James Armon Long
Sep 8, 2026
James Armon Long sadly passed away on Tuesday, September 8, 2026, in Canton. He was born on March 21, 1950, in Haywood County to beloved parents Armon and Betty (Gorrell) Long.
A funeral service will be held in honor of James' life Monday, September 14, 2026, at 2:00 PM, at Wells Funeral Home in Canton, NC. Visitation will be held...
Gail Roberson Williams
Sep 4, 2026
Gail was born the only girl among four children on August 29, 1950, in Louisiana, to her beloved parents, Alan and Rowena (May) Roberson. She passed away on Friday, September 4, 2026, at Haywood Regional Medical Center.
Gail attended school in Colorado Springs before moving to Tucson, Arizona, where she met the love of her life, Joe Williams, at Davis-Monthan Air...
John Robert Kalmanek
Sep 6, 2026
John Robert Kalmanek passed away peacefully at his home in Waynesville on September 6, 2026.
John was born in Chicago, Illinois, on February 3, 1929, to his loving parents, Pavel and Katherine (Hrnciar) Kalmanek.
A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at St. John the Evangelist Catholic Church in Waynesville, NC, on Wednesday, September 16, 2026, at 1:00 PM. Visitation with...
George M Howey
Sep 8, 2026
George McCollum Howey “Mack” passed away on September 8, 2026, in Waynesville, North Carolina.
Mack was born on August 4, 1933, in Monroe, North Carolina to Dewey Franklin Howey and Isabelle Biggers Howey. He attended Central High School in Charlotte and at North Carolina State University and graduated in June 1955 with a Bachelor of Science in Civil Engineering. While at...
Harold "David" Green
Sep 8, 2026
Harold “David” Green, 60, passed away on September 8, 2026.
Visitation for David will be held on Friday, September 18, 2026, from 5:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. Funeral service will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Saturday, September 19, 2026, at Waynesville Chapel of Wells Funeral Home with Reverend Kenny Banks officiating. burial will take place at Green Hill Cemetery.
The care...
Viola Norman Forga
Sep 8, 2026
In the peaceful hours of September 8, 2026, Viola Norman Forga, 93, left this life and entered into her glorious heavenly rest.
Viola was born September 14, 1932, to the late Will and Jane McNabb Norman on the hillside in Big Cove, delivered by her grandmother, Sallie McNabb. With those humble beginnings, and at only two pounds, she showed the strength,...
Benjamin Roy Nanney
Sep 1, 2026
Benjamin Roy Nanney passed away in Waynesville, NC on September 1, 2026 at the age of 92. Roy was born in Swannanoa, Buncombe County, NC on November 12, 1933.
Over the years, he cultivated many friends and developed numerous interests. Roy graduated from Swannanoa High School in 1952. He excelled in sports and attended Western Carolina University on a football scholarship,...
Barbara Brooks Allen
Sep 1, 2026
Barbara Brooks Allen, age 87, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, September 1, 2026, at Pisgah Manor in Candler.
Born August 16, 1939, in Hillsborough County, New Hampshire, Barbara was a daughter of the late Horace Thomas Brooks and Lillian Boardman Brooks. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her brothers, Horace, Leland, and Allen Brooks; sister-in-law, Betty...
Jeanette Dorman Paxton
Aug 31, 2026
Jeanette Dorman Paxton, affectionately known as Jeanie, Mom, and Granny, passed away on August 31, 2026 at age 102. She was born April 28, 1924, in Cowpens, South Carolina, to Martha Ellen and Mason Edward Dorman, their 13th and youngest child.
In 1945, Jeanie met the love of her life, Joseph “Joe” Paxton, and they married six months later. Following Joe’s...
John Edward Levitt
Aug 30, 2026
On a warm August night John Cat Levitt our most favorite United States Veteran cruised through the Golden Gates.
John was a very Proud US Army Veteran where he met his oldest and dearest friend Shawn Krautwurst. John lived out his most fondest and Cherished dream when he became a father to his boys. He was the Most Proudest of Dads...
Suzanne Banks Brantley
Aug 28, 2026
Suzanne Banks Brantley was born March 9, 1940. She left this world on August 28, 2026. She was a gifted pianist, recording artist and arranger whose life was defined by her deep Christian faith, extraordinary music, and love for her family and friends.
Born to Allison and Sue Banks, In Broward County, Florida. Suzanne grew up alongside her brother, Brad Banks....
Montez Peterson Blevins
Aug 26, 2026
Montez Peterson Blevins, 94, of Waynesville, NC died August 26, 2026. She was the daughter of the late Rabe and Katie Peterson of Burnsville, NC. She was a resident of Haywood County for 64 years. She was also preceded in death by her husband of 56 years Philip Paul Blevins of Waynesville, NC, a son Kevin Blevins of Robbinsville, NC,...
Barbara Ann McElreath
Aug 25, 2026
Barbara Ann Hensley McElreath, 78, passed away on August 25, 2026, at Mission Hospital following a valiant battle with lung cancer and COPD.
Born October 14, 1947, in Buncombe County, Barbara was the daughter of the late Olin Hensley and Loraine Hug Hensley. She dedicated much of her life to caring for others, earning her master’s degree in nursing and working...
Mary West Justice
Aug 25, 2026
Mary West Justice, age 96, went home to be with her Lord and Savior on Tuesday, August 25, 2026.
A native and lifelong resident of Haywood County, Mary was born on March 28, 1930, to the late John Dallas West and Cleo Belle Clark West. She was a woman of deep faith, gentle spirit, and steadfast devotion to her family, her...
Jarvis Dean Brock
Aug 19, 2026
Jarvis Dean Brock, 74, of Asheville NC, passed away peacefully on August 19th, 2026. Dean was born April 30th, 1952 to Jarvis Sr. and Mildred Brock in Waynesville, NC. Throughout his life, Dean was known as a man of great intelligence and kindness, bringing humor, wisdom, and warmth to the lives of those who knew him.
Dean was a remarkably bright...
Ronald H Gehrke
Aug 16, 2026
Ronald H. Gehrke passed away in Waynesville, NC, at the age of 87. Born in Peoria, IL, on July 19, 1939, to Herbert and Louise Gehrke.
He completed his education at Woodruff High School in 1958 and continued at Lincoln Junior College in Lincoln, IL, graduating in 1961. He furthered his education at Kansas City Art Institute and received a grant...
Walter Frederick Laufenberg
Aug 15, 2026
Walter Frederick Laufenberg, 76, of Canton, NC, passed away peacefully at home on August 15, 2026 where his daughter and son-in-law cared for him until his final moments holding his daughter's hand. A celebration of life will be held later this year in his home state of New Jersey. For details please contact his daughter.
Walter, or “Wally” to close friends...
Stephen Arthur Potter
Aug 14, 2026
Stephen “Steve” Arthur Potter, 83, of Waynesville, North Carolina, passed away peacefully at his home on Friday, August 14, 2026, surrounded by the comfort of his home, his family, and close friends.
Steve was born in Paterson, New Jersey, on January 23, 1943, to the late Harold and Janet (Nyland) Potter. In 1961, he proudly entered the United States Army, serving...
Charles Baiera, Jr.
Aug 12, 2026
Charles Baiera, Jr., 75, passed away on August 12, 2026, at Forsyth Medical Center. A Native of Brooklyn, NY, Charles has been a resident of Haywood County since 1989. Charles was the son of the late Charles & Rose Fiore Baiera and preceded in death by a son, Charles Baiera III.
Charles proudly served his country in the US Army, during...
Roy "Wayne" Mehaffey
Aug 12, 2026
Roy "Wayne" Mehaffey, age 80, was called home to be with his Lord and Savior on Wednesday, August 12, 2026. Wayne was a devoted husband, loving father, proud grandfather, and faithful friend. He was a longtime member of Zion Hill Baptist Church on Newfound Road in Leicester, North Carolina.
Wayne had a unique love for old-body cars and trucks. He appreciated...
