Jan 8, 2021

Canton - Charles Curtis “Curt” Henderson, 86, passed away on Friday, January 8, 2021 at Silver Bluff Nursing Home.

A native and lifelong resident of Haywood County, Curt was the last surviving child of seven children born to the late R. T. “Dick” and Celia Shipman Henderson.  His deceased siblings were his sisters, Dot Clark, Jean Morgan,...

Jan 7, 2021

Margaret Ann Jones Brown, 78, of Asheville died on Thursday, January 7, 2021 at Memorial Mission Hospital.  A native of Buncombe County, she was daughter of the late Horace and Tilda Walter Jones.  She was also preceded in death by daughter, Mozell Jones; brother, Walton Jones and sister, Mary Penland.

Ann worked on the Biltmore Estate for her...

Jan 7, 2021

Willie M. Hughes

Asheville, Willie Mack Hughes, age 85, passed away on Thursday, January 7, 2021 at the Asheville VA Medical Center.

A native of McDowell County, Willie was the son of the late Fuce Henry and Lillian Taylor Hughes.  He was also preceded in death by his wife, Rachel Hughes, who passed away in...

Jan 7, 2021

Maggie Valley, Virginia Tyler McNair (94) died at home on January 7, 2021 in the presence of her family. Preceded in death by her husband of 54 years, John B. McNair, Virginia was a loving wife, mother, grandmother and great-grandmother. She is survived by her children: John C. McNair (Laurie) of Raleigh, NC; Robert W. McNair (Linda) of Hartford, CT; Virginia...

Jan 7, 2021

Hallie Franklin Shaver, 86, of Enka died on January 7, 2021, and has gone home to his Heavenly Father. Hallie was the son of the late Hallie Newton and Bessie B. Fisher Shaver. He was also preceded in death by his wife of 26 years, Virginia Sue Banks Shaver in 2015; brother, Paul J. Shaver and his wife, Louise; sister, Elizabeth H. Shaver.

Jan 7, 2021

Waynesville, Marvin Maxwell Smith, age 76, passed away on Thursday, January 7, 2020.

Marvin was very unique, he was passionate in his love for his wife Sandra, music, travel and books.  Marvin and Sandra traveled to many interesting destinations going West to California and Las Vegas, South to New Orleans (a personal favorite) and North to Boston,...

Jan 6, 2021

Celebration of Life will be held in the Spring.

Jan 4, 2021

Canton – Clyde Dewey Mehaffey, 70, passed away on Monday, January 4, 2021 at White Oak Manor of Charlotte.

Dewey was a native of Haywood County and a son of the late Clyde and Mable Downs Mehaffey.  In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife, Cathey Trull Mehaffey, who died in 2013;...

Jan 3, 2021

Waynesville,  Ruby Evelyn Parton Rogers, 81, passed away peacefully, on Sunday, January 3, 2021, at her home.

A native of Waynesville, North Carolina, she was the daughter of the late Coleman and Ida Moody Parton.  In addition to her parents she was preceded in death by her sisters,  Alma Caldwell of Hazelwood, Bessie Sutton of Lenoir, Dorothy...

Jan 3, 2021

Asheville – Melita Louise Ballew Craine, 56, passed away on Sunday, January 3, 2021 at Care Partners Hospice Solace Center.

Melita was a native of Buncombe County and a daughter of the late Mac and Lois Marie Penland Ballew.  In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by a son, Steven Christopher “Chris” Craine.  Melita...

Jan 3, 2021

Canton – Monty Joe Rodgers, 62, passed away on January 3, 2021 at his residence.

A native of Marshall County, Tennessee, he was the son of Gary McClendon and the late Mary Jane McClendon.

He is survived by his wife of 43 ½ years, Jackie Foster Rodgers; two daughters, Andrea Rodgers and Christina Rodgers; a...

Jan 2, 2021

Virginia Pauline Sharpe Penland, 88, of Leicester was welcomed into the arms of her Savior on Saturday, January 2, 2021.  A native of Buncombe County, NC, she was born January 27, 1932 to the late Willie and Renie King Sharpe.  She was also preceded in death by her husband Robert “Bob” Vernon Penland; son, W. Creed Penland, Sr.; brother,...

Jan 2, 2021

Canton – Nancy Joan Shope Jarrell, 75, passed away on Saturday, January 2, 2021 at Care Partners Hospice Solace Center.

Nancy was a native of Buncombe County and a daughter of the late Talmadge Lawrence and Adaline Cordell Shope.

She is survived by one son, Lawrence “Larry” Jarrell (Christy) of Canton; three grandchildren, Jaxon Jarrell,...

Jan 1, 2021

September 8, 1933 – November 2, 2021

Waynesville, Mrs. Dare Burris Rogers, 88, of 1429 Allens Creek Road, passed away on Tuesday, November 2, 2021.  Dare was a loving wife, mother, and grandmother.

A native of Graham County, Dare was the daughter of the late George Washington Burris and Myrtle Crisp Burris.  In addition to...

Jan 1, 2021

Jack Rutledge Hawkins, 91, of Candler died on Wednesday, August 18, 2021, at Aston Park Health Care following a period of declining health. A native of Buncombe County, he is the son of the late Mark and Jennieve Henson Hawkins.  In addition to his parents, he was also preceded in death by his wife of 61 years, Arvella Phillips...

Jan 1, 2021

Waynesville, Johnny Dallas Lewis, age 71, passed away on Monday, March 29, 2021 at Forsyth Medical Center.

A native of Haywood County, he was a son of the late John and Carene Smathers Lewis.  Johnny worked 28 years for Dayco and became a barber in 1998.  He was the owner of John’s Barber Shop for 15 years. ...

Jan 1, 2021

Leicester – Jessie Robertson Hoglen, 74, passed away on January 1, 2021 at Memorial Campus of Mission Hospital.

Jessie was a native of Haywood County and a daughter of the late William Gaston and Savannah Lusk Robertson.  In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by two brothers, Dickie and Ralph Robertson; and a sister,...

Dec 31, 2020

Canton – Bobby “Bob” Dale Littrell, 77, went to be with his Lord on Thursday, December 31, 2020 at his residence.

Bob was a native of Buncombe County but had resided in Haywood County for most of his life and was a son of the late Willie Charlie and Della Johnson Littrell.  In addition to his parents,...

Dec 29, 2020

Bobbie Covington Whitaker, 82, passed away on December 29, 2020 at the Elizabeth House in Flat Rock.

She was preceded in death by her 1st husband, Clyde Lee Covington in 1970 and second husband, Ralph P. Whitaker in 1997.  In addition, she was also preceded in death by her daughter, Lynnie Covington; two sisters, Doshia Buchanan and...

Dec 29, 2020

Waynesville, Betty June McCracken Ray, age 91, passed away on Tuesday, December 29, 2020 at Trinity View Assisted Living in Arden, NC.

June was a native of Haywood County, she was born on June 10, 1929 to the late Carey Milas McCracken and Marie Fulbright McCracken.  In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by...