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Betty Jean Conard. WAYNESVILLE — Betty Jean Conard, 88, of Waynesville passed away on to her heavenly home on June 23, 2022. She was born in Highlands, N.C. at home to Irene and Furman Vinson on March 14, 1934 and moved to Waynesville later in her life. To plant a tree in memory of Betty Conard as a living tribute, please visit Tribute Store.Jan 26, 2024 · Mack "Buddy" Sparks. Jan 26, 2024. Jan 26, 2024. 0. Mack “Buddy” Sparks. Mack Sparks (Buddy Joe) of Country Club Drive, Waynesville, North Carolina, peacefully entered Heaven’s gates while surrounded by his loved ones on Jan. 17, 2024. He is survived by his wife, Barbara; sisters, Carol Lee and Karen Duncan; and a special brother-in-law ...Mountaineer Publishing Co, Inc. 220 N Main Street. Waynesville, NC 28786. Phone: 828-452-0661. Email: [email protected] 11, 2022. 0. WAYNESVILLE — Wade Franklin Francis, 89, passed away on Friday, Dec. 9, 2022, at his residence. A native of Haywood County, he was a son of the late Charles “CC” and Leila Turner Francis. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife, Bennie Lou Medford Francis, who died in 2013; three brothers, two ...James 'Poss' Stevens. WAYNESVILLE — James Wallace “Poss” Stevens, 89, passed away peacefully Wednesday, Oct. 13, 2021, at his home. Jim, affectionately known as Poss, was a native of Jackson County and the son of the late Spurgeon and Beulah Crawford Stephens. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by four …Tuscola baseball comes from behind in game one of regionals, has chance to win series at home. MAGGIE VALLEY — Carolyn Ann Boyes Phillips, 75, passed away peacefully while under hospice care on Friday, Jan. 29, 2021.Betty Kathel Lawrence. WAYNESVILLE — Betty Kathel Ratliff Lawrence, 90, passed away on Thursday, April 13, 2023, at Smoky Mountain Health & Rehabilitation Center. A native of Arkansas, she was a daughter of Garland Ratliff and Fannie Mae Franklin Ratliff. She was preceded in death by her beloved husband, Billy Joe Lawrence, who died in 2002 ...Obituaries in the News. Jan A.P. Kaczmarek (1953–2024), Oscar-winning composer. C. Gordon Bell (1934–2024), helped bring computers into homes. Richard Foronjy (1937–2024), real crook turned ...WAYNESVILLE — Vickie Lavonne Hendrix, 65, passed away on Sunday, July 10, 2022 at Maggie Valley Nursing & Rehabilitation Center. A native of Haywood County, she was a daughter of the late Gordon and Linda Roberts Hendrix. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by a brother, Keith Hendrix. Vickie was a member of Allens Creek ...Arthur Herrmann. Bob Herrmann passed away on Feb. 29, 2024, at his home in Waynesville. Born in Illinois, Bob is the son of the late Robert and Virginia Stein Herrmann. Bob had a successful career as an insurance agent, starting with John Hancock Mutual Life for 15 years and later opening his own State Farm agency in 1980. His …Don Williams, a beloved member of the community, passed away on Sept. 26, 2023, at Carolina Caring. He was born on July 21, 1939, in Haywood County. Don had aArthur Herrmann. Bob Herrmann passed away on Feb. 29, 2024, at his home in Waynesville. Born in Illinois, Bob is the son of the late Robert and Virginia Stein Herrmann. Bob had a successful career as an insurance agent, starting with John Hancock Mutual Life for 15 years and later opening his own State Farm agency in 1980. His dedication to his ...Billy Wayne 'Digger' Gaddis. Billy Wayne "Digger" Gaddis, 74, of Waynesville passed away on Saturday, July 29, 2023, at the Charles George VA Medical Center. A lifelong native of Haywood County, he was born June 20, 1949, to the late Joseph and Bertha Wyatt Gaddis. In addition to his parents, he was also preceded in death by two sisters ...Wells Waynesville. May 23, 2023. 0. Robbie Hargrove. Robbie Smith Hargrove passed away on Sunday, May 21. Robbie Lee was born in Wake County on Aug. 20, 1929, to Edwin & Hattie Cowan Smith. Robbie grew up in Madison County and graduated from Spring Creek High School in 1948. Robbie moved to Waynesville and worked as a server at …Iva Lee Davis, 92, passed away on Friday, Sept. 15, 2023, at Silver Bluff Nursing Home. Born on April 20, 1931, to Lawrence Zemery Messer and Nova Parkins Messer, IvaJerry Robert Smith. Jerry Robert Smith, a dedicated custodian who retired from Waynesville Middle School after 30 years of faithful service, passed away on Dec. 7, 2023, at Haywood Regional Medical Center in Haywood County. He was born on May 5, 1944, in Haywood County. Jerry attended Fines Creek High and went on to serve in the United States ...Luke Kinsland has been named the new director of the Waynesville's Recreation Department, after serving as interim director since April following the retirement of former director Rhett Langston Kinsland grew up swimming at the Waynesville indoor pool, became a lifeguard in 2008 at age of 16, then worked his way up to aquatics supervisor ...Waynesville and Maggie Police join forces in drug bust. By Aarik Long [email protected]. Dec 20, 2023. 0. 1 of 3. ARRESTED — Jonathan Shayne Jenkins was arrested last week on multiple drug related charges. ARRESTED — Mary Jane Woodring was arrested last week on multiple drug related charges. ARRESTED — Shawn Haskell Jeffers was ...CANTON — Wade Reece, 70, of the Bethel Community, was one who could not. He suddenly entered the gates of Heaven on Oct. 11, 2021, doing what he loved: training his bear dogs in the mountains of Western North Carolina. He was an adventurous man of many hobbies; he loved his dogs, bear hunting, horses, cattle farming and he never met a stranger.Bruce A. Briggs. WAYNESVILLE — Bruce Arthur Briggs, 95, passed away on Jan. 16, 2022, in Waynesville. He is survived by his wife, Peggy McCracken Briggs, his son, Brian Briggs of Waynesville and daughter, Susan Briggs Parris and her husband, Stan Parris of Boones Mill, Virginia.Feb 26, 2020. Waynesville residents could see higher property taxes and new fees in coming years to pay for big ticket projects — including a new $4.5 milli…. Feb 17, 2020. The long-awaited, much-anticipated decision of who will serve on Waynesville’s homeless task force was announced this week. Feb 10, 2020.

Tuscola baseball comes from behind in game one of regionals, has chance to win series at home. MAGGIE VALLEY — Carolyn Ann Boyes Phillips, 75, passed away peacefully while under hospice care on Friday, Jan. 29, 2021.Waynesville, Robert Marvin Brown, age 74, passed away on Monday, November 22, 2021, at his residence. A native of Haywood County, he was a son of the late Marvin Reeves and Roxie Anner Smith Brown.Vicky Gribble. Vicky Gribble, 58, of Waynesville, died unexpectedly on Jan. 2, 2024. Vicky was born on April 8, 1965, in Waynesville. She lived in Charlotte, North Carolina, and Clearwater, Florida. During her early years, and returned to Waynesville and graduated from Tuscola High School. She continued her education at Western Carolina ...May 2, 2024 · 0. Mary Jean Wood. Mary Pless Wood, 56, was cherished wife, mother, grandmother, sister, and friend who touched the lives of many with her kindness and compassion. Mary, was born on Sept. 18, 1967, to William and Elsie (Burnette) Pless in Haywood County and passed away on April 30, 2024, in Buncombe county at Mission Hospital. To plant a tree ...

Sammie Powell. Sammie Neil Powell, born June 11, 1959, went to his eternal home on Feb. 21, 2024. He is survived by his son Tate Parker Powell and father John "Sam" Powell. To plant a tree in memory of Sammie Powell as a living tribute, please visit Tribute Store.Jul 11, 2022. 0. Mary Sue Balentine. WAYNESVILLE — Mary Sue McCracken Balentine, 82, passed away on Monday, July 11, 2022, at Haywood Regional Medical Center. A native of Haywood County, she was a daughter of the late William Claude and Lenora Best McCracken. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, ……

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