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.
Richard Moody
Aug 26, 2018
Canton - Richard Ray Moody, 73, passed away on Sunday, August 26, 2018 at Silver Bluff Nursing Home. A native and lifelong resident of Haywood County, he was a son of the late Lester Moody and Kate Grasty Crumpler Moody. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by a half-brother, Dwight Crumpler. Richard was...
Margaret Hartline
Aug 25, 2018
God has taken a special angel home. Margaret LeMaster Hartline went to be with her Lord and Savior Saturday, August 25, 2018. We thank Him for sharing her with us for 94 years. We thank Him for the thousands of home cooked dinners, the millions of tears that she comforted, all the successes that we celebrated with...
Aaron Wells
Aug 25, 2018
Bethel - Aaron Fredrick Shane Wells, 18, passed away on Saturday, August 25, 2018 at UNC Children's Hospital, Chapel Hill, following a long and gallant battle with Cystic Fibrosis. Aaron's fight encompassed his entire life. He welcomed each day as a gift, however, his fight was courageous and fearless each and every day. A native of Haywood...
Dennis Gregory
Aug 24, 2018
Denny Gregory, 81, of Asheville, passed away on Friday, August 24, 2018. Although he was born in Wisconsin, Asheville had been his home for the last 25 years. The world lost an artist, mechanic, and comedian the day he died. He was a painter of billboards and signs and had a wonderful sense of humor. Denny had a way...
Jimmy Crowley
Aug 24, 2018
Waynesville, Jimmy "Wayne" Crowley, 68, passed away on Friday, August 24, 2018 at Haywood Regional Medical Center. A native of Warren County, Mississippi, he was the son of the late Albert and Jimmye Wilkinson Crowley. Wayne retired from the food service industry and was working at Waynesville Pharmacy at the time of his passing. He loved his...
Linda Greene
Aug 23, 2018
Waynesville, Linda Gail Greene, 71, passed away and went to be with Jesus on Thursday, August 23, 2018 at her home. A native and lifelong resident of Haywood County, she was the daughter of the late Melburn and Edith Teague Miller. She was an executive secretary of the World Methodist Council for 25 years and later was...
Dr. Rhew, Jr.
Aug 22, 2018
Maggie Valley, Dr. David Thompson Rhew, Jr., age 77, passed away on Wednesday, August 22, 2018 at his residence. A native of Corpus Christi, Texas he was the son of the late David Thompson and Doris Cauley Rhew. David was a member of Dellwood Baptist Church. His heart resided with the Baptist Church. Throughout his career he...
Daniel Barnes
Aug 21, 2018
Candler - Daniel Isaac "Dan" Barnes, 60, went home to his new address with his Lord on Tuesday, August 21, 2018 at his residence. He was a native of Cincinnati, Ohio and the son of the late C. L. and Mary Jane Young Barnes. He was also preceded in death by first wife, Lisa; and his daughters,...
Sue Grasty
Aug 20, 2018
Clyde, Sue Jane Taylor Grasty, age 80, passed away on August 20, 2018 at Silver Bluff Village. A native of Haywood County, she was the daughter of the late Fred and Alma Jones Taylor. In addition to her parents she was preceded in death by two sisters, Ruth Medford and Elizabeth Barlow. Sue was a member of...
Edna Alsdurf
Aug 18, 2018
Waynesville, Edna Beatrice Atkinson Alsdurf, age 92, passed away on Saturday, August 18, 2018. After a lengthy illness, she died peacefully at her residence. A native of Robeson County, North Carolina, she was the daughter of the late Edwin B. and Lizzie Mae Johnson Atkinson. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her...
Paul Kent
Aug 17, 2018
Paul Kent, Jr., 80, of Candler, passed away on Friday, August 17, 2018. Born in Marshall, NC, he was the son of the late Paul Kent, Sr. and Marietta Tweed Kent. He is survived by his siblings, Roy (Irene) Kent and Helen (Ronald) Melvin and many nieces, nephews, and cousins. A Funeral Service will be held at 3:00pm on...
Robert Eller
Aug 17, 2018
Canton - Robert Lee Eller, 92, was called to his heavenly home, Friday, August 17, 2018. Robert was born January 21, 1926 in Towns County, GA and was the son of the late Carl and Mae Crawford Eller. He enjoyed hunting, fishing and gardening. Robert served in the U.S. Army and was a veteran of WWII. He...
Rita Major
Aug 16, 2018
Waynesville, Rita Major passed away on Thursday, August 16, 2018. Rita was away from her beloved home in Quail Cove, NC, and living with family in the Orlando area when she died peacefully. Born on August 21, 1924, in Elgin, IL, to Maisie and Louie Andersen, Rita raised her own family with her first husband, Dale Ramft,...
Mary Hyde
Aug 16, 2018
Bethel, NC, Mary Annette "Ann" Sheffield Hyde, age 79, passed away on Thursday, August 16, 2018 at Haywood Regional Medical Center. A lifelong resident and native of Haywood County, she was the daughter of the late James Robert and Mary Sue Smathers Sheffield. In addition to her parents she was preceded in death by her husband, John...
H. Rogers
Aug 15, 2018
Leicester - Haynes Mont Rogers, Jr., 86, passed away on Wednesday, August 15, 2018 at Aston Park Health Care Center in Asheville. A native of Buncombe County, he was a son of the late Haynes Mont and Willie Brookshire Rogers. H.M. was a Sergeant in the United States Army during the Korean Conflict. He retired from Champion...
Lucy Crowell
Aug 13, 2018
Lucy Nell Woodbery Crowell died on August 13, 2018 in Candler, NC. She was born in Albemarle, NC on October 30, 1929 to Alton Parker Woodbery and Jean Hazel Sasser Woodbery. She was predeceased by her husband, Robert Alexander Crowell, a sister, Betty Jean Baity, and two brothers, John Wayne Woodbery and Alton Keith Woodbery. She is survived by...
Steve Robinson
Aug 13, 2018
Waynesville, Hilliard Steve Robinson, 75, passed away Monday, August 13, 2018 at his residence. A native of Haywood County, Steve was the son of the late Frank Pearson Robinson and Mary Sybil Ball. He was also preceded in death by two brothers, John O. Robinson and Frank "Skeeter" Robinson. Steve will be remembered as a kind, generous...
Nancy Hall
Aug 12, 2018
Canton - Nancy Jacqueline Hall, 87, passed away on Sunday, August 12, 2018 at Silver Bluff Nursing Home. A native of Haywood County, she was the daughter of the late Otha and Lela Dayton Hall. She was employed by Dixon's Little Boy and attended St. Coletta Catholic School in Wisconsin for children with disabilities. She is survived...
Katie Cunningham
Aug 11, 2018
Clyde, Katie "Jean" Robinson Cunningham, age 81, passed away on Saturday, August 11, 2018 at Mission Hospital. A native of Haywood County, she was the daughter of the late George and Hester Nellie Pressley Robinson. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Glenn Cunningham, who died in 2010; two sisters, Doris...
Larry Lowder
Aug 10, 2018
Waynesville, Larry Michael "Mike" Lowder, 74, passed away on Friday, August 10, 2018. A native of Marion, Indiana, he was the son of the late Jack and Mary Spann Lowder. Mike enjoyed woodworking, watching football, especially the Florida Gators. He was a Boy Scout leader and he enjoyed his grandchildren. Mike was a member of the Woodland...
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