Nov 22, 2021

In Loving Memory

Waynesville, Lawrence "Larry" Ray Green, 83, passed away on Monday, November 22, 2021 at his residence.

Larry was born in Dallas, Texas on November 28, 1937, to William Ray and Madelyn Doris Green.  In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his daughters Elaine Louise Green and Kelly Michelle...

Nov 22, 2021

Waynesville, Robert Marvin Brown, age 74, passed away on Monday, November 22, 2021, at his residence.

A native of Haywood County, he was a son of the late Marvin Reeves and Roxie Anner Smith Brown.  In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his brother, Ronnie Brown and his mother-in-law, Flora Mae Ball.  Robert...

Nov 20, 2021

Irene Faye Massie Haynes passed peacefully in the early morning November 20, 2021, at Silver Bluff.  Irene was born in Hamilton, Ohio to Olus Delane Massie and Laura Rose McIntosh, September 13, 1928, the first of four sisters.  She is proceeded in death by her husband of 42 years, William (Bill) Ray Haynes, and her sisters, Geneva Mitchell (Sam),...

Nov 20, 2021

Canton – Ronald “Ronnie” Cecil Boydston, 73, passed away on Saturday, November 20, 2021 at Charles George VA Medical Center.

Ronnie was a native of Buncombe County but had resided in Haywood County for most of his life and was a son of the late Lloyd Cecil Boydston and Hilda Reed Boydston Watts.  In addition to his...

Nov 19, 2021

William "Bill" Dedrick Schulhofer was born on May 25, 1938 and departed to be with his Lord on November 19, 2021.

Bill was born in Waynesville, NC, and was a lifelong resident of Haywood County.  He was the son of Mary Elizabeth "Betsy" (Milner) Schulhofer and Emmanuel Jacob "Jake" Schulhofer of Waynesville.

Bill is survived...

Nov 19, 2021

Waynesville, Jeffrey Neal Thompson, age 65, passed away on Friday, November 19, 2021, at his residence.

A native of South Dakota, he was a son of Mary Stephens Thompson and the late Don Lee Thompson.  He was the owner of Thompson Mobil Bulk.

Jeffrey is survived by his mother, Mary Thompson; sister, Linda Sease, and...

Nov 19, 2021

Boiling Springs, SC - Dorothy (Dot) Davis Blackwell, 90, formerly of Canton, NC passed into eternal life surrounded by family members at her home in Boiling Springs, SC on November 19, 2021.

Dorothy was born January 13, 1931 in Hendersonville and was preceded in death by her parents, Walter and Margie Davis; her husband of 42 years,...

Nov 18, 2021

Canton – Mozella Pressley Brown, 98, passed away on Thursday, November 18, 2021 at Autumn Care of Waynesville.

Mozella was the last child of the late Rufus Nelson and Margaret Mae Leatherwood Pressley.  In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by the love of her life, George L. Brown; five brothers, Denver, Jennings, Edgar,...

Nov 18, 2021

Waynesville, Susan Diana James, age 63, passed away on Thursday, November 18, 2021 at Mission Memorial Campus.

A native of Haywood County, she was the daughter of Hester Ann Duncan and the late Franklin "DeWitt" James. Susie was a member of Tuscola Highschool’s 1977 graduating class where she also played and excelled on the Varsity basketball team.  Susie...

Nov 17, 2021

Waynesville, Dustin Dean Goodson, age 31, passed away on Thursday, November 17, 2021.

A native of Haywood County, he was the son of Tina Pressley and the late Tony Dean Goodson.  In addition to his father, he was preceded in death by his maternal grandfather, Clyde Ray Pressley, and paternal grandparents, John and Leona Goodson. Dustin was...

Nov 17, 2021

Clyde, Linda Romaine Lanning Wilson, age 65, passed away on Wednesday, November 17, 2021, at Haywood Regional Medical Center.

A native of Haywood County she was a daughter of the late Melvin Albert and Mary Elizabeth Wyatt Lanning.  In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by a grandson, Everette Wilson; four sisters, Ardith Wyatt,...

Nov 16, 2021

Waynesville, James Thomas Joseph Brown, age 85, entered into eternal rest on Tuesday, November 16, 2021, at Mission Memorial Campus.

Jim was born on March 14, 1936, in New York City to the late George and Eleanor Brown.  In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his brother, George C. Brown, Jr; his brother-in-law...

Nov 16, 2021

Candler, Harry Charles Williams, 90, passed away on Tuesday, November 16, 2021 at his residence.

Harry was a native of Buncombe County and a United States Navy veteran.

He is survived by his wife, Ann Williams; son, Chuck Williams (Glenda); daughter, Vicky Moberly (Ernie); grandchildren, Angie Ellison (John) and Brandon Owens; great-grandchildren, Mileena Tyree (Caleb)...

Nov 16, 2021

Canton – Roy Lee Stephenson, 83, passed away on Tuesday, November 16, 2021 at CarePartners Hospice & Palliative Care (John F. Keever).

Roy Lee was a native and lifelong resident of Haywood County and a son of the late Rufus and Virginia Fuller Stephenson.  In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife,...

Nov 15, 2021

Asheville – Jacqueline “Jackie” Warren Justice, 44, passed away on Sunday, November 15, 2021 at her home. She was transported to Mission Memorial Campus.

Jackie was a native and lifelong resident of Buncombe County and a daughter of Michael Joseph Warren of Hendersonville, and the late Laura Lee Whiteside Warren.  In addition to her mother, she was...

Nov 14, 2021

Mary Sue Corn Earnhardt, 91 of Fletcher, passed away on Sunday, November 14, 2021 at the Laurels of Hendersonville.

A native of Asheville, NC, she was daughter of the late Willard and Amanda Robinson Ray.  Mary was also preceded in death by her husband, Earl Dexter Earnhardt; daughter, Linda Gail Ensley; sister, Mildred Rogers and brother, James Earl...

Nov 14, 2021

Canton – Jerry Mark Smith, Jr., 55, took his final journey on Sunday, November 14, 2021 at Mission Memorial Campus after suffering a heart attack while hunting.

Mark worked for several contracting companies across the United States and made many friends throughout his travels.  He loved nothing more than cooking a meal to share with friends.  He...

Nov 13, 2021

Sonny Johnson, 47, of Johnson City, TN passed away on Saturday, November 13, 2021 at Johnson City Medical Center.

A native of Baltimore, Maryland, Sonny was son of the late Fred and Maggie Marks Johnson and was also preceded in death by four brothers.

He loved cars and racing.

Survivors include his wife of...

Nov 13, 2021

Waynesville, Mortimer Stiles Bacon, III, age 81, passed away on Saturday, November 13, 2021, at his residence.

A native of Connecticut, he was a son of the late Mortimer and Dorothy M. Kalber Bacon.   In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by two daughters-in-law, Collen Mintz and Karen Mintz; and step-son, Chris Mintz.  Morty...

Nov 13, 2021

Brevard, NC - November 13, 2021- Dr. Clara Ruth Coleman, age 80, passed away doing exactly what she wanted to do in the location she wanted to do it: watching birds in Mozambique, Africa.

Clara was born in Canton, North Carolina and graduated from Pisgah High School. She attended Randolph Macon Women’s College for her undergraduate degree and earned both...