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.

Gladys Smith

Gladys Smith

Jul 3, 2019

Gladys Ann Smith

Clyde, Gladys Ann Haskett Smith, 69, passed away on Wednesday, July 3, 2019 at Mission Hospital.

A native of Jackson County, Gladys resided in Haywood County for the majority of her life.  She was the daughter of the late Joe F. and Margie Webb Haskett.  This past November, Gladys was preceded in...

Timothy Mikulik, Sr.

Timothy Mikulik, Sr.

Jul 3, 2019

Timothy A. Mikulik, Sr. passed away on Wednesday, July 3, 2019. He worked with his hands, both as a carpenter and mechanic and enjoyed riding motorcycles.

He was preceded in death by his mother, Shirley Ann Totten and beloved dog, Little Girl.

He is survived by his children, Tim Mikulik, Jr. and Christina Smith; grandsons,...

Sarah Brown Hagan

Sarah Brown Hagan

Jul 2, 2019

Sarah Lenox Brown Hagan, 92, of Fairview, went home to be with the Lord on Tuesday, July 2, 2019.

A native of Buncombe County, she was the daughter of the late Charles and Catherine Morgan Lenox.  She grew up living in Enka Village.

Sarah graduated from Mars Hill college in 1947.  Her first job was...

Joann Calhoun

Joann Calhoun

Jun 28, 2019

Waynesville, JoAnn Henderson Calhoun, 75, passed away on Friday, June 28, 2019 at Mission Hospitals- Memorial Campus.

A native of Swain County, she was the daughter of late Hardy and Lula Allen Cable.  She was also preceded in death by her first husband, Bobby Louis Henderson, who died in 2000.  She retired from BASF as a manager...

Courtney White

Courtney White

Jun 28, 2019

Courtney Blake White, 52, of Asheville, passed away of Friday, June 28, 2019.  He was born in Haywood County, graduated from Enka High School and served in the US Navy. While serving on the USS Forrestal, he earned the Navy Achievement Medal, Second Sea Service Deployment Ribbon, Meritorious Unit Commendation, Armed Forces Expeditionary Medal and the Navy Good Conduct...

Julius Ross

Julius Ross

Jun 28, 2019

Waynesville, Julius Paul Ross, 94, passed away on June 28, 2019 at his home.

A native of Haywood County, he was the son of the late Hilliard W. and Sarah Ferguson Ross.  He was also preceded in death by his brother, Charles Ross and his sister, Mary Holder.

Julius attended Western Carolina University and earned...

Loretha Sales

Loretha Sales

Jun 28, 2019

Canton, Loretha Burrell Sales, 93, passed away on Friday, June 28, 2019 at Maggie Valley Nursing Home & Rehabilitation Center.

A native of Haywood County, she was a daughter of late Sidney and Lelia Frady Burrell.  She was also preceded in death by her husband, James Richard Sales, who died in 1977; five sisters and four brothers. ...

Robert Fulbright

Robert Fulbright

Jun 25, 2019

Robert Guy Fulbright of Lake Junaluska, NC died June 25th, 2019. He is survived by his wife of 62 years, Patricia H. Fulbright, his sons Matthew and Derek, his daughter Lisa, his grandchildren Robert, Amber and Vinson, his great grandchildren Amina and Charles and his sister Sylvia Fulbright Echols. Bob was educated at Mars Hill College, Furman University and...

Dorothy Ross

Dorothy Ross

Jun 24, 2019

"Granny – Nanna – Granny Dot"

Waynesville, Dorothy McCracken Ross, age 86, passed away on Monday, June 24, 2019 at her residence surrounded by family.

A native of Haywood County, she was a daughter of the late Roy and Lucy Hipps McCracken.  In addition to her parents she was preceded in death by her husband...

Jack Milner

Jack Milner

Jun 20, 2019

Waynesville – Jack Douglas Milner, 85, passed away on Thursday, June 20, 2019 at Silver Bluff Nursing Home.

A native and lifelong resident of Haywood County, he was the son of the late Harold B. and Lucy Scates Milner.  He was also preceded in death by his wife, Vivian Milner, who died 2015.  He was a United...

Jn Hyatt

Jn Hyatt

Jun 19, 2019

Waynesville, JN Hyatt, age 92, passed away on Wednesday, June 19, 2019 at Haywood Regional Medical Center.

A native of Haywood County he was a son of the late William Weaver and Winnie Long Hyatt; in addition to his parents he was preceded in death by four brothers and three sisters.  JN proudly served his country in...

Thomas Roberts

Thomas Roberts

Jun 19, 2019

Waynesville, Thomas Jackson Roberts, age 77, passed away on Wednesday, June 19, 2019 at his residence.

A native of Iredell County, he was a son of the late Robert and Callie Whitener Roberts.  In addition to his parents he was preceded in death by two brothers, Raymond and Jerry Roberts.  Tom proudly served his country in the...

Ronald Rose, Sr.

Ronald Rose, Sr.

Jun 19, 2019

On Wednesday June 19, 2019, Ronald Robert Rose Sr. died peacefully in his home in Waynesville, North Carolina at age 80.

Ron was born in Baltimore City, Maryland to Charles and Hazel Rose. After graduating from Penn State, Ron went on to pursue a 50-year career in dredge engineering.

Ron is survived by his wife,...

Jennie Louise Pearson

Jennie Louise Pearson

Jun 18, 2019

Boomer/Waynesville, Jennie Louise Milam Pearson, age 81, passed away on Tuesday, June 18, 2019.

Louise was a daughter of the late Roby Rubin and Clursie Viola Church Milam.

Louise is survived by her sister, Ruby Rhodes, of Waynesville; brother, J.D. Milam, of N. Wilkesboro; and several nieces and nephews.

Graveside services will be...

Sherrill Robinson

Sherrill Robinson

Jun 17, 2019

Sherrill Glenn Robinson, 68, of Candler, passed away on Monday, June 17, 2019. A native of Lenoir, NC, he was the son of the late Bowers and Catherine Cassida Robinson. He served in the US Navy during Vietnam. Being at the lake, fishing, and spending time with his family where all things that he loved.

In addition...

Mildred Hannah

Mildred Hannah

Jun 15, 2019

Clyde, Mildred Chambers Hannah, passed away on Saturday, June 15, 2019 at Care Partners Hospice Solace Center.

A native of Haywood County, Mildred was the daughter of the late Lucious "Bill" and Mildred Edwards Chambers.  Mildred served the Lord, as an attendee of Panther Creek Baptist Church and was a member of Liberty Baptist Church.  She was...

Margaret Culver

Margaret Culver

Jun 13, 2019

Waynesville, Margaret Brockinton Culver, 92, passed away on Thursday, June 13, 2019 at Mission Hospital’s Memorial Campus.

A native of Kingstree, South Carolina, she was the daughter of the late Louis and Irene Epps Brockinton.  She was also preceded in death by a brother.  Margaret was a school teacher at several public and private schools throughout the...

Gina Cade

Gina Cade

Jun 11, 2019

Gina Rene Kimbril Cade, age 51 of Candler NC went into the open arms of Jesus on June 11, 2019.

She was the beloved wife of David Cade for 33 years and the adored daughter of Georgia Shackelford and Grady Kimbril.

She is also survived by her brother, Michael Kimbril and wife Angela of Mills...

Gina Cade

Gina Cade

Jun 11, 2019

Gina Rene Kimbril Cade, age 51 of Candler NC went into the open arms of Jesus on June 11, 2019.

She was the beloved wife of David Cade for 33 years and the adored daughter of Georgia Shackelford and Grady Kimbril.

She is also survived by her brother, Michael Kimbril and wife Angela of Mills...

William Osborne

William Osborne

Jun 11, 2019

Clyde – William Fulton “Bill” Osborne, 92, passed away on Tuesday, June 11, 2019 at his residence.

A native and lifelong resident of Haywood County, he was the son of the late Henry and Maude Nelson Osborne.  He was also preceded in death by his first wife, Wilma Mae Nelson Osborne who died in 1979, his second...

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