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.
Kevin Childers
Jun 24, 2020
Clyde – Kevin Blaine Childers, 56, passed away on Wednesday, June 24, 2020 at his residence.
Kevin was a native of Buncombe County and a son of the late Blaine and Sylvia Ann Austin Childers. He retired, with 17 years of service, from the Town of Weaverville Public Works in February of 2020 and was formerly employed...
Margot Harpe
Jun 23, 2020
Waynesville, Margot Hocking Harpe, age 89, passed away on Tuesday, June 23, 2020 at Haywood Regional Medical Center.
Margot was a native of Buncombe County and was the daughter of the late James Thomas and Virginia Caroline Sanders Hocking. In addition to her parents she was preceded in death by a son, Stuart Thomas Harpe, who was...
Jane Stoner
Jun 22, 2020
Waynesville, Jane Katherine Swart Stoner, age 102, departed this earthly realm on Monday, June 22, 2020.
Born in Johnstown, Pennsylvania, on October 20, 1917, as an only child to Edgar Allan and Margaret May Stutzman Swart. She was preceded in death by her husband, Ray Hiram Stoner, who died in 2004; sons, Jeffrey in 2013 and Ray...
Rhonda Trantham
Jun 21, 2020
Waynesville, Rhonda Inman Trantham, age 61, passed away on Sunday, June 21, 2020 at Wake Forest Baptist Medical Center.
A native of Haywood County she was a daughter of Anna Ammons Inman and the late Rubin Inman. In addition to her dad, she was preceded in death by a sister-in-law, Clara Inman. Rhonda was employed by Allied...
Jane Beaver
Jun 21, 2020
Maggie Valley, Jane Phelps Beaver, age 86, passed away on Sunday, June 21, 2020 at Advent Health.
A native of Fulton County, Georgia, she was a daughter of the late John Phelps and Wylma Campbell Shelnutt (Charlie). In addition to her parents she was preceded in death by her husband, Clyde R. "Jim" Beaver who died in...
Virginia "Gini" Robertson
Jun 18, 2020
Lake Junaluska, Virginia "Gini" Louise Barkley Robertson, age 94, passed away peacefully in her sleep on Thursday, June 18, 2020 at her residence.
A native of Rochester, New York, she was the daughter of the late Robert O. Barkley, Sr. and Anna Ruth Barkley. In addition to her parents she was preceded in death by her husband,...
Deborah Evans
Jun 15, 2020
Waynesville, Deborah Lynn Mills Evans, age 60, passed away on Monday, June 15, 2020 at her residence.
A native of Haywood County, she was a daughter of the late Ernest Ray and Dovie King Mills. Deborah was a 1978 graduate of Pisgah High School and attended First Baptist Church of Waynesville. She was a waitress in several...
George Mitchell
Jun 15, 2020
Waynesville, George David Mitchell, age 82, passed away on Monday, June 15, 2020 at Haywood Nursing & Rehabilitation Center.
A native of Haywood County, he was a son of the late Norman and Georgia Davis Mitchell. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by a daughter, Kimberly Mitchell and a sister, Sally Inman. George...
Kenneth Glass
Jun 15, 2020
Maggie Valley, NC, Kenneth Edwin Glass, 85, passed away peacefully on Monday, June 15, 2020 at his home.
Kenneth was born and raised in Louisville, Kentucky and graduated from the University of Kentucky and remained a lifelong fan of UK Wildcats sports and student programs. He proudly served his country in the United States Air Force to...
John (Johnny) Rhodarmer, Jr.
Jun 15, 2020
Canton – John “Johnny” Henry Rhodarmer, Jr., 91, passed away on Monday, June 15, 2020 at John F. Keever Solace Center.
Johnny was a native and lifelong resident of Haywood County and a son of the late John Henry and Ina Mann Rhodarmer. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by a sister, Lucretia...
Terry Thompson
Jun 14, 2020
Plantation, Florida formerly of Canton – Terry Dale Thompson, 66, passed away on Sunday, June 14, 2020 at his sister’s residence.
Terry was a native of Haywood County and a son of James Franklin Thompson of Hendersonville and Geraldine Smith of Canton. He was the owner of BioTheme Research Solutions, Inc. in Davie, Florida. Terry loved to...
Venancio Hernandez
Jun 14, 2020
Candler – Venancio “Bennie” Tello Hernandez, 43, passed away on Sunday, June 14, 2020 at his home in Cherokee, NC.
Venancio was born on Tuesday, December 28, 1976 in Buena Vesta, Guanajuato, Mexico to the late Venancio Tello Espino and Baldomera Hernandez.
He is survived by his domestic partner of 18 years, Brenda Hernandez, of...
Leah Casper
Jun 12, 2020
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Carolyn Warren
Jun 10, 2020
Canton, Carolyn Stepp Warren, age 80, passed away on Wednesday, June 10, 2020 at her residence.
A native of Haywood County, she was a daughter of the late Carl and Nelly Rogers Stepp. In addition to her parents she was preceded in death by her husband of 57 years, George Warren who died in 2018; son, Dwight...
Alma Biggs
Jun 9, 2020
Fairview – Alma Spivey Biggs, 98, passed away on Tuesday, June 9, 2020 at her home.
Alma was born on Monday, October 31, 1921 in Buncombe County to the late Luther Marcellus Spivey and Mary Redmon. In addition to her parents, she is also preceded in death by her husband, James Clell Biggs.
Alma is...
Douglas Carver, Sr.
Jun 8, 2020
Maggie Valley, Retired Senior Chief, Douglas Wayne Carver, Sr., age 72, passed away on Monday, June 8, 2020 at his residence, surrounded by his family.
A native of Haywood County, he was a son of the late Dewey M. and Mary Reagan Carver. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his sister, Martha...
Timothy Trantham
Jun 7, 2020
Waynesville, Timothy John Trantham, age 49, passed away on Sunday, June 7, 2020 at his residence.
Timothy was the son of John Trantham, and his wife, Kim and Norma Stiles Messer, and her husband, Wilford. He was preceded in death by a brother, Jason Messer. Timothy was employed by Ameritech Slope Contractors and was of the Baptist...
Sherian Conner
Jun 6, 2020
Clyde, Sherian Lee Henson Conner, 66, passed away on Saturday, June 6, 2020 at her residence.
Sherian was a native of Buncombe County and a daughter of the late Marvin and Elizabeth Nell Robinson Henson. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by a brother, Douglas Keith Henson.
She is survived by her...
Joyce Shuler
Jun 4, 2020
Waynesville, Joyce Caroline Bryson Shuler, age 87, passed away on Thursday, June 4, 2020 at Haywood Regional Medical Center.
A native of Jackson County, she was a daughter of the late James Bryson and Mattie Brooks Bryson. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Reverend James Shuler, who died in 2001;...
Lawrence Thomason, Jr.
Jun 4, 2020
Canton – Lawrence “Buck” Thomason, Jr., 84, passed away on Thursday, June 4, 2020 at his residence.
Buck was a native and life-long resident of Haywood County and a son of the late Lawrence and Scottie Stamey Thomason. He was employed for 16 years at WNC Pallet and for 19 years at Lea Industries. Buck was a...
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