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.
Reverend Bean
Mar 31, 2018
Canton - Reverend Stanwood Loring Bean, 86, passed away on Saturday, March 31, 2018 at Silver Bluff Nursing Home. A native of South Portland, Maine, he was the son of the late Raymond Francis and Nellie Wenonah Atkinson Bean. Stanwood was a United States Navy veteran and a retired Presbyterian PCA Minister. He is survived by his...
Edward Thornhill, Iii
Mar 31, 2018
Asheville - Edward Thornhill, III, 84, passed away on Saturday, March 31, 2018 at Memorial Campus of Mission Hospitals. Ed enjoyed all the blessings of this life. The first thing he would say is "Thank you for the music." Ed's mother enrolled him in St. Paul's Flatbush boys' choir at age 9. He participated through high school...
Erwin Bailey
Mar 31, 2018
Waynesville, Erwin Hollingsworth Bailey, age 89, passed away on Saturday, March 31, 2018 peacefully at her home. A native of Johnson City, TN she was the daughter of the late Thomas Ernest and Dorothy Aull Hollingsworth; in addition to her parents she was preceded in death by her brother and sister-in-law, Thomas Hollingsworth, Jr., and Dody. Erwin...
Michael Hilliard
Mar 30, 2018
Maggie Valley, Michael Hilliard, age 72, passed away on Friday, March 30, 2018 at VA Medical Center. A native of Walton County, Georgia, he was the son of the late John King and Susie Bell Almand. In addition to his mother he was preceded in death by his daughter, Jennifer Norton. Michael was a member of Hill...
William Shelton
Mar 30, 2018
Asheville, William Thomas "Will" Shelton, age 67, passed away on Friday, March 30, 2018 at his residence. A native of Detroit, Michigan he was the son of the late Carson and Katherine Clark Shelton. He spent most of his life in Asheville, North Carolina, Tucson, Arizona and Scottsdale, Arizona. In addition to his parents he was preceded...
Forrest Clanton
Mar 29, 2018
Survived by his wife, Marie, his mother Sylvia Clanton, his father Don Clanton, and sister, Donna C. James along with 3 step-sons, 11 grandchildren and 4 great grandchildren. Forrest was a retired graphic artist and advertiser. He served in the US Army, 101st Airborne and US Army Reserves. He was a dedicated Deacon in his church and regularly volunteered...
Lorraine Roberts
Mar 27, 2018
Lorraine Roberts, 91, of Asheville, went to be with the Lord on Tuesday, March 27, 2018. A native of Buncombe County, she was the daughter of the late Shannon and Ruth Head Hampton. She retired from BASF in Enka after 45 years and worked for Krispy Kreme for 8 years. Lorraine was a member of New Bridge Baptist Church,...
Robert Chafin, Jr
Mar 26, 2018
"Greatly Missed" Ashdown, Arkansas, Robert Miles Chafin, Jr., 74, passed away on Monday, March 26, 2018 after fighting a very courageous battle with cancer. A native of Haywood County, however he lived in Little River County in Ashdown for over 50 years. He was an avid golfer, loved watching sports and loved being around his family. Robert...
Ila Campbell
Mar 25, 2018
Sylva - Ila Sutton Campbell, 85, formerly of Canton, passed away on Sunday, March 25, 2018 at Hermitage Assisted Living. A native of Cocke County, Tennessee, she was a daughter of the late Elbert and Eva Barnes Sutton. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Edgar Campbell, who died in 1995;...
Nathan Isachsen
Mar 24, 2018
Nathan Isachsen, 30, of Candler, passed away on Saturday, March 24, 2018. He was born in Asheville and was a graduate of Enka High School. He was a free spirit that loved the outdoors. He is survived by his father, Russ Isachsen; mother, Diane and step-father, Bob Maute; siblings, Duane Isachsen; Kristina Hoffman and Laura and husband, Colby Pike;...
Andy Anderson
Mar 23, 2018
Waynesville, On Friday, March 23, 2018, our community lost a man of great honor, Winton Holmes "Andy" Anderson. Andy passed away peacefully at The Homestead (Haywood Hospice) at the age of 97. Andy was born in Clay County, the son of the late Edgar Lee and Adeline Winchester Anderson. In addition to his parents, he was preceded...
Flora Gammon
Mar 22, 2018
"Scottish Historian" Waynesville, Flora MacDonald Gammon, 71, passed away on Thursday, March 22, 2018 at her home. Flora was born in Fayetteville, North Carolina, May 17, 1946. She was the daughter of the late Reverend and Mrs. Richard R. Gammon, in addition to her parents she was preceded in death by her husband, John A. Dall. She...
Betty Little
Mar 21, 2018
Canton - Betty Ruth Morrow Little, age 85, passed away on March 21, 2018 at Smoky Mountain Health and Rehabilitation Center. A native of Haywood County, she was the daughter of the late Clarence Morrow, Sr. and Elsie McCracken Morrow. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her infant twin sisters; two sisters,...
Lawrence Brown
Mar 21, 2018
Lawrence James Brown, 79, of Candler, wnt to be with the Lord on Wednesday, March 21, 2018. A native of Madison County, he was the son of the late Troy and Essie Price Brown. He was a longtime resident of Buncombe County and a retired truck driver. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his...
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,...
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