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.

James Frederes

James Frederes

Apr 25, 2020

Waynesville, James George Frederes, age 78, passed away on Saturday, April 25, 2020 at his residence.

A native of New York, he was a son of the late Daniel and Pauline Danielson Frederes.  In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his brother, David Frederes and his sister, Margaret Mountain Dennis.

James...

Frank Valentine

Frank Valentine

Apr 25, 2020

Clyde, Frank Hartsell Valentine, age 91, passed away on Saturday, April 25, 2020 at Greenville Memorial Hospital.

A native of South Carolina and growing up in Maryville, Tennessee,  he was a son of the late Arley and Maye Hartsell Valentine.  In addition to his parents he was preceded in death by his wife, Shirley Valentine, who died...

Sandra Belt

Sandra Belt

Apr 24, 2020

Canton – Sandra Caldwell Belt, passed away on Friday, April 24, 2020, at her residence.

Sandra was the daughter of the late Jim and Annabelle Medford Caldwell, and was a native of Haywood County. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Eugene Belt, and their son, Roger Wayne Belt.

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Gregory Taylor

Gregory Taylor

Apr 24, 2020

Candler – Gregory “Tooter” Ellis Taylor and sometimes “Conway”, 59, passed away on Friday, April 24, 2020 at Windwood Assisted Living Center.

Greg was a native of Haywood County and a son of Fred Ellis and Joyce Griffin Taylor.

In addition to his parents, he is survived by one brother, Luke Taylor of Candler; caregiver,...

Troy Stamey

Troy Stamey

Apr 22, 2020

Waynesville – Troy Lee Stamey, 82, passed away on Wednesday, April 22, 2020 at Haywood Regional Medical Center.

Troy was a native of Buncombe County and a son of the late Sam and Nettie Miller Stamey.  In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by an infant son, Eric Stamey, who died in 1965.  Troy...

Alisha Bernat

Alisha Bernat

Apr 21, 2020

Alisha D. Bernat

Candler – Alisha Daniela Webb Bernat, 35, passed away Tuesday April 21, 2020 in Asheville, NC.

Alisha was a native of Buncombe County and the daughter of Brian Duane and Deborah Weaver Webb of Candler.

Alisha was and will forever be a child of God.  As a young girl, she...

Alta Wells

Alta Wells

Apr 21, 2020

Canton – Alta Wells, 65, passed away on Tuesday, April 21, 2020 at her residence.

Alta was a daughter of the late Kermit Francis and Elva Bentley Wells and was a native of Sullivan County, Tennessee.  In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by one brother, Dennis Wells.  Alta graduated from Pisgah High School...

Jimmie "Jim" Wood

Jimmie "Jim" Wood

Apr 20, 2020

Allens Creek Community,  Jimmie Joe Wood, age 85, passed away on Monday, April 20, 2020 at his residence.

A native of Jackson County and a life-time resident of Haywood County, he was a son of the late Bragge and Lula Kilby Wood.  In addition to his parents he was preceded in death by his wife, Hannah Mae...

Dr. Hugh Sloan, Iii

Dr. Hugh Sloan, Iii

Apr 19, 2020

Hugh Johnston Sloan III, PhD, 78, passed away Sunday, April 19, 2020, at his home in Oxford, MS, surrounded by his family, following an extended illness unrelated to the current crisis. Arrangements are incomplete at this time. Coleman Funeral Home of Oxford is in charge of local arrangements. Wells Funeral Home in Waynesville, NC is in charge of burial...

James (Jim) Harkins

James (Jim) Harkins

Apr 17, 2020

Canton – James “Jim” Edward Harkins, 73, passed away on Friday, April 17, 2020 at his residence.

Jim was a native and lifelong resident of Haywood County and a son of the late Wayne Edward and Gladys Mildred West Harkins.  In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife, Lucy Mae Wright Harkins,...

Maxine Smathers

Maxine Smathers

Apr 16, 2020

Canton – Maxine Long Smathers, 92, of Murray Road in the Bethel Community, died April 16, 2020 at Creekside Villas in Waynesville.

Maxine was a native and lifelong resident of Haywood County and a daughter of the late Fred Lee and Ellen Henson Long.  In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband,...

Jessica Harpe

Jessica Harpe

Apr 15, 2020

Waynesville, Jessica Paige Harpe left us on Wednesday April 15, 2020.

Paige was beautiful, warm, intelligent, funny and generous. She had the sweetest smile and an ever-present twinkle in her eye.  Paige was a loving and thoughtful daughter, sister, granddaughter & niece, and a doting aunt to her nephew. She was cherished by all who knew her....

Shirley Owens

Shirley Owens

Apr 14, 2020

Beloved Wife and Mother

Clyde, NC, Shirley Ann Garrett Owens, 75, passed away on Tuesday, April 14, 2020.  Born June 5, 1944, she was a life-long resident of Haywood County.

Shirley was a wife, mother, grandmother and a friend to all.  She was an avid gardener and loved being outside working in her flowerbeds.  Shirley...

Sylvia Glavin

Sylvia Glavin

Apr 12, 2020

Waynesville, Sylvia Marie VanSlambrouck Glavin, age 86, passed away on Easter Sunday, April 12, 2020 at Haywood Regional Medical Center.

A native of Monroe, Michigan, she was the daughter of the late Bernard and Lois Mack VanSlambrouck. She was preceded in death by her loving husband, James Glavin Sr., who died in 1977, and six brothers: Thomas,...

Linda Head

Linda Head

Apr 12, 2020

Canton – Linda Benson Head, 78, passed away on Sunday, April 12, 2020 at Haywood Regional Medical Center.

Linda was a native of Buncombe County and a daughter of the late Joseph and Ruby Rector Benson.  In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by a sister, Joanne King.  She enjoyed playing board games, Bingo,...

Alan Hermes

Alan Hermes

Apr 12, 2020

Sylva, Alan Scott Hermes, age 59, passed away on Sunday, April 12, 2020.

A native of Wisconsin, he was a son of the late, Richard and Karen Ruppel Hermes.  In addition to his parents he was preceded in death by his brother-in-law, James Kirkpatrick.

Alan is survived by his wife of 25 years, Kristi Hermes;...

Peggy Frazier

Peggy Frazier

Apr 11, 2020

Maggie Valley, Peggy Jo Bryson Frazier stepped into Heaven on Saturday, April 11, 2020, to spend eternity with her Lord and Savior Jesus Christ.

A native of Jackson County, she was the daughter of the late Ransom Lee and Alice Crawford Bryson. In addition to her parents, she was proceeded in death by five sisters, and four...

Paul Sanford

Paul Sanford

Apr 11, 2020

Canton - Paul Marshall Sanford, of Canton, NC died April 11th, 2020 at his residence.

Born May 11th, 1927 in Clyde, N.C.  to Crawford and Bertha Thompson Sanford. He attended Clyde High School before dropping out to join the Army in 1945. Paul served the Headquarters, 3rd Army and the 7th Army in Germany from 1945 to...

Sylvia Sharpe

Sylvia Sharpe

Apr 10, 2020

Sylvia Kay Sharpe Morrow, 81, of Lake Junaluska, NC crossed over from this earthly life to her eternal joy in Christ on April 10, 2020.

Kay grew up in Greensboro, NC the daughter of Bob and Violet Walker. She married Ed Sharpe, her high school sweetheart, and brought two sons, Eddie (Brenda) and Robert (Leizl), into the...

Lee Finger

Lee Finger

Apr 8, 2020

Asheville, Lee Finger, 88, passed away on Wednesday, April 8, 2020, at The Laurels of Green Tree Ridge.

Lee was a native of Haywood County and a son of the late John Calvin and Sarah Eliza Mehaffey Finger.  In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by six sisters, Georgia Clark, Hattie McCall, Grace Woody,...

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