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.
Gloria Davis
May 22, 2020
Asheville, Gloria Jean Cagle Davis, age 80, passed away on Friday, May 22, 2020 at Aston Park Health Care Center.
A native of Buncombe County, she was a daughter of the late Boone France Cagle and Mary Alice Mills Cagle. Gloria worked at American Enka before getting a job at McDonald’s, where she was a Manager for...
Mary Cook
May 22, 2020
Asheville- Mary Louise Cook, 94, passed away on Friday, May 22, 2020 at the John F. Keever Solace Center.
Mary was a native of Haywood County, and was born to the late Charles Crawford Smathers and Ruby Webb Smathers. In addition to her parents, she is preceded in death by her husband, Edgar Lee Cook, who died...
Curtis Gonzalez
May 20, 2020
Arden- Curtis Anthony Gonzalez, 55, passed away on Wednesday, May 20, 2020 at the John F. Keever Solace Center.
Curtis was born on Monday, October 5, 1964 in Mt. Vernon, N.Y., and was raised by Eleveta and the late Salvatore Albano.
In addition to his mother, he is survived by two sisters, Jennifer A Miller...
Flora Ball
May 19, 2020
Waynesville, Flora Mae McElroy Ball, age 86, passed away on Tuesday, May 19, 2020 at her residence.
A native of Haywood County, she was a daughter of the late Robert Wayne and Lona Elizabeth Messer McElroy. Flora was a life-long member of Liberty Baptist Church and a beloved Sunday School teacher for 55 years. The name Flora...
Jean Cole
May 19, 2020
Canton – Jean Mae Scott Cole, 91, passed away on Tuesday, May 19, 2020 at her daughter’s residence in Rogersville, Alabama.
Jean was a native of Buncombe County and a daughter of the late Irvin Washington and Maude Jane Roberts Scott. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband of 69 years,...
Bennetta Futch
May 16, 2020
Candler – Bennetta Belk Futch, 89, passed away peacefully on Saturday, May 16, 2020 at Mission Memorial Campus with her children at her side.
Bennetta was a native of Monroe and a daughter of the late George Lee and Sarah Price Belk. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband of 62...
Joyce Davis
May 15, 2020
Waynesville, Joyce Hembree Davis, age 75, passed away on Friday, May 15, 2020 at CarePartners Solace Center.
A native of Cherokee County, she was a daughter of the late Glenn and Lorraine Crisp Hembree. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her daughter, Lea Ann Davis; and her brother, R.G. Hembree. Joyce was...
Dennis Warren
May 15, 2020
Morganton – Robert Dennis Warren, 67, passed away on Friday, May 15, 2020 at Blue Ridge Hospital.
Dennis was a native of Haywood County and a son of the late James Robert and Virginia “Ginger” Early Warren. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by a daughter, Melissa Warren, who died in 1996 and...
Elizabeth Cayton
May 13, 2020
Canton – Ora Elizabeth “Bettye” Gunn Cayton, 84, passed away on Wednesday, May 13, 2020 at Pisgah Manor Health Care Center.
Bettye was a native of Greenbrier, Tennessee and was the daughter of the late Walter and Ernestine Dorris Gunn, Sr. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Alton Leo Cayton,...
Bobbie Wells
May 13, 2020
Sylva, Bobbie Jean Wells, age 84, passed away on Wednesday, May 13, 2020 at Vero Health & Rehab of Sylva.
A native of Haywood County, she was the daughter of the late Annie Mae Green. She was preceded in death by her loving husband, Charles Cogdill; her dear son, Frank "Marty" Cogdill; one sister, Joann Bryson; two...
Ralph Robertson
May 12, 2020
Leicester– Ralph Henry Robertson,66, of Marion, formerly of Leicester, passed away on Tuesday, May 12, 2020 at Mission Memorial Campus.
Ralph was a native of Buncombe County and a son of the late William “Slim” and Savannah Lusk Robertson. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by a brother, James “Dicky” Robertson. Ralph was...
Wayne King
May 12, 2020
Leicester – Wayne Woodrow King, 77, went to be with the Lord on Tuesday, May 12, 2020 at CarePartners Hospice Solace Center. Wayne was a native of Haywood County and a son of the late Ernest Lafayette and Margie Kelly Hall King. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by two sisters, Evelyn Chapman and Doris...
Melissa Coman
May 9, 2020
Canton – Melissa Rae Clark Coman, 74, was welcomed into Heaven on Saturday, May 9, 2020.
Melissa was a native and lifelong resident of Haywood County and a daughter of the late James Benjamin and Bonnie Kuykendall Clark. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her beloved husband of 50 years, Charles David...
Alton Strickland, Jr.
May 8, 2020
Alton “Buck” Merrill Strickland, Jr. passed away on Friday, May 8, 2020 surrounded by his family in Waynesville, North Carolina. He was 78.
A native of Miami, Florida, he was the son of the late Alton Merrill Strickland, Sr. and Iris Mae Strickland. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his dear daughter,...
Carroll Swanger
May 6, 2020
Waynesville, Carroll Dean Swanger, age 86, passed away on Wednesday, May 6, 2020 at Haywood Regional Medical Center.
A native of Haywood County, he was a son of the late Roy and Melinda Hendrix Swanger. In addition to his parents he was preceded in death by his sister, Vivian Moore. Carroll was a graduate of Waynesville Township...
Joyce Birchfield
May 6, 2020
Bethel – Joyce Webb Birchfield, 84, was welcomed into Heaven on Wednesday, May 6, 2020 after an extended battle with Alzheimers.
Joyce was a native and lifelong resident of Haywood County and a daughter of the late Amos and Mabel Pace Webb. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Grady Samuel...
Leon Myers
May 3, 2020
Candler – Leon Shey Myers, passed away on Sunday, May 03, 2020 at Mission Memorial Hospital.
Leon was born on Saturday, September 29, 2018 in Buncombe County, NC to Terry Coleman and Kimberly Michelle Myers, of Candler.
In addition to his parents, he is survived by two brothers, Gabriel Aaron Taylor and Allister Landry Myers; maternal...
Hazel Summey
May 3, 2020
Canton – Hazel Ledbetter Summey, 83, passed away on Sunday, May 3, 2020 at Haywood Regional Medical Center.
Hazel was a native of Buncombe County but had resided in Haywood for most of her life and was a daughter of the late Volney and Savannah Sharp Ledbetter. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death...
Shelba Frisbee
Apr 29, 2020
Asheville – Shelba Jean Frisbee, 78, passed away on Wednesday, April 29, 2020 at the Stone Creek Health and Rehabilitation Center.
Shelba was born in Macon County, NC to the late Dexter and Edith Boyd McConnell.
She is survived by her husband of 57 years, Irvin James Frisbee; a daughter, Debbie Corbin of Leicester; two...
Floyd Fisher
Apr 29, 2020
Waynesville, Floyd Ray Fisher, age 80, passed away on Wednesday, April 29, 2020 at Mission Hospital.
A native of Madison County, he was the son of the late Floyd Edwin and Dortha Coward Fisher. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his dear daughter, Misty Dawn Fisher, who died in 1998.
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