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.
Marjorie Knapp
Oct 10, 2018
Marjorie Revis Knapp, 91, of Candler, passed away on Wednesday, October 10, 2018. She was born in Madison County to the late AL and Josie Hudson Revis. Marjorie enjoyed fishing at Fontana Lake and traveling, she was always the life of the trip. As she traveled across the US she collected magnets and coffee cups, noting how many she...
Elizabeth Fox
Oct 10, 2018
Waynesville, Elizabeth "Libbie" McCarter Fox, 56, passed away on Wednesday, October 10, 2018 at Mission Hospital. A native of Haywood County, she was the daughter of Oscar and Carolyn Moody McCarter. Libbie was a 1981 graduate of Tuscola High School. She was employed at Food Lion and enjoyed baking and crocheting. In addition to her parents, she...
Lillian Clark
Oct 9, 2018
Waynesville - Lillian Henson Clark, 88, passed away on Tuesday, October 09, 2018 at Silver Bluff Nursing Home. A native and lifelong resident of Haywood County, she was a daughter of the late Rufus Vernon and Bessie Wooten Henson. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Ted Vernon Clark, who died...
Way Mease, Jr.
Oct 8, 2018
Canton - Way Medford Mease, Jr., 92, passed away on Monday, October 8, 2018 at Maggie Valley Nursing Home & Rehabilitation. A native and lifelong resident of Haywood County, he was a son of the late Way Medford Mease, Sr. and Althea Henson Mease. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife,...
Nancy Carter
Oct 7, 2018
Canton - Nancy Jean Cook Carter, 85, passed away on Sunday, October 7, 2018 at her residence. A native and lifelong resident of Haywood County, she was a daughter of the late Joseph Forest and Carrie Margaret Blaylock Cook. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by a brother, Robert Cook. Nancy Jean graduated...
Sam Mcelroy
Oct 6, 2018
Lt. Col. Sam Medford McElroy USAF Ret., 96, was welcomed home Saturday October 6, 2018. He left this earth peacefully surrounded by his family as he reached his arms toward the lord. Sam is survived by a daughter Susan and her husband Glenn Michael of Kennesaw, Ga., a son Daniel R. McElroy and his wife Amy( beloved daughter-in-law) of...

John Orsbon
Oct 6, 2018
John Henry Orsban (11/20/1921-10/06/2018) World War II veteran- 101st Airborne
He was born in Portsmouth, Ohio and he survived his eight brothers and sisters.
He is survived by his wife of 74 years, Helen Orsban (Oct 4 was their 74thwedding anniversary).
In his teens, he joined the 3C camps (Civilian Conservation Corps) in...
Mary Connor
Oct 6, 2018
Canton - Mary Melva Connor, 89, passed away on Saturday, October 6, 2018 at Maggie Valley Nursing Home & Rehabilitation. A native of Madison County, she was a daughter of the late Eugene and Adline Sherlin Connor. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by a daughter, Susan Worley Moore. Mary worked for 20...
Ralph Glance
Oct 6, 2018
Canton - Ralph Marion Glance, 82, passed away on Saturday, October 06, 2018 at Silver Bluff Nursing Home. A native and lifelong resident of Haywood County, he was a son of the late Fred Allen and Ruby Liner Glance. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife, Lois Ann Robinson Glance, who...
Stephanie Hudgens
Oct 4, 2018
Stephanie Ann Hudgens, 40, of Woodfin, passed away on Thursday, October 4, 2018. She was the daughter of the late Steve and Carolyn Lewis Hudgens. She was also preceded in death by her boyfriend, Harold Pike. She is survived by her children, Amber and Bradley Hudgens; grandchildren, Levi and Annistan; and brother, Keith Hudgens. A Celebration of Life will...
Aileen Rice
Oct 4, 2018
Canton - Mary Aileen Francis Rice passed away peacefully at John F. Keever, Jr. Solace Center on Thursday, October 4, 2018, just two days shy of her ninetieth birthday. Aileen was born on October 6, 1928 in Everett, Washington to Mattie Anna Dee Francis and Fred Dewey Francis. Following her father's unexpected passing in the spring of...
Dorothy Greene
Oct 3, 2018
Clyde, Dorothy Woody Greene, 90, passed away on Wednesday, October 3, 2018 at Smoky Mountain Nursing and Rehabilitation Center. A native of Madison County, she was the daughter of the late John Stokley Woody and Vaughty Ann Reynolds Woody. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Curnal S. Greene, who died...

Ronald Mccall
Oct 2, 2018
Canton - Ronald Leo McCall, 66, entered his heavenly home on Tuesday, October 2, 2018 at The Homestead. A native of Jackson County, he was a son of the late Harley, Jr. and Curlee McCall. Ronald had lived most of his life in Haywood County. He loved the Lord, spending time with his family, and woodworking. He...
Hattie Davis
Oct 2, 2018
Maggie Valley, Hattie Mae Caldwell Davis, 91, passed away on October 2, 2018 at Mission Hospital from injuries sustained to an automobile accident. Born on September 13, 1927, she was a native of Big Cataloochee and Maggie Valley. She was the daughter of the late Eldridge and Pearl Valentine Caldwell and was also preceded in death by...
Peggy Swink
Sep 30, 2018
Canton - Peggy Stamey Swink, 79, passed away on Sunday, September 30, 2018 at Harris Regional Hospital. A native of and lifelong resident of Haywood County, she was a daughter of the late Billy Erastus and Molly Jane Case Stamey. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by a granddaughter, Jordan Wheeler Thomas; one...

Carole Olthoff
Sep 30, 2018
Waynesville, Carole Olthoff, 77, passed away on Sunday, September 30, 2018 at her home. A native of Kings County, New York, she was the daughter of the late Larry and Fannie Bleich and was also preceded in death by a brother, Gary Bleich. Carole taught school in the New York City School System and was an assistant...
Albert Ammons, Sr.
Sep 29, 2018
Waynesville, Albert Boyd Ammons, Sr., 70, passed away on Saturday, September 29, 2018 at the Homestead. A native of Haywood County, he was the son of the late Albert and Grady Cabe Ammons. Boyd was general manager at Regal Gas for 17 years and retired after 28 years. He worked in maintenance at the Waynesville Country Club...

Mary Hamm
Sep 29, 2018
Waynesville, Mary LaRue Britt Hamm, a resident at Givens Estates of Asheville, NC, died at age 91 on September 29, 2018. Mary LaRue Britt was born on November 10, 1926 in Fairmont, NC as the first child of Louise Barnes and Henry Forest Britt, both now deceased. Late in the Great Depression, Mary LaRue's father died unexpectedly,...
Betty Massie
Sep 29, 2018
Candler - Betty Jo Presley Massie, 90, passed away Saturday, September 29, 2018 at Aston Park Health Care. A native and lifelong resident of Buncombe County, she was a daughter of the late Jess Weldon and Naomi Devlin Presley. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by a daughter, Susan Dianne Crawford. Betty Jo...
Clayton Suggs
Sep 28, 2018
It is with great sadness that the family of Clayton DeWitt Suggs announces his unexpected passing on Friday, September 28, 2018 in Greensboro, NC at the age of 29. He was born July 2, 1989 in Norfolk, VA. He grew up in Waynesville, NC, where he attended Tuscola High School and then Western Carolina University. Clay embraced...
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