Waynesville, NC Obituaries

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...

M/Sgt Thomas Kaye M/Sgt Thomas Kaye (USAF Ret.) caught the final launch of aircraft to the other side on November 1, 2025. Hopefully he will meet many friends. Thomas is survived by his wife, Nell ...

Fidel Rodriguez Fidel Rodriguez, born in Cuba on July 11, 1938, passed away on November 3, 2025, at the age of 87. He was a resident of Flat Rock, North Carolina. A visitation will be held at Garret...

John Monroe Moore John Monroe Moore, born June 1st, 1940 and was a lifelong resident of Haywood County. He was called home on November 4th, 2025. Where he went to school or where he worked is not i...

Barbara Janice Pawlowski Klonowski Barbara Janice Pawlowski Klonowski, age 87, of Waynesville, NC passed away on Friday, October 31, 2025, at Autumn Care Nursing and Rehab. Barbara was born in Chicag...

Edith Grant McKinney Edith Grant McKinney, age 91, of Canton, NC passed away on Wednesday, October 29, 2025. Edith was born in Haywood County, NC, on December 24, 1933, to the late Albert and Ollie M...

Richard Brent Ziegler, (Brent), 69, passed away peacefully at home surrounded by family on October 25, 2025, after a courageous battle with pancreatic cancer. He and his beloved wife, Nanci (Hargreave...

Charles Thomas Bridges Charles Thomas Bridges, age 90, of Clyde, NC passed away on Saturday, October 25, 2025. Charles was born in Haywood County, NC on July 9, 1935, to the late Marion "Buster" Thom...

Albert Wayne Lanning Albert Wayne Lanning, age 74, of Clyde, North Carolina passed away on Wednesday, October 22, 2025. He was born in Haywood County on April 1, 1951 to the late Melvin and Elizabet...

William Michael McClure, age 78, of Waynesville, North Carolina passed away on Wednesday, October 15, 2025. William was born in Waynesville, North Carolina. William is survived by his spouse, Phylli...

A life of love, hard work, service and faith Albert Reeves Allen, 78, of Waynesville, North Carolina, died at the Charles George Department of Veterans Affairs Medical Center on October 10th. He is s...

Louis A. Sasso, Jr. Louis Sasso died peacefully on October 9, 2025 in Waynesville, NC after a long battle with chronic kidney disease. Louis was born in Boston, Massachusetts on January 6, 1936 and ...

Richard Craig Baker, 69, of Waynesville, North Carolina, passed away Thursday, October 2, at home after a courageous and hard-fought battle with cancer. Richard was born in Camden, TN, on November 2...

Eugene "Gene" McKinley Ferguson Eugene “Gene” McKinley Ferguson, a lifelong resident and proud multi-generational native of Haywood County, passed away on October 2nd at the age of 81. Born and rai...

Melinda Louise Perkins Le Roy Melinda Louise Perkins Le Roy, 81, passed away on Tuesday, September 23, 2025. Melinda was born on August 19, 1944, in Albany, N.Y. to Dr. James E. Perkins and Anna Fra...

Regina Coleman Barnett Regina Coleman Barnett, longtime resident of Waynesville, passed away on September 22, 2025. She was born on April 11, 1955, in Union Springs, Alabama to the late Shirley and E...

Addie Carolyn Conard age 85 of Waynesville, NC passed away Saturday, September 20, 2025 surrounded by her family. She was born on April 29, 1940 to the late Hubert Henry and Nola McGaha Conard. A...

Edward Harry McCluskey, age 86, of Flat Rock, North Carolina passed away on Friday, September 19, 2025. Edward was born in Pittsburg, Pennsylvania.

Kenneth R. McMullen, age 86, of Clyde, North Carolina, passed away on September 15, 2025. Born in Logan, Ohio, on September 3, 1939, Ken was the beloved son of the late Ray and Jennie Laverty McMullen...

Ruth Burns Lowe Ruth Burns Lowe, age 96 of Hendersonville, NC passed away peacefully Friday, September 12, 2025. She was born on April 27, 1929, in Madison County, NC to the late Samuel and Amanda A...

Kevin Scott Roper Kevin Scott Roper, 56, passed away on Friday, September 5, 2025, from injuries sustained in an accident. Kevin was born in Buncombe County on September 22, 1968, to the late Mack Le...

Jonathan Glenn Bumgarner Jonathan Glenn Bumgarner, 63, of Waynesville, went home to be with the Lord on September 5, 2025. He was born in Haywood County on June 7, 1962, to the late Glenn Bumgarner a...

Glenda Diane Franklin Gainor Glenda Diane Franklin Gainor, of Cullowhee North Carolina passed away on September 3, 2025, surrounded by the love of her family. She was preceded in death by her mother,...

Bobbie Jean Hoyle Bobbie Jean Hoyle, 77, passed away on Wednesday, August 27, 2025. Bobbie was born in Haywood County on November 15, 1947, to the late Lloyd and Delcie Law Williams. She enjoyed natu...

Phyllis Morgan Jackson Phyllis Morgan Jackson, 84, passed away on Saturday, August 30, 2025. Phyllis was born in Waynesville, NC on October 24, 1940, to the late Homer and Mazie Hendrix Morgan. Ph...

Kevin Dean Jackson Kevin Dean Jackson, age 64 of Waynesville, NC, passed away Tuesday, August 19, 2025. He was born in Haywood County on October 13, 1960 to the late Paul Jackson and Celia Ann Burnet...

Margie Caldwell Moody Margie Caldwell Moody 84, Born on February 21, 1941 and gained her wings Saturday, August 16, 2025. She was the daughter of the late Dennis Caldwell and Helen Moody Caldwell. ...

Frances M. Smith Frances M. Smith, a beloved matriarch and cherished friend, passed away on Saturday, August 16, 2025. Born on September 23, 1957, in Haywood County, North Carolina, she was the daugh...

Gloria Kathleen Bishop Brightwell Gloria Kathleen Bishop Brightwell, age 78, of Waynesville, NC went to be with her Lord and Savior on Tuesday, August 12, 2025. She was born in Buncombe County on May...

Joyce H. Riggs (née Hamilton) 1937 – 2025 Joyce Riggs, a lifelong resident of Haywood County and a beloved member of the Waynesville community, passed away peacefully surrounded by family. She was 88...

James Ray Grooms, Ray Grooms, 84, passed away on Tuesday, August 5, 2025. James was born in Haywood County on September 25, 1940, to the late James Ardell and Jennie Francis Grooms. In addition to ...

Marilyn Ruth Metz, Marilyn, 81, passed away on Wednesday, July 30, 2025, at home. Marilyn was born in Broward County on September 20, 1943. Marilyn was preceded in death by husband Newton Metz. Ma...

Carroll Harper Varner, III Carroll Harper Varner, III, passed away peacefully at his cabin home at Lake Junaluska, North Carolina. The Varner Cabin was built by his father and dear to Carroll’s heart...

Hyun Chae Bowen, age 90, of Asheville, North Carolina passed away on Saturday, July 26, 2025. Hyun Chae was born in Korea, Republic of.

Larry David Arrington Larry David Arrington, age 74, was born on August 26, 1950 in Waynesville, NC and passed away peacefully on July 2, 2025 in Raleigh, NC. He was preceded in death by his parents...

Captain Clyde Medford Beasley Captain Clyde Medford Beasley, 96, went to be with the Lord on Monday, July 7, 2025. Clyde was born in Haywood County on May 8, 1929, to the late Shuford and Ann Rathbon...

Rita Gail Carver Franklin Rita Gail Carver Franklin, age 77, of Waynesville, NC passed away on Thursday, July 3, 2025. Rita was born in Haywood County on July 16, 1947, to the late Ralph and Pauline ...

IN LOVING MEMORY OF John Carroll Lindsey 04/08/48-06/30/25 John Carroll Lindsey, 77, of Clyde NC went home to be with the Lord, on Monday June 30th, 2025. John was a Navy Veteran who served on th...

William Franklin Henshaw, age 84, of Waynesville, North Carolina passed away on Tuesday, June 17, 2025.

Waynesville, NC - Diane K. Mace, a loving wife and mother, passed away on June 16, 2025, surrounded by her family, after a courageous five-year battle with cancer. Diane was born in Shamokin, PA on ...

Buffy Phillips Buffy Phillips, 73, passed away on Saturday, June 14, 2025, at Givens Estates Healthcare. Buffy was born in Haywood County on December 28, 1951, to the late Alfred and Lucille Medford ...