rufus and Fannie Trull Curtis.  She was also preceded in death by her dear husband of...

Oct 13, 2021

James Wallace "Poss" Stevens, 89, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, October 13, 2021, at his home.

Jim, affectionately known as Poss, was a native of Jackson County and the son of the late Spurgeon and Beulah Crawford Stephens.  In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by four brothers and two sisters.  Poss began his...

Oct 13, 2021

Waynesville, Dr. Virgil Marvin Messer, age 80, passed away on Wednesday, October 13th, 2021, while in home hospice care in Texas where the family had been caring for him.  Dr. Messer, son of the late Albert and Laura Ida Chambers Messer, was born and raised in Haywood County.  It was there that he met and fell in love with...

Oct 12, 2021

David "Eddie" Edward Stamey, Jr., age 54, passed away on Tuesday, October 12, 2021, at Mission Memorial Campus.

A native of Georgia and lifelong resident of Haywood County, he was a son of the late David Edward and Alta Louise Yarborough Stamey.  Eddie worked alongside his parents in retail and attend Luther Pentecostal Holiness Church in Candler. ...

Oct 12, 2021

William Charles "Bill" Davis, 74, passed away on Tuesday, October 12, 2021 at his residence.

A native of Haywood County, he was the son of the late Boone and Henrietta “Red” Phillips Davis.  In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his sister, Wanda Davis.

Bill proudly served his country in the...

Oct 12, 2021

Clyde – Cleo Buchanan Spencer Leatherwood, 91, passed away on Tuesday, October 12, 2021 at the Haywood House.

Cleo was a native of Macon County and a daughter of the late Guy and Clara Smith Buchanan.  In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her first husband, John Edward Spencer, who died in 1992;...

Oct 11, 2021

“There are some who can live without wild things, and some who cannot.”  Aldo Leopold

Canton – Wade Reece, 70, of the Bethel Community, was one who could not.  He suddenly entered the gates of Heaven on October 11, 2021 doing what he loved:  training his bear dogs in the mountains of Western North Carolina.  He was...

Oct 11, 2021

Candler – Barbara Lynn Hyatt Shelton, 67, went to be with the Lord on Monday, October 11, 2021 at her residence.

Barbara was born on April 11, 1954 in Haywood County to the late Mary Elizabeth Hyatt and Wayne W. King.  In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Hoke...

Oct 10, 2021

Maggie Valley, Anita Louise Ray Collins, age 77, passed away on October 10, 2021 at Maggie Valley Nursing and Rehabilitation.

A native of Haywood County, she was a daughter of Joe and Gladys Smith Ray.  She was also preceded in death by several siblings.

Anita worked for many years at BASF as a Supervisor in...

Oct 10, 2021

Bruce Garfield Singleton, 81, passed away peacefully at his home on a beautiful Sunday evening, October 10, 2021 surrounded by his loving family and friends.

Bruce was born on June 8, 1940 and raised in the beautiful Henson Cove area of Haywood County, North Carolina by his mother, the late Nina Lee Singleton.  Bruce loved growing up...

Oct 10, 2021

Asheville - Martha Lee Murray Lance, 87, passed away on Sunday, October 10, 2021 at Mission Memorial Campus.

Martha was a native of Flint, Michigan and was a daughter of the late Lebo and Gladys Stamey Murray.  In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Reverend Rondell “Bud” Lance, who died in...

Oct 9, 2021

Riley Lewis Inman, Sr. age 83, passed away on Saturday, October 9, 2021, at Mission Memorial Campus.

A native of Haywood County, he was a son of the late Frank James and Mae Belle Inman.  In addition of his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife of 63 years, Helen Inman, who died in September,...

Oct 9, 2021

William David Eldridge, age 75, died on October 9, 2021, after a courageous battle against prostate cancer. He was preceded in death by his parents, Bill and Clara; his former wife, Jane, and his son, David. He was a graduate of Butler High School of Augusta, GA, and received a degree in Ceramic Engineering from Georgia Tech in Atlanta....

Oct 9, 2021

Lake Placid, Florida – Billie Faye Steele Hamilton, 91, passed away at her residence in Florida.

Faye was a native of Knoxville, Tennessee and a daughter of the late Tyson Steele and Carolyn Turbyville.  In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Ronald Hamilton, who died in 2000; a son, David Hamilton;...

Oct 8, 2021

Asheville – Ronald Franklin Byrd, 80, passed away on Friday, October 8, 2021 at the Elizabeth House in Hendersonville, North Carolina.

Ron was a native of Macon County and was the son of the late Frank and Helen Jacobs Byrd.  He was also preceded in death by his mother-in-law, Oveida Pitts, and brother-in-law, Randy Pitts.

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Oct 8, 2021

Waynesville, Bessie Severa Comer Fleming, age 78, passed away peacefully on Friday, October 8, 2021.

A native of Warren County, she was a daughter of the late W.T. and Yvonne Bishop Comer.  In addition to her parents, Bessie was also proceeded in death by one son, Kelly Fleming.  For over 50 years, Bessie and then husband, Ralph,...

Oct 8, 2021

Canton – Louis Warrner Bechtel, Jr.,75, passed away on Friday, October 8, 2021 at the Charles George Veterans Medical Hospital in Asheville.

Lou was born in Pinner, England to the late Louis and Dorothy Fertich Bechtel and later relocated to Pennsylvania.

After obtaining his Master’s Degree at Tusculum University, Lou proudly served 4 years in...

Oct 8, 2021

Canton – Ruth Poe Shook, 93, passed away on Friday, October 8, 2021 at Silver Bluff Nursing Home.

A native of Haywood County, she was the daughter of the late William Earl and Ollie Sutton Poe.  She was also preceded in death by her husband, Thomas Elwood Shook, Jr., who died in 2009; and a sister, Betty...