Obituaries

Recent obituaries in North Carolina


The obituaries in the North Carolina Area reflect the region's diverse population, featuring individuals from a variety of ethnic, religious, and cultural backgrounds. Some were pioneers in their fields, while others dedicated their lives to community service or philanthropy. Their stories serve as a reminder of the richness and complexity North Carolina's history and identity.

Hallett Ward, Jr.

Hallett Ward, Jr.

Oct 27, 2020

Waynesville, Hallett Sidney Ward, Jr., age 88, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, October 27, 2020 at Haywood Nursing & Rehabilitation Center due to Dementia related complications.

Hallett was born in Richwood, West Virginia, the only child of Hallett S. Ward Sr. and Grace Hipps Ward.  When he was four years old his parents moved their family back...

Elda Applebee

Elda Applebee

Oct 27, 2020

Waynesville, Elda Lorraine Irish Applebee, age 80, passed away on Tuesday, October 27, 2020 at Haywood Nursing & Rehabilitation.

A native of Connecticut, she was a daughter of the late Preston Lambert Irish, Sr. and Floris Nash Irish.  In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by a son, Douglas Applebee, brother, Charles Irish and...

Jimmie "Jim" Kistler

Jimmie "Jim" Kistler

Oct 26, 2020

Jimmie Dwight Kistler, age 91, passed away October 26, 2020 in Forest City, NC.

He was born to Florence and Melvin Kistler in Royal Center, Indiana on May 18, 1929.  Jim was the youngest of four, and was preceded in death by his siblings, Helen Kistler, Ann (Don) Rutledge and Mary (Tom) DelVecchio.

Jim was...

Vinson Hill

Vinson Hill

Oct 25, 2020

Waynesville, Vinson Wallace Hill, age 65, passed away on Monday, October 26, 2020 at Autumn Care of Waynesville.

A native of Haywood County he was a son of the late Andrew and Ester Conard Hill.  In addition to his parents he was preceded in death by two sisters, Harriett Hill and Hester Lee.  Vinson was a taxi...

Tommy "Tj" Meyer

Tommy "Tj" Meyer

Oct 25, 2020

Waynesville, Tommy Joseph Meyer, age 90, passed away on Sunday, October 25, 2020 at NC State Veterans Home.

A native of Indiana, he had resided in Haywood County for the last 45 years, he was a son of the late Sylvanus and Eva Yohe Meyer.  In addition to his parents he was preceded in death by his...

Elke Tate

Elke Tate

Oct 24, 2020

Waynesville, Elke Janett Pape Tate, 54, passed away on Saturday, October 24, 2020 at Mission Hospital Memorial Campus.

A native of Germany, she was a daughter of Helmut and Rosemarie Otte Pape.  In addition to her parents she was preceded in death by the fathers of her children, Herbert Sherman and James Edward Tate.  Elke was a...

Maxine Farmer

Maxine Farmer

Oct 24, 2020

Waynesville, Maxine Reagan Farmer, age 75, passed away peacefully on Saturday, October 24, 2020 at her home.

A lifelong resident of Haywood County, she was a daughter of the late Nolen and Sarah Lucille Mehaffey Reagan; along with her parents, Maxine was preceded in death by two grandchildren, Lucille Eve Golden and William Moody Golden; and four...

Sarah Jane Reece

Sarah Jane Reece

Oct 24, 2020

Candler, Sarah Jane Reeves Reece, age 77, passed away peacefully on Saturday, October 24, 2020 at her residence.

A native of Buncombe County, she was a daughter of the late Clarence Larkin Reeves and Juanita Netherton Reeves; along with her parents, Sarah Jane was preceded in death by her sister, Mary Jo Murray, and three brothers, Jack,...

Dennis Ashburn

Dennis Ashburn

Oct 23, 2020

Waynesville, Dennis Ray Ashburn, age 68, passed away on Friday, October 23, 2020 at the John F. Keever Solace Center. He was the son of late Ray and Ruth Barber Ashburn.  In addition to his parents he was preceded in death by his son, JonJon.  Dennis lived mostly in Milton, North Carolina, Galax, Virginia, Stuart, Florida and Waynesville.  Dennis...

Ernest Dills

Ernest Dills

Oct 22, 2020

Ernest Jerald Dills

Candler, Ernest J. “Jerry” Dills, 73, went home to be with the Lord on Thursday, October 22, 2020 at the Elizabeth House in Flat Rock.

A native of Buncombe County, he was a son of the late George Milton and Vacilla Fansler Dills.  In addition to his parents, he was preceded in...

Zoda Haug

Zoda Haug

Oct 22, 2020

Zoda Nelon Haug

Asheville, Zoda Nelon Haug, 87, passed away on Thursday, October 22, 2020 at her home.

A native of Rutherford County, Zoda was born in 1933 to the late John Harley and Goldie Creole Ruff Nelon.  In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her beloved husband, George F. F....

Richard Case

Richard Case

Oct 21, 2020

Candler, Richard Howard Case, 71, passed away on Wednesday, October 21, 2020 at his home.

Howard was born on February 15, 1949, in Asheville to parents Oscar Rayburn and Louise Holcombe Case.  He was a faithful member of Mt. Moriah Wesleyan Church where he served as a trustee and deacon for many years.  Howard worked for 35...

Beverly Galloway

Beverly Galloway

Oct 20, 2020

Beverly JoDean Scott Galloway

Asheville, Beverly JoDean Galloway, 88, passed away on Tuesday, October 20, 2020 at her home.

JoDean was born on August 7, 1932 in Hydro, Oklahoma to the late Dennis and Thelma Gripe Scott.  In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her beloved husband, Edwin M. Galloway, and...

Carroll Bryson

Carroll Bryson

Oct 20, 2020

Waynesville - After 96 years of a life well lived, Carroll Bryson passed away on Tuesday, October 20, 2020 at Haywood Lodge and Retirement Center.

Carroll was preceded in death by his parents TC and Lois Ensley Bryson; his wife of 55 years - Mabel Bryson, daughter - Anna Bryson Sauer, sister - Mary Cecil Patterson, and...

Emma Edwards

Emma Edwards

Oct 18, 2020

Waynesville, Emma Jean Weatherby Edwards, passed away on Sunday, October 18, 2020 at Memorial Mission Hospital.

A native of Haywood County, she was a daughter of the late Carolton "C.E. " (Coach Weatherby) and Mary Emma Massie Weatherby.  Jean was a graduate of Waynesville Township High School in 1960 before graduating from The University of North Carolina,...

Philip Bollinger

Philip Bollinger

Oct 18, 2020

Waynesville, Philip Peter Bollinger, age 82, passed away on Sunday, October 18, 2020 at Memorial Mission Hospital.

A native of Indiana, he was a son of the late Peter Bollinger, Irene Eley Bollinger and stepmother, Ruby Settle Bollinger; in addition to his parents he was preceded in death by six sisters; and five brothers.  Philip had many...

Barbara Penland

Barbara Penland

Oct 17, 2020

Waynesville, Barbara Jean Penland, age 87, passed away on Saturday, October 17, 2020 at Silver Bluff Village.

A native of Haywood County, she was a daughter of the late Hugh Daniel and Florence Lenore York Penland.  In addition to her parents she was preceded in death by three sisters, Billie, Annie and Lura Penland and a brother,...

Hester Green

Hester Green

Oct 17, 2020

Clyde, Hester Stiles Green, age 93, passed away on Saturday, October 17, 2020 at Aston Park Health Care Center in Asheville.

A native of Graham County, she was a daughter of the late Charles and Inez Jenkins Stiles. In addition to her parents she was preceded in death by her husband, Tommy F. Green, who died in 1981;...

Karen Mcdonald

Karen Mcdonald

Oct 16, 2020

Lake Junaluska, Karen Prevatte McDonald, age 71, passed away on Friday, October 16, 2020 at her residence.

A native of Robeson County, North Carolina, she was a daughter of the late Richard Durham and Agnes Currence Prevatte.  In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Craven McDonald, who died in 2018; son,...

Merry Meeks

Merry Meeks

Oct 15, 2020

Asheville, Merry Ellen Meeks, 55, passed away on Thursday, October 15, 2020 at her home.

A native of Orange county, Florida, Merry is the daughter of Charles Nathaniel Meeks and Helen Eager Salzer.  She was preceded in death by her daughter, Katarina Ridge.  Merry was a dependable source of positivity.  Merry loved her close friends, along with...

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