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.

Patricia Carreño

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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...

Rachel Mckay

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

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

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

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

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

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...

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