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.
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...
Mae Parham
Jun 24, 2018
"Precious Mom - Nan Bell" Waynesville, North Carolina, Mae Bell Robinson Truitt Parham, age 87, went to be with Jesus on Sunday, June 24, 2018 at Autumn Care Nursing Home. A native of Haywood County, she was the daughter of the late Robert Dwayne and Lou Ellen Miller Robinson. Bell was preceded in death by her husband,...
Louise Lance
Jun 24, 2018
Canton - Louise Shipman Lance, 87, passed away on Sunday, June 24, 2018 at The Homestead in Clyde. A native and lifelong resident of Haywood County, she was the daughter of the late Oswald and Rosa Burns Shipman. She was also preceded in death by a son-in-law, John Fish and a granddaughter, Jenny Fish Lea. Louise was...
Norman Thompson
Jun 23, 2018
Canton - Norman William "Bill" Thompson died on June 23, 2018 at Silver Bluff Village. He was born on October 5, 1930 and a lifelong resident of the Dix Creek Community. His parents were Elizabeth (Lizzie) Franklin and Norman George Thompson. In addition to his parents; his wives, Billie Blaylock Thompson and the love of his life...
Thomas Early
Jun 22, 2018
Canton - Thomas Marshall "Tommy" Early, 69, passed away on Friday, June 22, 2018 at his residence. A native and lifelong resident of Haywood County, he was the son of Hugh Junior and Jennie Mae Medford Early. Tommy was a member of Oak Grove Baptist Church and enjoyed wood working and gardening. In addition to his parents,...
Margot Jeffer
Jun 21, 2018
Clyde, Margot Ann Jeffer, age 72, passed away on Thursday, June 21, 2018 after a long battle with Crones illness. Margot was born September 30, 1945 in Brooklyn, New York. She was the daughter of the late Norman L. and Rosalind T. Jeffer. Margot graduated from Adelphia Academy in Brooklyn and obtained her B.S. in Nursing from...
William Bates
Jun 20, 2018
Canton - William Henry "Hank" Bates, 56, passed away on Wednesday, June 20, 2018 at Care Partners Hospice Solace Center. A native of West Palm Beach, Florida, he was a son of the late William Henry and Ruth Inman Bates Knight. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by a sister, Beverly Griffin and...
Carroll Christopher
Jun 19, 2018
Candler - Carroll Lee Christopher, 66, passed away on Tuesday, June 19, 2018 at St. Joseph Campus of Mission Hospitals. A native of Buncombe County, he was a son of the late Carroll Aldin and Georgia Pauline Warren Christopher. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife, Ruby Mae West Christopher, who...
Mary Wright
Jun 17, 2018
"1932 - 2018" Waynesville, Mary Katherine Wright, 86, a prior resident of Lakeland, Florida and Birmingham, Alabama passed away on Sunday, June 17, 2018 at CarePartners Hospice Solace Center. A native of Pocahontas, Virginia, she was the daughter of the late Thomas Kirkwood and Eunice Mae Pennington Lynch. Mary was a caregiver and attended Shades Mountain Independent...
Alvin Warren
Jun 16, 2018
Lake Junaluska, Alvin Patrick Warren, 96, passed away peacefully on Saturday, June 16, 2018 at Care Partners Solace Hospice Center in Asheville, NC. Mr. Warren was born June 14, 1922 in Asheville, NC. He was the son of the late Alfonso Patrick and Blanche Womack Warren. He was preceded in death by his beloved wife of 69...
James Forney
Jun 15, 2018
Trinity, Alabama, James Edward Forney, age 70, passed away on Friday, June 15, 2018. A native of Haywood County, he was the son of Georgia Haley Forney and the late James Forney. James proudly served his country during the Vietnam Era in the United States Army. He retired from International Papers after 28 years and was a...
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