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.
Thelma Buchanan
Jul 10, 2018
Waynesville, Thelma Wilkes West Buchanan, age 97, passed away on Tuesday, July 10, 2018 at Autumn Care of Waynesville. Thelma was born August 30, 1920 in Jackson County and resided in Jackson and Haywood County most of her life. She was the daughter of the late John and Talitha Haskett Wilkes. In addition to her parents she...
Ralph Sprinkle
Jul 9, 2018
Ralph Fredricke Sprinkle, 75, of Asheville, passed away on Monday, July 09, 2018. He was the son of the late Fredricke and Juanita Follett Sprinkle. He was known for his singing voice and playing various musical instruments. Ralph had been an Eagle Scout and a Brickmason; he served in the U.S. Navy and was a lifetime member of the...
Reeves Reeves
Jul 7, 2018
Reeves Kooiman Reeves, 80, passed away on Friday, July 7, 2018. A native Haywood County, he was the son of the late Tom and Mildred Kooiman Reeves. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife, Cathey Reeves in 1978; and a brother, Rudy Reeves. He was a member of the U.S. Air...
Roy Kuykendall
Jul 7, 2018
Canton - Roy Lewis Kuykendall, 76, passed away on Friday, July 7, 2018 at his residence. A native of Haywood County, he was the son of the late Lewis Nelson and Grace Farmer Kuykendall. Roy was a carpenter, as well as a mechanic. He enjoyed cars and playing the guitar. He is survived by his wife of...
Betty Justice
Jul 5, 2018
Fines Creek, Betty Ann Jenkins Justice, age 77, passed away on Thursday, July 5, 2018. A native of Haywood County, Betty was the daughter of the late, John and Anna Dee Jenkins. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Jesse Ray Justice, Jr. in 2009; a daughter, Diane Chambers; four sisters;...
Oris Balding
Jul 5, 2018
Oris David Balding, 82, of Candler, went to be with the Lord on Thursday, July 5, 2018 with his family by his side. A native of Madison County, he was the son of the late Floyd and Pauline Kent Balding. Oris was a member of Starnes Cove Baptist Church and served in the US Army. He loved his family,...
Priscilla Cagle
Jul 5, 2018
Lenoir, Priscilla Marie Cagle, age 45, passed away on Thursday, July 5, 2018 at Atrium Health. Priscilla was the daughter of Harold Cagle and step-mother, Robbie Sluder and her mother, the late Penny Reed. In addition to her father and step-mother, she is survived by two sons, Ellis and Jesse Clark; step-sister, Aimee Ammons (Tim); two uncles,...
Scott Goodman
Jul 5, 2018
Waynesville - Thomas Scott Goodman, Jr., 69, passed away on Thursday, July 05, 2018 at his residence. A lifelong resident of Haywood County, he was the son of the late Thomas Scott and Edith Cole Goodman. Scott was a United States Army veteran. He was a member of Clyde Central United Methodist Church where he was a...
Larry Phillips
Jul 4, 2018
Waynesville, Larry Lee Phillips, age 52, passed away on Wednesday, July 4, 2018. A native of Haywood County, Larry is the son of the late Frank Phillips and his mother, Patricia Parker. Larry was employed for 15 years for Jerry Queen. Larry's heart was a big as his smile. Even in the toughest of times, Larry was...
Katherine Robinson
Jul 3, 2018
Waynesville, Mary Katherine Hamilton Robinson, 95, died on July 3, 2018. She was born on March 10, 1923, in the East LaPorte community of Jackson County to Patrick Hagan Hamilton and Bertie Marie Short. She graduated from Western Carolina University in 1944 with a degree in elementary education. In 1955 she married George Ray Robinson, who preceded...
Bennie Sutton
Jul 2, 2018
Canton - Bennie Jo Smathers Sutton, 83, passed away on Monday, July 2, 2018 at The Homestead. A native and lifelong resident of Haywood County, she was a daughter of the late Herbert Deaver and Agnes Lindsey Smathers. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by two brothers, Jerry and Ansel Smathers. Bennie Jo...
Patricia Dewitt
Jul 2, 2018
Waynesville, Patricia Louise Ledford DeWitt, age 71, passed away on Monday, July 2, 2018 at CarePartners Solace Hospice Center. Patricia was the daughter of the late Neal David and Gladys Emma Ricker Ledford. In addition to her parents she was preceded in death by her husband, Raymond Nolen Bates, who died in 1990; sister, Cheryl Roten; brother,...
Melba Faircloth
Jun 30, 2018
Waynesville, Melba Gladys Batten Faircloth, age 99, passed away on Saturday, June 30, 2018 at Pigeon Valley Nursing Home. A native of Montgomery County, North Carolina, she was the daughter of the late Charles Gus and Vipa Maude Johnson Batten. In addition to her parent, she was preceded in death by her husbands, Daniel F. Blake and...
Ted Sawyer, Jr.
Jun 29, 2018
Clyde - Ted Sawyer, Jr., 60, passed away on Friday, June 29, 2018 at Charles George VA Medical Center Hospice in Asheville. A native of San Francisco, California, he was a son of the late Ted Sawyer and the late Olga S. Taeatafa. Ted received a Bachelor's of Science Degree in Industrial Technology from Western Carolina University....
Bobby Fisher
Jun 29, 2018
Bobby Lee Fisher, 83, of Clyde, passed away on Friday, June 29, 2018. From an early age, Bob's passion was flying and building planes. He was a well-read, talented and loving man that had the opportunity to represent the US in Archery for the 1959 Olympics. Bobby enjoyed classic cars, racing, guitar and sports, even lettering in Baseball in...
Katherine Dany
Jun 28, 2018
Canton - Katherine Dany, 95, passed away on Thursday, June 28, 2018 at Silver Bluff Nursing Home. A native of Lorain, Ohio, she was a daughter of the late Stanley Stec, Sr. and Catherine Ruzetski Stec. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Andrew R. Dany, who died in 2000. Katherine...
Ruth Howell
Jun 28, 2018
Waynesville, Ruth Curtis Robeson Kirkpatrick Howell, age 99, passed away on Thursday, June 28, 2018 at her home. A native of Newport News, VA, and has resided in Haywood County since 1949. She was the daughter of the late E.J. Robeson, Jr., and Ruth Richards Robeson. In addition to her parents she was preceded in death by...
Anna Sauer
Jun 26, 2018
Colorado, Anna Bryson Sauer, passed away on Tuesday, June 26, 2018 after a hard fought and inspiring bout with cancer. Born in Sylva, Anna spent her childhood years in Rutherfordton learning more about sports than most boys and dressing far nicer than most girls. Carroll Bryson, her father and local celebrity (think Andy Griffith) and a Tom's...
Robert Herron
Jun 26, 2018
Robert Lee Herron, 73, of Fletcher passed away on Tuesday, June 26, 2018. A native of Asheville, he was the son of the late Marvin and Lillian Young Herron. He loved deep sea fishing and hunting. Robert was a dairy farmer like his grandfather and a member of the National Holstein Association. In addition to his parents, he was...
John Porter
Jun 26, 2018
John "Big John" Melton Porter, 77, passed away after a brief illness on Tuesday, June 26, 2018 at the Care Partners Keever Solace Center. A native of Rock Hill, SC, he was the son of the late James Orin and Thelma Parrish Porter. John proudly served his country in the U.S. Air Force from 1959-1964. He was...
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