Waynesville, NC Obituaries

Eugene Rayford Cullin Jr. Eugene Rayford Cullin Jr., age 86, passed away on Tuesday, February 24, 2026, at the age of 86. Eugene was born in Haywood County on January 26, 1940, to the late Rayford S...

Reverend Dr. Joseph Cecil Saunders Joseph Cecil Saunders, age 90, of Asheville, NC, passed away on February 18, 2026. Joe was born September 5, 1935 in Macon County to the late Walter Cleveland...

Zdenko "Stan" Stanley Koschar Zdenko "Stan" Stanley Koschar passed away on February 15, 2026, at the age of 86. Stan was born on October 16, 1939, in Bosnia-Herzegovina to the late Maximillian and Te...

Linda Rozella Hill Buchanan Linda Rozella Hill Buchanan, 83, of Waynesville, North Carolina, passed away peacefully on February 14, 2026. Born on December 21, 1942, in Waynesville, Linda was a member...

Barbara Louise Briggs Barbara Louise Briggs, 93, of Maggie Valley, North Carolina, passed away peacefully on February 14, 2026. Barbara was born on October 27, 1932, in Springfield, OH to the late Ja...

David Curtis Reams Jr. was born on November 16, 1953, in Jacksonville, Florida where he resided until his illness. He passed away on February 11, 2026, at the age of 72. He moved to Waynesville, North...

Jeff Green Jeffrey Allen Green, age 72 of Waynesville, NC passed away February 10, 2026. He was born on March 17, 1953, in Haywood County to the late Lewis Nathaniel Green “Sug” and the late Mariam ...

Shaun Lee Conard With heavy hearts we announce the passing of Shaun Lee Conard, age 47, on Friday, February 6, 2026. He was a beloved son, father, brother, uncle and a family man, whose life was full...

Betty Jean Hensley Betty Jean Hensley, born on October 19, 1936, in Sylva, North Carolina, passed away on February 8, 2026, at the age of 89. She was a resident of Waynesville, North Carolina. She i...

Randal (Randy) Davis Carlson On February 6, 2026 following a courageous battle with cancer, Randal (Randy) Davis Carlson went to his eternal home with the Lord Jesus Christ. Randy was born to Arthur ...

Stanley Ray Storey Stanley Ray Storey, 76 passed away on February 5, 2026. Stanley was born on July 25, 1949, in Newnan, Georgia, to the late Johnny and Helen Thurston Storey. Stanley was an avid m...

Gary Michael Coggins Gary Michael Coggins, 76, of Candler, North Carolina, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, February 4, 2026, after a hard-fought battle with cancer. Born on October 13, 1949, in ...

Ruthie "Lannie" Elaine Putnam Huston, known as Lannie, was born on August 28, 1958, in Waynesville, North Carolina. She passed away on January 31, 2026, at the age of 67. Lannie was a resident of Wayn...

Shirley Jones Hooper Shirley Jones Hooper of Canton North Carolina, formerly of Macon Georgia, passed away on January 31, 2026, at the age of 90. She was born in Buncombe County NC June 1, 1935, to ...

Bruce Monroe Johnson Bruce Monroe Johnson, born on January 1, 1938, in Menomonee Falls, Wisconsin, passed away on January 30, 2026, at the age of 88. He was a resident of Waynesville, North Carolina....

Raymond Roger LeBoeuf RAYMOND ROGER LEBOEUF a.k.a. Pop, was born on January 9, 1934, and passed away peacefully surrounded by his family on January 29, 2026. He was 92 years young. He is survived b...

Elizabeth Bradley Fleming Elizabeth Bradley Fleming went to be with the Lord on January 29, 2026, surrounded by love. Born August 5, 1954, she was a devoted mother, cherished grandmother, beloved si...

Judy Sellers Morton Judy Sellers Morton, born on January 25, 1953, in Sylva, North Carolina, passed away on January 27, 2026, at the age of 73. She was preceded in death by her parents, Homer and El...

Benny Hugh Mashburn Benny Hugh Mashburn, born on April 4, 1939, in Waynesville, North Carolina, passed away on January 26, 2026, at the age of 86. Benny was a resident of Waynesville, North Carolina....

David Barto “Sonny” Vance, Sr. David Barto “Sonny” Vance, Sr., age 89, entered his heavenly home, 1/22/2026, after a long battle with Parkinson’s and Dementia. A native of Haywood County, David was b...

Hilda Lucille Parks Hollingsworth Hilda Lucille Parks Hollingsworth went to be with the Lord on Thursday, January 22, 2026. Hilda was born in Haywood County on June 11, 1930, to the late Lillie Parks...

Helen Juanita McDaniel Helen Juanita McDaniel, age 88, passed away on Tuesday, January 20, 2026. Helen was born in Haywood County on July 4, 1937, to the late Wade and Vera Price McDaniel. Helen abs...

Bonnie Margaret Wilson Beck Bonnie Wilson Beck, age 83, went to be with the Lord on Tuesday, January 20, 2026. Bonnie was born in Haywood County on February 16, 1942, to the late William and Ruth And...

Ralph "Junior" McKinley Surrett Jr. Ralph “Junior” McKinley Surrett, Jr., 86, Cary, NC, passed peacefully in his sleep January 18, 2026,after a long, courageous battle with cancer. Son of the late R...

Trevor Nigel Lewis Trevor Nigel Lewis was born on August 21, 1956, in Ealing, United Kingdom. He passed away peacefully and surrounded with love on January 18, 2026, at the age of 69. Trevor was a re...

Ray Stuart Shetley Ray Stuart Shetley, passed away on January 15, 2026, at the age of 84. Born in Haywood County, NC, on June 8, 1941, Ray was the son of the late Ray Flint Shetley and Lorena Kate Ma...

Leland Burns Today, we gather with heavy hearts, yet also with deep gratitude, as we remember and celebrate the life of Leland Burns—a beloved son, brother, family member, and friend. Though Leland’s...

Clarine Carver Smith Clarine Carver Smith, a lifelong resident of Haywood County and member of Hemphill Baptist Church, passed away on January 10, 2026, at the age of 92, surrounded by love, care, an...

Mr. Oscar J McCarter, age 85, of Waynesville, North Carolina passed away on Friday, January 2, 2026.

Marion Karin Scanlon Marion Karin Scanlon, born on January 13, 1939, in Munich, Germany, passed away at the CarePartners Solace Center on January 7, 2026, at the age of 86. She was a resident of Ashe...

Jane McCracken Anderson Jane McCracken Anderson, age 97, of Waynesville, NC passed away surrounded by family in her home on January 7, 2026. Jane was born on October 4, 1928, to Wayne R. McCracken a...

In Loving Memory of Mary Renda Zecher Mary Zecher, 95, passed peacefully on New Year’s Day 2026, closing a long and beautiful chapter of a life defined by love, joy, and unwavering spirit. Born on Se...

Ronald Kent "Ron" Gough Ronald Kent “Ron” Gough, 79, passed away on December 28, 2025, in Asheville, North Carolina. He was born on June 12, 1946, in Waynesville, North Carolina, to Robert Paul Gough...

David Ferguson Swain IV David Ferguson Swain IV, of Hendersonville, North Carolina, was called home on December 25, 2025, at the age 95. David was born on August 1, 1930, in Pottsville, Pennsylvania...

Michael James Boyle Michael James Boyle, 80, died peacefully at home in Lake Junaluska, North Carolina, on December 17, 2025. His wife, Marcia, was with him throughout his long illness. He faced canc...

Sydney Leonard Greene passed away on December 14, 2025, at the age of 92. He was born on May 24, 1933, in Haywood County, North Carolina. Sydney was a resident of Waynesville, North Carolina. Sydney ...

Mary “Lib” Elizabeth Johnson Councilman Mary “Lib” Elizabeth Johnson Councilman, age 92, passed away on Friday, December 12, 2025. Lib was born in Robeson County, NC on March 13, 1933, to the late He...

James "Bobby" Robert Hill James "Bobby" Robert Hill, age 71, passed away on December 7, 2025. Bobby was born in Haywood County, NC on December 6, 1954, to the late Claude "Pete" William Hill, Jr. and...

Daniel "Dan" Monroe Robinson Daniel "Dan" Monroe Robinson, age 82, passed away on December 7, 2025. Dan was born on September 5, 1943, in Newport News, VA to the late Albert and Mildred Marlow Robins...

Ella Mae Lanning Ella Mae Lanning age 86 of Waynesville, NC passed away on December 7, 2025, She was born in Jackson County, NC on October 20, 1939 to the late Delos Dexter and Myrtle Massingale Fa...

Joyce Aileen Young Hedrick Joyce Aileen Young Hedrick of Asheville, North Carolina passed away November 24th at the age of 92. As a believer in Christ, she now lives restored with Him in heaven. Joyc...

Ruthann Cornetet Ruthann Cornetet, born on July 6, 1941, passed away on November 23, 2025, at the age of 84. She was a resident of Waynesville, North Carolina. Left to cherish her memory is her hu...

Priscilla Alice Lindsey January 31, 1942 – November 20, 2025 Priscilla Alice Lindsey, 83, of Clyde, North Carolina, passed away peacefully on November 20, 2025. She was born on January 31, 1942, in ...

Myra Carolyn (Norton) Holland Myra Carolyn (Norton) Holland, 73, passed away on Wednesday, November 19, 2025, surrounded by her family. Born in Macon County, Myra was the daughter of the late Charle...

Richard S. Caldwell, 80, of Clyde, North Carolina, went to be with the Lord on November 19, 2025. Richard was born on February 22, 1945, in Waynesville, North Carolina, to Johnny Caldwell Sr. and Dol...

Waynesville, NC & Morristown, TN With deep sorrow, gratefulness of opportunity and endearing love, we announce the passing of Chief Warrant Officer 3 Billy “Bill” Gray Price who crossed the threshold...

In Loving Memory of Carrie Rene'Marie Coston August 17, 1967 - November 18, 2025. With profound love and deep sorrow, we honor the beautiful life and spirit of Carrie Rene'Marie Coston, who transit...

Barbara Nell Bryson Freeman Barbara Nell Bryson Freeman, age 83, passed away on November 14, 2025. Barbara was born in Sylva, NC on July 14, 1942, to the late Hubert Clingman and Nellie June McDonald...

Jean Wilde Rhymer Robinson Jean Wilde Rhymer Robinson, 91, died on November 10, 2025. She was the daughter of the late William G. and Bertie Battles Wilde. She was preceded in death by her husband, ...

Winifred Ann Warren, born on March 9, 1931, in Waynesville, North Carolina, passed away on November 9, 2025, at the age of 94. Winifred was preceded in life by her husband Garland Warren, her brother...