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.
Phyllis West
Jan 8, 2020
Sylva, Phyllis Parris West, age 76, passed away on Wednesday, January 8, 2020 at her home surrounded by her family.
She was a native of Jackson County and the daughter of the late Jake Parris, Sr. and Bethel Crawford Parris. Phyllis was a member of Balsam Missionary Baptist Church and was an amazing and beloved wife, mother...
Daniel Ledford
Jan 7, 2020
Waynesville, Daniel Ray Ledford, age 53, passed away on Tuesday, January 7, 2020 at his home.
A native of Haywood County, he was the son of Linda Ledford Silvers, and the late Clarence Silvers. He enjoyed talking with people and being a mechanic, he took great pride in helping his family and friends with lawn equipment and...
Charles Dayton, Iii
Jan 6, 2020
Waynesville, Charles Harvey Dayton, III, age 46, passed away on Monday, January 6, 2020 at his residence.
A native of New Jersey, he was a son of Laura Cooper Dayton, of Millville, New Jersey and the late Charles Harvey Dayton, Jr. Charles proudly served in the Marine Corp and the United States Navy.
Charles is...
James Drake
Jan 6, 2020
Canton – James Pinkney Drake, 91, passed away on Monday, January 6, 2020 at Memorial Campus of Mission Hospitals.
A native and lifelong resident of Haywood County, he was a son of the late Newton Kia and Berta Searcy Drake. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by two brothers, Marvin and Clinton Drake;...
Paul Whitted
Jan 5, 2020
Maggie Valley, Paul Douglas Whitted, age 62, passed away on Sunday, January 5, 2020 at CarePartners Solace Center.
Paul was born in Buncombe County and was the son of the late Dock Ted Whitted, Jr. and Iris Mildred Nix Whitted. At an early age Paul earned the rank of Eagle Scout with the Boy Scouts of America. ...
Vernon Evans, Jr.
Jan 4, 2020
Candler, Vernon Nestle Evans, Jr., 78, passed away peacefully Saturday, January 4, 2020 at the Charles George VA Medical Center in Asheville.
Born in San Pedro, California, Vernon was the son of the late Vernon and Edith Young Evans. He was also preceded in death by his daughter, Connie Jones; and his son, Allen Evans.
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Gisela Wojteczko
Jan 3, 2020
Waynesville, Gisela Koch Wojteczko, age 91, passed away on Friday, January 3, 2020 at Autumn Care.
A native of Germany, she was the daughter of the late Alfred and Julianna Metz Koch. In addition to her parents she was preceded in death by her husband, Joseph Wojteczko who died in 1999. Gisela enjoyed figure skating, her dog...
Robert Williams, Sr.
Jan 2, 2020
Maggie Valley – Robert Harvey Williams, Sr., 89, passed away on Thursday, January 2, 2020 at Haywood Regional Medical Center.
Bob was a native and lifelong resident of Haywood County and was the son of the late Claude E. and Eunice Silver Williams. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his loving wife,...
Hazel Lanning
Jan 2, 2020
Waynesville, Hazel Kilby Lanning, age 91, passed away on Thursday, January 2, 2020 at her home.
She was a native of Jackson County and was a daughter of the late Lawrence and Lura Wyatt Kilby. In addition to her parents she was preceded in death by her husband, James W. Lanning, who died August 7, 1998; a...
Mary Skidmore
Jan 1, 2020
Clyde, Mary Elizabeth Morgan Skidmore, age 78, entered into the arms of the Heavenly Angels on the afternoon of Saturday, February 22, 2020.
Mary was born in Buncombe County to the late Turner Marcell and Sarah Lyons Morgan on January 17, 1942. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Harley T....
Joel Setzer
Jan 1, 2020
Waynesville, Joel Hyde Setzer, 94, passed away on Tuesday, January 28, 2020 at Haywood Regional Medical Center.
A native of Haywood County, he was a son of the late Raymond Lee Setzer and Estelle Hyde Setzer Allison. In addition to his parents he was preceded in death by his wife, Betty Jean Burchfield Setzer, who died in...
Jane Golden
Jan 1, 2020
Asheville, Jane Lohr Golden, age 93, died on Wednesday, August 12, 2020 at CarePartners Solace Center.
A native of Lincolnton, North Carolina, she was the daughter of the late George Edmund and Gladys Lackey Lohr. In addition to her parents she was preceded in death by her husband, Reverend Jacob Bowles Golden. Jane retired in 1992 from...
Philip Miller
Jan 1, 2020
Waynesville, Philip Andrew Miller, age 67, passed away on Tuesday, June 16, 2020 at his residence.
A native of Haywood County, he was a son of the late Melburn Lee and Edith Teague Miller. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his sister, Linda Greene; and a niece Ashley Greene. Philip was a...
Vincent Torpy, Jr.
Dec 30, 2019
Judge Torpy is survived by his wife Julie of over 42 years, son Douglas who is a local Brevard County business man, daughter Kristina who currently serves as a JAG Officer in the United States Air Force, son Vincent who also serves our country as a Pilot in the Air Force, brother Wayne, a retired Police Chief, and his...
Lacie Fisher
Dec 30, 2019
Lacie Rian Fisher
Canton, Lacie Rian Fisher, age 15, passed away on Monday, December 30, 2019 at the Memorial Campus of Mission Hospital.
Lacie was born in Changsha, China but lived most of her life in Canton. She was preceded in death by her maternal grandparents, Ronald "Ron" and Judy Rhymer and a paternal grandmother, Patricia...
Jacolin Eichelberger
Dec 30, 2019
Canton – Jacolin Potts Eichelberger, EdD, 78, passed away on Monday, December 30, 2019.
Jacolin was born in Wooster, Ohio; grew up in Port Charlotte, FL; and lived in Tampa, FL for a number of years before moving to western North Carolina. She was preceded in death by her parents, the late Luther “Doc” and Ada Mary...
Reverend Dr. Jiles Kirkland
Dec 29, 2019
Waynesville, NC, The Reverend Dr. Jiles Ellsworth Kirkland, age 91, passed away on Sunday, December 29, 2019 at JF Keever Solace Center.
Born February 10, 1928, in Dover, Florida. Graduated from Plant City High School in Florida in 1946, where he lettered two years in baseball and the Philadelphia Phillies attempted to draft him. He started preaching...
Aileen Green
Dec 29, 2019
Waynesville, Alene Frisbee Green, age 93, passed away on Sunday, December 29, 2019 at Spicewood - The Oaks.
A native of Madison County, she was a daughter of the late Marion and Mattie Lowe Frisbee. In addition to her parents she was preceded in death by her first husband, Issac Green; and her second husband, Oliver Allen;...
Barbara Phelps
Dec 28, 2019
Barbara Lucille Gilmer Phelps, 79, of Lake Junaluska, North Carolina passed away Saturday, December 28, 2019.
Barbara was born on April 23, 1940 to Lucille Lamour and Fillmore Litton Gilmer in Long Beach, California. She grew up primarily in Birmingham, Alabama and Big Stone Gap, Virginia, later attending Auburn University. In 1979, Barbara married the love of...
Martha Case
Dec 24, 2019
Canton – Martha Emerson Case, 88, passed away on Tuesday, December 24, 2019 at her residence.
Martha was a native and lifelong resident of Haywood County and a daughter of the late William and Neppie Wilson Emerson. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Andy Case, who died in 1992; a...
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