by Amy Bollinger | Jul 15, 2026 | 1980, Obituaries
Lewis Kent (Coach) Briggs With strong roots and deep love for Western North Carolina communities coach leaves behind a legacy in resilience, strength, kindness and loyalty. Even up to his final days, Kent lived by Rocky’s quote… “it ain’t about how hard you hit. It’s...
by Amy Bollinger | Mar 16, 2026 | 1980, Obituaries
Colleen C. Williamson Colleen Crawford Williamson, age 73, of Waynesville, North Carolina, went home to be with the Lord on Friday, January 9, 2026. Born on August 14, 1951, in Haywood County, North Carolina, Colleen was the daughter of the late Jack Jefferson...
by Amy Bollinger | May 16, 2025 | 1967, 1980, Obituaries
Betty A. Sandlin Betty A. Sandlin, 80, native and lifelong resident of Bryson City, passed away May 3, 2025, after a short illness. She was preceded in death by her parents, Robert and Faye Martin Sandlin, and her brother, Robert M. Sandlin. She is survived by her...
by Amy Bollinger | May 2, 2025 | 1980, Obituaries
Van Frederick “Fred” Meadows Jr. Van Frederick Meadows, Jr, known more affectionately as Fred or Freddy, died unexpectedly the morning of April 5, 2025 at his home in Burlington, NC. He was 67 years old. Fred was born in Orlando, Florida May 24, 1957, and...
by Amy Bollinger | May 2, 2025 | 1980, Obituaries
Pamela “Pam” B. Riddle Pamela Burton Riddle of Hogansville, GA passed away on Thursday, January 9, 2025, at the age of 78. Pamela “Pam” was born November 25, 1946, in Asheville, NC, to the late Harold Proffitt and Doris Gunn Burton. She attended Cane River...
by Amy Bollinger | May 2, 2025 | 1980, Obituaries
Bruce B. Burleson Bruce Baxter Burleson, born on November 24, 1953, in Hawaii, passed away at his residence on January 6, 2025, at the age of 71. A distinguished veteran, he retired as a Lieutenant Colonel with the United States Army 2001, following a notable career...
