Sep 11, 2021

James Monroe Blount was born to the late Herbert Blount and Lavinia Henson on August 11, 1941, in Washington, D. C.  He entered into his eternal rest on the morning of September 11, 2021.

Mr. Blount proudly served in the US Army and had worked for the Government Printing Office in Washington, D. C. for 30 years.  He...

Sep 11, 2021

Kristin Lee Buck

Waynesville – Kristin Lee Buck, 61, passed away peacefully at Memorial Mission Hospital, Saturday, September 11, 2021.

Kristin was born in Fresno, California and resided in Missouri prior to moving to the beautiful mountains of Western North Carolina, in 2018.  She was the daughter of the late Carl Haney and Laura “EO”...

Sep 10, 2021

Canton – Betty Sue Kuykendall McCoy, 86, passed away on Friday, September 10, 2021 at Mission Memorial Campus.

Betty was a native of Haywood County and a daughter of the late William Oscar and Fannie Mae Sales Kuykendall. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her two husbands, Avery McCoy and William O’Brien;...

Sep 10, 2021

Scott William Lundgren, Sr. of Waynesville, North Carolina passed away on September 10, 2021 at Mission Memorial Hospital.  He was 60 years old and was a native of West Palm Beach, Florida.  Scott was the son of the late Charles M. Lundgren, Sr. and Donna Patterson.  He was preceded in death by his late brother, Charles Lundgren, Jr.

Sep 10, 2021

Canton, Diana Cecelia Griffin, age 76, passed away on Friday, September 10, 2021, at her residence.

Born on February 23, 1945 and raised in Fort Lauderdale, Florida, she was the daughter of the late Howard J. Griffin, Sr, and Doris B. Griffin.  She was a graduate of Stranahan High School Class of 1963.  Diana retired from the...

Sep 9, 2021

Clyde – Connie Ford Barnett, 70, passed away on Thursday, September 9, 2021 at Memorial Mission Campus.

Connie was the daughter of Ruth Sanderson Ford and the late McConley P. Ford.  She was also preceded in death by her brother, Mike Ford.

Connie had spent most of her adult life living in Alexandria, North Carolina,...

Sep 9, 2021

Canton – Larry Parker, 71, of Worley Cove Road went to be with the Lord on September 9, 2021.

Larry grew up in Canton.  He worked at Champion Paper Mill for 43 years and retired in 2012.  Following Larry’s retirement, he worked at Hometown Hardware in Canton until March, 2021.  Larry enjoyed flying his Beechcraft Musketeer single-engine...

Sep 9, 2021

Daniel McDowell Redmond, 90, of Candler, N.C. passed away peacefully on September 9, 2021, at Mission Hospital in Asheville, N.C. following a brief illness.

He was son of the late James Edward Redmond and Alda Latham Redmond of Charlotte County, Va.  He served his country in the U.S. Navy from 1948-1952, several years of which he was...

Sep 8, 2021

Soddy Daisy, TN, Horace D. Townsend, MD, age 88, passed away on Wednesday, September 8, 2021 in North Carolina.

A native of Bartlesville, Oklahoma, and with former residences in Tennessee, Texas, and Florida, he was a son of the late Robert William and Mabel Huffman Townsend.  In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by...

Sep 7, 2021

Waynesville – Mary Ann Rogers Farmer, 86, passed away on Tuesday, September 7, 2021 at her residence.

Mary was a native of Buncombe County, but had resided in Haywood for most of her life, and was a daughter of the late Cecil Cromwell and Layla Hove Rogers.  In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death...

Sep 7, 2021

CANTON – Shirley Mason Wright, 92, passed away Tuesday, September 7th, 2021, at her home in the Beaverdam community.

A native and lifelong resident of Haywood County, she was the daughter of the late Thelma Holland Lanning and Donald Mason.  Shirley was preceded in death by her husband of 65 years, Harley E. Wright, Jr., who died...

Sep 5, 2021

Donald James Greer, 64, passed away on Sunday, September 5, 2021 at Mission Memorial Campus.

A 10-year resident of Haywood County, he was the son of the late William and Ruth Shay Greer.

Donald was a native of New Jersey and prior resident of Hawaii.  He enjoyed Hawaiian music, traveling to the outer islands, and...

Sep 4, 2021

Waynesville, Gerard P. “Jerry” Murphy, 73, passed away on Saturday, September 4, 2021, at Haywood Regional Medical Center.

A native of New York City, he was the son of the late Jeremiah and Margaret Molloy Murphy.  He was also preceded in death by a brother, John Murphy.

Jerry proudly served his country in the United...

Sep 3, 2021

Mary M. Bevell, age 77, passed away on Friday, September 3, 2021, at Frye Regional Medical Center.

A native of New York, she was a daughter of the late George Howard and Cecila Frank Romaine.  In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her sister, Connie Erickson; and three sons, Randy, Terri, and Tobi...

Sep 3, 2021

Waynesville, Betty Harris Rogers, 76,  passed away on Friday, September 3, 2021 at Maggie Valley Nursing & Rehabilitation.

A native of Haywood County, she was the daughter of the late Robert and Mable Cogburn Harris. She was also preceded in death by four brothers;  Buddy, Joe Bob, Charles and Terry Harris.

Betty was known for...

Sep 2, 2021

Colonel Frank DiCillo Jr, USMC (Ret) has passed away. He left this world at the tender age of 96 with his wits still about him and his eyes still filled with curiosity and wonder.

Col. DiCillo died from complications due to pneumonia on September 2, 2021, in the presence of friends and family.

Frank and...

Sep 2, 2021

Canton – Steven Daniel “Steve” Ledford, 50, passed away on Thursday, September 2, 2021 at Mission Memorial Campus.

Steve was a native and lifelong resident of Haywood County and a son of James and Brenda Blankenship Ledford.  He was a teacher, coach, and athletic director at Reynolds Middle School for 11 years and at Canton Middle School...

Aug 31, 2021

Faye Sutton Greene, passed away on Tuesday, August 31, 2021, at her residence in Hot Springs.

A Native of Haywood County and of the Fines Creek Community for most of her life.  She was the daughter of the late Vernon and Ethel Trantham Greene.  Faye was one of six sisters and two brothers; Eula Mae Greene, Fannie...

Aug 31, 2021

Zeldimae Bernice Cagle Clark, age 97, passed away on Tuesday, August 31, 2021, at her residence.

A native of Rabun County, Georgia, she was a daughter of the late James and Effie Jane Sutton Cagle.  In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by two daughters, Carolyn M. Potter and Linda Silvers; son, Howell Jr....

Aug 31, 2021

Bob Z. Merrill, 92, of Asheville passed away on Tuesday, August 31, 2021, at Aston Park Health Care Center after a period of declining health. He was born to the late Zindel B. and Lucille Cauble Merrill on Mother’s Day and his parent’s anniversary, May 12, 1929.  Bob lived his entire life in Buncombe County, growing up in Fairview...