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The mountaineer obituaries A native of Macon County, she was the daughter of the late Ransom and Amy Stiwinter Leopard. Gordon was a blessing born early on Christmas morning in 1959 in Newport News, Virginia. Born on August 8, 1948, to the late Andrew Jackson and Johnnie Ruth Davis. He was preceded in death by his parents, Medford and Bonnie Sutton Hannah Frady, and his brothers Joe Hannah, Odel, Dennis, Brandon Heath Singleton, 49, of the Birdtown Community of Cherokee, formerly of Canton, passed away unexpectedly on Dec. Plan ahead with us in person or virtually. Dennis Martin Cole was born on August 8, 1942, to Howard and Lucille Sharpe Cole, who preceded him in death. Jason was born on October 30, 1973, a WAYNESVILLE — June Suttles Swanger, age 88, passed away on Monday, Jan. A native of Massachusetts, she was the daughter of Elizabeth Williams McInerney and the It is with great sadness we announce that Mary Lou Phillips Zellner, a loving and caring lady whose sweet spirit was like the gentle whisper of the winter wind, and who brought love and happiness everywhere she went, passed away on January 9, 2025, at her home. Eula Smith, age 90 passed away on Friday, January 3, 2025. She was a native of Cataloochee and daughter to the late Lush and Maggie Love Caldwell. Chuck was the son of the late Charles Burr Way, Sr. Jimmy was a lifelong professional truck driver. Nancy Rogers Boyd was born in Waynesville on July 2, 1944, to Willis and Honey Smith. Iris Hipps Ensley, a cherished daughter, sister, mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother, peacefully departed this world on Jan. Charles “Chuck” Burr Way Jr. 16, 2023, surrounded by her family. Earl was born to Jesse Gobel and Flora Elizabeth Arrington Lowe on July 15, 1934, in the Fines Creek Community, and lived in Haywood County his entire life. More than an obituary, our free online memorial allows you to share service details and invite family and friends to contribute photos, videos and fond memories. Jobs. 6, 2025, Gail Cogburn Pace peacefully passed into her Heavenly home. and the late Ida Mehaffey Head. Bruce Baxter Burleson, born on Nov. David was a lifelong resident of Haywood County. David Phyllis Ann Clark Burrell, born on July 25, 1947, in Haywood County, passed away peacefully with the embrace of her daughter and son-in-law’s hands, at her daughter’s home. Born on August 17, 1937, in the same town that would forever cradle her heart, Lorene embodied the spirit of During the peaceful hours of Wednesday, December 11, 2024, and surrounded by all of his family, David Wayne Henson of Canton left this earthly home and entered into his heavenly Our hearts are deeply saddened to announce the passing of our beautiful Amethyst Tiffany Green Privett, age 36, on Thursday, November 28, 2024. Margaret Shelton Rhinehart, beloved wife, mother, grandmother, great -grandmother and friend, passed away on January 31, 2024. 27, 2024, at the age of 95. Leave messages of comfort, send flowers or get service details for the ones you've lost. Kenneth Wilson, 83, slipped into a peaceful eternity on Saturday, August 26, 2023 in the company of his wife Debbie and his daughter Sandra at his residence. James was born in Jackson County on June 6, 1944, to the late James Sr. James Marvin “J. Sherry was born Oct. After graduating from Sylvester High School in 1954, he asked his childhood sweetheart, Cassie Ann Twitty, to marry him. He was also met in Heaven by his lifelong friend Stanley “Stosh” Hill. James Francis Kemblowski, 86, of Fort Lauderdale, Fla. Beverly was a cherished person who was known for her kind, loving, caring, and humorous personality, which On January 7, 2025, Troy West went to his heavenly home. Born on February 28, MAGGIE VALLEY — Dale Walksler, founder of the Dale’s Wheels Through Time Motorcycle Museum, former Harley Davidson Motorcycle Dealer, and member of the American Motorcycle Association and Sturgis Motorcycle Kathleen Jaynes Green, 81, of the Fines Creek community, passed away on January 21, 2025, at Maggie Valley Nursing and Rehab. Jared Matthew Phillips, 36, passed away on Friday, Aug. Community news, events, real estate listing and employment opportunities. A graduate of Candler High School, Jim also attended Blanton’s Roy “Danny” Moody passed away, Saturday, December 14, 2024, at Haywood Regional Medical Center. Terry Joe Fortner, age 71, of Waynesville, North Carolina, passed away on Monday, December 30, 2024, at his residence. Jason was born in Haywood County on May 5, 1966, to Patricia Anne Bramlett Mathews, age 83, entered her heavenly home on Wednesday, December 4, 2024. Margaret Jewell Rhinehart Beall of Waynesville died Friday January 3, 2025, at Haywood Regional Medical Center after a brief illness. Born on Aug. Kimball Jr. Born on July 18, 1939, he was a beloved educator, entrepreneur, and Betty was born on March 29, 1947, in Asheville, North Carolina, to Earl and Rhea Jackson. He served his country in the United States Marine Corps from 1964 to 1968 and was awarded a Purple Heart. Along with his wife Ruth Ann Evans Smith, he traveled to every state except Hawaii and Alaska. Patrick Hospice House in Rock Hill, SC, on October 31, 2024. He began working at Waynesville Pharmacy in high school and later took over ownership with his two daughters, Kim Bowen and Kristy Thompson. He was a wonderful husband, Dad and Papa and was much loved by his Tom Mack Moody passed away, Monday, December 16, 2024, at Charles George VA Medical Center. 13, 2024. Traci P. He was a native of Tallahassee. 14, 2024, a beloved mother, sister, grandmother and daughter who will truly be missed. Mountaineer is proud to offer We Remember memorial pages. Larry Allen Stewart passed away in Waynesville, North Carolina, on January 13, 2025, at the age of 82 years, with his family by his side. 19, 2024. Born Waynesville, Jody Dale Ward, born March 15, 1979, in Haywood County, left this world on October 20, 2024, at Atrium Health, leaving behind a legacy of love and dedication. Carolyn Kay Gann of the White Oak community in NC, passed away unexpectedly on October 25, 2024, at the age of 65, surrounded by friends and family. Bruce Edward Hannah, 83 of Waynesville, passed away peacefully on October 30, 2024. She was born in the summer season of June 12, 1988, in Haywood County. 2, 2024. She was surrounded by her Andy Caldwell, born on September 29, 1972, in Haywood County, passed away unexpectedly at home in Maggie Valley on January 16, 2025. Sara was raised in Florence, South Carolina and graduated in 1952 from McClenaghan High School. The Memorial Service scheduled for Saturday, Jan. Vicky was born on April 8, 1965, in Waynesville. Adams, 89, of Canton, North Carolina, entered the gates of Heaven on January 14, 2025. Ethel Parker Jenkins, a beloved figure in her community, passed away peacefully on December 16, 2024, in Haywood County, North Carolina. Stephen Todd Reed, 74, of Seymour, went to be with the Lord on Thursday, November 21, 2024. Loretta Diaz Green, aged 65, passed away on August 13, 2024, in Daytona Beach, Florida. has Eddie Walls, age 80, passed away Saturday, December 28, 2024. After a 30-year battle with cancer, Zane Edward Metcalf went home to be with his Heavenly Father on February 13, 2025. Search Waynesville, North Carolina recent obituaries and death notices. JC “Jay” Clontz, age 80, of Waynesville, North Carolina, passed away on Saturday, March 2, 2024. 2010 – 2025 | Mountaineer obituary and death notices in Waynesville, North Carolina. Jesus received another Angel on his birthday. James “Gunny” Wilbur Jiles, Jr. 17, 2024. He passed Mathew Cavin Sheehan, age 25, born Oct. 11, 2024. It’s the best way to honor and preserve the memories of loved ones who have passed. Reuben W. Many who attend a celebration of life keep the program. Susan Diane Howell Lowe, a beloved member of the community who dedicated her life to helping others, passed away on January 19, 2025, at Haywood Regional Medical Center. M. David was born in the fall season of October 28 Paul George, aged 85, of Haywood County, passed away on January 3, 2025, at Haywood Regional Medical Center. After graduating from Western Carolina University, Betty was a devoted educator who dedicated 38 years of her life to Haywood County Schools before retiring in 2010 to become a full-time grandmother. He passed away peacefully at his home on Sept. m. Jo Anne Chandler Parris, age 76, passed away Thursday, Nov. Zdenka enjoyed dancing, Paul Douglas Hardin, died on March 23. William “Bud” Ammons, 87, of Waynesville, North Carolina, went to be with Jesus on November 22, 2024, at home surrounded by his loving family. Rex Jacob Youse of Waynesville, NC, passed away on Wednesday, November 13, 2024, following a short illness at the age of 89. 24, 1953, in Hawaii, passed away at his residence on Jan. 23, 2023. 23, 1956, to the late Harlow and It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Janice Brown Stokes, 77, of Rock Hill, South Carolina. He passed away peacefully at Silver Bluff Nursing & Rehabilitation in Canton on Wednesday, December 11, 2024. She lived her entire life in Clyde, surrounded by family, friends, and On Saturday, January 11, 2025, a quiet peaceful day adorned by a beautiful snowfall, eternal peace came to Robert Gene Parks and he entered into his glorious heavenly home. His life was a tapestry woven with unforgettable memories, a loving family, and a legacy that will be cherished forever. Allen was born on November 26, 1936, in Sylvester, Georgia, to Herman and Nadine Braswell. , 68, of Waynesville, North Carolina passed away on Sunday, Oct. 15, 2023, at Memorial Mission Hospital in Buncombe County. Judy was born in Haywood County on December A gathering of family and friends will be held on Sunday, December 15, 2024, from 2:00 p. and Maggie Valley, North Carolina passed away in his Maggie Valley summer home on August 17. She was surrounded by her devoted wife and family. John was a native and lifelong resident of Haywood County and a son of the late Robert and Dolly Stamey Hardin. She lived in Charlotte, North Carolina, and Sara was born on October 1, 1934, in Gastonia, North Carolina, the daughter of Fred Nesbitt Jones and Corrie Vandiver Jones. Nancy Donnell Henson Mehaffey passed away peacefully on Sunday, December 22, 2024, and entered into her eternal Heavenly home. 3, 1947, Jo Anne grew up in Waynesville, North Carolina, with her parents Fred and Ruth Laney Chandler, her sister, Ila C. Patricia “Pat” Crawford Howell, 80, of Waynesville passed away on Thursday, October 31, 2024, at her residence. WAYNESVILLE — Matthew Haynes, passed away on Jan. David “Bud” Arrington, 79, passed away on January 21, 2025 at his home in Clyde. 29, 2024 at Haywood Regional Medical Center. 29, 2024, at her residence. He leaves behind a family and friends who loved him dearly Martha “Smokey” McMahan, age 87, passed away peacefully on October 2, 2024, in Knoxville, TN, with family by her side. Ella Mae Leopard Maney, 99, passed away, Sunday, November 3, 2024, at Autumn Care of Waynesville. Troy was born on April 10, 1941 to the late Clyde and Ada West. Jones of Asheville, North Carolina, fell asleep in the arms of Jesus on Tuesday, December 31, 2024, with his loving wife by his side. Steven Joe Leonard had a wonderful kind and caring spirit and always had a positive attitude. She was the daughter of Dr. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by the love of his life Eula Mae after 62 years of marriage, his daughter Helen Price, son-in law Joe John K. He was born on Dec. View local obituaries in Haywood County, North Carolina. Jean Fowler McGee, born on July 4, 1928, passed away peacefully on October 11, 2024, at the age of 96 in Candler, NC. at Wells Funeral Home, Waynesville. Born on May 31, 1935, to William Rufus and Bertha Inez Derrick Smathers, Patricia was a lifelong resident of Haywood County, cherished for her unwavering Jeffrey T. (Ron) McFalls passed away Friday, Feb. 11th, 2023, at his home in Maggie Valley. Dick Slagle and Helen Field Slagle of Sylva. Sherry Lynn Hooper Lively left this world on Jan. 23, 2024. Gordon Dean Hargrove of the Bethel community went to his heavenly home on Saturday Sept. Bud was born in Jackson County James Baxter Reed, affectionately known as Jim, passed away peacefully, leaving behind a legacy of service, love, and cherished memories. Beverly Bradshaw, 59, of Shelby, passed away peacefully at her residence on Sunday, February 16, 2025, after a courageous battle with cancer. Send flowers, find service dates or offer condolences for the lives we have lost in Haywood County, North Carolina. He was born on Aug. In addition to her parents, she was also preceded in death by her husband Kenneth (Peanut) Green; brothers Billy, Carol, JT WAYNESVILLE — Wade Franklin Francis, 89, passed away on Friday, Dec. 30, 2023, at Autumn Care of Waynesville. Joseph Gary Moore passed away, Saturday, December 28, 2024, at his home. She was born on November 2, 1933 in Haywood County to the late Brice Long passed away surrounded by his family on Monday, June 3, 2024. Elizabeth (Libba) Strain Feichter, 85, passed away peacefully at home in Waynesville, North Carolina, on January 8, 2025. She passed away peacefully, surrounded by her loving family at Wayne T. Scott Muse, age 58, of Waynesville passed away on Saturday, Sept. Born to a life of duty, Jim served in the United States Army and in the US State Department, traveling the world and leaving an indelible mark in places such as Denmark, the Netherlands, the UK, Belgium, Uganda, Budapest, Oslo, Tel Aviv, Heidelberg, India, Kigali, Auckland, and Dr. Frederick Michael Deeb, age 83, passed away Saturday, December 28, 2024. , 80 of Waynesville, North Carolina, passed away on Friday, November 29, 2024, surrounded by his family. 11, at 2 p. Terry was born in Haywood County on January 2, 1953, to the late Edward and Betty Bradley Fortner. Reenie McInerney Suskiewich, 68, of Waynesville, passed away on Thursday, July 25, 2024, at her residence. On the morning of Jan. Services available to create a tribute video for the service or obituary from photos and videos. She moved to David Eugene Hyatt left this world peacefully on Friday, January 17, 2025, and we give thanks for his blessed life of 76 years. Tribute movie Diane Baker, beloved mother, grandmother, and friend, departed from this world on December 7, 2024, at her residence, leaving behind a legacy of love and devotion. He was 89 years old. Zane is survived by Robert Hugh McCracken, known to many as Bob, was born on Tuesday, February 21, 1939, in Haywood County, North Carolina. 8, 1958, in Sylva, North Carolina, the first child of Nettie Rose Sutton Hooper and Buddy Hayes Hooper. 9, 2025, at Autumn Care of Waynesville, leaving behind a legacy of love, August 30, 1961 – December 27, 2024. David Hulet Ashe, age 94, passed away peacefully on Jan. He was a longtime resident of Athens, Georgia. All Memorials and Obituaries (74) Beverly Bradshaw, 59, of Shelby, passed away peacefully at her residence on Sunday, February 16, 2025, after a courageous battle with cancer. Jason Eugene Moody, age 57, of Waynesville, North Carolina passed away on Thursday, October 26, 2023, at Mission Hospital. Patricia Ann Nix, 89, passed away peacefully on October 23, 2024, in Canton, NC. Barnes was born in Buncombe County, North Carolina on November 12, 1965, and passed away on December 25, 2024, at the Linda Smathers Robinson, a cherished mother, devoted friend, and beloved member of her community, passed away on January 11, 2025, at Haywood Regional Medical Center in Clyde, North Carolina. Son of Neva Ellen (Cropsey) and Albert Lee Youse, Rex was born in Michigan. He was born October 25, 1941 in Haywood County, North Carolina to John Davis Metcalf and Effie Rodgers Metcalf. A lifelong native of Haywood County, he was born March 30, 1939, to the late Joe and Arbie Jenkins Rathbone. June Brown Ferguson, 94, peacefully passed away on October 26, 2024, surrounded by family and close friends. He Longtime Waynesville resident Mary McCrea MacMillan, 86, passed away peacefully on November 25, 2024, in Cumming, GA. See costs for a variety of products and services. She was born Jobie G. and Janie Reagan Jiles. Roger Dale Lackey, 66, of Clyde, passed away on November 14, 2024, at his home. 9, 2024, surrounded Kathleen Booth Vaughn, 91, of Waynesville, North Carolina went home to be with the Lord, Saturday, August 24, 2024. A tangible representation of a loving memory, it may include an obituary, photos, poems and more. , a cherished member of the Bethel community, passed away peacefully on Friday, October 25, 2024, at Silver Bluff Nursing & Rehabilitation. He was born in Waynesville, North Carolina, on June 3, 1957, to James Bobby Dewayne Stokely, age 57, of Maggie Valley, NC, passed away on Monday, October 28, 2024. Due to diligent Shelia Ann Fouts, a dedicated homemaker and devoted family woman, passed away on Wednesday, Nov. He was a loving husband, father, grandfather, great-grandfather, brother and friend. Jack Cummings Walker, 84, of Waynesville, passed peacefully in his home, surrounded by his immediate family on Saturday, March 30, 2024. Mack Sparks (Buddy Joe) of Country Club Drive, Waynesville, North Carolina, peacefully entered Heaven’s gates while surrounded by his loved ones on Jan. Knight (Melburn) and two brothers, Buddy (Melissa) Chandler and Tommy (Darlene) Chandler. Joe Bob Davis passed away on November 8, 2024, at the age of 76. Search by name, date, or keyword and browse other newspapers in Haywood County. 7, 2023, at Haywood Regional Medical Center in Scott Gillis Murray was born March 5, 1960, and went home to be with his Lord on Wednesday, December 18, 2024. Search obits for your ancestors, relatives, friends. 3, 2024 at his residence, surrounded by his family. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife, Shirley Chambers Hardin, who died in 1999; Vicky Gribble, 58, of Waynesville, died unexpectedly on Jan. To view our latest e-Edition click the image on the left. He was born on April 12, 1950, in Buncombe County, North Carolina. ” Long, Jr. 29, 2024. Chester Dwight Donaldson, 78, of Mills River, North Carolina, passed away peacefully at home on Monday, June 24, 2024. Born March 6, 1942 on Allens Creek, he lived there and Camp Branch Ronald A. R Bruce Pate (retired) joined the Church Triumphant on Jan. Maggie Valley — Irene Sutton, 88, passed away on Sunday, Sept. A native of Haywood County, she was the daughter of the late Sam and Kate Medford Crawford. Keepsake program. Donna was born in Ellijay, Georgia on Jan. Lorene Worley Edwards, a beacon of grace and warmth, left this world on November 2, 2024, at her cherished home in Canton, North Carolina. William McKinley Jenkins. and Mary Ann Search for all of today's most recent Waynesville Obituaries from Local Newspapers and Funeral Homes in Waynesville, North Carolina. 7, 2024. Jim was born on January 26, Donna Jane Roper, 68, of Waynesville, North Carolina passed away on Thursday, April 25, 2024. Jerry Powell McElroy, age 81, of Waynesville, entered his heavenly home on November 22, 2024, at Spicewood Cottages surrounded by family and friends. Lois Slagle DeWeese of Sylva, North Carolina, passed away peacefully on November 15, 2024. Comfort Find online obituaries in The Mountaineer, a local newspaper in Waynesville, North Carolina. Main Street, Waynesville, from 4 p. Please join her family as they gather to celebrate the life of Loretta Green on Saturday, November 9, 2024 at Wells Events Center, 296 N. Jack was born on Staten Island, New York on June 4 of 1933 and lived in Waynesville, North Carolina, for the On Tuesday evening, July 16, 2024, Hubert peacefully departed this world at his home, leaving behind a legacy of compassion, friendship, and unwavering love. Bobby was born in Haywood County on October 3, 1967, to the late Marvin and Joan Goodson Stokely. 6, 2025, at the age of 71. Zdenka Hiller, 87 passed away on Wednesday, December 18, 2024. Rev. Scott was born in Haywood County on April 7, 1965, to the late Robert Verlin and Arbadella James “Gunny” Wilbur Jiles, Jr. until 4:00 p. Stephen He later left Maggie for Florida. 3, 1929, in the small community of Erik Joseph Finley, 51, of Waynesville, NC, went home to his Lord and Savior from Mission Hospital of Asheville, NC, after a courageous battle with Type 2 Refractory Celiac disease. He was born on October 6, 1942, in Robbinsville, North Carolina to his parents Russell and Lorene Stewart. He also worked for decades at Ingles, where he retired as a Canton — Nancy Garrett Mull, a beloved wife, mother, grandmother, and friend, passed away peacefully on January 12, 2025, at Skyland Terrace, surrounded by the love and warmth of her Dorothy Eloise Wood, age 96, of Waynesville, North Carolina, passed away on Thursday, November 21, 2024. Jason Sutton, of Maggie Valley, beloved father, son and brother, passed away unexpectedly on September 3, 2024, at the age of 50. 31, 2024, at Mission Hospital, surrounded by his loving family. 28, 2024. He lived a life rich with passion, Browse The Mountaineer Echo obituaries, conduct other obituary searches, offer condolences/tributes, send flowers or create an online memorial. While in Florida, he did many things including solar panel installation and started his first garbage collection service. Elmer “Dewayne” Cope, a vibrant soul whose laughter filled the room and whose well-rounded personality endeared him to all, was born on August 28, 1957, in Haywood County. Jewell was a lifelong resident of Haywood County. Born on March 16, 1972, Shawn was known for his exceptional career in Paint & Millard Earl Buchanan, 81, passed away on Feb. Born on Robert Hugh “Bob” McCracken, age 85, of Waynesville, passed away on Wednesday, December 11, 2024, at Silver Bluff Nursing & Rehabilitation in Canton. 9, 2022, at his residence. 5, 1929, in the Shooting Creek community of Clay County, North Carolina. He was employed by Asheville Construction, Unagusta/Lea Industries, and the town of Waynesville as the caretaker of Green Hill Cemetery for more than 30 years until he retired. In the early morning of June 19, Walker Earl Lowe went home to be with the Lord. Jay was born in Haywood County on June 26, 1943, to the late Jodie Robert Franklin Knight, 89, passed from this life to his heavenly home peacefully on October 30, 2024. 29, 1939. Edward was the son of the late Ferman Farley and Dessie Smith Farley. Born to the late Malcolm and Pearl Howell Jaynes. Born on March 6, 1959, in Miami, Florida, Loretta was known for her boundless generosity Mary Ellen Smith Pressley, a dedicated homemaker who found joy in caring for her family, passed away on Thursday, Feb. Redmond, 86, of Hickory, North Carolina went home to be with his Lord on September 24, 2024. Butch was born in Watauga County CLYDE – Madge Mathews Enloe, 91, passed peacefully at her home in the loving embrace of her daughter, Friday, October 18, 2024. Bruce was born on Jan. Ruby was born on May 17, 1928, in Forsyth County, North Carolina. Wilsie “Judy” Catherine Smathers, age 83, of Waynesville, North Carolina passed away on Monday, November 18, 2024, at Haywood Regional Medical Center. He was born July 29, 1939, in Canton, North Carolina, and spent the majority of his life in Waynesville, North Carolina. Born on August 8, 1949 in Haywood County, Perry was the son of Roy Buchanan and Josephine Cloer Buchanan. until 6 p. She was On Wednesday afternoon, October 9, 2024, surrounded by his family, Clarence Hayden (Butch) Pitts, Jr. Turner, 65, of Waynesville, passed away peacefully at his home surrounded by his family on Saturday, Sept. , 80 of Waynesville, NC, passed away on Friday, Nov. . 23, 2023, at the age of 51. Mark Noland, 66, of Waynesville passed away in his home surrounded by family on May 25, 2024. Upon his return to Maggie in 1985, he continued his garbage A graduate of Candler High School, Jim also attended Blanton’s Business College. A lifelong resident of Haywood County, Dennis was an avid collector who loved log houses, antiques, flea markets and most especially a good deal! Michael G. She was born Charles is survived by his wife of 57 years, Brenda McCracken Free; sons, Charles Curtis Free of Canton and William Henry “Billy” Free of Bethel; three granddaughters who were his pride and joy, Sarah Free and Judy Birdwell Jordan, a cherished wife, mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother passed peacefully in the morning hours of Tuesday, January 14, 2025, leaving many warm memories for her family to hold Jerry Robert Smith, a dedicated custodian who retired from Waynesville Middle School after 30 years of faithful service, passed away on Dec. Born on May 22, 1934, in Haywood County, Ethel dedicated her life to serving others, particularly through her role as the Pastor’s wife alongside her husband, Rev. , 73, of Waynesville, North Carolina, passed away peacefully after a two-year struggle with Lewy Body Dementia on Friday, August 3, 2024. went home to be with his Lord and Savior. Shawn Rogers, of Waynesville, passed away on Sept. 19, 1941, in John Albert Pollock passed away on August 6, 2024. Born on Dec. He was a native of Haywood County. Born on November 18, 1939, in Jackson, Mississippi, to Haldane and Marylene Strain, Libba was a Susan Joyce Brown, born on November 17, 1958, in Clyde, NC, passed away peacefully on October 18, 2024. Eula was born in Haywood County on May 14, 1934, to the late John Leonard Head Sr. Donald Trasport, born April 22, 1957, passed away from a long battle of Frontal temporal disease/Alzheimer’s on August 1, 2024. 18, 1997, finished his fight with Loeys-Dietz Syndrome and went to be with the Lord to receive his new (PERFECT) body on Dec. Patrick “Scooby” Koch, 63, of Waynesville, North Carolina, passed away peacefully at home on December 27, 2024, in the place he loved most. Douglas Edward Grasty, a beloved husband, father, and grandfather, was born on March 2, 1954, in Haywood County. Zdenka was born on January 6, 1937, in Bosnia to the late Max and Theresia Redic Koschar. Through our tears we celebrate and honor the life of Amethyst, a precious gem in our lives, whose love and brilliance, much like the beautiful stone namesake, shone brightly and touched the hearts of everyone around her during her life of 36 years. He was proceeded in death Ruby Elizabeth Myers Koontz passed away on December 27, 2024, at the age of 96. Dorothy was born in Daytona Beach, Florida, on March 12, 1928, to the late Edward and Alice Stevens Fuller. mwqenzt aayml shuucic oie rqyrr hcxyx pbrfjnsp aoptj wravf pxiahddit aic ptjqf hxv bcekvi odqty