Jun 27, 2022

Canton – Carroll Lee Hill, 94, passed away  on Monday, June 27, 2022 at Aston Park Health Care Center.

Carroll was a son of the late Ben and Daisy Leatherwood Hill.  In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife, Glenna; two sons, Jessie Joneal and David Lee Hill; and a niece, Angelia...

Jun 26, 2022

Waynesville, Joe Everett Boyd, age 86, took his eternal flight early morning on Sunday, June 26, 2022.

A native of Haywood County, Joe was the only child of the late Troy Charles Boyd and Maye Davis Boyd.

Joe was born August 19, 1935.  After graduated high school at Waynesville Township High School, he joined the...

Jun 26, 2022

Cameron, North Carolina – Jeffrey Phillip Jacobson, beloved father, grandfather, and brother passed away on June 26, 2022, surrounded by his family.

Jeff was a native of La Crosse, Wisconsin, and a son to Norman and Eunice Ostreich Jacobson.  In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his brother, First Lieutenant Mark Jacobson, and...

Jun 23, 2022

Chase Lee Hertel, 28; passed away on Thursday, June 23, 2022, at his residence.

Chase was born on August 17, 1993 in St. Petersburg, Florida.  He lived there until he was 6 years old then moved with his family to Asheville.  As an adult, he lived in Weaverville for a couple years before moving to his current...

Jun 21, 2022

Susie Richards, 93, went home to be with the Lord on Tuesday, June 21, 2022.

She was born in Waynesville, the eighth of eleven children born to the late Carl and Ninnie Bryson.  Susie spent her childhood in the mountains of western North Carolina working the farm with her parents and siblings.

A childhood accident...

Jun 21, 2022

Wanda Lee Johnson Payne, 88, of Canton passed away on Tuesday, June 21. 2022 at Mission Hospital.  She was the daughter of the late John Lester and Lora Jones Johnson.

In addition to her parents, she was also preceded in death by her husband, Howard William “Bill” Payne in 2016; a son, Howard Edward “Eddie” Payne in...

Jun 20, 2022

Canton – Doris Joan McElrath, 76, passed away on Monday, June 20, 2022 at her residence.

Doris was a veteran having served in the United States Navy.

No formal service is scheduled at this time.

The care of Mrs. McElrath has been entrusted to Wells Funeral Homes of Canton and an online memorial...

Jun 20, 2022

Colleen Parker Jones, 56, of the Beaverdam Community passed away on Monday, June 20, 2022, at Mission Hospital. A native of Haywood County, she was the daughter of the late Glenn Pegram Parker and Marie King Parker of Canton. In addition to her father, she was preceded in death by her sister, Loretta Gail Parker.

A 1984...

Jun 18, 2022

Crabtree, Lottie Noland Hall, of the Crabtree Community, age 95, passed away peacefully on Saturday, June 18, 2022, at John F. Keever Solace Center.

Lottie was a lifelong resident of Haywood County and the daughter of the late Tommy and Bennie Mae Noland.  Lottie was preceded in death by her husband of 56 years, Charles L. Hall;...

Jun 17, 2022

Barbara Scroggs Carter, 90, of Canton passed away on Friday, June 17, 2022, at Haywood Regional Medical Center.  A native of Haywood County, she was daughter of the late Reigh and Bonnie Lee Johnson Scroggs. In addition to her parents, she is preceded in death by her husband, Phillip Sidney Carter in 1992.

A secretary for Champion International,...

Jun 17, 2022

Waynesville, Shelby Jean Wood Hannah, age 84, passed away on Friday, June 17, 2022 at Haywood Regional Medical Center.

A native and lifelong resident of Haywood County, she was the daughter of the late Bragg and Lula Kilby Wood.  She was preceded in death by all her siblings in her big family, three sisters, Peggy Massie, Sis...

Jun 17, 2022

Michael Gary Hern (Hryniak) of Waynesville, North Carolina, previously Clearwater, Florida and Youngstown, OH, left his earthly body on Friday, June 17, 2022. Mike’s bold personality, wonderful sense of humor, and all the good memories will live on in the stories of his family and friends. His lifelong devotion to his faith and the Catholic Church have carved his...

Jun 16, 2022

Terry Curran, fondly known as "Dr. T," passed away peacefully on June 16th at age 76 with family by his side.

Terry was born in 1946 as the middle son of Dr. Desmond and Elizabeth Ann Cook Curran.  He was raised in Kansas City, and attended Pembroke Country Day School.  Upon graduation, he was awarded a full...

Jun 16, 2022

Waynesville, Rhonda Yvonne Haney, pastor, sister, godmother, aunt, great aunt, GiGi, coach, and friend, passed away peacefully on Thursday, June 16, 2022.

A native of Haywood County, North Carolina, she was the daughter of the late Richard Washington Haney and Juanita Sutton Cook.  In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her...

Jun 16, 2022

Jason Ray Klingseisen, 37, of Billings, Montana, passed away on Thursday, June 16, 2022 from injuries sustained in a motorcycle accident.  A native of Georgia, he was the son of the late David Allen Klingseisen.

Jason loved to spend time with his family, work out, ski and ride his motorcycle. He was an avid Pittsburgh Steelers fan.

Jun 15, 2022

Waynesville, William Burton "Burt" Wiggins of Haywood County went to his heavenly home on Wednesday, June 15, 2022 at the age of 87.  Burt was a caring husband, father, grandfather, brother and friend.

He was the son of the late Wayne and Audrey Wiggins; in addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife,...

Jun 15, 2022

The Rev. Elliott Wannamaker Hardin, Jr., who served as a pastor in the Western North Carolina Conference of the United Methodist Church for 36 years, passed away at Givens Estates Health Center in Asheville, NC, on June 15, 2022. He was 81.

Wannie was born on August 27, 1940, the eldest of four children to the Rev....

Jun 14, 2022

Jennings Jackson “Jack” Hall, 93, of Asheville, NC ascended to heaven surrounded by loved ones on June 14th, 2022, after a difficult, but pain free, battle with leukemia and dementia.

Jack was born on April 22nd, 1929, to Joseph Lane Hall and Violet Roberta Brown Hall in the family home in Asheville, NC. After graduating from Lee...

Jun 14, 2022

Eva Nell Henson Singleton, 84, wife of the late Dale Singleton, of Seneca, SC, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, June 14, 2022, at St. Joseph’s Hospital in Savannah, GA with her daughters by her side. She was a loving and caring Wife, Mother, Sister and Grandmother.   A kind beautiful soul she made everyone feel loved and special.  When Eva...

Jun 13, 2022

Waynesville, Joy was born in Wisconsin, and grew up in North Carolina and Florida.  She met Martin Richard Haymond, the love of her life, in West Palm Beach, Florida; and they were married on October 8, 1955.  Thanks to Martin’s career as a pilot for the Navy and later for Pan American World Airways and United Airlines, they spent...