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.

Nancy Powell

Nancy Powell

May 4, 2019

Canton – Nancy Boone Powell, 87, passed away on Saturday, May 04, 2019 at Haywood Regional Medical Center.

Wells Funeral Home of Canton is in charge of the arrangements and a complete obituary will follow as it becomes available.

Pansy Driggers

Pansy Driggers

May 3, 2019

Canton – Pansy Evans Driggers, 89, passed away on Friday, May 3, 2019 at Silver Bluff Nursing Home.

A native of Clarendon County, South Carolina, she was a daughter of the late Wilmon Roosevelt and Bertha Caroline Welch Evans.  In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, George Wallace Driggers, who died...

Betty Mcelroy

Betty Mcelroy

May 3, 2019

Waynesville, Betty Sue McElroy, 78, passed away on Friday, May 3, 2019 at Haywood Regional Medical Center.

A native of Haywood County, she was the daughter of the late David Carson and Mamie Leatherwood Hannah.  She was also preceded in death by her husband, James R. McElroy; and two brothers, Grady and Ray Hannah.

She...

Grace Roseborough

Grace Roseborough

May 2, 2019

Many women have done excellently, but you surpass them all.” Proverbs 31:29

Grace Evelyn Maney Roseborough, 97, entered Heaven May 2, 2019 at home surrounded by her family. Born to John Maney and Savannah Fox in Madison Co. May 19, 1921 she was the daughter of a Church of God preacher. She was the last surviving sibling...

Betty Gaddis

Betty Gaddis

May 2, 2019

Canton – Betty Williams Gaddis, 60, of the Henson Cove Community, passed away on Thursday, May 2, 2019 at her residence.

A native and lifelong resident of Haywood County, she was a daughter of the late Kenneth Earl and Lucille Stepp Williams.  In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by a sister, Debra Kay...

Betty Early

Betty Early

May 2, 2019

Waynesville, Betty Farmer Early, 85, passed away on Thursday, May 2, 2019 at Autumn Care Nursing.

A native of Haywood County, she was the daughter of the late Fred and Ila Brooks Farmer.  In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Oliver Dee Early, who passed in 1997.  Betty was a teacher’s...

Betty Carlisle

Betty Carlisle

May 2, 2019

Betty Jean Sexton Carlisle, 89, of Hendersonville, passed away on Thursday, May 2, 2019. A native of Henderson County, she was the daughter of the late James and Alice Bane Sexton. Betty was always taking care of people and never met a stranger.

In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, James...

Lance Cook

Lance Cook

May 1, 2019

Lance Edward Cook, 76, of Asheville passed away peacefully on May 1, 2019.  Lance was born in Concord, NC to the late Buford and Daisy Cook. As the son of a career army officer Lance lived in numerous locations growing up including Japan, Kentucky, Washington, Germany, and New York. Lance attended Mars Hill College where he met his wife...

Dolly Welch

Dolly Welch

May 1, 2019

A complete obituary will be published as it becomes available.

Dolly Welch

Dolly Welch

May 1, 2019

Waynesville – Dolly Marshall Welch, 95, passed away on Wednesday, May 1, 2019 at her residence.

A native of Neshoba County, Mississippi, she was a daughter of the late Virgil and Callie Petty Marshal.  In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Julius F. Welch, who died in 1999; and two grandchildren. ...

Riley Howell

Riley Howell

Apr 30, 2019

Waynesville, On Tuesday, April 30, 2019, Riley Carl Howell’s life was tragically cut short on the Campus of UNC-Charlotte.  He was 21.

A native of Haywood County he was a son of Thomas Edward Howell, Jr. and Natalie Marie Henry-Howell.  Riley was preceded in death by his grandfather, Dr. Thomas E. "Ted" Howell, Sr.  He attended Tuscola...

William Sutton

William Sutton

Apr 30, 2019

Maggie Valley, William Lee Sutton, 84, went to be with his Lord and Savior, Tuesday, April 30, 2019 at Memorial Mission Hospital.

A native of Haywood County, he was a son of the late Billy and Florence Moody Sutton.  In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by three brothers, Conley, Marvin and Ed Sutton;...

Kathleen Smith

Kathleen Smith

Apr 29, 2019

Waynesville, Kathleen Palmer Smith, age 90, passed away on Monday, April 29, 2019 at Maggie Valley Nursing Home & Rehabilitation.

A native of Cataloochee, she was a daughter of the late Kimsey Palmer and Beatrice Burgess Sisk.  In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Leonard H. Smith who died in 2008;...

Barbara Burnett

Barbara Burnett

Apr 28, 2019

Canton – Barbara Clark Burnett, 85, passed away early evening Sunday, April 28, 2019 at her residence surrounded by her family.

Barbara was a native and lifelong resident of Haywood County and was a daughter of the late Lyman and Bonnie Massie Clark.  In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband of...

Glen Donahue

Glen Donahue

Apr 27, 2019

Glen E. Donahue

Crabtree Community, Glen Edwin Donahue, age 66, passed away on Saturday, April 27, 2019 at Memorial Mission Hospital.

A native of Florida, he was a son of the late Marcus and Bonnell Teston Donahue.  Glen proudly served his country in the United States Marine Corp during the Vietnam Era. During 2010-2012 he...

Robert "Bob" Williams

Robert "Bob" Williams

Apr 27, 2019

Maggie Valley, Robert Thomas Williams, age 85, passed away on Saturday, April 27, 2019 at Maggie Valley Nursing Home & Rehabilitation.

A native of Independence, Iowa, he was a son of the late George Pinckley and Elizabeth Kist Williams.  In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by two brothers, Don and Richard Williams.  Bob...

Eula Hyatt

Eula Hyatt

Apr 26, 2019

Eula McNeil Hyatt

Waynesville, Eula Dean McNeil Hyatt, age 80, passed away on Friday, April 26, 2019 at her residence.

A native of Wilkes County, she was a daughter of the late George Franklin McNeil and Nelia Paralee Triplett McNeil.  In addition to her parents she was preceded in death by her husband, Billy Lee...

Lillian Young

Lillian Young

Apr 22, 2019

Candler – Lillian Jane Nicholson Young, 79, passed away on Monday, April, 22, 2019 at her home.

A native and lifelong resident of Buncombe County, she was a daughter of the late Fred and Ada Capps Nicholson.  In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, William L. Young, who died in 2014. ...

Frank Taylor

Frank Taylor

Apr 22, 2019

Frank E. Taylor, aged 84, passed away peacefully on the 22nd of April, 2019. A Native of Buncombe County, he was the son of Frank N. Taylor and Mae F. Taylor. He was a member of Haywood Street United Methodist Church, where he served in the capacities of Chairperson of Trustees, Staff Parish Committee, and the Administrative Board. He...

James "Jim" Boone

James "Jim" Boone

Apr 22, 2019

James "Jim" Boone

James "Jim" Kerr Boone, age 94, a resident of Francis Cove Community, Waynesville, passed away on Monday, April 22, 2019 at Haywood Regional Medical Center.

A native of Haywood County, he was the son of the late Roberts H. and Maria Crymes Boone.  He was preceded in death by his wives, Sara...

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