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.
Thomas "Tommy" Gooch
Feb 11, 2019
Clyde – Thomas “Tommy” Littleton Gooch, 79, passed away at his residence and went to his heavenly home on Monday, February 11, 2019.
A loyal husband and father, Tommy was a native of Carroll County, Tennessee and a son of the late Benjamin Rufus and Tessie Mae Hampton Gooch. In addition to his parents, he was preceded...
Pearl Trantham
Feb 11, 2019
Pearl Beasley Trantham
Clyde, Pearl Beasley Trantham passed away on Monday, February 11, 2019 at the age of 92.
Pearl is the daughter of the late James and Mary Kirkpatrick Beasley, of Fines Creek. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by five brothers and four sisters.
Pearl is survived...
Reverend William Alexander
Feb 10, 2019
Reverend William E. Alexander
Waynesville, Reverend William E. "Bill" Alexander passed away on Sunday, February 10, 2019 at his residence following an extended illness.
Bill was the son of the late Jeane Culp Alexander and William Reid Alexander. In addition to his parents he was preceded in death by his younger brother, Carlton Alexander.
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Reba Clark
Feb 8, 2019
Canton – Reba Rhodes Clark, 84, passed away on Friday, February 8, 2019 at Haywood Regional Medical Center.
A native of Haywood County, she was the daughter of the late Glen and Sarah Henson Rhodes. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by an infant son, Darrell Clark; a grandson, Michael Trivette; twin siblings,...
Janice Stamey
Feb 7, 2019
Canton – Janice Setzer Stamey, 58, passed away on Thursday, February 7, 2019 at her home.
A native and lifelong resident of Haywood County, she was a daughter of Rose Setzer and the late Jackie Lee Setzer. In addition to her father, she was preceded in death by a sister, Jackie Sue Setzer and a grandson, Brody...
Jane Hipps
Feb 6, 2019
Waynesville, Jane Bates Hipps, 73, passed away on Wednesday, February 6, 2019 at UNC Hospital in Chapel Hill.
Jane was born on March 11, 1945 to George William and Lillian Street Bates. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her beloved husband, Charles William Hipps, who passed away on February 28, 2003. A...
Stella Warren
Feb 5, 2019
Candler – Stella Domicz Warren, 89, passed away on Tuesday, February 05, 2019 at the Brian Center of Weaverville.
Stella was born and raised in Bayonne, New Jersey and was a daughter of the late Stanley and Victoria Morgan Domicz. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by two sisters; one brother; and her...
Wanda Sutton
Feb 3, 2019
Waynesville, Wanda Frances Moody Sutton, age 93, passed away on Sunday, February 3, 2019 at Memorial Mission Hospital.
A native of Haywood County, she was the daughter of the late Robert Clifton and Myrtle Mehaffey Moody. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Elford Sutton, who died in 2008; son, Robert...
Frankie Johnson
Feb 3, 2019
Canton – Frankie Ada Collins Johnson, beloved mother, grandmother, great-grandmother and teacher, 97, passed away at Silver Bluff Village on Sunday, February 3, 2019.
A native of Haywood County, she was born on August 20, 1921 to the late Frank and Connie Wood Collins. In addition to her parents she was preceded in death by her husband,...
Thomas "Tom" Pressley
Jan 31, 2019
Waynesville, Thomas David Pressley, 91, passed away on Thursday, January 31, 2019 at Autumn Care.
A native of Wilkes County, he was the son of the late Robert and Dolly Setzer Pressley. In addition to his parents, he is preceded in death by five sisters, Faye Johnson, Nora Bailey, Billie Wells, Sarah Truitt and Bertie Joe Conard...
Nelda Scroggs
Jan 31, 2019
Clyde, Nelda Ruth Hardin Scroggs, 72, passed away on Thursday, January 31, 2019 at CarePartners Solace Center.
A native of Haywood County, Nelda was born October 5, 1946 to Forest and Grace Davis Hardin. In addition to her parents she was preceded in death by her beloved daughter, Melanie Grace Fore who passed away on January 30,...
Ralph Putnam
Jan 31, 2019
Canton – Ralph Lester Putnam, age 80, passed away on Thursday, January 31, 2019 at his residence.
A native of Haywood County, he was the son of the late Ralph Edgar and Annie Irene Kell Putnam. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by a grandson, Jessie James Putnam. Ralph was a United States...
Mary Henson
Jan 30, 2019
Canton – Mary Lou Owenby Henson, 79, passed away on Wednesday, January 30, 2019 at Haywood Regional Medical Center.
Mary Lou was a native of Buncombe County, but had resided in Haywood for 71 years and was a daughter of the late Weaver Wentfard and Ruby Hazel Summey Owenby. In addition to her parents, she was preceded...
Dorothy Setzer
Jan 29, 2019
Waynesville, Dorothy Bryson Setzer, 87, passed away on Tuesday, January 29, 2019 at CarePartners Solace Center.
A native of Haywood County, she was the daughter of the late John Otis and Rebecca Ray Bryson. She is also preceded in death by her husband of 59 years, Claude Eugene Setzer, who died in 2017 as well as two...
Raymond Caldwell
Jan 29, 2019
Waynesville, Raymond K. Caldwell, age 95, passed away on Tuesday, January 29, 2019 at Haywood Lodge & Retirement Center.
A native of Haywood County, he was born in the Cataloochee Valley and was the son of the late Jarvis R. and Bonnie Childers Caldwell. In addition to his parents he was preceded in death by his wife,...
Pauline Wright
Jan 29, 2019
Pauline Wright, 84, of Asheville, went to be with the Lord on Tuesday, January 29, 2018. A native of Asheville, she was the daughter of the late Clarence and Mazie Justice Wright. She loved the Lord and reading her Bible. Pauline retired from Mission and St. Joe Hospitals. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by...
David Matta
Jan 27, 2019
Maggie Valley, NC David Anthony Matta, age 73, passed away on Sunday, January 27, 2019 at Memorial Mission Hospital.
A native of Brockton, Massachusetts he was the son of the late Thomas and Lois Shulenberg Matta. In addition to his parents he was preceded in death by his brother Richard Matta. David was a tile contractor and...
Emma Piccirillo
Jan 27, 2019
Emma Lou Caldwell Piccirillo, 86, of Leicester, passed away on Sunday, January 27, 2019. She was born in Johnsonburg, PA to the late Hudnell and Lula DeLong Caldwell.
In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her sisters, Margie Rogers and Anna Mae Lorigan; brother, Alfred Caldwell; and great grandson, Micah Haynes.
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John Parker
Jan 25, 2019
John Carroll Parker II, 47, of Candler, went to be with the Lord on Friday, January 25, 2019. A native of Asheville, he was the son of the late John Carroll Parker and Helen Elaine Bradley Parker. John was a loving husband, son, brother, dad, brother-in-law, uncle, Pops, and friend. He proudly served his country, he faithfully served his...
Bobby Setzer
Jan 23, 2019
Bobby Neil Setzer, born on October 20, 1932 and passed away on January 23, 2019 peacefully at his home in Cullowhee, NC.
A native of Haywood County he was the son of the late Raymond Lee Setzer of Maggie Valley and Estelle Hyde Setzer Allison of Andrews.
Bobby was a 1951 graduate of Waynesville Township...
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