Obituaries

Jun 6, 2021

Jamie Caldwell White passed away on June 6, 2021, at her residence in Leicester NC. Jamie was born in Asheville, NC on December 17th 1961. She was preceded in death by her father Reed Howard Caldwell.

Her survivors include her daughters, Jackie Buckner of Leicester NC and Jennifer Ogle and her husband Bryan of Marshall, NC; sisters, Joyce Hazel...

Jun 5, 2021

Wanda Marie Brown Trull, best friend and loving mother, went home to be with the Lord on Saturday, June 5, 2021.

She was preceded in death by her parents, Berlin and Maude Brown; lifelong friend and husband, Grover Cleveland Trull Jr.; one brother, Frank Brown (Mossy); and one sister, Myrtle Hilton.

Wanda leaves behind one...

May 31, 2021

Michael Maurice Banks from Tampa Bay, Florida, passed away May 31, 2021.

He was a worldwide known retired tattoo artist, with former shops in Columbus, N.C. and Lake Lure, N.C.

He leaves behind his wife, 4 sons, his mom and his brother.

A Celebration of Life Memorial will be held on Sunday, June...

May 29, 2021

Haydee Pita-Gonzalez, affectionately known as “Mama” by those that loved her, passed away on Saturday, 05/29/2021.

Haydee was born on 10/05/1932 to Epifanio and Flora Pita and eventually had seven siblings: Rigoberto Pita, Eluterio Pita (deceased), Berta Roig (deceased), Emelina Betancourt, Felix Pita, Dora Pita (deceased), and Marta Cuadras.

Haydee had four children...

May 24, 2021

Cynthia Louise Fantoli, aged 61 , passed away on Monday, 5/24/2021 in Candler, North Carolina.

Cynthia, born in New Jersey, grew up in New York before moving to Candler, NC. She was the daughter of the Barbara Jeanne Fantoli, nee Wranovics and Stelio Fantoli.  She was preceded in death by her mother and father and most recently,...

May 11, 2021

Canton – Shirley Trantham Russell, 82, passed away on Tuesday, May 11, 2021 at her residence.

Shirley was a native and lifelong resident of Haywood County and a daughter of the late Clayton and Hazel Rogers Trantham.  She was a 1958 graduate of Clyde High School, a member of the Order of Eastern Star, Sonoma Chapter #254,...

May 3, 2021

Bruce moved to Biltmore Lake from the Maryland Eastern Shore six years ago. Prior to that, he lived in Northern Virginia and commuted to Washington, DC where he worked for the Federal government.

Bruce’s social conscience was born in his youth in Mississippi from 1954 to 1962, a particularly challenging time in modern race relations.  He later graduated from the University...

Apr 25, 2021

Heaven’s gate opened this past Sunday, April 25, 2021 to allow William Mark Roberts to enter bliss.  After about three years of fighting metastatic melanoma, he looked forward to joining all his family, friends and neighbors that had gone on before him.

He was born July 3, 1959 to the late Billy Gene and Ruby Hylton Roberts...

Apr 24, 2021

John Kevin Peters, 66, of Morganton, NC, passed away at his home on April 24, 2021.

Born November 24, 1954, John was the son of the late Nolan and Faye Peters, of Marion, NC.

He is preceded in death by one brother, Melvin Peters, and one sister, Donna Brooks.

John is survived by his wife,...

Apr 11, 2021

Asheville- Lowell James Williams, 53, went to be with Jesus on Sunday, April 11, 2021 at John F. Keever Solace Center after a long, courageous battle with cancer.

A native of Candler, James was the son of the late Lowell Williams and Carolyn Murray Williams. In addition to his mother, he is also survived by a sister, Linda...

Apr 4, 2021

Candler resident, Carin Engen, 74, passed away on April 4, 2021 at her home surrounded by family.

Carin was born in Sacramento, CA but lived much of her life in Garberville, CA. She was the Daughter of her late parents, Clarence Engen and Betty Matson.

She was an amazing felt artist and taught many workshops...

Mar 30, 2021

Arquilla Wood Lance, 81, of Asheville, passed away on March 30, 2021 after a long illness.

She was the daughter of the late Ingle S. Wood of Sylva, NC and Mary Ella Painter Wood of Asheville, NC. She was preceded in death by her husband, Dale Lance of Asheville, NC and her son, Jeffery D. Deitz of Candler,...

Mar 25, 2021

Michael Edward Calloway, 57, born in Asheville NC.

Fisherman, free spirit, hard worker and father of four passed away Thursday, March 25th 2021. Mike made an impact on everyone he met throughout his life. He was known for his work ethic, giving nature and his ability to catch a fish regardless of where he cast his pole. Anyone...

Mar 19, 2021

William Earl Justice 71, of Asheville, passed away on March 19, 2021, at Memorial Mission Hospital due to a chronic heart condition. He was born September 8, 1949, in Waynesville, to the late Bill Justice and Wanda Parris. He was a 1968 graduate of Pisgah High School. William is survived by his two daughters Kimberly Justice Dechant of Asheville...

Feb 19, 2021

Phillip D. Herndon

Canton – Phillip Duncan Herndon, 73, passed away on Friday, February 19, 2021 at his residence.

Phillip was a native and lifelong resident of Haywood County and was a son of the late Erasmus Duncan and Annie Louise Hutchinson Herndon.  In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by a...

Feb 17, 2021

Tony Burroughs

July 2, 1959 – February  17, 2021

Tony Burroughs entered the presence of Jesus Wednesday February 17, 2021 in Asheville, NC after battling liver cancer.

Born Anthony Lee Jarrett, later adopted by family as Ralph Conners Burroughs, was a 6’4” gentle giant. Tony loved the Lord, attended Bible College and grew...

Feb 15, 2021

Scott Steven Macfarlane, 44, of Asheville, went to be with the Lord on February 15, 2021.

He leaves behind his wife Sasha (nee Foltynewicz); his parents, John Steven and Barbara (Tyre) Macfarlane of Otto; a brother, Eric (Abigail); and many nieces and nephews. He also leaves behind numerous aunts, uncles, and cousins.

He was preceded in...

Feb 15, 2021

Betty Sue Gaddy Holcombe, 85, of Canton passed away on Monday, February 15, 2021 at her residence surrounded by her family.

A native of Haywood County, she was the daughter of the late Bill and Ellen Shuford Gaddy.  She was also preceded in death by her husband, Carroll Henry Holcombe in 2009.

She is survived...

Feb 12, 2021

Fletcher, Mary Barnes Ogle, 84, passed away on February 12, 2021 at Advent Health of Hendersonville.

A native of Fletcher, she was the daughter of the late Homer and Helen Barnes.  In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by one son, David Branam; two brothers, Junior and Howard Barnes; three sisters, Nina Barnes, Shirley...

Feb 6, 2021

William Terry Fleming passed away on Saturday, February 6, at Haywood Regional Hospital.

Born on August 30, 1951, Terry was preceded in death by his parents, Reuben and Willie Rhinehart Fleming, and his sister, Elaine Rowland.

He is survived by his son, Tony (Jamie) Fleming; a brother, Donald Fleming; and two grandsons.

After...