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.
Dr. Rhew, Jr.
Aug 22, 2018
Maggie Valley, Dr. David Thompson Rhew, Jr., age 77, passed away on Wednesday, August 22, 2018 at his residence. A native of Corpus Christi, Texas he was the son of the late David Thompson and Doris Cauley Rhew. David was a member of Dellwood Baptist Church. His heart resided with the Baptist Church. Throughout his career he...
Daniel Barnes
Aug 21, 2018
Candler - Daniel Isaac "Dan" Barnes, 60, went home to his new address with his Lord on Tuesday, August 21, 2018 at his residence. He was a native of Cincinnati, Ohio and the son of the late C. L. and Mary Jane Young Barnes. He was also preceded in death by first wife, Lisa; and his daughters,...
Sue Grasty
Aug 20, 2018
Clyde, Sue Jane Taylor Grasty, age 80, passed away on August 20, 2018 at Silver Bluff Village. A native of Haywood County, she was the daughter of the late Fred and Alma Jones Taylor. In addition to her parents she was preceded in death by two sisters, Ruth Medford and Elizabeth Barlow. Sue was a member of...
Edna Alsdurf
Aug 18, 2018
Waynesville, Edna Beatrice Atkinson Alsdurf, age 92, passed away on Saturday, August 18, 2018. After a lengthy illness, she died peacefully at her residence. A native of Robeson County, North Carolina, she was the daughter of the late Edwin B. and Lizzie Mae Johnson Atkinson. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her...
Paul Kent
Aug 17, 2018
Paul Kent, Jr., 80, of Candler, passed away on Friday, August 17, 2018. Born in Marshall, NC, he was the son of the late Paul Kent, Sr. and Marietta Tweed Kent. He is survived by his siblings, Roy (Irene) Kent and Helen (Ronald) Melvin and many nieces, nephews, and cousins. A Funeral Service will be held at 3:00pm on...
Robert Eller
Aug 17, 2018
Canton - Robert Lee Eller, 92, was called to his heavenly home, Friday, August 17, 2018. Robert was born January 21, 1926 in Towns County, GA and was the son of the late Carl and Mae Crawford Eller. He enjoyed hunting, fishing and gardening. Robert served in the U.S. Army and was a veteran of WWII. He...
Rita Major
Aug 16, 2018
Waynesville, Rita Major passed away on Thursday, August 16, 2018. Rita was away from her beloved home in Quail Cove, NC, and living with family in the Orlando area when she died peacefully. Born on August 21, 1924, in Elgin, IL, to Maisie and Louie Andersen, Rita raised her own family with her first husband, Dale Ramft,...
Mary Hyde
Aug 16, 2018
Bethel, NC, Mary Annette "Ann" Sheffield Hyde, age 79, passed away on Thursday, August 16, 2018 at Haywood Regional Medical Center. A lifelong resident and native of Haywood County, she was the daughter of the late James Robert and Mary Sue Smathers Sheffield. In addition to her parents she was preceded in death by her husband, John...
H. Rogers
Aug 15, 2018
Leicester - Haynes Mont Rogers, Jr., 86, passed away on Wednesday, August 15, 2018 at Aston Park Health Care Center in Asheville. A native of Buncombe County, he was a son of the late Haynes Mont and Willie Brookshire Rogers. H.M. was a Sergeant in the United States Army during the Korean Conflict. He retired from Champion...
Lucy Crowell
Aug 13, 2018
Lucy Nell Woodbery Crowell died on August 13, 2018 in Candler, NC. She was born in Albemarle, NC on October 30, 1929 to Alton Parker Woodbery and Jean Hazel Sasser Woodbery. She was predeceased by her husband, Robert Alexander Crowell, a sister, Betty Jean Baity, and two brothers, John Wayne Woodbery and Alton Keith Woodbery. She is survived by...
Steve Robinson
Aug 13, 2018
Waynesville, Hilliard Steve Robinson, 75, passed away Monday, August 13, 2018 at his residence. A native of Haywood County, Steve was the son of the late Frank Pearson Robinson and Mary Sybil Ball. He was also preceded in death by two brothers, John O. Robinson and Frank "Skeeter" Robinson. Steve will be remembered as a kind, generous...
Nancy Hall
Aug 12, 2018
Canton - Nancy Jacqueline Hall, 87, passed away on Sunday, August 12, 2018 at Silver Bluff Nursing Home. A native of Haywood County, she was the daughter of the late Otha and Lela Dayton Hall. She was employed by Dixon's Little Boy and attended St. Coletta Catholic School in Wisconsin for children with disabilities. She is survived...
Katie Cunningham
Aug 11, 2018
Clyde, Katie "Jean" Robinson Cunningham, age 81, passed away on Saturday, August 11, 2018 at Mission Hospital. A native of Haywood County, she was the daughter of the late George and Hester Nellie Pressley Robinson. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Glenn Cunningham, who died in 2010; two sisters, Doris...
Larry Lowder
Aug 10, 2018
Waynesville, Larry Michael "Mike" Lowder, 74, passed away on Friday, August 10, 2018. A native of Marion, Indiana, he was the son of the late Jack and Mary Spann Lowder. Mike enjoyed woodworking, watching football, especially the Florida Gators. He was a Boy Scout leader and he enjoyed his grandchildren. Mike was a member of the Woodland...
Zetta Higgins
Aug 10, 2018
Canton - Zetta Higgins, 82, passed away on Friday, August 10, 2018 at Haywood Regional Medical Center following a brief illness. She was the daughter of the late Clyde and Pearl Hylemon-Higgins. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her brother, Keith Higgins; the father of her children, Vanis Harding; her beloved Bill...
Larry Reida
Aug 10, 2018
1935-2018 Waynesville, Larry Truman Reida, 82, passed away on Friday, August 10, 2018 at Mission Hospital two weeks after quadruple bypass surgery. Larry's life was active and vibrant right to the end, having just completed a trip to Iowa for his 65th high school reunion. He was born in Brooklyn, Iowa, the only son of Truman and...
Eva Ashe
Aug 9, 2018
Canton - Eva Jane Worley Ashe, 87, passed away on Thursday, August 9, 2018 at Silver Bluff Nursing Home. A native and lifelong resident of Haywood County, she was the daughter of the late George F. and Winnie Williamson Worley. Eva Jane was employed by Champion International in the accounting department and was a 50 year member...
Elsie Noland
Aug 8, 2018
Raleigh, Elsie Green Noland, 89, died August 8, 2018. She was the daughter of Marion Carlise Green, Sr. and Ruth Carraway Green. Elsie graduated from Waynesville Township High and Woman's College of UNC in Greensboro with a degree in home economics. She married E. Jack Noland in 1951 and raised four children in Haywood County before moving...
Linda Sheppard
Aug 8, 2018
Canton - Linda Gail Sheppard, 75, passed away on Wednesday, August 8, 2018 at Mission Hospital - Memorial Campus. A native and lifelong resident of Haywood County, she was the daughter of the late Carey and Connie Sheppard. She was also preceded in death by two sisters, Betty Cable and Donna Pack. Gail was a teacher at...
Hilda Nichols
Aug 6, 2018
Waynesville, Hilda Cagle Nichols, age 88, passed away on Monday, August 6, 2018 at Maggie Valley Nursing & Rehabilitation Center. Hilda is a Haywood County native and was the daughter of the late Odell and Effie Hunter Cagle. In addition to her parents she was preceded in death by her husband, Eugene Nichols; sisters, Wilma Rathbone and...
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