Oct 27, 2022

Gaye Howell Eller, age 93, passed away peacefully on Thursday, October 27, 2022, at her residence.  She was a native of Waynesville, NC and lived most of her life in Haywood, Buncombe and Caldwell Counties before moving to Dandridge, TN to live with her daughter, Sherry Gasperson and son-in-law, Les Gasperson.  She was the daughter of the late Dillard...

Oct 27, 2022

Bernard Woody ("B.W.") Ferguson passed away peacefully at his home in Fines Creek on Thursday, October 27, 2022, at the age of 84.

He was born in Haywood County on July 7, 1938 to parents Paul William Ferguson and Manella Woody Ferguson.

Mr. Ferguson graduated from Fines Creek High School in 1956 and, due to his...

Oct 24, 2022

Sylva, NC, Archie Leon Mixon, 74, passed away peacefully in his sleep on Monday, October 24, 2022, at Skyland Care Center.

A native of Kentwood, Louisiana, he was a son of the late Gurley Hamilton and Gertrude Brown Mixon.  In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by a sister, Elaine Bennett; and two brothers,...

Oct 23, 2022

A kind and gentle soul, Marjorie Anne Pless, 89, of Asheville, NC, passed away peacefully Saturday, October 22, 2022, under hospice care at The Elizabeth House in Flat Rock, NC.

Anne was preceded in death by her parents, Johnnie and Clara McGinnis; sisters, Sarah and Betty Jean; brother, Jack; husband, Francis and daughter, Judy.

Beloved wife,...

Oct 22, 2022

Candler – Norma Jean Price Clevinger, 80, passed away on Saturday, October 22, 2022, at Accordius Health of Hendersonville. She was preceded in death by a son, Mark and husband, Steve Clevinger.

Norma is survived by two sons, Kevin Clevinger (Robin) of Candler and Justin Clevinger of New Hampshire; seven grandchildren, Arabella, Leorah, Cory, Gracie, Noah, Caanan...

Oct 19, 2022

Waynesville, Marie McCracken, age 79, passed away on Wednesday, October 19, 2022 at Haywood Regional Medical Center.

A native of Haywood County, she was a daughter of the late John and Virginia Sheehan Ashe.  In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her son, Bobby McCracken and two brothers, John and Joseph Ashe.

Oct 19, 2022

Barbara Elizabeth Whitson Gilbertson, age 82, passed away on Wednesday, October 19, 2022 in Asheville, North Carolina.

Barbara was born on July 17, 1940 at Swedish Hospital in Minneapolis, Minnesota.  Her parents were Chedwick and Elizabeth Whitson.  She grew up in the Minneapolis suburbs of St. Louis Park, Hopkins, and Minnetonka, graduating from Hopkins High School in...

Oct 17, 2022

Clyde - Sue Case Smith, 95, of Clyde, North Carolina went home to be with her Lord and Savior on October 17, 2022.  Sue was born on May 20, 1927 to the late Carl and Rosa Stepp Case.

Sue was a dedicated Christian and she joyfully served God all her life.  Her caring spirit and generous heart...

Oct 17, 2022

ASHEVILLE, N.C. -- A member of the Emory & Henry College Board of Trustees who served for 30 years in key federal government positions in support of international higher education died October 17, 2022 in Asheville, North Carolina.

Graveside services for Dr. Earl Stephen Hunt, a resident of Asheville, will be held at 2:00 p.m. on Thursday,...

Oct 16, 2022

Canton – Elizabeth Reece Pless, affectionately known as “Wibbie”, 80, passed away on Sunday, October 16, 2022, at Silver Bluff Nursing Home.

Wibbie was a native and lifelong resident of Haywood County and a daughter of the late Caswell McDowell and Mabel Henson Reece.  In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband,...

Oct 14, 2022

Iron Duff Community, Waynesville, NC - Sarah Jeanne Shields Medford, 53, passed away unexpectedly on Friday, October 14, 2022, at her residence.

A native of Morganton, NC, she was a daughter of the late William Donald and Betty Mull Shields.  In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her father-in-law, Frank Medford; and brother-in-law,...

Oct 14, 2022

Clyde – Charles Fredrick Bonham, 86, died peacefully on Friday, October 14, 2022, at Haywood Regional Medical Center with his loving family by his side.

A native of Haywood County, he was the son of the late Frank and Ruby Pressley Bonham. He was also preceded in death by a brother, Johnnie Bonham.

Charles retired...

Oct 13, 2022

Thursday morning, October 13, 2022, the cool winds on the Mountain blew gently as crisp Fall leaves fell to the ground. Something besides the leaves was changing, and the Mountain was opening up to guide and encourage all those around. Clusters of leaves rustled together as if whispering, "She’s coming! She’s coming!" And then, Nadean O. McArthur peacefully passed...

Oct 13, 2022

Waynesville, Martin Jeremy Pensak, 66, passed away on Thursday, October 13, 2022, at his residence.

A native of New Jersey, he was a son of the late Louis and Charlotte Pensak.  In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by two brothers, Stephen and David Pensak.  Martin was a graduate of Princeton and retired from...

Oct 13, 2022

Maggie Valley, Maureen Ann Calkins Shaw, 88, passed away on Thursday, October 13, 2022, at her residence.

A native of Wisconsin, she was daughter of the late Earl Maitlen and Mary Anne Heckemovich Calkins. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Roy Cleveland Shaw, her sisters, Darlene and Kathleen and her...

Oct 12, 2022

Canton – Howard David Glawson, 54, passed away on October 12, 2022, at Silver Bluff Nursing Home.

David was born in Spartanburg, South Carolina to Charles and Gailya Talbert Glawson. He was preceded in death by his twin sister, Helen Diane Glawson, who passed away in 1973; father, Charles Glawson; grandparents, Robert and Helen Jane...

Oct 12, 2022

Clyde / Hazelwood, Susan Elaine Davis Shuler, age 59, passed away on Wednesday, October 12, 2022 at CarePartners Solace Center.

A lifelong resident of Haywood County, she was a daughter of the late Allan and Bobbie Smith Davis.

Susan was a graduate of Tuscola High School Class of 1981 and Asheville-Buncombe Technical Community College and...

Oct 11, 2022

Canton, Edna Green Bradley, 81, passed away on Tuesday, October 11, 2022 at CarePartners Hospice Solace Center.

A native of Haywood County, she was a daughter of the late Marion and Zannie Burgess Green.  In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her lifelong companion, Ray Bradley; two brothers, David Hugh Green and O’dell...

Oct 9, 2022

Lila Elizabeth Rogers Cannon passed away on October 9, 2022 at Mission Memorial Hospital.

A native of Candler, Lila was born to the late Frank Olas and Mildred Elizabeth McElrath Rogers.

Lila was a devoted member of Glady Missionary Baptist Church and was a dedicated Sunday school teacher for over fifty years. She also committed...

Oct 8, 2022

Cashiers / Maggie Valley, Brian "Homer" Bradley, age 48, passed away on Saturday, October 8, 2022 at his home surrounded by his loving family.

A lifelong resident of North Carolina, he was the only son of James and Martha Caldwell Bradley.  He was preceded in death by his paternal grandparents, Jack and Faye Bradley and maternal grandparents,...