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.
Helen Massie
May 30, 2018
"Loving Wife, Mother & Grandmother" Waynesville, Helen Cagle Massie, 83, passed away on Wednesday, May 30, 2018 at The Homestead. A native of Salem County, she was the daughter of the late Howard Hughes and Myrtle Brown Cagle. In addition to her parents she was preceded in death by a daughter, Charlene Parker; a son, Michael Russell;...
Steven Camby
May 30, 2018
Steven Arthur Camby, 68, of Asheville, passed away on Wednesday, May 30, 2018. He was the son of the late Luther Camby, Jr. and Ruth Ellen McLemore Camby and grew up in the Oakley community. Steve always had a smile on his face and wanted to give people hugs. He would talk to anyone and loved baseball, Kentucky Fried...
George Christopher
May 30, 2018
Waynesville, George Douglas Christopher, age 80, passed away on Wednesday, May 30, 2018 at Haywood Regional Medical Center. A native of Haywood County he was the son of the late Frank Douglas and Edna Davis Christopher. Doug was a charter member of Francis Cove United Methodist Church. He started his career in produce in 1968, establishing Doug's...
Timothy Singleton
May 29, 2018
TIMOTHY RAY SINGLETON Waynesville, Timothy Ray Singleton, age 64, passed away on Tuesday, May 29, 2018 at Mission Hospital. A native of Haywood County, he was the son of the late Bernard and Emma Jean Holland Singleton. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife, Teresa Ann Lamberth Singleton, who died in...
Robert Putnam
May 28, 2018
"Loving Husband, Father & Grandfather" Clyde, Robert Lee Putnam, 72, passed away on Monday, May 28, 2018 at his residence. A lifelong resident of Haywood County, he was the son of the late Lula Lusk Burnette and step-father, Frank Burnette; five sisters and three brothers. Robert was the owner of Waynesville Body Shop and attended Pinnacle Baptist...
Hilda Sharp
May 26, 2018
Waynesville, Hilda Sue McConnell Sharp, age 81, passed away on Saturday, May 26, 2018 at Haywood Regional Hospital. A native of Jackson County, she was the daughter of the late Walter Burch and Mamie Ethel Hoxit McConnell. In addition to her parents she was preceded in death by her husband, James Robert Moody who died in 1994;...
Robert Hyatt
May 25, 2018
Waynesville, Robert Alna Hyatt, age 92, passed away on Friday, May 25, 2018 at Harris Regional Hospital. A native and lifelong resident of Haywood County, he was the son of the late Rufus Bedford and May Rogers Hyatt. In addition to his parents he was preceded in death by his wife of 67 years, Jane Ferguson Hyatt;...
Phyllis Braswell
May 24, 2018
Waynesville - Phyllis McCarroll Braswell took her last breath on May 24, 2018 surrounded by family at home. She was 71 years old. Although she dealt with illness in recent years, she enjoyed a full, rich, hilarious, and happy life through its end. Phyllis is survived by her son, Matthew McCarroll, daughter-in-law, Jennifer McCarroll, and granddaughters Ada...
Carlyle Ferguson
May 23, 2018
Iron Duff, Carlyle Ferguson, age 77, passed away on Wednesday, May, 23 2018 at Rex Healthcare in Raleigh, NC. A native of Haywood County, he was the son of the late Andrew and Ida Mae McElroy Ferguson. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by two brothers, John Robert and Charles Andy Ferguson; and...
Charles Stevens
May 23, 2018
Charles Paul Stevens, 81, of Asheville, passed away on Wednesday, May 23, 2018. A native of Asheville, he was the son of the late Ralph and Bonnie Ingle Stevens. Paul worked for Asheville City Schools for over 30 years as well as owning his plumbing service. He was a member of West Asheville Baptist Church, enjoyed car racing and...
Mary Brooks
May 22, 2018
Waynesville, Mary Katherine Ward Brooks, age 75, passed away on Tuesday, May 22, 2018 at Maggie Valley Nursing & Rehabilitation Center. A native of Jackson County, she was the daughter of the late Grady Ward and Selma Jones Ward Bradley and step-father, Kelly Bradley. In addition to her parents she was preceded in death by her husband,...
Sarah Mcconnell
May 21, 2018
Waynesville, Sarah Elizabeth Dumas McConnell, age 94, passed away on Monday, May 21, 2018 at her residence. A native of Irwin County, Georgia, she was the daughter of the late James Hill Dumas and Bertha Jones Dumas. In addition to her parents she was preceded in death by her husband, Reverend Lewis D. McConnell who died in...
Elbert Warren
May 21, 2018
Candler - Elbert Kay Warren, 76, passed away on Monday, May 21, 2018 at Memorial Campus of Mission Hospitals. A native of Buncombe County, he was a son of the late James Warren and Eleanor Morgan Norris. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by a son, William Joseph Warren. Elbert was a United...
Margaret Morgan
May 20, 2018
Candler - Margaret Armanda Payne Morgan, 93, passed away on Sunday, May 20, 2018 at Pisgah Manor Health Care Center. A native of Buncombe County, she was a daughter of the late Luther Lawrence and Georgia Ann Cooke Payne. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, John R. Morgan, who died...
George Brening
May 19, 2018
Canton, George Frederick Brening, 92, passed away on Saturday, May 19, 2018 at Silver Bluff Nursing Home. A native of Springfield, Ohio, he was the son of the late George Edward and Kathryn Melissa Loos Brening. In addition to his parents he was preceded in death by his wife Phyllis Brening, who died in 2010; and a...
Helen Coleman
May 19, 2018
Canton - Helen Hope Holcombe Coleman, 90, passed away on Saturday, May 19, 2018 at Haywood Regional Medical Center. A native of Madison County, she was the youngest child of Joe and Lydia Banks Holcombe. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Charles Harris Coleman, who passed away on June 10,...
Willie Jones
May 19, 2018
Willie Heatherly Jones, 87, of Leicester, passed away on Saturday, May 19, 2018. She was born in Kings Mountain, NC to the late Perry and Margie Hawkins Heatherly. In addition to her parents, she is preceded in death by her husband, Jack Jones; children, Calvin Jones an Marie Contrell; siblings, Albert Heatherly, Maude Sanford and Ray Carroll; and grandchildren,...
Margaret Mcdaris
May 18, 2018
Pickens, SC formerly of Canton - Margaret Harron McDaris, 94, went home to be with the Lord on May 18, 2018. She was born on May 19, 1923 in Weaverville, NC to the late C.D. and Stella Ballard Harron. She was proceeded in death by her husband, Reverend Zeb James McDaris, one brother, James Harron; and her...
Ruth Burleson
May 18, 2018
Ruth Carpenter Burleson, 87, of Ormond Beach, FL passed from this life on May 18, 2018 and now resides with her heavenly Father. Ruth was born on October 3, 1930 in Avery County, NC to the late Sam and Catherine Carpenter. Ruth was married to Ernest Burleson for 61 years and they lived in Asheville until their retirement when...
Sara Morris
May 16, 2018
Waynesville, Sara Teasley Morris, age 93, passed away on Wednesday, May 16, 2018 at The Homestead. A native of Hart County, Georgia, she was the daughter of the late Mack Teasley and Rosetta Crump Cole. She was also preceded in death by her husband, Hewin V. Morris, who died in 1977; two sisters, Mary Davenport and Betty...
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