John Baxter Hipps
Feb 16, 2026
John Baxter Hipps, 93, of Canton, North Carolina, went home to be with the Lord on February 16, 2026, surrounded by his loving family after a long and courageous battle with an illness. Born on August 16, 1932, in Jackson County, North Carolina, John was the son of the late Reverend Lovell Hilliard Hipps and Nannie Mae Nations Hipps. In...
Nettie Caldwell Hannah
Feb 16, 2026
Waynesville, Nettie Caldwell Hannah, age 84, of Sutton Town Road, passed away on Monday, February 16, 2026, at Maggie Valley Nursing and Rehab.
A beloved wife, mother and grandmother, Nettie was born and raised in Cataloochee Valley. She was the daughter of the late Lucius C. and Maggie Love Caldwell. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by...
Rolf Kaufman
Feb 15, 2026
Rolf Kaufman passed away on February 15, 2026, at the age of 95. Born October 18, 1930, in Cologne, Germany to the late Walter and Ellen Kaufman. He was preceded in death by his cherished wife of 58 years, Libby Kaufman.
Rolf's remarkable journey began in Germany, where his Jewish family fled the dangers and loss of their business due to...
Alan Wayne Livingstone
Feb 15, 2026
Alan Wayne Livingstone, age 69, entered the presence of his Savior on February 15, 2026, surrounded by family.
Born on July 15, 1956 in Wilmington, Delaware, he was the son of the late David and Anna Mae Livingstone. He built a life marked by deep faith, steadfast love for his family, and a gift for making those around him laugh.
He is...
Linda Gail Mathis
Feb 15, 2026
Linda Gail Mathis 73, of Waynesville, went home to be with the Lord on February 15, 2026.
She was preceded in death by her lifelong friend and former husband, William Ewart of White Oak.
Linda was one of the kindest and most giving people you could ever meet. She has always put others before herself. She had a heart that loved deeply...
Joseph Timothy Smart
Feb 14, 2026
“The Final Tractor Ride”
Joseph Timothy “Tim” Smart, 67, of Crabtree, North Carolina will be having his final tractor ride this Saturday, Feb. 21, as he will be laid to rest. Tim passed away on the afternoon of Saturday, Feb. 14. He was found by his brother and children in the place he always lived – inside his tractor, having passed...
Gary Lee Burchfield
Feb 13, 2026
Gary Lee Burchfield, age 74, of Canton, North Carolina, passed away on February 13, 2026, at Haywood Regional Medical Center after a brief illness.
A lifelong resident of Haywood County, Gary was the son of the late Jack and Lenna Jean Burchfield. He proudly served his country in the United States Marine Corps during the Vietnam War and received an Honorable...
Lt. Col. David R. Jeter
Feb 11, 2026
Lt. Col. David R. Jeter, USAF Retired of Garner, NC died February 11, 2026. He was 87.
Born August 6, 1938, in Norfolk, VA, he was preceded in death by his parents, Dr. Robert R. Jeter and Blanche R. Jeter of Waynesville, NC and his brother James Parham Jeter of Asheville, NC. He is survived by his wife of 50 years,...
William "Bill" Hollingsworth
Feb 11, 2026
William Thomas Hollingsworth “Bill,” 87, of Waynesville, went home to be with his Lord and Savior, Jesus, on February 11, 2026. After seeing Jesus, he was reunited with the love of his life, Betty, who had been waiting for him.
Bill was a charter member of Ninevah Baptist Church, where he faithfully served as a deacon for most of his life...
Eleen Ruby Grant
Feb 10, 2026
Eleen Ruby Grant, 95, our sweet, precious Mama finally got to go Home. She is with Jesus and able to stroll all over Heaven.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Manuel Grant; her father, Van C. Wells; and her mother, Retta Smathers Wells.
Surviving is her daughter, Shirley, and her husband, Mike DeWeese (like her son); and her son, Roger...
William Fawver Johnson
Feb 8, 2026
William Fawver Johnson, known to friends and family as Chip, died at 77 years of age the morning of Sunday, Feb 8, after a long battle with Parkinson’s disease. He was surrounded in his last days with his loved ones, and passed peacefully in his sleep to the sound of the first birds of the morning.
The son of Capt. William...
Frances Louise Pressley
Feb 7, 2026
Frances Louise Reece Pressley, age 88, of Canton, North Carolina, passed away peacefully on February 7, 2026, at the Solace Center in Asheville, N.C. with her loving family by her side. Born on August 2, 1937, in Haywood County, Louise was the daughter of the late William Vincent Reece and Retta Lee Davis Bolden Reece. She was a lifelong resident...
Garland Hoyt Norris
Feb 5, 2026
Garland Hoyt Norris, 87, of Bethel passed away at Transylvania Regional Hospital in Brevard, on Thursday, February 5, 2026. As the days go by, we will surely be reminded of all the people he helped and the guidance he willingly gave. We can only hope that in each of us lies some part of him.
Hoyt was born on July 31,...
Mary Ann Gollwitzer
Feb 4, 2026
Mary Ann Gollwitzer Ehn, age 81, of Maggie Valley, North Carolina, passed away peacefully on February 4, 2026, at Mission Hospital.
Mary was born on July 20, 1944, in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, to the late Claude Ehn and Myrtle Ehn. She spent her early years in Wisconsin before later making her home in Maggie Valley, where she became a cherished member of...
Brenda Gail Franklin
Feb 4, 2026
Brenda Gail Franklin passed away on February 4, 2026, at the age of 84. Born on November 20, 1941, Brenda grew up in Hazelwood and proudly became a sixth generation having grown up in Haywood County.
A graduate of Waynesville Township High School, Brenda nurtured a passion for the arts throughout her life. She was known for her artistic talents, enjoying...
Sammy Barnett
Feb 1, 2026
Sammy Barnett, 87, a beloved husband, father, grandfather, uncle, and friend, passed away peacefully on February 1, 2026, at Haywood Regional Medical Center. Born on July 15, 1938, in Jackson County, North Carolina, to the late Harley and Mary Etta Rabb Barnett. Sammy dedicated 34 years of his life to Dayco as an extruder operator, where he was known for...
Janie H. Shepherd-Wells
Jan 29, 2026
Janie Haining Shepherd-Wells, age 92, a resident of Waynesville, NC and Winona, MS, passed away peacefully on January 29 at her home. She was a beloved wife, mother, grandmother, great-grandmother and educator who lived life fully.
Born on December 19, 1933, in Yazoo City, Mississippi, she was the daughter of the late Walton and Hazel Haining. She was also preceded in...
Charles Shelton
Jan 28, 2026
Charles Shelton, 79, born on July 28, 1946, in Asheville, North Carolina, to the late Eli Marion and Anna Mae Smith Shelton, departed this world on January 28, 2026, surrounded by his loving family. He embodied the spirit of a true public servant, having dedicated significant portions of his life to both his country and community.
In addition to his parents,...
Joyce Ann Roberts
Jan 28, 2026
Joyce Ann Roberts, age 74, passed away peacefully on January 28, 2026, in Buncombe County, NC, where she was born on March 14, 1951. A dedicated and hard-working individual, Joyce was employed by Woolworths for over 30 years before recently transitioning to work at Ingles Deli. Her commitment to her career was only matched by her devotion to family and...
WIlliam "W.T." Greene
Jan 27, 2026
William Thomas Greene, “W.T.” age 74, of Clyde, North Carolina, went home to be with the Lord on January 27, 2026, following a short but courageous battle.
Born on July 26, 1951, in Haywood County, North Carolina, William was the son of the late Boyce Tillman Greene, Sr. and Freda Trull Greene. A lifelong resident of Haywood County, he was well...
