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.
Ronald "Ronnie" Shelton
Dec 6, 2020
Waynesville, Ronald Shelton, age 68, passed away on Sunday, December 6, 2020 at his residence.
A native of Haywood County he was a son of the late Verlan and Emma McMahan Shelton. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his sister, Carolyn Shuler. For the past 28 years, Ronnie was a pillar of...
Peggy Mease
Dec 6, 2020
Canton, Peggy Huffman Mease, 88, entered her eternal heavenly home on Sunday, December 6, 2020 at Silver Bluff Nursing Home.
A native and lifelong resident of Haywood County, she was the daughter of the late Abel and Phoebe Duckett Huffman. She was also preceded in death by her husband, Chester Mease, who died in 1995 and a...
Taylor Fletcher
Dec 5, 2020
Clyde, Taylor Kathleen Fletcher, age 20, passed away of a heart condition on Saturday, December 5, 2020 at her residence.
A native of Haywood County, she was preceded in death by her paternal step-grandfather, Charles McConnell; maternal great-grandmother, Bonnie Lanning. Taylor was a full-time student at Southwestern Community College. She loved her friends, making quilts with her...
Ollie Francis
Dec 3, 2020
Waynesville, Ollie Mae Francis, 97, passed away on Thursday, December 3, 2020 at Autumn Care of Waynesville.
Ollie was a lifelong resident of Haywood County and was the daughter of the late Charles "Elmer" and Fannie Mae Stevenson Chambers. She was preceded in death by her husband, Grover Cleveland Francis, who died in 1996 after 54 years...
Juanita Bryson
Dec 3, 2020
Waynesville, Juanita Joyce Messer Bryson, age 88, passed away on Thursday, December 3, 2020 at her home surrounded by her family.
A native of Haywood County, she was a daughter of the late Lawson and Vessie Parton Messer. She was preceded in death by her husband of 58 years, Mack Carl Bryson, who died in 2007, two...
David Flood
Dec 3, 2020
Waynesville, David Newell Flood, age 97, passed away on December 3, 2020.
David was born in Newark, New Jersey on August 7, 1923, to Helen Decker Flood and H. Grattan Flood. He graduated from Birch Wathen School in New York City and earned his BA in art and MA in education from Yale University in 1947.
...Charlton Hall, Jr.
Nov 30, 2020
Lake Junaluska; Charlton Franklin Hall, Jr. age 84, passed away on Monday, November 30, 2020 at Mission Hospital.
Charlton was born in Columbia, South Carolina and was the son of the late Charlton Franklin Hall, Sr. and Nadine Beacham Hall. In addition to his parents he was preceded in death by his sister, Linda Hall Bonham. Charlton...
Jennie Early
Nov 30, 2020
Canton – Jennie Mae Medford Early, 90, passed away on Tuesday, December 1, 2020 at Spicewood Memory Care Unit in Clyde where she had lived for ten months.
Jennie was a native and lifelong resident of Haywood County and a daughter of the late Wilson Richard and Dixie Sorrells Medford. In addition to her parents, she was...
Audrey Burnette
Nov 29, 2020
Canton – Audrey Sherrill Burnette, 94, of the Bethel Community, passed away on Sunday, November 29, 2020 at her residence.
Audrey was a native of Jackson County and a daughter of the late L.M. “Happy” and May Moore Sherrill. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Jesse Howard Burnette, who died...
Joan Schrenk
Nov 29, 2020
Waynesville, Joan Emily Schrenk, age 86, passed away on Sunday, November 29, 2020 at her home.
A native of Georgia, she was a daughter of the late John Schrenk and Francis Logan Schrenk. Joan received her bachelor’s degree in education from Montreat College and a master’s degree in education from University of Texas. She was an elder...
Wiley Parker
Nov 29, 2020
Waynesville, Wiley “Gene” Parker, 86, passed away on Sunday, November 29, 2020 at Autumn Care of Waynesville.
Gene was a native of Macon County and was the son of the late Jahue and Minnie Nichols Parker. He was also preceded in death by four sisters and three brothers.
He proudly served his country in the United States...
Darrell Jarisch
Nov 26, 2020
Greenville, South Carolina, Darrell Lee Jarisch, age 74, passed away on Thursday, November 26, 2020 at Greenville Memorial Hospital.
Born in Casper, Wyoming, he was the son of the late Betty Law Jarisch and Paul Ludwig Jarisch, of Corvallis, Oregon. He was a long-time resident of Haywood County prior to moving to Greenville, South Carolina. Darrell served...
Joann Teague
Nov 26, 2020
Waynesville, JoAnn Phillips Teague, age 79, passed away on Thursday, November 26, 2020 at Haywood Regional Medical Center.
A native of Jackson County, she was a daughter of the late Rasho and Elenora Cook Phillips. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by two brothers, Richard and Jimmy Phillips. JoAnn was a graduate of...
Rosie Ewart
Nov 26, 2020
Candler- Rosie Mae Ramsey Ewart, 90, went to be with her Lord on Thursday, November 26, 2020 at Pisgah Manor Nursing Home.
A native of Gaston County, she was the daughter of the late Norman Ramsey and Beulah Ramsey. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Hardy Thomas Ewart, who died...
Harold Cagle
Nov 23, 2020
Waynesville, Harold Eugene Cagle, age 68, passed away on Monday, November 23, 2020 at Haywood Regional Medical Center.
A native of Haywood County he was a son of the late Scott Cagle and Frances Louise Jamerson. In addition to his parents he was preceded in death by his daughter, Priscilla Cagle Clark. He was a 1970 graduate...
Elaine Paglia
Nov 23, 2020
Maggie Valley, Elaine Hubbs Paglia, age 87, passed away on Monday, November 23, 2020 at Spicewood Cottage.
Elaine is survived by her husband of 47 years, Louis Paglia; a sister and a brother.
The care of Mrs. Paglia has been entrusted to Wells Funeral Homes
Frank Sorrells
Nov 23, 2020
Canton – Frank “Junior” Sorrells, Jr., 91, passed away on Monday, November 23, 2020 at his residence.
Junior was a native and lifelong resident of Haywood County and a son of the late Lewis Frank Sorrells, Sr. and Ruth Chambers Sorrells. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife, Maxine Browning Sorrells,...
Taylor Conard
Nov 20, 2020
Canton, Taylor Michael Conard, age 19, passed away on Friday, November 20, 2020 at his home.
Taylor, a lifelong resident of Canton, was an amazing young man with an insatiable love for cars, especially mustangs, gamming and family vacations to the beach. He was the center of his grandparents lives and adored by his brothers and sister. ...
Rebecca Balcer
Nov 20, 2020
An obituary is not available at this time for Rebecca Joy (Mercer) Balcer. We welcome you to provide your thoughts and memories on our Tribute Wall.
Dee Heatherly
Nov 20, 2020
Mills River – Dee Lee Frady Heatherly, 99 passed away on Friday, November 20, 2020 at The Landings of Mills River.
Dee Lee was a native of Clayton, Georgia she was the daughter of the late Lawrence Lee and Connie Forrester Frady. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her first husband, Omar...
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