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.
Rachel Mckay
Mar 9, 2018
Loving Wife, Mother and Friend "Unique in this world" Waynesville, Mary Rachel Queen McKay passed away unexpectedly on Friday, March 9, 2018. Rachel was a native of Haywood County, the daughter of the late Sam Love and Mary Moody Queen. She was a member and Valedictorian of the first graduating class at Tuscola High School in 1967...
Mary Calhoun
Mar 7, 2018
Waynesville, Mary Frazier Calhoun, age 86, passed away on Wednesday, March 7, 2018 at The Homestead. A native of Haywood County she was the daughter of the late W. R. and Iva Snyder Frazier. In addition to her parents she was preceded in death by a son, Randy Calhoun; three brothers, Bill Frazier, Jr., Thomas Earl "Red"...
George Warren
Mar 7, 2018
"Loving Husband, Father and Grandfather" Canton, George Robert Warren, 79, passed away on Wednesday, March 7, 2018 at his residence. A native of Haywood County he was the son of the late James Ennis and Maude Trull Warren. In addition to his parents he was preceded in death by his son, Dwight Warren; grandson, Tyler Warren; brothers,...
Jennifer Herrera
Mar 6, 2018
1977 - 2018 Clyde - Jennifer Chandler Herrera, 40, passed away on Tuesday, March 6, 2018 at her home. She was a native of Kissimmee, Florida and the daughter of Harry Justice of Sylva and the late June Moore Justice. She was also preceded in death by her grandparents, Wayne and Ruth Moore. Jennifer was employed with...
Blake Hyatt
Mar 5, 2018
Clyde - Our entire community and region are deeply shocked and saddened by the sudden passing of Anthony Blake Hyatt. Blake, age 41, passed away peacefully on Monday, March 5, 2018 at Memorial Campus of Mission Hospitals surrounded by his loving family. Blake was born on June 1, 1976 and was a resident of Haywood County most...
Bobby Phillips
Mar 4, 2018
Waynesville - Bobby Douglas "Bud" Phillips, 78, went to be with his Lord and Savior, surrounded by his loving family, on Sunday, March 4, 2018 at his home. A native and lifelong resident of Haywood County, he was a son of the late Roy A. and Hazel Warren Phillips of Bethel. In addition to his parents, he...
Betty Hoglen
Mar 3, 2018
Betty Jo Wines Hoglen, 82, of Asheville, passed away at home on Saturday, March 3, 2018. A native of Haywood County, she was the daughter of the late Clayton and Vassie Dixon Wines and the oldest of 10 children. She collected Angels and loved old Country Music and her family. She retired in 2004. In addition to her parents,...
Charles Cathey, Sr.
Mar 3, 2018
Bethel - Charles Edward Cathey, Sr., 79, passed away on Saturday, March 3, 2018. A native and lifelong resident of Haywood County, he was the son of Hugh and Barbara Sheffield Cathey. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife, Ava Jean Henson Cathey, and one very special sister, Vera Cathey. Charles...
Shirley Haney
Mar 1, 2018
Sylva - Shirley Spencer Haney (though most knew him as "Bud") passed in peace Thursday, March 01, 2018 at the age of 79. Born June 27, 1938 in Haywood County, he married his wife Sarah Jameson in 1960. Buncombe County was home where they raised their two daughters, Chérie and Mariea. After retirement they moved to Jackson County. Bud...
Mary Henson
Feb 26, 2018
"1940 ~ 2018" Canton - Mary Lou Henson, 77, passed away on Monday, February 26, 2018 at her residence. A native of Haywood County, she was a daughter of the late Rufus Verlin and Bessie Wooten Henson. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by a son, Tracy Henson; one daughter, Karen Henson; two...
Evelyn Laycock
Feb 26, 2018
Lake Junaluska, Evelyn Meadows Laycock, age 91, passed away on Monday, February 26, 2018 at her residence. Born in Hamilton County, Tennessee, she had resided in Haywood County since December 1990. She was the daughter of the late Harry D. and Sara Katherine Cupp Meadows and was also preceded in death by her husband, Reverend William Alexander...
Sue Greene
Feb 26, 2018
"Loving & Devoted Mother, Grandmother & Great-grandmother" Waynesville, Margaret Sue Dotson Greene, age 84, passed away on Monday, February 26, 2018 at The Homestead surrounded by her loving family. A native of Haywood County she was the daughter of the late Charlie and Harriett Mehaffey Dotson. Sue was a member of Crabtree Baptist Church and formerly worked...
Edith Capps
Feb 24, 2018
Edith T. King Capps, 95, of Canton, went to be with the Lord on Saturday, February 24, 2018. A native of Haywood County, she was the daughter of the late Noland and Gracie Keener King. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Johnsie Carroll Capps, Sr.; son, Johnsie Carroll Capps, Jr.; 1 sister...
Judi Rector
Feb 24, 2018
Judith Parker & Roger Dale Rector Fairview - Judith "Judi" Parker and Roger Dale Rector both passed away from injuries sustained in a motorcycle accident. A native of Buncombe County, Judi was a daughter of the late Mack Foy and Oneva Redmon Parker and was formerly employed by the Mission Hospital system as a unit secretary. Judi...
Monroe Phillips
Feb 24, 2018
"In Loving Memory" Canton - Monroe Inman Phillips, 90, passed away on Saturday, February 24, 2018 at Charles George VA Medical Center. A native and lifelong resident of Haywood County, he was a son of the late James William and Azalea Pierce Phillips. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife, Peggy...
Harland Brookshire
Feb 24, 2018
"Loving Husband, Father & Grandfather" Canton - Harland James "Brook" Brookshire, 97, passed away on Saturday, February 24, 2018 at The Homestead. A native of Buncombe County, but having resided in Haywood County for the majority of his life, he was a son of the late Elmer and Maude Whitted Brookshire. In addition to his parents, he...
"Doc" Rhinehart
Feb 23, 2018
"1937 ~ 2018" Canton - Bruce Hilliard "Doc" Rhinehart, 81, passed away on Friday, February 23, 2018 at the Memorial Campus of Mission Hospitals. A native of Haywood County, he was a son of the late Bass and Emma Galloway Rhinehart. Doc was a United States Army veteran serving in Germany post World War II during the...
Richard Borden
Feb 23, 2018
"Loving Husband, Father, Grandfather and Great-Grandfather" Waynesville, Richard Stanley "Dick" Borden, 84, passed away on Friday, February 23, 2018 at Maggie Valley Nursing and Rehabilitation Center. A native of Fall River, Massachusetts, he was the son of the late Stanley and Marion Lannagan Borden. He was also preceded in death by his wife, Elisabeth Borden, who died...
Reid Owens
Feb 23, 2018
"1940 ~ 2018" Canton - Walter Reid Owens, 77, passed away on Friday, February 23, 2018 at Memorial Campus of Mission Hospitals. A native of Haywood County, he was a son of the late Adam Reid and Nellie Marie Lee Owens. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by a daughter, Rebecca Owens Clinton;...
Beverly Lavender
Feb 23, 2018
"1955 ~ 2018" Canton - Beverly Raines Lavender, 62, of the Bethel community, passed away on 6:45 pm on Friday, February 23, 2018 at Memorial Campus of Mission Hospitals. At her request, no services are planned The care of Mrs. Lavender has been entrusted to Wells Funeral Homes and an online memorial register is available at "Obituaries"...
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