Canton – Wayno Harkins, Jr. passed away on Wednesday, January 16, 2019 at Memorial Campus of Mission Hospitals. A native and lifelong resident of Haywood County, he was the son of the late Wayno Harkins, Sr. and Frankie Pressley Harkins.  He retired from Blue Ridge Paper, Inc. with 38 years of service.  Wayno was a member of Spring Hill Baptist Church and was a United States Marine veteran during Vietnam. He is survived by a daughter, Wendy Harkins of Hendersonville; a son,...

Waynesville, Paul Edward Bradley, age 66, passed away on Tuesday, January 15, 2019. A native and life-long resident of Haywood County, he was the son of the late Robert Emmett Bradley and Mary Etta Moore Bradley.  In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by three brothers, Eugene, Joe and Conley Bradley and one sister, Margaret Rose.  Paul was a kindhearted, loving and considerate man.  His simple lifestyle and friendly demeanor were the building blocks to many...

Waynesville, Helen K. Hobbs, 90, born June 5, 1928 in Hillsborough County, Florida and passed away on Sunday, October 21, 2018 at The Homestead in Haywood County, North Carolina. Helen was a graduate of Florida State University, the University of Florida and Stetson University and was a retired attorney.Complete obituary and service information will be added as it becomes available.The care of Miss Hobbs has been entrusted to Cremation Care by Wells and an online memorial register is...

Waynesville, Nancy Powell went home peacefully to God surrounded by loved ones on Tuesday, October 16, 2018. From her early years in New York City to her Maui Paradise adventure where she owned a very successful restaurant to North Carolina where she was the creator of the unique TEA TIME EMPORIUM, she always made everyone feel welcome and filled with the Spirit of Aloha. She will be missed dearly!A Celebration of Nancy's Life will be held from 5:00 p.m. until 7:00 p.m. on Wednesday,...

Charles Herman "Charlie" BoyerFines Creek, Charles Herman "Charlie" Boyer, 71, passed away on Friday, October 12, 2018 at Haywood Regional Medical Center.A native of Camden, South Carolina, he was the son of the late Earl Wayne and Lorene Boyer. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by two sisters, June Vella and Margaret Truesdale and a stepson, James Harrison. Charlie was a retired self-employed carpenter and later drove for Haywood Public Transit for eight years. ...

Waynesville - It is with much anguish that the family of Wayne "Big Wayne" Smith, 23, announces his unexpected passing away on Wednesday, October 3, 2018 at Mission Hospital.Wayne was a resident of Haywood County where he attended Tuscola High School. He was the son of Wayne "Fuzzy" and Faye Smith of Maggie Valley. Wayne loved his family with all his heart and he surpassed all expectations and standards as a husband and father. He was a gentle and selfless soul, a friend to all...

Paul Vernon Beane, 92 of Kure Beach, NC passed away on Wednesday, September 26, 2018. Paul grew up on a farm in East Bend, NC and was preceded in death by his parents Turner and Etta Bean. He was an accomplished baseball and basketball player in his youth. He was a US Army veteran and served in the Pacific in World War II and was later stationed in Korea. Following his service, Paul enjoyed a long career at RJR Archer in Winston-Salem. After retirement, he and Mary cared for his...

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Waynesville, Patricia A. Browning, 82, passed away on September 12, 2018 at her home surrounded by her family.She was the daughter of the late Paul and Marguerite Barger of Pembroke, Kentucky. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her sister, Peggy Barger Vardell of Welburn, Florida. Pat, as she liked to be called, loved shopping, attending community events and going to plays at the Hart Theatre. Left to cherish her memory is her husband of 60 years, John W....