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.
Vanise Henson
May 12, 2019
Canton – Vanise Henson, 80, passed away on Sunday, May 12, 2019 at Silver Bluff Nursing Home.
A native and lifelong resident of Haywood County, he was a son of the late Earl and Bessie Nations Henson. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife, Mary Lou Henson, who died in 2018;...
Randy Carpenter
May 10, 2019
Waynesville, Randy Lane Carpenter, age 55, passed away on Friday, May 10, 2019 at his residence.
A native of Haywood County he was a son of the late Joe Albert and Mary Ellen Williams Carpenter. Randy was drawn to the outdoors from a very young age, whether it was lake or trout fishing, camping or tinkering in...
Michael Kennedy
May 9, 2019
Michael T Kennedy, 54, of Waynesville, NC passed away at home on the 8th of May 2019. He was dearly loved by all and will be deeply missed. He is survived by his loving daughter’s Danielle, Amanda, Brittany, their mother Tracy, adoring granddaughter Chloe Isabella, and best friend and son-in-law Preston Roberts. Michael is also survived by his loving...
Janice Woodlief
May 9, 2019
Waynesville, Janice Woodlief, age 77, passed away on Thursday, May 9, 2019.
A native of Connecticut, she was the daughter of the late Peter and Mary Cianci Anastasia. In addition to her parents she preceded in death by her husband, Robert Woodlief; son, Mark E. Woodlief; and sister, Patty A. Johansen. Janice attended Biltmore Baptist Church. She...
Lillian Figueroa
May 8, 2019
Maggie Valley, Lillian Sanabria Figueroa, age 78, passed away on Wednesday, May 8, 2019 at John Keever Solace Center.
A native of New York, she was the daughter of the late Gumersindo and Carmen Davila Sanabria. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Inocencio Victor Figueroa, who passed away in 2006;...
Helen Argall
May 7, 2019
Helen May Blewett Argall, 102, of Candler, passed away on Tuesday, May 7, 2019.
Helen was born in Stockton, California on May 4, 1917. She married Homer Lloyd Argall in 1939 and resided in Merced, California where they owned Argall’s Ice Cream. They lived in various cities in California before moving to Crockett, Texas in 1976. Helen...
Thomas Hastings
May 7, 2019
“Beloved Brother”
Waynesville, Thomas Curtis Hastings, age 72, passed away on Tuesday, May 7, 2019 at Autumn Care Nursing and Rehabilitation.
A native of Linton, Indiana, he was a son of the late Richard and Evelyn Ruth Hastings. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his brother, Steven Chad Hastings. Tom...
Ruby Messer
May 6, 2019
Waynesville, Ruby Caldwell Messer, age 87, passed away on Monday, May 6, 2019 at Smoky Mountain Nursing & Rehabilitation surrounded by her family.
A native and lifelong resident of Haywood County, she was a daughter of the late Dave and Ivie Parton Caldwell. In addition to her parents she was preceded in death by her husband, Lester...
Helen "Ruth" Rouser
May 6, 2019
Waynesville, Helen Ruth Rouser, 81 went to her heavenly home May 6, 2019.
Helen was born in Satolah, Georgia to the late Rev. Frank and Maude Reed and grew up in Highlands and Waynesville. She received her degree in X-Ray Technology at Grady Memorial Hospital in Atlanta, Georgia. She worked many years at The Bone and Joint...
Bonnie Sutton
May 5, 2019
Waynesville, Bonnie Jean Hicks Sutton, 90, passed away on Sunday, May 5, 2019 at Maggie Valley Nursing & Rehabilitation Center.
A native of West Virginia, she was a daughter of the late Charles Henry and Lura Hedrick Hicks. In addition to her parents she was preceded in death by her husband of 55 years, Taylor F. Sutton,...
Ina Conard
May 5, 2019
White Oak, Ina Jenkins Conard, age 84, passed away on Sunday, May 5, 2019 at Haywood Regional Medical Center.
A native of Haywood County, she was a daughter of the late Boone and Viola Franklin Jenkins. In addition to her parents she was preceded in death by her husband, Junior Conard, who died in 2010; one son,...
Nancy Powell
May 4, 2019
Canton – Nancy Boone Powell, 87, passed away on Saturday, May 4, 2019 at Haywood Regional Medical Center.
A native of Buncombe County, she was a daughter of the late Harry Everett and Lydia Bagwell Boone. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Walker Shiflet, who died in 1955; a daughter,...
Eva Burress
May 4, 2019
Candler – Eva Dean Norris Burress, 92, passed away on Saturday, May 4, 2019 at Pisgah Manor Health Care Center.
A native of Buncombe County, she was a daughter of the late Isaac and Lois Henson Norris. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Robert “Bob” Burress; a son, Edwin Glenn...
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
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
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
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
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
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
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...
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