Natalie Ann Vaughan
Oct 19, 2026
Natalie Ann Vaughan, 93, of Waynesville, passed away peacefully at Skyland Terrace on Monday, October 19, 2026.
Natalie was born on November 23, 1932, in Melrose, Massachusetts, to the late Henry and Elsie (Verry) Wadland. She graduated from Melrose High School and went on to attend Boston College, where she pursued her love of art.
A gifted watercolor artist and magazine illustrator,...
Joseph "Joe" Duke
Nov 11, 2026
Joseph “Joe” Duke, 92, of Maggie Valley, NC, passed away quietly at his home on Wednesday, November 11, 2026, with his beloved wife by his side.
A native of Miami, Dade County, Florida, Joe was born on March 14, 1934, to the late Jeptha Duke and Annie Mae Duke. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his...
Kenneth Meredith Roberts
Nov 10, 2026
Kenneth Meredith “Ken” Roberts, 84, of Leicester, NC, passed away peacefully at his home on Tuesday, November 10, 2026, surrounded by his loved ones, following a period of declining health.
A native of Buncombe County, Ken was born on April 19, 1942, to the late Raymond Hoyle and Julia Frisbee Roberts. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death...
Mary Elizabeth Buerge
Nov 9, 2026
Mary Elizabeth Buerge, 80, of Waynesville, North Carolina, passed away peacefully on Monday, November 9, 2026, at Bear Mountain Health and Rehabilitation in Asheville, North Carolina.
Mary was born on August 11, 1946, in Stamford, New York, to the late Robert and Marguerite (Van Hoesen) Tompkins. She spent her younger years in New York, where she developed a lifelong appreciation for...
Nona Elizabeth Rogers
Nov 8, 2026
Nona Elizabeth Rogers, 76, passed away peacefully on Sunday, November 8, 2026.
Nona was born on March 11, 1950, in Charlotte, North Carolina, to the late Bill and Frances (Frady) Friday. Blessed with an adventurous spirit and a zest for life, Nona embraced the world around her in her own unique way. Although quiet and private by nature, she had a...
Lawrence Cecil Walt
Nov 8, 2026
Lawrence (Larry) Cecil Walt, of Waynesville, North Carolina, passed away peacefully on Sunday, November 8, 2026, at the Solace Center in Asheville, North Carolina.
Larry was born on December 17, 1946 to the late Lewis and Nancy (Sheehan) Walt. Growing up in a military family, Larry was introduced at an early age to the values of honor, discipline, and service. His...
Bonnie Jean Williams
Nov 8, 2026
Bonnie Jean Williams, of Waynesville, passed away peacefully at Haywood Regional Medical Center on Sunday, November 7, 2026. She was born in Orlando, Florida, to the late Robert and Barbara (Mink) Williams, on February 27, 1952.
Please check back in the coming days for a complete obituary.
There will be no services at this time for Ms. Williams.
The care...
Anilia Joan Hornsby
Nov 4, 2026
Anilia Joan Hornsby (Angert) was a beloved wife, mother, daughter, sister, friend, and quiet force for good in the lives of so many. She died peacefully on November 4, 2026, at CarePartners Solace hospice, surrounded by family and friends, after nearly a year living with cancer. She was 45. We will remember her for her compassionate wisdom, her independent spirit,...
Edeltraut Gilgan Hunt
Nov 4, 2026
Edeltraut Gilgan Hunt, age 77, passed away during the evening hours of Wednesday, November 4, 2026.
A drop-in visitation will be held from 12:30 until 3:00 p.m. on Sunday, November 15, 2026, at Wells Funeral Home in Waynesville.
A graveside service will be held at 2:00 p.m. Wednesday, November 18, 2026 at Monte Vista Memorial Park in Johnson City, Tennessee, with Rev....
Dwayne Vinson Burress
Nov 3, 2026
Dwayne Vinson Burress, 90, of Waynesville, North Carolina, passed away peacefully at home on Tuesday, November 3, 2026, surrounded by his loving family.
Dwayne was born on October 6, 1936, in Haywood County, North Carolina, to the late Robert and Willie Mae (Watson) Burress. He attended Waynesville Township High School and later answered the call to serve his country by enlisting...
Allan Shelton
Nov 2, 2026
Allan Shelton, 79, of Waynesville, NC was called home to be with his Lord and Savior on Monday, November 2, 2026. A man of deep faith and unwavering devotion, Allan was born on April 11, 1947, to the late Clarence and Hettie Mae Shelton.
Providing unwavering love and support to Vicky Shelton, his beautiful wife of 58 years, his daughters, and...
William Franklin Hipps
Nov 1, 2026
William F. Hipps, 93, a native of Madison County, North Carolina passed away at his home in Waynesville, North Carolina on Sunday, November 1, 2026. He was born on March 23, 1933, in the Spring Creek community of Madison County to the late John Burder Hipps and Iona Wells Hipps.
William dedicated many years of his life to serving his community...
Anna Messer Sawyer
Nov 1, 2026
Anna Messer Sawyer, 92, passed away on Sunday, November 1, 2026. Born on February 11, 1934, Anna was a native and lifelong resident of Haywood County. She was raised in Cove Creek and attended Waynesville Township High. Anna retired from Elegant Interiors in Waynesville.
She was the daughter of the late William E. and Ruth Tucker Messer. Anna was preceded in...
Horace T. Hipps
Oct 30, 2026
Horace T. Hipps, 84, passed away on October 30, 2026, surrounded by his loving family. A native of Candler, North Carolina, and a longtime resident of Isle of Palms, South Carolina, Horace was born on March 9, 1942, to the late Charles and Blanche Hipps. In 1966, he married the love of his life, Betty, and together they shared more...
William "Gene" Anders
Oct 29, 2026
William “Gene” Anders, 87, of Waynesville, passed away on October 29, 2026.
A native and lifelong resident of Waynesville, Gene was born on October 26, 1939, to the late John Vernon Anders, Sr. and Affie Geneva Knight Anders.
Gene earned his G.E.D. through Haywood Community College, an accomplishment that served him well throughout his life. He worked as a technician and welder,...
Michael Shawn Leatherwood
Oct 28, 2026
Michael Shawn Leatherwood, 59, of Waynesville, North Carolina, passed away on Wednesday, October 28, 2026, at Mission Hospital in Asheville.
Born in Shelbyville, Tennessee, Shawn moved with his family to Waynesville as a young child, where he grew up and formed friendships that would last a lifetime. He attended Tuscola High School, graduating in 1985. A gifted athlete, Shawn excelled in...
Peggy Ann Gosnell
Oct 28, 2026
Peggy Ann Gosnell, 76, of Asheville, North Carolina, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, October 28, 2026.
A native of Buncombe County, Peggy was born on October 15, 1950, to the late Johnny and Catherine Brookshire. She was a spirited and sassy woman who loved those around her in her own special way.
In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death...
Brian Nelson Zulla
Oct 27, 2026
Brian Nelson Zulla: A Life Filled with Love
On October 27, 2026, Brian Nelson Zulla died peacefully at Clay County Care Center in Hayesville, North Carolina. Brian is survived by his parents, Ken and Evelyn, and his sister, Kim Mulholland. Kim and her husband, David, have three children: Samantha, Jonathan, and Mark. Brian is also survived by several aunts, uncles, and...
Jimmy Brooks
Oct 22, 2026
Jimmy Lee Brooks, 42, of the Leicester community passed away unexpectedly, October 22, 2026. A native of Buncombe County, Jimmy was born January 18, 1984, to Tommy Lee Brooks Sr. and Frankie Lee Southerland Brooks.
Jimmy is preceded in death by his brother Tommie Lee Brooks Jr. and his uncle Billy Rae Brooks.
A man of many talents, Jimmy was always doing...
Oletha Atkins Carnett
Oct 22, 2026
Oletha A. Carnett was born on March 13, 1934, to Lonzie and Mary Eva Atkins. One of six daughters, she grew up in Lyons, Georgia. After graduating from high school, she moved to Jacksonville, Florida, went to business school, and began working at Gulf Life Insurance Company, where she met her husband, Frank. They were married in 1959 and shared...
