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.
Vicky Smith
Nov 14, 2019
Clyde – Vicky Sue Duckett Smith, 70, formerly of the Crabtree Community, passed away on Thursday, November 14, 2019 at her residence.
Vicky was a native and lifelong resident of Haywood County and a daughter of the late Davis and Connie Surrett Duckett. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Samuel...
Hazel Harris
Nov 14, 2019
Waynesville –Hazel Herron Harris, 97, passed away peacefully on Thursday, November 14, 2019 at Maggie Valley Nursing Home.
Hazel was born in Proctor in Swain County in 1921. She was the daughter of the late Avery Harrison and Hester Early Herron. Hazel was preceded in death by her husband, Willie Harris, who passed in 1972; her son,...
Joyce Lee
Nov 12, 2019
Waynesville, Joyce “Jincie” Green Lee, 77, passed away on Tuesday, November 12, 2019 at Haywood Regional Medical Center.
Joyce was a native and lifelong resident of Haywood County and a daughter of the late Claude and Pearl James Green. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband of 53 years, Paul David...
Lois Snow
Nov 11, 2019
Clyde, Lois Ruth Staley Snow, 96, passed away peacefully at her daughter’s home in Waynesville on Monday, November 11, 2019.
Lois was preceded in death by her parents, Thomas Staley and Pearl Kirkham Staley; her beloved husband, J.R. Snow; two brother, Dale and Mack Staley; a nephew, Bruce Staley; and a very special uncle, Perry Rushton.
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Thomas Penland
Nov 11, 2019
Leonard Penland
Asheville – Thomas Leonard Penland, 78, passed away peacefully on Monday, November 11, 2019 at the Memorial Campus at Mission Hospital.
Leonard was a Buncombe County native and the son of the late Cash Walter Penland and Kathleen Eplee Penland. In addition to his parents he was also preceded in death by a...
Christopher Rathbone
Nov 10, 2019
Canton – Christopher Michael Rathbone, 43, passed away on Sunday, November 10, 2019 at Haywood Regional Medical Center.
A native and lifelong resident of Haywood County, he was a son of the late James Charles “Bimbo” and Keitha Cope Rathbone. Chris worked for the Town of Canton for 25 years. He loved to fish and enjoyed NASCAR...
John Medford Jr.
Nov 9, 2019
Candler – John “Junior” Medford, Jr., 83, passed away on Saturday, November 9, 2019, at his home.
Junior was a native of Buncombe County and resided in Candler, North Carolina. He was the son of the late John, Sr. and Edna Rice Medford. Junior was preceded in death by his loving wife, Georgia “Penny” Medford; and two...
Tammy Gaddis
Nov 9, 2019
Waynesville, Tammy Mason Gaddis, 49, passed away on Saturday, November 9, 2019 at Memorial Campus of Mission Hospitals.
Tammy was a native and lifelong resident of Haywood County and a daughter of Laney Constant Mason and the late Robert Mason, Sr. She was a member of the Dixie Darlin' Cloggers and had worked at Kmart as a...
Rev. Richard "Ricky" Mason
Nov 9, 2019
Maggie Valley, Reverend Richard “Ricky” Dean Mason, age 69, passed away on Saturday, November 9, 2019 at his residence surrounded by his loving family.
A native of Haywood County, he was a son of Burl and Mildred Wright Mason. He was also preceded in death by three brothers, Roger, Hugh, and Randy Mason. At a young age, Ricky...
Charles Javens
Nov 9, 2019
Waynesville, Charles Javens, 91, died on November 9, 2019, surrounded by his family.
Born on November 13, 1927 in Orlando, Florida, Charles was adopted at age 2 by a loving couple, Rollin and Effie Javens. He grew up in a small town, Mount Dora, Florida where he had an idyllic life. He struggled to read into his...
Linda Anderson
Nov 8, 2019
Asheville – Linda Duck Anderson, 73, passed away on Friday, November 8, 2019 at CarePartners in Asheville.
A native of Madison County, Linda was the daughter of the late, Jeter Carlos and Sara Hensley Duck. She was also preceded in death by a brother, J. C. Duck and a son, Forrest Anderson, who died in 2018. Linda...
Myrna Oak
Nov 7, 2019
Myrna Eloise Noble Oak, 92, of Asheville, North Carolina died at Givens Estates Health Center on November 7, 2019 surrounded by her loving family after a short illness.
Born in Wilmington, Illinois on November 21, 1926, Myrna was the daughter of the late Walter and Doris (Hazelton) Noble. In addition to her parents, she is preceded in...
Charles "Son" Clemmons
Nov 7, 2019
Asheville, Charles "Son" Clemmons, 89, passed away peacefully Thursday, November 7, 2019 at Pisgah Manor Health Center.
Charles, affectionately known as Son, was a native of Buncombe County, and the son of the late Bill and Ella Cowart Clemmons. He was also preceded in death by his wife, Virginia Clemmons, with whom he spent 40 loving years;...
Evelyn Smith
Nov 6, 2019
Clyde – Evelyn Hannah Smith, 96, passed away on Wednesday, November 6, 2019 at John F. Keever Solace Center.
A native of Macon County, she was a daughter of the late Henry and Willie Green Hannah. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Charles A. Smith, who died in 1996; a...
Lillie Mcdaris
Nov 6, 2019
Asheville – Lillie Byerly McDaris, 90, passed away peacefully in her sleep on Wednesday, November 6, 2019, surrounded by her loved ones.
Lillie was a native of Cocke County, Tennessee and resided in Asheville, North Carolina. She was the daughter of the late Charles Melvin and Louise Emiline Payne Lamb. Lillie was preceded in death by her...
Thelma Lowe
Nov 4, 2019
Waynesville, Thelma Louellen Carver Lowe, age 86, passed away on Monday, November 4, 2019 at Care Partners Solace.
A native of Haywood County, she was a daughter of the late Claymer and Leona Cagle Carver. In addition to her parents she was preceded in death by her infant brother; and a sister, Tulan Carver Garnes. Thelma was...
Eunice Morrow
Nov 4, 2019
Waynesville, Eunice Rose Morrow, age 91, passed away on Monday, November 04, 2019 at Maggie Valley Nursing & Rehabilitation.
A native of Haywood County, she was a daughter of the late Calvin Dewey and Hazel Bonnie Rhodarmer Rose. In addition to her parents she was preceded in death by her husband, James L. Morrow, who passed in...
Mary Reagan
Nov 4, 2019
Canton – Mary Ann Reagan, 77, passed away on Monday, November 4, 2019 at Memorial Campus of Mission Hospitals.
Ann was a native of Buncombe County but had lived in Haywood County for the past 35 years and was a daughter of the late Eldred and Ethel Davis Nelon. In addition to her parents, she was preceded...
Mary Rhinehart
Nov 2, 2019
Waynesville, Mary Sorrells Rhinehart, age 88, passed away on Saturday, November 2, 2019 at Memorial Mission Hospital.
A native of Haywood County, she was a daughter of the late Ellis and Mellie Byrd Sorrells. In addition to her parents she was preceded in death by her husband, Clyde Raymond Rhinehart, who died in 2011; five sisters, Laverne...
Charles Alley
Nov 2, 2019
Waynesville, Charles Purcell Alley, age 84, unexpectedly passed away on Saturday, November 2, 2019. He had a playful sense of humor, loved puns and made friends everywhere he went. He will be sorely missed by those whose lives he touched.
A native of Haywood County, he was a son of the late Doyle Davis Alley and Edith...
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