Waynesville, NC Obituaries

Robert "Bobby" Wayne Uttley Robert "Bobby" Wayne Uttley passed on May 12, 2026, at the age of 41. He was born on October 19, 1984, in Columbia, SC, to James "Jimmy" Uttley and Michele "Mickie" Brookl...

Carl David Campbell, Sr. Carl David Campbell Sr., 83, of Waynesville passed away surrounded by his family at HRMC on May 12th. Carl was born on Dec 28th, 1942 in DeLand, FL, where he was raised alo...

Paul Harvey Daniel Paul Harvey Daniel passed away on May 12, 2026, at the age of 82. Paul was born on January 16, 1944, in Washington, DC, to the late Harvey and Mildred Raper Daniel. He enjoyed tra...

Linda Joyce Williamson January 2, 1943 - May 10, 2026 Linda Joyce Williamson, 83 went home to be with the Lord on Sunday May 10, 2026. Linda was born in Newport News, Virginia on January 2, 1943, to...

Yvonne Marie Ridgeway Yvonne Marie Ridgeway passed away Sunday, May 10, 2026. She was born in LaGrange, GA on May 9, 1950 to the late Grady Willis and Novyce "Dottie" Barnes. Yvonne enjoyed working...

Wilma Jean Mull Smathers With deep sorrow we announce that Wilma Jean Mull Phillips Smathers, age 89, has gone home to be with the Lord after passing away at her residence in Canton, NC on May 6, 202...

Shandle Wilkes Shandle Wilkes passed on May 5, 2026, a local to Haywood County. She enjoyed working with her daddy, her fur babies, talking and texting her friends and family. She loved to collec...

William Harrison Smith William Harrison Smith, of Waynesville, passed away on May 1, 2026, at the age of 93, surrounded by love and the presence of those closest to him. William was a man deeply dev...

Patti Rose Rathbone Patti Rose Rathbone passed on April 26, 2026, at the age of 72. Patti was born in Haywood County on November 26, 1953, to the late Joe and Frankie Frazier Leming. Patti enjoyed wo...

Jean Watkins Gruner Jean Watkins Gruner, 87, passed away peacefully April 24th at her home in Clyde, NC. Jean was born August 27, 1938 in Flushing, Queens, NY to Paul and Mabel (Hargrove) Watk...

Darlene Hannah passed on April 17, 2026, at the age of 72. Born on May 7, 1953, in Waynesville, NC. Darlene is preceded in death by her parents, William "Jack" and Evleen Russell; brothers, Dale Rus...

Walter A. Miner III July 19, 1944 – April 14, 2026 Walter A. Miner III, born July 19, 1944 in the Bronx, New York, and raised in Elmwood Park, New Jersey, was a man of warmth, hard work, and an unsha...

Mr. James Leslie McFalls, 90, of Waynesville, passed away on Monday, April 13, 2026. He was born in Morganton, NC on February 9, 1936, the son of the late William Henry McFalls and Ruth Mae Mull McFal...

Frances Irene Powell Fisher Frances Irene Powell Fisher passed on April 7, 2026, at the age of 96. Frances was born in Jackson County, NC, on March 11, 1930, to the late Walter and Gathie Mathis Powe...

Katherine "Kathy" Murray Acuti Katherine "Kathy" Murray Acuti passed on April 3, 2026, at the age of 72. She was born in Chicago, IL on August 8, 1953, to the late Earl and Louise Pfau Murray. Kathy ...

Ernestine Ketner Wyatt Ernestine Ketner Wyatt passed on April 1, 2026, at the age of 78. Ernestine was born on May 7, 1947, in Maggie Valley, NC, to the late Ernest and Sally Knight Ketner. She was e...

Clara Jo Warren Beloved Mama and Nanny Clara Jo Warren, age 66 left this world from her home on Balsam and was welcomed into the arms of Jesus, her Lord and Savior, on March 27, 2026. Clara Jo was b...

David Charles Traynham David Charles Traynham, 80, passed away peacefully on March 24th in Waynesville, NC. Born the tenth child on July 21st, 1945, he always possessed a strong passion for music and...

Linda Nicholas Johnson Linda Nicholas Johnson, age 76, passed on March 23, 2026, at Silver Bluff Nursing and Rehabilitation. Linda was born in Fort Campbell, KY on January 26, 1950, to the late James...

Randal "Randy" Earl Standridge Randal "Randy" Earl Standridge passed on March 14, 2026, at the age of 74. Randal was born on October 18, 1951, in Hapeville, Georgia, to the late Earl and Agnes McPher...

Patricia Doyle Bosarge Patricia Doyle Bosarge, widow of Wade Bosarge, passed away on March 12,2026. She was preceded in death by her sons, Jeremiah and Daniel Bray. Patricia is surv...

Reverend Charles Eugene Payne Reverend Charles Eugene Payne, 69, of Waynesville, went home to be with the Lord on February 27, 2026, surrounded by his loving family. Born in Madison County on Februar...

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...

Robert Arlo Short, Jr, affectionately known as “Flyrod”, 72, of Waynesville, NC, passed away peacefully February 24, 2026 at his home surrounded by family. He was born to the late Robert A Short, Sr....

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...