Dec 7, 2021

March 30, 1934 – December 7, 2021

Carol Canaday Brown, 87, passed away peacefully at her home on December 7, 2021. “Bunny,” as she was known to most, was born on March 30, 1934 in Jacksonville, Florida to parents Nadine (Mueller) and Nick Canaday.

Bunny was the heart and soul of Skyland Camp for Girls,...

Dec 6, 2021

Clyde, Richard Thearle Collier, age 71, passed away on Monday, December 6, 2021, at his residence.

A native of Ohio, he proudly served his country in the United States Army and Airforce, during the Vietnam era.  Richard retired from the military as a Master Sergeant, he was an avid marksman and had a love for small arms...

Dec 6, 2021

Maggie Valley, Charles "Greg" Gregory Boyd, age 63, passed away on Monday, December 6, 2021, at his residence surrounded by his family.

Greg was the son of Shirley Berry Lewis and the late Robert "Bobby" Boyd.  In addition to his father, he was preceded in death by his maternal grandparents, Roy and Bonnie Berry;  paternal grandparents, Robert...

Dec 6, 2021

Canton, Claude Albert Burrell, 90, departed this world to be with his Lord and Savior on Monday, December 6, 2021, at Memorial Mission Hospital.

A native of Haywood County, he was the son of the late John Hugh and Mary Lucinda Sawyer Burrell; in addition to his parents, Claude was preceded in death by five brothers, Clarence,...

Dec 5, 2021

Candler, Darío Carvajal Domínguez, de 50 años, partió de este mundo para estar con su Señor y Salvador el domingo 5 de diciembre del 2021.

Originario de Jaltipán, México, era hijo de Hilario Carvajal y Minerva Domínguez. Darío fue precedido en la muerte por su madre Minerva, de Veracruz, México. Dario era un miembro fiel de la...

Dec 4, 2021

Reinaldo “Ray” Rodriguez, 71, of Candler, NC, passed away on Saturday, December 4th, 2021, at his home.  A native of Puerto Rico, he was the son of Alejandro and the late Nivia Rodriguez. He was also preceded in death by his wife, Rosemarie Bennett Rodriguez, in 2002.

Ray spent many years working as a data analyst at...

Nov 29, 2021

Rabbitskin Community, Richard Eugene Messer, age 73, passed away on Monday, November 29, 2021.

A native of Haywood County, he was the son of the late Hughes and Edith Palmer Messer. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his sister, Bobby Messer; brother, Ray Messer; grandson, Jaxson Crawford; nephew, Danny Ray Messer; aunts,...

Nov 28, 2021

North Wales, Pennsylvania formerly of Canton – Lucy Mull Revis, 101, passed peacefully on the morning of Sunday, November 28, 2021 in North Wales.

Lucy was the beloved wife of 25 years to the late Thomas J. Revis until his passing in 1990.  She was a native of Haywood County and the last surviving of nine children...

Nov 28, 2021

Asheville – Linda Margaret McDowell, 70, passed away on Sunday, November 28, 2021 at her residence.

Linda was a native of Washington, DC and was a daughter of the late Jeter Elmer McDowell, Jr. and Claudia Mallard McDowell.  In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by a brother, James E. “Corky” McDowell.  Linda was...

Nov 28, 2021

Sharon Celeste Prescott, 70, wife of Larry Prescott of Canton, NC, died November 28, 2021, at University Hospital in Memphis, TN.

Born in Bradenton, FL on February 3, 1951, she was the daughter of the late Leroy and Effie Hayes.

A graduate of Berry College in Rome, GA, she earned her PhD from  https://olemiss.edu. Following retirement...

Nov 27, 2021

Waynesville, Myrtle Louise Medford Sawyer, age 93, passed away on Saturday, November 27, 2021.

A native of Haywood County, she was a daughter of the late Rufus and Sadie Medford. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Lester Sawyer, who died in 1979; her daughter, Jackie; son, Bobby Joe; three sisters;...

Nov 27, 2021

Waynesville, William Little Ross, 95, passed away on Saturday, November 27, 2021 at Autumn Care of Waynesville.

A native of Buncombe County, William was a son of the late Jacob Boyd Ross and Margaret Ellett Ross.  He was also preceded in death by his brothers, Neville, Jack and Gene Ross; sister, Beth R. Collins; and stepmother, Hattie...

Nov 27, 2021

Candler – Bruce Carlton “Poppie” Privette, 86, passed away on Saturday, November 27, 2021 at Mission Memorial Campus.

Bruce was a native of Wake County and a son of the late Bruce Roger and Annie May Lancaster Privette.  In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife, Patricia Ann Hempfling, who died in...

Nov 27, 2021

Canton – Linda Lou Stanley Bryson, 69, passed away on Saturday, November 27, 2021 at her residence.

She was preceded in death by her mother, Dorothy Seanetel Ballew.  Linda loved gardening, hiking, camping, and volunteering.

She is survived by her husband of 24 years, Doyce Bryson; a daughter, Cheyenne Bryson Jobe of Candler; a son,...

Nov 26, 2021

Waynesville, Ruth Caroline Garner Hoyt, 89, passed away on Friday, November 26, 2021 at Haywood Regional Medical Center.

Ruth was a native of Ohio and was a prior resident of Arizona, Oregon and California before living in North Carolina  She was the daughter of the late Ray and Louise Mae Ranger Garner.  Ruth retired after 32 years...

Nov 26, 2021

Clyde – Mary Henson Cogburn, 79, passed away on Friday, November 26, 2021 at Haywood Regional Medical Center.

Mary was a native and lifelong resident of Haywood County and was a daughter of the late Ira and Lucille Kuykendall Henson.  In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by two sisters, Phyllis Sellen and Joann...

Nov 24, 2021

Canton – Betty Jean Clark Reese, 89, passed away on Wednesday, November 24, 2021 at Silver Bluff Nursing Home.

Betty was a native and lifelong resident of Haywood County and a daughter of the late Russell and Laura Gosnell Clark.  In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Thaon Reese, who died...

Nov 24, 2021

Waynesville, Jerry Lee McClure, age 82, passed away on Wednesday, November 24, 2021 at his residence.

A native of Haywood County, he was a son of the late Norman and Mattie Russell McClure.  In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife, Carolyn McClure who died in 2016; son, Greg McClure; two stepsons,...

Nov 24, 2021

Chimney Rock - Joe Murry Carter, Jr. 74, went to be with the Lord, following a long battle with cancer, on Wednesday, November 24, 2021 at The "Elizabeth House in Flat Rock.

Joe was born in Asheville to the late Joe Murry Carter, Sr. and Carlie Mae Ball Carter. He was a graduate of North Buncombe High...

Nov 23, 2021

Waynesville, Edith Pauline Morrow Messer, age 82, passed away on Tuesday, November 23, 2021, at Maggie Valley Nursing & Rehabilitation.

A native of Haywood County, she was a daughter of the late Clyde and Mae Burr Morrow.  In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by husband, Edward Lee "Tommy" Messer, who died in March...