J Smathers
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...
James "Mike" Beasley
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...
Sandra Pressley
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...
Geraldine Hensley
Apr 24, 2022
Geraldine Hensley, 70, of Candler went to be with the Lord on Sunday, April 24, 2022 at Mission Hospital following a period of declining health. A native of Madison County, she was the daughter of the late Don and Pansy Rice Hensley.
Geraldine “Nan” loved her family and spoiling her grandchildren and great-granddaughter. She was a member...
Carol Stiles
Apr 23, 2022
Waynesville - Carol Ann Stiles, age 72, passed away on Saturday, April 23, 2022, at Smoky Mountain Health and Rehabilitation.
A native of Haywood County, Carol was the daughter of the late Ernest and Catherine Kelley Williams. In addition to her parents, Carol was preceded in death by one daughter, Cathy Williams, and one brother, Jack Williams. ...
Dave Bellon, Jr.
Apr 21, 2022
Dave Vito Bellon, Jr., age 80, passed away on Thursday, April 21, 2022, at Autumn Care in Waynesville, North Carolina.
As a native of the Bronx, New York, Dave was the son of the late Dave Vito Bellon and Anna Ruggiero Bellon. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his three brothers, Jimmy,...
Kathleen Burns
Apr 21, 2022
Waynesville, Kathleen Teague Burns, age 83, passed away on Thursday, April 21, 2022 at Laurels of Hendersonville.
A native of Haywood County, she was the daughter of the late Frank and Eula (Grasty) Teague. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by two brothers, Bruce and Doyle Teague.
Kathleen was a welcoming...
Daniel "Dan" Rathbone
Apr 20, 2022
Clyde, Daniel Jerome Rathbone, age 65, passed away on Wednesday, April 20, 2022, at his home surrounded by his loving family.
A native of Haywood County, he was the son of the late Jerry and Willa Mae (Riddle) Rathbone. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his sister, Debbie Rathbone.
Dan...
Bonnie Thompson
Apr 20, 2022
Canton – Bonnie Blaylock Thompson, 96, passed away on Wednesday, April 20, 2022 at Autumn Care of Waynesville.
Bonnie was a native and lifelong resident of Haywood County and a daughter of the late John and Mary Burnette Blaylock. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Jackson C. Thompson, who died...
Shelby Holder
Apr 20, 2022
Clyde – Shelby Jean Holder, age 82, passed away peacefully to her ‘Cabin in Gloryland’ on Wednesday, April 20, 2022, surrounded by her beloved family at home. She was a lifelong resident of Haywood County and daughter of the late Paul Sorrells and Mary Ann Robinson Sorrells. She was preceded in death by her sister, Betty Sorrells Teaster.
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Thomas Pinkerton
Apr 18, 2022
Candler – Thomas Cleo Pinkerton, 85, passed away on Monday, April 18, 2022, at CarePartners Hospice Solace Center (JF Keever).
Thomas was a native of Madison County and a son of the late Alvah Clingman and Cora Lee Allison Pinkerton. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by a son, Thomas Charles Woody; daughter,...
William "Bill" Staib, Jr.
Apr 17, 2022
Waynesville, William H. Staib, Jr., age 77, passed away on Sunday, April 17, 2022, at Mission Memorial Campus.
A native of Baltimore, Maryland, he was a son of the late William Henry and Lorraine MacDonald Staib. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by a daughter, Mindee Staib. Bill proudly served his country in...
Jackie Lance
Apr 17, 2022
Candler – Jackie Murray Lance, 82, passed away on Easter morning at Asheville Specialty Hospital.
Jackie was a native of Buncombe County and a daughter of the late Lebo and Gladys Stamey Murray. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her first husband of 48 years, Charles Calvin Lance and second husband, James...
Letitia Faulkner
Apr 16, 2022
Maggie Valley, Letitia Lynn Russell Faulkner, age 57, passed away on Saturday, April 16, 2022, at her residence.
A native of Haywood County, she was a daughter of Brenda and James Franklin and the late Hugh "Tommy" Russell. In addition to her father, she was preceded in death by a brother, Derek "Bull Dog" Russell. Letitia enjoyed...
Janice Stevenson
Apr 13, 2022
Asheville – Janice Kuykendall Stevenson, 81, passed away on Wednesday, April 13, 2022 at the Laurels of Green Tree Ridge in Asheville.
She spent her early life in Hendersonville and lived most of her life in Asheville and was the daughter of the late David and Evie Stepp Kuykendall. She was also preceded in death by her...
Patricia Holcombe
Apr 11, 2022
Patricia “Patsy” Marie Holcombe, 77, of Asheville passed away on Monday, April 11, 2022 at Mission Hospital following a period of declining health. A lifelong native of Buncombe County, she was daughter of the late Willie Henry and Louise Jesse Galloway Holcombe. In addition to her parents, she was also preceded in death by her sisters, Marguerite Medford and...
Donald Smathers
Apr 9, 2022
Canton – Donald Bryson Smathers, 88, passed away on Saturday, April 9, 2022, at Silver Bluff Nursing Home.
A native and lifelong resident of Haywood County, he was the son of the late Charles Oscar and Lucy Hargrove Smathers. He was also preceded in death by two sisters, Cesareen Penland and Eileen Greybow; and a brother, Frederick...
Jerry Venable
Apr 9, 2022
Canton – Jerry Dewane Venable, 75, passed away on Saturday April 9, 2022 at CarePartners Hospice in Asheville.
A native and lifelong resident of Haywood County, he was the son on the late Cletus and Lois Nelson Venable. He was also preceded in death by a brother, Paul Venable. Jerry enjoyed golfing, fishing, hunting, camping and watching...
Karl Dehner
Apr 8, 2022
Waynesville, Karl Robert Dehner, age 81, passed away on Friday, April 8, 2022, at McCracken Rest Home.
A native of Connecticut, Karl proudly served his country in the Navy during the Vietnam era as an aviation mechanic for several years. Karl enjoyed art, crafts and coloring. He enjoyed time with his grandkids.
Karl is survived...
Mary Mccracken
Apr 8, 2022
Canton – Mary Carolyn “Granny” Gilreath McCracken, 85, passed away on Friday April 8, 2022, at her residence.
She was the daughter of the late Howard and Erma Plott Gilreath and was also preceded in death by two brothers, Bobby “Junior” Gilreath and Howard Gilreath, Jr. Carolyn was an employee of BASF for 27 years and retired...
