Oct 7, 2022

Canton – Vieta Inman Heisler, 92, of the Bethel community, passed away on Friday, October 7, 2022, at her residence.

A native of Haywood County, she was the daughter of the late James Anderson Inman and Jessie Virgie Mae Franks Inman.

In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Matthew...

Oct 6, 2022

Waynesville, Dixie Rhinehart Paige, 86, passed away on Thursday, October 6, 2022, at Mission Hospital Memorial Campus.

A native and lifelong resident of Haywood County, she was a daughter of the late Richard and Maggie Hance Rhinehart.  In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Joseph Henry "Joe" Paige; sister, Wilsie Rhinehart;...

Oct 5, 2022

On October 5, 2022 at 7:40 a.m., we said our heavenly goodbyes to Kim Hoglen as she transitioned to be with God. If you knew Kim, you knew of her boisterous and infectious laugh, her fiery spirit, and tenacious attitude to always be the fighter that she was. And that’s exactly what she did, she fought to the very...

Oct 5, 2022

Asheville – Douglas McArthur “Mac” Clemmons, 80, passed away on Wednesday, October 5, 2022 at CarePartners Hospice Solace Center.

Mac was a native of Buncombe County and a son of the late Bill and Ella Clemmons.  In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his first wife, Billie Hopper Clemmons.  Mac was a part-time professional...

Oct 4, 2022

Formerly of Tarentum, Pennsylvania, Robert James Manga, age 95, passed away on Tuesday, October 4, 2022 at Maggie Valley Nursing & Rehabilitation in North Carolina.

A native of Tarentum, Pennsylvania and later resident of Hanover, PA and Waynesville, NC, he was a son of the late Joseph and Mary Durian Manga.  He was preceded in death by...

Oct 4, 2022

Beloved Father, Granddad, Brother and Friend

Waynesville, Joseph Turner Cathey, Jr., 78, passed away unexpectedly on Tuesday, October 4, 2022, at his residence.

A lifelong resident of Haywood County, he was the son of the late Joseph Turner and Sarah Jane Walker Cathey.  Joe was a 1952 graduate of Waynesville Township High School and Western...

Oct 2, 2022

Waynesville, Phyllis Noland Damour, 90, passed away on Sunday, October 2, 2022, at Haywood Regional Medical Center.

A native of Haywood County, she was a daughter of the late John and Leora Downs Noland.  In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Eddie Damour, who died in 2011; and five sisters, Annalee...

Sep 30, 2022

Waynesville – Doug Burrell, 63, was born on October 25, 1958, and passed away peacefully on September 29, 2022 in his home with his beloved dog, Bitsy, by his side.

Doug was predeceased by his father, Reuben Burrell; stepfather, Glen White; and brother, Courtney White.  He was a great son, father, brother, uncle and handyman. Doug entertained...

Sep 30, 2022

Canton – Anna Marie Shuler Clark, 83, passed away on Friday, September 30, 2022 at the Elizabeth House in Flat Rock.

Anna was a native and lifelong resident of Haywood County and a daughter of the late Wallace and Ollie Trantham Shuler.  In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Thomas Hugh...

Sep 29, 2022

Dani La’Shay Harmon, 8 months old, passed away on September 29, 2022 at Mission Hospital.

Dani was born on January 21, 2022 to parents, Samantha Lynn Higgins and Robyn Burgin.

In addition to her parents, she was also survived by her maternal grandparents, Angela “Nene” Higgins of Asheville; paternal grandparents, Adriann Jackson; great-grandparents, Audrey Smith...

Sep 29, 2022

Clyde – Pollyanna Stamey Izlar, 51, passed away on Thursday, September 29, 2022 at Haywood Regional Medical Center.

Pollyanna was a native of Haywood County and a daughter of Roy and Barbara Harris Stamey of Clyde.  She was a 1989 graduate of Pisgah High School and was a member of Beulah Baptist Church.  Pollyanna was a beautician...

Sep 29, 2022

James “Jim” L. Mann, Sr.

Canton – James Lewis “Jim” Mann, Sr., 91, passed away on Thursday, September 29, 2022 at his residence.

Jim was a native and lifelong resident of Haywood County and a son of the late Fonzo Herman and Emma Sue Lewis Mann.  In addition to his parents, he was preceded in...

Sep 27, 2022

Olga Garcia Rueda, 83, of Candler, passed away Tuesday, Sept. 27, 2022.

Born in Mexico, Olga was the daughter of the late Andrés Garcia and Aurelia Sosa.  In addition to her parents, she was also preceded in death by her husband, Gerardo Rueda, on October 2, 2018.

Her children, Olga González and her husband, Pastor...

Sep 26, 2022

Waynesville – Charles Billy Allison, beloved son, father, grandfather, and great grandfather passed away on September 26, 2022, at Autumn Care of Waynesville.

Billy was a native of Haywood County and son to the late Jack and Eula Noland Allison.  A life-long farmer, Billy found great joy in cultivating land and raising cattle.  The values that the...

Sep 26, 2022

Cleveland, TN formerly of Canton - Mary Lou Campbell Ledbetter Hughes passed away at the age of 87 at the Brookdale Memory Care facility in Cleveland, TN on Monday September 26, 2022.

She was preceded by her first husband, Charles Robert Ledbetter, May 1990, and second husband, Garrett Junior Hughes, February 2006, her parents, Albert and Florence...

Sep 24, 2022

Waynesville, Wendy Jean Meeks Ruff, age 53, passed away on Saturday, September 24, 2022 at CarePartners Solace Center.

Wendy was the daughter of Bob Salzer and the late Helen Meeks Salzer.  She was preceded in death by her sister, Merry Ellen Meeks and her infant niece, Katarina.

Wendy spent her early years in Key Largo...

Sep 24, 2022

Staff Sergeant Michael “Mike” Warren Cartwright, 65, of Candler went home to be with the Lord, on Saturday, September 24, 2022.  A native of Asheville, he was the son of the late Billy Warren Cartwright and Virgie Mae Hodge Cartwright.  He was also preceded in death by his sister, Sandy Cartwright and brother, Jimmy Penland.

Mike proudly...

Sep 23, 2022

Audrey Lee Clark Morgan

September 28, 1948 – September 23, 2022

Audrey Lee Clark Morgan, 73, of Waynesville, peacefully went home to be with our Lord and Saviour on Friday, September 23, at her home.

Mrs. Morgan was born September 28, 1948 and resided in the Saunook...

Sep 22, 2022

Waynesville, Debra Arlene Jordan Smathers, age 57, passed away on Thursday, September 22, 2022.

A resident of Haywood County for 40+ years, she was a daughter of Arlin Clark and the late Carol Anne Hunt Clark.  Debra is survived by her two sons, Zeb Farmer and Justin Mease; her husband, Kem Smathers; and four grandchildren.

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Sep 22, 2022

Canton – Dr. Ernest Harrison Stines, 91, passed away to his heavenly home on Thursday, September 22, 2022 at his residence surrounded by his loving family.

Dr. Stines was born in Asheville and was the eldest son of the late Ernest and Doris Searcy Stines.  In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by the...