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...

Dale Penttinen

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,...

Tommie Ellis

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...

Mary Mcclure

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...

James "Poss" Stevens

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...

Dr. Virgil Messer

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...

David "Eddie" Stamey, Jr.

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. ...