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.
Peter Aldrich
Mar 20, 2018
Clyde, Peter Lockwood Aldrich, 65 returned home to God on March 20, 2018, on the Spring Equinox at the VA Hospice Facility in Asheville N.C. His beloved companion, Nancy Powell was there to say aloha to her 12 year long-time companion. Peter was born August 2, 1952 in Milford, MA, the son of the late Joseph A....
Mildred Farling
Mar 17, 2018
Canton - Mildred "Midge" Hodges Farling, 97, passed away at her residence on Saturday, March 17, 2018. A native of Orlando, Florida, she was a daughter of the late John Finley and Louise Hotz Hodges. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, George Farling, who died in 2015 and her son,...
Charles Penley
Mar 16, 2018
Charles Victor Penley, 56, of Asheville, passed away on March 16, 2018. He was preceded in death by his father, Charles Edward Penley. He is survived by his son, Brandon Penley; wife, Pamela Phillips Penley; mother, Alma Owenby Penley; siblings, Eddie Penley, Cecilia Rhymer, and Marc Penley; 3 grandchildren and many friends and family. A Memorial Service will be...
Nanette Pearson
Mar 15, 2018
Nanette Marie Pearson, 58, of Candler, passed away on Thursday, March 15, 2018. She was born in Worcester, Massachusetts to the late Stephen and Antonette Defeudis Ardito. She is survived by her husband, Ralph Pearson, Jr.; daughter, Jennifer (Robert) Starnes; brother, Stephen (Brenda) Ardito; Step-children, Ralph Pearson III, James Fredrick Pearson and Valerie Judith Pearson; grandchildren, Brenden, Xavier, Jessie,...
Thomas Medford
Mar 15, 2018
Waynesville, Thomas Bryan Medford, 65, of the Jonathan Creek community passed away on March 15, 2018 at Memorial Mission Hospital. He was preceded in death by his parents, Tom Howell and Doe Ann Thompson, and one brother, Robbie Robinson. In describing Tommy, one word comes to mind, kindhearted. He had a natural affinity for animals, which led...
Clyde Beaver
Mar 15, 2018
"Loving Husband, Devoted Christian" Maggie Valley, Clyde Ray "Jimmy" Beaver, age 83, passed away on Thursday, March 15, 2018 at Smoky Mountain Health & Rehabilitation Center. A native of Buncombe County, he was the son of the late Clyde Ray and Elnore Simms Beaver. In addition to his parents he was preceded in death by a son,...
Patricia Carreño
Mar 14, 2018
Canton, Patricia Anne "Patsy" Carreño, age 85, passed away on Wednesday, March 14, 2018 at Memorial Mission Hospital. A native of Dover, Florida she was the daughter of the late Theodore Frederick and Alberta Herndon Heirs; in addition to her parents she was preceded in death by her husband, Charles Carreño and brother Duane Hiers whom both...
William Horton
Mar 14, 2018
"Loving Husband, Step-Father and Step-Grandfather" Maggie Valley, William H. Horton, age 73, passed away on Wednesday, March 14, 2018 at Maggie Valley Nursing & Rehabilitation Center. A native of Lancaster, South Carolina, he was the son of the late L.C. and Pearl Horton. In addition to his parents he was preceded in death by his wife, Virginia...
Paul Sexton
Mar 14, 2018
Paul Harold Sexton, 56, of Weaverville, passed away on Wednesday, March 14, 2018. He was preceded in death by his mother, Geneva "Snooks" Grace Baker Sexton. He is survived by his father, Paul Richard Sexton; wife, Carol Starbuck Sexton; son, John Sexton and sister, Sherry Berry. A Memorial Service will be held at a later date. In lieu of...
David Crocker
Mar 14, 2018
"Loving Husband, Father, Grandfather and Friend" Waynesville, David Lloyd Crocker, 76, passed away on Wednesday, March 14, 2018 at the VA Medical Center in Asheville. A native of Quincy, Massachusetts, he was the son of the late Rendall C. and Margaret Frances Carey Crocker. He was a highly decorated retired US Army Colonel having served during the...
Ruth Smith
Mar 13, 2018
"Loving Mother and Grandmother" Waynesville, Ruth Dolly Kinsland Smith, 93, passed away on Tuesday, March 13, 2018 at Memorial Mission Hospital. Ruth was a native and lifelong resident of Haywood County, the daughter of the late Otis Garrett and Flora Caldwell Kinsland. She is preceded in death by her husband, Roy Smith, who died in 1978; her...
Donnie Davis
Mar 13, 2018
Asheville - Donnie Davis, 68, passed away on Tuesday, March 13, 2018 at John F. Keever Solace Center in Asheville. A native of Buncombe County, Donnie was raised by the late Francis Hipps Justice. He was preceded in death by his wife, Joan Davis and was a United States Army veteran having served during the Vietnam Era....
Geneva Summey
Mar 13, 2018
Canton - Geneva Brown Summey, 83, passed away on Tuesday, March 13, 2018 at the Brian Center of Weaverville. A native of Haywood County, she was a daughter of the late Pearl and Nora Mae Jones Brown. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, James Everett Summey, who died in 2006...
Zennie Mcfarlin
Mar 12, 2018
Zennie Brown Elledge McFarlin, 97, of Asheville, slipped into the arms of Jesus on Monday, March 12, 2018. A native of Madison County, she was the daughter of the late Lattie Gene and Bonnie Moore Brown. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husbands, Floyd Elledge and Albert McFarlin; daughter, Doris Elledge Miller, and...
Billy Crawford
Mar 11, 2018
"December 14, 1922 - March 11, 2018" Sylva, Billy Asbury Crawford, age 95, passed away on Sunday, March 11, 2018 at Hospice Pacifica House in Carlsbad, CA. A native of Jackson County, North Carolina he was the son of the late Robert and Bertha Crawford. In addition to his parents he was preceded in death by his...
Bobby Southerland
Mar 11, 2018
"Friend to All" Clyde, Bobby Southerland, Sr., age 72, passed away on Sunday, March 11, 2018 at his residence. A native of Haywood County, he was the son of the late James Perry and Annie Mae Burgess Southerland. In addition to his parents he was preceded in death by his son, Steve Worley; brothers, Walter and Jim...
Mary James
Mar 11, 2018
Mary Louise Spencer James, 78, of Leicester, passed away on Sunday, March 11, 2018. She was a good Christian that prayed daily and loved her family. She enjoyed cooking, especially making Potato Salad and BBQ. Her family remembers time spent with her camping, fishing, watching tv, going places and her habit of collecting pens. She is preceded in death...
Burter Thomas
Mar 10, 2018
Waynesville, Burter Edd Thomas, 81, passed away on Saturday, March 10, 2018 at Autumn Care Nursing & Rehabilitation Center. Private services. The care of Burter has been entrusted to Wells Funeral Home of Waynesville. www.wellsfuneralhome.com
Clyde Miller
Mar 10, 2018
Canton - Clyde Lee Miller, 89, of the Dutch Cove community, passed away on Saturday, March 10, 2018 at the Memorial Campus of Mission Hospitals. A lifelong resident of Haywood County, he was a son of the late Bill and Letha Reece Miller. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by a brother, German...
Patricia` Pace
Mar 9, 2018
Canton - Patricia Lou "Pat" McElrath Pace, 78, passed away on Friday, March 9, 2018 at The Homestead. A native of Haywood County, she was a daughter of the late Jake and Hazel Pless McElrath. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Forrest Pace, who died in 2007; a daughter, Kimbra...
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