Waynesville  – Orie Benion Patton, 87, passed away on Thursday, March 14, 2019 at the Elizabeth House in Flat Rock.  A native and lifelong resident of Haywood County, he was the son of the late Andrew and Mildred Shope Patton.  He was also preceded in death by four sisters, Betty Russell, Evelyn Russell, Helen Lowe and Hilda Rhinehart; and four brothers, Cecil Patton, Jack Patton, Charles Patton and Billy Patton. He is survived by two sisters, Pauline Russell of...

Colorado - Pennie Sue Thornton Norris, 56, passed away on Monday, February 25, 2019 at Northern Colorado Medical Center. The care of Mrs. Norris has been entrusted to Cremation Care by Wells and an online memorial register is available at “Obituaries” at www.cremationcarebywells.com.

Candler - Merline G. Taylor, 80, passed away on Thursday, February 7, 2019 at her residence. No services are planned. The care of Mrs. Taylor has been entrusted to Cremation Care by Wells and an online memorial register is available at “Obituaries” at www.cremationcarebywells.com.

Waynesville, Jeanette Margaret Hayes, age 87, passed away on Saturday, January 19, 2019 at her home. A native of Pennsylvania she was preceded in death by her first husband, Bill Baldwin; and daughter, Barbara Baldwin. Jeanette attended St. Margaret of Scotland Catholic Church.  For the past 35 years, Jeanette and Carl were inseparable.  Retiring to Haywood County, Jeanette spent much of her time as a caregiver, continuing her gift for patient care into her later years.  She...

John Malone of Maggie Valley was a loving husband, a father of five, a humanitarian, and a strong believer in the power and the principles of liberal democracy.  Born in Allegheny County, PA and educated at the University of Pittsburgh and the London School of Economics, John came to Western North Carolina following a 30-year career in international development where he worked and lived in dozens of countries, including Ethiopia, Malawi, and Indonesia.  He was happiest when...

Canton – Wayno Harkins, Jr. passed away on Wednesday, January 16, 2019 at Memorial Campus of Mission Hospitals. A native and lifelong resident of Haywood County, he was the son of the late Wayno Harkins, Sr. and Frankie Pressley Harkins.  He retired from Blue Ridge Paper, Inc. with 38 years of service.  Wayno was a member of Spring Hill Baptist Church and was a United States Marine veteran during Vietnam. He is survived by a daughter, Wendy Harkins of Hendersonville; a son,...

Waynesville, Paul Edward Bradley, age 66, passed away on Tuesday, January 15, 2019. A native and life-long resident of Haywood County, he was the son of the late Robert Emmett Bradley and Mary Etta Moore Bradley.  In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by three brothers, Eugene, Joe and Conley Bradley and one sister, Margaret Rose.  Paul was a kindhearted, loving and considerate man.  His simple lifestyle and friendly demeanor were the building blocks to many...

Waynesville, Helen K. Hobbs, 90, born June 5, 1928 in Hillsborough County, Florida and passed away on Sunday, October 21, 2018 at The Homestead in Haywood County, North Carolina. Helen was a graduate of Florida State University, the University of Florida and Stetson University and was a retired attorney.Complete obituary and service information will be added as it becomes available.The care of Miss Hobbs has been entrusted to Cremation Care by Wells and an online memorial register is...

Waynesville, Nancy Powell went home peacefully to God surrounded by loved ones on Tuesday, October 16, 2018. From her early years in New York City to her Maui Paradise adventure where she owned a very successful restaurant to North Carolina where she was the creator of the unique TEA TIME EMPORIUM, she always made everyone feel welcome and filled with the Spirit of Aloha. She will be missed dearly!A Celebration of Nancy's Life will be held from 5:00 p.m. until 7:00 p.m. on Wednesday,...

Charles Herman "Charlie" BoyerFines Creek, Charles Herman "Charlie" Boyer, 71, passed away on Friday, October 12, 2018 at Haywood Regional Medical Center.A native of Camden, South Carolina, he was the son of the late Earl Wayne and Lorene Boyer. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by two sisters, June Vella and Margaret Truesdale and a stepson, James Harrison. Charlie was a retired self-employed carpenter and later drove for Haywood Public Transit for eight years. ...