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.

Maude Rogers

Maude Rogers

Dec 1, 2019

Maude Q. Rogers

Canton – Maude Queen Rogers, 98, passed away on Sunday, December 1, 2019 at Silver Bluff Nursing Home.

Maude was born weighing only two pounds on June 29, 1921 in the logging village of Sunburst near present day Lake Logan. She was preceded in death by her parents, Harrison and Nina Reece...

Shirley Dowdle

Shirley Dowdle

Nov 29, 2019

Hendersonville, Shirley Josephine Smith Dowdle, 83, went home to be with the Lord on Friday, November 29, 2019.

She was the daughter of the late Harrison "H.B." and Tinnie May Smith.  In addition to her parents she was preceded in death by her loving husband, of 58 years, Thad Dowdle; and ten brothers and sisters, of which...

Betty Brooks

Betty Brooks

Nov 29, 2019

Betty Noland Brooks, 91, of Huntsville, Alabama passed away peacefully at home on Friday November 29th surrounded by her family.

Betty was born on a farm in Fines Creek, North Carolina on December 21, 1927 to the late David Reeves Noland and the late Lucile Ferguson Noland DuBois.  Betty grew up on a farm in an impoverished...

Doyle King

Doyle King

Nov 29, 2019

Canton – Doyle James King, 78, passed away on Friday, November 29, 2019 at his home surrounded by his family.

Doyle was a native and lifelong resident of Haywood County and was the son of the late Kelly Jefferson and Euphia Robinson King. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by a brother, Doug...

Frank Morris, Jr.

Frank Morris, Jr.

Nov 29, 2019

Asheville, Frank Wilford Morris, Jr., 68, passed away Friday, November 29, 2019 after a brief illness at Mission Hospital.

Born in Gooding, Idaho to the late Frank Morris Sr. and Eileen Morris. He attended Boise State University. After enlisting in the United States Army, he was sent to Fort Bragg, which is what brought him to North...

Jon Barbour

Jon Barbour

Nov 28, 2019

Waynesville, Jon Carr Barbour, age 83, died on November 28 peacefully at home under the care of Haywood Hospice for respiratory failure.  He was born November 15, 1936 in Burlington, NC to the late Joseph Parker Barbour and Viola Black Barbour.

He is survived by Beverly Schimmel Barbour, his wife of 51 years, together with many nieces,...

Ollie Morgan

Ollie Morgan

Nov 26, 2019

Waynesville, Ollie Mae Jenkins Morgan, age 86, passed away on Tuesday, November 26, 2019 at Autumn Care of Waynesville.

A native and lifelong resident of Haywood County, she was a daughter of the late Oliver Parker and Vinnie Davis Jenkins.  In addition to her parents she was preceded in death by her husband, James Clifton Morgan who...

Barbara Ensley

Barbara Ensley

Nov 25, 2019

Waynesville, Barbara Ferguson Ensley, age 78, passed away on Monday, November 25, 2019 at her home surrounded by her loving family.

A native of Haywood County, she was the daughter of the late Paul William Ferguson and Georgia Manella Woody.  Barbara was a life-long member of Long’s Chapel United Methodist Church.  She was a star basketball player...

Hilda Gaddy

Hilda Gaddy

Nov 25, 2019

Mrs. Hilda Mae “Dixie” Stamey Gaddy, 86, of Steve Ray Drive, Dewy Rose, GA, wife of 69 years to Ralph Stanley Gaddy, passed away on Monday November 25, 2019, at Piedmont Athens Regional Hospital.

Mrs. Gaddy was born in Buncombe County, NC on June 8, 1933, daughter of the late Dennis Farrady Stamey and Eveline Warren Stamey....

Ruby Estella Maloney

Ruby Estella Maloney

Nov 22, 2019

Waynesville, Ruby Maloney died November 22, 2019 at Silver Bluff Village in Bethel, North Carolina.  Ruby was born just over 96 years ago in Boonford, Yancey County, North Carolina to Charles and Carrie Willis Young.  She spent many of her adult years living in the Philadelphia area, but returned to these mountains for the last 30 years of her...

Shirley Stanley

Shirley Stanley

Nov 21, 2019

Shirley M. Stanley

Clyde – Shirley Ruth McDonald Stanley passed away on Thursday, November 21, 2019 at her residence.

Shirley was born in Newport News, VA and lived most of her life in Haywood County. She was the daughter of the late Mattie Lou Justice. Shirley worked for HVO as a sub in the assembly...

Maude Pace

Maude Pace

Nov 21, 2019

Canton, Maude W. Pace, 88, passed away Wednesday, November 20, 2019, after an extended illness.

Maude was a native and lifelong resident of Haywood County and a daughter to the late Garland and Geneva “Bo” Wells. In addition to her parents she was preceded in death by her husband, Earl Pace, Jr.; a daughter, Audra Horan; a...

Roberta "Joan" Rubenacker

Roberta "Joan" Rubenacker

Nov 21, 2019

Maggie Valley, Roberta "Joan" (Mitchell) Rubenacker, 82 years old, was serenaded by angels up to God’s throne as she passed away peacefully in her sleep Thursday, November 21, 2019, in Maggie Valley. She had long standing health challenges to which she never complained and fought like a warrior. Her final days were spent surrounded by family and friends.

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Robert Gaddy

Robert Gaddy

Nov 21, 2019

Robert H. Gaddy

Candler – Robert Henry Gaddy, 92, passed away on Thursday, November 21, 2019 at the North Carolina State Veteran’s Home of Black Mountain.

Robert was born March 23, 1927 to the late Clarence and Flossie Wines Gaddy. Robert retired from Champion International after 41 years of service and was a World War...

Wanda Mann

Wanda Mann

Nov 20, 2019

Wanda Mann

Canton – Mary Wanda Melton Mann, 78, passed away on Wednesday, November 20, 2019 at Haywood Regional Medical Center.

A native and lifelong resident, she was the daughter of the late Rufus Wilson and Geneva Eavenson Melton.  She was also preceded in death by her husband, Willie Thomas Mann who died in September...

Ricky Sawyer

Ricky Sawyer

Nov 19, 2019

Clyde – Richard “Ricky” Dale Sawyer, 59, passed away on Tuesday, November 19, 2019 at his residence.

Ricky was a native and lifelong resident of Haywood County and a son of Joyce Amelia Summey Sawyer and the late James Harvey Sawyer.  In addition to his dad, he was preceded in death by his beloved wife, Donna Gaddis...

Hilda Messer

Hilda Messer

Nov 18, 2019

Waynesville, Hilda Georgia Ledford Messer, age 94, passed away on Monday, November 18, 2019 at Silver Bluff Nursing Home.

A native of Haywood County she was a daughter of the late George and Bertha Rathbone Ledford.  In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Melvin C. Messer, who died in 1993; two...

Mildred Whitted

Mildred Whitted

Nov 18, 2019

Canton – Iris Mildred Nix Whitted, 93, passed away on Monday, November 18, 2019 at Maggie Valley Nursing and Rehabilitation Center.

Mildred was a native and lifelong resident of Haywood County and a daughter of the late William Fountain Nix, Sr. and Zadie McJunkin Nix.  In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her...

John Medford

John Medford

Nov 17, 2019

Cove Creek Community, John Hugh Medford, age 87, passed away on Sunday, November 17, 2019.

A native of Haywood County, born on May, 18, 1932, he was a son of the late Roger Manson and Esther Boyd Medford.  In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by a brother, Roger Boyd Medford.  He was a...

Reverend Carl Chastain

Reverend Carl Chastain

Nov 17, 2019

Canton – Reverend Carl Chastain, 85, passed away on Sunday, November 17, 2019 at his residence.

Carl was a native and lifelong resident of Haywood and was a son of the late Dave and Evelyn Trantham Chastain.  In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by a brother, Paul Chastain.  Carl pastored 12 different churches...

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