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.
Benjamin James
Feb 8, 2018
"Loving Husband, Father, Grandfather" Clyde, Benjamin "Karlisle" James, 94, passed away on Thursday, February 8, 2018 at Haywood Regional Medical Center. Karlisle was a native and life-long resident of Haywood County and was the son of the late Benjamin and Monnie Ann McCracken James. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife,...
Wallace Jones
Feb 7, 2018
"Loving Father and Grandfather" Waynesville, Wallace James Jones, age 88, passed away on Wednesday, February 7, 2018 at Haywood Regional Medical Center. Born in Haywood County, he was the son of the late Willie Blaine and Lesa Whitmire Jones. In addition his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife, Estella June Scates Jones, who died...
Albert Rhodes
Feb 6, 2018
"1920 ~ 2018" Clyde - Albert Henry Rhodes, age 97, passed away on Tuesday, February 6, 2018 at the VA Medical Center in Asheville. A native of Haywood County, he was the son of the late Frances Nelson Downs and was also preceded in death by a son, Roger Henry Rhodes. He was a retired United States...
Gail Green
Feb 5, 2018
"1938 ~ 2018" Canton - Gail Ann Green, 79, passed away on Monday, February 5, 2018 at John F. Keever Solace Center in Asheville. A native and lifelong resident of Haywood County, she was a daughter of the late Dewey Silas and Myrtle McMahan Green. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by two...
Margaret Brockmiller
Feb 5, 2018
"Beloved Teacher" Waynesville, Margaret "Margie" Brockmiller, 74, passed away February. 5, 2018 in Maggie Valley, North Carolina from a rare form of cancer. Margie received degrees from the University of Tennessee and Florida Atlantic University. An educator for 35 years, she retired in 1998 as Principal of Lincoln Elementary in Palm Beach County, Florida. Her aspiration was...
William Penley
Feb 4, 2018
William "Carroll" Penley, 88, of Asheville passed away on Sunday, February 4, 2018 after a long struggle with dementia. He was the son of the late Eugene and Ruby Brigman Penley. After graduating from Weaverville High School, he attended Asheville Biltmore College. During the Korean War he served in the US Army and went on to retire from the...
Paul Leatherwood
Feb 3, 2018
"Avid Fisherman" Waynesville, Paul Elmer Leatherwood, age 94, passed away peacefully on Saturday, February 3, 2018 with his family by his side at Haywood Regional Medical Center. Paul was born in Del Rio, Tennessee to the late Clarance and Della Ramsey Leatherwood. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by two brothers, Ted and...
Barbara Wise
Feb 2, 2018
"Loving Wife, Mother and Grandmother"" Candler - Barbara Sue Pressley Wise, age 79, passed away on Friday, February 2, 2018 at CarePartners Solace Center in Asheville. Barbara was the daughter of the late Marvin and Virginia Kinsland Pressley. Barbara was a retired cosmetologist and was of Methodist faith. She is survived by her husband of 57 years,...
Pastor Reynolds
Feb 2, 2018
Pastor Ted Reynolds "Loving Husband, Father and Grandfather" Canton - Pastor Ted Rondell Reynolds, age 74, passed away on Friday, February 2, 2018 at CarePartners Solace Center in Asheville. A native of Haywood County, he was the son of the late Jess James Reynolds and Ella Mae Summey Reynolds. Pastor Ted was a member of Pisgah Freewill...
Barbara Kimble
Feb 2, 2018
"Angel of God" Waynesville, Barbara Batchelor Kimble, age 87, passed away on Friday, February 2, 2018 at The Homestead. Barbara was a native of Hughes, Arkansas, she had lived in Haywood County since 1979, moving from Orlando, Florida. She was the daughter of the late James Floyd and Sarah Ruth Austin Batchelor. Barbara attended Georgia Business Institute....
William Mccracken
Feb 1, 2018
"1921 - 2018" Waynesville, William Robert McCracken, 96, passed peacefully on Thursday, February 1, 2018 at Autumn Care of Waynesville. A native and resident of Haywood County, he was the son of the late William Crawford and Mollie Ferguson McCracken of Waynesville. He was also preceded in death by his wife, Stella Sumner McCracken, who died in...
Dortha Smith
Feb 1, 2018
Waynesville, Dortha Justice Smith, age 89, passed away on Thursday, February 1, 2018 at Smoky Mountain Health and Rehabilitation Center. A native of Madison County, she had lived in Haywood County since 1956. She was the daughter of the late Charlie Breckenridge and Mary Leona Webb Justice. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death...
Billy Lewis
Jan 31, 2018
Mr.Billy "Bill" J. Lewis, age 88, of Pisgah Highway, Candler, NC passed away peacefully January 31, 2018. Bill was born in Bryson City, NC on August 20, 1929; the son of late Banner Lewis and Essie Carson Lewis Herron. Bill served in the US Army as a dedicated Master Sargent (retired) for 22 years. He completed 3 Tours of...
Georgie Mulvaney
Jan 30, 2018
"1924 ~ 2018" Canton - Georgie Worley Mulvaney, 93, passed away on Tuesday, January 30, 2018 at Silver Bluff Nursing Home. A native of Haywood County, she was a daughter of the late Andy Marvin and Lula Rhea Worley. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by a sister, Cora Mae Phillips and her...
Jeffrey Plemmons
Jan 30, 2018
Jeffery Scott Plemmons went to be with his Lord and Savior Tuesday Night, January 30, 2018 at his home. Jeffery was born August 26 1961 in Asheville, NC. He was retired from Ingles Warehouse. Jeff was loved by everyone that knew him. He is survived by his wife Cynthia Fryar Plemmons of the home; parents, Morris and Judy Griffin...
Brett Griffin
Jan 29, 2018
Brett Roger Griffin, 30, of Leicester, passed away suddenly on Monday, January 29, 2018. He was born in Raleigh to Chad Roger Griffin and Caroline Denise Bishop. Brett was a great guy that loved his family, playing video games with his son, and working out. He was preceded in death by his half-brother, Chris Barnes; uncles, Terry Griffin and...
Frederick Goddard
Jan 28, 2018
Frederick Owen Goddard, 79, passed away on Sunday, January 28, 2018, at a hospital near his home in Waynesville, North Carolina. The cause was complications from influenza. After being raised in a rural, West Virginia town, Dr. Goddard rose to attain the rank of captain in the army, graduate with a PhD from Duke University, and taught...
Alma Holcombe
Jan 25, 2018
"1928 ~ 2018" Clyde - Alma Hamlett Holcombe, 89, formerly of Canton, passed away on Thursday, January 25, 2018 at Haywood Regional Medical Center. A native of Haywood County, she was a daughter of the late Henry and Fannie Crawford Hamlett. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Elmer Holcombe. Alma...
Donnie Plemmons
Jan 25, 2018
"Loving Wife, Mother and Grandmother" Waynesville, Donnie "Donna" Lucille Williams Plemmons, 82, went to be with the Lord on Thursday, January 25, 2018 at her residence. Donnie was born in Burke County, the daughter of the late Jessie and Eva Herron Williams. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her sons, Randy Eugene...
Troy Mathis
Jan 24, 2018
"Loving Husband, Father, Grandfather" Clyde, Troy Mathis, age 89, passed away on Wednesday, January 24, 2018 at The Homestead. Troy was born in Madison County but had lived most of his life in the Fines Creek Community of Haywood County. Troy was the son of the late Daniel and Daisy Edmundson Mathis, and he was also preceded...
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