Terry Joe Painter, 69, of Waynesville, passed away at Atrium Health Carolinas Medical Center on Saturday, June 6, 2026.  He was born in Swain County on August 3, 1956, to loving parents, George and Merle (Stamey) Painter.  

Please return for a full obituary in the coming days.  

There will be no services at this time, messages of condolence for the family may be left by visiting www.wellsfuneralhome.com/obituaries/terry-painter.