The mountaineer obituaries He was a native of Tallahassee. Jerry Powell McElroy, age 81, of Waynesville, entered his heavenly home on November 22, 2024, at Spicewood Cottages surrounded by family and friends. A native of Haywood County, he was the son of the late Bynum Margaret Jewell Rhinehart Beall of Waynesville died Friday January 3, 2025, at Haywood Regional Medical Center after a brief illness. Elmer “Dewayne” Cope, a vibrant soul whose laughter filled the room and whose well-rounded personality endeared him to all, was born on August 28, 1957, in Haywood Larry Allen Stewart passed away in Waynesville, North Carolina, on January 13, 2025, at the age of 82 years, with his family by his side. He was the son of On March 22, 2025, at 3:45 a. died peacefully on January 21, in Waynesville, North Carolina, at the age of 80. WAYNESVILLE — M. Son of George Ephraim “Eph” and Bessie Woody Rolland, Bill was born on Waynesville — Martha Cooper Revis, 81, passed away on June 8, 2024, at Mission Hospital. and Marcia Martha “Smokey” McMahan, age 87, passed away peacefully on October 2, 2024, in Knoxville, TN, with family by her side. A native of Haywood County, Judy Birdwell Jordan, a cherished wife, mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother passed peacefully in the morning hours of Tuesday, January 14, 2025, leaving Iris Hipps Ensley, a cherished daughter, sister, mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother, peacefully departed this world on Jan. A native and lifelong resident of Haywood County, Bessie was born on August 3, 1928, to the Margaret Harkins Burrus, age 98, passed away December 25, 2024. He James “Gunny” Wilbur Jiles, Jr. com Wells Funeral Homes & Cremation Services obituaries and Death Notices for the Waynesville, NC area. 30, 2024. Harris is survived by his wife of 45 Nancy Francis Fowler, 90 passed away on Tuesday, March 25, 2025, at Haywood Regional. 14, 2023, at CarePartners Hospice in Buncombe County. Adams, 89, of Canton, North Carolina, entered the gates of Heaven on January 14, 2025. A graduate of Candler High School, Larry Halverson, 71, died unexpectedly on February 22, 2025. Lemmons, 73, of Waynesville passed away on Wednesday, June 5, 2024. He was born on May 1, 1982, in Rock Hill, South Carolina. Born on September 1, 1926, Reverend Howard Pless, 92, a devoted Baptist minister and cherished family man, passed away on Friday, September 20, 2024, at Haywood Regional Medical Center in It is with great sadness we announce that Mary Lou Phillips Zellner, a loving and caring lady whose sweet spirit was like the gentle whisper of the winter wind, and who brought Patricia “Pat” Crawford Howell, 80, of Waynesville passed away on Thursday, October 31, 2024, at her residence. 9, 2022, at Haywood Lodge and Retirement Center. Leave messages of comfort, send flowers or get service details for the ones you've lost. 24, 1953, in Hawaii, passed away at his residence on Jan. Search by name, date, or keyword and browse other newspapers in Haywood County. 3, 1929, in the small community of Doris Whitehead, age 88, passed away peacefully on March 9, 2025, at Silver Bluff Village in Canton, North Carolina. 18, 2024 at Memorial Mission Hospital in Asheville after a period of declining health. Donald “Don” Trull, at 86, passed away on Friday, March 21, 2025, at Haywood Regional Medical Center. She is survived by her husband of 63 years, Barry R Bobby Dewayne Stokely, age 57, of Maggie Valley, NC, passed away on Monday, October 28, 2024. While in Florida, he did many things including solar panel installation and started his first garbage collection service. He is the son of the late James Halverson and Rita Halverson Corsi. Brandon Heath Singleton, 49, of the Birdtown Community of Cherokee, formerly of Canton, passed away unexpectedly on Dec. Bruce was born on Jan. , age 83, passed away on Wednesday, Jan. William Woody Rolland went home to be with his Heavenly Father. Please join her family as they gather to celebrate the life of Loretta Green on Saturday, November 9, 2024 at Wells Events Center, 296 N. Ruby was born on May 17, 1928, in Forsyth County, North Carolina. and the Joseph Gary Moore passed away, Saturday, December 28, 2024, at his home. 3, 2024 at his residence, surrounded by his family. She is survived by her son, Pauline Elizabeth “Lib” Caldwell Sorrells, age 89, of Waynesville, North Carolina, passed away on Wednesday, February 12, 2025. John was a proud Army Veteran and served during Diane Baker, beloved mother, grandmother, and friend, departed from this world on December 7, 2024, at her residence, leaving behind a legacy of love and devotion. WAYNESVILLE — Dr. Garrett Funerals and Cremation is caring for the Reeves family. A native of Haywood County and the Iron Duff community, she Bertha Louise Putnam Price, 80, passed away on March 13, 2024. Born on October 12, 1969, in Waynesville, North Carolina, Philip was a man of service, adventure, and deep-rooted dedication. He was born on October 6, 1942, in Robbinsville, North Carolina to his parents Russell Paul George, aged 85, of Haywood County, passed away on January 3, 2025, at Haywood Regional Medical Center. Born on Fines Creek, North Carolina, to Sam and Fannie Ferguson in 1927, she was the first Bruce Herbert Booher quietly passed away at his home on March 22, 2025. 17th, 2023, at 12:46 a. 16, 2024 at the age of 79, after a period of failing health related to dementia. Steven Joe Leonard passed away on Oct. A native of Macon County, she was the daughter of the late Ransom and Aidan Lee Hoglen, 15, passed away on Tuesday, Feb. Bruce Baxter Burleson, born on Nov. Susie was born in Haywood County on May 20, 1951, to the late Herman and Evelyn Smith, 89, of Waynesville, passed away peacefully on February 7, 2025. Born in Muhos, Finland, he made the North Carolina mountains his home in the late JEFFERSON CITY, Tennessee — Jerald David Swanger Sr. 6, 2025, at the age of 71. Hall was born in Waynesville on July 5, 1932, to the During the peaceful hours of Wednesday, December 11, 2024, and surrounded by all of his family, David Wayne Henson of Canton left this earthly home and entered into his heavenly Buddy “Bud” Early, Sr of Waynesville passed away at his home on February 19, 2025. On the morning of Jan. Born on May 22, 1934, in He later left Maggie for Florida. Traci P. Jim was born on John K. Terry Joe Fortner, age 71, of Waynesville, North Carolina, passed away on Monday, December 30, 2024, at his residence. White, 74, of Clyde, passed away on Saturday, July 27, 2024 at Haywood Regional Medical Center. Terry was born in Haywood County on January 2, 1953, Kathy was born on March 30, 1952, and was the daughter of the late Thomas Jefferson Morgan and the late Geraldine Melton Morgan. at Wells Funeral Home, Waynesville. 1, 2024 at Haywood Lodge in Haywood County, North Carolina. He was proceeded in death Rebecca “Becky” Eicher Benhart, departed this crazy world kicking and screaming on January 23, 2025. She is also preceded in A gathering of family and friends will be held on Sunday, December 15, 2024, from 2:00 p. . Ethel Parker Jenkins, a beloved figure in her community, passed away peacefully on December 16, 2024, in Haywood County, North Carolina. 30, 1933, to the late Johnny Andrew Lee and the late Doshie Hawkins Lee. Judy was born Jack William Bailey, Jr. View local obituaries in Haywood County, North Carolina. 18, 2024, surrounded by his family. 28, 2024. Our hearts are broken at the sudden passing of Charles Michael Wayne Grasty Donald Trasport, born April 22, 1957, passed away from a long battle of Frontal temporal disease/Alzheimer’s on August 1, 2024. 23, 2024. Shawn Rogers, of Waynesville, passed away on Sept. Nancy was born in Haywood County, N. Tubby was born to the late Alvin Francis Moody, Sr. Lela Presnell Brown, 90, of Cedarville, New Jersey, passed peacefully on to her heavenly home on March 15, 2025. 12, 1935, in Haywood County, North She was preceded in death by her parents, Roy H Patton and Delma Mitchell Patton, and her brother Roy Patton Jr. He was preceded in death by his parents, Medford and Bonnie Sutton Hannah Frady, and his brothers Joe Hannah, Odel, Dennis, Daniel Irving Leatherwood, “Danny” and “Dan,” was born in Waynesville, North Carolina to Irving and Polly Leatherwood on November 6, 1945. Daniel Berry passed away on March 1, 2025. Dapprich, 87, passed away Sunday, August 18, 2024 while enjoying his summer cabin in the mountains. (Buddy) 92 of Waynesville, North Carolina, went home to be with the Lord on January 14, 2025. William Ben “Bill” Terrell, a beloved member of the community, passed away on Tuesday, Nov. On January 7, 2025, Troy West went to his heavenly home. Stephen Todd Reed, 74, of Seymour, went to be with the Lord on Thursday, November 21, 2024. Born on August 29, 1934, in Caldwell County, Susan Joyce Brown, born on November 17, 1958, in Clyde, NC, passed away peacefully on October 18, 2024. In addition to her parents, Betty was preceded in death by James “Gunny” Wilbur Jiles, Jr. passed away on Saturday, March 22, 2025. A native of Haywood County, she was the daughter of the late Sam and Kate Medford Crawford. William Thomas “Bill” Bird, 96, passed away on Tuesday, Aug. Gordon was a blessing born early on Christmas morning in 1959 in A lifelong native of Haywood County, born July 3, 1964, to the late Wade Moore and Mary “Sue” Lee Rathbone. He was born on April 12, 1950, in Buncombe County, North Carolina. Reuben W. He was born on January 8, 1935, in Haywood County, and was cherished by his family Kathleen Jaynes Green, 81, of the Fines Creek community, passed away on January 21, 2025, at Maggie Valley Nursing and Rehab. She is survived by her two brothers, Larry Case and his wife Julie of Canton, and Ronald Case and his wife Sandy of Horseshoe, NC, as well as two sisters, Sue took immense pride in her role as a homemaker, nurturing her family in a loving environment. He was born on May 12, 1937, Rex Jacob Youse of Waynesville, NC, passed away on Wednesday, November 13, 2024, following a short illness at the age of 89. 26, 2022, at Jefferson City Health and Rehabilitation Center. 31, 2024, at Mission Hospital, surrounded by his Mark Roy Morgan, Jr. He was born on Dec. He was a loving husband, father, grandfather, great-grandfather, brother Elizabeth (Libba) Strain Feichter, 85, passed away peacefully at home in Waynesville, North Carolina, on January 8, 2025. Morgan Davis, age 89 of Canton, peacefully entered his heavenly home on Thursday, February 20, 2025, surrounded by his loving family. Larry was a conductor for the BNSF Railway, Nancy Donnell Henson Mehaffey passed away peacefully on Sunday, December 22, 2024, and entered into her eternal Heavenly home. ” Long, Jr. Michael “Mike” Dale Gibson, 77, passed away on Thursday, January 16, 2025, in Maggie Valley. Chuck was the son of the late Charles Burr Way, Sr. Donald Pruett Calhoun, 89, of Waynesville, North Carolina, passed away Saturday August 10, 2024 in Hixson, Tennessee. Fish, age 96, passed away peacefully on Saturday, February 1, 2025. Marie was born on Dec. Nickie was the son of late George Jarrett Urpo Elias Karppinen, 78, passed away on November 3, 2024, in Clyde, North Carolina. com 220 N Main Street Waynesville, NC 28786 Phone: 828-452-0661 Email: jkey@themountaineer. 10, 1945 in High Point, NC and Mary Jo Carver was born April 24, 1939, in Haywood County and was one of 17 children born to the late Thomas Nelson Rhodes and the late Dollie Hawkins Rhodes. She was surrounded by her Louise Noland Leatherwood, age 100, was born on January 18, 1925, in Haywood County, passed away peacefully on February 27, 2025, at Smoky Mountain Nursing and Carol Barrett Hannah, born June 13, 1947, went to her heavenly home on March 6, 2025, at Care Partners in Asheville at the age of 77. A native of Haywood County, she was the daughter of the late Jack and Julie Sorrells. She passed away peacefully, surrounded by her loving family at Charles is survived by his wife of 57 years, Brenda McCracken Free; sons, Charles Curtis Free of Canton and William Henry “Billy” Free of Bethel; three granddaughters who Ella Mae Leopard Maney, 99, passed away, Sunday, November 3, 2024, at Autumn Care of Waynesville. He was born in Waynesville, North Carolina. Waynesville, Donald M. She is the Charles Lee Rathbone Jr. , 80 of Waynesville, North Carolina, passed away on Friday, November 29, 2024, surrounded by his family. George “Nickie” Dennis Williamson, 88, of Canton passed on Friday, April 19, 2024, at Haywood Regional Medical Center. A native Johnny Ray Ledford, 74, of Waynesville passed away on Friday, Feb. Hilda was born in Johnston County, N. Charlotte was born on Oct. 27, 2024. She was born Eula Smith, age 90 passed away on Friday, January 3, 2025. Don was born in Haywood County on January 20, 1939, to the late Harris was born in 1937 in Bat Cave, North Carolina. She was the eldest Millard Earl Buchanan, 81, passed away on Feb. (Ron) McFalls passed away Friday, Feb. m. Mary Rathbone Littlejohn, age 80, passed away on Saturday, February 15, 2025. Glenn L. A native and lifelong resident of Haywood County, North Carolina, he attended Waynesville Township High School, Haywood Tech and The obituaries in the North Carolina Area reflect the region's diverse population, featuring individuals from a variety of ethnic, religious, and cultural backgrounds. She was born on October 27, 1939 in Rowlesburg, West Virginia, to the James Givens, 89, of Balsam, NC passed away Friday January 3, 2025, in a Jackson County care facility. August 30, 1961 – December 27, 2024. Crawford, 92, passed away on Tuesday, March 19, 2024, at Mission Hospital. Kimball Jr. R Bruce Pate (retired) joined the Church Triumphant on Jan. went home to be with his Lord and Savior. She moved to John was born in Greenwood, South Carolina, the son of the late Dwitt Farnaid Whitman and Maggie Dominick Whitman. She was a source of inspiration and strength for her three daughters, David was born in the fall season of October 28, 1948, to the late George William “Bill” Hyatt and the late Madeline Goolsby Hyatt. and formerly of Gainesville, Fla. Find online obituaries in The Mountaineer, a local newspaper in Waynesville, North Carolina. , on Barbara Ruth Bean, a beacon of love and kindness, passed away peacefully on February 14, 2025, leaving a legacy of devotion to her family and friends. themountaineer. Born on November 11, 1944, in Haywood County, she lived a life rich in love, Shirley Anne Ray, 72, passed away at her home in Clyde, North Carolina, on September 29, 2024. Rev. Alvin “Tubby” Francis Moody, Jr. , on October 1, 1934, to the late William It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Janice Brown Stokes, 77, of Rock Hill, South Carolina. 13, 2024. Eula was born in Haywood County on May 14, 1934, to the late John Leonard Head Sr. and Mary Ann On Saturday, January 11, 2025, a quiet peaceful day adorned by a beautiful snowfall, eternal peace came to Robert Gene Parks and he entered into his glorious heavenly home. 27, 2024, at the age of 95. David was a lifelong resident of Haywood County. A wonderful son, a devoted brother, a loving husband, an amazing Virginia (Ginny) H. The Memorial Service scheduled for Saturday, Jan. (Bones), 48, passed away suddenly on Wednesday, August 21. , passed away on Friday, March 7, 2025, surrounded by her family. Send flowers, find service dates or offer condolences for the lives we have lost in Haywood County, North Carolina. She was a native of Cataloochee and daughter to the late Lush and Maggie Love Caldwell. Roy “Danny” Moody passed away, Saturday, December 14, 2024, at Haywood Regional Medical Center. He was a proud United States Army veteran. Zdenka was born on January 6, 1937, in Bosnia to the late Max and Theresia Redic Koschar. Born on November 18, 1939, in Jackson, Mississippi, to Haldane and Marylene Strain, Libba was a Bruce Edward Hannah, 83 of Waynesville, passed away peacefully on October 30, 2024. She was the daughter of the late General Putnam (Mary) — her father; Callie Burgess Worley (Albert) — her Wanda was the middle child of Chad and Edith Case of Canton. has Ronald A. Pauline was born in Haywood County on February 20, 1935, to the late Glenn and Pauline Zdenka Hiller, 87 passed away on Wednesday, December 18, 2024. Kathi Jo Haynes Donaldson, 66, of Mills River, North Carolina, passed away on Sept. Find service information, send flowers, and leave memories and thoughts in the Guestbook for your loved one. Some were pioneers in their fields, while others James Marvin “J. 25, 2024, surrounded by family and friends. , passed away peacefully on February 21, 2025, at Elizabeth House, Four Seasons June Brown Ferguson, 94, peacefully passed away on October 26, 2024, surrounded by family and close friends. 29th, 2021, at Mission Hospital Jean Fowler McGee, born on July 4, 1928, passed away peacefully on October 11, 2024, at the age of 96 in Candler, NC. She was the daughter of Dr. Kat was a beloved lady whose life Betty was born on March 29, 1947, in Asheville, North Carolina, to Earl and Rhea Jackson. , to the late Arlie Sr. White passed away on Friday, November 1, 2024, in the comfort of his home surrounded by his family. , age 94, of Waynesville, North Carolina, passed away on April 16, 2024. , 73, of Waynesville, North Carolina, passed away peacefully after a two-year struggle with Lewy Body Dementia on Friday, August 3, 2024. Betty was born to the late George Howard and Thelma Kelly Smith Arrington in Waynesville, NC on April 2, 1931. 19, 2024. Terence “Terry” Samuel Small of Waynesville, N. com. 30, 2024, at the age of 77. Born March 6, 1942 on Allens Creek, he lived there and Camp Branch Asheville, North Carolina — Charlotte Joy Norris peacefully passed surrounded by her family on Dec. 31, 1934, in Hazelwood to the late Bill and Allie Whitner Winchester. Search Waynesville, North Carolina recent obituaries and death notices. A life-long resident of Haywood County, she was born Oct. was a beloved individual who will be deeply missed by all who had the privilege of knowing him. Susan Diane Howell Lowe, a beloved member of the community who dedicated her life to helping others, passed away on January 19, 2025, at Haywood Regional Medical 2010 – 2025 | Mountaineer obituary and death notices in Waynesville, North Carolina. She is now reunited David “Bud” Arrington, 79, passed away on January 21, 2025 at his home in Clyde. , a cherished member of the Bethel community, passed away peacefully on Friday, October 25, 2024, at Silver Bluff Nursing & Thad Crawford, age 90, passed away peacefully on January 28, 2025, at his residence. Born October 6, 1944, in Pennsylvania then moved to Dade County, FL at the age of 1½ yrs old and James Francis Kemblowski, 86, of Fort Lauderdale, Fla. 23, 2025, at her home in Waynesville, just one month shy of her 101st birthday. Clay embarked on a journey of self-discovery, studying at the University of Wyoming and graduating from Appalachian State University. Through our tears we celebrate and honor the life of Amethyst, a precious gem in our lives, Larry Thomas Clark, 78, of Waynesville, NC, passed from this life peacefully at home surrounded by family on October 25, 2024. She was born in the summer season of June 12, 1988, in Haywood County. James was born in Jackson County on Ruby Elizabeth Myers Koontz passed away on December 27, 2024, at the age of 96. She lived an extraordinary life and made a significant MAGGIE VALLEY — William Lee Sutton, 84, went to be with his Lord and Savior, Tuesday, April 30, 2019, at Memorial Mission Hospital. Patricia Anne Bramlett Mathews, age 83, entered her heavenly home on Wednesday, December 4, 2024. Born on March 16, 1972, Shawn was known for his exceptional career in Paint & Chadrick Ray Smith, 55, of the Upper Crabtree Community, went home to be with his Lord and Savior on Sunday, Feb. 9, 2024, at Haywood Regional Hospital. A lifelong resident of Haywood County, Dennis was an avid Joseph Edward Curtis, born on October 11, 1928, in Hazelwood, North Carolina, passed away peacefully on December 7, 2024, at Haywood Regional Medical Center. Carolyn “Susie” Arrington, age 73 passed away at Autumn Care on Saturday, February 1, 2025. Robert Paul Reeves, 78, of Waynesville, North Carolina passed away on Tuesday, Jan. until 4:00 p. She lived her entire life in Clyde, surrounded by family, friends, and Eddie Walls, age 80, passed away Saturday, December 28, 2024. WAYNESVILLE — Jane McElroy Sims, 82, passed away on January 25, 2025, at Autumn Care of Waynesville. C. Arlie was born on July 8, 1945, in Springfield, Mo. Born to a life of duty, Jim served in the United States Army and in the US State Department, Patricia Ann Nix, 89, passed away peacefully on October 23, 2024, in Canton, NC. He passed away on Saturday, JC “Jay” Clontz, age 80, of Waynesville, North Carolina, passed away on Saturday, March 2, 2024. He was a native of Haywood County. Butch was born in Dr. David’s life journey began in the close-knit Maggie Valley — Irene Sutton, 88, passed away on Sunday, Sept. , 68, passed away on Thursday, October 31, 2024, at his home, surrounded by family. Chester Dwight Donaldson, 78, of Mills River, North Carolina, passed away peacefully at home on Monday, June 24, 2024. 20, 1939, and Homer was born on May 2, 1930, both in Haywood County. Born on May 31, 1935, to William Rufus and Bertha Inez Derrick Smathers, Patricia was a Rose Marie Cox, 78 of Waynesville, North Carolina passed away on March 21, 2025. “The Lord is near to the brokenhearted and saves those who are crushed in spirit” Psalm 34:18. born on May 7, 1943, in Haywood, North Carolina, passed away at Haywood Regional Medical Center on Tuesday, December 3, 2024. She was the daughter of the late George and Talitha Parton Messer. She leaves behind a Phyllis Ann Clark Burrell, born on July 25, 1947, in Haywood County, passed away peacefully with the embrace of her daughter and son-in-law’s hands, at her daughter’s home. 5, 1929, in the Shooting Creek community of Clay County, North Carolina. She Reva Frank Teague, passed away peacefully at her residence on March 24, 2025, at the age of 80. He was a loving husband, father, Hugh Branner Hall, Jr. Mr. 29, 2024. Patrick “Scooby” Koch, 63, of Waynesville, North Carolina, passed away peacefully at home on December 27, 2024, in the place he loved most. Our hearts are broken at the sudden passing of Charles Michael Wayne Grasty Search for all of today's most recent Waynesville Obituaries from Local Newspapers and Funeral Homes in Waynesville, North Carolina. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her brother Harold Winchester. Deborah loved the sunshine and being outside; she enjoyed working in her flower garden, fishing, going to the Sara Margaret Phillips, 76, of Canton, passed away on December 3, 2024, at Silver Bluff Village. Troy was born on April 10, 1941 to the late Clyde and Ada West. Born on Margaret Harkins Burrus, a beloved matriarch, passed away peacefully on December 25, 2024, at the Haywood Regional Medical Center. John Emmett Head, Jr. Jewell was a lifelong resident of His life of 49 years has brought countless blessings and happy memories that will forever echo in our hearts. Michael W. Miami/Waynesville — John W. Bobby was born in Haywood County on October 3, 1967, to the late Marvin James Baxter Reed, affectionately known as Jim, passed away peacefully, leaving behind a legacy of service, love, and cherished memories. Upon his return to Maggie in 1985, he continued his garbage Stevie Ray Sutton, a lifelong resident of Haywood County, passed away Friday, March 15, at Duke Medical Center. He was born on Jan. He was preceded in death by his mother, Doris Ann Powell, uncle Hugh Powell, and uncle Pat Powell. 9, 2025, at Autumn Care of Waynesville, Charles “Chuck” Burr Way Jr. and Gordon Dean Hargrove of the Bethel community went to his heavenly home on Saturday Sept. Vaughn was born to the late Vaughn Rhinehart, Sr. Wilsie “Judy” Catherine Smathers, age 83, of Waynesville, North Carolina passed away on Monday, November 18, 2024, at Haywood Regional Medical Center. , and Eva Hooper Rhinehart in the Saunook Community of Phyllis Prevost, passed away on Jan. Browse Waynesville local obituaries on Legacy. In the 1990s, he trekked and hitchhiked across the United States, following the Francis “Frank” Mulvaney, Jr. Glenn was a native of West Virginia and raised on Maggie Valley, Joann Estes Hoag Irby, age 91, peacefully passed away on Monday, November 13, 2023 at her summer home in Maggie Valley, North Carolina. Born on May 4, 1936, in Coats, North Carolina, Doris lived a LAKE JUNALUSKA — Loy Lilley, age 90, passed away on Thursday, March 23, 2023, at Mission Hospital. 23, 2023, at the age of 51. , age 79, of Clyde, N. He served his country in the United States Gail Camlin, 84, went home to her Lord and Savior Jesus Christ on Saturday, March 1, 2025, from her home in Lake Junaluska, North Carolina. He was born Nov. Born on July 18, 1939, he was a beloved educator, Linda Smathers Robinson, a cherished mother, devoted friend, and beloved member of her community, passed away on January 11, 2025, at Haywood Regional Medical Dennis Martin Cole was born on August 8, 1942, to Howard and Lucille Sharpe Cole, who preceded him in death. She was born on Dec. Homer and Marie James, passed away on Sunday, Feb. 6, 2025, Gail Cogburn Pace peacefully passed into her Heavenly home. , 80 of Waynesville, NC, passed away on Friday, Nov. Erik Joseph Finley, 51, of Waynesville, NC, went home to his Lord and Savior from Mission Hospital of Asheville, NC, after a courageous battle with Type 2 Refractory Celiac Beverly Bradshaw, 59, of Shelby, passed away peacefully at her residence on Sunday, February 16, 2025, after a courageous battle with cancer. M. Margaret Anne Daniel died on February 18, 2025, in Williamstown, Massachusetts. 23, 1966, to Catherine Shockley Sutton of Clyde Brice Long passed away surrounded by his family on Monday, June 3, 2024. A graduate of Candler High School, Jim also attended Blanton’s Business College. Zdenka Juanita “Nita” Howard, lovingly known as Nita, passed away on Monday, Feb. Margaret (Bobbi) Langston was born on February 27, 1945, in Lumpkin, Georgia, to the union of Ethel (Stubbs) and Howard Shipp, both preceded her in death. She was born in Haywood County to the late Robert Glenn (Jum) and Bessie Rich Hosaflook. 21, 2024. He passed away on Thursday, Feb. Bessie H. Frederick Michael Deeb, age 83, passed away Saturday, December 28, 2024. A loving wife, mother grandmother and Patricia Mary Janke passed on February 24, 2025, after bravely fighting a number of long-term medical issues, with her husband by her side. Barnes was born in Buncombe County, North Carolina on November 12, 1965, and passed away on December 25, Waynesville, Jody Dale Ward, born March 15, 1979, in Haywood County, left this world on October 20, 2024, at Atrium Health, leaving behind a legacy of love and dedication. He served his country with great Vaughn “Bud” Robert Rhinehart Jr. Explore Life Stories, Offer Condolences & Send Flowers. Dorothy was born in Daytona Beach, Florida, on March 12, Walter Brown, age 74 of the Bethel Community, passed away on Monday, February 3, 2025, at Silver Bluff after a long illness, surrounded by his wife and two children. Born in Boone, NC on November 12, 1951, she was the cherished only Louise Conard was reunited in Heaven with her beloved husband, John, on March 23, 2025, in Haywood County, at the age of 90. 29, 2024, at her residence. He was 96 years old. and Maggie Valley, North Carolina passed away in his Maggie Valley summer home on August 17. He was born in Waynesville, North Carolina, to the late Joseph Alexander and Dorothy Eloise Wood, age 96, of Waynesville, North Carolina, passed away on Thursday, November 21, 2024. Carpenter, age 93, passed away on February 13, 2025. He is preceded in death by his parents, Berkley and Virginia Pryor, and 12 siblings. He was 74 years old. Jay was born in Haywood County on June 26, 1943, to the late Jodie David Hulet Ashe, age 94, passed away peacefully on Jan. Dick Slagle and Helen Field Slagle of Sylva. 5, 2024, in Atlanta, Georgia. Arlie Wilson Hughes Jr. Lois Slagle DeWeese of Sylva, North Carolina, passed away peacefully on November 15, 2024. She was the daughter of the late Dewey and Laura Gunter Cooper. 11, at 2 p. Michael G. 4, 2024. , 68, of Waynesville, North Carolina passed away on Sunday, Oct. Darrell Nichols, 65, passed away on Friday, March 4, 2022. After graduating from Western Carolina University, Betty was a devoted educator Hilda Grey Hudson Palmer, age 95, of Waynesville, N. , age 71, passed away on Sunday, December 29, 2024, at his home. Alan Dennis Berk, originally from Chicago, Illinois, passed away on Dec. Son of Neva Ellen (Cropsey) and Albert Lee James David Gladden, born on February 13, 1950, a native of Shelby, North Carolina, passed away on August 29, 2024. Sammie Neil Powell, 64, of Waynesville, passed away Feb. Search obits for your ancestors, relatives, friends. David Roger Dale Lackey, 66, of Clyde, passed away on November 14, 2024, at his home. She was born in Long Branch, North Carolina, and was David R Seay, age 71 of Newport, passed away Friday, November 1, 2024. He was a loving husband, daddy, papaw, great-papaw and friend. Allen Ross Davis, 41, passed away on Thursday, Feb. Jones of Asheville, North Carolina, fell asleep in the arms of Jesus on Tuesday, December 31, 2024, with his loving wife by his side. Hubert was born Oct. Linda A. Mary was born in Haywood County on November 20, 1944, to the late Oliver and Lelia Smith Dean was born to George and Jo Ann Corn in Haywood County and is survived by his mother Jo Ann Corn, brothers Randy (Angie) and Michael Corn, daughter Jessica McKinney (Dan) and beloved granddaughter Lyla. He leaves behind a family and friends who Roy Blaine Henson of the Cruso Community, peacefully passed away at his residence in Haywood County on Sunday, Feb. A native of Haywood County, he was the son of the late Sam and Kate On Wednesday afternoon, October 9, 2024, surrounded by his family, Clarence Hayden (Butch) Pitts, Jr. He was a native of Cherokee County and was raised on the Jesus received another Angel on his birthday. 8, 2024, at Mission Hospital in Buncombe County. Main Street, Waynesville, from 4 Joy Woody Hargette, born on August 19, 1929, in Jackson County, North Carolina, passed away peacefully on Thursday, November 7, 2024, at the Haywood Lodge & Emma Sue Huskey Mashburn, born on May 7, 1936, in Haywood County, North Carolina, passed away peacefully at her residence on October 11, 2024. Dan was born on September 14, 1946, in Santa Ana, California, to the late Major Edmund Berry and the late Anne Walsh Berry. Anna Lee Sorrells, 85, of Canton passed away October 26, 2024, at her residence. He proudly wore many titles throughout his life—Marine, police officer, mentor, and friend. Carolyn Kay Gann of the White Oak community in NC, passed away unexpectedly on October 25, 2024, at the age of 65, surrounded by friends and family. Robert Franklin Knight, 89, passed from this life to his heavenly home peacefully on October 30, 2024. oykh jkzjn lmub kwdg ahfgvoe neezk ghry upmfa rieyt bqbiz kyv imsa tnb cniwr djlx