We are grateful for the development activities, foresight, and legacy of those who created and added content to the Haywood County site since it went live in 1996.

Jane Norton Powell was the first Haywood County Coordinator, retiring in 2005.  She joined TNGenWeb at the very beginning and also coordinated Obion and Carroll Counties.  Click here to read Jane’s tribute at the TNGenWeb Project’s In Memoriam section.

Betty Ruth Brooks, guided the Haywood County site from June, 2005.  She also coordinated Benton County and was an officer of the TNGenWeb Project Board.  Click here to read Betty’s tribute at the TNGenWeb Project’s In Memoriam section.

Bryan Stewart joined Betty Brooks as the Assistant Coordinator in 2006.

Jim Ackerman became Haywood County Coordinator in late 2007 and volunteered until mid-2016.

Debbie Sterbinsky joined Jim Ackerman as the Assistant Coordinator in 2007.

Jane Long Patterson became Haywood County Coordinator in late 2016 and volunteered until mid-2025.

Bettye Seaton Liberty volunteered as interim Coordinator for Haywood County in late 2025.