Aug 10, 2021

Stephen Dwayne Wyatt, age 64, passed away on Tuesday, August 10, 2021, at his residence.

A native of Haywood County, he was a son of the late Salem and Ruth Robinson Wyatt.  In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his brother, Mike "Ratt" Wyatt.  A native of Haywood County, Mouse was employed by...

Aug 7, 2021

Candler – Amanda Evelyn Rathbone Meadows, 78, passed away on Saturday, August 7, 2021 at Mission Memorial Campus.

Evelyn was a native of Haywood County and a daughter of the late Orville William and Carleen Cody Rathbone.  In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, John Scott Meadows, Sr., who died in...

Aug 6, 2021

Waynesville, Jeannetta Kemp Jackson, 80, passed away on Friday, August 6, 2021 at her home.

A native of Wilson County, she was the daughter of the late John and Minnie Mae Reeves Kemp. She was also preceded in death by her husband, Willie Jackson, Sr., who died in 2009; and her cousin, Thaddeus Howell.

Jeannetta...

Aug 5, 2021

William Kirk Conard, Sr. age 75, passed away on Thursday, August 5, 2021, at his residence.

A native of  Haywood County, he was a son of the late Alice Leona Moore Conard Christopher.  In addition to his mother, he was preceded in death by the mothers of his children, Wanda Mills and Bertha Holt Conard; daughter, Monica...

Aug 5, 2021

Canton – Patricia Williams Webb, 66, passed away on Thursday, August 5, 2021 at Haywood Regional Medical Center.

Patty was a native and lifelong resident of Haywood County and a daughter of the late Kenneth Earl and Lucille Stepp Williams.  In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by two sisters, Betty Gaddis and Deborah...

Aug 5, 2021

Shirley Joe Wojciechowski Mann, age 86, passed away on Thursday, August 5, 2021, at Haywood Lodge & Retirement Center.

A native of Kentucky, she was a daughter of the late Stanley and Mae Wojciechowski.  In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Thomas "Tom" Mann.  Shirley was an Elementary School Teacher in...

Aug 4, 2021

Waynesville, William Stanley Hartman, age 48, passed away on Wednesday, August 4, 2021, at UNC Chapel Hill.

Born in Florida and a life-long resident of Haywood County, he was the son of the late Nelson and Jean Ann Hubbell Hartman. Stan was an employee of Performance Food Group for 4 years. He was the former owner of...

Aug 2, 2021

Canton – Jonathan Kyle Jorstad, beloved husband, son, and friend to all passed away on August 2 at his home in Canton.

Jonathan came into this world with one goal in mind – he was going to be your friend whether you liked it or not. From an early age it was clear he was going to...

Aug 2, 2021

Janice Mary Freitag, 85, of Leesburg, Florida died August 2, 2021 at Skyland Care Center in Sylva, North Carolina.  A memorial service will be held at Bethany Lutheran Church in Leesburg, Florida on November 6, 2021 at 2:00 p.m.  Internment of cremains will occur a few days later in a private family ceremony at Lady Lake Cemetery in Florida....

Jul 31, 2021

Dennis Charles Sanford, age 82, passed away on Saturday, July 31, 2021, at Haywood Regional Medical Center.

A native of Ladysmith, Wisconsin, he was a son of the late Harold and Myrelda Knapmiller Sanford.  Dennis was a golf enthusiast and enjoyed playing at Lake Junaluska Golf Course.

Dennis is survived by his wife of 35...

Jul 29, 2021

Waynesville, Bonnie Rose Parton, age 72, passed away on Thursday, July 29, 2021 at Haywood Regional Medical Center.

A native of Madison County, and a lifelong resident of Haywood County. She was the daughter of the late William and Rosie Glenn Parton.   In addition to her parents, she was also preceded in death by a brother, William...

Jul 28, 2021

Larry Eugene McMahan, Jr., 72. of Asheville passed away peacefully at Memorial Mission Hospital on Wednesday, July 28, 2021.

He is survived by his wife of 54 years, Jeannie McMahan; daughter, Tracy McMahan Hannah; son, Gary McMahan (Bobbie); five grandchildren, Casey (Laura), Matthew (Carly), Justin Hannah (Cailin) and Timothy (Erin) and Tessa and great-grandchildren, Austin, Evan, Riley...

Jul 27, 2021

Candler – Roger Thomas “Tommy” Ferguson, age 79, passed away on Tuesday, July 27, 2021 at his home, surrounded by his family.

Tommy was a native of Haywood County and a son of the late Ned Randolph and Mary Penland Ferguson. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by a brother, Donald, and a...

Jul 26, 2021

Candler – Laura Crunkleton DeBord, 97, passed away on Monday, July 26, 2021 at her residence.

Laura was a native of Rabun County, Georgia and a daughter of the late Thomas David and Maude McClain Crunkleton.  In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her beloved husband of 68 years, Joseph DeBord, who died...

Jul 26, 2021

Maggie Valley, Donna Irene Julin McElroy, age 79, passed away on Monday, July 26, 2021, at her residence.

A native of Rhode Island, she was a daughter of the late Herbert and Irene Colburn Julin.

Donna is survived by her loving husband of 61 years, Roger McElroy; daughter, Cynthia Mong, and her husband, Steve, of...

Jul 25, 2021

Sue Roberts Booker, age 80, of Candler passed away on Sunday, July 25, 2021 following a period of declining health. A native of Canton, she was the daughter of the late Maurice Clifford and Ruby Barrett Roberts.

Sue loved arts and crafts and she was the former owner and operator of Peddlers Square in Canton.  She shared...

Jul 25, 2021

Doris Mae Scott, 79, of Candler, NC entered Heaven’s gates on Sunday, July 25, 2021, at 2:40 p. m. She passed peacefully in her home surrounded by her children.  A native of Asheville, NC, she spent the last 35 years in Candler, NC.

Doris was preceded in death by her husband, Jerome Franklin Scott; mother, Virginia Huffman...

Jul 24, 2021

J. Mearle Vail passed away on July 24th at the age of 84.  She was preceded in death by her beloved husband of 53 years on June 30, 2021.

Mearle enjoyed her home on Hemphill and took great pleasure in gardening, canning, and cooking.  She was a skilled seamstress and a prolific crafter.  She could not only...

Jul 24, 2021

Laura Elizabeth Wells Isenhour, age 53, passed away on Saturday, July 24, 2021, at her residence.

A native of St. Petersburg, Florida, she was a daughter of the late Marion and Jessie Wells.  In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her brother, Francis Wells.  Laura was employed for 22 years with Cataloochee Ranch...

Jul 23, 2021

Canton – Jack London Hawkins, Jr. passed away on Friday, July 23, 2021 in Canton, North Carolina.

Jack was born in Georgetown, South Carolina and grew up in Jacksonville, North Carolina.  He was the son of the late Jack and Miriam Pinner Hawkins.  He was a graduate of North Carolina State University in Raleigh, North Carolina with...