Dec 26, 2013

James R. Hord "1939 – 2013" Canton - James R. Hord, 74, of Haywood County, passed away at the VA Medical Center in Asheville on Dec. 26, 2013 following a period of declining health. James was one of two sons of the late Loren S. "Boney" Hord and Valda Ree Hord of Shelby, NC, but lived most...

Dec 26, 2013

Waynesville, Retired Lieutenant Colonel Paul William McElroy, Jr., age 93, passed away on Thursday, December 26, 2013 at his home after an extended illness. He was born on September 1, 1920 in Waynesville to Chief Warrant Officer, Paul William McElroy, Sr. and Marie Thurnau McElroy. He lived on Love Lane until the family moved to Panama City,...

Dec 25, 2013

John Thomas "J.T." West, age 81, passed away on Wednesday, December 25, 2013 at MedWest – Haywood. A native and lifelong resident of Haywood County, he was the son of John Thomas and Nellie Day West. He was also preceded in death by three sisters, Gladys Harkins, Annie Wells and Vernie Pearl West; and two brothers, Harrison...

Dec 22, 2013

Clyde, Roger Dale Ferguson, age 66, of the Upper Crabtree Community, passed away on Sunday, December 22, 2013 at The Homestead. A native and lifelong resident of Haywood County, he was the son of the late Buford and Eva Best Ferguson. Roger was a dairy farmer for many years and later became a beef farmer. He was...

Dec 22, 2013

Canton-Bonnie Mae Queen, age 100, formerly of Henson Cove Community, passed away on Sunday, December 22, 2013 at Silver Bluff Nursing Home. A native and lifelong resident of Haywood County, she was the daughter of the late Otha Andrew and Effie Mease Queen. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her beloved sisters,...

Dec 22, 2013

Waynesville, Sandra "Sandy" Kay Brackett, age 62, of 18 Daffodil Drive, passed away on Sunday, December 22, 2013 at her residence. A native of Haywood County, she was the daughter of the late Marlor and Amelia Morgan Brackett. She was a 1969 graduate of Pisgah High School and received her nursing degree from the University of North...

Dec 20, 2013

Waynesville, Jackie Sue Browning, age 65, passed away on Friday, December 20, 2013 at MedWest Haywood. A native and lifelong resident of Haywood County, she was the daughter of the late William E. and Jesse Viola Franklin McDaniel; three sisters, infant Mary Ann McDaniel, Betty Haney Vellano, and Sharon McDaniel; and two brothers, David and Charles McDaniel....

Dec 20, 2013

Candler – Mary Lou King Israel, age 81, passed away peacefully on Friday, December 20, 2013 at her residence. A native of Buncombe County, she was the daughter of the late Herschel and Myrtle Muse King. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Clyde Israel who died in 1980; and a...

Dec 20, 2013

Lt Col Robert E. Augur, 91, of Asheville, passed away December 20, 2013 at North Carolina State Veterans Homes. He was the son of the late Lorraine and Marion Davis Augur. He is preceded in death by his two wives, Eleanor Lois Grant Augur and Leona Augur Morreau Augur and one sister, Elaine Augur Olson.

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Dec 19, 2013

Waynesville, Roe C. Reece, age 95, of 62 Oshea Lane, went to Heaven on December 19, 2013. Born on June 15, 1918 in Clay County, he and his family moved and lived most of their lives in Waynesville. He is preceded in death by his parents, Charlie and Eva Reece; his wife of 56 years, Wilma Phillips...

Dec 19, 2013

Clarence Alexander Connor, 74, of Marshall, went home to be with Jesus on Thursday, December 19, 2013. A native of Madison County, he was the son of the late Charlie and Lula Gentry Connor. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his son, Ronald Alexander Connor and granddaughter, Asia Connor. Clarence is survived by his...

Dec 18, 2013

"1941 – 2013" Canton – Judie Reagan Robinson, age 72, passed away on Wednesday, December 18, 2013 at her residence. A native of Buncombe County, she was a daughter of the late Cecil Everett and Mary Elizabeth Redmond Reagan. She was employed by Burger King of Canton for 20 years. Judie enjoyed traveling, spending time with her...

Dec 18, 2013

Waynesville, Donald Wayne "Don" Norris, age 74, passed away on Wednesday, December 18, 2013 at Mission Hospital. He was a native of Durant, Oklahoma and the son of the late Floyd M. and Beth Wilson Norris. He was former Minister of Music at First Baptist Church of Orange, Texas and First Baptist Church of Lewisville, Texas. Don...

Dec 17, 2013

In Loving Memory "My Granny passed from this life to the next without fanfare. This was the same way she lived her life. She was small in every sense of the word—meek, mild, soft spoken. Her contribution to conversation was often little more than a sideways grin accented by large mirthful eyes. But as with all human...

Dec 16, 2013

Waynesville, Charles Lawrence Brucia, age 72, lost his courageous battle with prostate cancer on December 16, 2013 at the VA Medical Hospice Center of Asheville. He was a native and 53-year resident of Long Island, New York before moving to North Carolina. He was the son of the late Benedict Anthony and Marion Blasso Brucia and was...

Dec 15, 2013

Mary Victoria "Vickie" Davis Henry, age 88, of Clyde passed away on Sunday, December 15, 2013 at Spicewood Cottages. A native of Haywood County, she was a prior resident of Detroit, Michigan and returned to Haywood County in 1987. She was the daughter of the late J. Patton and Cynthia Rathbone Davis. She was also preceded in...

Dec 14, 2013

Irene Rogers Rollins of Greenville, South Carolina and formerly of Canton passed away on Saturday, December 14, 2013 at her daughter's residence. A native of Haywood County, she was the daughter of the late James Mitchell and Ellen Bramlette Rogers. She was also preceded in death by her husband, Gaither G. Rollins. Irene was a member of...

Dec 13, 2013

Donna Walker Campbell, age 68, passed away on Friday, December 13, 2013 at MedWest Haywood. A native of Buchanan County, Missouri, she was the daughter of the late Ernest and Dorothy Hale Walker. She was a member of Long's United Methodist Church. Donna enjoyed working with and arranging flowers and sewing. She is survived by her husband...

Dec 12, 2013

Zettie Sutton Messer, age 96, passed away on Thursday, December 12, 2013 at Pisgah Manor Health Care Center. A native of Haywood County, she was a daughter of the late Peirson and Nettie Rhodarmer Sutton. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by two sisters, Verona Whittier and Ezzie Cagle; and two brothers, Elmer...

Dec 10, 2013

Clyde, William Hampton "Hamp" Choate, Jr., age 53, passed away on Tuesday, December 10, 2013. A native of Matthews, NC, he is the son of William Hampton, Sr. and Marion Ellis "Bige" Howell Choate of Jonathan Creek. He managed the family owned Winngray Campground and was a member of Shady Grove United Methodist Church. Hamp enjoyed hiking,...