Apr 19, 2023

Crabtree, Eliza Ann Smith, fell asleep in God’s care on Wednesday, April 19, 2023.

Eliza was the infant daughter of Scott Smith and Rachel DeWitt Smith.  She was loved beyond measure and will be forever remembered.

In addition to her parents, Eliza is survived by her brother, Rayland Smith; maternal grandparents, Gregory and Patricia DeWitt;...

Apr 18, 2023

Ward Russell Stiles, 69, of Candler passed away on Tuesday, April 18, 2023 at his residence. Born at Fort Jackson, SC, Ward was the son of the late Harley Donald and Glenna Warren Stiles. He was also preceded in death by his brother, Warren Lee Stiles.

Ward retired from CP & L/Duke Energy as a Control Room...

Apr 17, 2023

Waynesville, Louise Parton Messer, 95, passed away on Monday, April 17, 2023 at Maggie Valley Nursing & Rehabilitation Center.

A native and lifelong resident of Haywood County, she was a daughter of the late Merritt and Hattie Tucker Parton.  In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, John Messer, who died in...

Apr 16, 2023

Waynesville, Brenda McGaha Stiles, 73, went to her eternal home on Sunday, April 16, 2023 at The Landings of Mills River after a courageous and long battle with vascular dementia.

A native of Haywood County, she was the daughter of the late Richard and Jewel Setzer McGaha.  In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death...

Apr 15, 2023

Waynesville, Anna Ammons Inman, 88, passed away on Saturday, April 15, 2023, at CarePartners Solace Center.

A native of Macon County, she was the daughter of the late Albert and Gradie Mae Cabe Ammons.  In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Rubin Inman; daughter, Rhonda Trantham; brother, Boyd Ammons; and daughter-in-law,...

Apr 13, 2023

Waynesville, Betty Kathel Ratliff Lawrence, age 90, passed away on Thursday, April 13, 2023 at Smoky Mountain Health & Rehabilitation Center.

A native of Arkansas, she was a daughter of Garland Ratliff and Fannie Mae Franklin Ratliff.  She was preceded in death by her beloved husband, Billy Joe Lawrence, who died in 2002; a sister; three brothers; and one dear...

Apr 13, 2023

Waynesville, Larry Michael Norris, age 74, passed away on Thursday, April 13, 2023 at Mission Hospital.

A native of Haywood County, he was one of the four sons of Harold Norris and Margaret McKinnish Norris.  In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his three brothers, Kenneth, David, and Daryl Norris; maternal grandparents, Mitchell...

Apr 11, 2023

Waynesville, Richard Jackson Foster, Sr., 65, passed away on Tuesday, April 11, 2023, at his home.

A native of Buncombe County, he was the son of the late William and Nina Shepard Foster.  In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by a son, Richard Foster, Jr.; sister, Ann Reynolds.  He enjoyed working on vehicles...

Apr 11, 2023

Billy Denver Henry Jr, 69, of Waynesville, NC passed away peacefully at home on Tuesday April 11, 2023.

Bill, known as Papaw Bill to so many was a lifelong resident of Haywood County and was employed by Champion Papers/Evergreen retiring in 2019 after 47 years of Service.  He loved spending time with his kids and grandkids more...

Apr 9, 2023

Sylva – Lisa Gaye Baldwin Raxter, 57, passed away on Sunday, April 9, 2023 at her residence.

Lisa was a native of Haywood County and a daughter of Bobby Ray Baldwin and Helen Charlotte Gibson Baldwin.  She was a hardworking mother and grandmother.  She loved cooking and wanted to make sure everyone was taken care of, especially...

Apr 9, 2023

Edith "Nannaw" Mull Valentine, 78, of Lake Junaluska, attended the greatest sunrise service ever known when she left this world and stepped into her heavenly home to celebrate the Resurrection of her Lord and Savior, on April 9, 2023.  Born on January 27, 1945, she came to be known by several names – Mama, Sis, Aunt Sis, Aunt Edie,...

Apr 8, 2023

Margaret Regina Rathbone Meadows (aka The Warden) age 82 of Candler (aka The Rock) passed away April 8th after a brief illness. Heaven has gained a soldier and angel.

Margaret was the last surviving child of Margaret Carleen Cody Rathbone and Orville William Rathbone. In addition to her parents, Margaret was predeceased by her son, Virgil Lee...

Apr 8, 2023

Michael Alfred Roberts, 59, of Clyde, NC went to his heavenly home on April 8, 2023.

Mike’s greatest joy was his family. His father, Quentin Roberts preceded him in death.  He is survived by his mother, Barbara Roberts of Enka/Candler; two sons, Dylan Roberts and Aaron Roberts and his wife Rebecca, which he proudly called his greatest...

Apr 7, 2023

Janice Gerlene Tilson Kirkland, 79, of Canton, beloved wife of the late Bobby “Gene”, sister to the late Christine, loving mother of Melanie (Freddy Keilman) and the late Jeffery, proud Grandmother to Daniel and Julia Phillips, five great-grandchildren, and a bonus family of loving Keilman grandchildren and great-grandchildren went to be with her lord and savior Jesus Christ in...

Apr 7, 2023

Clara T. McFalls, 73, of Canton passed away on Friday, April 7, 2023, at Haywood Regional Hospital.  A native of Haywood County, she was a daughter of the late Freeman Trull and Betty Pressley Trull. In addition to her parents, she was also preceded in death by her sisters, Helen Terrell, Joyce Allen, and Geneva Worley and a niece,...

Apr 7, 2023

Waynesville, Bobby Joe Jackson, Sr., age 74, passed away peacefully on Friday, April 7, 2023 at his residence surrounded by loving family.

A native of Haywood County, he was one of six children born to Clyde Jackson and Annie Mae Burnette Jackson.  In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his loving wife, Pauline;...

Apr 6, 2023

Canton – Karen Lee Henderson Hall, 63, passed away on Thursday, April 6, 2023, at Mission Hospital.

Karen was a native and lifelong resident of Haywood County and a daughter of the late Carroll Lee and Katherine Medford Henderson.  In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Terry Obrine Hall, who died...

Apr 6, 2023

Waynesville, Joseph Neil Jenkins, 79, passed away on Thursday, April 6, 2023 at his home.

A native of Haywood County, he was a son of the late Jesse Jenkins and Ruth Rathbone Jenkins.  He was preceded in death by sister-in-law, Earlene Phillips Jenkins and brothers-in-law, Ralph Mills, Rob Russell, and Kevin Blevins.

A proud, lifelong...

Apr 6, 2023

Helen E. Messer, 82, of Candler went to be with Jesus on Thursday, April 6, 2023, at her residence. A native of Buncombe County, she was a daughter of the late Bud Marshall Evans and June Cordelia Austin Evans. In addition to her parents, she was also preceded in death by her husband Carroll Eugene Messer, Sr. on February...

Apr 4, 2023

Barbara Ann Robeson Rogers, 91, of Gastonia, NC passed away on Tuesday, April 4, 2023 at Levine & Dickson Hospice House. Born in Leicester, NC, Barbara grew up in Sandy Mush.  She was a daughter of the late James "Jack" Daniel and Vay Bridges Robeson.  In addition to her parents, she was also preceded in death by her son,...