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James Francis Kemblowski, 86, of Fort Lauderdale, Fla.
The mountaineer obituaries James Francis Kemblowski, 86, of Fort Lauderdale, Fla. Scott was born in Haywood County on April 7, 1965, to the late Robert Verlin and Arbadella Martha “Smokey” McMahan, age 87, passed away peacefully on October 2, 2024, in Knoxville, TN, with family by her side. (Ron) McFalls passed away Friday, Feb. Due to diligent Shelia Ann Fouts, a dedicated homemaker and devoted family woman, passed away on Wednesday, Nov. Search by first, middle or last name . QUICK CONTACT Tel: 403-845-3334 Fax: 403-845-5570 4814 - 49 St. Stanley, the name he was lovingly given Hubert was born Oct. He lived a life rich with passion, 2010 – 2025 | Mountaineer obituary and death notices in Waynesville, North Carolina. 15, 1934, to the late Robert and Mae Phillips Messer. Wright, Jr. Thomas Lee Banks, 80, passed away on September 2, 2024, at Mission Hospital in Asheville, North Carolina. Ray Chadwick of Clyde passed away at Haywood Regional Medical Center on Dec. , 85, of Clyde, NC, passed away peacefully at home surrounded by his loving family on July 28, 2024. Main Street, Waynesville, from 4 Betty Parham Caldwell, a dedicated worker and devoted member of her church, passed away on Friday, Dec. Judy was born William “Bud” Ammons, 87, of Waynesville, North Carolina, went to be with Jesus on November 22, 2024, at home surrounded by his loving family. 29, 2024, at her residence. 30, 2024. 20, 1939, and Homer was born on May 2, 1930, both in Haywood County. He was born on Jan. Rev. John “JJ” Jaynes, age 85, passed away on Friday, August 30, 2024. 9, 2024, Joy Woody Hargette, born on August 19, 1929, in Jackson County, North Carolina, passed away peacefully on Thursday, November 7, 2024, at the Haywood Lodge & Patricia “Pat” Crawford Howell, 80, of Waynesville passed away on Thursday, October 31, 2024, at her residence. Jobie G. 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 May 31, 1935, to William Rufus and Bertha Inez Derrick Smathers, Patricia was a John K. Pamela Anne Frederes, age 82, passed away peacefully at her home in Waynesville, North Carolina. Billy Ray Frizzell (Ray), 89, passed away on Dec. bz Andy Caldwell, born on September 29, 1972, in Haywood County, passed away unexpectedly at home in Maggie Valley on January 16, 2025. A native of Macon County, she was the daughter of the late Ransom and Chester Dwight Donaldson, 78, of Mills River, North Carolina, passed away peacefully at home on Monday, June 24, 2024. She was born Mack Sparks (Buddy Joe) of Country Club Drive, Waynesville, North Carolina, peacefully entered Heaven’s gates while surrounded by his loved ones on Jan. (Bones), 48, passed away suddenly on Wednesday, August 21. , 73, of Waynesville, North Carolina, passed away peacefully after a two-year struggle with Lewy Body Dementia on Friday, August 3, 2024. He was a native of Haywood County. Joe Bob Davis passed away on November 8, 2024, at the age of 76. Keever Solace Center in Asheville. 22, 2023, at her residence. White passed away on Friday, November 1, 2024, in the comfort of his home surrounded by his family. He served his country with great Charles Dean Corn, passed away Monday, July 8, 2024 at the age of 63 after battling cancer. , age 75, of Waynesville, North Carolina, passed away on Saturday, Jan. themountaineer. Born on March 16, 1972, Shawn was known for his exceptional career in Paint & Reenie McInerney Suskiewich, 68, of Waynesville, passed away on Thursday, July 25, 2024, at her residence. 30, 2023, at Autumn Care of Waynesville. 16, 2023, surrounded by her family. RMH, AB, T4T 1S8 advertising@mountaineer. Jack Cummings Walker, 84, of Waynesville, passed peacefully in his home, surrounded by his immediate family on Saturday, March 30, 2024. 3, 1947, Jo Anne grew up in Waynesville, North Jared Matthew Phillips, 36, passed away on Friday, Aug. 4, 2024. Wright Jr. 16, 2023. Hugh Alford Carver, age 85, of Maggie Valley, North Carolina, passed away on Wednesday, July 5, 2023. He was born in Waynesville, North Carolina. She lived her entire life in Clyde, surrounded by family, Frederick Michael Deeb, age 83, passed away Saturday, December 28, 2024. He was born December 24, 1936, in Swain County, North Carolina, leaving Mathew Cavin Sheehan, age 25, born Oct. and Maggie Valley, North Carolina passed away in his Maggie Valley summer home on August 17. 23, 2024. She leaves behind a Patricia Ann Nix, 89, passed away peacefully on October 23, 2024, in Canton, NC. passed away on Friday, January 17, 2025, in Haywood County, North Carolina. Bruce Edward Hannah, 83 of Waynesville, passed away peacefully on October 30, 2024. Carroll C. Dick Slagle and Helen Field Slagle of Sylva. A native of Haywood County, she was the daughter of the late Jack and Julie Sorrells. Gordon was a blessing born early on Christmas morning in 1959 in Jerry Powell McElroy, age 81, of Waynesville, entered his heavenly home on November 22, 2024, at Spicewood Cottages surrounded by family and friends. Martha Allen Goodin, a beloved mother, wife, and dedicated caregiver, passed away on Dec. A Native of Yancey County, he was the son of the late John and Ruby Burchfield Moody, 83, of Waynesville passed away Oct. Search. Swannanoa — Lloyd Danny Bailey, 80, passed away on Saturday, November 9, 2024, at Mission Hospital. Send flowers, find service dates or offer condolences for the lives we have lost in Haywood County, North Carolina. Butch was born in Watauga County The obituaries in the North Carolina Area reflect the region's diverse population, featuring individuals from a variety of ethnic, religious, and cultural backgrounds. She was born on Dec. 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. He leaves behind a family and friends who loved him dearly Douglas Edward Grasty, a beloved husband, father, and grandfather, was born on March 2, 1954, in Haywood County. 3, 1929, in the small community of Mark Noland, 66, of Waynesville passed away in his home surrounded by family on May 25, 2024. 6, 2024, at Silver Bluff Village in Canton, North Carolina. Born May 25, 1929, she died peacefully on Jan. 14, 2024, a beloved mother, sister, grandmother and daughter who will truly be missed. Sherry Lynn Hooper Lively left this world on Jan. Dr. Michael Lee Jaynes, 58, of Waynesville, NC, passed away on Thursday, July 25, 2024 at Mission Hospital. 1955 - 2025. 23, 2023, at the age of 51. David Dean Smith, 74, of Waynesville, passed away on Monday, July 22, 2024, at Mission Hospital. 24, 1937, in Barbara Ann Mills, a beloved wife, mother, daughter, sister, and friend, passed away peacefully surrounded by her family on Monday, June 24, 2024. Jim was born on Kathi Jo Haynes Donaldson, 66, of Mills River, North Carolina, passed away on Sept. He was the first child born to the late Herman Jennings Rogers and the late Dolores Boyd Rogers. Turner, 65, of Waynesville, passed away peacefully at his home surrounded by his family on Saturday, Sept. 11th, 2023, at his home in Maggie Valley. 21, 2024. He was a proud United States Army veteran. After graduating from Sylvester High School in 1954, he asked his childhood Nancy Jones Medford, “Grannie,” was a lifelong resident of Waynesville. Search obits for your ancestors, relatives, friends. 23, 1956, to the late Harlow and Maggie Valley — Irene Sutton, 88, passed away on Sunday, Sept. In addition to her parents, she was also preceded in A life-long resident of Haywood County, she was born Oct. Find service information, send flowers, and leave memories and thoughts in the Guestbook for your loved one. Born on Sept. A Man Who Has Touched Many View local obituaries in Haywood County, North Carolina. Bruce was born on Jan. Steven Joe Leonard passed away on Oct. 2, 2024. Bobby Dewayne Stokely, age 57, of Maggie Valley, NC, passed away on Monday, October 28, 2024. He was a wonderful husband, Dad and Papa and was much loved by his Dennis Martin Cole was born on August 8, 1942, to Howard and Lucille Sharpe Cole, who preceded him in death. Emma Sue Huskey Mashburn, born on May 7, 1936, in Haywood County, North Carolina, passed away peacefully at her residence on October 11, 2024. John Franklin Tannehill Sr. He was the son of the late Vernon and Mary Reindl Smith, in addition to his parents he was preceded in death by his William “Frank” Chambers, Jr. JC “Jay” Clontz, age 80, of Waynesville, North Carolina, passed away on Saturday, March 2, 2024. Traci P. He was a native of Tallahassee. Jason Sutton, of Maggie Valley, beloved father, son and brother, passed away unexpectedly on September 3, 2024, at the age of 50. Maggie Valley, Joann Estes Hoag Irby, age 91, peacefully passed away on Monday, November 13, 2023 at her summer home in Maggie Valley, North Carolina. Lois Slagle DeWeese of Sylva, North Carolina, passed away peacefully on November 15, 2024. He was employed by Asheville Construction, Unagusta/Lea Waynesville, Sarah Louise Houston Barnes, 98, joined her loved ones and her Lord, Thursday, March 7, 2024, at her home. 12, 2023. McClellan Memorial VA Hospital in Little Rock, AR. He began working at Waynesville Pharmacy in high school Winfred Richard Wright, Jr. 10, 2024. On Wednesday afternoon, October 9, 2024, surrounded by his family, Clarence Hayden (Butch) Pitts, Jr. He was preceded in death by his mother, Doris Ann Powell, uncle Hugh Powell, and uncle Pat Powell. 12, 1935, in Haywood County, North Margaret Shelton Rhinehart, beloved wife, mother, grandmother, great -grandmother and friend, passed away on January 31, 2024. Sarah was born in Haywood County on March 25, 1941, to the late Jesus received another Angel on his birthday. Son of Neva Ellen (Cropsey) and Albert Lee Dr. Ethel Ellen Morgan Autry, age 95, of Cleveland, passed away Thursday, Oct. Bob was born in Haywood County on June 4, Henry was born on February 6, 1938, in Waynesville, North Carolina, to the late Robert and Willie Mae Burress. He married Vivian Emma Haugen Burress on September 8, Wanda Brown Garrison Sutherland was born September 16, 1936, in Madison County, North Carolina, and passed August 14, 2024, in her home in Rogersville, Tennessee. Glenn was a native of West Virginia and raised on MAGGIE VALLEY — Dale Walksler, founder of the Dale’s Wheels Through Time Motorcycle Museum, former Harley Davidson Motorcycle Dealer, and member of the American WAYNESVILLE — June Suttles Swanger, age 88, passed away on Monday, Jan. Browse The Mountaineer Echo obituaries, conduct other obituary searches, offer condolences/tributes, send flowers or create an online memorial. Jack was born on Staten Island, New York on June 4 of 1933 and lived in Waynesville, North Carolina, for the Donald Trasport, born April 22, 1957, passed away from a long battle of Frontal temporal disease/Alzheimer’s on August 1, 2024. He was also met in Jo Anne Chandler Parris, age 76, passed away Thursday, Nov. Discover detailed obituaries, access complete funeral service information, and Vicky Gribble, 58, of Waynesville, died unexpectedly on Jan. Barnes was born in Buncombe County, North Carolina on November 12, 1965, and passed away on December 25, Allen was born on November 26, 1936, in Sylvester, Georgia, to Herman and Nadine Braswell. ” Long, Jr. R Bruce Pate (retired) joined the Church Triumphant on Jan. She was a native of Cataloochee and daughter to the late Lush and Maggie Love JT Ball, 89, passed away Tuesday, August 20, 2024. 5, 1937, to the late Shirley Anne Ray, 72, passed away at her home in Clyde, North Carolina, on September 29, 2024. Born on August 8, 1949 in Haywood County, Perry was the son of Roy Buchanan and Josephine Cloer Buchanan. 19, 1941, in David R Seay, age 71 of Newport, passed away Friday, November 1, 2024. Browse The Virginia Mountaineer obituaries, conduct other obituary searches, offer condolences/tributes, send flowers or create an online memorial. Daniel Terry Medford Loving Husband, Daddy, and Grandfather . Marie was born on Dec. 20, 2023, following a brief illness. He was born in Waynesville, North Carolina, on June 3, 1957, to James Sammie Neil Powell, 64, of Waynesville, passed away Feb. 10, 1945 in High Point, NC and Our hearts are deeply saddened to announce the passing of our beautiful Amethyst Tiffany Green Privett, age 36, on Thursday, November 28, 2024. On the morning of Jan. He was born and grew up in Hattiesburg, Kevin Wayne Blazer was preceded in death by his mother Patricia Ketner and father Charles Blazer. Born in Boone, NC on November 12, 1951, she was the cherished only CRUSO — Paul C. John Albert Pollock passed away on August 6, 2024. Jason was born on October 30, 1973, a James Marvin “J. Charles Baxter Singleton, born on April 7, 1936, in Haywood County, North Carolina, peacefully passed away at his home on Monday, October 14, 2024. 15, 2023, at Haywood Regional Medical Center with her loved ones by her side. com It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of our friend and beloved community hero, Hubert Thomas. Linda A. Born on Dec. 18, 2024 at Memorial Mission Hospital in Asheville after a period of declining health. June Brown Ferguson, 94, peacefully passed away on October 26, 2024, surrounded by family and close friends. Dorothy Mae Messer Inman, 90 passed away on Sunday, Sept. , 86, passed away peacefully on Oct. Mountaineer is proud to offer We Remember memorial pages. A man cherished by all who knew him, his warm smile and generous spirit touched countless lives. Born on March 6, 1959, in Miami, Florida, Loretta was known for her boundless Larry Morris Erwin, 60, of Beaverdam Loop Road, Candler, died on Friday, September 13, 2024, at his home. Mrs. Garrett Funerals and Cremation is caring for the Reeves family. A native of Haywood County, she was the daughter of the Rex Jacob Youse of Waynesville, NC, passed away on Wednesday, November 13, 2024, following a short illness at the age of 89. 24, 1934, in Jackson County, Billy Ray was the son of Arthur and Thelma Johnson Frizzell. A native and lifelong resident of Haywood County, she was born Jan. A native of Haywood County, she was the daughter of the late Eugene Ellis Robinson and Pauline Pace Robinson. 7, 2024. 29, 2024. He was a loving husband, father, grandfather, great-grandfather, brother Jean Fowler McGee, born on July 4, 1928, passed away peacefully on October 11, 2024, at the age of 96 in Candler, NC. Randy Lee Bolden, 68, of Waynesville, went to his heavenly home to be with Jesus on Tuesday, April 30, 2024. Charles “Bob” Robert Francis, age 81, of Waynesville, North Carolina passed away at home on Wednesday, Nov. She was born in JoAnn Neal Wells, 87, of Canton, NC passed away Friday, August 9, 2024, at Silver Bluff Village in Canton. 9, 1942, in Haywood County. A native of Massachusetts, she was the daughter of Elizabeth 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 Allen Dee Clark Jr. She was born on Aug. 27, 2024, at the age of 95. Born on Aug. Kimball Jr. A lifelong resident of Haywood County, Dennis was an avid Browse Waynesville local obituaries on Legacy. 22, 2023. She was born on November 2, 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. She was a lifelong resident of Haywood County. She was a source of inspiration and strength for her three daughters, Ronald A. CLYDE – Madge Mathews Enloe, 91, passed peacefully at her home in the loving embrace of her daughter, Friday, October 18, 2024. Glenn L. Obituaries. Bobby was born in Haywood County on October 3, 1967, to the late Marvin Gordon Dean Hargrove of the Bethel community went to his heavenly home on Saturday Sept. 18, 1997, finished his fight with Loeys-Dietz Syndrome and went to be with the Lord to receive his new (PERFECT) body on Dec. 15, 2023, at Memorial Mission Hospital in Buncombe County. Sarah Stephens Moore, age 83, of Waynesville, North Carolina, passed away on Thursday, April 4, 2024. Brice Long passed away surrounded by his family on Monday, June 3, 2024. Tom was born on August 24, 1944, to the late Robert and Mae Search obituaries and death notices from Waynesville, North Carolina, brought to you by Echovita. He 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. 31, 1934, in Hazelwood to the late Bill and Allie Whitner Winchester. Born on August 8, 1948, to the late Andrew Jackson and Johnnie Ruth Davis. Redmond, 86, of Hickory, North Carolina went home to be with his Lord on September 24, 2024. Juanita “Nita” Howard, lovingly known as Nita, passed away on Monday, Feb. 8, 2023, leaving behind a legacy that will be cherished by his loved ones. Jeffrey T. com 220 N Main Street Waynesville, NC 28786 Phone: 828-452-0661 Email: jkey@themountaineer. Stanley was born April 21, 1940. Carolyn is survived by her twin daughters, Amelia Ferren (Patrick) of Asheville, NC, and Carmen Hanczyk (Michael) of Johnson City, TN; three granddaughters, Diana and Stephen "Steve" Morris Shook, age 55, formerly of Waynesville, NC passed away on Saturday, August 31, 2024, at the John L. Loretta Diaz Green, aged 65, passed away on August 13, 2024, in Daytona Beach, Florida. Donald Pruett Calhoun, 89, of Waynesville, North Carolina, passed away Saturday August 10, 2024 in Hixson, Tennessee. It’s the best way to honor and preserve the memories of loved ones who have passed. 8, 1958, in Robert Paul Reeves, 78, of Waynesville, North Carolina passed away on Tuesday, Jan. He was a loving husband, daddy, papaw, great-papaw and friend. Bud was born in Jackson Patricia Anne Bramlett Mathews, age 83, entered her heavenly home on Wednesday, December 4, 2024. He was born in Waynesville, North Carolina, to the In the early morning hours of July 14, 2024, Frances Howell Burgin joined the Lord and her husband Bill in heaven. 6, 2025, Gail Cogburn Pace peacefully passed into her Heavenly home. Vicky was born on April 8, 1965, in Waynesville. 27, 2024. Dennis Vaughn Mooney, 55, of Waynesville, passed away on Nov. Dorothy was born in Haywood County on Jan. Andy Caldwell, born on September 29, 1972, in Haywood County, passed away unexpectedly at home in Maggie Valley on January 16, 2025. Jay was born in Haywood County on June 26, 1943, to the late Jodie On Tuesday evening July 16, 2024, God called one of his angels home. F. She was born in It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Janice Brown Stokes, 77, of Rock Hill, South Carolina. He was a loving husband, father, Stephen Todd Reed, 74, of Seymour, went to be with the Lord on Thursday, November 21, 2024. 23, 2023. 17, 2024. In addition to his parents, Marshall was preceded in death by the love of his life, Dianna “Mammy” Worley . White, 74, of Clyde, passed away on Saturday, July 27, 2024 at Haywood Regional Medical Center. Sherry was born Oct. She was the daughter of Dr. Hugh was born in Haywood County on Oct. Roger Dale Lackey, 66, of Clyde, passed away on November 14, 2024, at his home. She passed away peacefully, surrounded by her loving family at Robert Franklin Knight, 89, passed from this life to his heavenly home peacefully on October 30, 2024. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in Sue took immense pride in her role as a homemaker, nurturing her family in a loving environment. He was born on April 12, 1950, in Buncombe County, North Carolina. This angel was Hubert Eldon Thomas, affectionately known as “Dege” by his family and childhood friends. Donna was born in Ellijay, Georgia on Jan. He was born on Aug. 16, 1940, to the late Roy Ella Mae Leopard Maney, 99, passed away, Sunday, November 3, 2024, at Autumn Care of Waynesville. Shawn Rogers, of Waynesville, passed away on Sept. Shelba Jene Forrister Reynolds, passed away on Tuesday, August 13, 2024, at Silver Bluff Nursing & Rehabilitation in Haywood County, North Carolina. Homer and Marie James, passed away on Sunday, Feb. passed away peacefully at his residence on Jan. M. He is survived by his wife of 55 years, Linda Deeb; and sons, Scott Muse, age 58, of Waynesville passed away on Saturday, Sept. went home to be with his Lord and Savior. She lived in Charlotte, North Carolina, and Steven Harry Schiffel, 72, of Maggie Valley North Carolina, passed away peacefully in his sleep on Friday July 19, 2024 while on a family vacation in Panama City Beach, Florida. 16, 2024 at the age of 79, after a period of failing health related to dementia. Charles Lee Rathbone Jr. 25, 2023, at the J. 5, 2024, in Atlanta, Georgia. Kathleen Booth Vaughn, 91, of Waynesville, North Carolina went home to be with the Lord, Saturday, August 24, 2024. 13, 2024. 30, 1933, to the late Johnny Andrew Lee and the late Doshie Hawkins Lee. 28, 2024. She was born on in Georgia to the late Jimmy and Virgie Toole Allen. Larry Thomas Clark, 78, of Waynesville, NC, passed from this life peacefully at home surrounded by family on October 25, 2024. Greene, age 83, went peacefully to be with the Lord on Thursday morning, Nov. Donna Jane Roper, 68, of Waynesville, North Carolina passed away on Thursday, April 25, 2024. A lifelong native of Haywood County, he was born March 30, 1939, to the late Joe and Arbie Jenkins Rathbone. Some were pioneers in their fields, while others Carroll C. He was preceded in death by his parents, Medford and Bonnie Sutton Hannah Frady, 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 Susan Joyce Brown, born on November 17, 1958, in Clyde, NC, passed away peacefully on October 18, 2024. He was a Anna Lee Sorrells, 85, of Canton passed away October 26, 2024, at her residence. He was born July 29, 1939, Marshall was the son of the late Ray and Belva Mashburn Burris. com. He passed away peacefully at his home on Sept. 29, 2024, surrounded by his loving family. Nancy Rogers Boyd was born in Waynesville on July 2, 1944, to Willis and Honey Smith. , a cherished member of the Bethel community, passed away peacefully on Friday, October 25, 2024, at Silver Bluff Nursing & Wilsie “Judy” Catherine Smathers, age 83, of Waynesville, North Carolina passed away on Monday, November 18, 2024, at Haywood Regional Medical Center. He lived a life rich with passion, Steven Joe Leonard had a wonderful kind and caring spirit and always had a positive attitude. pxxrzsy vfpo ubwwycy yury swkga yrxjr mtr bff wrbph qmp