Myrtle Nichols

Jan 19, 2021

Waynesville, Myrtle Rebecca Anders Nichols, age 89, went home to be with the Lord while surrounded by family on Tuesday, January19, 2021.

Born February 28, 1931 she would proudly say she was the 8th of 10 children born to the late Lum and Lona Kuykendall Anders.  Myrtle was also preceded in death by her husband of 58...

Hazel Caldwell

Jan 19, 2021

Waynesville, Hazel Green Caldwell, age 92, passed away on Tuesday, January 19, 2021 at Smoky Mountain Health and Rehabilitation Center.

A life-long resident of Haywood County, she was a daughter of the late Thomas Floyd and Georgia Fulbright Green.  In addition to her parents she was preceded in death by her husband, Jack Dempsey Caldwell, who died...

Joseph Ruben Ingle

Jan 17, 2021

Mars Hill – Joseph Ruben Ingle, 86, passed away unexpectedly at his home on Sunday, January 17, 2021.

Ruben was the son of the late Dallas and Fleta Ballard Ingle.  He was also preceded in death by brothers, Howard (Sue), Pret, Jack (Shirley), David (Bobbie); and sister, Clara (Doug) Torrence.

Ruben retired from Sears and...

Mary Bowen

Jan 17, 2021

Waynesville, Mary Brock Bowen, passed away peacefully in her home at the age of 87, on Sunday, January 17, 2021.

Mary was the daughter of the late Claude and Edna Brock.  In addition to her parents she is preceded in death by her husband, Donald H. Bowen; sisters, Evelyn Persells and Louise Carter Ping; and a brother,...

Van Revis

Jan 17, 2021

Canton – Van Lowe Revis, 89, passed away on Sunday, January 17, 2021 at his residence.

A native and lifelong resident of Haywood County, he was the son of the late Benjamin Joseph and Mary West Revis.  He was also preceded in death by his wife, Faye Hyde Revis, who died in 1987; a daughter, Diana Revis...

Larry Chambers

Jan 17, 2021

Larry Douglas Chambers, 78, passed away on January 17, 2021 following a long battle with Parkinson’s disease.

A native of Haywood County, he was son of the late James Lynn and Edna Reece Chambers. In addition, he was also preceded in death by his brother, James Bryan Chambers.

Larry worked as a produce farmer in the...

David Ingram

Jan 16, 2021

Waynesville, David Raymond Ingram, age 71, passed away on Saturday, January 16, 2021 at Haywood Regional Medical Center.

A native of Florida, he was a son of the late Robert and Doris McCullough Ingram.  In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his brother, Richard Ingram.  David proudly worked 20 years as a firefighter...

Charles Hemphill, Jr.

Jan 16, 2021

Mr. Charles Ray Hemphill, 71, of Charlotte, NC passed away on Saturday, January 16, 2021 at his residence.

Arrangements will be announced.

Charles Hemphill, Jr.

Jan 16, 2021

Charlotte – Charles Ray Hemphill, Jr., 71, passed away on Saturday, January 16, 2021 at his residence.

Ray was a native of Haywood County, and was the son of the late Charles Ray Hemphill, Sr. and Doris Madia Wood Hemphill.

He was a 1968 graduate of Pisgah High School and attended Gardner Webb University.  He...

Vivian Burress

Jan 16, 2021

Vivian Emma Haugen Burress, 84, of Asheboro, formerly of Fayetteville, died Saturday, January 16, 2021, at Wesley Long Hospital in Greensboro.

There will be a private graveside service on Saturday, January 30, 2021, at Fulbright Cemetery, Waynesville, NC, and a local memorial service will be held at a later date. Vivian was born on November 2, 1936,...

Reverend Doctor Kenneth Johnson

Jan 15, 2021

Kenneth Marshall Johnson was born near the Deep River in Randolph County, North Carolina on February 11, 1928 to Lydia Florence and Jesse Deverin Johnson.  He was named after his Uncle Ken and Dr. Marshall who attended to his birth. He is survived by his younger sister, Betty Johnson who was born 13 months after Kenneth.  At the age...

Darlene Allison

Jan 13, 2021

Waynesville, Darlene Allen Allison, age 70, passed away on Wednesday, January 13, 2021 at her residence.

A native of Haywood County, she was a daughter of the late Malven and Helen Parton Allen.  Darlene spent many years in the banking industry and retired from Champion Credit Union.  She was a lifelong member of Hemphill Baptist Church, she...

Jean Ann Wells

Jan 12, 2021

Jean Ann Bradley Wells passed away after a short illness at Transylvania Regional Hospital in Brevard, NC on January 12, 2021.  She was 91.

Jean Ann is survived by her three children, Ann Camille Wells and her husband, Richard Guinter, of Brevard; Carey Todd Wells of Chattanooga, TN; and Melanie Bradley Wells, and her husband James Schaefer,...

John Tonkin

Jan 11, 2021

Waynesville, John Orrin Tonkin, passed away on Monday, January 11, 2021 at Haywood Regional Medical Center.

He was born John Orrin Bartle to his parents John G. Bartle and E. Mae Bartle in Edmonton, Alberta on March 2, 1931.  His father passed away before he was born and at age 2 John was adopted by his stepfather,...

Lucile Blankenship

Jan 10, 2021

Asheville, Lucile Alma Blankenship, age 94, passed away on Sunday, January 10, 2021 at the Accordius Health in Asheville.

A native of Chester County, Pennsylvania, Lucile was the daughter of the late Fredrick and Elise Fasel Dalaba.  She was preceded in death by her beloved husband, Clarence Blankenship, who passed in 1997.  Lucile’s favorite pastime was riding...

Iris Clark

Jan 9, 2021

Canton - Iris Welch Clark, age 95, passed away on Saturday, January 9, 2021.

She was the daughter of the late Cletus and Ruth Ann Everhart Welch.  She was preceded in death by a brother, Bud Welch; and a sister, Elizabeth Welch Tate.  Iris was also preceded in death by her husband, the love of her life...

J. C. Mcelroy

Jan 9, 2021

J.C. McElroy, 95, of Asheville died Saturday January 9,2021 at The Laurels of Green Tree.

Mr. McElroy served in the United States Navy during World War II and retired after 25 years in the military.  He later worked for First Union National Bank of Asheville and Ingles.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Frank and...

Talmadge Fletcher

Jan 8, 2021

Canton – TP Fletcher, 97, went to be with his Lord and Savior on Friday, January 8, 2021.

TP was a native of Gaston County but resided most of his life in Haywood County and was the son of the late Talmadge and Ellen Pressley Fletcher.  In addition to his parents he was preceded in death by...

Vivian James

Jan 8, 2021

Canton – Vivian Penland James, 77, passed away on Friday, January 8, 2021 at Indian Path Hospital in Kingsport, Tennessee.

A native of Buncombe County, she was the daughter of the late Gordon “Shorty” and Virginia Wilson Penland.  She was also preceded in death by her husband, Ersie J. James, who died in 2003 and several friends...

Valerian Parfeni

Jan 8, 2021

Valerian Parfeni, 68, of Candler died on January 8, 2021 at his home surrounded by family.

Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. on Wednesday, January 13, 2021 at the Wells Chapel of Faith located at Forest Lawn Memorial Park in Candler.  The family will receive friends from 6:00 p.m. until 8:00 p.m. on Tuesday, January...