Apr 10, 2021

Candler - Paul Willard Campbell, Jr., age 81, passed away at home on Saturday, April 10, 2021.

Paul was born December 9, 1939 in Asheville, North Carolina to the late Paul Willard Campbell, Sr. and Margaret Lee Woodson Campbell.  In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife, Linda Karen Campbell.

Paul’s...

Apr 9, 2021

Patricia Anne Cooper Edwards, 83, of Martinsville, Virginia, passed away Friday, April 9, 2021 at King’s Grant. She was born September 21, 1937 to the late Marshall Grover and Katherine Suttles Cooper. She was a member of First United Methodist Church in Martinsville, Virginia. She was an educator for over 45 years, teaching in Ocala, Jacksonville and Palm Beach...

Apr 8, 2021

Waynesville, Clursa Elizabeth Moody Messer, age 94, passed away on Thursday, April 8, 2021 at Care Partners Hospice.

A native of Haywood County she was a daughter of the late Jesse and Algie McElroy Moody.  In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Reverend Ernest Messer, who died in 2007; and granddaughter,...

Apr 7, 2021

Norma Mae McNary, age 86, of Evansville, IN and Clyde, NC went home to be with her lord and the love of her life, George, April 7, 2021.

She was born March 29, 1935 in Lawrenceville, IL to Clarence and Etta (Stout) Hill. Norma has always been a crafty person and project organizer. She learned to sew...

Apr 7, 2021

Waynesville, Donna Lea Monteith-Freeman, age 78, passed away on Wednesday, April 7, 2021.

A native of Jackson County, she was a daughter of the late Quinton C. and Mildred M. Monteith.  Donna was a 1960 high school graduate from the old Sylva High School.  After receiving X-Ray training, she was employed at the old Haywood County Hospital...

Apr 4, 2021

Janet Maxine Connor Ray passed away at Skyland Care Center on Sunday, April 4, 2021. Janet was a native of Jackson County and resident in Haywood County for the majority of her life.  Janet was the oldest of three children of the late James Verlin Connor and the late Frances Allison Connor. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, the late James Ernest...

Apr 4, 2021

Mrs. Dorothy Mae (Docky) McBride McCachren passed away on Sunday, April 4, 2021 at her home in Salisbury, North Carolina.

Dorothy was preceded in death by her parents, Robert Carl and Florence Croom McBride; and two of seven siblings, William Carl McBride and Sally McBride Deweese.

She was originally from Waynesville where she met and...

Apr 4, 2021

Donna Lee Crosby, age 81, of Vero Beach, Florida, passed away peacefully at home on April 4th,2021 from an eleven-year battle with cancer.

She was the owner of Headliners hair design for many years and was an avid artist.

Donna was a former member of the Garden Club, a girl scout leader, active with the...

Apr 2, 2021

Loved by Many

Waynesville, Mazie Kinsland Muse Gerringer, 93, passed away on Friday, April 2, 2021 at J.F. Keever Solace Center.

A native of Haywood County, she was a daughter of the late Otis Garrett and Flora Caldwell Kinsland.  In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her first husband, William Clarence...

Apr 2, 2021

Clyde, Wayne Carroll Pressley, age 80, passed away on Friday, April 2, 2021 at Haywood Regional Medical Center.

A native of Haywood County, he was a son of the late Rufus Jennings Pressley and Geneva Watson Pressley.  In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by three brothers.  Wayne retired from Thriftee Discount Store as...

Apr 1, 2021

Waynesville, Anne Craven Crocker, age 77, passed away on Thursday, April 1, 2021 at her residence.

A native of Weymouth, Massachusetts, she was a daughter of the late Allen and Doris Spence Craven.  In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Retired Colonel David Lloyd Crocker who died in 2018.

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Apr 1, 2021

Leicester, Jereme Lane Deaver, age 46, passed away peacefully at his home.

Lane is the son of Gloria Burris Deaver and the late Michael Terry Deaver.  In addition to his father, he was preceded in death by his son, Kameron; grandparents, Harlie and Evelyn Burris, and Roy and Nicie Deaver.  Lane had most recently lost his companion,...

Mar 30, 2021

Sandra Kay Case, 76, of Candler passed away on Tuesday, March 30, 2021 at the John F. Keever, Jr. Solace Center.  A native of Haywood County, she was the daughter of the late Ruby Lee Rathbone.  She was also preceded in death by her husband, Richard Howard Case in October 2020.

Sandra was a former employee of...

Mar 28, 2021

Canton – Linda Holden Morgan, 86, passed away on Sunday, March 28, 2021 at her home with family by her side.

Linda was a resident of Haywood County and was born in Jackson County on September 17, 1934, and was the daughter of the late Lyndon and Hester Watson Holden.  She was also preceded in death by...

Mar 28, 2021

Lake Junaluska, Janet Roquemore Lilley, passed away on Sunday, March 28, 2021 at Four Seasons Hospice.

A native of Monroe County, Georgia, she was a daughter of the late Joe Preston and Virginia Duke Roquemore.  In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by a brother, Van Roquemore.  She was a graduate of Georgia State...

Mar 28, 2021

Waynesville, Warren Cecil Brown, age 64, passed away on Sunday, March 28, 2021 at his residence.

A native of Hazelwood, he was a son of Ned Hamilton Brown and Martha Louise Shuler Brown.  He was the owner & operator of Hazelwood Gun & Tactical since 1989.  He enjoyed antiquing, collecting old Ford trucks and spending time with...

Mar 27, 2021

Waynesville, Christopher Dale Mintz, age 48, passed away on Saturday, March 27, 2021 at his residence.

A native of Haywood County, he was a son of the late Rufus Carroll Mintz and Dorothy Ammons Bacon.  He was preceded in death by his loving wife of 10 years, Coleen Mintz, who died suddenly in August 2020.

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Mar 24, 2021

Gladys Underwood Swanger, 85, passed away on Wednesday, March 24, 2021 at Novant Health of Huntersville, North Carolina.

Gladys grew up in the Ratcliff Cove area of Haywood County.  She was a daughter of the late Hugh and Edna Underwood.  In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband of 65 years, David...

Mar 24, 2021

Deborah Davis Loyer, age 63, passed away at her residence on Wednesday, March 24, 2021.

A native of Jackson County, she was a daughter of the late Darrell and Gladys Messer Davis.  Debbie was employed with Western Carolina University for 15 years.  Debbie was a gifted craftswoman and an amazing cook.  She had a particular interest in...

Mar 23, 2021

Carl W. Shook, Jr., 75 of Candler passed away on Tuesday, March 23, 2021 at his residence.  A native of Buncombe County, he was son of the late Carl W. Shook, Sr. and Ruth Barnes Shook.

Mr. Shook proudly served in the US Army during the Korean conflict and had been employed with Gerber Foods.  Carl was...