Jan 11, 2021

Waynesville, John Orrin Tonkin, passed away on Monday, January 11, 2021 at Haywood Regional Medical Center.

He was born John Orrin Bartle to his parents John G. Bartle and E. Mae Bartle in Edmonton, Alberta on March 2, 1931.  His father passed away before he was born and at age 2 John was adopted by his stepfather,...

Jan 10, 2021

Asheville, Lucile Alma Blankenship, age 94, passed away on Sunday, January 10, 2021 at the Accordius Health in Asheville.

A native of Chester County, Pennsylvania, Lucile was the daughter of the late Fredrick and Elise Fasel Dalaba.  She was preceded in death by her beloved husband, Clarence Blankenship, who passed in 1997.  Lucile’s favorite pastime was riding...

Jan 9, 2021

Canton - Iris Welch Clark, age 95, passed away on Saturday, January 9, 2021.

She was the daughter of the late Cletus and Ruth Ann Everhart Welch.  She was preceded in death by a brother, Bud Welch; and a sister, Elizabeth Welch Tate.  Iris was also preceded in death by her husband, the love of her life...

Jan 9, 2021

J.C. McElroy, 95, of Asheville died Saturday January 9,2021 at The Laurels of Green Tree.

Mr. McElroy served in the United States Navy during World War II and retired after 25 years in the military.  He later worked for First Union National Bank of Asheville and Ingles.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Frank and...

Jan 8, 2021

Canton – TP Fletcher, 97, went to be with his Lord and Savior on Friday, January 8, 2021.

TP was a native of Gaston County but resided most of his life in Haywood County and was the son of the late Talmadge and Ellen Pressley Fletcher.  In addition to his parents he was preceded in death by...

Jan 8, 2021

Canton – Vivian Penland James, 77, passed away on Friday, January 8, 2021 at Indian Path Hospital in Kingsport, Tennessee.

A native of Buncombe County, she was the daughter of the late Gordon “Shorty” and Virginia Wilson Penland.  She was also preceded in death by her husband, Ersie J. James, who died in 2003 and several friends...

Jan 8, 2021

Valerian Parfeni, 68, of Candler died on January 8, 2021 at his home surrounded by family.

Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. on Wednesday, January 13, 2021 at the Wells Chapel of Faith located at Forest Lawn Memorial Park in Candler.  The family will receive friends from 6:00 p.m. until 8:00 p.m. on Tuesday, January...

Jan 8, 2021

Canton - Charles Curtis “Curt” Henderson, 86, passed away on Friday, January 8, 2021 at Silver Bluff Nursing Home.

A native and lifelong resident of Haywood County, Curt was the last surviving child of seven children born to the late R. T. “Dick” and Celia Shipman Henderson.  His deceased siblings were his sisters, Dot Clark, Jean Morgan,...

Jan 7, 2021

Margaret Ann Jones Brown, 78, of Asheville died on Thursday, January 7, 2021 at Memorial Mission Hospital.  A native of Buncombe County, she was daughter of the late Horace and Tilda Walter Jones.  She was also preceded in death by daughter, Mozell Jones; brother, Walton Jones and sister, Mary Penland.

Ann worked on the Biltmore Estate for her...

Jan 7, 2021

Willie M. Hughes

Asheville, Willie Mack Hughes, age 85, passed away on Thursday, January 7, 2021 at the Asheville VA Medical Center.

A native of McDowell County, Willie was the son of the late Fuce Henry and Lillian Taylor Hughes.  He was also preceded in death by his wife, Rachel Hughes, who passed away in...

Jan 7, 2021

Maggie Valley, Virginia Tyler McNair (94) died at home on January 7, 2021 in the presence of her family. Preceded in death by her husband of 54 years, John B. McNair, Virginia was a loving wife, mother, grandmother and great-grandmother. She is survived by her children: John C. McNair (Laurie) of Raleigh, NC; Robert W. McNair (Linda) of Hartford, CT; Virginia...

Jan 7, 2021

Hallie Franklin Shaver, 86, of Enka died on January 7, 2021, and has gone home to his Heavenly Father. Hallie was the son of the late Hallie Newton and Bessie B. Fisher Shaver. He was also preceded in death by his wife of 26 years, Virginia Sue Banks Shaver in 2015; brother, Paul J. Shaver and his wife, Louise; sister, Elizabeth H. Shaver.

Jan 7, 2021

Waynesville, Marvin Maxwell Smith, age 76, passed away on Thursday, January 7, 2020.

Marvin was very unique, he was passionate in his love for his wife Sandra, music, travel and books.  Marvin and Sandra traveled to many interesting destinations going West to California and Las Vegas, South to New Orleans (a personal favorite) and North to Boston,...

Jan 6, 2021

Celebration of Life will be held in the Spring.

Jan 4, 2021

Canton – Clyde Dewey Mehaffey, 70, passed away on Monday, January 4, 2021 at White Oak Manor of Charlotte.

Dewey was a native of Haywood County and a son of the late Clyde and Mable Downs Mehaffey.  In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife, Cathey Trull Mehaffey, who died in 2013;...

Jan 3, 2021

Waynesville,  Ruby Evelyn Parton Rogers, 81, passed away peacefully, on Sunday, January 3, 2021, at her home.

A native of Waynesville, North Carolina, she was the daughter of the late Coleman and Ida Moody Parton.  In addition to her parents she was preceded in death by her sisters,  Alma Caldwell of Hazelwood, Bessie Sutton of Lenoir, Dorothy...

Jan 3, 2021

Asheville – Melita Louise Ballew Craine, 56, passed away on Sunday, January 3, 2021 at Care Partners Hospice Solace Center.

Melita was a native of Buncombe County and a daughter of the late Mac and Lois Marie Penland Ballew.  In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by a son, Steven Christopher “Chris” Craine.  Melita...

Jan 3, 2021

Canton – Monty Joe Rodgers, 62, passed away on January 3, 2021 at his residence.

A native of Marshall County, Tennessee, he was the son of Gary McClendon and the late Mary Jane McClendon.

He is survived by his wife of 43 ½ years, Jackie Foster Rodgers; two daughters, Andrea Rodgers and Christina Rodgers; a...

Jan 2, 2021

Virginia Pauline Sharpe Penland, 88, of Leicester was welcomed into the arms of her Savior on Saturday, January 2, 2021.  A native of Buncombe County, NC, she was born January 27, 1932 to the late Willie and Renie King Sharpe.  She was also preceded in death by her husband Robert “Bob” Vernon Penland; son, W. Creed Penland, Sr.; brother,...

Jan 2, 2021

Canton – Nancy Joan Shope Jarrell, 75, passed away on Saturday, January 2, 2021 at Care Partners Hospice Solace Center.

Nancy was a native of Buncombe County and a daughter of the late Talmadge Lawrence and Adaline Cordell Shope.

She is survived by one son, Lawrence “Larry” Jarrell (Christy) of Canton; three grandchildren, Jaxon Jarrell,...