Jason Eugene Moody. Jason Eugene Moody, age 57, of Waynesville, North Carolina passed away on Thursday, October 26, 2023, at Mission Hospital. Jason was born in Haywood County on May 5, 1966, to the late Charles and Shirley Sheehan Moody. Jason was the Captain of the Maggie Valley Fire and Rescue, where he served honorably for 37 years.How Haywood County rallied to the cause during WWII scrap metal drive. SCRAP USE — This Waynesville Mountaineer advertisement encouraged local citizens to think of scrap metal in terms of its potential use against the enemies of war. This picture, with its youth and location unidentified, is part of a collection unlabeled pictures in the ...Jerry Robert Smith. Jerry Robert Smith, a dedicated custodian who retired from Waynesville Middle School after 30 years of faithful service, passed away on Dec. 7, 2023, at Haywood Regional Medical Center in Haywood County. He was born on May 5, 1944, in Haywood County. Jerry attended Fines Creek High and went on to serve in the United States ...Jan 17, 2024. 1. 1 of 4. CONTESTED SIGN — This sign at Autobell Car Wash is the center of a lawsuit filed against the town of Waynesville. Aarik Long. MIXED BAG — Signs along Russ Avenue are a hodgepodge of taller monopole signs predating Waynesville’s current sign rules. Theoretically, the grandfathered signs eventually get replaced with ...Jul 18, 2022 · Ashley Danielle Duckett, 34, departed this life peacefully on Tuesday, July 5, 2022. Ashley’s life journey began on Sept. 2, 1987, in the mountains of Western North Carolina, residing in Haywood County all of her life. She was a graduate of Tuscola High School, where as a gifted athlete she excelled in the sports of basketball, soccer and ...The sitting town council is in the fight of their lives against tough competition from a slate of challengers dubbed "Team Waynesville.". The essence of Waynesville is on the line, according to the incumbents who made their case at a candidate forum hosted by The Mountaineer last week. 5.SWAT Round-Up 2023 1. WAYNESVILLE’S FINEST — The Waynesville Police Department were represented by (from left to right): Jarod Flesch, Heath Pressley, Cameron Gasperson, Sam Sinyard, Josh Schick, Michael Whitley, Assistant Police Chief Brandon Gilmore Dr. John Mason, former Police Chief Bill Hollingsed and Chief David …Save. Bruce Davis, 80, passed away on Dec. 24, 2020, at home in Waynesville after a long battle with cancer. He was born in Haywood County on March 6, 1940, to Lt. Col. James M. Davis, Sr. and Ruth Grant Davis. He is survived by his wife of 53 years, Sandra B. Davis; daughter Amy Davis (Holly); and daughter Kelly Shiell-Davis (Alex).The Mountaineer. Buy Today's paper . Tuesday, April 23, 2024 Print Edition; SUBSCRIBE NOW. Close. ... "Say something nice about me," she instructed in anticipation of this obituary. "Lie if you have to." Lying will not be necessary. To plant a tree ... Waynesville, NC 28786 Phone: 828-452-0661 Email: ...News from Waynesville, North Carolina. Stay current with all the latest and breaking news about Waynesville, North Carolina, compare headlines and perspectives between news sources on stories happening today. In total, 245 stories have been published about Waynesville, North Carolina which Ground News has aggregated in the past 3 months. Weather.1 of 4. CLEAN SWEEP — Anthony Sutton, Jon Feichter, Chuck Dickson and Julia Boyd Freeman each won re-election to the town council, while Gary Caldwell retained his position as mayor. Becky Johnson. The current Waynesville leaders have pulled out a win in one of the most closely-followed, highly-anticipated local races in recent history.Waynesville obits and death notices from funeral homes, newspapers and families. Mark T Noland. Waynesville, NC. Jack Swanger. Waynesville, NC. See All Obituaries. See All Obituaries.Joseph 'Joe' Jenkins. WAYNESVILLE — Joseph Neil Jenkins, 79, passed away on Thursday, April 6, 2023 at his home. A native of Haywood County, he was a son of the late Jesse Jenkins and Ruth Rathbone Jenkins. He was preceded in death by sister-in-law, Earlene Phillips Jenkins and brothers-in-law, Ralph Mills, Rob Russell, and Kevin Blevins. To ...Waynesville is a trailblazer in reducing carbon. Payton Renegar Staff writer. Aug 9, 2023. 1. 1 of 4. ENVIRONMENT — Waynesville Town Council Member, Chuck Dickson, pioneered the new Environmental Sustainability Board, which will advise the town council on initiatives to make Waynesville a cleaner town. SOLAR ENERGY — The new …WAYNESVILLE — James Lewis Overman Sr., 79, peacefully passed away on Friday, Nov. 25, 2022. Lewis was born Dec. 4, 1942, in Durham County, North Carolina, to the late James David Overman and the late Anna Mae Markham Overman. He had made his home in Durham before moving to Waynesville in 2004 and had worked with Wagners Wrecking Service for ...Linda “Lynn” Ellen Barnes, beloved wife, mother, grandmother, and friend passed away on Feb. 8, 2024, following a 14-month illness. She was born on July 14, 1942, in Malden, Massachusetts, to the late Rolf & Norma (Nelson) Olson. She graduated from Barrington High School in Rhode Island and attended Upsala College in New Jersey. She was a ...Nancy Jones Medford. Nancy Jones Medford, "Grannie," was a lifelong resident of Waynesville. Born May 25, 1929, she died peacefully on Jan. 27, 2024. Nancy embodied the joyous spirit of a large, loving family and a circle of caring friends. Her favorite flower was the sunflower, a symbol of lasting happiness.Vicky Gribble. Vicky Gribble, 58, of Waynesville, died unexpectedly on Jan. 2, 2024. Vicky was born on April 8, 1965, in Waynesville. She lived in Charlotte, North Carolina, and Clearwater, Florida. During her early years, and returned to Waynesville and graduated from Tuscola High School. She continued her education at Western Carolina ...A candidate forum turned tense Tuesday night when Waynesville Mayor Gary Caldwell shoved his opponent Joey Reece during an exchange on stage. The two candidates were seated side-by-side during the forum, which was hosted by The Mountaineer in the Haywood County Historic Courtroom. Nearly 100 audience members …Waynesville ballot begins to round out. Chuck Dickson, attorney, is running for the Waynesville town board. Two more candidates have signed up to run for Waynesville town board, bringing the total count to seven: five for the town board and two for mayor, as of noon Tuesday. All four alderman seats and the mayor are up for election …Joseph 'Joe' Jenkins. WAYNESVILLE — Joseph Neil Jenkins, 79, passed away on Thursday, April 6, 2023 at his home. A native of Haywood County, he was a son of the late Jesse Jenkins and Ruth Rathbone Jenkins. He was preceded in death by sister-in-law, Earlene Phillips Jenkins and brothers-in-law, Ralph Mills, Rob Russell, and Kevin Blevins. To ...SIGN UP — Waynesville Youth Basketball is hosting open signups across three September dates. Calling all youth basketball players! Signups for Waynesville Youth Basketball will take place across three dates in September. Signups for PeeWees, Termites and Mites occur from 10 a.m.–noon on Sep. 16, 23 and 30, in front of the Waynesville …SIGN — A large sign on the property where the future Biltmore Church will be built in Waynesville can easily be seen from the nearby roundabout. FLOOD RECOVERY — Biltmore Church was one of many that provided work teams to help rebuild flooded homes in the Cruso area following the 2021 floods in Haywood.Dec 14, 2023. 0. Martha Allen Goodin. Martha Allen Goodin, a beloved mother, wife, and dedicated caregiver, passed away on Dec. 12, 2023. She was born on in Georgia to the late Jimmy and Virgie Toole Allen. Martha leaves behind a legacy of compassion and service that touched the lives of many. Martha dedicated her career to the field of daycare ...Downtown Waynesville stakeholders invited to visioning forum. FUTURE PLANS — A forum will be held at 5:30 p.m. Wednesday, June 5, where the Downtown Waynesville Commission’s vision and plans for the community will be shared. Pictured is Director Beth Gilmore leading a public forum to solicit feedback from merchants on …Tanya Gavin Lytle Obituary. We are sad to announce that on November 28, 2023, at the age of 64, Tanya Gavin Lytle of Waynesville, North Carolina passed away. Family and friends are welcome to leave their condolences on this memorial page and share them with the family. She was predeceased by : her father Richard Gavin; and her …Wells Waynesville. Jan 1, 2023. 0. WAYNESVILLE — Evelyn Mae Hurst Buchanan-McClure, passed away on Thursday, Dec. 29, 2022, at her home surrounded by her loving family. A native of Tennessee, she was a daughter of Milas Hurst and Willa Mae Lockhart Hurst. She was preceded in death by her dear husband, Samuel McClure, who died in December 2019 ...Ivan McClain Green. Ivan McClain Green, age 70, of Waynesville, North Carolina, passed away on Wednesday, Jan. 3, 2024, at his residence. Ivan was born in Haywood County on July 25, 1953, to the late Rufus "Mack" and Frances Crane Green. He enjoyed hiking, fishing, photography and history. Most of all, Ivan loved spending time with his family.Winfred Richard Wright, Jr. Wells Waynesville. Feb 2, 2024. 0. Winfred Richard Wright, Jr. passed away peacefully at his residence on Jan. 29, 2024, surrounded by his loving family. He was born on Aug. 9, 1942, in Haywood County. Winfred had a fulfilling career and dedicated 30 years of his to Dayco, where he worked in assembly …May 17, 2022. 0. LAKE JUNALUSKA — Eve King Bishop, 61, passed away peacefully surrounded by her family on Tuesday, May 17, 2022. ”Where ever she was, there was Eden.”. Mark Twain, The Diaries of Adam and Eve. To plant a tree in memory of Eve King Bishop as a living tribute, please visit Tribute Store. Eve King Bishop.The Mountaineer, Waynesville, North Carolina. 29,822 likes · 2,066 talking about this. Haywood's #1 news source.Joseph 'Joe' Jenkins. WAYNESVILLE — Joseph Neil Jenkins, 79, passed away on Thursday, April 6, 2023 at his home. A native of Haywood County, he was a son of the late Jesse Jenkins and Ruth Rathbone Jenkins. He was preceded in death by sister-in-law, Earlene Phillips Jenkins and brothers-in-law, Ralph Mills, Rob Russell, and Kevin Blevins. To ...SUBSCRIBE NOW. NASCAR coming to the Moose Lodge. Tyler Auffhammer [email protected]. Nov 27, 2023. Nov 27, 2023. 0. GET A PHOTO WITH A RACE CAR — The No. 1 car of NASCAR Cup Series driver Ross Chastain will make its rounds to the Waynesville Moose Lodge from 11 a.m.-5 p.m. on Tuesday, Nov. 28. Those with a need for speed should ...When this happens, it's usually because the owner only shared it with a small group of people, changed who can see it or it's been deleted. Go to News Feed.Smoky Mountain News. 34 Church St. Waynesville, North Carolina 28786. Haywood County. (828) 452-4251.Nov 29, 2023. Nov 29, 2023. 0. Mark A. Reeves. Mark A. Reeves, 69, beloved family man, passed away peacefully at his home on Sunday, Nov. 26, 2023. Born on Sept. 11, 1954, Mark was the son of the late Donald and Shirley Moody Reeves and also preceded in death by a sister, Donna Reeves. From an early age, he displayed a passion for the outdoors ...Scott Muse, age 58, of Waynesville passed away on Saturday, Sept. 23, 2023. Scott was born in Haywood County on April 7, 1965, to the late Robert Verlin and Arbadella Turner Muse. Scott was a graduate of Tuscola High School. He dedicated his life to Law Enforcement, retiring from Waynesville Police Department as a Detective …The Mountaineer, Waynesville, North Carolina. 29,822 likes · 2,066 talking about this. Haywood's #1 news source.Save. WAYNESVILLE — Mary "Peggy" Franklin Ruff Dietz, 97, passed away on Monday, June 26, 2023 at Autumn Care of Waynesville. A native of Haywood County, she was a daughter of the late George Wiley and Maria West Franklin. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her first husband, Charles Ruff, who died in 1992 and second ...Waynesville and Maggie Police join forces in drug bust. By Aarik Long [email protected]. Dec 20, 2023. 0. 1 of 3. ARRESTED — Jonathan Shayne Jenkins was arrested last week on multiple drug related charges. ARRESTED — Mary Jane Woodring was arrested last week on multiple drug related charges. ARRESTED — …News and information from the western North Carolina region covering Haywood, Jackson, Macon and Swain countythemountaineer.com 220 N Main Street Waynesville, NC 28786 Phone: 828-452-0661 Email: [email protected]. Jason Eugene Moody, age 57, of Waynesville, North Carolina passed away on Thursday, October 26, 2023, at Mission Hospital. Jason was born in Haywood County on May 5, 1966, to the late Charles and Shirley Sheehan Moody. Jason was the Captain of the Maggie Valley Fire and Rescue, where he served honorably for 37 years.Feb 26, 2020. Waynesville residents could see higher property taxes and new fees in coming years to pay for big ticket projects — including a new $4.5 milli…. Feb 17, 2020. The long-awaited, much-anticipated decision of who will serve on Waynesville’s homeless task force was announced this week. Feb 10, 2020.ARCH SUPPORTS — Tim Burress of Bethel, also known as “the Rock Man,” designed rock foundations for the support poles of the Gateway to the Smokies arch coming to downtown Waynesville, donating time and labor of his crew to the cause. Becky Johnson. ART FOR A CAUSE — Waynesville artist Teresa Pennington created an artistic rendition of ...Robert Campbell. WAYNESVILLE — Robert Perry Campbell, 59, passed away on Saturday, Aug. 15, 2020, at Haywood Regional Medical Center. Robert was a native of Haywood County and the son of the late James Floyd and Jane Fisher Campbell. In addition to his parents he was preceded in death by his son, Robert “Robb” Perry Campbell, Jr.; and ...themountaineer.com 220 N Main Street Waynesville, NC 28786 Phone: 828-452-0661 Email: [email protected] Newspaper Titles Added to DigitalNC; 34 Newspaper Titles up on DigitalNC! Almost 40 Newspaper Titles on DigitalNC this week! Five Years of the Waynesville Mountaineer Added to DigitalNC; Newspapers Selected for Digitization, 2017-2018; View all related blog postsObits; Opinion; Outdoors; Calendar; Classifieds; Legals; Subscribe; ... The Mountaineer. Buy Today's paper . Wednesday, May 22, 2024 Print Edition; SUBSCRIBE NOW. ... — J.E. Rice, a former Confederate soldier, was gunned down along Jonathan's Creek as Kirk's Raiders rode toward Waynesville. He is buried in a small family cemetery in the ...Ashley Danielle Duckett, 34, departed this life peacefully on Tuesday, July 5, 2022. Ashley’s life journey began on Sept. 2, 1987, in the mountains of Western North Carolina, residing in Haywood County all of her life. She was a graduate of Tuscola High School, where as a gifted athlete she excelled in the sports of basketball, soccer and ...Jan 12, 2024 · Vicky Gribble. Vicky Gribble, 58, of Waynesville, died unexpectedly on Jan. 2, 2024. Vicky was born on April 8, 1965, in Waynesville. She lived in Charlotte, North Carolina, and Clearwater, Florida. During her early years, and returned to Waynesville and graduated from Tuscola High School. She continued her education at Western Carolina ...Glenda Lasley Medford, age 66, of Waynesville, passed away unexpectedly Tuesday, Nov. 21, 2023, at her home. A native of Rockingham County, North Carolina, she has been a resident of Haywood County since 1977. Glenda was the daughter of the late James Earl and Gracie Comer Lasley. She is also predeceased by one brother, David …My first encounter with the Waynesville Mountaineer was in 1956 when a description of my antics appeared in print. Back then, a 4-year-old could walk from Church Street to nursery school at the Methodist Church. One rainy dayDec 11, 2023. 0. Billy Ray Frizzell. Billy Ray Frizzell (Ray), 89, passed away on Dec. 8, 2023, leaving behind a legacy that will be cherished by his loved ones. Born on Sept. 24, 1934, in Jackson County, Billy Ray was the son of Arthur and Thelma Johnson Frizzell. Ray’s remarkable career spanned over four decades at Champion Paper, where he ...Jan 16, 2024 · WAYNESVILLE — Matthew Haynes, passed away on Jan. 11, 2024. A public funeral service will be held at 2 p.m. Saturday, Jan. 20, 2024, at Antioch Baptist Church. The family will receive friends from 12 p.m. until 2 p.m. prior to the service and again following the services. To plant a tree in memory of Matthew Haynes as a living tribute, please ...Bobby Vance Lunsford. Robert “Bobby” Vance Lunsford, 82, of High Point, North Carolina, and formerly of Waynesville, passed away, Friday March 8, 2024, at his residence in High Point. Born June 29, 1941, in Waynesville, Bobby was the eldest son of the late Lloyd Lunsford and the late Eunice Stewart Lunsford. Bobby worked at Dayco in ...Scott Muse, age 58, of Waynesville passed away on Saturday, Sept. 23, 2023. Scott was born in Haywood County on April 7, 1965, to the late Robert Verlin and Arbadella Turner Muse. Scott was a graduate of Tuscola High School. He dedicated his life to Law Enforcement, retiring from Waynesville Police Department as a Detective …Feb 26, 2020. Waynesville residents could see higher property taxes and new fees in coming years to pay for big ticket projects — including a new $4.5 milli…. Feb 17, 2020. The long-awaited, much-anticipated decision of who will serve on Waynesville’s homeless task force was announced this week. Feb 10, 2020.Waynesville Police are looking for a man accused of breaking into vehicles at a car dealership in Waynesville over the course of several days. Detective Jason Reynolds said four different vehicles were broken into at AutoStar and approximately $700 worth of property stolen.SWAT Round-Up 2023 1. WAYNESVILLE'S FINEST — The Waynesville Police Department were represented by (from left to right): Jarod Flesch, Heath Pressley, Cameron Gasperson, Sam Sinyard, Josh Schick, Michael Whitley, Assistant Police Chief Brandon Gilmore Dr. John Mason, former Police Chief Bill Hollingsed and Chief David Adams. They say ...Geology has taught us that nothing is permanent, including Earth's mountains. Find out which are rising and which and are falling at HowStuffWorks. Advertisement Every year, an est...themountaineer.com 220 N Main Street Waynesville, NC 28786 Phone: 828-452-0661 Email: [email protected] GALLERY: Halloween Treats on the Street in Waynesville. Brionna Dallara [email protected]. Nov 3, 2023. 0. Main Street in Waynesville was swarmed with hundreds of trick-or-treaters at Treats on the Street this Halloween. Little ghouls and goblins traveled shop-to-shop as local business employees passed out …Lightning strikes, dog-walking trail, tax collections and other county business. Aug 8, 2020. Lightning struck the Haywood County Health and Human …The long-awaited return of the Gateway to the Smokies arch in downtown Waynesville is finally here, and the public is invited to witness the unveiling at 5:30 p.m. …Mar 8, 2024. 0. Waynesville, Sarah Louise Houston Barnes, 98, joined her loved ones and her Lord, Thursday, March 7, 2024, at her home. The care of Mrs. Barnes has been entrusted to Wells Funeral Home of Waynesville. Services will be announced once complete. To plant a tree in memory of Sarah Barnes as a living tribute, please visit Tribute Store.Mar 6, 2024. 0. TOUGH DECISIONS AHEAD — The Waynesville town council will face a budget for the coming fiscal year where operating expenses outpace new revenue. Becky Johnson. Waynesville town leaders received some good news and not so good news last week about its future financial outlook. The town council held a day-long retreat to kick off ...Sep 29, 2023 · Christopher Shawn Rogers. Shawn Rogers, of Waynesville, passed away on Sept. 23, 2023, at the age of 51. Born on March 16, 1972, Shawn was known for his exceptional career in Paint & Body work at Fred Anderson Toyota for Magic One and Dent Wizards. Shawn was a vibrant individual who brought joy to everyone he encountered.William Bruce Bowman Jr. LEXINGTON, SOUTH CAROLINA — Bruce Bowman Jr., 56, passed away on Sept. 23, 2023, with his loved ones by his side. Bruce was born in Sylva to William Bruce Bowman Sr. and Jane Rector Bowman. He is survived by his wife, Dorothy (DeeDee) Bowman, daughter, Breanne Mefford (Jonathan) and his son, Mitchell Bowman. He is ...Bobby Douglas "Bud" Phillips. WAYNESVILLE — Bobby Douglas "Bud" Phillips, 78, went to be with his Lord and Savior, surrounded by his loving family, on Sunday, March 4, 2018 at his home. A native and lifelong resident of Haywood County, he was a son of the late Roy A. and Hazel Warren Phillips of Bethel. In addition to his parents, he was ...The deadliest day for U.S. law enforcement in almost a decade occurred last month in Charlotte and hit home for the Waynesville Police Department. Four officers with U.S. Marshal's Regional Task Force were killed and four more were wounded after being shot by a suspect on April 29 while the officers attempted to serve a felony warrant.0. Ernest T. Presnell, Jr. WAYNESVILLE — Ernest Taft Presnell, Jr., 80, entered his heavenly home on Sunday, July 17, 2022, to join his Lord and Savior whom he loved and served with joy. A native of Haywood County, he was a son of the late Ernest Taft and Ethel Forrester Presnell. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his ...Jeanne Thomson Phillips. Jeanne Thomson Phillips, age 90, of Waynesville, North Carolina, passed away on Sunday, July 2, 2023. Jeanne was born in Chicago, Illinois, on November 28, 1932, to the late John and Dorothy Robillard Thomson. Jeanne resided in Miami, Florida, for over 60 years where she was a career teacher for the hearing impaired.Jason Abram Caldwell. Jason Abram Caldwell, 45, of Waynesville, passed away on Monday, May 20, 2024. He was born January 3, 1979 to John Caldwell and Alissa Gardner Watson. Jason was preceded in death by his paternal grandparents, Burdell Wells and John Mull Caldwell; maternal grandparents, James W. Gardner and Pauline S. Gosen; a cousin, Brian ...Canton, Brenda Lee Moore Wallace, 82, loving mother and grandmother passed away on Monday, Nov. 20, 2023, at Silver Bluff Nursing and Rehab Facility.ARCH SUPPORTS — Tim Burress of Bethel, also known as "the Rock Man," designed rock foundations for the support poles of the Gateway to the Smokies arch coming to downtown Waynesville, donating time and labor of his crew to the cause. Becky Johnson. ART FOR A CAUSE — Waynesville artist Teresa Pennington created an artistic rendition of ...Steven Jay Miller. Steven Jay Miller, age 77, of Asheville, North Carolina passed away on Friday, May 3, 2024. Steven was born in Chillicothe, OH. Celebrate and honor unique lives in Waynesville, NC. Find an obituary, get service details, leave condolence messages or send flowers or gifts.Sep 21, 2021. 0. C. Harris Pryor. Harris Pryor, of Maggie Valley, died at the Solace Center in Asheville after a long illness. He was 84 years old. Harris was born in 1937 in Bat Cave, North Carolina. He is preceded in death by his parents, Berkley and Virginia Pryor, and 12 siblings. Harris is survived by his wife of 45 years, Nancy Holder ...William 'Bill' Conard. WAYNESVILLE — William Kirk Conard, Sr., 75, passed away Thursday, Aug. 5, 2021, at his residence. A native of Haywood County, he was a son of the late Alice Leona Moore Conard Christopher. In addition to his mother, he was preceded in death by the mothers of his children, Wanda Mills and Bertha Holt Conard; daughter ...Jared Phillips. Wells Waynesville. Aug 18, 2023. 0. Jared Phillips. Jared Matthew Phillips, 36, passed away on Friday, Aug. 11th, 2023, at his home in Maggie Valley. He had resided in Waynesville for most of his life. Jared was the son of Delores Coyne Phillips and the late James (Jim) Phillips.Ray W. Chadwick Jr. Ray Chadwick of Clyde passed away at Haywood Regional Medical Center on Dec. 20, 2023, following a brief illness. Born in Havelock, North Carolina, Ray loved the mountains and called them home for more than fifty years. A science teacher, he retired after 31 years from Tuscola High School. As passionate as he was about ...Arthur Herrmann. Bob Herrmann passed away on Feb. 29, 2024, at his home in Waynesville. Born in Illinois, Bob is the son of the late Robert and Virginia Stein Herrmann. Bob had a successful career as an insurance agent, starting with John Hancock Mutual Life for 15 years and later opening his own State Farm agency in 1980. His dedication to his ...Winfred Richard Wright, Jr. Wells Waynesville. Feb 2, 2024. 0. Winfred Richard Wright, Jr. passed away peacefully at his residence on Jan. 29, 2024, surrounded by his loving family. He was born on Aug. 9, 1942, in Haywood County. Winfred had a fulfilling career and dedicated 30 years of his to Dayco, where he worked in assembly before retiring.Wells Waynesville. Nov 3, 2022. 0. Melissa Turner Pope, 44, passed away on Sunday, Oct. 30, 2022. A memorial service will be held from 2 until 4 p.m. on Friday, Nov. 11, 2022 at Grace Church in the Mountains. A reception will follow in the Parish Hall. To plant a tree in memory of Melissa Pope as a living tribute, please visit Tribute Store.1935-2024. Smoky Mountain Cremations and Funeral Service. WAYNESVILLE — Kenneth "Kenny" Michael Underwood, 88 passed away, Wednesday, Jan. 3, 2024, after a brief illness. Kenny was born in Haywood County on April 17, 1935, and is the son of the late Frank Allen Underwood and Lucille Tate Underwood. He was preceded in death by his brother ...Becky Johnson. MISSING LINK — Philan Medford made a $100,000 gift to get the ball rolling on a bridge over Richland Creek, which will lead to a 9-acre tract on the other side with a walking path and other park amenities. The bridge is also a critical missing piece of the puzzle in expanding the Waynesville greenway to Lake Junaluska.Wells Waynesville. Mar 9, 2021. 0. WAYNESVILLE — Pauline Curtis Hendricks, 74, passed away on Monday, March 8, 2021 at her home, surrounded by her family. A native of Haywood County, she was a daughter of the late Louie and Eullar Holt Curtis. She was also preceded in death by two brothers; Claude Curtis and Kent Lee Curtis; and one sister ...Arthur Herrmann. Bob Herrmann passed away on Feb. 29, 2024, at his home in Waynesville. Born in Illinois, Bob is the son of the late Robert and Virginia Stein Herrmann. Bob had a successful career as an insurance agent, starting with John Hancock Mutual Life for 15 years and later opening his own State Farm agency in 1980. His …themountaineer.com 220 N Main Street Waynesville, NC 28786 Phone: 828-452-0661 Email: [email protected] leaders divided as they close in on property tax increase. FINDING A COMPROMISE — Waynesville town council members and department heads gathered for the fourth time this week to hammer out a budget. Waynesville leaders appear to have settled on an almost four-cent increase in the property tax rate to fund town services, equipment ...0. Ernest T. Presnell, Jr. WAYNESVILLE — Ernest Taft Presnell, Jr., 80, entered his heavenly home on Sunday, July 17, 2022, to join his Lord and Savior whom he loved and served with joy. A native of Haywood County, he was a son of the late Ernest Taft and Ethel Forrester Presnell. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his ...Audrey was born on April 10, 1940, to Ruth and Alonzo Swanger and was a lifelong resident of Haywood County. She will be reunited in heaven with her loving husband of over 35 years; Owen Trantham, her daughter; Jeanne Brown, son-in-law; Ronnie Brown, son; Danny Trantham, mother; Ruth Swanger, father; Alonzo Swanger, and brother; Gerald Swanger.BREAK FROM CAMPAIGNING — Election Day was a well-deserved break for Chuck Dickson, who knocked on 1,000 doors and personally spoke to over 600 voters during a boots-on-the-ground campaign. He was the top vote getter for alderman. The results are nearly in for the Waynesville town board race. There are six candidates …Steven Jay Miller. Steven Jay Miller, age 77, of Asheville, North Carolina passed away on Friday, May 3, 2024. Steven was born in Chillicothe, OH. Celebrate and honor unique lives in Waynesville, NC. Find an obituary, get service details, leave condolence messages or send flowers or gifts.. Winfred Richard Wright, Jr. Wells Waynesville. Feb 2, 2NEW LOT — Waynesville town council along with property owner Chuck R The Mountaineer is a newspaper based in Waynesville, North Carolina. The newspaper is owned by The Mountaineer Publishing Company. History. The Waynesville Courier began publishing on February 8, 1888. Jesse Daniel Boone sold the paper in 1902 to G.C. Briggs. ... Boone consolidated the two weeklies into The Carolina Mountaineer and Waynesville ... Don Williams, a beloved member of the community, passed WAYNESVILLE — Crystal Elaina Frady Shuler, 48, passed away on Sunday, Aug. 7, 2022. Crystal was born in Haywood County on Feb. 12, 1974, to the late Hallet "Raymond" Ward and to Sue Williams Frady. Crystal was an animal lover who enjoyed a wide variety of music including classic country, Southern Rock and Pop. She also loved to travel. May 17, 2022. 0. LAKE JUNALUSKA — Eve King Bishop, 61, pa...
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